In recent years, the Chinese Super League has witnessed a significant influx of foreign talent, with top players from around the world choosing to ply their trade in the rapidly developing football market of China. While this has undoubtedly raised the profile of Chinese football and helped improve the overall quality of the league, there is a growing consensus that in order for Chinese football to truly transform and compete at the global level, the focus must shift towards nurturing and developing local talent. One of the key strategies in achieving this goal is to encourage young Chinese players to seek opportunities in Europe, where they can challenge themselves against the best and gain valuable experience that can benefit both themselves and Chinese football as a whole.None
The STEM Exploration Camp (STEC) 2024, hosted by Sekolah Kebangsaan Pekan Menumbok, Sabah, Malaysia, brought together 180 students from Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Indonesia. Held from November 29 to December 2, the three-day co-curricular activity was organised by the Sabah State Education Department in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Sabah; Keningau Campus Teacher Education Institute; Kent Campus Teacher Education Institute; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; and the Malaysian Headmasters’ Association (PGMB) Sabah, under the management of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pekan Menumbok for 2024. Representing Brunei, participants comprised two officers from the Department of Schools, Ministry of Education (MoE) along with six teachers and 30 students from Rataie Primary School; Mentiri Primary School; Rimba II Primary School; Awang Haji Mohd Yusof Katimahar Primary School; Lamunin Primary School; and Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Primary School in Kuala Belait. INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES: A FUSION OF LEARNING AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES STEC 2024 offered an array of hands-on activities designed to engage and inspire students, including ice-breaking activities that highlighted scientific skills and concepts, inquiry-based science education (IBSE) competitions to boost critical thinking, Micro:Bit challenges fostering creative communication and problem-solving through digital technology, and engineering design process (EDP) projects that nurtured creativity and collaboration. The camp not only provided valuable learning experiences but also celebrated participants’ achievements. A standout moment of international collaboration saw a team of students from Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Kumpulan 2) emerge as the overall champions of STEC 2024, securing first place. Students during the STEM Exploration Camp 2024. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Participants from Brunei Darussalam in a group photo. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Additionally, another team from the three countries clinched second place in the IBSE competition, underscoring the importance of collaboration and critical thinking fostered throughout the camp. Reflecting on the EDP activity, lecturer from Kent Campus Teacher Education Institute Dr Chiam Sun May, who led the session, said, “Through their EDP projects and the use of science notebooks, the students from Brunei demonstrated a solid foundation in the EDP approach and were able to apply it effectively in problem-solving. “They were also skilled in using science notebooks, documenting their observations and findings like real scientists.” A POSITIVE IMPACT The event garnered glowing reviews from both students and teachers alike. Abas bin Haji Ali, a teacher from Lamunin Primary School, shared his enthusiasm about the camp’s impact, “The students participating in the STEM Camp Exploration at Kuala Penyu are exposed to a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that encourages them to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through interactive activities and problem-solving challenges. “Collaborating with international delegates broadens their perspectives, fosters a global mindset, and deepens their appreciation for STEM fields.” For Mohamad Syahril bin Norudin, a teacher from Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Primary School, the experience was equally inspiring. He was particularly moved by watching a teacher from Kota Kinabalu guide his students through fun and interactive STEM activities. A student, Nur Arisya Syifa binti Muhd Norzairi from Rimba II Primary School, also reflected on the enriching experience, “We were grouped with participants from different countries, which taught us teamwork and the importance of diversity. “Activities like experimenting with water pressure and building light and temperature-sensing robots were not only fun but also educational. Being awarded ‘Best Female Participant’ was the highlight of my journey.” Another first-time participant, Nur Hazarena Alina binti Abdullah from Awang Haji Mohd Yusof Katimahar Primary School, expressed her excitement at meeting new friends from the region, “We learned a lot of new things such as Micro:Bits. For Micro:Bits, I learned that if the car doesn’t work or move, we must never give up. We can think, find out what’s wrong, and try again. This experience motivated me to keep striving and learning more about STEM.” A PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH The camp was not just beneficial for students. Teachers had the chance to engage with peers from other countries, exchanging best practices and gaining insights into diverse teaching methods. The experience, described as a “valuable platform for professional growth”, allowed educators to return to their classrooms quipped with fresh ideas to inspire the next generation of STEM talent. Ultimately, STEC 2024 highlighted the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping young minds. By combining academic challenges with cultural exchange, the programme inspired students to view STEM not just as subjects, but as tools to make a meaningful impact on society. As the world continues to evolve, programmes like STEC will remain essential in equipping the youth to respond to and overcome tomorrow’s challenges. – James KonThe release of this celebratory artwork serves as a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of both the Halo and Indiana Jones franchises. It demonstrates the willingness of creators to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and explore new and exciting possibilities for storytelling and world-building.
