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Pedro escaped punishment after swinging an arm at Bees substitute substitute Yehor Yarmoliuk without making contact. VAR reviewed the second-half incident but deemed there was no violent conduct. Frank and Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler disagreed about the decision. “As I understand the rules, you can’t swing your arm to try to hit someone,” said Frank. “If you hit them or not, it’s a red, that’s the way I understand the rules.” Frank spoke to the match officials, including referee Andy Madley, about the flashpoint at full-time. “They haven’t seen the situation yet, not on TV afterwards,” said Frank. “To be fair to him, I think the angle can be tricky so that’s why you’ve got VAR.” Asked about Frank’s assessment, Hurzeler replied: “Interesting opinion. I see it completely different. “For me, it’s not a red card. He tried to get free from a person.” Brighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six top-flight games. Albion dominated for large periods and hit the woodwork inside four minutes through Julio Enciso. Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken made some important saves before being forced off injured in the 36th minute, albeit his replacement Hakon Valdimarsson was rarely tested on his Premier League debut. The Seagulls remain 10th ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, with Brentford a position and two points below moving towards their New Year’s Day showdown with Arsenal. Hurzeler thought the jeers at full-time were unfair. “The team doesn’t deserve that because in all the games we had in the last weeks they were all good, they were all intense, they were all where we thought we deserved more” said the German, whose team have lost to Fulham and Crystal Palace and drawn with Southampton, Leicester and West Ham in recent matches. “We try to work hard to satisfy our supporters, we try to give them what they deserve, we try to make them proud. “But the Premier League is tough. We know there will be (tough) periods we have to go through, especially with this young squad. “We try to stick together, find the positive and keep on going.” Brentford, who remain without a top-flight away win this term, had an early Yoane Wissa finish ruled out for offside following VAR intervention but barely threatened, despite an improved second-half showing. Frank, who is awaiting news on Flekken and defender Ben Mee, who also left the field injured, said: “I thought it was a fair point. “Brighton were better in the first half, no big, clearcut chances, and I thought we were better second half. “Overall, I’m happy with the performance, especially the way we defended. “We haven’t had too many clean sheets this season, so in that context I thought it was very impressive against a good Brighton team. “We know we have a lot of players out – we get two more injuries during the game. “The way the players showed their mentality and character and dug in was hugely impressive.”BBC bosses want to make a Gavin & Stacey spin-off show after the finale scored the highest Christmas Day TV audience for 16 years. A peak of 12.5 million saw Nessa and Smithy get hitched in the sitcom’s highly anticipated conclusion. Millions more are expected to have watched on catch-up. Insiders say execs are keen to coax more material from co-writers James Corden and Ruth Jones . A source said: “It would be madness to close the door on such a hit.” The spin-off could come in the form of a sitcom following warring couple Dawn and Pete, insiders said. A TV source said: “James and Ruth are adamant this is the last of Gavin & Stacey. But, when a programme achieves such results, execs will always hope for more. “At the end of the day, ratings talk and it would be madness to close the door on such a hit forever when fans loved it so much. “Bosses have had casual discussions about whether options like a Pete and Dawn spin-off could work. "They were always more separate to the main group and a new universe could be developed which didn’t involve any of the core cast, so James and Ruth’s involvement could be a little different.” The 2019 Christmas special, when Nessa, played by Ruth, proposed to Smithy (James) was supposed to be the final episode. But The Sun then sensationally revealed the gang were coming back five years on. Our source went on: “No one thought James and Ruth would ever return following 2019’s special, so it’s definitely considered a ‘never say never’ situation and bosses live in hope. "Even when news of this Christmas special broke , Ruth denied it publicly, so any plans will always be shrouded in secrecy. “At this point they are rightly so proud of what they delivered and why would they risk ruining it all? But no one can be blamed for one day hoping for more.” The BBC last night said there were no plans for a spin-off. Christmas Day’s classic finale saw Nessa and Smithy get the happy ending fans were hoping for. But other characters have obvious room for more, after Pete