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CyberACE Introduces Yu'e Bao Feature for Flexible and Efficient Fund Management 11-26-2024 12:28 AM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: LianPR CyberACE has officially launched the new Yu'e Bao feature, providing users with a more flexible and convenient way to manage their funds. Yu'e Bao allows users to earn daily interest income without locking their funds, achieving a perfect balance between liquidity and profitability. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/7f4aac0a35022173bad70e36db443583.jpg Highlights of the Yu'e Bao Feature The design of Yu'e Bao fully considers users' fund management needs, with key features including daily fixed interest payments and flexible deposit and withdrawal rules. Funds deposited into Yu'e Bao start accruing interest after a 24-hour confirmation period. The system automatically settles interest based on the effective balance at midnight each day, ensuring users receive stable returns. Unlike traditional investment methods that require a locking period, Yu'e Bao offers greater operational freedom with funds. Users can convert their Yu'e Bao funds into usable balances at any time, allowing for withdrawals or further investments whenever they choose, truly enabling flexible control. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/002425531a4b7ea45a1bae313d906ac3.jpg User Experience and Feedback Since the launch of the Yu'e Bao feature, user feedback on the platform has been overwhelmingly positive. Users generally find that Yu'e Bao provides significant flexibility and convenience. The daily automatic interest settlements allow users to clearly see their earnings grow, enhancing their trust in the platform and confidence in their investments. CyberACE will continue to pay attention to user feedback, constantly optimizing and upgrading the Yu'e Bao feature to ensure a high-quality user experience. In the future, the platform also plans to introduce more customized services to meet the diverse fund management needs of different users. Future Development and Strategy The successful launch of Yu'e Bao marks another significant breakthrough for CyberACE in the digital finance sector. Through technological innovation, CyberACE aims to provide global users with more efficient and convenient digital asset management tools. Moving forward, the platform will continue to explore and develop more innovative features, committed to offering users a more competitive investment experience. CyberACE will persist in optimizing the platform's features and services, helping users achieve greater investment value in the realm of digital assets. We look forward to CyberACE becoming the preferred platform for global users to invest in and manage digital assets, driving new developments in the digital economy. Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies (including product offerings, regulatory plans and business plans) and may change without notice. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Media Contact Company Name: CyberAce Contact Person: EdgarPlans Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=cyberace-introduces-yue-bao-feature-for-flexible-and-efficient-fund-management ] Country: HongKong Website: https://www.cyberace66.org/#/ This release was published on openPR.2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
Speaker nominates 9 MLAs for drafting rules for J&K Legislative AssemblyLondon [UK], December 24 (ANI): The political landscape in Europe has shifted to the right in 2024, with the rise of right-wing and far-right parties observed in European elections as well as national elections in countries like Portugal and Austria, as reported by Euronews on Tuesday. According to Euronews, this trend, which has been developing over nearly two decades, is largely attributed to growing support for radical right-wing parties, with many voters feeling marginalised and expressing concerns about immigration, which they believe drives down wages. Also Read | American Airlines Operations Up and Running Again After Brief Grounding Due to Systemwide Technical Issues on Christmas Eve. Pascal Delwit, a political science professor at the Universite libre de Bruxelles, stated that this shift is not a temporary phenomenon but a long-term political movement, as radical right-wing parties gain ground; some have even entered government or provided support to certain administrations. "These voters also express concerns about immigration, with some feeling that 'migratory flows are now too great' and contribute to keeping wages too low," Delwit said as quoted by Euronews. Also Read | Apple To Become World's Most Valuable Company Soon, Nears USD 4 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Push and iPhone Supercycle: Reports. "This is a movement that has been evolving for almost twenty years, and it's showing a steady upward trend. More radical right-wing parties are either in government or supporting certain administrations," he added. According to Euronews, in the June 2024 European elections, the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) secured 188 out of 720 seats in the European Parliament, followed by the Social Democrats (S&D) with 136 seats and the far-right