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In the realm of gaming technology, NVIDIA has consistently remained at the forefront, pushing boundaries with innovations like the RTX series, AI-driven enhancements, and more. Today, a new game-changer is on the horizon: “エヌビディア チャート,” or “NVIDIA Chart,” poised to transform the gaming landscape. This technology represents a sophisticated new level of artificial intelligence and machine learning integration focused on enhancing real-time gameplay analytics. The “NVIDIA Chart” is not just another graphical improvement. It is a comprehensive analytics tool that seeks to dynamically optimize gaming experiences by interpreting in-game performance and player habits through AI. By studying individual gaming sessions, NVIDIA Chart can tailor game settings on-the-fly, reducing latency and improving frame rates instantaneously. This personalized approach and capability to learn promise to elevate gaming efficiency far beyond current generation presets. Furthermore, NVIDIA Chart holds vast potential in esports and competitive gaming . It could provide players with intricate insights into their play styles, offering suggestions derived from deep data analysis and possibly creating training regimens that improve performance at unprecedented rates. As gaming continues to evolve, the introduction of such dynamic tools represents an enticing leap towards a more customized and seamless player experience. As anticipation builds for NVIDIA’s next unveiling during upcoming tech exhibitions, “エヌビディア チャート” stands as a symbol of future possibilities. This tech advancement could indeed revolutionize how players engage with their virtual worlds, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of gaming technology. The Next Leap: How “NVIDIA Chart” Could Revolutionize Gaming Insights In an era where technology continually reshapes the gaming landscape, NVIDIA’s latest innovation, “エヌビディア チャート” or “NVIDIA Chart,” stands poised to make a transformative impact. This sophisticated tool emphasizes real-time gameplay analytics, integrating advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to elevate gaming experiences to new heights. Beyond offering mere graphical enhancements, NVIDIA Chart promises an unprecedented level of gaming optimization and personalized performance analysis. Features and Innovations NVIDIA Chart introduces a novel approach to gaming analytics. By assessing in-game performance and player habits, it offers dynamic optimization of game settings, which results in the instantaneous reduction of latency and enhancement of frame rates. These improvements aren’t static; they adapt and learn from individual gaming sessions, creating a uniquely tailored gaming environment with each play. AI-Driven Personalization : The system employs artificial intelligence to predict and adjust game settings, aiming to match the unique needs and behaviors of each player. This level of personalization guarantees no two gaming experiences are exactly alike. Real-Time Feedback : Players receive immediate insights into their gameplay, which can be crucial for making on-the-fly adjustments during critical moments in a game, especially in competitive scenarios like esports. Use Cases in Esports The implications of NVIDIA Chart in esports are particularly noteworthy. Competitive gaming requires precision and strategy, and this tool could deliver in-depth analysis of play styles, providing players with data-backed strategies for improvement. With NVIDIA Chart, coaches and players can develop highly tailored training regimens based on comprehensive performance data, potentially setting new benchmarks in skill development across the industry. Pros and Cons Pros : – Enhanced Performance : Real-time adjustments for improved graphics and reduced lag. – Personalization : Customized settings that adapt to individual player styles. – Competitive Edge : Detailed insights that could help players enhance their competitive performance. Cons : – Complexity : The sophistication of the technology might be overwhelming for casual gamers. – Hardware Dependencies : Optimal use of NVIDIA Chart may require high-end hardware, potentially excluding those with limited resources. Predictions and Future Trends As NVIDIA prepares for its much-anticipated imminent tech showcases, industry observers are keenly awaiting further developments regarding the capabilities and integration of NVIDIA Chart. This system represents a significant leap towards fully personalized gaming ecosystems. Future trends may see more gaming companies adopting similar technologies, leading to a marketplace increasingly driven by AI and machine learning. Market Impact and Analysis Positioned at the intersection of gaming innovation and AI technology, NVIDIA Chart could redefine market expectations. Early adopters in the gaming industry might gain significant competitive advantages, pushing rivals to develop comparable solutions rapidly. As a part of NVIDIA’s ongoing commitment to advancing gaming hardware and software synergies, NVIDIA is set to maintain its lead in the gaming tech sector. In conclusion, NVIDIA Chart is not simply an enhancement tool; it represents a holistic approach to redefining the gaming experience. With its focus on personalization and real-time analytics, this technology could significantly alter how players engage with their favorite games, offering both seasoned gamers and newcomers a fresh, dynamic way to enjoy their virtual adventures.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter , just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn't all that surprising. Not to those who had witnessed the president’s shared anguish over his two sons after the boys survived a car crash that killed Biden's first wife and a daughter more than a half-century ago. Or to those who heard the president regularly lament the death of his older son, Beau , from cancer or voice concerns — largely in private — about Hunter’s sobriety and health after years of deep addiction. People are also reading... But by choosing to put his family first, the 82-year-old president — who had pledged to restore a fractured public’s trust in the nation’s institutions and respect for the rule of law — has raised new questions about his already teetering legacy. “This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” Colorado's Democratic Gov. Jared Polis wrote in a post on X. He added that while he could sympathize with Hunter Biden’s