Inside the mind of a Stanley Cup-winning coach: Leafs bench boss Craig Berube is in rare companyGaode Maps, a leading navigation and mapping service in China, has always been at the forefront of innovation in the technology industry. By partnering with Lenovo Baiying, a trusted provider of professional computer services, Gaode Maps aims to revolutionize the way users can access technical support and assistance for their computers.According to industry experts, the successful bidder for this land parcel will have the opportunity to create a landmark residential development that caters to the growing demand for luxury housing in Beijing. With the capital city's real estate market showing resilience and steady growth in recent years, the potential returns on investment for a project of this scale are expected to be substantial.
NEW YORK -- New York City congestion pricing has cleared its last legislative hurdle and is on track to start Jan. 5, 2025, the MTA announced last week. But what will the new $9 toll's impact ultimately be on commuters and businesses in Manhattan's Central Business District? New Jersey Sen. George Helmy , appearing Sunday on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer," says it's going to hurt people from the Garden State who work in Manhattan. "I think, frankly, it's bad for New Jersey and it's bad for the city. Let me start by saying, having been a chief of staff and a two-time senate staffer, mass transit in this nation is wholly underfunded, and we need to find ways to continue the investments as our population grows, our cities grow, and we need to get people out of cars and into mass transit. That being said, at a time where working families in New York City, the surrounding boroughs and in New Jersey are facing affordability crunches, to double-toll them as they come over our bridges and into the Central Business District, I think is a mistake," Helmy said. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who is running for governor, have been outspoken against congestion pricing from the start. "You've seen over the last two years, more and more New York City-based organizations, including business groups, say that this is bad for business and bad for working families in the city," said Helmy. The senator believes it's possible businesses relocate across the Hudson River to avoid congestion pricing tolls, which could ultimately be for the better, he says. "The Murphy administration continues to pursue this in court. I'm sure they're going to take it up with the incoming federal administration. But at the same time, I think that is going to be the reality. A lot of the employees who come to the city every day are New Jerseyans, mostly north New Jerseyans or live in our shore communities, and if they can get our businesses to move into Jersey City or Hoboken, where we're already seeing some of that influx, I think it's going to be good for New Jersey. But as I said, Marcia, I think it's bad for the city," Helmy said. Under the plan, drivers with E-ZPass will be charged $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours. Without E-ZPass, the toll is $13.50. Click here to watch the full interview with Helmy. Mark Prussin contributed to this report. Marcia Kramer joined CBS News New York in 1990 as an investigative and political reporter. Prior to CBS2, she was the City Hall bureau chief at the New York Daily News.
Ralph Wayne, a former anchor for KFDA NewsChannel 10 and a former member of the Texas House of Representatives, passed away at the age of 92 in Austin, as reported by NewsChannel 10 . His legacy ties deeply to both the fields of news broadcasting and politics, with a career that spanned across several decades. His birth was on December 14, 1932, in Wellington, Texas. Wayne completed his education with a Bachelor of Arts from West Texas A&M University at the age of 20. Following his service in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Korean conflict, he returned to the Panhandle, where he dedicated eight years as a news director and anchor for the station, and KFDA-AM radio in the 1950s. During this time, he also worked as an assignment correspondent for CBS, "Wayne also served as an assignment correspondent for the CBS network," according to his obituary detailed by MySanAntonio.com . Moving beyond his journalism career, Wayne took his place in the political arena, securing a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in November 1964. "Ralph's legacy and impact on Texas was expansive through his work in government, non-profit service and business and public affairs," noted his obituary as obtained by MySanAntonio.com . His tenure in the Texas House was marked by his involvement on various committees, including the Federal Relations Committee and the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, and he was recognized among the three "Outstanding Freshman" legislators for the 59th Session. A heartfelt statement from his son, Reb, sheds light on the personal side of Wayne's life, “No one was more Panhandle Proud than he was,” Reb told KFDA NewsChannel 10 . Although Wayne had been away from Amarillo and the Panhandle for many decades, it remained a defining part of his identity, significantly influencing his subsequent endeavors. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that donations be made to the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Dallas or to a charity of one’s choice.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a highly anticipated time for moviegoers in China and beyond. This year, the cinema is set to heat up as four highly anticipated films are scheduled to premiere during this festive season. From action-packed martial arts epics to heartwarming family dramas, the Spring Festival box office promises to offer something for everyone. Let's take a closer look at the diverse selection of blockbusters that await audiences.