Patriots for Europe with 84 seats. This shift has moved the European Parliament towards the right, with parties like the EPP, European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR), and the far-right Patriots for Europe increasing their influence. The long-standing "cordon sanitaire" aimed at preventing far-right influence in European politics has largely collapsed, as per Euronews. As a result, the EPP is now in a position to form alliances with the Social Democrats, Liberals, and even far-right groups. The new European executive, which took office in December, also has a right-leaning majority, with 12 out of 27 European Commissioners, including President Ursula von der Leyen, being affiliated with the EPP, Euronews reported. Alongside the European elections, right-wing and far-right parties made notable gains in national elections. In Austria, the far-right FPO, led by Herbert Kickl, achieved the best result for the far-right since World War II. In Belgium, the conservative N-VA party topped parliamentary elections, followed by the far-right Vlaams Belang. Portugal also saw a shift rightward with the centre-right opposition's victory in March, while in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the leading party in both European and parliamentary elections, as reported by Euronews. Although the left has lost ground in many European countries, it remains in power in Denmark, Spain, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, Slovenia, and Slovakia. Romania's left-wing government secured a parliamentary victory, despite a strong far-right showing, though the presidential election was annulled amid allegations of foreign interference. The political developments in Europe mirror the rightward shift seen in the US, particularly with Donald Trump's victory, though each region's dynamics are shaped by different factors. All eyes are now on Germany, where the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition may lead to early elections, marking a potential turning point for European politics in 2025. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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says have to focus on winning games rather than think about the title race after dropped points. City fell 11 points behind the Reds following a on Sunday but have since cut the gap down to nine thanks in part to their on Wednesday night. Goals from Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku ended a run of four straight defeats in the top-flight and secured a first win in eight games across all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side. Shortly after the final whistle blew at the Etihad Stadium, news filtered through that in another Premier League classic between the two sides. Naturally, De Bruyne was quizzed after inspiring his side to victory as to whether they can take confidence from that result, and his response was to issue a challenge to his team-mates. "To be honest, it's not the moment to look at that," he said on Amazon Prime Video. "It's been a hard period, we have to accept the challenge. "The Premier League is harder and harder, we know that everybody is becoming a really good, tough team to play and everyone is taking points off everybody. "We have to improve as a team first, try to win games and we'll see in a couple of months where we are and hopefully we've improved a bit and we are a bit closer. But for the moment, it's not the time." De Bruyne made his first City start since September against Forest and justified his selection by contributing a goal and an assist in the first half. However, his starting position was somewhat unusual as both he and Jack Grealish occupied the central spaces. That left Silva and Doku as the wide players, but even the Belgian international was at a loss when attempting to go into detail about Guardiola’s tactical setup. "I don't know how to explain it, it was more like a 3-3-4 I would say," De Bruyne added. "We didn't expect Nottingham to go man-for-man so we had to adjust a little bit. "They were leaving Nathan [Ake] free, the first half an hour we did well and then we struggled. The second half was a different game when they played five at the back." Next up for City is a trip to London as they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. They then meet Juventus away from home in the Champions League before the small matter of the Manchester derby.Middle East latest: Israel expels patients from a hospital in GazaNEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed in fire, a prosecutor said Tuesday at his arraignment on murder charges that could put him in prison for life. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, was not required to enter a plea and did not speak at the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court. Zapeta, wearing a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt, will remain jailed and is due back in court on Friday. His lawyer did not ask for bail. Zapeta is charged with two counts of murder, accusing him of intentionally killing the woman and killing her while committing arson. He is also charged with one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence” and said it would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on an F train that was stopped at the Coney Island station. Police said Tuesday the victim's identification is still pending. Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who may have been sleeping in the train, and set her clothing on fire with a lighter. Zapeta then fanned the flames with a shirt, engulfing her in fire, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said in court Tuesday. Zapeta then sat on a bench on the subway platform and watched, police said. According to Rottenberg, Zapeta told detectives that he didn’t know what happened but identified himself in images of the attack. Zapeta's lawyer, Ed Friedman, did not speak to reporters after the arraignment. Video on social media appears to show some people looking on from the platform and at least one police officer walking by while the woman is on fire inside the train. NYPD Transit Chief Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be" while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. “Officers who were on patrol on an upper level of that station smelled and saw smoke and went to investigate. What they saw was a person standing inside the train car fully engulfed in flames,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. They eventually put the fire out, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Tisch said, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after teenagers recognized him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta was deported in 2018 but later reentered the U.S. illegally. The crime deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system, amplified by graphic video of the attack that ricocheted across social media. Overall, crime is down in the transit system compared to last year. Major felonies declined 6% between January and November compared to the same time period last year, according to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through November compared to five during the same period last year. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death last year of an agitated subway rider. The case became a flashpoint in debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system. Policing the subway is difficult, given the vast network of trains moving between 472 stations. Each stop contains multiple entry points and, in many stations, multiple floors and platforms.Carrier Global Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
Mohawk Industries Inc. stock rises Thursday, outperforms marketClass B state championship: A tale-of-the-tape look at Omaha Skutt, BenningtonDow Jones futures edged lower after hours, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The stock market rally had a strong Wednesday, with all the major indexes hitting fresh highs on strong earnings from ( ), ( ) and other techs. Software in particular was strong. Stocks extended gains slightly as Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell reiterated his upbeat take on the economy and the Fed's independence. , saying the cryptocurrency is "digital gold." ( ) broke back above key resistance and a . Is the artificial intelligence leader ready for a new run? ( ), ( ), ( ), ( ), ( ), ( ) and ( ) all flashed buy signals. Nvidia stock is on , and the . Confluent was Wednesday's . Dow Jones Futures Today Dow Jones futures dipped 0.1% vs. fair value. S&P 500 futures edged lower. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.1%. Remember that overnight action in and elsewhere doesn't necessarily translate into actual trading in the next regular session. Key Earnings ( ), ( ), ( ), ( ) and ( ) reported Wednesday night. All fell solidly to sharply in after-hours action. Synopsys, SentinelOne and nCino are set to undercut or at least test buy points. Stock Market Rally The stock market rally had a Nasdaq-led advance Wednesday, fueled by software and other tech earnings, weak economic data and an upbeat Fed chief Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% in Wednesday's . The S&P 500 index gained 0.6%, with Salesforce stock leading the way with an 11% gain. The Nasdaq composite jumped 1.3%. All hit record highs intraday. The small-cap Russell 2000 climbed 0.4%, close to all-time levels. It was a strong day for tech growth stocks, while energy and commodity plays retreated. Homebuilders struggled even with Treasury yields falling. U.S. crude oil prices fell 2% to $68.54 a barrel. The 10-year Treasury yield fell four basis points to 4.18% after hitting 4.28% intraday. The ADP Employment Report and the ISM services index both came in light for November. Powell Boosts 'Digital Gold' Bitcoin Bitcoin jumped 3.45% to $98,972.09 as of 4 p.m. ET on Fed chief Powell's "digital gold" comments, back near the late November record of $99,768. He also said bitcoin isn't a real competitor to the dollar, suggesting little Fed concern with the digital asset. Earlier, President-elect Trump tapped former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins to head up the financial markets watchdog. Atkins is seen as a pro-crypto pick. ETFs Among growth ETFs, the Innovator IBD 50 ETF ( ) popped 1.15%. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF ( ) jumped 3.9%. Salesforce stock is the No. 1 holding, with Confluent, HubSpot, SentinelOne and nCino also in IGV. The VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF ( ) gained 1.7%. Nvidia stock is the No. 1 component with Marvell also in the ETF. Chip-design software maker Synopsys is in both IGV and SMH. ARK Innovation ETF ( ) rallied 3.1% and ARK Genomics ETF ( ) advanced 1.7%. SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF ( ) fell 1.45%. The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF ( ) sank 1.5%. The Energy Select SPDR ETF ( ) slumped 2.4% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( ) lost a fraction. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ( ) rose 0.4%. The Financial Select SPDR ETF ( ) declined 0.4%. Nvidia Stock Ready To Run? Nvidia stock rose 3.5% to 145.14, regaining the 21-day moving average and a 140.76 buy point, according to . Investors could use the 150 level as an add-on entry above the bulk of the past few weeks of action. Additionally, Nvidia is likely benefiting from Marvell, which gapped up 23.2% Wednesday to a record high following earnings. NVDA stock, rebounding this week from the 10-week line, has been consolidating since late June. Despite its massive move since late 2022, Nvidia doesn't have a high valuation on a forward price-earnings basis, thanks to still-huge growth. So perhaps the AI leader is ready for another run. Of course, that was arguably true also back at the late October breakout. Getting above the trading range will be key. What To Do Now The stock market rally looks strong, with tech taking the lead once again. A number of stocks broke out or offered traditional entries Wednesday, including those cited above. Meanwhile, a number of leaders made bullish moves off the 21-day line or out of short consolidations, including ( ) and ( ). The advantage is that investors get a chance to buy or add to the market rally's real winners, with "heat" working. But the entries are higher risk, so be ready to exit. Definitely be working on watchlists, so you can identify setups. Stay engaged so you can take advantage. But if you're already heavily or fully invested, you don't have to jump on every stock flashing green. And if you do make new buys, you might make room by cutting laggards or choosing to bank profits in some highly extended winners. Read every day to stay in sync with the market direction and leading stocks and sectors.
Lawyers for a voting machine company that’s suing Fox News want to question founder Rupert Murdoch about his contentious efforts to change his family trust , the attorneys told a court Monday. Election-tech company Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation suit regards Fox's reporting on 2020 voting fraud claims. But Smartmatic’s attorneys suggest the separate succession fight over Murdoch's media empire might shed light on any Fox Corp. involvement in editorial matters. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas’ origin story is not. The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children. St. Nicholas was a fourth century Christian bishop from the Mediterranean port city of Myra (in modern-day Turkey). “Much of the rest is legend. There’s not really a lot of hard historical evidence about St. Nicholas,” said the Rev. Nicholas Ayo, author of “Saint Nicholas in America: Christmas Holy Day and Holiday.” But whether the stories are true is not so much the point, said Ayo, an 89-year-old retired Notre Dame University professor named after St. Nicholas. “There’s no Santa Claus that lands on the roof, but there’s a desire in people’s heart for an unconditional love that doesn’t depend on your behavior, but the fact that you’re somebody’s child.” Devotion to St. Nicholas — also referred to as St. Nick — spread during the Middle Ages across Europe and he became a favorite subject for medieval artists and liturgical plays, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. He is the patron saint of Greece and Russia, Moscow and New York, as well as charities, children and pawnbrokers. He also is the patron saint of sailors. In 1807, Italian sailors took the remains of St. Nicholas from Myra to the seaport of Bari, on the southeast coast of the boot of Italy. They built a church in his honor; relics believed to be his are kept in Bari’s 11th century basilica of San Nicola. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated every year on Dec. 6, typically by filling the stockings and shoes children leave out overnight with sweets and toys. It also is a fitting date for the patron saint of sailors. “The December feast day of Saint Nicholas coincides with the beginning of the winter storm season on the Mediterranean,” Ayo wrote. Legends surrounding St. Nicholas’ generosity appear in texts ranging from medieval manuscripts to modern-day poems, including how he interceded on behalf of wrongly condemned prisoners and miraculously saved sailors from storms. One of the most famous legends, Ayo said, features the aging father of three young women who didn’t have means to pay for their dowry. St. Nicholas is said to have thrown gold pieces into the man’s window. “It is the quintessential Nicholas,” Ayo wrote. “It requires no miracle, no credulity from the hearer, and no superstition at any level. What is needed is only a generous heart ready to give of his wealth in a self-effacing