bc game S. Korean President gets a reprieve for now as ruling party seeks to block impeachmentDUBLIN — The report has been added to offering. The global market for Head and Neck Cancer Therapeutics was estimated at US$2.6 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$4.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The growth in the head and neck cancer therapeutics market is driven by several factors, including the increasing prevalence of head and neck cancers globally, rising awareness about early detection, and advancements in cancer treatment modalities. Immunotherapy and targeted therapies are expanding treatment options for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers, contributing to market growth. The growing aging population, which is more susceptible to cancer, is also driving demand for advanced therapeutics. Additionally, increased investment in cancer research, government initiatives to improve access to cancer care, and collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and research institutions are accelerating the development of new and more effective treatments for head and neck cancer. The head and neck cancer therapeutics market has seen remarkable advancements with the development of targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and personalized medicine approaches. Head and neck cancers, including those affecting the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, are often linked to factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The complexity of these cancers requires a multi-modal treatment approach that includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and emerging biologic therapies. Immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors, is revolutionizing treatment by enabling the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, offering new hope for patients with advanced or recurrent cancers. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, with immunotherapy showing promising results in cases where traditional treatments fail. Types of head and neck cancers covered include squamous cell carcinoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and oropharyngeal cancer, among others. End-users include hospitals, oncology clinics, and specialized cancer treatment centers. The rise in early detection through advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans is improving patient outcomes and expanding the market for head and neck cancer therapies. Technological advancements in cancer research are driving innovation in head and neck cancer treatments. The introduction of precision medicine is allowing oncologists to tailor treatments based on the genetic profile of a patient’s tumor, leading to more effective therapies with fewer side effects. Immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab and nivolumab, is at the forefront of therapeutic innovation, offering improved survival rates for patients with advanced cancers. Additionally, advancements in radiation therapy, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), are enabling more precise targeting of tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. These innovations are transforming the therapeutic landscape for head and neck cancer, providing new avenues for treatment. For more information about this report visit ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world’s leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager For E.S.T. Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

The gift of Jesus is good news for the whole earth, a reason for people from every country and ethnicity to rejoice. The gift of Jesus is good news for everyone. No matter where on earth you call home, Jesus’ birth is God’s offer of love and peace to you, and it is not limited to a certain race of people. No one except the Jewish people has a monopoly on the reason for Christmas and the savior that was born. Think about it, Jesus is God’s gift to the entire world. In John 3:16, it reads “For God so loved the WORLD”...that includes everybody IN the WORLD. But isn’t it strange community, isn’t it a shame that God did not discriminate, is not prejudiced, and loves everybody, but we on earth are not this way? Even within the realm of Christianity, we don’t always take on the personality of our heavenly Father and our blessed savior, and we should. He doesn’t see Black or white. He doesn’t see denomination. He doesn’t see Democrat or Republican, and he doesn’t endorse either which is why all the world should celebrate his birth. Aren’t we glad that this baby was born without prejudice at all? Because if he was, then you and I might not be included in salvation’s plan. He was in the presence of sinners, publicans and prostitutes. He healed non-Jews like Samaritans and Gentiles, the poor and the lame and the blind and the deaf. When he fed over 5,000, he didn’t care about who was in the congregation. He just saw a need, and he met that need. Wouldn’t it be great if we who are made in his image would imitate him? Wouldn’t it be great if we were all colorblind? We celebrate him this Christmas holiday, as every Christian should. This is our holiday. Listen when I say Muslims celebrate the Quran. Buddhism believe in many gods or no god at all, but Christmas is the Christian holiday. John the disciple, in John chapter 3 talks about Nicodemus (who came to Jesus by night), and the all-important subject of being born again. If he wanted to see the kingdom of God; and that hasn’t changed; if any man wants to see the kingdom, he must be