and Dawn Sutcliffe divorced then were reunited. There is also Stacey’s mum Gwen West finding love with Nessa’s ex Dave Coaches. Fan favourites such as Smithy’s sister Rudi and his mates Budgie, Chinese Alan and Fingers are also candidates. The BBC has had huge success with spin-offs that are based within the same “universe” as a popular show, such as Beyond Paradise and now Return To Paradise for cop show Death In Paradise. The source said: “As with any big shows, options are always discussed in planning meetings and there are obvious options within Gavin & Stacey. "It’s all down to James and Ruth whether anything will be developed, though.” The 2024 special surpassed its 2019 predecessor by more than half a million viewers. Yesterday, photos were released of the cast and crew posing for final photos on set. Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer, said: “Ruth Jones and James Corden created a magical finale fans will treasure forever. “Their exquisitely written comedy creation is a show all about family, love and joy and it proved to be the unmissable TV event of the year.” The special was packed with twists and big reveals, kicking off with the dreaded Sonia being Smithy’s bride-to-be at the start of the episode, not Nessa. Christmas Day on the BBC brought people together in their millions. Actress Laura Aikman, who plays Sonia, told on the night how she kept it a secret from loved ones. She posted a video of her family gasping when she appeared. Laura wrote: “I take an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) very seriously! The moment my family realise Sonia is ruining Christmas again.” The finale crowned an epic Christmas Day for the BBC, which had all the top ten most-watched programmes. The return of Wallace & Gromit with Vengeance Most Fowl drew in the next biggest tally, with a peak of ten million, followed by stalwarts including Call The Midwife, Doctor Who and Strictly. ITV’s best efforts came from The Chase’s celebrity special with 2.9 million and Freddie Flintoff’s Bullseye special on 2.4 million. Ms Moore said: “Christmas Day on the BBC brought people together in their millions. I’m very proud the line-up was a showcase for the very best in British storytelling.” IT’S not Gavin & Stacey’s fault, but I’d started hating the Christmas special long before it came to screen. A resentment you can probably put down to personal failings and the fact that rolling news, the print media and even the BBC’s main bulletins seemed to be hyping the 90-minute episode’s expectations way beyond a point it could possibly deliver. Without anything else worth watching on Christmas Day, since the last Gavin & Stacey special in 2019, the longing was as understandable as it was damning, I suppose. But for the first half, at least, it seemed like all the pre-publicity had been a dreadful miscalculation. The storyline was going nowhere and everyone, bar James Corden and Ruth Jones, who’ve written themselves the two best parts, seemed to be performing instead of acting, to an annoying degree in the cases of Rob “Bryn” Brydon and Alison “Pam” Steadman. They clearly knew something we didn’t, though. Because, as soon as Smithy and Sonia’s abortive wedding scene kicked in, everything made perfect sense. It was an old-fashioned love story that had momentum, heart, soul, staggeringly good stars, Anna Maxwell Martin and Sheridan Smith, and also the good sense to flag up its own plot holes, on the final chase to Southampton Docks. As I’m sure the whole audience was screaming “Give her a ring,” long before Joanna Page’s Stacey said “I’ll try her on her mobile” and Jason replied “Why didn’t we just call her in the first place?” They would have looked daft, of course, if the show hadn’t delivered the ending the audience craved and deserved. But it gave the people what they wanted, a Smithy and Nessa wedding, and spared them from the one thing that infected other significant parts of the BBC’s Christmas Day TV, preachiness. For there were no gear-crunching references to diversity, as we got in the King’s Speech and EastEnders, nor was there any bleating about the arms trade, as in Doctor Who. For 90 minutes on Christmas Day, TV was a glorious, happy, woke-free zone again. And if you think the BBC will learn from Gavin & Stacey’s triumph and cut the political lectures in 2025? Well, I’d settle back and watch the Christmas special again and again, if I were you.The unholy union between the Trump-loyal MAGA right and the opportunistic grifters of the Tech Right have found their first major clash: H-1B visa policies. As the two groups try to sort themselves out, stumbling across new strands of racism and xenophobia along the way, Department of Government Efficiency co-grifter-in-chief Vivek Ramaswamy has blessed us with a new theory for why America has supposedly fallen behind in its ability to produce elite engineers: we worshipped Stefan instead of Steve Urkel . According to Ramaswamy, “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence,” and it all