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Providence, Oklahoma hope key players are back in BahamasHappy holidays from Bad Bunny , who announced Thursday he will release a new album Jan. 5. “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” is his sixth studio album and follows in his tradition of releasing new music on unexpected dates. His debut album, 2018’s “X 100PRE," arrived around Christmas and 2020's “El Último Tour del Mundo” near Thanksgiving. The January release date is just before “Día de Reyes,” or Three Kings Day, and is a Sunday — unlike the industry's standard Friday release date. The Puerto Rican musician announced the news on Instagram in a short video featuring filmmaker Jacobo Morales. He also released a new single, “PIToRRO DE COCO.” A day before, Bad Bunny teased a 17-track list on social media, with each song titled “BOMBA,” perhaps in reference to the Puerto Rican musical style and dance. “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” follows 2023's “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” (“Nobody Knows What Will Happen Tomorrow”), which was met with mixed reviews. On that album, Bad Bunny's reggaeton offerings were limited, returning instead to the Latin trap of “X 100PRE” in songs like “MONACO” and “GRACIAS POR NADA.” The announcement caps a busy year for El Conejo Malo. Bad Bunny made headlines after he threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” He also canvassed North America on his “Most Wanted Tour,” which made The Associated Press' list of the best concerts of the year.Brand AKD defies marketing theory to win
New Delhi: Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha protested near AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal 's residence on Thursday, accusing him of "cheating" the women of Delhi over its women's scheme. BJP claimed that a similar scheme was announced by AAP ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections in 2022, but the women there were yet to receive the money. Led by BJP Mahila Morcha president Richa Pandey, the protesters started to march from Ashoka Road to Kejriwal's residence, but were stopped by police. AAP is again cheating the women of Delhi in the name of Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana , Pandey alleged. BJP functionary Shikha Rai alleged that for the past decade, Kejriwal only misled women in Delhi for political gains. AAP hit back, saying, "The people of Delhi know that Kejriwal is the only leader who has consistently delivered on his promises. When he promises Rs 2,100 every month, they know he will fulfill it." TNN Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .Crime and shame: On the France mass rape caseJapan business mood improves slightly, global risks cloud outlook
It’s Friday, December 13, and the Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) and Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis. The Lakers are currently 5-8 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Timberwolves have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts. Game details & how to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves live today Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 8 pm EST Site: Target Center City: Minneapolis, MN Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page , along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Game odds for Lakers vs. Timberwolves The latest odds as of Friday: Odds: LA Lakers (+285), Minnesota Timberwolves (-360) Spread: Timberwolves -8.5 Over/Under: 214.5 points That gives the Lakers an implied team point total of 106.15, and the Timberwolves 110.58. Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more! Expert picks & predictions for Friday Lakers vs. Timberwolves game Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell’s (@VmoneySports) Top Play: D’Angelo Russell Under 29.5 PRA (-115) “D-Lo had 15 and 28 PRA in two meetings with Minnesota and even though LeBron James is out and Russell is coming off a season-high 28 points versus Portland, this is a fade spot. Against teams D-Lo has seen more than once, he averages 21.3 PRA in that second or third meeting with totals of 12, 28, 24, 23, 23, 18 versus the Grizzlies, Raptors, Suns, Spurs and Timberwolves -- staying Under 29.5 PRA all six times.” Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals. Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Lakers & Timberwolves game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Lakers at -8.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the OVER on the Game Total of 214.5. Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar! Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Friday The Lakers have lost 14 of their last 17 games as an underdog The Under is 4-1 in the Timberwolves’ last 5 matchups against Western Conference teams The Timberwolves have failed to cover in 11 of their 17 matchups against Western Conference teams this season The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 15 home games against the Lakers If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick’s insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: - Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) - Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) - Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) - Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)Plans to add parking charges to a park in Bromley have been scrapped by the council after opposition from a local athletics club. The club had claimed the charges would have had a 'disastrous' effect on its future, but a clause in its lease agreement has quashed the authority's plans anyway. Bromley Council had approved a scheme last week to add charging for the car park in Norman Park in an effort to generate £35,000 a year for the authority. However, following an enquiry by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), the council has confirmed it will not be going ahead with the planned charges after reviewing its lease agreement with Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club. The lease, seen by the LDRS, states that employees, contractors and visitors of the club have the right to use the car park without charge. It also said that the landlord for the site, Bromley Council, should not impose fees for vehicles parking in the car park. Conservative Councillor Nicholas Bennett, Executive Councillor for Transport, Highways & Road Safety told the LDRS: "I was made aware shortly before the PDS Committee meeting of the existence of a lease. Consequently, I amended the recommendation at the meeting so that a discussion could take place with the lessee." He added: "Having now seen and read a copy of the lease I have decided that it would not be right to proceed with the proposal. As a public body we must always stand by any agreements that are made." Blackheath & Bromley Harriers was founded in 1869 and has produced several nationally recognised athletes, including Dina Asher-Smith who has achieved three Olympic medals for Great Britain since 2016. The track in the park has been in use since 1981, with the club being given planning permission in December 2019 to build a new clubhouse and sports centre, which it formally moved into in February 2023. Tim Soutar, a trustee of the athletics club, told the LDRS: "While it's unfortunate that we weren't approached before the proposal became public, I'm sure that the many users of the Norman Park Community Centre and Track will be relieved to learn that it's to go no further." He added: "When we originally agreed to take on responsibility for the track, we knew we would need to make a major investment to expand the facilities to secure a sustainable future based on community use. Ensuring free parking for users was a key element of the business plan and, accordingly, a red line during our lease negotiations. Since its opening less than two years ago, the centre has proved extremely popular and we hope it will remain so for many years to come." Chris Hilditch is a trustee of Norman Park Track Management, who run the park's athletic track on behalf of the club. He said that aside from the club's athletics teams, the community centre is used for art classes, a dementia hub, sign language courses and a variety of exercise classes. The club had stated that charges for the car park would have had a 'disastrous' effect on its future by adding a further financial burden to individuals using the facilities. Mr Hildtich told the LDRS: "A lot of the things that we do here are very price and footfall sensitive. For instance, we need footfall from the cafe to operate and generate revenue." Regarding the charges, he added: "[Parents] would be looking at probably double the amount they would be paying for their kids to be here and that would definitely impact the amount that comes along. Of course, it would impact the end of the spectrum which are the poorest because they're the ones that can't afford it and I feel very uncomfortable with that as a prospect." The U-turn on the decision also follows a petition against the scheme which was signed by over 5,700 residents. Residents living near the park told the LDRS that they were concerned about the effect the charging would have had on traffic and parking on local streets such as Hayes Lane, where congestion is already 'crazy'. Locals said the car park is frequently full from people doing activities such as parkrun. Bromley Mencap, a charity based in Norman Park that supports disabled residents, said it was concerned that the charges would impact both its staff and clients by creating barriers to the outdoor space. Anna McEwen, CEO of Bromley Mencap, told the LDRS: "We are delighted, and relieved, to hear that the council has made the decision not to proceed with the parking charges proposal at Norman Park. This would have had a detrimental impact on our day service for adults with learning disabilities and the social enterprises (coffee kiosk and bike loan scheme) that we run within the park that rely on visitors to the park." She added: "I am very happy that residents, including the people we support, are able to continue to use the park and facilities within it without being charged to park." Have a story you want to share? Email joseph.coughlan@reachplc.com . Don't miss out on the biggest local stories. Sign up to our MySouthLondon newsletter HERE for all the latest daily news and more.
