The case of Wu Yingjie serves as a cautionary tale for all public officials that the consequences of corruption are severe and far-reaching. Not only does corruption undermine the legitimacy of the Party and erode public trust, but it also has a direct impact on the well-being of the people by diverting resources away from essential services and infrastructure development.NoneSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped after Purdy was unable to bounce back from a shoulder injury in Week 11. Brandon Allen started at Green Bay and the 49ers (5-6) lost 38-10 with the backup-turned-starter committing three turnovers. Williams was reportedly spotted in the locker room with a knee scooter and is experiencing pain walking. He played through an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 17. Defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) also missed practice Wednesday, leaving the 49ers to spend the holiday plotting to play the Buffalo Bills (9-2) without the three Pro Bowlers again. "I don't know anyone who gets Thanksgiving off unless maybe you have a Monday night game. You just start a lot earlier and get the players out," Shanahan said. "We cram everything in so the players get out, tries to be home with the family by 5. I usually get home by 7 and they're all mad at me, then get back to red-zone (installation)." The 49ers are in danger of a three-game losing streak for the first time since Oct. 2021. Injuries have been a common thread since September when running back Christian McCaffrey was a surprise scratch with an Achilles injury for the opener. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) is out for the season at a position dinged from top to bottom. Star linebacker Fred Warner also is ailing and said Wednesday that he fractured a bone in his ankle on Sept. 29 against the New England Patriots. The game against the Bills will mark his eighth straight game playing with the injury. "It's something I deal with every game," Warner said. "I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it's not an excuse. It's just what it is. That's the NFL. You're not going to be healthy. You've got to go out there, you've got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week." Shanahan wasn't interested in injury talk. He said the 49ers have not played well in the past two weeks, and puts part of his focus on getting more out of the running game with snow in the forecast on Sunday night. He's not in agreement with pundits who doubt McCaffrey's ability early into his return from injured reserve, with a per-carry average of 3.5 yards compared to 5.4 in 2023. "The speculation on Christian is a little unfair to him," Shanahan said. "Christian is playing very well. He's playing his ass off. To think a guy who misses the entire offseason is going to come back and be the exact same the day he comes back would be unfair to any player in the world." San Francisco opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl in February. His return date is unclear. --Field Level Media
Injuries pile up, 49ers uncertain QB Brock Purdy can return Sunday
Q1: How do you see AI evolving over the next five years? In the next five years, while large language models (LLMs) will continue to evolve, I anticipate a growing focus on computer vision (CV), particularly spatial intelligence. Technologies enabling AI to understand and interact with physical spaces are gaining traction. For instance, Fei-Fei Li’s new startup, World Labs , focuses on integrating spatial AI into the real world, reflecting this trend. This concept is known as “large world models”. Additionally, developing countries like Brazil are seeing AI startups grow, such as Nama , a Brazilian company leveraging AI to improve customer service systems. These regions are accelerating AI adoption due to increased access to affordable cloud computing and government initiatives like Brazil's AI Strategy launched in 2021. Q2: Which industries stand most to benefit from AI? While healthcare, finance, and manufacturing will gain significantly from AI, I also foresee industries like autonomous transportation seeing breakthroughs. Notably, startups outside the US are stepping up. Wayve , a UK-based autonomous vehicle company, recently raised $1 billion to advance its technology, focusing on AI-driven camera-based systems which was first pioneered by Tesla. These innovations show that the field of self-driving cars is no longer dominated solely by US giants like Waymo or Tesla, but includes global players contributing significantly to the ecosystem. Q3: What are some of the challenges that organizations face in the way of AI implementation? One major challenge is the slow adoption of AI in large, bureaucratic organizations. Based on my industry experience, companies with legacy systems often face significantly longer AI implementation timelines compared to agile startups. For example, many European banks still rely on outdated mainframes, making AI implementation a long and costly process. Meanwhile, in developing countries like India and Brazil, a lack of skilled AI professionals remains a hurdle. According to the State of AI Talent Report by Zeki Research (2024), despite its universities training top AI talent and national AI ambitions, India faces significant loss of skilled AI professionals to other countries. This gap underscores the need for international collaboration and localized training programs to speed up adoption. Q4: Generative AI is picking up speed. What is your take on the potential and risks thereof? Generative AI continues to captivate attention, but we must not overlook advancements in mixed and augmented reality and spatial intelligence. Mixed reality has immense potential for reshaping industries. For example, Microsoft HoloLens and Meta’s Quest Pro are blending physical and digital environments for training simulations, remote collaboration, and immersive gaming. Facebook's recent presentation of Orion , its first true augmented reality glasses, underlines the rising focus on AR. Orion merges the latest AI with wearable technology to create immersive experiences, such as frictionless digital overlays in the real world, enabling new ways to interact with our surroundings. As Orion and similar devices continue to evolve, AI will be at the heart of these platforms, making user experiences more personalized and improving accessibility. According