gstar28 login register Common Pressure Washing Myths Debunked By Midwest Pro WashNHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggests that the Chicago Blackhawks are interested in Philadelphia Flyers forward Morgan Frost . Frost, 25, was once thought to be a key player for the Flyers after being drafted in 2017. However, he has struggled to turn into that top-six forward that they had hoped he would be. During his time with the Flyers, he showed flashes of skill. Unfortunately not enough to be a consistent top-six forward at the NHL level. Friedman reports that the Blackhawks are looking to add young talent around their star forward Connor Bedard . He writes: Player-team that seem a match: Morgan Frost and Chicago. Frost didn’t play Wednesday against Carolina, the fourth game of the last five he’s watched from the press box. He’s not a complainer, prefers to keep any displeasure behind closed doors, but players want to play. Obviously, any dance needs partners who deal, but the Blackhawks, in dire need of centres, are one team that makes sense for him. With their surplus of cap space and draft picks, it gives them the flexibility to make a move for a player like Frost. Would This Be a Smart Move for the Flyers? On the Flyers’ side, trading Frost would allow another young player to have an everyday spot in the NHL. Philadelphia has made a lot of changes in recent years. GM Daniel Briere may be looking to retool and move players who haven’t yet reached their full potential. Frost’s uncertain role with the Flyers makes him more expendable in the eyes of the front office. At this point, it is all speculation. However, the link between Frost and the Blackhawks makes sense for both teams. Frost may not be the biggest name on the block, but it is definitely one that NHL fans should keep an eye on from now until the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.As the world rely on data, traditional centralized cloud storage has proven difficult to deal faces challenges such as centralization, security, and scaling. Blockchain-based decentralized storage has enabled secure and efficient storage by distributing data across nodes in the network. These reduce risks on centralized servers while maintaining higher privacy levels of data. Among the multiple crypto projects undertaken, leaders are identified in decentralized storage. This article discusses top crypto projects in how they change the ways of people storing data. Why Decentralized Storage Matters Decentralized storage platforms , which use blockchain technology to distribute data, represent a more resilient alternative to traditional cloud storage. Files in a decentralized system are broken into fragments, encrypted, and spread across the network on many nodes. This eliminates single points of failure, thereby improving security and availability. Solutions for decentralized storage are also much more resistant to censorship and provide greater control over one's data to users. These benefits have piqued much interest, and various crypto projects are working on solutions actively making decentralized storage mainstream. Filecoin is one of the most popular crypto projects in the decentralized storage space . It is a peer-to-peer storage network launched by Protocol Labs, which allows users to rent out unused storage space. In return for providing storage, users earn FIL tokens, the native cryptocurrency of the Filecoin network. Filecoin is decentralized, which means that data is stored securely and redundantly across multiple locations. This makes it resistant to outages and censorship, providing a reliable alternative to traditional cloud storage providers like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud. The network has experienced tremendous growth since its launch, attracting different users, ranging from individuals seeking to store personal data to businesses looking for secure storage solutions. Filecoin's growing ecosystem has positioned it as a leader in the decentralized storage space. Arweave has taken a unique approach to decentralized storage through provision of what it terms permanent storage. It is forever storing data on its blockchain network, which charges fees only once upon signing. The one-time upfront costs cover the perpetuity duration of storage in its Arweave network. The so-called blockweave technology ensures that users can store data on multiple nodes in its network, such that miners verify them permanently. This type of application for Arweave would well be fit to hold useful data in terms of keeping documents, images, or records and should stay online for extended periods of years without risk of being deleted or censored. Attention was drawn to focus on storage for archives with this concept, offering decentralized storage that creates an untamperable record of information. It allows possibilities toward the decentralized hosting of content, which lets people upload, store, and share their content on the web everywhere around the world but not through central points of control. Another main-stream participant in decentralized storage is Sia which has the potential to disrupt a more traditional market, like cloud storage. Users may rent space in the Sia network for their needs and will be charged accordingly in native Siacoin or SC. Because Sia operates on a distributed architecture, one cannot lose data at any one point of failure. The system prioritizes user's privacy and security by encrypting and splitting user's data into very small bits before its sharing. Only the owner will hold the keys to reassemble and access data. Decentralized framework gives people an affordable, secure, and scalable alternative to their central cloud storage providers. Sia blockchain is transparent, and its open-source nature allows developers to build applications that may be capable of interacting with the network. Therefore, Sia is the most popular among privacy-conscious users and enterprises. Storj is a decentralized cloud storage platform through which users can store data with security and efficiency. Decentralized architecture spreads the data across thousands of nodes in various parts of the globe, making it both available and protected. Users pay for storage on Storj using STORJ tokens, and those who provide storage space receive those tokens in return. In return, Storj boasts about its friendly usability and offers developers to use tools and APIs that will allow decentralized storage to become integrated with an application. It is very profitable both for businesses and developers to deploy decentralized storage without having any contact with the complexity related to the blockchain technology. Because Storj focuses on the three major aspects, namely, privacy, security, and cost efficiency, it's one of the most leading participants in the decentralized storage ecosystem. Scalable and very fast, it makes the best solution for various customers-from individual to enterprises. Decentralized storage systems are much safer, better encrypted, and censor-proof compared to common cloud storage. Each of the above revolution leaders - Filecoin, Arweave, Sia, and Storj-differ significantly from the rest. Considering people will have the matter of data privacy and control front of mind, decentralised storage would be more likely in any future digital infrastructure . Through the projects involved, a better future for data access is then shaped by forming a much decentralized, secure, and user-controlled internet.

