A week full of leaks has culminated in a potential reveal of the console’s final design. After sharing a picture of what seemed to be a case for the Nintendo Switch 2 , accessory maker dbrand has published for the case on its website. Even more intriguing is the animated image on that page, which contains a fully rendered 3D model of the Switch successor. And it just might be accurate. We have no clue if dbrand genuinely knows what the Switch 2 will look like, but that the company’s CEO has confirmed “that the device inside the case in the images is the actual design of the Nintendo Switch 2.” It’s worth noting that the Switch 2 design present on dbrand’s website is nearly identical to what we saw in earlier this week. YouTuber SwitchUp was sent a 3D-printed mockup of the Switch 2 along with another third-party case, and all of the changes seem to line up with the render that dbrand has put forth. The changes include a much larger display (rumored to be 8 inches), a new trigger on the back of the Joy-Con controllers, and a new button on the front of the right Joy-Con. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the As noted by , this isn’t the first time that dbrand has attempted to ruffle the feathers of . Around the time Nintendo released its limited-edition -themed Switch OLED, dbrand put out for the Switch and Steam Deck. Is dbrand simply making an educated guess in order to attract attention? Has the final design for the Switch 2 actually leaked? Well, we won’t have to wait long to find out, as Nintendo has pledged to announce its next console by March 31, 2025.
KYIV, Ukraine — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile. escalating the nearly 33-month-old war. The conflict is “entering a decisive phase,” Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday, and “taking on very dramatic dimensions.” Ukraine’s parliament canceled a session as security was tightened following Thursday’s Russian strike on a military facility in the city of Dnipro. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech the attack with the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile was in retaliation for Kyiv’s use of U.S. and British longer-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense, representatives of the military-industrial complex and developers of missile systems at the Kremlin in Moscow. 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We are aware that they are under development. “We have this system now,” he added. “And this is important.” Putin said that while it isn’t an intercontinental missile, it’s so powerful that the use of several of them fitted with conventional warheads in one attack could be as devastating as a strike with strategic — or nuclear — weapons. Gen. Sergei Karakayev, head of Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces, said the Oreshnik could reach targets across Europe and be fitted with nuclear or conventional warheads, echoing Putin’s claim that even with conventional warheads, “the massive use of the weapon would be comparable in effect to the use of nuclear weapons.” In this photo taken from a video released Friday, a Russian serviceman operates at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov kept up Russia's bellicose tone on Friday, blaming “the reckless decisions and actions of Western countries” in supplying weapons to Ukraine to strike Russia. "The Russian side has clearly demonstrated its capabilities, and the contours of further retaliatory actions in the event that our concerns were not taken into account have also been quite clearly outlined," he said. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the European Union, echoed Moscow’s talking points, suggesting the use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine likely requires direct American involvement. “These are rockets that are fired and then guided to a target via an electronic system, which requires the world’s most advanced technology and satellite communications capability,” Orbán said on state radio. “There is a strong assumption ... that these missiles cannot be guided without the assistance of American personnel.” Orbán cautioned against underestimating Russia’s responses, emphasizing that the country’s recent modifications to its nuclear deployment doctrine should not be dismissed as a “bluff.” “It’s not a trick ... there will be consequences,” he said. Czech Republic's Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky speaks to journalists Friday during a joint news conference with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha in Kyiv, Ukraine. Separately in Kyiv, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský called Thursday’s missile strike an “escalatory step and an attempt of the Russian dictator to scare the population of Ukraine and to scare the population of Europe.” At a news conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Lipavský also expressed his full support for delivering the necessary additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian civilians from the “heinous attacks.” He said the Czech Republic will impose no limits on the use of its weapons and equipment given to Ukraine. Three lawmakers from Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, confirmed that Friday's previously scheduled session was called off due to the ongoing threat of Russian missiles targeting government buildings in central Kyiv. In addition, there also was a recommendation to limit the work of all commercial offices and nongovernmental organizations "in that perimeter, and local residents were warned of the increased threat,” said lawmaker Mykyta Poturaiev, who said it's not the first time such a threat has been received. Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said the Oreshnik missile was fired from the Kapustin Yar 4th Missile Test Range in Russia’s Astrakhan region and flew 15 minutes before striking Dnipro. Test launches of a similar missile were conducted in October 2023 and June 2024, the directorate said. The Pentagon confirmed the missile was a new, experimental type of intermediate-range missile based on its RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. Thursday's attack struck the Pivdenmash plant that built ICBMs when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union. The military facility is located about 4 miles southwest of the center of Dnipro, a city of about 1 million that is Ukraine’s fourth-largest and a key hub for military supplies and humanitarian aid, and is home to one of the country’s largest hospitals for treating wounded soldiers from the front before their transfer to Kyiv or abroad. From tuberculosis to heart disease: How the leading causes of death in America have changed From tuberculosis to heart disease: How the leading causes of death in America have changed We're all going to die someday. Still, how it happens—and when—can point to a historical moment defined by the scientific advancements and public health programs available at the time to contain disease and prevent accidents. In the early 1900s, America's efforts to improve sanitation, hygiene, and routine vaccinations were still in their infancy. Maternal and infant mortality rates were high, as were contagious diseases that spread between people and animals. Combined with the devastation of two World Wars—and the Spanish Flu pandemic in between—the leading causes of death changed significantly after this period. So, too, did the way we diagnose and control the spread of disease. Starting with reforms as part of Roosevelt's New Deal in the 1930s, massive-scale, federal interventions in the U.S. eventually helped stave off disease transmission. It took comprehensive government programs and the establishment of state and local health agencies to educate the public on preventing disease transmission. Seemingly simple behavioral shifts, such as handwashing, were critical in thwarting the spread of germs, much like discoveries in medicine, such as vaccines, and increased access to deliver them across geographies. Over the course of the 20th century, life expectancy increased by 56% and is estimated to keep increasing slightly, according to an annual summary of vital statistics published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000. Death Records examined data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to see how the leading causes of death in America have evolved over time and to pinpoint how some major mortality trends have dropped off. Infectious diseases lead causes of death in America According to a report published in the journal Annual Review of Public Health in 2000, pneumonia was the leading cause of death in the early 1900s, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 deaths. By the time World War I ended in 1918, during which people and animals were housed together for long periods, a new virus emerged: the Spanish Flu. Originating in a bird before spreading to humans, the virus killed 10 times as many Americans as the war. Many died of secondary pneumonia after the initial infection. Pneumonia deaths eventually plummeted throughout the century, partly prevented by increased flu vaccine uptake rates in high-risk groups, particularly older people. Per the CDC, tuberculosis was a close second leading cause of death, killing 194 of every 10,000 people in 1900, mainly concentrated in dense urban areas where the infection could more easily spread. Eventually, public health interventions led to drastic declines in mortality from the disease, such as public education, reducing crowded housing, quarantining people with active disease, improving hygiene, and using antibiotics. Once the death rates lagged, so did the public health infrastructure built to control the disease, leading to a resurgence in the mid-1980s. Diarrhea was the third leading cause of death in 1900, surging every summer among children before the impacts of the pathogen died out in 1930. Adopting water filtration, better nutrition, and improved refrigeration were all associated with its decline. In the 1940s and 1950s, polio outbreaks killed or paralyzed upward of half a million people worldwide every year. Even at its peak, polio wasn't a leading cause of death, it was a much-feared one, particularly among parents of young children, some of whom kept them from crowded public places and interacting with other children. By 1955, when Jonah Salk discovered the polio vaccine, the U.S. had ended the "golden age of medicine." During this period, the causes of mortality shifted dramatically as scientists worldwide began to collaborate on infectious disease control, surgical techniques, vaccines, and other drugs. Leading causes of death tip toward lifestyle-related disease From the 1950s onward, once quick-spreading deadly contagions weren't prematurely killing American residents en masse, scientists also began to understand better how to diagnose and treat these diseases. As a result, Americans were living longer lives and instead succumbing to noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs. The risk of chronic diseases increased with age and, in some cases, was exacerbated by unhealthy lifestyles. Cancer and heart disease shot up across the century, increasing 90-fold from 1900 to 1998, according to CDC data. Following the post-Spanish Flu years, heart disease killed more Americans than any other cause, peaking in the 1960s and contributing to 1 in 3 deaths. Cigarette smoking rates peaked at the same time, a major risk factor for heart disease. Obesity rates also rose, creating another risk factor for heart disease and many types of cancers. This coincides with the introduction of ultra-processed foods into diets, which plays a more significant role in larger waistlines than the increasing predominance of sedentary work and lifestyles. In the early 1970s, deaths from heart disease began to fall as more Americans prevented and managed their risk factors, like quitting smoking or taking blood pressure medicine. However, the disease remains the biggest killer of Americans. