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US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% last month from October, up from 0.3% the month before. Measured from 12 months earlier, wholesale prices climbed 3% in November, the sharpest year-over-year rise since February 2023. Higher food prices helped fuel the November wholesale inflation reading, which was higher than economists had expected. Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act. It would eliminate policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for roughly 2.8 million people. The legislation has passed the House. The bill would add more strain on the Social Security Trust funds, which are already estimated to be unable to pay out full benefits beginning in 2035. The measure would add an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes. The announcement comes under the backdrop of a promised reckoning from Republicans who will hold a majority over both chambers of the next Congress and have long called for rescinding the tens of billions of dollars in funding provided to the agency by Democrats. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said improvements made to the agency will help the incoming administration and new Republican majority congress achieve its goals of administering an extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscure The first guest invited to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a celebrity. It was a 10-year-old boy, Leonard Ross, who received the honor by winning a television quiz show. Since then, business titans, political giants and global film stars have all been among those ringing the opening bell at the NYSE. Ronald Reagan rang the bell as president in 1985. Billionaire businessman and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. have also rung the bell. The even list includes famous Muppets: Miss Piggy was once a bell ringer. Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year. The honors Thursday for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump’s remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November. At the stock exchange, Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany and Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump grinned as people chanted “USA” before he opened the trading day and raised his fist. Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied TORONTO (AP) — A senior official in Canada’s most populous province says that Ontario could bar American-made alcohol and restrict electricity to three U.S. states if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products. The states are Michigan, New York and Minnesota. An official in Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government said Thursday that it's contemplating restricting Ontario's liquor control board from buying American-made alcohol. Ontario is also considering restricting exports of Canadian critical minerals required for electric vehicle batteries. Stock market today: Wall Street’s rally stalls as Nasdaq pulls back from its record NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% Thursday for its fourth loss in the last six days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7% from its record set the day before. Reports in the morning showed more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits than expected, while inflation was hotter at the wholesale level than economists expected. Adobe helped drag the stock market lower after giving forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth, impact of Trump trade policies FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point amid signs of weakening growth and concern about the impact of political chaos in France and the possibility of new U.S. import tariffs. The bank’s rate-setting committee made the decision Thursday at its skyscraper headquarters in Frankfurt to lower the benchmark rate from 3.25% to 3%. Lower rates should support growth amid signs that the post-pandemic recovery is slowing in the 20 countries that use the euro currency and concerns that U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump might impose new tariffs, or import taxes, on goods imported to the US after he is inaugurated Jan. 20. YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. YouTube has announced that it’s upping the price of its streaming service’s base plan by $10 — citing rising content costs and other investments. The new $82.99 per month price tag will go into effect starting Jan. 13 for existing subscribers, and immediately for new customers who sign up going forward. YouTube TV has rolled out a series of price hikes over the years. When launched back in 2017, the going price of its streaming package was $35 a month. By 2019, that fee rose to $50 — and has climbed higher and higher since. Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he will step down next month to let President-elect Donald Trump name his choice to lead the agency. Mike Whitaker announced his pending resignation in a message to FAA employees on Thursday. Since taking the helm at the FAA in October 2023, Whitaker has dealt with challenges that include a surge in close calls between planes, a shortage of air traffic controllers and antiquated equipment. He has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a jetliner in January.With a career spanning years, DJ Black Coffee has quickly become one of the most celebrated DJs in the world. WINNING BIG ON THE GLOBAL STAGE Thanks to his talent, the award-winning DJ has managed to cap his career with several accolades, including the prestigious Grammy Award. Over the years, he has made Europe his playing ground and has headlined several gigs across the globe. DJ Black Coffee has rubbed shoulders with several A-listers who have since become friends, including Pharrell