way that others may come to know a deep love in their life.” k inspired Santa Devotion to St. Nicholas seems to have faded after the 16th century Protestant Reformation, except in the Netherlands where his legend remained as Sinterklaas. In the 17th century, Dutch Protestants who settled in New York brought the Sinterklaas tradition with them. “The Dutch had St. Nicholas on the bow of the first ship that went into New York harbor,” Ayo said. Eventually, St. Nicholas morphed into the secular Santa Claus. Artist Thomas Nast, an engraver in Morristown, New Jersey, who illustrated the front cover of Harper’s magazine for many years, played a key role in the transformation, Ayo said. “He followed the description of Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas — and Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘Twas the Night before Christmas’ poem,” Ayo said. “So, that’s how that got changed. But in Europe, the bishop shows up in bishop’s clothing at the door sometimes.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!Undefeated Oregon and No. 23 Texas A&M will collide Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas in the second game of the new Players Era Festival. Both teams are in the "Power" group of the eight-team event. All eight teams are receiving $1 million for their name, image and likeness (NIL) collectives, but placing fourth or higher in the tourney in order will net them anywhere from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. The Aggies (4-1) opened the season with a three-point loss at UCF, but since then have won four straight, all in convincing fashion. Texas A&M upset then-No. 21 Ohio State 78-64 on Nov. 15 at home in College Station, Texas. Then the Aggies crushed Southern 71-54 last Wednesday, when Wade Taylor IV led the way with 17 points and six assists. All of Texas A&M's wins have been by double digits. The Aggies and Ducks (5-0) have split the two previous meetings against each other. Until March 2022 in an NIT second-round game, they had not met since the 1970-71 season. Texas A&M tied the overall series with a 75-60 win at home in 2022. The only player on the Ducks' current roster who played in that game was 7-foot senior Nate Bittle, who has been one of Oregon's best players so far this season. Bittle's 16.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game lead the Ducks so far this season, and the big man also averages two blocked shots per game. Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps, a transfer from SMU, leads the Aggies in scoring at 16 points per game. Taylor adds 14 points per game. The Aggies could be the best defensive team the Ducks will have seen this season. A&M is allowing teams to shoot only 36.6 percent in games. Head coach Buzz Williams and his staff are hoping the team gets better at taking charges on defense, as the Aggies have just one so far this season. "I guess the thing that you work on most is verticality around the rim," Texas A&M assistant coach Steve Roccaforte told KBTX television. "‘Hey, once you get there, if you try and take a charge, it's going to be a block. Just jump as high as you can, stay vertical, try to go chest-to-chest. Make it a hard shot.'" Oregon is coming off a 78-75 win at Oregon State, the Ducks' first road game of the season. The Ducks trailed by 10 points at halftime but, as they have in several games this season, they found a rhythm on offense in the second half and came up with a comeback win. Bittle's 23 points and 14 rebounds led the way. Jackson Shelstad had 15 points and Jadrian Tracey and Keeshawn Barthelemy both added 10. "We started rebounding the ball a little better. Nate really got it going inside and our guys got him the ball," Oregon head coach Dana Altman told the school's athletics website. "He had a heck of a game." --Field Level Media
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Video: Bears' Caleb Williams Has No. 13 USC Jersey Retired During Halftime of ND GamePRINCESS Kate's star-studded Christmas carol concert has kicked off as royal fans gather to watch her special message of hope tonight. The Princess of Wales called for people to "slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all" and turn to "love, not fear" as she opened the televised service. The fourth annual Together at Christmas concert was filmed at Westminster Abbey earlier this month, with husband Prince William and children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis in attendance. It will feature performances by Paloma Faith, jazz singer Gregory Porter, singer-songwriter JP Cooper, alongside the Soul Sanctuary Choir, and new singing talent Olivia Dean. Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, who revealed he has terminal prostrate cancer in recent weeks, lit a candle, as did wife of late rugby league star Rob Burrow, who died in June following a battle with motor neurone disease. Readings will also be given by actors Richard E Grant, Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery, and Sophie Okonedo, as well as Olympic swimming gold medallist Adam Peaty. Read More Royals However, Kate, 42, is understood to have refused to invite scandal-hit royal Prince Andrew to the bash. The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly not keen to have the disgraced Duke of York at their public events - and rejected a proposal to have him seated behind a pillar, it is claimed. BEHIND-THE-SCENES Meanwhile, earlier today Kate gave a sweet message after sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the concert. In a video she could be seen beaming as she greeted children in an unseen montage . Most read in Royals PRINCE Louis told mum Kate "we're looking out for each other In a heartfelt video shared on social media of the carol service , Kate beams down at Prince Louis, six, who appears to reassure her. Lip Reader Nicola Hickling told The Sun the young Prince is saying: "We're looking out for each other." Watch the adorable moment here . A post from the Waleses' Instagram today said: "This service reflects upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives. "Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this year’s celebrations." It comes after Kate began easing back into public duties after announcing she was cancer-free in September. She officially returned to work last month when she joined William for the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London . Then earlier this month she met Qatar's Royal Family during a two-day state visit to the UK. Her heartfelt message was included in a letter handed out to every guest during the concert on December 6, before being shared as a video clip ahead of the Christmas Eve broadcast. It played as a voice over at the beginning of ITV's coverage this evening. Kate said: "Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, it is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it's also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all. "It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness, so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about. "The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others. It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences. Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear." Kate continued: "The love that we show ourselves and the love we show others. "Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope. "It is love which is the greatest gift we can receive, not just at Christmas but every day of our lives." The service is featuring a narration by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald - known for films Trainspotting and No Country for Old Men. It will also "feature three special community films which bring to life the stories of people and organisations who have inspired, counselled and comforted others in their times of need". Kensington Palace said: "In each of the films, the groups are seen receiving letters from the princess inviting them to attend – and in the case of the Sankofa Songsters sing at – the service at Westminster Abbey." The films will showcase the Worcestershire Gingerbread Group, Go Beyond and intergenerational choir the Sankofa Songsters. The first highlights a single mum based in Worcestershire, who set up the group to tackle loneliness. Go Beyond sees six young carers, aged between eight and 13, who "go above and beyond every day to show empathy and support to their families". Sankofa Songsters features an intergenerational choir which brings together care home residents and their young friends. Kensington Palace said the choir has "enhanced the lives of everyone, strengthening relationships between all ages by spreading kindness and love, with members aged from two to 100". HELPING HAND Kate reached out to grieving Lady Gabriella Windsor, 43 - daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent - for help in planning the concert. The princess made contact over the summer after Lady Gabriella's husband Thomas Kingston, 45, died in February. She went on to play a major role in putting on the service. One of Lady Gabriella’s personal touches was helping to engage youth charity Restore the Music, who played to guests as they queued to enter the service. Polly Moore, CEO of Restore the Music, said: "Lady Gabriella is incredibly passionate about music and helping young people find their voice. "She has been an ambassador for us for the past five years and often attends our events. When she messaged to ask if I would be interested I said, 'Are you kidding, of course!' READ MORE SUN STORIES "She was incredibly approachable and a brilliant sounding board in the planning process. She’s the most wonderful person. I’m extremely grateful to her." Lady Gabriella also helped select singer Gregory Porter and pianist Rosey Chan to perform a specially-composed lyrical piece that was played alongside a poem read by Ms Okonedo. Jan 16 : Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery Jan 17 : Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery Jan 18 : William spends time at Kate's bedside Jan 23 : The princess' hospital stay passes one week Jan 29 : Kate leaves hospital Feb 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health Mar 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate Mar 10 : Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother's Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out 'kill notice' on photo Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel's Review but letter she penned to Irish Guards reveals she said: "I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon" June 14: Kensington Palace announces the princess will attend the King's Birthday Parade June 15: Kate beams as she joins her family at the annual Trooping the Colour event July 14: The royal attends Wimbledon with sister Pippa and Princess Charlotte to hand out trophies to players July 15: Kate shares a touching photo of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis watching England in the Euro 2024 final August 11: She joins a bearded Prince William in a video to congratulate Team GB in the Olympics September 9: Kate reveals her treatment for cancer has finishedElon Musk’s preschool is the next step in his anti-woke education dreams
