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The Age of Humanoid Robots in the Workforce As the anxiety over robots and AI claiming human jobs persists, a fresh narrative emerges with robots now resembling humans more closely. In a compelling discussion on Opening Bid with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, Citi Global Insights analysts delve into groundbreaking research on the future impact of humanoid robots on the U.S. job market over the next quarter-century. An Economic Revolution The analysts highlight how the integration of humanoid robots could herald a significant economic shift, offering businesses unprecedented cost-saving opportunities. Unlike human employees, these robots are immune to common workforce disruptions such as sick leaves and vacations. Initial studies predicted a one-to-one replacement ratio of robots to humans. However, the reality showed a staggering effect where each robot effectively replaced the labor of 3.3 workers, presenting a scenario with profound implications for workforce dynamics. For those interested in a deeper exploration, the full episodes of Opening Bid are available on their website or through popular podcast platforms. This episode continues the conversation on the revolutionary integration of humanoid robots, with upcoming discussions on why tech giants like Nvidia and Tesla are heavily investing in this advanced AI future. Humanoid Robots: A Game-Changer in Workforce Dynamics The integration of humanoid robots into the workforce is not just a futuristic vision but an impending economic revolution with profound implications for industries and labor dynamics. As Citi Global Insights analysts discuss, these robots, morphing into roles traditionally held by humans, offer businesses significant cost-saving benefits while introducing new challenges and possibilities. # Insights into Humanoid Robots and Economic Impact Humanoid robots are poised to transform the economic landscape by performing tasks that free human workers for higher-level creative and strategic roles. Their impact extends beyond simple labor replacement; they can increase productivity by functioning without disruptions common in human work schedules, such as sick leaves and vacations. The innovative research by Citi Global Insights reveals that humanoid robots could surpass initial expectations. While predictions estimated a one-to-one replacement rate of robots to humans, actual data show an unprecedented replacement effect—each robot potentially taking over tasks equivalent to 3.3 human workers. # Innovations and Industry Investments The technological frontier of humanoid robots is attracting significant interest and investment from major tech companies, including Nvidia and Tesla. These giants are betting on the advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics to drive future economic value. By investing heavily in AI capabilities, these companies are positioning themselves at the forefront of a new industrial era. The synergy between AI and humanoid robotics promises enhanced machine learning, advanced robotics functionalities, and expanded operational capacities. # Use Cases and Applications Humanoid robots are being deployed across various sectors, from healthcare to logistics. In manufacturing, they can handle repetitive tasks with precision and fatigue management that outperforms human counterparts. In healthcare, they assist in patient management and caregiving tasks, allowing medical professionals to focus on complex care activities. The utility of humanoid robots continues to grow as machine learning algorithms evolve, enabling robots to adapt and perform an increasing array of activities effectively. # Challenges and Limitations Despite the promising outlook, the deployment of humanoid robots is not without its challenges. Ethical considerations regarding job displacement and privacy concerns are emerging. There’s also a steep initial investment required for these technologies, limiting access for smaller businesses. Moreover, the integration of robots into human-centric environments necessitates sophisticated AI systems capable of contextual understanding and safe interactions. # Predictions and Future Trends The path forward suggests an increasing collaboration between humans and machines. Experts predict a future where humanoid robots complement human labor, driving productivity and innovation across industries. The advancements in AI are expected to continue accelerating, leading to more intuitive and capable robots. For more information and ongoing discussions about advancements in AI and robotics, visit NVidia and Tesla . These platforms offer insights into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of humanoid robots in the workforce.