struggles, “no one is above the law, not a President and not a President’s son.” Biden aides and allies had been resigned to the prospect of the president using his extraordinary power in the waning days of his presidency to ensure his son wouldn't see time behind bars, especially after Donald Trump ’s win. The president's supporters have long viewed Biden's commitment to his family as an asset overall, even if Hunter's personal conduct and tangled business dealings were seen as a persistent liability. But the pardon comes as Biden has become increasingly isolated since the loss to Trump by Vice President Kamala Harris , who jumped in to the race after the president’s catastrophic debate against Trump in June forced his exit from the election. He is still struggling to resolve thorny foreign policy issues in the Middle East and Europe. And he must reckon with his decision to seek reelection despite his advanced age, which helped return the Oval Office to Trump, a man he had warned time and again was a threat to democratic norms. Trump has gleefully planned to undo Biden’s signature achievements on climate change and reverse the Democrat's efforts to reinvigorate the country’s alliances, all while standing poised to take credit for a strengthening economy and billions in infrastructure investments that are in the pipeline for the coming years. And now, Biden has handed the Republican a pretext to carry through with sweeping plans to upend the Department of Justice as the Republican vows to seek retribution against supposed adversaries. “This pardon is just deflating for those of us who’ve been out there for a few years yelling about what a threat Trump is,” Republican Joe Walsh, a vocal Trump critic, said on MSNBC. “‘Nobody’s above the law,’ we’ve been screaming. Well, Joe Biden just made clear his son Hunter is above the law.” Jean-Pierre said Monday from Air Force One that the president wrestled with the decision but ultimately felt his son’s case had been tainted by politics, though she tried to thread the needle — insisting he had faith in the Justice Department. “He believes in the justice system, but he also believes that politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice,” she said. But Trump has already made very clear his intent to disrupt federal law enforcement with his initial nomination of outspoken critics like former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general and Kash Patel to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray , who nominally still has more than two years left in his term. (Gaetz ended up quickly withdrawing his name amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.) Reacting to the pardon, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement: “That system of justice must be fixed and due process must be restored for all Americans, which is exactly what President Trump will do as he returns to the White House with an overwhelming mandate from the American people." In a social media post, the president-elect himself called the pardon “such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice.” “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?” Trump asked. He was referring to those convicted in the violent Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol by his supporters aiming to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Biden and his spokespeople had repeatedly and flatly ruled out the president granting his son a pardon. In June, Biden told reporters as his son faced trial in the Delaware gun case, “I abide by the jury decision. I will do that and I will not pardon him.” In July, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters: “It's still a no. It will be a no. It is a no. And I don’t have anything else to add. Will he pardon his son? No." In November, days after Trump's victory, Jean-Pierre reiterated that message: “Our answer stands, which is no." Neither Biden nor the White House explained the shift in the president's thinking, and it was his broken promise as much as his act of clemency that was a lightning rod. He is hardly the first president to pardon a family member or friend entangled in political dealings. Bill Clinton pardoned his brother Roger for drug charges after he had served his sentence roughly a decade earlier. In his final weeks in office, Trump pardoned Charles Kushner , the father of his son-in law, Jared Kushner, as well as multiple allies convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Yet Biden held himself up as placing his respect for the American judicial system and rule of law over his own personal concerns — trying to draw a deliberate contrast with Trump, who tested the bounds of his authority like few predecessors. Inside the White House, the timing of the pardon was surprising to some who believed Biden would put it off as long as possible, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter. It came just after Biden spent extended time over the past week with Hunter and other family members on Nantucket in Massachusetts, a family tradition for Thanksgiving. “I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice – and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further,” Biden said in a statement announcing the pardon. Some in the administration have privately expressed anguish that the substance of Biden’s statement, including his claim of an unfair politically-tinged prosecution of his son resembled complaints Trump — who faced now-abandoned indictments over his role in trying to subvert the 2020 election — has been making for years about the Justice Department. Biden said the charges in his son's cases "came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election.” Many legal experts agreed that the charges against the younger Biden were somewhat unusual, but the facts of the offenses were hardly in dispute, as Hunter wrote about his gun purchase while addicted to illegal drugs in his memoir and ultimately pleaded guilty to the tax charges. The pardon too was unusual, coming before Hunter Biden was even sentenced and covering not just the gun and tax offenses against his son, but also anything else he might have done going back to the start of 2014. It's a move that could limit the ability of the Trump Justice Department to investigate the younger Biden's unsavory foreign business dealings, or to find new ground on which to bring criminal charges related to that time period. Biden, in his statement, asked for consideration: “I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision." Associated Press Writer Aamer Madhani in Washington and Will Weissert aboard Air Force One contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. Gaetz’s withdrawal is a blow to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration and the first sign that Trump could face resistance from members of his own party. Trump said in a social media post that Gaetz “did not want to be a distraction for the Administration.” Gaetz said “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition team. He added, “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.” Warrants put Israeli PM and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity Arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas leader put them in a small group of leaders to be accused of crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court in the Hague issued the warrants Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas leader Israel claims it killed. The court says Hamas committed murder, rape and torture in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the Israel-Hamas war. The court also says Israel used starvation as a method of warfare and committed murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct WASHINGTON (AP) — Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations. He's not the only member of Trump’s chosen staff and Cabinet accused of some form of misconduct. Others include: Elon Musk, his choice to help lead a new outside panel seeking to boost government efficiency, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth and Linda McMahon, his choice to lead the Department of Education. They all deny the claims. Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations. It's possible that their efforts will lead to a constitutional clash. This week, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would encourage the Republican president-elect to refuse to spend money allocated by Congress, which would conflict with a 1974 law that's intended to prevent presidents from blocking funds. If Trump takes such a step, it would quickly become one of the most closely watched legal battles of his second administration. Musk and Ramaswamy also aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce. Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000. The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. The Israeli military says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250. Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Most of the rest were released during a cease-fire last year. Putin touts Russia's new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO. Hours after Thursday’s strike touched off a debate over whether the Ukrainian plant was hit by an intercontinental ballistic missile, President Vladimir Putin cleared up the mystery in a rare and surprise appearance on Russian television. He described it as a new, intermediate-range ballistic missile that raced to its target at 10 times the speed of sound and couldn't be stopped by modern anti-missile systems. One Western expert said it was the first time that such a missile was used in the war — and perhaps in any conflict. What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people and unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California. The storm was dumping heavy snow and record amounts of rain in the region on Thursday. The National Weather Service extended a flood watch into Saturday for areas north of San Francisco. The storm system roared ashore Tuesday and it’s expected to bring moderate to heavy rain through Saturday, increasing the risk of flash flooding and rockslides in some areas. Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on charges of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections. The findings are to be delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which will refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put the former president on trial or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then. Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police. The state’s highest court ruled Thursday on Smollett’s argument that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after the local state’s attorney initially dropped charges. The 5-0 decision did not address Smollett's claims of innocence. The Black, gay actor claimed two men assaulted him, spouted slurs and tossed a noose around his neck. Smollett was on the television drama “Empire,” which filmed in Chicago. Testimony at his trial indicated Smollett paid $3,500 to two men to carry out the attack. US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water NEW YORK (AP) — Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water. Communities in Florida, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and elsewhere have debated the idea in recent months. And several have decided to stop adding it to drinking water. In August, a federal agency for the first time reported that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids. And in September, a federal judge ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate it in drinking water. The decision to add fluoride to drinking water rests with state and local officials, but advisers to Donald Trump have suggested he would push to remove it.ASPI Stock News: Shareholder Rights Law Firm Robbins LLP Urges ASP Isotopes Inc. Stockholders ...RRB Technician Exam 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the schedule for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 posts. A total of 14,298 vacancies are to be filled through this recruitment drive. The CBT will be held from December 19 to December 29, 2024, across multiple exam centers in India. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, and city intimation slips will be released starting December 10, 2024. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates on the schedule and admit card release. Exam Schedule and Admit Card Details Candidates will be able to download their admit cards four days before their respective exam date, with admit cards available from December 15, 2024. The recruitment process involves a Computer-Based Test, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Technician Grade 1 Signal - 1,092 vacancies Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation) BSc in any combination of Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation BE/BTech/3-year Engineering Polytechnic Diploma in the above-mentioned streams. Technician Grade 3 (Open Line) - 8,052 vacancies Technician Grade 3 (Workshop & PUs) - 5,154 vacancies For full details, including the official notification and application process, visit the official RRB website or refer to the RRB Technician Notification PDF.SAN DIEGO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVN) securities, including call options, between June 4, 2024 and August 8, 2024. Five9 provides software for a cloud-based contact center. 