born again (John 3:3). He goes on to talk about the fact that as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the savior be lifted up. That whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. It is then that he tells us in John 3:16,“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” And WHOSOEVER includes every race, ethnic group; Jew or Gentile and Protestant. God loved the world so much, that he gave the world his ONLY son. The whole world has been bitten by sin, and “the wages of sin is death,” (Romans 6:23). God sent His Son to die, not only for Israel, but for a whole world. That includes you and me! If you are breathing this morning you are included. It doesn’t matter what side of town you were born in, what your last name is, educated or uneducated, rich or poor, you are included. That’s why he came on that first Christmas morning. This Christmas season causes us to see just how much he loved us. This morning, Christmas morning, we will give presents to each other as expressions of our love to one another; beautiful, decorated boxes with ribbons on them; but not one of us will give our only child to die for somebody, especially an enemy! But I have to ask a question this morning, where is Jesus in the holiday? I do not see him in this holiday season! Does anybody see him anywhere? I see Santa Claus. I see reindeer. I see candy canes and stockings hanging over the fireplace. I see eggnog and the mistletoe. I see “chestnut roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose.” I see snowmen and little elves. I see romantic movies and Christmas trees. I see Christmas decorations, and Christmas commercials, but where is Jesus? Where is “Joy to the world?” I don’t see him in department stores or in the restaurants. I don’t see him in television commercials or in television movies; and sad to say, I don’t see him in some churches! If he is the reason for the season, where is the savior? If it is the celebration of his birth, then the celebration should be about him! Friends, for every watch there is a watchmaker! Christmas is Christ and Christ is Christmas! Community, the “Nutcracker” is good; “Silver Bells, it’s Christmas time in the city” is alright, but that’s not Christmas. In a little town of Bethlehem, a young virgin gave birth to a baby boy. See it’s a Merry Christmas because “Mary had a little lamb” and his heart was white as snow and everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go! He left his throne in glory, in flesh came down to earth; oh celebrate the moment, when Mary gave him birth. He came into the world, to save sinners like you and me; to give peace into the heart of man, and set the captive free. Joy to the world is the message we should sing. Spread the message everywhere, the birthday of our king; oh we should love Christmas, that precious Christmas morn, for it was a blessed day of days, that day when Christ was born!” The Rev. George Ellis is the pastor of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church and can be reached at georgeellis1956@yahoo.com.

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WENDAKE, QC , Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Regarding Bill 32, An Act to establish the cultural safety approach within the health and social services network , the First Nations organizations and governments believe that the bill will not fully guarantee the cultural safety of First Nations users of the health and social services network, despite all the solutions provided to the government to adequately address this. It is with disappointment that the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan (CADM), Quebec Native Women (QNW), Joyce's Principle Office (JPO) and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) are noting once again the lack of real and concrete involvement of First Nations. Furthermore, it is deplorable that the government didn't choose to do things differently : prior, free and informed consent in the context of Bill 32 was not respected. Despite their good faith participation in the process, the measures taken by the government in this bill fall far short of the objectives, particularly due to the absence of the full integration of Joyce's Principle in the final wording of the bill. "The First Nations have the right to be consulted, and the current legislative processes have been lacking for too long. Safety is an inherent and intrinsic right. The Quebec government cannot legislate on us, without us. The need to immediately undertake an in-depth reflection with a view to agreeing on a First Nations-specific consultation process has become necessary and essential. I want to assure to the First Nations people that we will continue to do everything in our power to fully ensure the safety of all," said Ghislain Picard , Chief of the AFNQL. "The First Nations and Inuit are in the best position to define their health and social services needs. It is imperative that the Quebec government recognize, support and implement solutions developed by our governments, including those of primary importance defined in Joyce's Principle, to ensure safe care that respects our cultural identity," added Sipi Flamand , Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan. Marjolaine Étienne, President of Quebec Native Women, also reacted: "It is regrettable that First Nations women and girls are particularly affected by a bill that is not culturally safe enough. We have rights that governments are required to respect, including those related to health and culture, as stipulated in General Recommendation