The rise of audio content has not only transformed the way people consume media but has also opened up new opportunities for businesses to reach their target audiences in a more engaging and immersive manner. Brands and advertisers are increasingly turning to audio advertising to connect with consumers in a more intimate and impactful way. This shift towards audio marketing has further boosted the commercial value of audio platforms like Himalaya, as they become key players in the digital advertising ecosystem.The iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple’s powerhouse smartphone from 2023, is now available at its lowest price on Amazon. After the iPhone 16 launch, Apple officially discontinued this model, but its popularity hasn’t faded. Known for impeccable performance and advanced features, the iPhone 15 Pro Max still has a great fan following. Currently, Amazon is selling this flagship device at quite a massive discount of Rs 44,000. iPhone 15 Pro Max Discount on Amazon On Amazon, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is seeing a price drop from its original Rs 1,59,900 tag to just Rs 1,15,900 – a whopping Rs 44,000 discount. Adding to the price cut, Amazon also has an exchange program, with which one can save up to an additional Rs 37,600. The exchange value will depend on the age and condition of the older phone. iPhone 15 Pro Max Specifications and Features The iPhone 15 Pro Max is all things flagship with a tough Ceramic Shield front, titanium frame, and IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision allows the best clarity to be enjoyed, along with peak brightness rated at 2000 nits. On the hardware side, it is powered by the advanced Apple A17 Pro chipset, constructed upon a new 3nm process, and includes as much as 1TB of storage. It originally shipped with iOS 17 and is upgradable to iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features. iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera system includes a 48MP wide lens, a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, along with a LiDAR scanner for depth sensing. The 12MP front camera offers crisp selfies and videos. Additional features like Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Ultra Wideband technology add to its appeal. With this deal, the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers incredible value for a flagship smartphone with premium specifications and futuristic features. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.Rxsight's co-president Ilya Goldshleger sells $143,078 in stock
Buccaneers Dominate Giants Behind Bucky Irving’s Breakout PerformanceCARACAS (AP) — Six Venezuelan government opponents who have sheltered for months at the Argentine embassy in Caracas decried Sunday that local police and intelligence agents were stationed outside of it for hours. The move prompted the U.S. government to call it a serious violation of international law and Argentina’s Foreign Ministry to describe it as an act of harassment. Most of the opponents belong to the Vente Venezuela party led by former legislator María Corina Machado . It denounced what it called “a new siege by hooded officials” that began Saturday night and extended into Sunday. The incident occurred hours after Machado called for a massive mobilization on Dec. 1, prompting Venezuela’s minister of the interior to accuse the political leader of being part of a new conspiracy attempt against the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Vente Venezuela said in a statement that the diplomatic headquarters remains without electricity and is surrounded by “regime vehicles” that are preventing traffic from circulating in the area. It said communication signals also were scrambled. Argentina’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement late Saturday that the deployment of armed troops and the closing of streets in the vicinity “constitute a disturbance of security.”. It also called on the international community to condemn the incident, which the U.S. did. On Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela posted on X that the U.S. “strongly condemns the acts of harassment against asylum seekers.” “The deployment of armed forces and blockades seriously violate international law,” it said. “We demand that the Venezuelan regime respect its international obligations, cease these intimidating actions and guarantee safe passage for asylum seekers.” Diplomatic relations between the two countries have been broken since 2019. The opposition members entered the embassy in March after the Venezuelan Attorney General’s Office issued arrest warrants and accused them of promoting alleged acts of violence to destabilize the government. In August, Brazil accepted Argentina’s request to guard its embassy after the Venezuelan government ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomatic personnel following statements by its president, Javier Milei, that he would not recognize “another fraud” in Venezuela after the controversial elections in Jul y. A month later, Venezuela revoked Brazil’s authorization to guard the embassy, alleging it had evidence of the use of the facilities “for the planning of terrorist activities and assassination attempts.” Brazil and Argentina have rejected those accusations.