One of the key purposes of professional associations is to uphold standards of excellence and ethics within the industry. By allowing anyone to become a member without proper vetting, these associations may be diluting the quality of their membership base and undermining the credibility of the profession. This not only devalues the efforts of professionals who have worked hard to meet the association's standards but also poses a risk to the public who rely on these professionals for their expertise and services.GREGG Wallace may be entirely edited out of the next series of MasterChef to ensure it can be broadcast. It's been a tumultuous week for the greengrocer, 60, who quit the BBC show as he is investigated for a barrage of off-screen misconduct complaints. 4 Gregg Wallace may be entirely edited out of the next series of MasterChef Credit: BBC But Gregg completed filming the upcoming installment alongside his co-host John Torode, 59, just last month. While The Professionals spin-off continues to air, MasterChef Celebrity's Christmas specials have been canned. The Beeb has stated its future will depend on the results of an ongoing investigation. And a production insider has claimed removing Gregg from the episodes is a viable option. read more on Gregg Wallace shock story Victoria Derbyshire recoils as Gregg Wallace’s ghostwriter reveals sex comment heating up Gregg Wallace’s TV rival ‘pulls ahead in race to replace him on MasterChef’ The source told MailOnline , "John and Gregg were always shot with separate cameras. "Any two-shots or wide angles featuring both presenters can be edited. Removing Gregg entirely is a challenging but achievable task." John has continued filming abroad, with Irish chef Anna Haugh stepping in to replace Gregg. Anna, a familiar face to the show’s audience, joined John to provide feedback to contestants in Gregg’s absence. Most read in Reality Trial champ First star confirmed for I’m A Celebrity’s iconic Cyclone as they win immunity Vote Chaos I'm A Celeb in fix row as fans left furious by delayed voting Flirty Hint MAFS groom fuels ‘affair’ rumours as he brands bride 'female version of me' edited out Married At First Sight bosses forced to step in and cut violent scenes from show Filming for the upcoming season concluded earlier this week. The series had been scheduled for a Spring 2025 release, but its air date is now uncertain. Moment visibly horrified Victoria Derbyshire recoils as Gregg Wallace’s ghostwriter reveals stomach churning Eton Mess sex comment to her Despite the sudden change, production sources praised the smooth transition. Another source said, "It couldn’t have gone better given the circumstances. Anna Haugh was brilliant, and the team worked hard to keep the atmosphere calm for the amateur finalists." Editing Gregg out of pre-recorded material is not without precedent for the BBC. In past instances, individuals accused of misconduct have been removed from shows before broadcast. 4 John Torode repeatedly raised concerns about Gregg's behaviour on MasterChef — but no action was taken Credit: BBC 4 Torode was unhappy about some of Wallace’s on-set language Credit: BBC A contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race was removed from an entire season following accusations of inappropriate behavior. And TV presenter Jay Blades , who was charged last month with physically and emotionally abusing his wife, has not been featured in episodes of The Repair Shop that were pre-recorded. Representatives for Banijay and Gregg have been contacted for comment. Tonight, The Sun revealed John repeatedly raised concerns about Gregg's behaviour on MasterChef — but no action was taken. The chef was unhappy about some of Wallace’s on-set language and was aware of his bullish reputation, pals say. The Aussie is understood to have spoken to officials at production firm Banijay about his co-host. He and actress wife Lisa Faulkner are now keen to publicly distance themselves from the scandal, viewing it as a PR disaster. Last night, a source said: “John is not stupid — of course, he was aware of some of Gregg’s less savoury behaviour . He did not condone it, and nor did he engage with it. He does not have a machismo sense of humour and when he made that comment about the pair of them not being friends in real life , he knew what he was doing. “It was his way of distancing himself when attempts to do it otherwise failed. “He repeatedly flagged his behaviour and poor-taste remarks to execs on set and made clear he wasn’t happy. It was never a formal complaint, rather a series of spoken concerns raised. “He does not know whether any formal record was ever made but the sense he got was that bosses needed to protect the MasterChef brand at all costs and that meant turning a blind