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India News Today Live Updates on December 24, 2024 : Vande Bharats to get a bullet boostRams don't dominate, but they're rolling toward the playoffs with superb complementary footballWASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors moved Monday to dismiss the criminal charges against President-elect Donald Trump that accused him of plotting to overturn the 2020 election and to abandon the classified documents case against him, citing longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The decision by special counsel Jack Smith, who had fiercely sought to hold Trump criminally accountable for his efforts to subvert the 2020 election, represented the end of the federal effort against the former president following his election victory this month despite the election-related cases and multiple other unrelated criminal charges against him and is headed back to the White House. FILE - Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at an office of the Department of Justice in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) The decision, revealed in court filings, also amounts to a predictable but nonetheless stunning conclusion to criminal cases that had been seen as the most perilous of the multiple legal threats Trump has faced. It reflects the practical consequences of Trump’s victory, ensuring he enters office free from scrutiny over his hoarding of top secret documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. Smith’s team emphasized that the move to abandon the prosecutions, in federal courts in Washington and Florida, was not a reflection of their view on the merits of the cases but rather a reflection of their commitment to longstanding department policy. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in Monday’s court filing in the election interference case. The decision was expected after Smith's team began assessing how to wind down both the 2020 election interference case and the separate classified documents case in the wake of Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The Justice Department believes Trump can no longer be tried in accordance with longstanding policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted. Trump has cast both cases as politically motivated, and had vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. President-elect Donald Trump arrives before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 in Boca Chica, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP) The 2020 election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing the Republican as he vied to reclaim the White House. But it quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of using “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. ___ Among President-elect Donald Trump's picks are Susie Wiles for chief of staff, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, former Democratic House member Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Susie Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and its de facto manager. Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making a former sharp critic his choice to be the new administration's top diplomat. Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate on the Republican ticket last summer. Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a “con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House. And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals. For instance, Rubio, who more than a decade ago helped craft immigration legislation that included a path to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally, now supports Trump's plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations. Pete Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show. Hegseth lacks senior military or national security experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he would inherit the top job during a series of global crises — ranging from Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies to the push for a cease-fire between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea. Hegseth is also the author of “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” published earlier this year. Trump tapped Pam Bondi, 59, to be attorney general after U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. She was Florida's first female attorney general, serving between 2011 and 2019. She also was on Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020. Considered a loyalist, she served as part of a Trump-allied outside group that helped lay the groundwork for his future administration called the America First Policy Institute. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. A fierce defender of Trump, she also frequently appears on Fox News and has been a critic of the criminal cases against him. Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a well-known conservative who faced sharp criticism for telling a story in her memoir about shooting a rambunctious dog, to lead an agency crucial to the president-elect’s hardline immigration agenda. Noem used her two terms leading a tiny state to vault to a prominent position in Republican politics. South Dakota is usually a political afterthought. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem did not order restrictions that other states had issued and instead declared her state “open for business.” Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic. She takes over a department with a sprawling mission. In addition to key immigration agencies, the Department of Homeland Security oversees natural disaster response, the U.S. Secret Service, and Transportation Security Administration agents who work at airports. The governor of North Dakota, who was once little-known outside his state, Burgum is a former Republican presidential primary contender who endorsed Trump, and spent months traveling to drum up support for him, after dropping out of the race. Burgum was a serious contender to be Trump’s vice presidential choice this summer. The two-term governor was seen as a possible pick because of his executive experience and business savvy. Burgum also has close ties to deep-pocketed energy industry CEOs. Trump made the announcement about Burgum joining his incoming administration while addressing a gala at his Mar-a-Lago club, and said a formal statement would be coming the following day. In comments to reporters before Trump took the stage, Burgum said that, in recent years, the power grid is deteriorating in many parts of the country, which he said could raise national security concerns but also drive up prices enough to increase inflation. “There's just a sense of urgency, and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration,” Burgum said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran for president as a Democrat, than as an independent, and then endorsed Trump . He's the son of Democratic icon Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated during his own presidential campaign. The nomination of Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines . For example, he has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Scott Bessent, 62, is a former George Soros money manager and an advocate for deficit reduction. He's the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first openly gay treasury secretary. He told Bloomberg in August that he decided to join Trump’s campaign in part to attack the mounting U.S. national debt. That would include slashing government programs and other spending. “This election cycle is the last chance for the U.S. to grow our way out of this mountain of debt without becoming a sort of European-style socialist democracy,” he said then. Oregon Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her reelection bid this month, but received strong backing from union members in her district. As a potential labor secretary, she would oversee the Labor Department’s workforce, its budget and put forth priorities that impact workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employer’s rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and would add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The act would also weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Scott Turner is a former NFL player and White House aide. He ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term in office. Trump, in a statement, credited Turner, the highest-ranking Black person he’s yet selected for his administration, with “helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities.” Sean Duffy is a former House member from Wisconsin who was one of Trump's most visible defenders on cable news. Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, sitting on the Financial Services Committee and chairing the subcommittee on insurance and housing. He left Congress in 2019 for a TV career and has been the host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business. Before entering politics, Duffy was a reality TV star on MTV, where he met his wife, “Fox and Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. They have nine children. A campaign donor and CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Write is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking — a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright also has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. He said the climate movement around the world is “collapsing under its own weight.” The Energy Department is responsible for advancing energy, environmental and nuclear security of the United States. Wright also won support from influential conservatives, including oil and gas tycoon Harold Hamm. Hamm, executive chairman of Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, a major shale oil company, is a longtime Trump supporter and adviser who played a key role on energy issues in Trump’s first term. President-elect Donald Trump tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump promised to dismantle. McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s initial term from 2017 to 2019 and twice ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. She’s seen as a relative unknown in education circles, though she expressed support for charter schools and school choice. She served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year starting in 2009 and has spent years on the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Brooke Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as White House domestic policy chief during his first presidency. The 52-year-old is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a group helping to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration. She previously served as an aide to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and ran a think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration. Both are tasked with putting forward candidates for key roles in the next administration. The nomination would put Lutnick in charge of a sprawling Cabinet agency that is involved in funding new computer chip factories, imposing trade restrictions, releasing economic data and monitoring the weather. It is also a position in which connections to CEOs and the wider business community are crucial. Doug Collins is a former Republican congressman from Georgia who gained recognition for defending Trump during his first impeachment trial, which centered on U.S. assistance for Ukraine. Trump was impeached for urging Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in 2019 during the Democratic presidential nomination, but he was acquitted by the Senate. Collins has also served in the armed forces himself and is currently a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said in a statement about nominating Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Karoline Leavitt, 27, was Trump's campaign press secretary and currently a spokesperson for his transition. She would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, winning a 10-way Republican primary before losing to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Leavitt worked in the White House press office during Trump's first term before she became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields. Gabbard, 43, was a Democratic House member who unsuccessfully sought the party's 2020 presidential nomination before leaving the party in 2022. She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community,” Trump said in a statement. Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. Trump has picked John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as director of national intelligence during his first administration, to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency in his next. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during the final year and a half of Trump's first term, leading the U.S. government's spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic. “I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions,” Trump said in a statement, calling him a “fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans” who would ensure “the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency . Zeldin does not appear to have any experience in environmental issues, but is a longtime supporter of the former president. The 44-year-old former U.S. House member from New York wrote on X , “We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI.” “We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water,” he added. During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles, and incorrectly referring to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate. Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign his administration would “Drill, baby, drill,” referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration. In a statement, Trump said Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.” Trump has named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr is a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and was nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden to the commission. Carr made past appearances on “Fox News Channel," including when he decried Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' pre-Election Day appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” He wrote an op-ed last month defending a satellite company owned by Trump supporter Elon Musk. Rep. Elise Stefanik is a representative from New York and one of Trump's staunchest defenders going back to his first impeachment. Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election. Stefanik, 40, has served in that role ever since as the third-ranking member of House leadership. Stefanik’s questioning of university presidents over antisemitism on their campuses helped lead to two of those presidents resigning, further raising her national profile. If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine begun in 2022. He has also called for peace as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon to target Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has expressed skepticism about the Western military alliance for years. Trump said in a statement Wednesday that Whitaker is “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot” who “will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended” and “strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.” The choice of Whitaker as the nation’s representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an unusual one, given his background is as a lawyer and not in foreign policy. Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah. “He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him,” Trump said in a statement. “Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East.” Huckabee, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016, has been a popular figure among evangelical Christian conservatives, many of whom support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland. Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump on Tuesday named real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East. The 67-year-old Witkoff is the president-elect's golf partner and was golfing with him at Trump's club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination. Witkoff “is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy,” Trump said of Witkoff in a statement. “Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud." Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee. Trump asked Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, Trump announced in a statement Tuesday. The move puts Waltz in the middle of national security crises, ranging from efforts to provide weapons to Ukraine and worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea to the persistent attacks in the Middle East by Iran proxies and the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah. “Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda,” Trump's statement said, "and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” Waltz is a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and also worked in the Pentagon as a policy adviser when Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates were defense chiefs. He is considered hawkish on China, and called for a U.S. boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to its involvement in the origin of COVID-19 and its mistreatment of the minority Muslim Uighur population. Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner , was a vocal spokesperson during the presidential campaign for Trump's priority of mass deportations. The 39-year-old was a senior adviser during Trump's first administration. Miller has been a central figure in some of Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families. Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally. Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security. Thomas Homan, 62, has been tasked with Trump’s top priority of carrying out the largest deportation operation in the nation’s history. Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign. Though Homan has insisted such a massive undertaking would be humane, he has long been a loyal supporter of Trump's policy proposals, suggesting at a July conference in Washington that he would be willing to "run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” Democrats have criticized Homan for his defending Trump's “zero tolerance” policy on border crossings during his first administration, which led to the separation of thousands of parents and children seeking asylum at the border. Dr. Mehmet Oz, 64, is a former heart surgeon who hosted “The Dr. Oz Show,” a long-running daytime television talk show. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as the Republican nominee in 2022 and is an outspoken supporter of Trump, who endorsed Oz's bid for elected office. Elon Musk, left, and Vivek Ramaswamy speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an Oct. 27 campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Trump on Tuesday said Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency" — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. The acronym “DOGE” is a nod to Musk's favorite cryptocurrency, dogecoin. Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” He added the move would shock government systems. It's not clear how the organization will operate. Musk, owner of X and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election. Ramaswamy suspended his campaign in January and threw his support behind Trump. Trump said the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Russell Vought held the position during Trump’s first presidency. After Trump’s initial term ended, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, a think tank that describes its mission as “renew a consensus of America as a nation under God.” Vought was closely involved with Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term that he tried to distance himself from during the campaign. Vought has also previously worked as the executive and budget director for the Republican Study Committee, a caucus for conservative House Republicans. He also worked at Heritage Action, the political group tied to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Scavino, whom Trump's transition referred to in a statement as one of “Trump's longest serving and most trusted aides,” was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 campaign, as well as his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. He will be deputy chief of staff and assistant to the president. Scavino had run Trump's social media profile in the White House during his first administration. He was also held in contempt of Congress in 2022 after a month-long refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Blair was political director for Trump's 2024 campaign and for the Republican National Committee. He will be deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs and assistant to the president. Blair was key to Trump's economic messaging during his winning White House comeback campaign this year, a driving force behind the candidate's “Trump can fix it” slogan and his query to audiences this fall if they were better off than four years ago. Budowich is a veteran Trump campaign aide who launched and directed Make America Great Again, Inc., a super PAC that supported Trump's 2024 campaign. He will be deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel and assistant to the president. Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency. McGinley was White House Cabinet secretary during Trump's first administration, and was outside legal counsel for the Republican National Committee's election integrity effort during the 2024 campaign. In a statement, Trump called McGinley “a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda, while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement.” Associated Press writer Colleen Long contributed to this story. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

PHILADELPHIA — Nikki Giovanni, the legendary poet and leader of the Black Arts Movement, died at 81 on Monday, Dec. 9, in Blacksburg, Virginia, after receiving a third diagnosis of cancer, according to news reports . Her longtime partner, Virginia Fowler, was by her side. The revolutionary writer who penned verses about Black life, feminism, politics, rage and love, was born Yolanda Cornelia Giovanni Jr., in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1943 and raised in Cincinnati. She spent many years in New York and Virginia, where she taught English at Virginia Tech for decades. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get the latest local entertainment news, dining reviews, and more delivered right to your inbox every Thursday.SUNNYVALE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 23, 2024 / TechStar Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company listed in Hong Kong, announced that it entered a Business Combination Agreement with Seyond, a solution provider of high fidelity, high-performance LiDAR and intelligent sensing systems. Upon completion of the merger, Seyond is expected to be successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The agreed valuation for this De-SPAC transaction is 11.7 billion Hong Kong dollars. Additionally, Seyond has introduced three PIPE investors with a cumulative investment of approximately 553.1 million Hong Kong dollars. Previously, Seyond has garnered investments from a host of prestigious institutions, including NIO Capital, Temasek, ERVC, Gaorong Ventures, Joy Capital, BAI Capital, Shunwei Capital, and Guotai Junan Venture Capital, among others. Established in 2016, Seyond specializes in providing automotive-grade LiDAR solutions for autonomous driving and a variety of automotive and non-automotive applications. As the first company to achieve mass production of automotive-grade high-performance LiDAR, Seyond ranked first globally in sales revenue of passenger car LiDAR solutions in 2022 and 2023. Rigorously tested with proven automotive-grade reliability and lifetime, Falcon, the flagship 1550nm LiDAR sensor for high-level autonomous driving, is mass-produced, with over 400,000 units delivered globally. Additionally, Seyond achieved a design win for its 905nm wavelength LiDAR products with a leading new energy automotive OEM, becoming the only company in the LiDAR industry with mass production experience in both 1550nm and 905nm products. In addition to the automotive market, Seyond is strategically expanding into the robotic and intelligent transportation markets with combined revenue opportunities of over USD 260 billion globally by 2031, aiming to create a more substantial revenue scale. Seyond is looking forward to embarking on this exciting new journey with its investors, partners, and customers. On January 7-10, the company will exhibit its latest technology at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees visiting Booth #5060 will learn how Seyond's LiDAR solutions power intelligent systems worldwide. About Seyond SeyondTM is a global leader in