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Happy holidays from Bad Bunny , who announced Thursday he will release a new album Jan. 5. “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” is his sixth studio album and follows in his tradition of releasing new music on unexpected dates. His debut album, 2018’s “X 100PRE," arrived around Christmas and 2020's “El Último Tour del Mundo” near Thanksgiving. The January release date is just before “Día de Reyes,” or Three Kings Day, and is a Sunday — unlike the industry's standard Friday release date. The Puerto Rican musician announced the news on Instagram in a short video featuring filmmaker Jacobo Morales. He also released a new single, “PIToRRO DE COCO.” A day before, Bad Bunny teased a 17-track list on social media, with each song titled “BOMBA,” perhaps in reference to the Puerto Rican musical style and dance. “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” follows 2023's “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” (“Nobody Knows What Will Happen Tomorrow”), which was met with mixed reviews. On that album, Bad Bunny's reggaeton offerings were limited, returning instead to the Latin trap of “X 100PRE” in songs like “MONACO” and “GRACIAS POR NADA.” The announcement caps a busy year for El Conejo Malo. Bad Bunny made headlines after he threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” He also canvassed North America on his “Most Wanted Tour,” which made The Associated Press' list of the best concerts of the year.Share Tweet Share Share Email Empowering enterprises with cutting-edge AI and blockchain integration for smarter decision-making Dubai, UAE – December 20, 2024 — Atua AI (TUA), a leader in on-chain AI solutions, announces the adoption of the Grok xAI API to enhance real-time intelligence and decision-making for decentralized enterprises. This integration marks a significant step toward providing enterprises with AI-driven automation and real-time insights within blockchain ecosystems. The Grok xAI API, developed by xAI, offers advanced natural language processing (NLP) and contextual understanding capabilities, enabling Atua AI to deliver enhanced AI solutions tailored to on-chain operations. This collaboration allows enterprises using Atua AI’s platform to leverage real-time data processing, smarter automation, and predictive analytics, driving efficiency and scalability across decentralized systems. By incorporating the Grok xAI API, Atua AI reinforces its commitment to combining AI and blockchain technology to optimize enterprise operations. The integration will empower users to access faster decision-making tools, adaptive insights, and intelligent automation, ensuring smoother workflows in decentralized ecosystems. The API’s capability to process real-time data streams supports Atua AI’s vision of creating a dynamic AI-powered platform for the blockchain space. This advancement highlights Atua AI’s ongoing mission to deliver seamless and intelligent enterprise solutions. As more decentralized enterprises look for robust AI integrations, Atua AI’s adoption of Grok xAI positions the platform as a frontrunner in blockchain-AI innovation. For more information, visit: https://atua.ai About Atua AI Atua AI provides AI-powered tools for on-chain enterprises, merging artificial intelligence with blockchain technology to optimize operations, decision-making, and automation. The platform delivers innovative solutions to enhance decentralized workflows and foster intelligent enterprise growth. Social Media: Twitter Instagram Related Items: Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments2025 Porsche Macan price and specs
The Wanted star Max George has said he is “staying positive” while in hospital waiting for tests that could shine a light on issues with his heart. In a post to Instagram on Thursday the singer, 36, explained that he went to hospital after feeling “really unwell” and added that he needed “a lot more tests” to determine “what surgery I will need to get me back on my feet.” Updating his fans, George posted a video from his hospital bed on Friday, and said he “had a bit of a rough day”. A post shared by Max George (@maxgeorge) He added: “My heart rate dropped a bit this morning, which was, it was a little bit scary. “But everyone here is amazing, so wanted to get it back up a little bit and get it stable again, which is great. “Reason I’m not... like a lot of friends and family are asking why I’m not just going in and having anything (like surgery) done yet, because there’s so many tests that need to be done before we do anything. “So I just need to get through till, I guess, next week. Get all the tests done, and then they’ll know exactly what to do, because otherwise, obviously, they’ll be able to do something, but it’ll be better doing it with all the information that they need. “But, yeah, it’s shit, but still here and staying positive. “And thanks everyone as well for all the lovely messages and any friends and family and that that have messaged that I haven’t got back to. “I see you all and yeah, means a lot. Much love and have a nice Friday night.” George rose to fame in the 2010s with The Wanted, who had a number of hit songs including All Time Low, Glad You Came and Heart Vacancy. His bandmate Tom Parker died in 2022 at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. George, who helped carry Parker’s coffin at his funeral alongside fellow bandmates Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes, previously said on This Morning