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death and rates still indicate an upward trajectory over time. Only a few types of cancer are detected early by screening, and some treatments for aggressive cancers like glioblastoma—the most common type of brain cancer—have also stalled, unable to improve prognosis much over time. In recent years, early-onset cancers, those diagnosed before age 50 or sometimes even earlier, have seen a drastic rise among younger Americans. While highly processed foods and sedentary lifestyles may contribute to rising rates, a spike in cancer rates among otherwise healthy young individuals has baffled some medical professionals. This follows the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020. At its peak, high transmission rates made the virus the third leading cause of death in America. It's often compared to the Spanish Flu of 1918, though COVID-19 had a far larger global impact, spurring international collaborations among scientists who developed a vaccine in an unprecedented time. Public policy around issues of safety and access also influences causes of death, particularly—and tragically—among young Americans. Gun control measures in the U.S. are far less stringent than in peer nations; compared to other nations, however, the U.S. leads in gun violence. Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (around 2 in 3 are homicides, and 1 in 3 are suicides), and deaths from opioids remain a leading cause of death among younger people. Globally, the leading causes of death mirror differences in social and geographic factors. NCDs are primarily associated with socio-economic status and comprise 7 out of 10 leading causes of death, 85% of those occurring in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. However, one of the best health measures is life expectancy at birth. People in the U.S. have been living longer lives since 2000, except for a slight dip in longevity due to COVID-19. According to the most recent CDC estimates, Americans' life expectancy is 77.5 years on average and is expected to increase slightly in the coming decades. Story editing by Alizah Salario. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Death Records and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Squash matches are commonplace within professional wrestling. They're often designed to win a young talent over with the fan base or give a returning star some momentum moving forward. However, we seldom stop and wonder what those matches do to the talent on the losing end. To put it bluntly, a squash match is an on-air butt-kicking. The matches last a few minutes at most and are primarily one-sided. The "squasher" usually has minimal offense but must find a way to shine if they want to be remembered. Those types of matches are part and parcel of paying your dues. Either you're an established talent working your way back up the roster, or you're an up-and-comer trying to get in the good graces of the booker and creative team. During a recent interview with me via the "Taylor Talks Wrestling" podcast , former AEW talent Fuego Del Sol discussed the importance of paying your dues. "I think ego has hurt a lot of people's careers, especially in the past 10 years," Del Sol said. "I think my mindset going into any match is play the role that you are giving to the best of your ability in hopes of earning a better role later...So no matter who I'm wrestling, if I'm wrestling the best of the best or the worst of the worst, or a celebrity coming in just to, you know, help get more eyes on the product, you gotta do what you gotta do, uh, because that's what you're paid to do." Squash matches aren't fun to watch. They're boring and predictable. However, like most things in life, they have their place. There's a clear method to putting them on a show, especially if they segue into a promo, which is often the case. Nevertheless, talents have to walk a fine line. Del Sol found his tenure in AEW primarily consisted of squash matches. As such, he understands the downside of becoming known as someone who shines while losing. "If you're really great at taking an a** whooping, then you're only going to be known as that guy," Del Sol said. "I remember I just heard a Ricochet interview recently where they (WWE) would tell him, 'hey, you got this match on raw tonight, or hey, you got this many minutes. Can you find a way to lose in a spectacular fashion?' He was like, 'yeah, I keep doing spectacular things, but I keep losing and that's not what I wanted. And I just became the spectacular losing guy.'" Figuring out how to walk that fine line can't be easy. However, if you want to climb the political ladder within a wrestling company, it's a tightrope you must walk at one point or another. The only way to avoid it is to join a company when you already have a following or a big reputation. Still, it's easy to see why so many talents stick to the indie scene. Leaving your ego at the door is a must, even if it's counterintuitive to reaching your goals. All quotations obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted.