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 Five9, Inc. (FIVN) Misled Investors Regarding its Sales Execution and Efficiency Issues According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (i) Five9’s net new business was not “strong irrespective of the macro” and was, in fact, hampered by macroeconomic issues such as constrained and scrutinized customer budgets; (ii) Five9 was in the midst of a challenging bookings quarter due, in part, to sales execution and efficiency issues, and the Company was not “seeing very strong bookings momentum”; and (iii) Defendants did not have “enough information in terms of [their] existing customers that are going live” such that the statements that Five9 would see a positive inflection in its dollar-based retention rate lacked a reasonable basis. Plaintiff alleges that on August 8, 2024, Five9 released its second quarter 2024 financial results in which the Company reduced its annual revenue guidance due to “recent bookings trends and the uncertain economic conditions.” During the earnings call held that same day, the Company revealed it “had a challenging bookings quarter” due to “constrained and scrutinized” customer budgets and sales execution issues. Defendants announced remedial changes to address Five9’s sales execution and efficiency issues. It was further revealed that “Q2 new logo bookings came in softer than expected” and that the Company was “no longer assuming” a dollar-based retention rate inflection in the second half of the year because of a “more muted seasonality in our service bookings[.]” On this news, Five9’s common stock price dropped over 26%, from $42.47 per share on August 8, 2024 to $31.22 per share on August 9, 2024. What Now: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Five9, Inc. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by February 3, 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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US urges push for Syria de-escalationRIYADH : Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, stated that the country has made significant progress in human rights while aiming to attract "more fans than ever" to the 48-team showpiece event. Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 World Cup, with FIFA set to vote on it next week amid concerns about the country's human rights record. Albalawi said that the strides in human rights, especially in labour laws, are part of Saudi Arabia's commitment to transforming its social and economic landscape under Vision 2030. "We have come a long way and there's still a long way to go. Our principle is to develop something that is right for us. Our journey started in 2016, not because of the World Cup bid," Albalawi told Reuters. "We've launched initiatives granting employees the freedom to move between employers. Documents of these employees are now uploaded into government systems, ensuring they have rights within their contracts. "Only a month and a half ago, the government announced a new government insurance policy... These are substantive examples, not because we're bidding for the World Cup, but because this is part of Vision 2030. This is part of who we are and what we are committed to. "Our aim and aspiration is to bring more teams and more fans into one place than ever before." Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) said last month that FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 tournament unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote. Albalawi said the World Cup will be held in a safe and family-friendly environment where visitors will enjoy both inside and outside the stadium regardless of the sale of alcohol, which was banned at the 2022 World Cup in neighbouring Qatar. "I think today what you see in Saudi Arabia is an environment that is family friendly, safe and secure – something that people can actually enjoy on and off the pitch," he said. "We've had over 100 global sporting events that already have taken place in Saudi Arabia. No alcohol was served in those tournaments. Yet, we had three million sports fans come in and enjoy those tournaments that have come and come again." Albalawi also pointed to the rapid development of Saudi women's football and its infrastructure as an example of the country's development and social changes. "Three years ago, there were zero girls playing football in school because the facilities weren't there," he said. "Today, the facilities are there and in two years after the facilities were built, we have over 80,000 girls playing football."
A LIFE-SAVING initiative is coming to an end after two years, meaning certain families will see their final cash distribution. The direct payment opportunity comes as part of a guaranteed basic income pilot program in one state. Qualifying residents in Mountain View, California , about 14 miles northwest of downtown San Jose, have been benefiting from Elevate MV. Elevate MV is run through the Community Services Agency in Mountain View, along with support from the YMCA and Community Financial Resources. It's also used as part of a research study from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Guaranteed Income Research. The program offers financial assistance to those with "extremely low income" for access to living necessities and more security, per its website. Read More on Direct Payments Funds are sent out in $500 monthly payments over two years, a total of $6,000, and are also unrestricted. That means eligible candidates can choose to use the money however it "best meets the basic needs of their family and is not tied to conditions," according to Elevate MV. The guaranteed income pilot decided to leave it unrestricted as a way to financially "empower" residents. At least 166 candidates were randomly selected in an unbiased lottery process to receive funds from Elevate MV after submitting applications. Most read in Money ELIGIBILITY Those applications must've met two crucial