that he continued to message his late bandmate following his death as it brought him “a bit of comfort”. He also appeared in the US musical series Glee as Clint and in his band’s reality series The Wanted Life. Over the years, he has competed in a number of competition series including Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive and Richard Osman’s House Of Games. George’s girlfriend is former EastEnders star Maisie Smith, who appeared on BBC One dancing competition series Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 at the same time as George, though they have previously said that romantic sparks only began to fly in 2022. He was due to appear on a MasterChef Christmas special before the BBC pulled the show from its festive schedule amid allegations about the conduct of judge Gregg Wallace across a range of shows.Former speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has been taken to hospital in Luxembourg after suffering an injury during an "official engagement". The 84-year-old's office said she was "currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals" after she "sustained an injury", but did not give any further details. The AP news agency reported tripped and fell while with a congressional delegation in marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during the Second World War. Ms Pelosi's office said she would be unable to attend the remainder of events on her trip and "looks forward to returning home to the US soon" but added that "she continues to work". Republican congressman Michael McCaul, who was also on the trip, posted on social media that he was "praying for a speedy recovery", adding: "I am confident she will be back on her feet in no time." Earlier this week, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, 82, tripped and fell in the Senate, spraining his wrist and cutting his face. He is stepping down from his leadership post at the end of the year. Ms Pelosi, who was first elected in 1987 and served as speaker twice, stepped down from her leadership post two years ago. She has remained in Congress after being re-elected in November. Two years ago, Ms Pelosi's husband Paul with a hammer at their San Francisco home. The attacker was sentenced in October to 30 years in federal prison.
Brazil indicts Bolsonaro, aides over alleged 2022 coup attemptBy Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald (TNS) MIAMI — As her students finished their online exam, Arlet Lara got up to make a cafe con leche . Her 16-year-old son found her on the kitchen floor. First, he called Dad in a panic. Then 911. “I had a stroke and my life made a 180-degree turn,” Lara told the Miami Herald, recalling the medical scare she experienced in May 2020 in the early months of the COVID pandemic. “The stroke affected my left side of the body,” the North Miami woman and former high school math teacher said. Lara, an avid runner and gym goer, couldn’t even walk. “It was hard,” the 50-year-old mom said. After years of rehabilitation therapy and a foot surgery, Lara can walk again. But she still struggles with moving. This summer, she became the first patient in South Florida to get an implant of a new and only FDA-approved nerve stimulation device designed to help ischemic stroke survivors regain movement in their arms and hands. This first procedure was at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Lara’s rehab was at at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, part of a partnership between Jackson Health System and UHealth. Every year, thousands in the United States have a stroke , with one occurring every 40 seconds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of strokes are ischemic, often caused by blood clots that obstruct blood flow to the brain. For survivors, most of whom are left with some level of disability, the Vivistim Paired VNS System, the device implanted in Lara’s chest, could be a game changer in recovery, said Dr. Robert Starke, a UHealth neurosurgeon and interventional neuroradiologist. He also serves as co-director of endovascular neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, part of Miami-Dade’s public hospital system. Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, right, runs into her rehabilitation neurology physician Dr. Gemayaret Alvarez, before her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms, goes through exercises while her therapist activates the device during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA- approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, right, runs into her rehabilitation neurology physician Dr. Gemayaret Alvarez, before her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) The Vivistim Paired VNS System is a small pacemaker-like device implanted in the upper chest and neck area. Patients can go home the same day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the stroke rehabilitation system in 2021 to be used alongside post-ischemic stroke rehabilitation therapy to treat moderate to severe mobility issues in hands and arms. Lara’s occupational therapist can activate the device during rehabilitation sessions to electrically stimulate the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain down to the abdomen and regulates various parts of the body’s nervous system. The electrical stimulation rewires the brain to improve a stroke survivor’s ability to move their arms and hands. Lara also has a magnet she can use to activate the device when she wants to practice at home. Her