dates back to 1990s sitcoms and America’s preference for the jock and prom queen over the “math olympiad champ” or valedictorian. “A culture that venerates Cory from ‘Boy Meets World,’ or Zach & Slater over Screech in ‘Saved by the Bell,’ or ‘Stefan’ over Steve Urkel in ‘Family Matters,’ will not produce the best engineers,” Ramaswamy tweeted publicly in a message that can be read by other people and everything. This whole thing is so incomprehensible that it’s hard to really know where to begin, but I guess it’d be worth starting with the fact that this isn’t even an accurate recounting of Family Matters . Steve Urkel was so popular with audiences that the show got re-written to center the character. It went from a run-of-the-mill family sitcom to a sci-fi-dipped comedy centered around America’s favorite nerd. Even the Stefan character was the product of Urkel’s whole nerd shtick. (If you aren’t up on Family Matters lore, Steve alters his DNA to be a cooler version of himself and woo his love interest Laura, and eventually he creates a clone who can be cool guy Stefan full time instead of requiring Steve to transform between the two. Laura ends up choosing Steve over Stefan anyway.) Frankly, this isn’t even the most egregious example of Ramaswamy’s piss-poor media literacy on display in this tweet. He says “More movies like Whiplash, fewer reruns of ‘Friends,'” presumably because he falls into the camp of people who think the abuse J.K. Simmons’ character levies on his young students in Whiplash is justified because it pushes them to greatness rather than viewing him as a tyrannical lunatic. Also—look, I know I’m really hammering the media takes but I swear this is the last one—what a wild drive-by of Cory from Boy Meets World . He has to try extremely hard to seem cool and it just never takes for him. He’s ultimately a quintessentially average guy who figures out how to be himself. He’s certainly not a jock or prom king material. Anyway. What prompted Ramaswamy to break out this take was an ongoing battle about H-1B visas, which allow American companies to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations and have become a commonly used tool in the tech industry to attract global talent. The top H-1B visa issuers are pretty much all tech companies, and while the visas undoubtedly bring skilled workers into the fold and benefit the economy broadly , Big Tech firms have also been accused of using the employment tool to outsource work while laying off domestic staff. Trump restricted H1-B visas during his first term —a policy the Biden administration reversed and tweaked to make it easier to hire immigrants. But, as Trump prepares to take office again, the program appears on the chopping block . The divide between Trump loyalists and Tech industry players reared its head over the course of the past week after a16z’s Sriram Krishnan was named senior policy adviser for Artificial Intelligence for the Trump White House. The appointment drew the ire of prolific racist Laura Loomer, who believes Krishnan wants to “remove all restrictions on green card caps.” That would lead to more foreign students coming to the US, which is bad in Loomer’s eyes. She also accused Krishnan of donating to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign, but it turned out she confused him for someone with the same name , which seems about right for her whole deal. Now Ramaswamy and his fellow Trump-aligned tech bros have taken to defending immigration programs for skilled workers and students as they find themselves at odds with the nationalist front of the MAGA movement. This was bound to happen, it’s just a little surprising that the war broke out before Trump even took office—and on Christmas day, no less. I guess if your family has disowned you, you’ve got a lot more time to argue immigration policy on Twitter during the holidays. If there is one thing Ramaswamy correctly identifies, albeit likely accidentally, it is the jock-nerd divide. The writer John Ganz presented his “Jock/Creep” theory of fascism in 2023, and it feels pretty prescient here. The theory posits that Americans are particularly drawn to the jock/bully archetypes for their authoritarian leaders, while the creep/loser types do the plotting behind the scenes. “The dull seek to give their actions the appearance of historical grandeur, while the dowdy look for a figure who embodies the strength they lack,” he writes. Trump is undoubtedly a jock in this alignment, so there is little question that his supporters are drawn to that type of energy—the very kind that Ramaswamy argues should not be lionized in American culture. Prior to placing himself directly atop the splintering ground beneath him, Ramaswamy served as a sort of go-between of the jocks and the nerds: able to capture the imagination of MAGA better than any other Trump replacement, but still very much in touch with the people pushing the tech world’s rightward bend. Now it appears he’s cast his lot with the nerds in the eyes of MAGA.