Williams and Canadian rapper Drake. Despite being one of the most followed DJs, Black Coffee has managed to keep his private life under wraps, leaving many to guess. Thanks to his huge social media following, he often trends whenever he posts or gets posted. DJ Black Coffee is trending because of his recent video of him taking a spin in his R6.8 million 2025 Rolls Royce Ghost in Cape Town. A fan who bumped into the star in traffic recorded his priceless moment with the DJ and shared the clip of his encounter with the global star online. DJ BLACK COFFEE’S RECENT VIDEO TRENDS Surprisingly, DJ Black Coffee’s left hand was out of his pocket. Over the years, he has kept it away from the camera and always kept it in his pocket. However, that wasn’t the case in the recent viral video. His hand was out, and fans who hadn’t seen his hand trolled the fan for not capturing his hand. Over the years, DJ Black Coffee has opened his left hand, which often thrust him into the top trends. The 48-year-old celebrated DJ was born in eThekwini and later moved to Umtata, 29 km from the home of late South African President Nelson Mandela in Qunu Village. However, while celebrating Nelson Mandela’s release from prison on 11 February 1990, DJ Black Coffee was involved in an accident that left him with a brachial plexus injury on his left arm. A brachial plexus injury involves sudden damage to the network of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord in the neck and extend down into the shoulder, arm, and hand. After all, he has embraced the injury and often ignores the trolls that flood online when his left hand is posted online. Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The San Francisco 49ers are 0-5 in games in which Nick Bosa and Trent Williams do not play. After heavy defeats to the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills without the All-Pro pair, there is a small chance the 49ers could get one of them back on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. While left tackle Williams has been ruled out for a third straight game, the 49ers have listed Bosa as doubtful, despite the defensive end once again missing an entire week of practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Bosa was able to do a little bit more this week, but Williams will once again be a spectator as Jaylon Moore continues to hold the fort at left tackle. Left guard Aaron Banks is listed as questionable as he remains in concussion protocol, but defensive tackle Jordan Elliott is off the injury report with the same issue. Ben Bartch is likely to again deputize for Banks if he cannot go, Bartch having impressed in the loss to Buffalo. Safety Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) is also questionable, leaving open the possibility of him being activated from injured reserve. However, linebacker Dre Greenlaw will not be activated to the 53-man group this week, with his long-awaited return from his Super Bowl Achilles injury more likely to come next Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams. Safety George Odum will miss out with a knee injury that popped up on Thursday, but cornerback Deommodore Lenoir will return from a knee injury that kept him out of the Bills game. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has also shaken off a knee issue and is off the injury report. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.D efending champions Settlers made it three wins in a row when they defeated the Guardians by 72 runs to start the third version of the Bim10 Tournament playing at the Windward Club grounds, Lucas Street in St Philip on Sunday. Yet to lose more than two wickets in any of their innings in the tournament, Settlers’ opening pair of Kadeem Alleyne and Kevin Stoute got off to a blistering start. Alleyne was the main hitter during the early phase when he rushed to 35 in 19 balls before being out caught with the score on 64. Stoute then took over the innings, striking 10 fours and three sixes to score an unbeaten 66 in 26 balls while getting assistance from prolific batter Kevin Wickham, who ended on 31 not-out in 16 balls as Settlers amassed the highest total so far, 146 for one in 10 overs. Wickham has yet to lose his wicket during the tournament and has so far totalled 135 runs in three innings. Kevin Wickham (settlers) has 135 runs in three games and has yet to lose his wicket. In their reply, Guardians had a 36-run opening partnership before losing three wickets for one run (37/3). Two of those wickets were LBW decisions to fast bowler Dario Cumberbatch, who removed Roshon Primus and Shamar Forde, both on the first balls they faced. After their 10 overs, Guardians ended on 74 for six with Athelbert Brathwaite having the top score of 32 in 23 balls, which included five fours and one six. window.zone_load_507124124 = function(z, d) { if (!d.count) document.getElementById('zone_load_507124124').style.display = 'none'; }; Cumberbatch finished with two wickets for 10 runs in his two overs. McCaskie, Pelicans, too much for Warriors In the opening match of day three, Zach McCaskie blasted 62 runs in 24 balls as the Pelicans made it two wins in two matches when they brushed aside the Warriors by nine wickets. Chasing 87 for victory, McCaskie crushed five fours and six sixes as Pelicans reached 87 for one in 5.5 overs. Dario Cumberbatch took two early wickets for settlers as they defeated Guardians. The Pelicans won the toss and invited the Warriors to bat first. Their first five batters reached double figures but failed to make a true impression on the scorecard. They totaled 86 for five in their 10 overs, Raymond Kellman top scoring with 17 in 12 balls. Jamar Ifill took two for 13 in his two overs. Games for Monday at Windward:
Japanese lawmaker drowns in Maldives(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.