No. 39 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. A genuine co-construction process from the outset would have made it possible to integrate concrete recommendations into Bill 32." "We cannot work as equals or on a nation-to-nation basis in the current context. Certainly, our voices were heard following Joyce's death, but since then, we have not been able to agree on the actions required to achieve real security for Indigenous people. Without a real and respectful desire to do things differently, the government will never be able to truly move forward," said Jennifer Petiquay-Dufresne , Executive Director of the Joyce's Principle Office. "It is clear that the fundamental principle of co-construction remains abstract for the Quebec government. First Nations will continue their efforts to develop concrete actions, while promoting their own definition of cultural safety to their partners and the public," added Dereck Montour , President of the FNQLHSSC. Finally, everyone is urging the Quebec government to respect the rights of First Nations and to assume the accountability it must demonstrate. The First Nations are reminding the Legault government to do better "together"; the safety of their populations depends on it. About the AFNQL The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is the political organization that brings together 43 Chiefs of the First Nations in Quebec and Labrador . About the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan The Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan (CDAM) is a local government that works in the interests of all the members of the Atikamekw community of Manawan while ensuring personal and identity development and promoting their wellness in a healthy environment that reflects their Atikamekw nehirowisiw culture and values. About Quebec Native Women Inc. The Quebec Native Women Inc. is a non-profit organization that has represented, for 50 years, First Nations women in Quebec as well as Indigenous women who live in urban areas. About Joyce's Principle Office Joyce's Principle Office, created following the tragic death of Ms. Joyce Echaquan in September 2020 at the Joliette hospital, aims to ensure the adoption of Joyce's Principle by various bodies, including the Quebec government. About the FNQLHSSC The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission is a non-profit organization that supports Quebec First Nations in achieving their objectives in terms of health, wellness, culture, and self-determination. SOURCE Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador View original content: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2024/05/c6326.html © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Aspiring pastry chefs typically head west for their baptism of fire — cultivating exacting precision to confect puff pastry with hundreds of buttery layers, and mind-bendingly realistic trompe l’oeil desserts in the guise of everyday objects. After decades of honing his ability in French pastry arts, which he channelled into now defunct patisserie-cafe chain Bakerzin, Singaporean chef Daniel Tay is due East. The 54-year-old, who sells traditional Chinese snacks such as ang ku kueh under his recently launched brand Madam Ang KK, will soon travel to Chaozhou, China, to fine-tune his soon kueh making skills. While some may regard the Teochew steamed dumplings filled with turnip and dried shrimps as provincial fare, Tay reveals that they’re fiendishly difficult to master. For one, perfecting the texture of the chewy rice and tapioca flour wrappers is a lesson in patience. Although Tay may count the likes of Pierre Herme and Frederic Bau as his inspirations, he avers that such European pastry chefs are vaunted by the press, at times to the detriment of local culinary heritage. “It might not look glamorous, but those are our traditions, which will be forgotten if nobody talks about them,” said the F&B entrepreneur, who also owns cheesecake brand Cat & the Fiddle plus local heritage bakery Old Seng Choong. Besides his main agenda, he has also got other side quests slated for his upcoming sojourn. Over coffee, he cheerfully mentions a pitstop at his ancestral village close to Fujian province, as well as plans to attend feng shui classes. He’d become a votary of the Chinese practice of geomancy after a particularly painful business failure early in his career. “You don’t always have to hit a brick wall, there are many things you can do to avoid different circumstances. I’ve travelled so much in the past few years that I’ve managed to avoid conflict with my wife,” he quipped. The son of a baker who owned the popular Seng Choong Confectionery at Marine Parade, Tay did not stoke ambitions to succeed the family business growing up — though he occasionally helped at the bakery. Instead, he hopscotched from one pursuit to the other, entertaining the notions of becoming a fashion designer and professional snooker player at different intervals. “All my siblings graduated from universities in the US, while I was this hopeless guy who didn’t study and slept till two in the afternoon,” he recounted, adding that his tendency at the time to space out led family members to suspect that he was using drugs. His paternal grandfather, however, had always pegged him for a budding entrepreneur who would surpass his siblings. So, he was hustled overseas to study baking science and technology at U.S. Wheat Associates in Bangkok. He proved to be a quick study, and soon found his metier as a pastry chef. “I realised that I may not love this, but I