How Donald Trump's Tariffs Could Impact High-Yield StocksWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry threw internal divisions in his political movement into public display. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hard-line immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who aligned themselves with Trump did so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer’s comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks, whom Trump tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government, weighed in, defending the tech industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump’s world and what his political movement stands for. Trump had not yet weighed in on the rift. His presidential transition team did not respond to questions about positions on visas for highly skilled workers or the debate between his supporters online. Instead, his team instead sent a link to a post on X by longtime adviser and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller that was a transcript of a speech Trump gave in 2020 at Mount Rushmore in which he praised figures and moments from American history. Musk, the world’s richest man who has grown close to the president-elect, was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump’s movement but his stance on the tech industry’s hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. Critics say they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent,” he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump’s own positions over the years reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he also sought curbs on legal immigration, including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order, which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump’s businesses, however, hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club, and his social media company behind his Truth Social app used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country” and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. However, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” he told the “All-In” podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump’s budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes. Get local news delivered to your inbox!By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case. The filings come ahead of oral arguments scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously upheld the statute , leading TikTok to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The brief from Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.”

As they gear up for Saturday's crucial matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Denver Broncos' injury situation is overwhelmingly positive. After logging three full practices this week, starting cornerback Riley Moss is expected to return to the lineup after missing Denver's last three games with an MCL injury. Moss will give the Broncos' secondary a big boost, and it's just in time as it faces the Bengals' No. 1 ranked passing offense. Also expected to return is running back Jaleel McLaughlin, who suffered a quadriceps injury against the Indianapolis Colts two weeks ago. He provides Denver's offense with some needed speed, and is averaging a stellar 4.5 yards per carry this season. McLaughlin could be joined by a potentially returning Tyler Badie in the Broncos' backfield. After missing the previous 12 games on injured reserve with a scary back injury that he suffered against the New York Jets in Week 4, Badie's 21-day practice window was opened on Tuesday. He practiced in full from Tuesday-Thursday, but is listed as questionable. If Denver's brass feels as though Badie is up to speed and can absorb hits, he should be able to play. As you can see below, Badie is the only Broncos with an injury designation heading into Cincinnati. RB Tyler Badie Back Questionable RB Jaleel McLaughlin Quad CB Riley Moss Knee WR Troy Franklin Ankle If Denver can beat the Bengals in Week 17, it will clinch it's first playoff berth since 2015. The No. 7 seed Broncos could jump as high as the No. 5 seed by season's end, but need to finish with a better record than both the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers since the two own tiebreakers over Denver. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.KANSAS CITY, Kan., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The painting was part of the collection the 11 Caesars of titian and was painted between 1536 and 1540. in 1734 This portrait, lost in a fire at the Royal Alcazar of Madrid in 1734, has been meticulously brought back to life using cutting-edge AI techniques, sparking a revolution in the way art and history are preserved and presented. A remarkable achievement in the fusion of art and technology has resulted in the resurrection of a long-lost painting, once part of the famed series by Titian. This portrait, believed to have been created between 1536 and 1540, was destroyed in a devastating fire at the Royal Alcázar of Madrid in 1734. Now, thanks to the groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence, it has been meticulously reconstructed, sparking a new era in art conservation and historical preservation. Notable contributors to the project include , a leader in Visual Computing at the University of Bradford; , President of Veritas Art and a renowned specialist in Italian Renaissance art; , ARC Living Master; and , an expert in fine art research. The journey of this restoration, from initial concept to final execution, was documented in a peer-reviewed academic paper presented at in Japan. The paper provided a detailed overview of the innovative AI-driven process, offering valuable insights to the academic and professional communities. , President of AI Vanguard Art, emphasizes that the significance of this restoration goes far beyond a single portrait. “Throughout history, thousands of invaluable works