VANCOUVER — Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia. Data show the problem spiked during COVID-19 when children began spending more time online — but rates did not wane as police anticipated after lockdowns ended. In B.C., they soared, almost quadrupling from 2021 to 2023. Const. Solana Pare is now warning exploitation of children is likely here to stay, as a technological race between police and predators gains momentum. “Technology is becoming more and more available, and online platforms and social media sites are being used by children younger and younger, which provides an opportunity for predators to connect with them,” Pare said in an interview. Police say child exploitation cases in B.C. went from about 4,600 in 2021 to 9,600 in 2022 to 15,920 reports last year. The upwards trend is seen nationally, too. Statistics Canada says the rate of online child sexual exploitation reported to police rose by 58 per cent from 2019 to 2022, and police data show cases have continued to rise. The RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre reported that from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, it received 118,162 reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation offences — a 15 per cent increase compared with the previous year. Online child sexual exploitation, Pare explained, includes offences such as sextortion, child luring and the creation or distribution of sexually explicit images of a minor. “We don’t see these types of reports going away,” Pare said. “We only see them increasing because the use of electronic devices and social media, and kids being online earlier and earlier is becoming more common. There’s going to be more opportunity for predators to target children online.” Monique St. Germain, general counsel for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, said the most common type of child luring is communicating with a youth online in order get them to produce sexual abuse material. She said “the pandemic accelerated those types of cases, and it hasn’t slowed down.” “The tools (Canadian authorities) have to deal with this type of behaviour are inadequate for the scope and the scale of what’s going on,” she said. Online exploitation gained international attention in 2015 in the case of Port Coquitlam, B.C., teenager, Amanda Todd, who died by suicide after being blackmailed and harassed online by a man for years, starting when she was 12. The month before the 15-year-old died, she uploaded a nine-minute video using a series of flash cards detailing the abuse she experienced by the stranger and how it had affected her life. It’s been viewed millions of times. Dutch national Aydin Coban was extradited to Canada for trial and, in October 2022, he was convicted of charges including the extortion and harassment of Todd. Since then, the term “sextortion” has made its way into the vernacular as more cases come to light. Among them was Carson Cleland, a 12-year-old Prince George, B.C., boy who died by suicide in October 2023 after falling victim to the crime. In New Brunswick that same month, 16-year-old William Doiron took his own life after falling victim to a global sextortion scheme. Mounties across Canada have issued news releases warning of increased cases in their communities, noting that the consequences for the victims can include self-harm and suicide. St. Germain said technology, such as artificial intelligence, is also becoming more user-friendly. “The existence of that technology and its ease of use and ready accessibility is a problem, and it is going to be an increasingly large problem as we move forward,” she said. Pare said police are also adapting to technological advancements in order to keep up with the ever-changing online landscape. “Police are constantly obtaining training on digital technologies to increase our knowledge and understanding of all the intricacies involving their use and how to capture any digital evidence,” she said. Pare said the true rates of the crime are impossible to determine, but pointed to increased social awareness and legislation across North America around mandatory reporting of child abuse material from social media companies as a potential reason for the increase. It’s not going undetected any longer, she said. “Additionally, there’s been a lot of use in artificial intelligence to detect child exploitation materials within those platforms.” Pare said “it’s up to each individual platform” to ensure there is no child sexual abuse material on their sites or apps. “With mandatory reporting, it’s putting the onus back on the electronic service providers to ensure they have measures in place to prevent this from happening, and if it is happening that it is being reported,” she said. “That being said, there are times when things don’t get located.” That is why the Canadian Centre for Child Protection has been advocating for the adoption of the Online Harms Bill that the federal government introduced in February, St. Germain said. “It’s shocking that up until now, we’ve relied on companies to self regulate, meaning we’ve just relied on them to do the right thing,” she said. “What we are seeing in terms of the number of offences and in terms of all the harm that is happening in society as a result of online platforms is completely tied to the decision not to regulate. We need to have rules in any sector, and this sector is no different.” The Online Harms Bill covers seven types of harms, from non-consensual sharing of intimate images to content that can be used to bully a child. Earlier this month, Justice Minister Arif Virani announced the Liberal government will split the bill into two parts: dealing with keeping children safe online, and combating predators and issues related to revenge pornography. “We are putting our emphasis and prioritization and our time and efforts on the first portion of the bill,” Virani told reporters on Dec. 5. Such measures would include a new Digital Safety Commission of Canada, which would compel social media companies to outline how they plan to reduce the risks their platforms pose to users, particularly minors. It would have the power to levy fines and evaluate companies’ digital safety plans. St. Germain said such a split “makes sense,” noting that most objections to the bill are related to changes to the Criminal Code and not