No. 23 Texas A&M aims to hand Oregon first loss at Players EraUNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The team looking for a missing Pennsylvania woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole has determined that an abandoned coal mine is too unstable for people to safely search underground, authorities said Wednesday while still expressing hope Elizabeth Pollard will be found alive. Rescue workers continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have disappeared in a sinkhole while looking for her cat, Wednesday in Marguerite, Pa. Emergency crews and others have been trying to find Pollard, 64, for two days. Her relatives reported her missing early Tuesday and her vehicle with her unharmed 5-year-old granddaughter inside was found about two hours later, near what is thought to be a freshly opened sinkhole above the long closed, crumbling mine. Authorities said in a noon update that the roof of the mine collapsed in several places and is not stable. The sinkhole is in the village of Marguerite, about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. “We did get, you know, where we wanted, where we thought that she was at. We’ve been to that spot," said Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, the incident's operations officer. “What happened at that point, I don’t know, maybe the slurry of mud pushed her one direction. There were several different seams of that mine, shafts that all came together where this happened at.” People are also reading... Trooper Cliff Greenfield said crews were still actively searching for Pollard. “We are hopeful that she’s found alive,” Greenfield said. Searchers were using electronic devices and cameras as surface digging continued with the use of heavy equipment, Bacha said. Search dogs may also be used. Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, Tuesday in Marguerite, Pa. On Wednesday afternoon, machinery was removing material from the area around the hole while police and other government vehicles blocked a clear view of the scene. Sinkholes occur in the area because of subsidence from coal mining activity. Rescuers had been using water to break down and remove clay and dirt from the mine, which has been closed since the 1950s, but that increased the risk “for potential other mine subsidence to take place," Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Steve Limani said. Crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole, but it detected nothing. Another camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe about 30 feet below the surface, Limani said. Searchers have also deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment, to no avail. Marguerite Fire Chief Scot Graham, the incident commander, said access to the immediate area surrounding the hole was being tightly controlled and monitored, with rescuers attached by harness. The top of a sinkhole is seen Tuesday in the village of Marguerite, Pa., where rescuers searched for a woman who disappeared. “We cannot judge as to what’s going on underneath us. Again, you had a small hole on top but as soon as you stuck a camera down through to look, you had this big void,” Graham said. “And it was all different depths. The process is long, is tedious. We have to make sure that we are keeping safety in the forefront as well as the rescue effort.” Bacha said they were “hoping that there’s a void that she could still be in.” Pollard's family called police at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below freezing that night. Her son, Axel Hayes, said Pollard is a happy woman who likes going out to have fun. She and her husband adopted Hayes and his twin brother when they were infants. Hayes called Pollard “a great person overall, a great mother” who “never really did anybody wrong.” He said at one point Pollard had about 10 cats. “Every cat that she’s ever come in contact with, she has a close bond with them,” Hayes said. His mother worked for many years at Walmart but recently was not employed, he said. “I’m just hoping right now that she’s still with us and she’s able to come back to us,” he said. Police said they found Pollard's car parked behind Monday's Union Restaurant in Marguerite, about 20 feet from the sinkhole. Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they had not noticed the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate that the sinkhole was new. “It almost feels like it opened up with her standing on top of it,” Limani said. Searchers accessed the mine late Tuesday afternoon and dug a separate entrance out of concern that the ground around the sinkhole opening was not stable. “Let’s be honest, we need to get a little bit lucky, right?” Limani said Wednesday. “We need a little bit of luck on our side. We need a little bit of God’s good blessing on our side.” Pollard lives in a small neighborhood across the street from where her car and granddaughter were located, Limani said. The young girl “nodded off in the car and woke up. Grandma never came back," Limani said. The child stayed in the car until two troopers rescued her. It's not clear what happened to Pepper. From field to fork: how America's farming revolution affects your plate and wallet From field to fork: how America's farming revolution affects your plate and wallet In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they live in the heartland or the heart of the city. The Changing Face of American Farms The image of the small family farm, while still a reality for many, is increasingly giving way to larger, more technologically advanced operations. According to the USDA, the number of farms in the U.S. has fallen from 6.8 million in 1935 to about 2 million today, with the average farm size growing from 155 acres to 444 acres. This shift has profound implications for rural communities and the food system as a whole. Despite these changes, diversity in farming practices is on the rise. A landmark study published in Science , involving data from over 2,000 farms across 11 countries, found that diversifying farmland simultaneously delivers environmental and social benefits. This challenges the longstanding idea that practices boosting biodiversity must come at a cost to yields and food security. Technology Revolution on the Farm The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is transforming how farmers manage their land and resources. GPS-guided tractors, drone surveillance, and AI-powered crop management systems are becoming commonplace on many farms. These technologies allow farmers to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, reducing waste and environmental impact while improving yields. However, the digital divide remains a challenge. More than 22% of rural communities lack reliable broadband internet access, hindering the widespread implementation of AI and other advanced technologies in agriculture. The Economic Tightrope: Challenges Facing Modern Farmers While technology offers new opportunities, farmers are also facing significant economic challenges. The USDA's 2024 farm income forecast projects a 4.4% decline in net farm income from 2023, following a sharp 19.5% drop from 2022 to 2023. This financial pressure is compounded by rising production costs and market volatility. Climate variability adds another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and shifting growing seasons are forcing farmers to adapt quickly. These factors could reduce agricultural productivity by up to 25% over the coming decades without significant adaptation measures. But adapting requires additional financial resources, further straining farm profitability. Diversification: A Lifeline for American Farms In the face of these challenges, many farmers are turning to diversification as a strategy for resilience and profitability. The Science study mentioned earlier found that farms integrating several diversification methods supported more biodiversity while seeing simultaneous increases in human well-being and food security. Agritourism is one popular diversification strategy. In 2022, 28,600 U.S. farms reported agritourism income, averaging gross revenue of $44,000 from these activities. Activities like farm tours, pick-your-own operations, and seasonal festivals not only provide additional income but also foster a deeper connection between consumers and agriculture. From Farm to Table: The Consumer Connection The changing face of agriculture is directly impacting consumers. The rise of farm-to-table and local food movements reflects a growing interest in where our food comes from and how it's produced. If every U.S. household spent just $10 per week on locally grown food, it would generate billions of dollars for local economies. However, the larger challenges in agriculture can also lead to price fluctuations at the grocery store. The USDA's Economic Research Service projects that food-at-home prices will increase between 1.2% and 2.2% in 2024. The Future of Farming: Opportunities and Innovations Looking ahead, several innovations are poised to reshape agriculture: Conclusion: A Call to Action The transformation of American agriculture affects everyone, from the food we eat to the health of our environment and rural communities. Consumers have the power to support sustainable and diverse farming practices through our purchasing decisions. As citizens, they can advocate for policies that support farmers in adopting innovative and sustainable practices. The challenges facing agriculture are complex, but they also present opportunities for innovation and positive change. By understanding and engaging with these issues, everyone can play a part in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for the future. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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