eye. “He and Lisa are mortified with the fall-out, and are considering hiring a PR to help handle the situation and extract themselves as quickly as possible.” Wallace is accused of making sexual remarks to staff and guests across multiple programmes over 17 years, as well as allegations of groping colleagues and contestants . He denies any behaviour of a sexually harassing nature and has stepped back from MasterChef while Banijay UK investigates. MasterChef Hosts in Feud: Gregg Wallace vs John Torode This week, John wrote on Instagram: “I love my job, and I love MasterChef. I love being part of it and will continue to be part of it. “The thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear and I have found the recent Press reports truly upsetting. John is not stupid — of course, he was aware of some of Gregg’s less savoury behaviour. He did not condone it, and nor did he engage with it A source “But as I hope everyone appreciates, there is an investigation under way, which I fully support, so I cannot make any further comment at this stage, and I hope that you all understand and respect my silence on the matter moving forward.” His wife Lisa, 52, whom he met on Celebrity MasterChef in 2010, reposted his message. They and Wallace, 60, no longer follow each other on Instagram — a move the Londoner prompted as he is reportedly devastated that his co-presenter did not back him. John was best man at his co-host’s fourth wedding in 2016. Read more on the Scottish Sun DECEMBER MISERY Scots face blizzards and travel chaos as weather map reveals 75mph storm WORLD WIDE WEB My dad played for Rangers and now I plan to follow in his footsteps at Ibrox But in an interview the following year, he said pair “weren’t really friends” — which Wallace later claimed earned him a “telling off” from BBC bosses. A spokesperson for John, who has presented MasterChef with Wallace since 2005, did not respond to requests for comment. Gregg Wallace's career to date Gregg Wallace has been a familiar face on TV for years now thanks to his role as a judge on MasterChef - but let's take a closer look at his career so far... Gregg Wallace left school at 15 and started his career working on a fruit and veg stall in London. In 1989, he started George Allan's Greengrocers, a company that grew to a turnover of £7.5 million. Gregg's experience in the world of fruit and veg lead to him co-hosting Veg Talk on BBC Radio 4 with Charlie Hicks for seven years. He then became the first host of Saturday Kitchen in 2002, a role he held for a year before being replaced by Antony Worrall Thompson in 2003. At the same time, Gregg presented a number of food-related TV specials, including Veg Out for the Discovery Channel. Gregg landed his most notable TV role as a co-presenter and judge on BBC's competitive cooking show MasterChef in 2005. He stars alongside John Torode. In 2010 Gregg pursued another life-long dream of opening a restaurant. He opened the establishment Wallace & Co. in Putney. Then, in 2012, he opened Gregg's Bar & Grill in a joint venture with the Bermondsey Square Hotel. Gregg then scored a hosting gig with the BBC, presenting the documentary Supermarket Secrets in August 2013. Unfortunately, times were tough for Gregg, and in the same month, it was reported that one of his companies, West Veg Limited, had folded, owing more than £500,000. In 2014, both of his restaurants folded, with Wallace & Co owing suppliers £150,000. However, his TV career continued to thrive, and in 2015 became the regularly host of the award-winning documentary food series Eat Well for Less? Gregg helmed the show for eight years before stepping away. He also competed on Strictly Come Dancing . Gregg then made Telly history again when he revived the BBC's historical game show Time Commanders. More recently, the celebrity chef has presented a number of travel programmes such as Big Weekends with Gregg Wallace, South Africa with Gregg Wallace, and the food mockumentary, Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat . 4 Gregg - who denies all allegations put against him - issued a video apology for recent comments Credit: PA
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Exa aims to transform the way we search for information online by turning the chaotic and overwhelming experience of traditional search engines into a structured and organized database. With its innovative algorithms and user-friendly interface, Exa allows users to easily access and manage information in a way that suits their needs and preferences.By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