need to be in F&B. Years later, I discovered through astrology that it’s my calling to be a businessman,” he proclaimed. IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED... While he may have been slow off the mark, he returned to Singapore on a quest to stake his claim in the industry, starting with reimagining his father’s old school bakery. “I wanted to transform Old Seng Choong into something like Bread Talk — this was way before it existed,” he recalled. The unassuming heartland bakery got a facelift with startling cobalt blue flooring and display. For many longstanding customers, this was a dislocating contrast from the no-frills bakery that was established in 1965. “We were ahead of our time,” he said. As a result, his first venture flamed out, and his father had to sell the shop. “That was 30 years of his hard work gone in that one year I took over, so it was very tough for me,” he reflected. Friends began to shun his father, thinking that he’d gone into rack and ruin, though the elder Tay never held it against him. The pair chalked the failure up to a business misstep and drew a line under the episode. Then, in 1998, under the spectre of the Asian Financial Crisis, Tay took his opportunity to flip the script by launching Baker’s Inn (later renamed Bakerzin). This time, he found a sweet spot, with the bakery chain amassing an appreciative following for its premium yet accessible desserts. “There wasn’t really anyone doing it at the time. Starbucks’ coffee and cakes were horrible, and decent cakes could only be found in hotels, which were expensive,” said Tay, who claims partial credit for inspiring Singapore’s next wave of modern bistros. Bakerzin steadily became a household name, but like many F&B operators, grappled with rising costs including rental over time. Tay sold the business in 2007 to “a very rich Indonesian group” whose identity he wouldn’t disclose, but continued managing it till 2013. “The guy who bought it did not even meet me once, and all the information gets lost when you communicate via a go-between,” groused Tay. The subject apparently hits a raw nerve. “When you get some financial guy to oversee the business, he thinks it’s easy to make money and starts cutting costs. I decided that I still prefer to work for myself.” The founder ventured that he’d offered to buy back the business when he’d heard that it was going into liquidation in 2020, but his overture was rejected. “They didn’t want to sell to me, it would have been too much of an embarrassment.” Bravado aside, Tay isn’t one to flog a dead horse. In 2013, he’d launched food manufacturing company Foodgnostic Pte Ltd, which has five factories — in Singapore, Malaysia and China. They double up as production facilities for Cat & the Fiddle and Old Seng Choong, which were incepted in 2014 and 2016 respectively. The former brand has a franchise in Indonesia, and supplies cafes and restaurants in China. Tay says he’s achieved consistency by investing heavily in quality control. “Our factories in China are super clean and precise, down to workers sorting defective walnuts and raisins. There’s no chance of failure,” he crowed. It’s evident that these gleaming white facilities are his pride and joy, as he shows off videos depicting boxes of cakes streaking by on conveyer belts. For all his brashness, Tay betrays a rare moment of vulnerability when talking about Old Seng Choong, an ode to his father and a chance to preserve his legacy. He recalls being featured alongside his parents in an article about his rebranding of his father’s business, with his ailing dad in a wheelchair. “In tears, my dad told me how his friend called him saying, ‘Wow, you’re back’. He passed on four months later,” he recounted. “At least I did something right.” HOW TO AVERT A CRISIS The COVID-19 pandemic hobbled F&B players, with Singapore Department of Statistics reporting a 26 per cent year-on-year decline in sales in 2020. Tay, on the other hand, noted a bonanza. After implementing initial pay cuts at the start of the pandemic, he shored up the business by pivoting — he churned butter out of surfeit cream from other proprietors, and flogged products such as mushroom soup packs on Facebook Live. A session co-hosted by local food blogger Maureen Ow, who goes by the moniker of Miss Tam Chiak, drew brickbats from netizens who claimed they were flouting safe distancing restrictions. So, he hammed it up for audiences solo, and claims to have raked in five-figure sales nonetheless. Notably, he managed to maintain Old Seng Choong’s tenancy at Marina Bay Sands, in part by fulfilling corporate orders. “The worst thing to do in a crisis is stay still and wait to die. At the bottom of the valley, you just have to keep walking, and you’ll find your footing and way out eventually,” he mused. It’s easy to fathom why the father of three young adults didn’t have much time for his kids in their formative years, given the vicissitudes he’s faced. Beyond work, he’s a shutterbug — having trained his staff to do all their photography inhouse — and tea connoisseur. His most expensive tea purchase is a Pu Er from Banzhang, Yunnan, priced at approximately S$10,000 (US$7,354) per cake. For now, Tay is licking his lips on plans to evolve his businesses — the first Cat & the Fiddle outlet equipped with an in-store oven is in the pipeline for the first quarter of 2025. So what’s the secret to longevity in Singapore’s saturated F&B landscape? “Keep evolving. The life of an F&B entrepreneur is very tough with rising costs, so we have to find ways to work differently,” he concluded.