high fidelity LiDAR solutions, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and infrastructure industries. Seyond delivers a dynamic portfolio of robust, high resolution LiDAR sensors, perception software, and the Seyond ITS Management Platform (SIMPL). Founded in Silicon Valley with a global footprint, Seyond is dedicated to the highest quality engineering and manufacturing, and unwavering commitment to our customers. About TechStar TechStar is a special purpose acquisition company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a business combination with one or more businesses, with efforts concentrated on companies in new economy sectors, including but not limited to innovative technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, culture and entertainment, consumer and e-commerce, green energy and climate actions industries. TechStar completed an offering comprising 100,100,000 TechStar Class A Shares at an offer price of HK$10.00 per TechStar Class A Share and 50,050,000 TechStar Listed Warrants on December 23, 2022. CONTACT: Name: Sally Frykman Email: sally.frykman@seyond.com SOURCE: Seyond View the original on accesswire.com

Chandigarh: Former National Commission for Women chief and BJP nominee Rekha Sharma filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana here on Tuesday. She submitted her nomination papers to returning officer Ashok Kumar Meena. Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli, ministers Krishan Lal Panwar, Rao Narbir Singh, Mahipal Dhanda, Vipul Goel, Shyam Singh Rana, Krishan Kumar Bedi and Shruti Choudhry, Arti Singh Rao, Rajesh Nagar, and Gaurav Gautam, and BJP leaders were present on the occasion. The chief minister said Sharma is a senior party leader who has been working at the grassroots level to strengthen the party for a long time. Saini elaborated upon Sharma’s political journey and thanked the party high command and senior leaders for picking her as the party candidate. He expressed confidence that Sharma would effectively represent Haryana in the Rajya Sabha, benefitting the state significantly. The CM said that the double-engine govt in Haryana and the Centre is running numerous schemes for women, including self-help groups, “Drone Didi,” “Lakhpati Didi,” and programmes for women entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the Prime Minister's “Nari Shakti Vandan Bill,” which provides 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, will empower women and allow them to play a crucial role in the country’s development. Meanwhile, Sharma while interacting with mediapersons expressed gratitude towards party high command and Saini. She reiterated that having worked in Haryana for decades and then serving at national platform, she would effectively take up the issue of development in the upper house and would always be available. A resident of Panchkula, Sharma is seen as a close confidant of PM Narendra Modi and is among the few like Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar who have worked with Modi during his stint as in-charge for Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh in 1990s. We also published the following articles recently BJP nominates former NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma for Rajya Sabha from Haryana Rekha Sharma, former NCW Chairperson, has been nominated by the BJP for Haryana's Rajya Sabha seat. The election is scheduled for December 20, and Sharma is expected to win due to BJP's majority. The seat was vacated by Krishan Lal Panwar, who resigned to contest the assembly elections. Sharma's Rajya Sabha term will last approximately four years. Modi government to purchase all farm produce at MSP, assures agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Rajya Sabha Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reassured Parliament that the Modi government is fully committed to procuring all farm produce at minimum support prices (MSP). He emphasized the government's policy of calculating MSP with a 50% profit margin over production costs, contrasting it with previous administrations. Five Rajya Sabha MPs in contention for UP BJP chiefs post The BJP is searching for a new Uttar Pradesh state president to lead the party into the 2027 assembly elections. Five Rajya Sabha MPs have emerged as potential candidates: B.L. Verma, Babu Ram Nishad, Amar Pal Maurya, Dinesh Sharma, and Laxmikant Bajpai. The party is considering caste representation and experience, with some speculation that an OBC leader may be favored. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .A Browns starter is still in the concussion protocol; key offensive lineman still idle: Takeaways

Major League Baseball announced some changes to its 2025 schedule as a result of the in Tampa during the upcoming season due to the during Hurricane Milton. "These proactive schedule adjustments have been made to optimize the number of games played in the best weather conditions given the Rays’ transition to an outdoor ballpark," said a statement issued by MLB. MLB announces changes to the Rays' schedule (as well as the Angels' and Twins' schedules) because of move to Steinbrenner Field — Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) To avoid the summer humidity, which can reach levels of 90% or higher in July and August, MLB has moved an April three-game series (April 7-9) between the Rays and from Anaheim's Angel Stadium to Steinbrenner Field. The three-game set the two clubs were scheduled to play in August (Aug. 4-6) in Tampa will now be played in Anaheim. Two series involving the Rays and will also swap places on the schedule. A three-game set previously scheduled to be played in Minneapolis from May 26-28 will now move to Tampa. And the series scheduled from July 4-6 at Steinbrenner Field will now be played at Target Field. Steinbrenner Field, with a capacity of 11,000, is the spring training ballpark for the and their Class-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons. The Tarpons will play their home games on other fields on the Yankees' complex during the Florida State League season. Tropicana Field suffered damage to its fabric roof panels, when Hurricane Milton made landfall, allowing rain and wind to also harm the interior of the stadium. After assessing the damage, the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, determined that fixing the facility would cost approximately $55.7 million and would not be ready until 2026. However, the St. Petersburg City Council initially voted to approve the funds, only to hours later.