therapy consists of repetitive tasks, including coloring, pinching cubes and grabbing and releasing cylindrical shapes. After several weeks of rehabilitation therapy with the device, Lara has seen improvement. “Little by little, I’m noticing that my hand is getting stronger. I am already able to brush my teeth with the left hand,” she told the Miami Herald in September. Since then, Lara has finished the initial six-week Vivitism therapy program, and is continuing to use the device in her rehabilitation therapy. She continues to improve and can now eat better with her left hand and can brush her hair with less difficulty, according to her occupational therapist, Neil Batungbakal. Lara learned about the device through an online group for stroke survivors and contacted the company to inquire. She then connected them with her Jackson medical team. Now a year later, the device is available to Jackson patients. So far, four patients have received the implant at Jackson. Starke sees the device as an opportunity to help bring survivors one step closer to regaining full mobility. Strokes are a leading cause of disability worldwide. While most stroke survivors can usually recover some function through treatment and rehabilitation, they tend to hit a “major plateau” after the first six months of recovery, he said. Vivistim, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, could change that. Jackson Health said results of a clinical trial published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet in 2021 showed that the device, “when paired with high-repetition, task-specific occupational or physical therapy, helps generate two to three times more hand and arm function for stroke survivors than rehabilitation therapy alone.” The device has even shown to benefit patients 20 years from their original stroke, according to Starke. “So now a lot of these patients that had strokes 10-15 years ago that thought that they would never be able to use their arm in any sort of real functional way are now able to have a real meaningful function, which is pretty tremendous,” Starke said. Vivistim’s vagus-nerve stimulation technology was developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Texas Biomedical Device Center and is being sold commercially by Austin-based MicroTransponder, a company started by university graduates. Similar devices are used to treat epilepsy and depression . For Lara, the device is a new tool to help her recovery journey. “Everything becomes a challenge so we are working with small things every day because I want to get back as many functions as possible,” Lara said. Patients interested in Vivistim should speak with their doctor to check their eligibility. The FDA said patients should make sure to discuss any prior medical history, including concurrent forms of brain stimulation, current diathermy treatment, previous brain surgery, depression, respiratory diseases and disorders such as asthma, and cardiac abnormalities. “Adverse events included but were not limited to dysphonia (difficulty speaking), bruising, falling, general hoarseness, general pain, hoarseness after surgery, low mood, muscle pain, fracture, headache, rash, dizziness, throat irritation, urinary tract infection and fatigue,” the FDA said. MicroTransponder says the device is “covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance with prior authorization on a case-by-case basis.” To learn more about the device, visit vivistim.com. ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.The Steam Deck is one of the best portable gaming devices around, despite one major shortcoming: It doesn’t run Windows. Unlike the Asus ROG Ally , the Lenovo Legion Go, and a fleet of other devices that come with Windows preinstalled, the Steam Deck uses Linux. To Valve’s credit, its handheld alone has changed the perception of gaming on Linux. It can run most Steam games pretty well, but you’ll need Windows if you want to play PC Game Pass titles, or take advantage of Epic Games Store’s constant stream of free games. You’ll also need Windows if you play multiplayer games that use anti-cheat software that isn’t compatible with Linux. That includes Destiny 2 , Fortnite , Apex Legends , and more. The simplest way to get Windows 11 on your Steam Deck without altering (and potentially screwing up) its internal file system is to make a portable version of the OS, conveniently stored on a USB-C SSD that you can easily plug into the Deck when you want it, and unplug it when you don’t. I’m going to walk you through the many steps required to get this done. This is a long guide, but try not to feel daunted; although the process is long, each of the steps is still fairly simple. Buy a new USB-C SSD, or construct your own (If you already have the SSD handy that you want to use, skip to the next step.) I suggest buying the smallest (in terms of form factor, not storage) portable SSD you can afford. As for internal storage, 2 TB should last you a while, but 1 TB or less may be sufficient for your needs. Crucial’s X6 2 TB SSD is a good, relatively small, and affordable option that connects via USB-C. It’s not that small, though. For something even smaller, prepare to pay more. Genki’s $49.99 SavePoint SSD enclosure is the better route by a wide margin. It’s tiny, fitting a compact M.2 2230-size SSD (not included), and it’s the only enclosure I’ve used that was thoughtful enough to include a second USB-C port in its design, allowing for passthrough charging. Normally, you give up the option to charge your