requirements: First, residents must have cited income per household below the 30% Area Median Income (AMI). They must've also been pregnant or a caregiver for at least one child under 18 when the application was filed. The first payments to the 166 Mountain View residents were sent out on December 15, 2022. A final payment was issued on November 15, but some participants may not have seen their last $500 as of yet. Elevate MV noted on its website that the "pilot program concludes December 2024." Guaranteed Income and Universal Basic Income programs have taken off in popularity recently. After the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan of 2021 sent stimulus money to local governments, dozens began testing guaranteed income (GI) systems. The specifics vary, but GI typically involves payouts to people with low incomes. Unlike traditional welfare, there are no job requirements, drug tests, or other strings attached. Some have pushed for a Universal Basic Income (UBI), which would go to everyone regardless of how much money they make at work. Alaska has used a similar system since the 1970s. Proponents say this alleviates poverty while incentivizing work, unlike classic welfare, which cuts benefits from people who begin earning "too much" money to qualify. Opponents argue such a system is too expensive to function on a large scale and suggest Americans should avoid becoming reliant on government money. With some cities heralding the success of GI programs, some Republican-led states have moved to ban them. States like Texas and Iowa, for example, have undermined major spending plans by pushing against GI . It's unclear if Elevate MV will conduct another application process to benefit other candidates for an additional two-year period. CALIFORNIAN CARE Californians should also remain aware of the Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) in Sacramento. FFESP will assist about 200 low-income households in select zip codes, with a mission of combating financial disparity among Alaska Native, American Indian, and Black families. It seeks to offer parents an opportunity to not only provide for themselves and their children while building solid financial footing but also take care of their mental health, per behealthysacramento.org . Payments worth $725 per month are sent out to the eligible households that apply for one year, a total of $8,700. Applications closed on October 13, but those who know they were approved to be part of FFESP can expect their first payment on December 15. Read More on The US Sun There's also a no-strings-attached 'artist' program in another state that will send out $500 monthly checks to qualifying applicants for five years. Some families were also able to get $1,000 monthly payments as part of a "music" program in Georgia.WASHINGTON , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) released new national and state-level data on the U.S. bioscience industry's economic performance, its impacts, and its geographic footprint. The report, " The U.S. Bioscience Economy: Driving Economic Growth and Opportunity in States and Regions ," analyzes the sector's economic impact via employment, overall output, wages/benefits, and tax revenue. Key takeaways from the report include: "America's bioscience sector is vital to addressing the world's most pressing challenges -- from pandemics and national security to preventative health and environmental sustainability. Industry leaders and researchers overcome tremendous obstacles every day to advance innovative solutions and help people lead healthier lives, and this report shows how the sector continues to enrich communities, create jobs, and grow economies across our great country," said John F. Crowley , BIO's President & CEO. "For two decades now, this report series has shown the growth and impact of the bioscience industry on the economy. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, it is clear that the biosciences remain a key sector of the growing innovation economy," said Pete Pellerito , BIO Senior Policy Adviser for Federal and State Economic Development and Technology Transfer Initiatives. "The bioscience industry's economic footprint extends to every U.S. state and region," said Ryan Helwig , Principal and Project Director with TEConomy Partners. "That means all parts of the country play a part in the industry's breakthroughs and advancements and benefit from its economic impact." The state-by-state industry assessment is the eleventh in a biennial series, developed in partnership by TEConomy Partners and BIO , and studies the state of the U.S. bioscience industry and its associated innovation ecosystem at the national, state, and metropolitan area levels. The report includes individual fact sheets for all 50 states, the District of Columbia , and Puerto Rico , which can be found alongside the full report and map at www.bio.org/jobs . About BIO BIO is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial, and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention , the world's largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. About Council of State Bioscience Associations The Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) is a coalition of independent state and territory based non-profit trade associations, each of which advocates for public policies that support responsible development and delivery of innovative life-sustaining and life-saving biotechnology solutions. Convened by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), CSBA's collective voice represents the true grassroots network of innovators, researchers, manufacturers and accelerators across the country. About TEConomy TEConomy Partners, LLC is a global leader in research, analysis and strategy for innovation-driven economic development. Today we're helping nations, states, regions, universities and industries blueprint their future and translate knowledge into prosperity. The principals of TEConomy Partners include the authors of the prior Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Development reports, published since 2004. For further information, please visit www.teconomypartners.com . CONTACT- Vicky Stinson | vstinson@bio.org View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-report-finds-bioscience-sector-generates-over-3-trillion-for-us-economy-302320044.html SOURCE Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
US approves New York plan to impose $9 Manhattan congestion fee starting Jan. 5
