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Moreover, Nvidia has pledged to maintain Arm's neutrality and commitment to licensing its technology to all customers on fair terms. This could address some of the concerns about potential anti-competitive behavior and ensure that Arm's technology continues to benefit a wide range of companies and industries.(The Center Square) – Ohio House Democrats want Gov. Mike DeWine to veto several parts of bills passed during a flurry of activity as the two-year General Session came to a close last week. The requests came in a letter to DeWine and included the controversial House Bill 8, also known as the Parents Bill of Rights. That bill, among other things, includes a provision that requires school personnel to notify parents if a student confides to be gay or has gender identity concerns. It also requires school districts to allow religious release time during the school day. “House Bill 8 pushes Ohio’s teachers and counselors to out students questioning their identity, even when this information may endanger the safety and wellbeing of the child at home. This law will not help our families but will drive children further into isolation, drastically harming their personal safety and mental health,” House Democrats said in a statement. “The addition to the bill requiring districts to have religious relief time during the school day interferes with the ability of communities to build the education best for their children.” The letter also asks for two line-item vetoes in House Bill 315, a 441-page bill introduced on the morning of the last day of the session. Part of that bill prohibits any political subdivision, public officials or state agency from enforcing any guideline, mandate, recommendation or rule from the World Health Organizations. “This is a broad declaration in law against following evidence-based and trusted public health guidelines. It could quickly chill the ability of health districts and public officials to keep our communities healthy because recommended policy happens to align with World Health Organization positions,” the letter reads. “To help maintain the health of Ohioans and allow local officials the ability to do what is best for the health of our communities, please veto this provision.” Another part of the bill allows police departments to charge a fee for public documents relating to body camera footage in an investigation into an officer’s use of deadly force. “Public records inherently belong to the public; law enforcement videos are a key mechanism for transparency and increasing public trust. The neighborhoods that most commonly experience police shootings and use of force will be most impacted by this policy change and cost barrier. Residents, grassroots organizations, and families of those involved should not have to foot the bill for critical transparency,” the letter reads.Biden pledges £472m for rail project to improve access to Africa’s minerals
SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE ), the cloud database platform company, today announced it has granted equity awards under its 2023 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan to new employees who joined Couchbase. On November 21, 2024 , Couchbase granted 9 non-executive employees equity awards in the form of service-based restricted stock units ("RSU Awards"), representing the right to receive up to 19,905 shares of Couchbase, Inc. common stock in the aggregate, with fifty percent (50%) of the shares subject to such RSU Awards vesting on the first quarterly vesting date following the one (1) year anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the shares subject to such RSU Awards vesting on each quarterly vesting date thereafter conditioned upon each employee's continued employment on the vesting date(s). The inducement grants were approved by Couchbase's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, as required by Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4), and were granted as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4). About Couchbase Modern customer experiences need a flexible database platform that can power applications spanning from cloud to edge and everything in between. Couchbase's mission is to simplify how developers and architects develop, deploy and run modern applications wherever they are. We have reimagined the database with our fast, flexible and affordable cloud database platform Capella, allowing organizations to quickly build applications that deliver premium experiences to their customers– all with best-in-class price performance. More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their modern applications. For more information, visit www.couchbase.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @couchbase . Couchbase ® , the Couchbase logo and the names and marks associated with Couchbase's products are trademarks of Couchbase, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE Couchbase, Inc.