The college basketball season continues with excellent ranked matchups in the final two weeks of November. One of which is the No. 17 Arizona Wildcats hosting the No. 12 Duke Blue Devils. Duke will always have the spotlight, but it's even brighter this season with Cooper Flagg on the roster. He's the expected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and has already shown some impressive skill in four collegiate games. The freshman is averaging 16.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game on 44.2 percent shooting from the field. WATCH: Arizona vs. Duke LIVE on Sling Flagg's 3-point percentage is at just 22.2 which is concerning, but it's still early. The roster around Flagg is strong and has earned a 3-1 record with its only loss to Kentucky. Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach and Tyrese Proctor have also been key pieces to this squad. Arizona also has just one loss, posting a 2-1 record thus far. The Wildcats fell short on the road against Wisconsin 103-88. Jaden Bradley leads the team in scoring with 14.7 points per game, and three other players average double-figure points. The Sporting News has all the details on Arizona vs. Duke men's basketball. What channel is Arizona vs. Duke on today? TV channel: ESPN 2 Live stream: Sling Fans can tune into the Duke vs. Arizona matchup live on ESPN 2. For those without cable, Sling will live stream the non-conference matchup. For a limited time, get half off your first month right now with Sling. The Sling Orange package starts at $20/month right now and includes all of the ESPN family of networks. Arizona vs. Duke start time Date: Friday, Nov. 22 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET Arizona vs. Duke tips off on Friday, Nov. 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET at McKale Memorial Center in Arizona. Arizona vs. Duke radio station Radio station: SiriusXM channels 193, 198 Fans can listen to Arizona vs. Duke live on SiriusXM channels 193 (Duke broadcast) and 198 (Arizona broadcast). Get SiriusXM for free for your first month. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels. Arizona 2024 schedule Here are the next five games on Arizona's 2024 schedule: Date Game Time (ET) Nov. 22 vs. No. 12 Duke 10:30 p.m. Nov. 27 vs. Davidson* 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 vs. Southern Utah 2 p.m. Dec. 14 vs. UCLA* 3 p.m. Dec. 18 vs. Samford 9 p.m. *Neutral location Duke 2024 schedule Here are the next five games on Duke's 2024 schedule: Date Game Time (ET) Nov. 22 at No. 17 Arizona 10:30 p.m. Nov. 26 vs. No. 1 Kansas* 9 p.m. Nov. 29 vs. Seattle University 7 p.m. Dec. 4 vs. No. 4 Auburn 9:15 p.m. Dec. 8 at Louisville 6 p.m. *Neutral location Related Links Latest college basketball news Sporting News Preseason Men's Top 25 Full men's college basketball schedule 2024-25 Updated men’s conference standings If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.
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U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, known for her unflappable demeanor in the face of pressure, is retiring from international soccer. Naeher was on the team's roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those games will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. team that won the Women's World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She's the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. She made a key one-handed save in stoppage time to preserve the Americans' 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Olympic final. Mallory Swanson, who scored the only goal, ran down the length of the field to embrace Naeher at the final whistle. Naeher announced her retirement on social media Monday . “Every tear shed in the challenging times and disappointments made every smile and celebration in the moments of success that much more joyful. This has been a special team to be a part of and I am beyond proud of what we have achieved both on and off the field," she wrote. “The memories I have made over the years will last me a lifetime.” Naeher has been known throughout her career for her calm and steady leadership. She is one of just three goalkeepers to make more than 100 appearances for the United States. Naeher made her debut with the national team in 2014 and was a backup to Hope Solo at the 2015 World Cup, which the United States won. She became the team’s regular starter following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and was on the squad that repeated as World Cup winners in 2019. For her career, Naeher has appeared 113 games with 110 starts, 88 wins and 68 shutouts. She had four shutouts over the course of the Olympic tournament in France. In all, she was on the U.S. roster for three World Cups and three Olympic teams. The 36-year-old has also played for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League since 2016. She plans to play for Chicago next season. The United States is headed to Europe for a match against England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and on Dec. 3 against Netherlands in The Hague. In addition to her save at the Olympics, Naeher has had many other memorable moments. In the 2019 Women's World Cup semifinals against England, she stopped Steph Houghton’s penalty kick in the 83rd minute. The Americans won 2-1 before downing the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. Earlier this year in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup, Naeher made three saves during a penalty shootout with Canada and also converted a penalty kick herself — tucking the ball neatly into the corner of the net. Afterward she said: “Winning is the best feeling.”
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Apple on Monday announced its list of finalists for "iPhone App of the Year" award. The company's 2024 list of top iPhone finalists favors more traditional iOS apps, including those that help iPhone users perform specific tasks like recording professional video (Kino), tailoring their running plans (Runna), or organizing their travels (Tripsy). The artificial intelligence (AI) apps like ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and those that create AI photos or videos were not nominated for iPhone App of the Year. Among Apple's list of 45 finalists across various categories in apps and games, AI-powered apps were mentioned only a few times.[ ] Japanese police have obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday for a Chinese teenager accused of vandalizing a Tokyo shrine with graffiti, seemingly mimicking an act at the same site earlier this year. The alleged vandal was on security camera writing the word “toilet” in Chinese characters using a pen on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine on the evening of Aug. 18. Police said they later found a selfie of the shared by the culprit on Chinese social media. Investigators noted that the suspect, who was by another person believed to be a family member, arrived in Japan and stayed in days before the incident. He left for via Haneda Airport the following morning. Yasukuni Shrine honors war dead from the Sino-Japanese War as well as war criminals from . A occurred at the same shrine in May when a Chinese man filmed himself defacing a stone pillar by spray-painting “toilet” on it. The suspect, Jiang Zhuojun, was arrested in July.
