In a move to enhance user experience and attract more paying customers, Tencent Video has introduced several key changes to its membership perks. One of the most notable updates is the addition of exclusive early access to premium content for VIP members. Subscribers can now enjoy early screening of popular TV dramas, variety shows, and movies before they are made available to non-members. This strategy not only rewards loyal users but also incentivizes new members to upgrade their accounts for a chance to be among the first to watch highly anticipated shows.None
As he concluded the interview, Lin emphasized that success in the Hawkeye Challenge, as in life, is not just about individual talent and skill, but also about the ability to work together as a team. "When you have the support of your teammates and believe in yourself, there is nothing you can't achieve," he said.
As the football world reflects on Arsenal's missed signings, one thing is certain: in the cutthroat world of football, every decision matters, and one small loss can lead to a big miss that reverberates throughout a season. Arteta and Arsenal will be hoping to learn from this experience and bounce back stronger in the challenges that lie ahead.The tragic death of a female singer, who reportedly became paralyzed after receiving three consecutive massages and passed away a month later, serves as a solemn warning about the potential risks of frequent massages. The news of her untimely demise has shocked the entertainment industry and raised concerns about the importance of understanding the limits and potential dangers of massage therapy.
The Detroit Lions handled their business on the road again with a 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts. It was one of the best defensive game we've seen this year for the most part. We've got 0 winners and 0 losers. Let's get into it. Winners Alim McNeill This game was clinic by McNeill. He didn't get any sacks, but he brought it with the pressures and disrupted Anthony Richardson's throws all day. It was a solid interior game for him. f Richardson isn't mobile, McNeill walks out with a sack for sure. Za'Darius Smith This game showed exactly what Smith can do for this team. He had five pressures, four hurries and a hit. That hit was the big one becasue the Colts had designed a nice offense on the first drive of the game and they had a man in the end zone for a touchdown. Smith hit Richardson as he threw it and caused the ball to sail out of the end zone. He's an impact player for sure. Tim Patrick One of the big things that the Lions needed to do this offseason was replace Josh Reynolds ability to get catches for first downs. Patrick has done that for sure. This season he has 19 catches and 11 of those went for first downs. Three of them came in this game. He is just a really solid pickup by the Lions. Jahmyr Gibbs We really got to see some hard running from Gibbs in this one. We're used to the flashiness, but seeing him work in tight spaces and lower the shoulder really showed a lot. The Colts did a pretty good job of stopping the run in this game, but Gibbs still got through with 90 yards and a touchdown. Jared Goff The Colts did everything they could to get pressure on Goff and move him off his spot. They succeeded. This was not a solid day for the Lions offensive line. They gave up 18 pressures in total. Still, Goff managed to get some tough throws off and keep his composure. He completed 72.2% of his passes in this game. Losers Kindle Vildor I know there's some Lions fans that are super happy to celebrate this downfall because in September in suggested he split reps with Arnold for two games while Arnold worked on his penalty problem after eight of them in three games. Vildor was really bad in this game. There's no way around it. He's shown to be a good special teams player and good rotational guy. Starting might be a problem though. He gave up three catches for 61 yards in the first half. He did clean things up in the second half and didn't allow any catches, but he needs to work on his technique and try to keep up out there. The Lions also need to hope they can get Arnold and Davis back for Thursday because they need them badly. Sam LaPorta A rough one for LaPorta. He had a bad drop early on and then was out of place on some other stuff. Plus he struggled with blocking both the pass and the run. We know he's good, but you have to wonder when he snaps out of the sophomore slump. Frank Ragnow Ragnow has had an All-Pro season if you ask me, but this is a little blip on his radar. He allowed three pressures and two quarterback hits in this game. The Colts really wanted to attack the interior and they concentrated a lot of effort on Ragnow. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
According to reports, the investigation into Liu Yusheng's alleged violations of discipline and law is part of a broader campaign to crack down on corruption and malpractice in the medical field. While the specific details of the accusations have not been disclosed to the public, it is believed that they are related to issues such as abuse of power, embezzlement of funds, and other forms of unethical conduct.One of the biggest challenges for the former host-turned-actor is the need to shed their familiar television persona and immerse themselves fully into the world of acting. The transition from being a polished presenter to a believable character requires a different set of skills, including the ability to internalize emotions, convey authenticity, and connect with audiences in a more intimate manner. It is a process of unlearning old habits and embracing a new approach to performance that can be both daunting and exhilarating.
Arkansas visits skidding Miami in battle of veteran coachesIn conclusion, while the negotiations may be complex and challenging, Barcelona remains optimistic about reaching a favorable agreement with Frenkie de Jong. The club values the midfielder's talent and sees him as a crucial player for the team's present and future success. As they work towards securing de Jong's extension, Barcelona will aim to demonstrate their commitment to building a competitive and formidable squad capable of achieving their goals on the domestic and international stage.