Steam Deck when you connect an SSD — not with this one. It also includes a magnet, letting you secure it to your Steam Deck so it doesn’t dangle. Once you get your M.2 SSD, simply open the enclosure and insert it. Genki SavePoint This external M.2 2230 enclosure is a little fancier than others, containing a heatsink to stay cool, plus a second USB-C port that allows for up to 100 W of passthrough charging to keep handhelds charged up. Alternatively, you could buy an M.2 2280 SSD on a deal, plus this $29.99 SSD enclosure that’ll let you easily connect it to your Deck. It’ll be a bit bigger in size than the aforementioned Crucial and Genki SSDs, but it’ll work just the same. Download Windows 11 In case you didn’t know, it’s free, legal, and easy to download, install, and use Windows 11 (unregistered copies lack personalization options and feature a persistent watermark on the bottom-right corner of your screen). Microsoft hosts downloads of its latest OS, and grabbing a copy is a necessary part of this process. Head to this page and scroll down to the section called “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices.” Select “Windows 11 (multi-edition OS for x64 devices),” then hit the blue “Download Now” button. A page will load, then display another option that asks you to select your desired language. Once you do that, select “Confirm,” then finally click “64-bit download” to initiate the download. Create a bootable version of Windows 11 on your SSD With your SSD connected to the PC where you downloaded the Windows 11 file, it’s time to turn it into a bootable drive that your Steam Deck can recognize when you boot it up. Start by downloading a copy of Rufus , a free, simple-to-use application that specializes in turning USB devices into bootable drives. Scroll down to the “Latest Releases” section and download the latest standard version for 64-bit systems. In your downloads folder, find Rufus and open it. The first two steps include hitting the “SELECT” button on the app’s right side, then finding the Windows 11 OS file in your downloads. (The version of the file at the time of publishing is called “Win11_24H2_English_x64.”) Double-click it to mount it within Rufus. A message saying “Scanning image” will appear in its status bar, so hold tight as it verifies the file. Next, make sure you check the box next to “List USB Hard Drives.” Once you do that, your SSD drive should show up. Select it under the “Device” drop-down menu at the top of the program. Once your drive is mounted, click the drop-down window under “Image option,” then select “Windows To Go.” Selecting this option instead of “Standard Windows Installation” is what lets Windows run off of your SSD without having to install the whole OS on your Steam Deck, which is what we want in this case. Under “Volume label” in the “Format Options” section, feel free to name the drive whatever you want. Hit the “Start” button at the bottom and the process will begin to install Windows onto your SSD. Before it begins, a pop-up window will appear, asking which version of Windows you’d like to install. Just select “Windows 11 Home.” A second pop-up window will appear with more options to specify. You can select the first two, as well as the final option. You’re set with Windows on your SSD once this process finishes, but we’re not done yet. Download Windows drivers for your Steam Deck In order for your Steam Deck’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPU, and other components to work properly in Windows, you’ll need to grab Valve’s official drivers for the handheld. Open this page , then scroll to the section about whichever Steam Deck you have (the OLED or the LCD). Download each of the drivers listed under the Deck you’ll be running Windows on, and keep the page open, as it’ll serve as a useful guide later on. (Note: As Valve’s page indicates, the Steam Deck OLED needs to be running beta system software in order for its Bluetooth driver to work properly in Windows. To install the beta, head to settings, click into system, then in the “Beta participation” section, change “Stable” to “Beta” release, then restart your Deck.) Each driver will download as a .zip file, and you can unzip and extract the contents of each of the six downloads. Make a new folder called “Steam Deck drivers” or something similar, then move all of the extracted folders into it. Then, move this folder full of drivers into the root directory of the SSD you have that now has Windows installed onto it. Boot into Windows for the first time Unless you have the Genki SavePoint SSD enclosure, which allows for passthrough charging while in use, make sure to fully charge your Steam Deck before booting into Windows for the first time. Tap the “Steam” button on your Steam Deck, navigate down to “Power,” and select “Shut down.” Once the system has turned off, connect your SSD that contains Windows and your Steam Deck drivers. Then, hold the volume down button and click the Deck’s power button, without letting go of volume down until you hear the system chime. This should boot into the Steam Deck’s drive selector screen. Use the right touchpad to hover over your drive, then pull the right trigger as you hover over it. A lengthy loading process will take place as Windows initializes. Answer the questions it displays, but select “I don’t have internet” if it asks for Wi-Fi. Then, you’ll eventually get to the Windows home screen. You’ll notice something odd — that it’s displaying sideways. Fear not. In the next section, I’ll walk through