In conclusion, Tencent's decision to implement a new rule limiting streaming to one device per account has sparked heated debates and discussions among users. While the company aims to curb account sharing and promote fair usage of its services, the restrictions have raised valid concerns about user convenience, privacy, and security. As Tencent navigates through the criticisms and feedback, it will need to find a balance between combating account sharing and ensuring a positive user experience for its membership base.
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But the Democratic-led Illinois General Assembly adjourned its final session of the year without taking any meaningful steps in that direction, with some lawmakers saying more time is needed to consider what might be done. Republicans countered by accusing Democrats of considering legislation based only on assumptions about potential actions by the Trump administration. During their five-day fall veto session — legislators left town a day early in the first week — lawmakers did pass a measure to phase out a subminimum wage for people with disabilities, and moved forward on another aimed at making it easier for the state’s child welfare system to have a child’s family member serve as their legal guardian. Some bigger issues were pushed into next year, among them legislation adjusting the state’s pension system and a proposal to consolidate the Chicago area’s transit agencies. Following a lame duck session scheduled for Jan. 2-7, a new General Assembly will be seated on Jan. 8, and after that Gov. JB Pritzker and lawmakers will also need to confront a projected budget shortfall of nearly $3.2 billion for next year’s state budget. Pritzker last week announced he was part of an initiative called Governors Safeguarding Democracy with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to leverage states’ rights against threats following Trump’s reelection. But Pritzker didn’t go the route of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who directly asked his state’s general assembly to address Trump’s election in a special legislative session next month. Illinois’ Democratic lawmakers said figuring out exactly what to do will take some time, and that the just-completed session simply provided an opportunity to get discussions started. “So many people that we legislators represent, including ourselves, have so much anxiety about changes to come due to the incoming administration and we don’t know immediately what we can do in the state legislative arena, but we are already listening, talking about it and planning for it,” said Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, a Democrat from Chicago’s Northwest Side. “Those are complicated issues and once we start putting stuff on paper and talking about it publicly, we have to get it right.” Some of the issues being explored are in the areas of environmental protections, immigration and health care access, along with abortion, LGBTQ+ and workers’ rights. State Rep. Bob Morgan, a Democrat from Deerfield, believes he and his colleagues will be working on issues that address “preemptive, proactive protections” for Illinoisans. Morgan, who has a special interest in gun safety issues following a deadly mass shooting in his district at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, questioned whether President Joe Biden’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention would be on the chopping block and how that would affect Illinois. “When we start talking about policy to keep people safe, it really puts the pressure on states like Illinois to really figure out what can we do to reduce gun violence, and the opportunity to rely on the federal government will no longer be there,” Morgan said. Morgan was a main sponsor of Illinois’ sweeping gun ban that took effect in January 2023, but earlier this month was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge who was appointed to the bench during Trump’s first term. House Republican leader Tony McCombie, who has been critical of the Democratic call for a legislative response to Trump’s approaching presidency, said Thursday she was against having a lame duck session if the Democrats don’t intend to pass any meaningful measures. “We do not need more time for out-of-touch Democrats to dream up harmful legislation,” said McCombie, of Savanna. “We need bipartisan legislation that focuses on the issues Illinois families care about most.” Republican Rep. Charlie Meier said Democrats shouldn’t be changing laws or passing laws “just because America’s doing what America does” by electing a new president. “They’re going to try to think what he might do before he even does it to create another law on the Illinois citizens that we may not need,” said Meier, of Okawville. “We are a state that has written so many laws, so many rules, that we are about the worst in unemployment in the country.” Among the measures lawmakers did move to Pritzker’s desk during the brief session was a heavily debated bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers over the next five years. Federal law allows some employers to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage. In Illinois, some disabled workers are paid less than a dollar an hour, according to the bill’s advocates. Erin Compton, a student who identified as having an intellectual disability, testified in favor of the bill in committee, saying she has held several jobs including in research and as a ticket scanner for the Cubs. “Some people say that having a job isn’t for me, because I’m not smart enough or good enough to work, but I was given opportunities to work in the