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ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr. declares for NFL draftDrones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightingsIn today’s fast-paced world, the intersection of finance and technology is crafting unexpected partnerships. One new concern in the gaming industry is the link between Amazon’s stock price (“亚马逊股价”) and the future of cloud gaming. This connection is becoming increasingly significant as Amazon Web Services (AWS) ventures deeper into the gaming sector. Leveraging AWS technology, Amazon is setting the stage for cutting-edge gaming platforms, disrupting traditional paradigms. As more companies integrate AWS into their gaming infrastructure, fluctuations in Amazon’s stock directly impact the growth potential of cloud gaming services. This bold move places Amazon in direct competition with established players like Microsoft and Google in the cloud gaming space. A significant investment in new gaming technologies could drive up Amazon’s stock, encouraging more developers to rely on its cloud services. As streaming becomes the new frontier in gaming, Amazon’s financial performance might influence broader industry standards and practices. This trend poses an intriguing question: Could the future price of Amazon shares stimulate innovations in gaming technology, or is the industry too volatile for any direct correlation? The influence of Amazon’s stock price on the gaming ecosystem is a new narrative in an ever-evolving tale. As companies continue to adapt to cloud-based models, the role that Amazon’s financial health plays in shaping gaming’s future is both a topic of speculation and a voice of innovation. Amazon’s Stock Price: A New Force in Cloud Gaming’s Future? In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the blending of finance and technology is forging new bonds, especially in the gaming sector. A focal point of exploration is the intriguing link between Amazon’s stock price and the future trajectory of cloud gaming, a relationship that gains prominence as Amazon Web Services (AWS) solidifies its footprint in the gaming world. AWS’s influence in the gaming sector cannot be understated. By harnessing AWS’s sophisticated cloud infrastructure, Amazon is on the path to redefining gaming platforms and challenging conventional norms. This strategic approach positions Amazon in direct rivalry with tech behemoths such as Microsoft and Google within the cloud gaming sphere. As more gaming companies adopt AWS technology, variations in Amazon’s stock valuation are increasingly perceived as barometers of growth potential for cloud gaming services. The Implication of Stock Prices in Gaming Innovation The relationship between Amazon’s financial health and its stock price is pivotal, particularly because substantial investment in gaming technologies has the potential to propel Amazon’s valuation upward. With cloud gaming as the new battleground, Amazon’s performance on the stock market could become an influential factor shaping industry benchmarks and practices. FAQs: The Link Between Stock Prices and Cloud Gaming Q: How does Amazon’s stock price affect cloud gaming? A: Changes in Amazon’s stock price can impact investor confidence, potentially influencing funding and innovation within its cloud gaming initiatives facilitated by AWS. Q: Is Amazon a serious contender in the cloud gaming market? A: Yes, Amazon’s efforts to integrate advanced AWS technologies into gaming depict it as a formidable competitor to Microsoft and Google. Q: Could fluctuations in Amazon’s financial performance alter gaming industry standards? A: Yes, Amazon’s financial health could dictate industry trends, especially with cloud gaming poised as the next major leap in interactive entertainment. Comparative Analysis: Amazon vs. Competitors in Cloud Gaming While Amazon leverages AWS for gaming, it’s essential to compare its progress with other market players. Microsoft, through its Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Google’s Stadia are major competitors offering extensive cloud-based gaming solutions. Unlike Amazon, Microsoft benefits from a longstanding presence in console gaming, while Google focuses on integrating gaming with its vast ecosystem of services. Economic Trends and Predictions for Cloud Gaming As cloud gaming gains traction, economic forecasts suggest a surge in market demand for seamless, real-time gaming experiences. Amazon’s continued investment in AWS-driven gaming solutions could propel the company to the forefront of this predicted growth spurt. Challenges and Limitations Despite these promising prospects, the industry faces hurdles such as latency issues, licensing complexities, and high initial investment costs. Amazon’s adaptability to these challenges will determine its long-term success in the cloud gaming arena. For further insights on Amazon’s technological innovations, visit the main Amazon domain.Actuators Market worth $94.8 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.0%