KU secures prestigious FIST research grant in PhysicsNEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming “border czar” on Thursday, with the Democratic mayor expressing an enthusiasm to work with the incoming administration to pursue violent criminals in the city while Trump promises mass deportations. The mayor's meeting with Tom Homan, who will oversee the southern and northern borders and be responsible for deportation efforts in the Trump administration, came as Adams has welcomed parts of the president-elect's hardline immigration platform. Adams told reporters at a brief news conference that he and Homan agreed on pursuing people who commit violent crimes in the city but did not disclose additional details or future plans. “We’re not going to be a safe haven for those who commit repeated violent crimes against innocent migrants, immigrants and longstanding New Yorkers," he said. “That was my conversation today with the border czar, to figure out how to go after those individuals who are repeatedly committing crimes in our city.” The meeting marked Adams' latest and most definitive step toward collaborating with the Trump administration, a development that has startled critics in one of the country's most liberal cities. In the weeks since Trump’s election win, Adams has mused about potentially scaling back the city’s so-called sanctuary policies and coordinating with the incoming Trump administration on immigration. He has also said migrants accused of crimes shouldn’t have due process rights under the Constitution, though he eventually walked back those comments. The mayor further stunned Democrats when he sidestepped questions last week on whether he would consider changing parties to become a Republican, telling journalists that he was part of the “American party.” Adams later clarified that he would remain a Democrat. For Adams, a centrist Democrat known for quarreling with the city's progressive left, the recent comments on immigration follow frustration with the Biden Administration over its immigration policies and a surge of international migrants in the city. He has maintained that his positions have not changed and argues he is trying to protect New Yorkers, pointing to the law-and-order platform he has staked out throughout his political career and during his successful campaign for mayor. At his news conference Thursday, Adams reiterated his commitment to New York’s generous social safety net. “We’re going to tell those who are here, who are law-abiding, to continue to utilize the services that are open to the city, the services that they have a right to utilize, educating their children, health care, public protection,” he said. “But we will not be the safe haven for those who commit violent acts.” While the education of all children present in the U.S. is already guaranteed by a Supreme Court ruling, New York also offers social services like healthcare and emergency shelter to low-income residents, including those in the country illegally. City and state grants also provide significant access to lawyers, which is not guaranteed in the immigration court as they are in the criminal court. Still, Adams’ recent rhetoric has been seen by some critics as an attempt to cozy up to Trump, who could potentially offer a presidential pardon in his federal corruption case. Adams has been charged with accepting luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from a Turkish official and other foreign nationals looking to buy his influence. He has pleaded not guilty. Homan, who was Trump’s former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, also met this week with Republicans in Illinois, where he called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, to start negotiations over how Trump's mass deportation plans, according to local media. Separately, New York City officials this week announced continued efforts to shrink a huge emergency shelter system for migrants because of a steady decline in new arrivals. Among the planned shelter closures is a massive tent complex built on a federally owned former airport in Brooklyn, which advocates have warned could be a prime target for Trump's mass deportation plan. Elsewhere, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally. ___ Izaguirre reported from Albany, N.Y.

Avianor receives $7.6M in financial assistance from CED. MIRABEL, QC , Nov. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Government of Canada has already demonstrated how much of a priority it is to support the aerospace industry, a key component of our economy. That is why the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a repayable contribution of $7.6M for Avianor, an affiliate of DRAKKAR. This CED support will enable the business to meet the growing needs of the aerospace industry by building a new hangar dedicated to maintaining A220 aircraft. This assistance will contribute to maintaining good jobs in the region. Founded in 1995, Avianor specializes in maintaining, repairing, and servicing aircraft and in developing solutions for airplane interiors. The aim of CED's assistance is to increase the business's production capacity and productivity by creating the A220 Center of Excellence. These new facilities will enable Avianor to meet the rapidly growing demand and will also be an asset in convincing national and international airline companies to entrust the business with maintaining their aircraft. Aerospace is a pillar of the economy and of innovation in Canada . It is one of the most research‐intensive and export-focused manufacturing industries, employing over 230,000 highly qualified people across the country. The aerospace sector is essential to the economic development of communities and businesses from coast to coast to coast. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses within Canada's aerospace sector by helping them adopt sustainable environmental practices and seize opportunities to contribute to the country's future growth. Quotes "Our aerospace industry is a key driver of the economy and innovation in Canada . Our government will always be a faithful ally to this industry. This contribution for Avianor to create the A220 Center of Excellence in Mirabel will strengthen the regional economy. This assistance is key to help the business meet the rapidly growing demand and remain competitive internationally. Thanks to Quebec's expertise and everyone's collaboration, the success and spin-offs of this project will be felt across Quebec and Canada." The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED "Today's announcement is the final step in a long-term project made possible thanks to the involvement and contributions of several stakeholders, including strategic support from CED. We are celebrating a landmark moment both for Avianor and DRAKKAR and for Canada's aerospace industry." Benoit Hudon , President and CEO, DRAKKAR "Avianor's A220 Center of Excellence consolidates Quebec and Canada's position as a hub of innovation. By increasing our technological capacities and infrastructure, we are opening a path towards new strategic partnerships and strengthening our visibility among international players. A special thank-you to the advisors at CED for their support throughout our journey." Hugo