how to fix this seemingly unavoidable quirk. Make Windows display correctly On an open section of the home screen, pull the left trigger to “right click,” which displays a bunch of options. Select “Display Settings.” Scroll down (either with your finger or the left touchpad) until you find “Display orientation” under the “Scale & layout” section. Change it from “Portrait” to “Landscape.” That solves that. Install your Steam Deck drivers It might be tempting to click around in Windows to initialize apps and install some games, but let’s continue on with the Steam Deck driver installation first. Open the folder where you opted to store them, and with Valve’s driver page open on your phone or PC, install them on the Deck according to its instructions. Use the left trigger to open up each file’s options, letting you easily select the correct option to install them. In case the Steam Deck hasn’t displayed a “your system must restart for changes to take effect” pop-up by the time you’ve finished installing the six drivers, go ahead and restart Windows 11 in order for the hardware changes to be reflected. The device should automatically reboot back into Windows without you having to hold down your Deck’s volume down button. But if not, at least you know how to get back to the Windows OS. Have fun! From here on out, it’s all about customizing your experience to the way you want it to be. The Xbox app is preinstalled with Windows, so signing in there will let you stream or download PC Game Pass games to the same SSD that Windows is installed on. Same goes for any other PC game store you may download. Now that you have your very own fully operational Windows install ready for your Steam Deck, you won’t miss out on any big PC games. Gaming Hardware PC
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DETROIT – A woman was shot while she was driving a vehicle carrying two children in Detroit. Michigan State Police in Detroit responded to the scene on westbound I-94 near Mt. Elliott Street at 1:40 p.m. on Thursday after receiving a call that a female driver had been shot. It was reported that the women had been shot and that the vehicle had multiple bullet holes in it. There were also shell casings on the freeway, police said. The woman was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The two children in the car were not injured, police said, and were taken from the scene by family members. The freeway was closed for an investigation but has been reopened. Police are investigating the alleged shooting. “Currently, we don’t know why the driver was shot at and do not have any information on the suspect or suspect vehicle.” said F/Lt Mike Shaw. “While detectives are using all the technology available to investigate this shooting.” Anyone with information is asked to call either 855-MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy week
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NEW YORK , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of ordinary shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 13, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased ASML ordinary shares during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the ASML class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31159 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13 , 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about ASML's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. 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The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asml-deadline-asml-investors-with-losses-in-excess-of-100k-have-opportunity-to-lead-asml-holding-nv-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302337450.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.By Tobias Alando Trade has been a cornerstone of human civilization, beginning with the ancient barter system and evolving into today’s complex international agreements. In the earliest days, barter trade, a system where people directly exchanged goods without a standard currency, was essential for survival, yet it had limitations. Disparities in value, seasonal shortages, and the challenge of matching each other’s needs fairly, often led to conflicts and stalled exchanges. Such misalignments in wants and resources made transactions cumbersome and hindered economic growth. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Over time, these inefficiencies drove societies to adopt currency, which streamlined trade and gave value a more universal measure. However, as trade grew beyond local communities and regions, new challenges arose, demanding structure and predictability in cross-border exchanges. This paved the way for trade agreements, which have become the foundation of international commerce today. Designed to reduce barriers like tariffs and quotas, these agreements enable smoother, fairer exchanges between nations, fostering both bilateral and multilateral relationships. Where barter was once limited to immediate needs and resources, modern trade agreements now support an interconnected global economy, encouraging growth, innovation, and mutual prosperity. One such agreement that has been pivotal in shaping trade dynamics is the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that is designed to create a free trade area between the EU and Kenya. Its primary objectives include promoting sustainable development, ensuring economic stability, and enhancing trade between EU and Kenya. By eliminating tariffs and quotas on goods, the