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump said Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, was a “proven leader for common sense regulations.” In the years since leaving the SEC, Atkins has made the case against too much market regulation. “He believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that are responsive to the needs of Investors, & that provide capital to make our Economy the best in the World. He also recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The commission oversees U.S. securities markets and investments and is currently led by Gary Gensler, who has been leading the U.S. government’s crackdown on the crypto industry. Gensler, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, announced last month that he would be stepping down from his post on the day that Trump is inaugurated — Jan. 20, 2025. Trump, once a crypto skeptic, had pledged to make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. Money has poured into crypto assets since he won . Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, is now above $95,000. And shares in crypto platform Coinbase have surged more than 70% since the election. Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase, congratulated Atkins in a post on X. “We appreciate his commitment to balance in regulating U.S. securities markets and look forward to his fresh leadership at (the SEC),” Grewal wrote. “It’s sorely needed and cannot come a day too soon.” Atkins began his career as a lawyer and has a long history working in the financial markets sector, both in government and private practice. In the 1990s, he worked on the staffs of two former SEC chairmen, Richard C. Breeden and Arthur Levitt. His work as an SEC commissioner started in 2002, a time when the fallout from corporate scandals at Enron and WorldCom had turned up the heat on Wall Street and its government regulators. Atkins was widely considered the most conservative member of the SEC during his tenure at the agency and known to have a strong free-market bent. As a commissioner, he called for greater transparency in and analysis of the costs and benefits of new SEC rules. He also emphasized investor education and increased enforcement efforts against those who steal from investors over the internet, manipulate markets, engage in Ponzi schemes and other types of fraud. At the same time, Atkins objected to stiff penalties imposed on companies accused of fraudulent conduct, contending that they did not deter crime. He caused a stir in the summer of 2006 when he said the practice of granting stock options to executives before the disclosure of news that was certain to increase the share price did not constitute insider trading. U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, a North Carolina Republican and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said Atkins has the experience needed to “restore faith in the SEC.” “I’m confident his leadership will lead to clarity for the digital asset ecosystem and ensure U.S. capital markets remain the envy of the world,” McHenry posted on X. Atkins already has some experience working for Trump. During Trump's first term, Atkins was a member of the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum , an advisory group of more than a dozen CEOs and business leaders who offered input on how to create jobs and speed economic growth. In 2017, Atkins joined the Token Alliance, a cryptocurrency advocacy organization. Crypto industry players welcomed Trump’s victory in the hopes that he would push through legislative and regulatory changes that they’ve long lobbied for. Trump himself has launched World Liberty Financial, a new venture with family members to trade cryptocurrencies. ___ AP Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Josh Boak in Washington and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report.As the love protagonist of "Beauty Overload," you will have the chance to interact with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and storylines. From the mysterious stranger who captures your heart to the loyal friend who supports you through thick and thin, every interaction you have will shape the narrative and your character's journey.
In the fast-paced world of esports and gaming, Sora has emerged as a game-changer with its open platform for content creation and sharing. As the popular game "Vivid Video" continues to dominate the competitive gaming scene, Sora's commitment to fostering community engagement and innovation has propelled it to the forefront of the gaming industry.AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1
Mumbai: A day after the landslide victory, the Mahayuti partners have internally started a discussion about the government formation, and as per sources, a formula of 21-12-10 based on the number of seats won is being worked upon. Mahayuti has won a record 236 seats of which 132 were won by the BJP, Shiv Sena 57 and NCP 41. Sources said the parties have arrived at the probable formula of 21-12-10 for the induction of ministers in the new cabinet. Of the total 43 ministers, BJP will have a lion’s share with 21 ministers, 12 to Shiv Sena and 10 to NCP. The Mahayuti has held a preliminary discussion on the cabinet formula and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar are expected to visit Delhi to discuss with the BJP’s Central leadership, including Home Minister Amit Shah. Sources said that the ministerial posts would be distributed according to the number of seats won by the three partners. According to the ministerial formula of the constituent parties in the grand alliance, one ministerial post will be given for every six to seven MLAs. A three-term legislator of the Mahayuti said, “If we consider one ministerial post for every six to seven MLAs, the BJP with 132 seats will get 