Navigating the Landscape of Electronic Components: A Guide to Chinese IC Distributors and American Suppliers 12-23-2024 07:46 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Navigating the Landscape of Electronic Components: A Guide to Chinese IC Distributors and American Suppliers In the fast-paced world of technology, the demand for electronic components continues to surge. From smartphones to smart homes, the backbone of modern devices relies heavily on integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic components. As a result, the role of distributors-both in China and the United States-has become increasingly vital. This blog will explore the landscape of electronic components distribution, focusing on Chinese IC distributors, BTC electronic components, and American electronic components distributors. The Rise of Chinese IC Distributors [ https://www.hk-allchips.com/ ] China has emerged as a global powerhouse in the electronics industry, with a significant number of integrated circuit manufacturers and distributors. The country is home to some of the largest semiconductor companies, such as Huawei, SMIC, and TSMC, which produce a wide range of ICs for various applications. Chinese IC distributors play a crucial role in the supply chain, connecting manufacturers with businesses and consumers worldwide. One of the key advantages of sourcing ICs from Chinese distributors is cost-effectiveness. Due to lower labor costs and economies of scale, many Chinese manufacturers can offer competitive pricing on their products. This affordability has made it easier for startups and small businesses to access high-quality electronic components without breaking the bank. Moreover, Chinese IC distributors often provide a vast selection of products, ranging from basic components to advanced microcontrollers and processors. This extensive inventory allows businesses to find the specific components they need for their projects, streamlining the procurement process. However, working with Chinese distributors does come with its challenges. Language barriers, time zone differences, and varying quality standards can complicate communication and logistics. It is essential for businesses to conduct thorough research and establish reliable partnerships with reputable distributors to ensure a smooth procurement process. BTC Electronic Components [ https://www.hk-allchips.com/]: A Trusted Name BTC Electronic Components is a well-known distributor that specializes in providing a wide range of electronic components, including ICs, resistors, capacitors, and connectors. With a strong focus on quality and customer service, BTC has built a reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry. One of the standout features of BTC is its commitment to sourcing components from reputable manufacturers. The company conducts rigorous quality checks to ensure that all products meet industry standards. This dedication to quality is particularly important in the electronics sector, where even minor defects can lead to significant issues in the final product. BTC also offers a user-friendly online platform that allows customers to easily browse and order components. The website features detailed product descriptions, specifications, and pricing information, making it simple for businesses to find the components they need. Additionally, BTC provides excellent customer support, assisting clients with any questions or concerns they may have during the purchasing process. American Electronic Components Distributors: A Competitive Edge While Chinese IC distributors have gained prominence in recent years, American electronic components distributors continue to play a vital role in the global market. Companies like Digi-Key, Mouser Electronics, and Newark are among the leading distributors in the United States, offering a wide range of electronic components to customers across various industries. One of the key advantages of working with American distributors is the emphasis on quality and reliability. Many American distributors have established long-standing relationships with reputable manufacturers, ensuring that the components they supply meet stringent quality standards. This focus on quality is particularly important for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and automotive, where safety and reliability are paramount. American distributors also excel in providing exceptional customer service. With local support teams and technical experts, businesses can receive personalized assistance and guidance throughout the procurement process. This level of support can be invaluable, especially for companies that may not have in-house expertise in electronics. Furthermore, American distributors often offer faster shipping times and more flexible return policies compared to their international counterparts. This can be a significant advantage for businesses that require components quickly to meet project deadlines. Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Between Chinese and American Distributors As the global electronics market continues to evolve, collaboration between Chinese and American distributors is becoming increasingly important. Many American companies are recognizing the benefits of sourcing components from Chinese manufacturers while maintaining relationships with local distributors for quality assurance and support. This hybrid approach allows businesses to take advantage of the cost savings offered by Chinese IC distributors while ensuring that they receive high-quality components through American distributors. By leveraging the strengths of both markets, companies can optimize their supply chains and enhance their competitiveness in the global landscape. Conclusion In conclusion, the world of electronic components distribution is complex and multifaceted, with both Chinese IC distributors and American suppliers playing crucial roles. While Chinese distributors offer cost-effective solutions and a vast selection of products. Media Contact Company Name: ALLCHIPS ELECTRONICS LIMITED Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=navigating-the-landscape-of-electronic-components-a-guide-to-chinese-ic-distributors-and-american-suppliers ] Country: China Website: https://www.hk-allchips.com/ This release was published on openPR.None