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Part of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane lies on the ground Thursday near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan. Aliyev noted the plane had holes in its fuselage and the occupants sustained injuries "due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight." He said that a team of international experts began a probe of the incident at Azerbaijan's initiative, but provided no details. Earlier this week, the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office confirmed that investigators from Azerbaijan are working in Grozny. On Friday, a U.S. official and an Azerbaijani minister made separate statements blaming the crash on an external weapon, echoing those made by aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defense systems responding to a Ukrainian attack. U.S. President Joe Biden, responding Saturday to a reporter asking whether he thought Putin should take responsibility for the crash, said: "Apparently he did but I haven't spoken to him." Biden made the comment after leaving church in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Passengers and crew members who survived the crash told Azerbaijani media they heard loud noises on the aircraft as it circled over Grozny. Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia's civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia, said Friday that as the plane was preparing to land in Grozny in deep fog, Ukrainian drones were targeting the city, prompting authorities to close the area to air traffic. Yadrov said after the captain made two unsuccessful attempts to land, he was offered other airports but decided to fly to Aktau. People attend a funeral Saturday for Mahammadali Eganov, who died in the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash near the Kazakhstan's airport of Aktau at the age of 13, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Earlier this past week, Rosaviatsia cited unspecified early evidence as showing that a bird strike led to an emergency on board. In the days following the crash, Azerbaijan Airlines blamed "physical and technical interference" and announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports. It didn't say where the interference came from or provide any further details. If proven that the plane crashed after being hit by Russian fire, it would be the second deadly civil aviation accident linked to fighting in Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed with a Russian surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people aboard, as it flew over the area in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists in 2014. Russia denied responsibility but a Dutch court in 2022 convicted two Russians and a pro-Russia Ukrainian man for their role in downing the plane with an air defense system brought into Ukraine from a Russian military base. The grave of Mahammadali Eganov, 13, who died in the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash near the Kazakhstan's Aktau airport, is seen Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Following Wednesday's suspension of flights from Baku to Grozny and nearby Makhachkala, Azerbaijan Airlines announced Friday that it would also halt service to eight more Russian cities. Several other airlines made similar announcements since the crash. Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air on Friday said it would stop flying from Astana to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains for a month. Turkmenistan Airlines, the Central Asian country's flagship carrier, on Saturday halted flights to Moscow for at least a month, citing safety concerns. Earlier this past week, Israel's El Al carrier suspended service from Tel Aviv to the Russian capital, citing "developments in Russia's airspace." Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Recently, a significant shift has occurred within the App Store’s utility category, where Phantom, a crypto wallet designed for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has surpassed Google Chrome to take the second spot in the United States’ rankings. Phantom’s ascent is not just a triumph for the application itself but also a clear indicator of the growing mainstream interest in Web3 technologies. As a non-custodial wallet, Phantom offers users full control over their keys, which resonates with the ethos of decentralization that is central to the crypto community. The wallet’s integration with the Solana ecosystem and its support for various networks and NFTs have contributed to its rising popularity. This remarkable achievement comes amidst a surge in decentralized applications (DApps) on the Solana blockchain, which has seen record fee generation. Protocols like Jito and Raydium have reported substantial fees, highlighting the vibrant activity within the Solana ecosystem. Phantom’s user-centric approach, including a fraud detection system and compatibility with Ledger hardware wallets, has undoubtedly played a role in its success. Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025 ) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and i nvest in Africa’s finest startups here . Phantom distinguishes itself with a focus on security and user experience. It supports Solana-based tokens and provides a seamless interface for managing NFTs and DeFi applications. One of the key advantages of Phantom is its mobile and browser extension availability, offering convenience for users on-the-go. SolFlare , similar to Phantom, offers strong security and an intuitive design. It is also available as a mobile and browser extension wallet, targeting both beginner and intermediate users. When it comes to user interface, both Phantom and SolFlare provide a modern and intuitive design, while Sollet’s browser extension approach caters to a more advanced audience, including developers. In terms of token support, Phantom and SolFlare are limited to Solana-based tokens, whereas Sollet supports both Solana and Ethereum tokens. SolFlare’s integration with the Solrise Investment Platform and direct integration with Serum DEX are notable features that appeal to users looking for more than just a wallet. However, the journey has not been without challenges. Phantom recently navigated a technical hiccup with an iOS update that temporarily locked some users out of their wallets. The swift response and resolution of this issue underscore the wallet’s commitment to its user base. Phantom’s rise in the App Store is a testament to the potential of Web3 technologies to reshape the financial landscape. It signals a pivotal moment for decentralized technologies as they penetrate broader consumer markets, offering a glimpse into a future where digital asset management is accessible, secure, and in the hands of the user. As we witness this shift, it’s essential to recognize the implications for the broader tech industry. The success of Phantom and the increasing interest in DApps suggest a growing consumer demand for more control over personal data and finances, a trend that could redefine the role of traditional tech giants and financial institutions. The story of Phantom’s rise is not just about an app’s ranking but about the changing tides in technology and finance. It’s a narrative about innovation, user empowerment, and the relentless pursuit of a decentralized future. As we continue to monitor the evolution of the App Store and the crypto space, one thing is certain: the landscape is changing, and Phantom is at the forefront of this transformation.AMP co-founder Agent00 has been suddenly banned on Twitch for the first time, leaving fans waiting for him to explain what happened. Over the last couple of years, Kai Cenat and everyone in his Twitch collective, ‘Any Means Possible,’ has skyrocketed in popularity on the Amazon-owned streaming platform. Among those AMP members is co-founder Agent00 , who averages over 10k viewers each stream thanks to his focus on Just Chatting, GTA 5, and other popular games. On December 5, 2024, Agent was suddenly banned from Twitch – but has yet to reveal the reason why. Agent suddenly banned on Twitch Visiting his Twitch channel no longer gives you access to his VODs and other stream features, but instead gives you the site’s usual ban message. “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service,” it reads. Agent hasn’t responded to news of the ban, so it’s unclear what caused the suspension as of writing. However, many fans across social media began speculating that it was caused by him driving a car without a seatbelt on. In the stream , Agent was showing off his project car when he decided to take it out on the road to test-drive the vehicle while interacting with viewers. According to Twitch Community Guidelines , streamers are prohibited from broadcasting content that may “endanger your life,” such as driving while distracted. “We also prohibit activity that may endanger your life, lead to your physical harm, or encourage others to engage in physically harmful behavior,” it reads. As an example, it lists “dangerous or distracted driving, including using a phone while driving and driving under the influence” as content that may not be shown or promoted. Related: Of course, we’ll have to wait for Agent to comment on the ban to know anything for certain as Twitch does not share details about suspensions with the public.