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U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister of Canada. “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in ice-hockey circles,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform Wednesday afternoon. “I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for prime minister of Canada, soon to be known as the governor of Canada — you would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign.’ He had no interest,” Trump wrote. His comment about being governor of Canada refers to Trump repeatedly suggesting the country become a U.S. state, which Ottawa insists is a joke. Trump added that it would be “fun to watch” if Canadians launched a movement to get the retired hockey player to seek office. The Canadian Press has tried to contact Gretzky through his agents. Experts have said that Ottawa is rightfully focused on the prospect of damaging tariffs under the looming Trump presidency instead of pushing back on rhetoric about annexing or purchasing Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leads a minority government that could be toppled by a confidence vote next year, following the surprise resignation of finance minister Chrystia Freeland. Trump also expressed Christmas greetings to Trudeau, again referring to him as a governor and claiming that Canadians would see a tax cut of more than 60 per cent if the country became an American state. “Their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world,” Trump wrote in a post that also alluded to his desire to annex Greenland and the Panama Canal. Gretzky has previously backed Conservative politicians, such as former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown during his run for the party leadership. During the 2015 federal election, Conservative leader Stephen Harper interviewed Gretzky in front of hundreds of supporters as the Tories unsuccessfully sought re-election. At the event, Gretzky told Harper he thought he had been an “unreal prime minister” who had been “wonderful to the whole country.” Gretzky later said he always follows a prime minister’s request, regardless of political stripe, noting he had once hosted a lunch for former Liberal prime minister Pierre Trudeau. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian PressArtificial intelligence, or AI for short, is one of the most talked-about technologies of recent times. From self-driving cars to tailoring shopping experiences, the future of AI integration is gradually muddying the waters in so many aspects of our lives. However, a bigger picture begins: "Artificial Intelligence of Everything," or AIoE. It's no more about how AI will alter this and that specific industry; it's about how AI will organically integrate all aspects of our world. But what does AIoE mean? Let's take a closer look. Artificial Intelligence of Everything is the name given to describe the concept where AI is embedded in all those devices, systems, and processes that surround us. Just imagine smart cities, places of work or residence, or even other everyday objects making decisions independently without a human guiding them. It is about continuous data exchange between AI-driven systems, increasing efficiency while improving decision-making and creating unique experiences. AIoE transformation includes living spaces with connected devices anticipating needs and workplaces, integrating AI-driven tools that increase productivity and creativity. It automates tasks, schedules, and data-driven decision-making to improve productivity and efficiency. With 72% of business leaders considering Artificial Intelligence of Everything as an advantage, the industry is adopting AI across sectors, pushing the boundaries for innovation and how we live and work. AIoE is redesigning the face of healthcare, as patients can be seen in real-time, treatments are individualized, and interventions are timely due to AI devices. Technologies that diagnose patients by assisting doctors with personalized care plans enhance outcomes and efficiency by a notch. Wearable AI alerts for timely action as it monitors vital signs. Artificial Intelligence of Everything will revolutionize the healthcare spectrum by 2026 and bring an estimated $150 billion in savings. AIoE transformation includes transportation through self-driving cars, smart traffic systems, drones, and much more into smoother, safer commutes. The International Transport Forum has envisioned an autonomous vehicle that, if tested, could reduce up to 90% of road accidents and save 300,000 US lives annually. AIoE is changing the retail and entertainment worlds by predicting taste and personalizing experiences. Using AIoE technology, retail hosts customized product recommendations and will optimize inventory. Entertainment uses AI to host personalized music, movies, and show tracks based on user habits. Since the global Artificial Intelligence of Everything market is projected to reach $190 billion in 2025, the effect of AI on day-to-day life cannot be denied in its influences across retail, entertainment, and healthcare. AIoE impact is changing lives and enhancing homes, healthcare, and transportation. The more AIoE technology is integrated, the more the future of AI integration changes how people live, work, and connect, hence innovating and making everything somewhat efficient everywhere. AIoE impact will saturate everything, not as technology perceived outside of life per se, but as an integral part of it all. It will enhance and make systems in the most natural and intuitive ways possible.