measures around curbing harms to children. “There obviously are differences of opinion in terms of what is the best way forward, and what kind of regulatory approach makes sense, and who should the regulator be, but there does seem to be consensus on the idea that we need to do more in terms of protecting children online,” she said, adding that the organization is still in support of the second half of the bill. She said the United Kingdom previously passed its own Online Safety Act that will come into effect in 2025, which includes requiring social media firms to protect children from content such as self-harm material, pornography and violent content. Failure to do so will result in fines. “Canada is really behind,” she said. “The amount of information that has come out of the U.K., the amount of time and care and attention that their legislatures have paid to this issue is really quite remarkable, and we really hope that Canada steps up and does something for Canadian children soon.” In the absence of national legislation, province’s have filled the void. In January, B.C. enacted the Intimate Images Protection Act, providing a path for victims to have online photos, videos or deep fakes expeditiously removed. Individuals are fined up to $500 per day and websites up to $5,000 a day if they don’t comply with orders to stop distributing images that are posted without consent. B.C.’s Ministry of the Attorney General said that as of Dec. 11, the Civil Resolution Tribunal had received a total of 199 disputes under the Intimate Images Protection Act. It said the Intimate Images Protection Service had served more than 240 clients impacted by the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, adding that four awards of $5,000 each and one for $3,000 had been supplied as of mid-December. Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Saskatchewan have also enacted legislation targeting unauthorized distribution of intimate images. St. Germain said the use of provincial powers is also necessary, but it’s not enough. “A piece of provincial legislation is going to be very difficult to be effective against multiple actors in multiple countries,” she said, noting that the online crime is borderless. “We need something bigger — more comprehensive. We need to use all tools in the tool box.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024. Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press
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TikTok's future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January. A panel of three judges on The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled unanimously that the law withstood constitutional scrutiny, rebuffing arguments from the two companies that the statute violated their rights and the rights of TikTok users in the U.S. The government has said it wants ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest its stakes. But if it doesn't and the platform goes away, it would have a seismic impact on the lives of content creators who rely on the platform for income as well as users who use it for entertainment and connection. Here are some details on the ruling and what could happen next: In their lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance, which is also a plaintiff in the case, had challenged the law on various fronts, arguing in part that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and was an unconstitutional bill of attainder that unfairly targeted the two companies. But the court sided with attorneys for the Justice Department who said that the government was attempting to address national security concerns and the way in which it chose to do so did not violate the constitution. The Justice Department has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China. Officials say that Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok's U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread, or suppress, information. However, the U.S. hasn't publicly provided examples of that happening. The appeals court ruling, written by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, said the law was “carefully crafted to deal only with control by a foreign adversary." The judges also rejected the claim that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment. Furthermore, Ginsburg wrote the law did not violate the First Amendment because the government is not looking to “suppress content or require a certain mix of content” on TikTok. TikTok and ByteDance are expected to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear whether the court will take up the case. TikTok indicated in a statement on Friday the two companies are preparing to take their case to high court, saying the Supreme Court has “an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech." "We expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue,” a company spokesperson said. Alan Morrison, a professor at The George Washington University Law School, said he expects the Supreme Court to take up the case because of the novelty of the issues raised in the lawsuit. If that happens, attorneys for the two companies still have to convince the court to grant them an emergency stay that will prevent the government from enforcing the Jan. 19 divestiture deadline stipulated in the law, Morrison said. Such a move could drag out the process until the Justices make a ruling. Tiffany Cianci, a TikTok content creator who has supported the platform, said she was not shocked about the outcome of the court's ruling on Friday because lower courts typically defer to the executive branch on these types of cases. She believes the company will have a stronger case at the Supreme Court. “I believe that the next stages are more likely to produce a victory for TikTokers and for TikTok as a whole,” Cianci said. Another wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who tried to ban TikTok during his first term but said during the recent presidential campaign that he is now against such action . The Trump transition team has not offered details on how Trump plans to carry out his pledge to “save TikTok." But spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement last month that he plans to “deliver” on his campaign promises. After Trump takes office on Jan. 20th, it would fall on his Justice Department