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Former President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president in U.S. history, died at his home, his family and the Carter Center confirmed Sunday. He was 100. Carter, a Democrat, served as president for one term from 1977 to 1981. He’s also well-known for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, including for Habitat for Humanity and peace deal negotiations. Remembered for his quick rise in national politics and dedication to world conflict resolution in the decades after he left office, Carter’s years in the White House marked a transition from the Watergate era to the Reagan conservatism of the 1980s. He oversaw major changes to the U.S. government during a time of high inflation, high interest rates, unemployment, and international instability, including the Iran hostage crisis. The former peanut farmer was also one of four presidents to win the Nobel Peace Prize, cited for decades advancing “peaceful solutions” to international conflict and advancing human rights, democracy, and social and economic development. “The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices,” Carter said during his acceptance speech in 2002. “God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.” Carter, whose full name is James Earl Carter, Jr., was born on Oct. 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia. The future politician was raised in the nearby community of Archery by his father, James Earl Carter, Sr., a farmer and businessman, and by his mother, Lillian Gordy Carter, a registered nurse. After attending public school in Plains, Carter spent his college years at Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology before earning a science degree in 1946 from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The same year, he married Rosalynn Smith, a union that lasted until she died in 2023. He soon entered the Navy, serving as a submariner in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets and rising to the rank of lieutenant. Admiral Hyman Rickover chose him for the nuclear submarine program before assigning Carter to Schenectady, New York. He completed graduate work at Union College in reactor technology and nuclear physics. This proved pivotal for the future peanut farmer, as he soon became the senior officer of the pre-commissioning crew on the Seawolf, the second nuclear submarine. Carter served as a naval officer for seven years until his father died from pancreatic cancer in 1953, prompting a move back to Plains, where he took over the family business, Carter Farms. He and his wife also operated Carter’s Warehouse, a farm supply and general-purpose seed company. He first ran for governor in 1966, losing in the primary to Ellis Arnall and Lester Maddox, but won the 1970 gubernatorial election. As Georgia’s 76th governor, Carter declared in his inaugural address that “the time for racial discrimination is over” while also emphasizing the importance of ecology and government efficiency. The Democratic National Committee selected him to be the campaign chairman for the 1974 congressional and gubernatorial elections, which saw Democrats expand their majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives in the wake of the Watergate scandal. He announced his presidential campaign on Dec. 12, 1974, and was nominated on the first ballot at the 1976 Democratic National Convention, choosing former Sen. Walter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) as his running mate. During the 1976 presidential election, he pitched himself as a reformer “untainted” by Washington politics, striking a contrast with former President Gerald Ford, who faced mounting scrutiny for pardoning his predecessor during the Watergate fallout. Carter also presided over the new Departments of Energy and Education, instituting new programs in both agencies. He also signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, doubling the size of the national park system and tripling its wilderness areas. Two notable achievements during his presidency were the Camp David Agreement in 1978, establishing amity between Egypt and Israel, and the Panama Canal treaties in 1977, returning control of the canal to Panama in 1999. Carter also established full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, following in the footsteps of his predecessors. In 1979, he negotiated the SALT II nuclear limitation treaty with the Soviet Union in an effort to reduce the manufacturing of strategic nuclear weapons. However, his presidency also hit roadblocks, as the country was bedeviled by rising energy costs and unemployment, historically high levels of inflation, soaring interest rates, and tensions with international politics. Efforts to reduce the increasing inflation and interest rates resulted in a short recession, further swamping Carter’s administration. He withdrew the SALT II treaty after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Yet one of the central flashpoints for the end of Carter’s time in the White House was the Iran Hostage Crisis when Iranian militants kidnapped 52 American diplomats and citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. With the Carter Center, he helped with conflict mediation in countries and regions around the world, including Ethiopia (1989), North Korea (1994), Liberia (1994), Haiti (1994), Sudan (1999), Uganda (1999), Venezuela (2002-2003), Colombia (2008), and the Middle East (2003-present). The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Carter the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his “decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” He and his wife volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for one week every year until 2020. Rosalynn Carter died in 2023 at the age of 96. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me,” Carter said in a statement after her death. He entered hospice care on Feb. 18, 2023, and remained there until his death. The former president had been diagnosed with skin cancer in 2015 that soon spread to his liver and brain, but after receiving treatment, the cancer went into remission. He is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. President Joe Biden accepted a request to deliver Carter’s eulogy when he visited the former president during hospice care in 2023.MG: A guide to everything you need to know