of art have been destroyed or lost. This project demonstrates the immense potential of AI to revive these masterpieces, heralding a new chapter in art conservation and providing future generations with access to cultural treasures once thought irretrievable.” , CEO of AI Vanguard Art, highlights that the impact of this project transcends the mere act of restoration. “At AI Vanguard Art, we don’t just resurrect lost masterpieces—we forge a bridge between the past and the future. Each brushstroke revived with the power of our technology is more than a piece; it’s a doorway to the dreams, culture, and stories that shaped our humanity. This project is not merely about reclaiming what was lost, but about demonstrating that technology can be a powerful tool to preserve and honor our artistic legacy, granting future generations access to treasures once thought impossible to recover.” AI Vanguard Art’s mission is to explore and harness the power of AI to bring lost masterpieces back to life, offering audiences a glimpse into a forgotten past. Manuel Portela AI Vanguard Art 9139516753 mportela@aivanguardart.com This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

New Delhi: A resident of northeast Delhi fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing Rs 7 lakh to a fraudster who impersonated one of his relatives. The scammer, claiming to be the victim's cousin, allegedly concocted a tale of impending arrest in Kuwait due to a visa issue. The 32-year-old man, who lives in Bhajanpura, filed a complaint with the the northeast district police on Nov 26, claiming that he was conned on Aug 13. He told police that he had received a friend request on a social media application from someone pretending to be his cousin, who worked in Kuwait. "After accepting the request, they began chatting, and the scammer claimed that he needed to transfer some money into the complainant's bank account," the complainant said. The fraudster asked for his account details and phone number, promising to withdraw the funds once he returned to Delhi. The scam escalated when the complainant received a WhatsApp message from the fraudster's number, stating that Rs 6 lakh was deposited into his account. He was later contacted by someone claiming to be from his bank, informing him of an international transaction. Soon, the scammer also informed him that his visa had expired, leading to the freezing of his funds by the Kuwaiti authorities. The fraudster insisted that the complainant pay a fine to "release" the money and avoid legal issues. The scam deepened when he was provided with the contact details of an alleged agent, who explained that a fine was imposed on the cousin for the expired visa and his passport and bank account were seized by Kuwaiti govt. The agent demanded Rs 7.8 lakh to resolve the issue, which the complainant transferred to the provided bank account. He realised that he was conned when the agent kept on asking for money on various pretexts. He then approached the cyber police station. An FIR was registered.

Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE:EVH) Shares Bought by Algert Global LLC( MENAFN - The Conversation) This article commemorates World AIDS Day on December 1. The UNAIDS report shows that Indonesia recorded 540,000 HIV cases as of 2023. That year saw a record high of 57,299 new HIV cases, with 5.5% (3,151) of these cases affecting adolescents aged 15-19. Adolescents with HIV are at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders , such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These issues often stem from the emotional turmoil they experience, including feelings of disappointment, sadness, and anger as they struggle with accepting their HIV-positive status. HIV can profoundly influence the way adolescents think, behave, and interact with others-whether with family, friends at school, or the wider community. They might draw back from others , become reluctant to talk to anyone, become more selective about who they hang out with, and in some cases, think about ending their life . The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that HIV isn't the only contributor to the deterioration of mental health of adolescents living with the virus. Other factors , such as family issues and social environment which can lead to stigma and personal anxiety, can actually worsen the problems. 1. Stigma and discrimination In Indonesia, approximately 50% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) face discrimination in community settings, schools, and healthcare. Around 68% also experience discrimination from their families and close friends. While stigma and discrimination around PLHIV are common, our research in Indonesia suggests that these experiences can worsen the mental health challenges faced by adolescents living with the infection. 2. Family conditions Family situations play a significant role in the mental health of adolescents living with HIV in Indonesia. Growing up in a broken home or a family with underlying conflict, for instance, makes it harder for them to effectively manage their lives. Also, a lack of support from parents or family members-who may be physically or emotionally absent-can leave them feeling isolated and lonely. 3. Personal anxiety Adolescents living with HIV also frequently grapple with concerns about how their status might impact their lives. They often anticipate negative reactions towards their HIV status such as rejections in relationships, limited educational opportunities and reduced job prospects. These worries can have an even more negative impact on their mental health. Reducing the risk of mental health problems in adolescents with HIV requires coordinated efforts from families, communities, NGOs, and the government. 