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Dow Jones Futures: Small Caps Lead As SoundHound, Heat Stocks Surge; Nvidia At Key LevelScientists warn of 'unprecedented' risks of research into mirror lifeSPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transgender residents and others. The measure must clear the full Senate in the first week of January to reach Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk, otherwise it must go through the entire legislative process again after a new General Assembly convenes Jan. 8. The bill, House Bill 5164, would eliminate an existing requirement to publish name changes with a local newspaper. It would also reduce the state residency requirement of people wanting to change their name from six months to three months. “There are residents in our state who do not feel safe when they are an adoptee; they’re transgender; they’re an immigrant; they’re a survivor of domestic violence, survivor of sexual exploitation and human trafficking,” Sen. Ram Villivalam, the bill’s sponsor and a Chicago Democrat, said in an interview. “So they would like to change their name, and in doing so, we need to remove as many barriers as we can to ensure their health and safety.” The goal of the bill is to decrease threats to people who have endured domestic abuse, discrimination and other threats to their safety. Villivalam said 24 states have already eased this requirement. Planned Parenthood, Equality Illinois and Brave Space Alliance are pushing for the change. But the Senate’s top Republican, Sen. John Curran, R-Downers Grove, pushed back against the bill. He argued that impounding the records, meaning restricting access to them, should have a higher threshold. Individuals are allowed to petition the court to impound records if they believe public disclosure would put them in harm’s way. That process allows individuals to self-attest to hardships and says they may — but are not required to — submit documentation. “Why make it permissive, rather than a requirement, to attach relevant documents to the petition,” Curran said during a November committee meeting. But Mike Ziri, the director of public policy at Equality Illinois, said impounded records don’t disappear from court records and are not sealed, but rather are selectively available to the involved parties. “So it's not a complete sealing. There will still be access to parties and by the clerk, as well,” Ziri said. “In my experience, working with communities, folks who say they've experiencing hardship and heartache, they're not making that up, and they want protection for very good reasons.” The Republicans who hold a minority in the state senate questioned whether noncitizens with a criminal record could change their names to evade legal consequences as a result of the lowered requirements for a name change. “Is this creating a loophole for people who are here, who are criminals and part of things involved in the trafficking, involved in all of these nefarious activities that we've been reading about?” Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, said. Ziri said that the self-attestation was for impounding the court records of name changes, not to get the name change itself. Illinois law states that people on the sex offender registry, arsonists and people on the murderer and violent offender against youth list are barred from seeking name changes. The exceptions are marriage, religious reasons, human trafficking or gender identity. He also said a name change still requires the signature of a judge, and the process can take months. “Changing your name does not allow you to escape the criminal record. That was legislation that was passed two years ago,” Ziri said. “That's on top of the other requirement state police already have to check the criminal records with the name change granted months later.” Villivalam said this bill takes Illinois “another step forward” in ensuring the health and safety of residents. “Now, more than ever — given the rise in hate and discrimination across the board — people you know feel targeted. So the legislative work that we can do to reassure them on their safety and health is part of our job,” Villivalam said in an interview. “As people continue to feel the hate, feel the discrimination, get targeted, we need to continue to take these steps to make sure they feel healthy and safe.” Gov. JB Pritzker announces support for stricter rules around hemp products like delta-8 THC during a news conference on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

HOUSTON, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) ("Quanex” or the "Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Company's common stock, payable December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024. About Quanex Quanex is a global manufacturer with core capabilities and broad applications across various end markets. The Company currently collaborates and partners with leading OEMs to provide innovative solutions in the window, door, vinyl fencing, solar, refrigeration, custom mixing, building access and cabinetry markets. Looking ahead, Quanex plans to leverage its material science expertise and process engineering to expand into adjacent markets. Contact: Scott Zuehlke SVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer 713-877-5327 [email protected]