With the election mercifully behind us, Americans should expect those we’ve elected to get to the less-pleasant task of governing responsibly. While hot-button issues such as immigration, inflation and foreign affairs will garner most headlines, a more pressing concern is too often overlooked: America’s staggering national debt. Growing faster than the economy and projected to reach a record share of gross domestic product (GDP) within three years, our debt is a national crisis. If we continue down the current unsustainable path, we are flirting with catastrophe that would dwarf the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Our next Congress and President must confront this challenge before it is too late. The current debt held by the public stands at $28 trillion or 98% of GDP. In three years, that debt will exceed the record of 106% of GDP reach just after World War 2. However, the WW2 debt was incurred for a specific, important purpose: to preserve freedom and democracy. Within a decade, it was sliced in half. Today’s debt is mostly the result of irresponsible budgeting by both parties, years of passing deficit-ridden budgets because our leaders are unwilling to even modestly slow federal spending. This fiscal negligence and generational theft is the tip of the iceberg. In just a decade, debt held by the public is projected to reach $52 trillion or 122% of GDP. Failing to act will trap future generations in a cycle of high debt and diminished economic opportunity. This moral failure lets us live high on the hog today while passing the buck our children and grandchildren who have no voice in today’s decisions. National debt always seems like a number so enormous it’s hard to comprehend, but it directly affects us in profound ways. As the debt grows, so do interest payments. In 2024, interest payments on our nation’s debt will exceed spending on Medicare, defense, and all programs earmarked for children. That’s the price we pay today for irresponsible spending of the past. However, each year’s deficit adds to the debt and to the cost of financing it. Excessive borrowing by government drives up interest rates and makes borrowing more expensive for businesses seeking to grow or families striving to buy a home. This makes everyday goods more expensive and raises borrowing costs for consumer loans. High debt leads to slower economic growth, higher inflation rates and fewer opportunities for businesses and workers to prosper. Soaring national debt also threatens our national security. The higher our debt, the less financial flexibility we have to respond to emergencies. Whether facing a pandemic, natural disaster or security crisis, a nation severely in debt lacks resources to react swiftly and decisively. Excessive debt also opens the door to potential financial entanglement with foreign leaders who may not share our priorities or interests. Our adversaries shrewdly search for ways to pressure us to compromise American values and sovereignty. Maintaining a strong national defense, stable economy and reliable public safety is essential to our security. A balanced, responsible fiscal approach with broad public acceptance is essential. Reining in the national debt is not about austerity or simply cutting programs. It is about creating a balanced approach that secures our future. Social Security and Medicare, which together form a substantial portion of the federal budget, are on track to face insolvency within 12 years. Responsible reforms would protect these programs for future generations. Both political parties must find common ground and commit to a long-term strategy that includes prudent spending cuts and targeted investments to strengthen the economy. Solving our debt crisis will require tough choices and a willingness to look beyond the next election cycle to do what’s right for our country. The next Congress and President-elect Trump must take meaningful steps to address our national debt. Republicans have an opportunity to seek out those Democrats who also realize the danger of habitually kicking the problem past the next election – a practice that must end. Coloradans can lead in finding solutions. In the House, six of Colorado’s eight returning or incoming Representatives are parents of young children upon whom Congress has piled trillions in debt. That should motivate them to seek common ground on this growing threat to our future. Curtailing the debt is like planting a tree. The best time to do it was ten years ago. The next-best time is now. Mark Hillman served as Senate Majority Leader and State Treasurer.
Moreover, the zone has actively embraced the digital revolution, harnessing the power of big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. By leveraging these technological advancements, businesses in Nanjing Development Zone are able to offer personalized services, optimize supply chain management, and ensure secure transactions, thereby staying ahead of the competition in the dynamic world of cross-border e-commerce.The original storyline of The Elegy of Yanyun followed a generic hero's journey, with the player character tasked with defeating an evil warlord and saving the kingdom of Yanyun. While this traditional narrative structure is tried and tested, it lacked the nuance and complexity needed to truly engage players and make them feel invested in the game world. To address this issue, the developers decided to introduce a series of interconnected story arcs that would delve deeper into the culture, history, and politics of Yanyun.By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CATHY BUSSEWITZ NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world’s biggest retailer followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump’s incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser 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 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 November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI,” Glasgow said. “The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America’s top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart’s announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart’s need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer’s ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart.” Walmart’s announcement came after the company spoke directly with conservative political commentator and activist Robby Starbuck, who has been going after corporate DEI policies, calling out individual companies on the social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are pulling back their initiatives, including 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.
By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CATHY BUSSEWITZ NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world’s biggest retailer followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump’s incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser 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 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 November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI,” Glasgow said. “The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America’s top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart’s announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart’s need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer’s ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart.” Related Articles National News | Man found guilty of holding down teen while he was raped at a youth center in 1998 National News | What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024 National News | New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants National News | Today in History: November 26, Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 begin National News | Walmart becomes latest – and biggest – company to roll back its DEI policies 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.Defenders:
NoneHyderabad: A 12-year-old student died of an electric shock during a wedding at a marriage hall in King Koti, Narayanguda. The victim has been identified as Kalimatha Deepa. According to reports, while playing with relatives she reportedly touched a water cooler and suffered an electric shock. Upon noticing the victim unconscious, she was rushed to a private hospital where the child was declared dead on arrival. Police suspect the incident occurred due to an uninsulated cable on the water cooler. A case has been registered, and further investigation is ongoing. On October 25, a 23-year-old man died after he was electrocuted in his sleep when he came in contact with a live wire that he had kept near his bed to charge his mobile phone at Sadasivanagar of Kamareddy district. According to reports, the victim had extended a live wire near his bed to charge his mobile phone before going to sleep. During the night, he came into contact with the wire and suffered a severe electric shock. He was initially taken to a private hospital and later transferred to a government facility, where he passed away during treatment. With the rising number of electrocution incidents leading to more fatalities, here are some precautions you can take to avoid such incidents.In a move that has sent shockwaves through the transportation industry, the German Railway Freight Company (GRFC) has announced plans to lay off 5000 employees as part of a comprehensive restructuring and expansion strategy. The decision comes in the wake of declining profits and increased competition in the freight transportation sector, forcing GRFC to make difficult choices in order to remain competitive and viable in the long term.