22 to 24 minister posts in the new government. Shiv Sena, which bagged 57 seats, can get 10 to 12 ministerial posts. Similarly, Ajit Pawar led NCP, which won 41 seats, will get a total of 8 to 10 ministerial posts.” He cited the present stipulated norms that the council of ministers can have a maximum of 43 members including the chief minister. However, three parties have yet to formally decide on the chief minister’s post as it will be finalised during their discussion with the BJP’s central leadership in Delhi. The Mahayuti sources said that after the nod from the BJP’s central leadership, the leader of the Mahayuti will formally stake a claim for the formation of government and it is likely that the swearing-in ceremony may take place by Wednesday. Interestingly, a chorus is growing in BJP for Devendra Fadnavis to become the chief minister while several leaders from Shiv Sena have made a strong pitch for Eknath Shinde to continue as the chief minister. On the other hand, a large section of the newly elected legislators of NCP are pressing for Ajit Pawar to take over as the next chief minister. “Considering the NCP’s strike rate, Ajit Pawar can be the chief minister,” said veteran party leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was re-elected from Yeola constituency in Nashik district. State BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said there has been no decision on the chief minister’s post. “Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will first hold discussions on the CM’s post and thereafter will also discuss the issue with the BJP’s central leadership,” he added.Inter Milan goalkeeper Ionut-Radu will leave the club in January
The issue of burden sharing within NATO is complex and multifaceted. It involves economic, political, and security considerations that must be carefully balanced. While President Trump's emphasis on fair payment is understandable, the question remains whether his tough rhetoric will ultimately lead to positive outcomes for the alliance.President Joe Biden pledged another 600 million US dollars (£472 million) on Wednesday for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administration. Mr Biden told African leaders the resource-rich continent of more than 1.4 billion people had been “left behind for much too long”. “But not anymore,” Mr Biden added. “Africa is the future.” Mr Biden used the third and final day of a visit to Angola – his long-awaited, first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president – to travel to the coastal city of Lobito and tour an Atlantic port terminal that’s part of the Lobito Corridor railway redevelopment. Mr Biden described it as the largest US investment in a train project outside America. The US and allies are investing heavily in the project that will refurbish nearly 1,200 miles of train lines connecting to the mineral-rich areas of Congo and Zambia in central Africa. The corridor, which likely will take years to complete, gives the US better access to cobalt, copper and other critical minerals in Congo and Zambia that are used in batteries for electric vehicles, electronic devices and clean energy technologies that Mr Biden said would power the future. China is dominant in mining in Congo and Zambia. The US investment has strategic implications for US-China economic competition, which went up a notch this week as they traded blows over access to key materials and technologies. The African leaders who met with Mr Biden on Wednesday said the railway corridor offered their countries a much faster route for minerals and goods – and a convenient outlet to Western markets. “This is a project that is full of hope for our countries and our region,” said Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, whose country has more than 70% of the word’s cobalt. “This is not just a logistical project. It is a driving force for economic and social transformation for millions of our people.” The leaders said the corridor should spur private-sector investment and improve a myriad of related areas like roads, communication networks, agriculture and clean energy technologies. For the African countries, it could create a wave of new jobs for a burgeoning young population. Cargo that once took 45 days to get to the US – usually involving trucks via South Africa – would now take around 45 hours, Mr Biden said. He predicted the project could transform the region from a food importer to exporter. It’s “something that if done right will outlast all of us and keep delivering for our people for generations to come,” he said. The announcement of an additional $600 million took the U.S.’s investment in the Lobito Corridor to 4.0 billion dollars (£3.15 billion).
In a heartbreaking and tragic turn of events, a mother and daughter from Taiwan took their own lives after falling victim to a scam that cost them millions of dollars. What is even more distressing is that when they tried to report the scam to the authorities before their untimely deaths, they were met with ridicule and mockery from the police.As the curtains are drawn on the group stage of the Champions League, every match becomes crucial in determining the fate of the participating teams. The stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and the excitement is at its peak as fans brace themselves for a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou once said, "Sophie Marceau is the goddess in my heart." This statement not only reflects his admiration for the talented French actress, but also signifies the profound impact that international collaborations in cinema can have. Zhang Yimou, known for his visually stunning and emotionally resonant films, has crossed cultural boundaries to create masterpieces that resonate with audiences around the world.Mixed Reality Market: Growth to USD 76.91B by 2031