* Policy against prosecuting sitting presidents cited * Courts must approve the two dismissal requests WASHINGTON: US prosecutors moved on Monday to drop the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump involving his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat and his handling of classified documents, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president. The steps by prosecutors working with Special Counsel Jack Smith in the two cases represent a big legal victory for the Republican president-elect, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20. The Justice Department policy that the prosecutors cited dates back to the 1970s. It holds that a criminal prosecution of a sitting president would violate the US Constitution by undermining the ability of the country’s chief executive to function. Courts will still have to approve both requests from prosecutors. The prosecutors in a filing in the election subversion case said the department’s policy requires the case to be dismissed before Trump returns to the White House. “This outcome is not based on the merits or strength of the case against the defendant,” prosecutors wrote in the filing. Smith’s office similarly moved to end its attempt to revive the case accusing Trump of illegally retaining classified documents when he left office in 2021 after his first term as president. But the prosecutors signaled they will still ask a federal appeals court to bring back the case against two Trump associates who had been accused of obstructing that investigation. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung hailed what he called “a major victory for the rule of law.” Trump had faced criminal charges in four cases — the two brought by Smith and two in state courts in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in the New York case while the Georgia case is in limbo. In a post on social media, Trump railed on Monday against the legal cases as a “low point in the History of our Country.” The moves by Smith, who was appointed in 2022 by US Attorney General Merrick Garland, represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Trump in two separate cases accusing him of crimes that threatened US election integrity and national security. Prosecutors acknowledged that the election of a president who faced ongoing criminal cases created an unprecedented predicament for the Justice Department. It shows how Trump’s election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris was not just a political triumph, but also a legal one. Trump pleaded not guilty in August 2023 to four federal charges accusing him of conspiring to obstruct the collection and certification of votes following his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump, who as president will again oversee the Justice Department, was expected to order an end to the federal 2020 election case and to Smith’s appeal in the documents case. Florida-based Judge Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the federal bench, had dismissed the classified documents case in July, ruling that Smith was improperly appointed to his role as special counsel. Smith’s office had been appealing that ruling and indicated on Monday that the appeal would continue as it relates to Trump personal aide Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, a manager at his Mar-a-Lago resort, who had been previously charged alongside Trump in the case. Both Nauta and De Oliveria have pleaded not guilty, as did Trump. In the 2020 election case, Trump’s lawyers had previously said they would seek to dismiss the charges based on a US Supreme Court ruling in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution over official actions taken while in the White House. Smith attempted to salvage the case following that ruling, dropping some allegations but arguing that the rest were not covered by presidential immunity and could proceed to trial. Judge Tanya Chutkan had been due to decide whether the immunity decision required other portions of the case to be thrown out. A trial date originally set for March 2024 had not been rescheduled. The case was brought following an investigation led by Smith into Trump’s attempts to retain power following his 2020 election defeat, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by a mob of his supporters following his inflammatory speech near the White House. Trump denied wrongdoing and argued that the US legal system had been turned against him to damage his presidential campaign. He vowed during the campaign that he would fire Smith if he returned to the presidency. Trump in May became the first former president to be convicted of a crime when a jury in New York found him guilty of felony charges relating to hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election. His sentencing in that case has been indefinitely postponed. The criminal case against Trump in Georgia state court involving the 2020 election is stalled.