1. HIV education for families Family members, especially parents , play a key role in meeting the emotional needs of adolescents with HIV. This highlights the importance of HIV education for parents from the government and NGOs. An effective strategy to provide HIV education for parents is by encouraging them to participate in HIV programs at schools and local community activities. HIV education should also be part of school curriculum and community activities so it reaches wider communities, including other family members. This can contribute to preventing the risk of family rejection and creating a supportive environment for adolescents living with HIV. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a kid, parents need support from other parents, the government, and NGOs to raise their children who live with HIV. 2. Neighbourhood initiatives Neighbourhood efforts are crucial in reducing stigma against adolescents with HIV. The neighbourhood can work together to change negative attitudes toward people living with HIV. This can be achieved through the encouragement of open discussions about HIV and promoting health awareness to prevent its transmission. Neighbourhood efforts include initiating HIV campaigns and sharing information about discriminatory and stigmatising attitudes and behaviours, as well as their impact on people living with HIV. 3. Expand counselling services NGOs need to expand counselling services and peer support groups for adolescents with HIV. One effective approach to do this is by partnering with schools to ensure that students living with HIV can participate in the learning process without encountering stigma or discrimination . 4. Strengthen policies The Indonesian government must strengthen policies to protect adolescents living with HIV from stigma and discrimination, particularly in schools and healthcare facilities. 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DUBLÍN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dic. 18, 2024-- GC Aesthetics® (GCA), una empresa privada de tecnología médica que ofrece soluciones estéticas y de reconstrucción para los mercados sanitarios mundiales, se enorgullece de anunciar el inicio de un importante estudio clínico multicéntrico y prospectivo en Europa para evaluar, y confirmar, la seguridad, eficacia y satisfacción de las pacientes asociadas al innovador implante mamario redondo liso opaco PERLETM. Este comunicado de prensa trata sobre multimedia. Ver la noticia completa aquí: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218698944/es/ GC Aesthetics' Perle Breast Implant feature a proprietary surface technology (BioQTM) and GCA’s industry-leading gel technology (EmunomicTM Breast Tissue Dynamic Gel). Este amplio estudio reúne a destacados cirujanos del Servicio Nacional de Salud (NHS, por sus siglas en inglés) y de clínicas privadas del Reino Unido, así como de consultas privadas de toda Europa, lo que garantiza un conjunto de datos sólido y diverso que aborda indicaciones tanto cosméticas como reconstructivas. "Mediante la generación de evidencia clínica de alta calidad, nuestro objetivo es brindar información sin precedentes sobre el rendimiento y los beneficios para el paciente del implante PERLETM, estableciendo un nuevo estándar para la tecnología de implantes mamarios y la atención al paciente", dijo Chris Brotherston, jefe de QA / RA y asuntos clínicos de GC Aesthetics. PERLETM es una línea muy innovadora de implantes mamarios opacos lisos que cuentan con una tecnología de superficie patentada (BioQTM), la tecnología de gel líder del sector de GCA (EmunomicTM Breast Tissue Dynamic Gel), además de una versión mejorada de las características de seguridad que han sustentado el excelente historial de seguridad de GCA a largo plazo. "PERLETM es un implante único e innovador y los datos a largo plazo sobre seguridad y eficacia ayudarán a pacientes y médicos a tomar decisiones informadas con confianza. El estudio PERLETM implica una recopilación de datos sólida y exhaustiva con una muestra de gran tamaño", comentó Nabila Nasir, cirujana de mama y oncoplástica MBBS, BSc, FRCS. Compromiso estratégico con la innovación y las soluciones basadas en la evidencia "Este estudio demuestra el enfoque de GCA hacia el crecimiento sostenible y la creación de valor a través de la innovación validada clínicamente. Los resultados no solo fortalecerán nuestra cartera de productos, sino que también reforzarán la reputación de GCA de ofrecer soluciones de alta calidad, seguras y centradas en el paciente. Al invertir en investigación clínica rigurosa y a largo plazo, GCA sigue posicionándose como un socio de confianza para los profesionales sanitarios y las mujeres de todo el mundo", concluyó Carlos Reis Pinto, director general de GC Aesthetics. Como parte del enfoque estratégico de GCA en la innovación y los avances clínicos basados en la evidencia, este estudio pone de relieve el compromiso de satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de pacientes y cirujanos de todo el mundo. El texto original en el idioma fuente de este comunicado es la versión oficial autorizada. Las traducciones solo se suministran como adaptación y deben cotejarse con el texto en el idioma fuente, que es la única versión del texto que tendrá un efecto legal. Vea la versión original en businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218698944/es/ CONTACT: Fara Naomi Macias Director de marketing - GCA faramacias@gcaesthetics.com press@gcaesthetics.com KEYWORD: EUROPE IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM INDUSTRY KEYWORD: WOMEN SURGERY HEALTH MEDICAL DEVICES HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CONSUMER CLINICAL TRIALS OTHER HEALTH SOURCE: GC Aesthetics Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/18/2024 05:12 PM/DISC: 12/18/2024 05:11 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218698944/es