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Lucintel Forecasts the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market to Reach $4 billion by 2030. 12-19-2024 11:08 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global 3D printing medical device market looks promising with opportunities in the medical & surgical centers, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, and academic institutions. The global 3D printing me According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global 3D printing medical device market looks promising with opportunities in the medical & surgical centers, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, and academic institutions. The global 3D printing medical device market is expected to reach an estimated $4 billion by 2030 from $2.2 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2024 to 2030. According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global 3D printing medical device market [ https://www.lucintel.com/3d-printing-medical-device-market.aspx ] looks promising with opportunities in the medical & surgical centers, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, and academic institutions. The global 3D printing medical device market is expected to reach an estimated $4 billion by 2030 from $2.2 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2024 to 2030. The major drivers for this market are technological advancements, rising prevalence of osteoarthritis, and increasing public-private funding for 3D printing activities. A more than 150-page report to understand trends, opportunity and forecast in 3D printing medical device market to 2030 by technology (laser beam melting, photo polymerization, electron beam melting, droplet deposition, and three-dimensional printing (3DP)), component (equipment, materials (plastics, ceramics, and metal), software & services, and others), application (surgical guides, surgical instruments, prosthetics and implants, tissue engineering products, and others), end use (medical and surgical centers, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, etc.), and regions. Lucintel forecasts that the photo polymerization technology based 3D printing market is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to the widespread application of this technology across the medical industry, such as manufacturing surgical guides (orthopedic and dental), prosthetics and implants, porous scaffolds, and dental restorations. Within the 3D printing technology market, equipment, materials, and software & services are major component type. The software & services market is expected to witness the highest growth due to the advent of ongoing technological advancements in software solutions to produce high-quality 3D printed medical products. Download sample by clicking on 3D printing medical device market [ https://www.lucintel.com/3d-printing-medical-device-market.aspx ] North America is expected to remain the largest market during the forecast period mainly due to the rapid adoption of this technology, established medical infrastructure, and ongoing R&D activities. APAC is likely to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to establishment of new 3D printing research, training, and education centers and growing efforts by leading market players for expanding their distribution networks in emerging Asian countries. 3D Systems Corporation, Stratasys, GE Healthcare, Materialise NV, Renishaw are the major suppliers in the 3D printing medical device market. This unique research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or write us at helpdesk@lucintel.com To get access of more than 1000 reports at fraction of cost visit Lucintel's Analytics Dashboard. About Lucintel At Lucintel, we offer solutions for you growth through game changer ideas and robust market & unmet needs analysis. We are based in Dallas, TX and have been a trusted advisor for 1,000+ clients for over 20 years. 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Contact: Roy Almaguer Lucintel Dallas, Texas, USA Email: roy.almaguer@lucintel.com Tel. +1-972-636-5056 Explore Our Latest Publications Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor Market Bleaching Clay Market Clear Brine Fluid Market Flock Adhesive Market Forestry Lubricant Market Endocavity Transducer Market Media Contact Company Name: Lucintel Contact Person: Roy Almaguer Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=lucintel-forecasts-the-global-3d-printing-medical-device-market-to-reach-4-billion-by-2030 ] Phone: 972.636.5056 Address:8951 Cypress Waters Blvd., Suite 160 City: Dallas State: TEXAS Country: United States Website: https://www.lucintel.com/ This release was published on openPR.(Bloomberg) — Weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House, China’s factories are expanding production abroad and growing their customer base outside the US as they gird for new levies from the self-proclaimed “tariff man.” A sports gear maker is completing a new plant in Vietnam, hoping to dodge any new trade measures directed at made-in-China goods. A hat manufacturer plans to sell more to Europeans. And a metal castings company may turn its attention back to the Chinese market despite the slowing economy. But factory bosses also acknowledged that their attempts to Trump-proof their businesses are vulnerable to the whims of his trade policies, underscoring growing anxiety even before the president-elect takes office. Bloomberg News reporters spoke with factory managers and executives across China to find out how they’re preparing for a second trade war with a Trump-led US. Some asked that their names and those of their companies and customers not be published so they could speak openly about their plans. Home Sweet Home Company: Dawang Metals Products: Metal castings Customers: Major industrial equipment manufacturers US exposure: About 50% of sales Facing potential US tariffs, the company is looking to sell more of its products elsewhere, including at home. “We do mainly exports now because the profit returns abroad were better. But now if the situation abroad is not good, we can turn our focus back to the very reliable Chinese customers that have large order capacity,” said Heather Kuang, vice president of Dawang Metals. The company has no plans to move production as the manufacturing process is energy intensive and requires raw materials from China, such as metals and foundry sand, underscoring the limits to Trump’s plan to use steep tariffs to entice companies to set up shop and create jobs in the US. Instead, any additional tariffs on Chinese goods might end up hurting the competitiveness of US companies that rely on them for inputs. China produces about half of the world’s metal castings, more than the next eight countries’ output combined, according to 2020 data compiled by the World Foundry Organization. “If there are tariffs, the