to IDC , the mixed reality market shows strong growth projections, with VR headset shipments expected to reach 24.7 million units growing at 29.2% CAGR and AR headsets expanding from under 1 million to 10.9 million units at 87.1% CAGR by 2028.. However, alongside these opportunities, generative AI faces risks, such as the rising prevalence of deepfakes. For instance, in 2024, a finance employee in Hong Kong was deceived into transferring $25 million after participating in a video call with what appeared to be their company's CFO but was actually a deepfake, highlighting the urgent need for safeguards. Q5: How is AI transforming businesses of today? AI is transforming businesses by automating repetitive tasks and optimizing operations. Beyond these applications, technologies like mixed reality and spatial intelligence are revolutionizing customer experiences. For example, IKEA’s AR-powered Place app allows customers to visualize furniture in their homes before purchasing, blending AI and real-world contexts seamlessly. Additionally, in developing nations, companies like d.light , which provides AI-enabled solar energy solutions in Africa, show how AI can drive growth even in resource-constrained environments. AI’s ability to analyze large datasets quickly empowers businesses in fast-moving markets with actionable insights. However, these AI-based updates and augmentations are not meant to undermine and replace humans, but to rather help mankind by optimizing repetitive tasks. Q6: What is the role of regulations in shaping AI's future? Regulations are crucial not only for addressing ethical concerns but also for ensuring global AI adoption. For example, the EU’s AI Act , finalized in 2024, categorizes AI applications by risk level and mandates stricter requirements for high-risk systems, such as facial recognition. This approach is particularly significant for developing countries, where regulatory clarity can attract foreign investment. Brazil’s AI Strategy 2021 (EBIA) also exemplifies how emerging economies are crafting policies to integrate AI responsibly while fostering innovation. However, these regulations might be so strict that these companies would choose not to roll out AI-based systems in restricted markets. Q7: As an expert, what advice would you give to businesses looking to adopt AI? For businesses, my advice is to look beyond the hype of generative AI and explore much more developed areas that help automating processes. Systems for spatial intelligence and mixed reality are also gaining traction and proving to be very helpful. Amazon uses Object detection and tracking in their Amazon fresh stores to drive efficiency and reduce costs and delays in the process. Developing countries have also demonstrated how focusing on accessible AI tools can drive adoption. Additionally, retailers leveraging mixed reality—such as Walmart , which uses VR for employee training—have reported a reduction in training time from 8 hours to 15 minutes, proving the value of these technologies. India’s Aarogya Setu app , which uses AI for COVID-19 contact tracing, highlights how simple yet impactful AI solutions can thrive with minimal infrastructure. Q8: What excites you most about the future of AI? I’m most excited about how AI can bridge gaps between developed and developing countries. For example, FarmBeats, the AI for Agriculture project by Microsoft in India, helps farmers predict weather patterns and optimize crop yields, directly addressing food security challenges. Similarly, combining AI with emerging technologies like quantum computing , as seen in Google’s Sycamore project , could unlock breakthroughs in energy optimization and disease research. These advancements demonstrate AI’s potential to solve global challenges and create a more sustainable and equitable future.Furthermore, Barresi underscored the importance of grassroots development and youth training in shaping the future of Chinese football. Rather than solely focusing on importing foreign talent and coaches, Barresi advocated for investing in local talent at the grassroots level. By providing young players with quality training, competitive opportunities, and a supportive environment, China can cultivate a pipeline of homegrown talent that can ultimately strengthen the national team and domestic leagues.
Garrett Marchbanks’ 2024 season was a disjointed affair that featured a change in class and, ultimately, a change of teams, but when the dust settled, he nearly cracked the top 10 in SuperMotocross World Championship points. Marchbanks began the season strong. Racing for ClubMX in the 250 West division, he flirted with the top five in the season opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, before finishing seventh. While others struggled in Round 2 in San Francisco, Marchbanks earned his first podium in two years, having hit that mark most recently in the second race of the Orlando residency during the COVID-19-impacted season of 2021. Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , Marchbanks is one of the larger racers in the 250 division, standing 6', 2" tall and weighing in at a little under 190 pounds, and that contributed to his control in the muddy conditions that marked the early rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross seasons. One week after finishing third in San Francisco, he took the lead of the San Diego feature from RJ Hampshire on a heavy track on Lap 8 and held it for four laps. A small mistake in traffic when he got stalled behind Robbie Wageman as he attempted to lap him allowed Nate Thrasher, another solidly built dirt bike rider, to close the distance and steal the victory. Undeterred, Marchbanks rinsed the mud off his bike and swept the top 10 in seven rounds. He rode well until injury kept him from making the final three races of the stadium season. Missing those rounds denied him the opportunity to finish in the top five in points 250 West, but his average finish of 5.14 marked him as one of the top performers. Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , One season earlier, when it appeared he would have a difficult time qualifying for the 250 SuperMotocross playoffs, Marchbanks and ClubMX team manager Mike Bonacci decided to pivot and score Pro Motocross points on a 450 . The gamble paid off; Marchbanks qualified for the playoffs on the big bike and finished seventh in the standings. Since it worked once, Marchbanks and ClubMX were prepared to replicate the performance. Fate had different plans, and a hard crash on Press Day for the season opener at Fox Raceway in Pala, California, kept Marchbanks off the circuit for the first four rounds in the 4540 division. Marchbanks returned to action at Southwick, but he was unable to replicate his success from a year early and scored only one top-10 in three rounds. It was time to pivot again, but this time, Marchbanks had a bigger change in mind. Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , Marchbanks renewed his contract with ClubMX at the start of the end of the 2023 season and was in the middle of a two-year extension . But dirt bike racing is a fraternity and ClubMX was not going to stand in the way of Marchbanks’ success. Pro Circuit Kawasaki was dealing with a rash of injuries and had an open seat in the 250 division — one that Marchbanks was more than happy to fill . He joined them for the Unadilla Nationals and added to his Supercross points. Marchbanks ended the Supercross season 11th in the combined 250 West and East standings, but after missing so many races in Motocross, he was not guaranteed to finish in the top 20 and get an automatic invitation to the features. A pair of fifth-place finishes in Unadilla’s motos helped, and he ended the season 19th in the 250 SuperMotocross standings once Supercross and Motocross were added together. Finishing 10th at zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, 12th at Texas Motor Speedway, and 10th in the season finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway allowed Marchbanks to move up seven spots and finish 12th in the standings. The 2025 season promises much more. He will return to action with Pro Circuit and spend the entire SuperMotocross season on a 250. That organization has a history of excellence, and Marchbanks should easily contend for a top-10 points finish this year. 2024 Statistics Feature starts: 13 Average feature finish: 9.54 Podiums: 2 Top-fives: 5 Top-10s: 10 Best finish: Second (San Diego SX) SMX Standings/payout: 12th/$13,000 2024 News Garrett Marchbanks joins Pro Circuit beginning at Unadilla Marchbanks, ClubMX part ways Marchbanks crashes on Press Day at Fox Raceway Marchbanks sizzles in the mud, starts 2024 with two podiums 450 Countdown 11. Malcolm Stewart 12. Dylan Ferrandis 13. Christian Craig 14. Shane McElrath 15. Dean Wilson 250 Countdown 12. Max Anstie 13. Julien Beaumer 14. Coty Schock 15. Ryder DiFrancesco More SuperMotocross News 2025 SX schedule | MX schedule | MXGP Schedule 2025 Supercross tickets on sale | Pro Motocross tickets 2025 TV Schedule | Track Maps Jorge Prado confirmed for Monster Energy Kawasaki Ken Roczen renews with H.E.P. 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GFH Financial Group (GFH) unveiled, on Wednesday, OUTLIVE at Cityscape, a new real estate venture focused on developing master-planned communities and mixed-use projects centered around health and well-being. Operating across the MENA region and Europe, OUTLIVE combines GFH Group’s expertise in development, design, and community creation to offer living spaces that prioritize holistic well-being. Targeting high-demand markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the initiative emphasizes six core wellness dimensions: social connection, environmental responsibility, physical health, emotional awareness, mental engagement, and spiritual wellness. These pillars aim to create integrated communities that foster overall well-being and balance. Hisham Al-Rayes, Chairperson of OUTLIVE and CEO of GFH Group, stated that the project seeks to develop communities where wellness and sustainability are seamlessly integrated, reflecting GFH’s commitment to providing innovative real estate solutions. Walid El Hindi, Board Member and Managing Director of OUTLIVE, emphasized the initiative’s focus on creating people-centric communities that nurture connections and a sense of belonging. He explained that while sustainability addresses environmental concerns, wellness real estate is designed to enhance human health and quality of life. As part of its mission, OUTLIVE plans to introduce senior living communities across the region, offering tailored environments and personalized services for older adults. These communities will promote social connections and support a fulfilling, respectful lifestyle for seniors. OUTLIVE is set to redefine development standards across the MENA region and Europe, creating spaces that prioritize wellness and sustainability at every level.
The vice-president of the Waceya Métis Society is publicly questioning Liberal candidate Madison Fleischer’s claimed Métis identity. Callum Robinson, VP for Waceya, whose office is located in Cloverdale, issued a that said the society was “disappointed” Fleischer was unable to “provide any evidence to substantiate her Métis heritage.” Fleischer is running as the Liberal Party candidate in the upcoming byelection for the riding of Cloverdale-Langley City. Fleischer has identified, publicly, as Métis. According to the statement, at a meeting held Nov. 23, Fleischer “was unable to substantiate her claims with any documentation or historical connections to Métis communities.” Robinson told the , “there were many inconsistencies in her story.” These included: “claimed correspondence with our president, which didn't exist; and “stated her great-grandmother from North Dakota as proof of Métis heritage.” He said the society is "distancing" itself from her claims of Métis identity. “We ask that (Fleischer) take the necessary steps to properly research and verify her Indigenous heritage before making any further public assertions," the statement continues. "The integrity of Métis identity is not to be taken lightly, especially in public office, where the representation of our community must be accurate, respectful, and legitimate.” In an emailed statement to the , Fleischer said she self-identifies as Métis because of what she knows about her great-grandmother’s heritage. “I am currently collecting the necessary documentation to go through the application process to receive Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) citizenship,” she wrote. “I have always been vocal about not yet holding MNBC citizenship, and I removed Métis from my social media bios to ensure there was no confusion in my identification.”