community and have to have a fair wage,” Compton said. Pritzker praised the legislation, calling it an “unprecedented, crucial leap forward” for disabled people to earn a fair wage. “Far too often, people with disabilities still endure barriers to employment and discrimination in the workplace,” he said in a statement. “Many are paid subminimum wages that devalue their contributions and diminish their likelihood to secure meaningful work and participate in other life-enhancing activities.” While the bill passed with bipartisan support, opponents including Republican Sen. Chapin Rose of Mahomet warned it could lead to a loss of opportunities for some disabled people. Another measure that has bipartisan support provides additional incentives for relatives of children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to maintain a home for the youths as an alternative to the children being placed in foster care with nonfamily members. It passed with no opposition in the Senate on Thursday after passing 113-0 in the House last spring. But because of an amendment that was attached to the bill by the Senate, it has to go back to the House for what will likely be the bill’s final vote. The legislation requires DCFS to seek federal funding to start a “kinship navigator program” to assist relatives who are caregivers with the agency and increase financial support to those relatives. According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, which pushed for the measure, more than 10,000 children in DCFS care live with relatives, but over 60% of these caregivers are denied the foster care benefits necessary to care for a youth being placed in their household because state law requires them to meet complex standards that were put in place decades ago. “Current licensing procedures create unnecessary roadblocks to financial assistance for relatives serving as caregivers,” Sen. Mattie Hunter, a Chicago Democrat who was a chief sponsor of the measure, said in a statement. “Research shows children are better off when they can maintain connections to their families and traditions. We need to provide these families with the support they need to make this possible.” The veto session was also an opportunity for lobbyists, unions and other advocates to make last-minute pushes to get their bill proposals on lawmakers’ agendas. On the second day of the veto session, thousands descended on the state Capitol for a rally highlighting their concerns over changes made to Illinois’ beleaguered pension system 13 years ago. Workers hired after Jan. 1, 2011, were placed into a “Tier 2” system that offered reduced benefits compared with other employees hired before that date. The overall goal of creating the Tier 2 plan was to shrink a pension debt that now runs to about $141 billion. But benefits paid out under the Tier 2 system at some point won’t equal to what Social Security would provide to those employees, a violation of a federal “safe harbor” law. This would require Illinois to pay large sums in Social Security taxes instead of operating its own pension system which, while still costly, allows the state more flexibility. At the rally, proponents cheered and bellowed chants calling for equality in the state’s pension system. “We are union people. We believe people doing the same job, a fair day’s work, deserve a fair day’s pay, whether that’s in your paycheck, your benefits or your retirement security in a pension,” Pat Devaney, secretary-treasurer of the Illinois AFL-CIO, said to the crowd. “So what happened over the years? Politicians, state governments, local governments came up with schemes to underfund the pensions, take pension holidays, use other gimmicks to cause stress in the system.” The state’s perennial pension problems are among several budgetary matters that will likely be taken up in the coming months by the legislature, along with how to deal with a $730 million fiscal cliff for Chicago-area public transit once federal pandemic aid dries up in early 2026 and whether to set aside more state funding for Chicago’s public school system. Other unresolved issues include gun safety measures that Democrats haven’t been able to bring over the finish line. Legislation often referred to as “Karina’s Bill,” named after Chicago resident Karina Gonzalez, who, along with her 15-year-old daughter, was shot and killed by her husband last year, would require police to remove guns from people who have orders of protection against them, clarifying when and how authorities can confiscate such firearms. As it stands, firearms aren’t always taken from people in those situations even if the firearm owner’s identification card is revoked. Illinois lawmakers could weigh a proposal to create a statewide office to help under-resourced public defenders. One of the proposal’s goals is to address the lack of public defense resources in rural areas, many of which don’t even have a public defender’s office. The measure also seeks to address disparities in the resources allotted to county prosecutors and public defenders. For example, Cook County’s 2024 budget provided about $102 million for its public defender’s office, and about $205 million for its state’s attorney’s office. Other unresolved issues range from whether to allow all dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to legalizing medical aid in dying, often referred to as physician-assisted suicide or medically assisted death. This proposal would give mentally competent, terminally ill adults the right to choose to end their lives by allowing these patients the right to access life-ending prescription medication.
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