The education bureau attributed the misunderstanding to a lack of proper communication and training among school registration staff. They acknowledged that the erroneous insistence on providing great-grandparents' family background information was a mistake and assured the public that steps would be taken to rectify the situation. Training sessions for school staff would be organized to ensure they are well-informed about the policies and guidelines regarding the political review process.In the midst of uncertainty and speculation, one thing is certain: Neymar's heart still beats for Barcelona, and he will stop at nothing to don the iconic colors of the Catalan giants once again. Whether this summer will see the dream reunion come to fruition remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – Neymar's passion for Barcelona burns brighter than ever.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has updated its gender policy, and players assigned male at birth and who have gone through male puberty will not be eligible to compete. The new policy comes into effect in the 2025 season, and covers the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour, and all other elite LPGA competitions, where athletes who are assigned female at birth are eligible to compete. "Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach," LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan said in a statement on Wednesday. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions." The policy was informed by a working group of top experts in medicine, science, sport physiology, golf performance and gender policy law, the LPGA said. This working group advised that the effects of male puberty give competitive advantages in golf performance compared to players who have not undergone male puberty. A player whose sex assigned at birth is male must satisfy an expert panel that they have not experienced any part of male puberty, and since receiving gender reassignment treatment the concentration of testosterone in their serum must remain below a set limit. Trans golfer Hailey Davidson, who came up short in an LPGA qualifying event in October, had hoped to get into a few Epson Tour events next year but said on social media on Wednesday that she was "banned" from both circuits. "All the silence and people wanting to stay 'neutral' thanks for absolutely nothing," she wrote on Instagram. "This happened because of all your silence." Several sports governing bodies moved to limit transgender athletes' access to elite competition in recent years and the England and Wales Cricket Board said in October it will bar transgender women from the top level of the women's sport.NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report , which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs , including for goods coming from China . Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris , where the government is battling over the budget. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed.
Coinciding with the resolution to arrest President Yoon, the National Assembly also approved the Special Prosecutor Law, granting enhanced powers to the special prosecutor tasked with investigating high-profile cases of corruption and misconduct. The passage of this law is seen as a crucial step towards strengthening the country's legal framework and empowering law enforcement agencies to combat corruption effectively.
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However, the decision to buy the "Black Myth" co-branded cola ultimately comes down to personal preferences and considerations. While some consumers may be drawn to the novelty and uniqueness of the product, others may question the quality and taste of the cola itself. As with any co-branded product, there is always a level of uncertainty surrounding the actual product experience and whether it lives up to the expectations set by the branding and marketing.In the midst of this political chaos, South Korea is facing numerous challenges on both the domestic and international fronts. The country is grappling with a slowing economy, rising tensions with North Korea, and a number of other pressing issues. The arrest of Yoon Suk-yeol has only added to the uncertainty and instability plaguing the country.
As the days passed, the village underwent a transformation. With the newfound wealth, infrastructure and facilities were improved, schools were built, and opportunities for the villagers multiplied. The football team became a symbol of hope and inspiration, a reminder that dreams can come true against all odds.Legendary rapper Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, has died, according to multiple sources. She was 69. TMZ was the first to report her death. NBC News and People also confirmed with representatives for Eminem. Nelson reportedly died from complications related to lung cancer. Her diagnosis was first made public in September. The relationship between Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, and Nelson was infamously contentious. Mathers often accused Nelson of being a neglectful mother during his childhood in Detroit, Michigan. He blamed her substance abuse and mental health struggles for the trauma that he suffered. Mathers most notably aired their bad blood on songs like "My Name Is," "Kim," and "Cleaning Out My Closet." In 1999, Nelson sued her son for defamation, seeking $11 million in damages. The judge ruled in her favor, though she was only rewarded $1,600. The two seemingly took steps toward reconciliation in the years after. Mathers even apologized to his mom in his 2013 song, "Headlights." In 2022, after Mathers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nelson publically congratulated her son for the prestigious honor. "Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the Hall of Fame," she said in a social media video. "I love you very much. I knew you'd get there. It's been a long ride."‘s award for “advocating on behalf of women and girls” has been rescinded following ‘s complaint against him, his team and Wayfarer Studios. On Dec. 9, the director and co-star received the Voices of Solidarity Award from Vital Voices. The honor celebrates “remarkable men who have shown courage and compassion in advocating on behalf of women and girls.” After learning about , his publicists and others at Wayfarer Studios for “disturbing” and “abhorrent conduct,” the organization decided to revoke his award. “The communications among Mr. Baldoni and his publicists included in the lawsuit — and the PR effort they indicate — are, alone, contrary to the values of Vital Voices and the spirit of the Award. We have notified Mr. Baldoni that we have rescinded this award.” The organization’s decision comes on the heels of Lively filing a complaint against Baldoni and his team, including Jamey Heath, for sexual harassment and a coordinated effort to “destroy” her reputation. According to the complaint, several parties had to partake in an all-hands-on-deck meeting to address Lively’s claims of a hostile work environment. During the meeting, demands were addressed that included “no more showing nude videos or images of women” to Lively; “no more mentions of Mr. Baldoni’s or Mr. Heath’s previous ‘pornography addiction'”; “no more discussions to BL and/or her employees about personal experiences with sex”; “no more descriptions of their own genitalia”; and more. Since the legal action, several celebrities have spoken out in support of Lively, including her and . Meanwhile, Baldoni has been , and his publicist, Jennifer Abel, who was also listed on the complaint, . The filing included numerous text messages between Abel, of TAG PR and Baldoni about their efforts throughout the . “What the cherry picked messages don’t include, although not shockingly as it doesn’t fit the narrative, is that there was no ‘smear’ implemented,” Abel wrote, in part. “No negative press was ever facilitated, no social combat plan, although we were prepared for it as it’s our job to be ready for any scenario. But we didn’t have to implement anything because the internet was doing the work for us.” She added, “As the texts show, we sophomorically reveled and again, joked, privately to each other about the internets feedback to the woman whose team was making our lives incredibly difficult over the course of the campaign. I’m human. The long hours, months of preparation, on top of my day to day scope ... it felt good to see that although we were prepared, we didn’t have to do anything over the top to protect our client.” Baldoni, Abel and Nathan’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, also released a new statement addressing the claims on Monday. “TAG PR operated as any other crisis management firm would when hired by a client experiencing threats by two extremely powerful people with unlimited resources,” he said. “The standard scenario planning TAG PR drafted proved unnecessary as audiences found Lively’s own actions, interviews and marketing during the promotional tour distasteful, and responded organically to that which the media themselves picked up on. It’s ironic that , through their effort to ‘uncover’ an insidious PR effort, played directly into the hands of Lively’s own dubious PR tactics by publishing leaked personal text exchanges that lack critical context – the very same tactics she’s accusing the firm of implementing.” THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood ReporterWith its enigmatic title, stunning visuals, and promise of a deeply immersive experience, "The Fading Light" has captured the hearts and minds of players around the world. The anticipation for its debut at TGA has reached a fever pitch, with fans eagerly awaiting the chance to finally step into the world of this mysterious and captivating game.
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:20 p.m. ESTNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report , which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs , including for goods coming from China . Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris , where the government is battling over the budget. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Title: A-share Market Opens High Approaching 3500 Points with Major Positive Catalysts As the football world continues to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of the game, one thing remains constant – the passion and dedication of players, coaches, and fans alike. The annual best team announcement serves as a reminder of the talent and skill on display in the world of football, inspiring admiration and awe from supporters around the globe.