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I covered the UK and US elections in 2024 - here are 3 key similarities every voter should knowRussian ambassador in Doha Dmitry Dogadkin has emphasised that Qatar National Day (QND) is a celebration of national unity, honouring the country’s rich historical and cultural heritage, and symbolising hope for its continued progress and development for the benefit of all. In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ambassador highlighted the National Day as a joyful occasion for both the Qatari people and the Russian community in Qatar, which has steadily grown each year due to Qatar’s significant efforts in making the country an attractive destination, offering competitive opportunities for work and life. He described Qatar as a country with great ambitions, noting that its diplomatic efforts have firmly established the nation on the global stage of international relations. Qatar’s diplomatic initiatives have strengthened its global position. In recent years, it has become a key hub for dialogue, contributing to numerous diplomatic initiatives aimed at peace and conflict resolution worldwide, he added. He highlighted that resolving international disputes through mediation and dialogue has become a cornerstone of Qatar’s foreign policy, emphasising the high value Qatar places on peace-building and mediation. As a result, Qatar deserves recognition for its steadfast commitment to peace amid geopolitical instability and uncertainty, the ambassador stated. He highlighted that Qatar’s rapid progress in recent decades has established it as a logistical and tourism powerhouse within Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). Additionally, Qatar has become one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), playing an increasingly significant role in the global hydrocarbon market through its expanding network for long-term LNG supply, he added. Regarding bilateral ties, the Russian ambassador praised the strong and constructive relationship between Qatar and Russia, noting that both countries share similar perspectives on many international issues. To date, Qatar is the largest Arab investor in the Russian economy, with bilateral trade growing steadily. Both countries are eager to expand co-operation, particularly in agriculture, logistics, and information technology. Related Story GU-Q alumnus honoured with Sandhurst Medal, King Hussein Award2025: The year of the digital workspace?

SINGAPORE: The Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget 2025, with a focus on providing tax relief, enhancing workforce reskilling programs, and managing the impact of extended parental leave. These recommendations align with the national goal of boosting productivity, upskilling employees, and building a foreign workforce capable of addressing both immediate and long-term challenges within the economy. In a poll conducted by SNEF in October, more than 70% of employers expressed support for initiatives focused on workforce upskilling and reskilling. Based on this feedback, the Federation advocates for increased funding through the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) or an equivalent program, along with higher Absentee Payroll Funding to help alleviate the financial burden on businesses when providing training. Further emphasizing the need for technological advancements in the workforce, SNEF also proposed greater subsidies for AI-related training programs under the SkillsFuture Series (Digital Economy), aligning with the National AI Strategy 2.0. This is seen as a crucial step in helping businesses leverage AI capabilities to stay competitive. SNEF has also called on the government to extend the Senior Employment Credit (SEC) beyond 2025, as part of efforts to support businesses in fully utilizing the potential of their senior workforce. Additionally, it recommends the creation of a multigenerational grant to facilitate leadership succession planning and cross-generational collaboration within companies. Addressing the government’s initiatives to uplift Lower-Wage Workers (LWWs), including the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) and the recent increase in the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS), SNEF acknowledged the positive impact but stressed the importance of aligning wage growth with productivity improvements. To support this, it proposed the extension and enhancement of the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (PWCS) beyond 2026, helping businesses offset the impact of the PWM and LQS while achieving necessary productivity gains. On the topic of parental leave, SNEF highlighted potential challenges businesses, especially SMEs, might face with the implementation of 10 weeks of Shared Parental Leave and two weeks of mandated Paternity Leave, set to begin in April 2025. While the government will cover the additional leave provisions, businesses may still encounter higher costs from hiring temporary replacements. To mitigate this, SNEF has recommended financial subsidies to offset these costs, as well as monthly allowances for employees who take on extra responsibilities in the absence of colleagues on leave. Additionally, the group proposed temporary flexibility in work pass approvals to help businesses manage workforce gaps and meet project deadlines. Tan Hee Teck, President of SNEF, expressed appreciation for the government’s efforts to ease operational challenges, particularly for SMEs, as they adapt to the phased introduction of extended parental leave. He also welcomed the enhancements to the PWCS, which will provide much-needed relief to businesses facing rising costs. SNEF remains committed to working with its tripartite partners to ensure the continued economic resilience of Singapore, competitiveness in business, and inclusive workplaces for all. The government has recently invited public feedback for Budget 2025, and SNEF’s proposals will contribute to the ongoing discussions on how best to address the evolving needs of businesses and the workforce.Macao – magnetic Chinese hub with multiple charms

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