to enforce the law and punish any potential violators. Penalties would apply to any app stores that would violate a prohibition on TikTok and to internet hosting services which would be barred from supporting it. Some have speculated that Trump could ask his Justice Department to abstain from enforcing the law. But tech companies like Apple and Google, which offer TikTok's app on their app stores, would then have to trust that the administration would not come after them for any violations. Craig Singleton, senior director of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said enforcement discretion — or executive orders — can not override existing law, leaving Trump with “limited room for unilateral action." There are other things Trump could potentially do. It's possible he could invoke provisions of the law that allow the president to determine whether a sale or a similar transaction frees TikTok from “foreign adversary” control. Another option is to urge Congress to repeal the law. But that too would require support from congressional Republicans who have overwhelmingly supported the prospect of getting TikTok out of the hands of a Chinese company. In a statement issued Friday, Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, said he was “optimistic that President Trump will facilitate an American takeover of TikTok” and allow its continued use in the United States. ByteDance has said it won't sell TikTok . And even if it wanted to, a sale of the proprietary algorithm that powers TikTok is likely to get blocked under Chinese export controls that the country issued in 2020. That means if TikTok is sold without the algorithm, its likely that the buyer would only purchase a shell of the platform that doesn't contain the technology that made the app a cultural powerhouse. Still, some investors, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire Frank McCourt, have expressed interest in buying it. This week, a spokesperson for McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital. The spokesperson did not disclose the identity of the participants.Article content With an exotic name and jaw-dropping bodywork, the De Tomaso P72 hypercar is a road-legal salute to the marque’s legendary P70 – and it’s solely available with a six-speed manual transmission. Powered by a 5.0L supercharged V8 making the better part of 750 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque (that’s an even 900 Nm in Roman Catholic). Every bit of that shove is funnelled through the rear wheels, so it would behoove drivers to be paying attention when they uncork this beast. Weight is kept in check with a Slim Fast plan of carbon fibre, all of which is presented unpainted in this initial production-spec car which is planned to be used for final testing and validation before customers start taking delivery. The hand-assembled chassis is also hewn from the stuff of lightweight dreams. Despite all these eye-popping stats and details, it’s the interior of VIN 001 which steals the show. Described as ‘analogue nostalgia’, the space is sodden with sumptuous upholstery and the type of gauge cluster typically found in the likes of Pagani or Spyker cars twenty years ago. The De Tomaso design team say the sextet of copper-hued gauges are inspired by the tony worlds of jewelry – we can see parallels to the craft of watchmaking as well, with beautifully knurled surfaces and finely crafted details. Its speedometer reads 180 km/h just halfway through its sweep at the 12 o’clock position, which is just tremendous. It’s been over five years since the brand first unveiled this thing but an inconvenient pandemic and other hiccups mean this is the first production-spec example to appear. In a fit of marketing, De Tomaso is making just 72 copies of the P72, each priced at a cool 1.6 million Euros or roughly $2.4 million CAD at today’s exchange rates. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on Instagram , Facebook and X to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.
NEW YORK , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This December, Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of Urology, under the leadership of Ash Tewari, MBBS, MCh, FRCS (Hon.), DSc (Hon.), System Chair of Urology at Mount Sinai , invites you to the Sixth International Prostate Cancer Symposium and World Congress of Urologic Oncology—a four-day event that promises to be a landmark gathering for urology and robotic surgery professionals worldwide. From December 11-14, 2024 , leading experts and innovators will convene at Mount Sinai Hospital to explore groundbreaking advancements in research, clinical practices, and surgical techniques. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity for education, collaboration, and innovation in the ever-evolving field of urologic oncology. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic lineup that includes: Over 100 global leaders in urologic oncology will share their expertise, including: This year's symposium is more than an educational event; it's a chance to connect with top professionals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and experience cutting-edge technology. From live surgical demonstrations to holographic presentations by international experts, the program is designed to push the boundaries of urology and robotic surgery. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a global gathering of thought leaders and innovators. Register now to secure your place at this extraordinary event. For additional details and registration, visit: https://mountsinaiurologycme.com To relive the excitement, check out highlights from last year's symposium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRbrhe5kQ-c Join us at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City this December as we shape the future of urology and robotic surgery! Media Contact: Michael Inocencio , 19143146029, michael.inocencio@mountsinai.org View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mount-sinai-hospital-to-host-sixth-international-prostate-cancer-symposium-and-world-congress-of-urologic-oncology-302325194.html SOURCE Mount Sinai HospitalCould Chiefs bring Eric Bieniemy back around team like last year?Cybersecurity incidents tracked by CERT-In quadrupled in last 4 years
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