cost will definitely be transferred to the American people,” Kuang said. “US companies’ own production will likely have to decrease as well as there is no way to afford such a high cost. They will have trouble selling the products because competitors will be able to offer cheaper prices.” But selling at home may mean thinner margins. Fierce price competition has weighed on manufacturers’ earnings in the last few years. Planning for President Vance Company: Chemical and health product maker Products: Vitamins, amino acids and resin Customers: Global beauty, energy, chemical and food companies US exposure: Less than 20% of exports The company lost market share during the first trade war, when it maintained prices and left US importers to shoulder the tariff burden. This time around, it’s constructing a new factory in Eastern Europe, hoping imports from there won’t be tariffed — or at least not as highly. The chemical manufacturer is planning not just for the next four years but for the coming decade due to the possibility of vice president-elect JD Vance carrying Trump’s torch after 2028, according to a company executive responsible for investment and development. The firm is considering moving production to the US, as Trump has threatened universal tariffs of 10% to 20% that would apply to his products even if they’re made outside China. He’s also worried that the US will use anti-dumping probes as weapons in the trade war, and is prepared to sell more to Southeast Asia and South America in the event of high US tariffs on his products. The company representative said setting up factories in the US could be a “win-win” as it creates jobs in the country while helping the company maintain access to the US market. But he’d rather not to, calling China the most efficient place to produce. Selling to Europe Company: Superb International Products: Hats, scarves and gloves Customers: Major retailers in the US and Europe US exposure: 30-35% of exports Anticipation of Trump’s return has already hurt orders, said Howard Yuan, business manager at Superb International, which makes clothing accessories in eastern China. “We have some US customers who used to order 10,000 or 20,000 pieces and are now reducing that to half because they don’t know what will happen,” Yuan said, adding that his company makes $20 million in annual revenue. The factory has a two-month lead time on hats, meaning that when products ordered now arrive at a US port — where imports are assessed for tariffs — Trump will have been inaugurated. With that raising the risk of encountering levies of a still unknown magnitude, the company is turning its focus to other customers. “American clients are tough in this environment and there are too many variables, so we have to pay more attention to our European customers,” he said. The decrease in orders contrasts with front-loading seen in other sectors, where US importers stockpile raw materials and goods before any new trade measures kick in. Hats, however, are a seasonal business. The company has cut production while it waits for customers to place orders based on what’s in fashion. Brand Building Company: Yunbang Technology Products: Stage lighting Customers: Direct to end users through online marketplaces US exposure: 65% of sales The Guangzhou-based company started in the stage lighting business in 2015 supplying to international brands, mainly from the US. In the lead-up to the last trade war, Yunbang felt the urgency to build up its own brand to expand its overseas market. After three years of investing in research and development, Yunbang launched its self-owned stage lighting brand Shehds in 2018. Now, it’s betting its proprietary technology and rapid product launch pace will help it navigate tariff rises and maintain stable prices to its retail and corporate customers. It’s posted annual sales growth of more than 100% in the past three years, with its own brand contributing 95% of sales. It’s been top seller in the stage lighting category in major online marketplaces including Amazon and Ebay. “With control of technology, innovation and brand building, I think we have full confidence to keep the growth momentum in the global market amid trade policy changes,” said Cheng Li, the company’s sales director. “We need to have bargaining power even when an uncertain market environment is normalized.” Cheng said the lighting maker has made plans based on worst-case scenarios including a 60% tariff. He’s confident the company would be able to reduce costs with further supply-chain optimization and digitalization. The US is still its biggest market, but Cheng said Yunbang is now accelerating expansion in other markets including Europe and Southeast Asia. China in recent years has ramped up lending to the industrial sector to help companies such as Yunbang move up the value chain, though some of that lending is now tapering off. Offshoring to Survive Company: Outdoor sports equipment maker Products: Kayaks and paddle boards, among others Customers: Large retail chains US exposure: Less than 20% of sales The year after Trump kicked off his first trade war in 2018, the factory’s owner planned to build a plant in Vietnam. Construction is expected to be complete next year, initially producing for Europe but eventually the US as well. “We have tools to fight against the tariffs,” said Stanley Sun, a sales manager. The company now sells about $5 million of goods in the US, mainly through retailers and online marketplaces. But while the country accounts for less than 20% of the company’s sales, Sun said he’s concerned that the other markets will adopt the same kind of protectionist policy that Trump has threatened to intensify. “Every European major country like France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands, there are going to be really far right wing in the future,” Sun predicted. “Those countries are going to isolate more than ever, which means they’ll come up with policies that protect their domestic industries too.” “We’re looking for the best and we’re prepared for the worst.”

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