EPA seeks to provide Kenyan products with greater access to EU markets by enhancing export opportunities. The goals of the EPA extend beyond mere tariff reductions; they also aim to enhance economic cooperation and address various trade-related issues such as supply-side constraints including compliance with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards and enhancing capacity to implement trade facilitation measures. For Kenya, this means not only the potential for increased exports but also the ability to attract foreign investment, which is crucial for economic growth. Local manufacturers can plug into this framework by leveraging the advantages offered through the EPA, such as accessing European markets without facing prohibitive tariffs. Trade between Kenya and the EU has not been entirely balanced. According to International Trade Centre (ITC), Kenya Exported products worth $1.1 billion to the EU while importing $1.7 billion, representing a slight trade imbalance of $0.6 billion in favor of EU in 2022. To scale up trade and bridge this imbalance, Kenyan industries must focus on manufacturing high-quality value – added products, moving beyond the agriculturally based products and raw materials. The EU market, with its diverse consumer base, presents opportunities for Kenyan products, including textiles, processed foods, and manufactured goods. By investing in capacity building and technology, local manufacturers can create high-quality products that meet EU standards. As Kenya awaits the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by United States of America, there is an opportunity to further enhance our trade relations with the EU. By aligning its manufacturing strategies with the requirements of EU, Kenya can ensure that its products meet the necessary quality and regulatory standards, thus enhancing its competitiveness on the global stage. However, the journey towards seamless trading between Kenya and the EU is not without its challenges. A myriad of issues continue to hinder trade at national level, including competitiveness, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of access to finance for local manufacturers. To foster a conducive trading environment, both governments must engage in dialogue to address these barriers. Initiatives that simplify customs procedures, enhance transport networks, and financial support to local manufacturers will be crucial in bolstering trade for both parties. Furthermore, creating awareness and providing training for local businesses on how to navigate international trade can empower them to tap into opportunities offered by the Kenya EU – EPA agreement. Kenya must also protect its market from an influx of low-quality imports that could undercut local industries. By enforcing quality standards, the government can prevent the local market from becoming a dumping ground, ensuring that domestic products remain competitive both at home and abroad. Kenya possesses the resources and ambition to make export-led growth a reality. Tackling logistical hurdles, enhancing industry skills, and promoting a robust national brand will position Kenya as a global trade leader. The Made in Kenya label, symbolizing quality, innovation, and dependability can become a hallmark of Kenya’s competitive economy. For Kenyan industries to excel internationally, they must be agile, resilient, and competitive. Stable and predictable tax policies, affordable access to credit, and targeted skill development initiatives can also provide local industries with the boost they need to perform well internationally. By investing in these areas, Kenya can create a business environment that enables its products to compete with those from other emerging and established economies. The result is not just an increase in exports, but a strengthening of Kenya’s global brand – a shift from traditional exports like tea and coffee to a more diversified export portfolio. Now is the time for Kenya to expand its export portfolio and elevate the ‘Made in Kenya’ label as a symbol of innovation and quality. By embracing this vision, Kenya can transform trade into a pathway to prosperity for all its citizens, fostering a future where exports are not merely transactions, but reflections of a thriving, globally respected economy. The writer is the Ag. Chief Executive of Kenya Association of Manufacturers and can be reached at ceo@kam.co.ke . See author's posts
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced that on December 2, 2024 the Company granted restricted stock units (RSUs) representing 18,600 shares of its common stock to one newly-hired non-executive employee. The grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and granted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Inducement Equity Plan as an inducement material to the new employee entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The RSUs will vest over four years, with 25% of the shares underlying each RSU award vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by the Company through each vesting date. About Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s pipeline includes iPSC-derived natural killer (NK) cell and T-cell product candidates, which are selectively designed, incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, and are intended to deliver multiple therapeutic mechanisms to patients. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com . Contact: Christina Tartaglia Precision AQ 212.362.1200 christina.tartaglia@precisionaq.com