Brouillard , Chief Operating Officer and President of DRAKKAR Affiliates, including Avianor Quick facts The funds have been granted under the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI). Delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs) with a national budget of $250 million over three years, the ARRI complements other measures announced in Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. It is part of a global Government of Canada strategy that includes measures being implemented by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to boost the aerospace industry. CED is the key federal partner in Quebec's regional economic development. With its 12 regional business offices, CED accompanies businesses, supporting organizations and all regions across Quebec into tomorrow's economy. Associated links Avianor DRAKKAR CED funding initiatives and programs Stay connected Follow CED on social media Consult CED's news SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions View original content: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2024/21/c7681.html © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Trump vowed to shut down Department of Education. Can he actually do that?Even when Luigi Mangione was surrounded by people who cared about him, he was isolated by a spinal defect that gave the athletic young man crippling pain and contributed to a jaundiced view of the US healthcare system. Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Credit: nna\josh.hohne Authorities have charged Mangione, 26, with murder in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York and police said on Wednesday they believe the motive was animosity toward the health insurance industry and corporate America. New York police found a three-page, handwritten document on Mangione that expressed disdain for the health business, they’ve said. Mangione foreshadowed that scepticism about the healthcare industry on Reddit in April as he offered advice for getting a doctor to perform spinal surgery. “Tell them you are ‘unable to work’ / do your job,” he wrote. “We live in a capitalist society. I’ve found that the medical industry responds to these key words far more urgently than you describing unbearable pain and how it’s impacting your quality of life.” Mangione’s Reddit posts, under the name mister_cactus, had once linked to his personal programming site and offered numerous matching personal details. Reddit declined to confirm whether the account, which was deactivated this week, belonged to him. Reporters reviewed the posts in an internet archive. A poster depicting Luigi Mangione hangs outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in New York. Credit: AP Nothing in his Reddit posts reviewed by The Washington Post presaged violence. Authorities have not laid out their case for what they think drove Mangione to escalate his frustration with the health system, which is common in the United States, into an allegedly premeditated murder of a prominent executive. Thomas M. Dickey, an attorney for Mangione, didn’t respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. Mangione’s arrest has stunned his friends and family, most of whom appeared to have lost touch with him in the last six months. “We all condemn violence of any kind,” said Josiah Ryan, a spokesman for Surfbreak HNL, a co-living community in Honolulu where Mangione lived for six months in 2022. He added: “There’s sadness because he was a person who was well-loved and no one saw this coming.” Ryan said Mangione’s back pain was well-known within the Surfbreak community. “It was a real problem for him, and he had to think about that in a way that most 24-year-old young men living in Hawaii would not have to worry about their health,” Ryan said. Mangione at the police station in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Credit: Pennsylvania State Police/AP Mangione’s struggles with his back pain offer a glimpse into the interior life of a man who outwardly lived a charmed existence – the scion of a wealthy family in Maryland who was valedictorian of his prestigious private school in Baltimore and earned degrees in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania. In archived Reddit comments, Mangione doesn’t express anger toward UnitedHealthcare or other health insurers. But the posts chronicle his struggle over the years to deal with back pain that became increasingly debilitating. “From childhood until age 23, my back would always ache if I stood too long, but it wasn’t too bad,” he wrote in February. But as he entered his mid-20s, the pain began to disrupt his life. He once described the sensation of an unstable spine as being able to “feel the bones moving/grinding.” He also struggled with cognitive issues, according to his posts. In a Reddit group focused on brain fog, he wrote, “The people around you probably won’t understand your symptoms – they certainly don’t for me.” By January 2022, Mangione was living at Surfbreak in Hawaii, where a surfing accident exacerbated his spinal condition, according to his Reddit posts and interviews with friends. He had a spinal fusion surgery – a procedure that stabilises the spine with surgical screws – in July 2023, according to his Reddit posts, and he seemed pleased with the results for months afterward. “Haven’t had a bad day since,” he wrote in November 2023. Mangione’s discussion of surgery aligns with an image of an X-ray prominently displayed on his profile for the social media platform X. An orthopedic surgeon who reviewed the image for The Post described it as a “lumbar spine with posterior spinal instrumentation, possible fusion”. It’s a common procedure for people with spondylolisthesis, a condition where a vertebra shifts forward and can cause excruciating pain in the lower back. He found a community on Reddit dedicated to spondylolisthesis, which he described as “my injury” in handwritten notes uploaded to his profile on the book-review site Goodreads in 2019. Mangione regularly offered advice to others, sometimes with an edge of bitterness about the reluctance of the medical profession to provide the care he considered necessary. To persuade doctors reluctant to perform surgery, he suggested an extreme option would be to “fake a foot drop” (difficulty lifting the front part of the foot) “or piss yourself. This is the absolute nuclear option, but there comes a point where it’s just ridiculous that people won’t operate on your broken spine.” His struggles drew empathy from people close to him. Surfbreak’s owner RJ Martin told the New York Times that Mangione “knew that dating and being physically intimate with his back condition wasn’t possible”. In a text message to The Post , Martin said he was overwhelmed and exhausted and deferred comment to Ryan, his spokesman. Martin found Mangione “to be a really special person,” Ryan said. “He expected to have a lifelong friendship with him.” Mangione’s arrest “was pretty devastating for him”. Marc McCoy, 59, owner of Moped Garage, a store near Surfbreak, said that he sold Mangione a moped and that they had multiple conversations. The Maryland native was eager to talk to McCoy, who has lived in Hawaii for a half-century, about how to fit in and respect the local culture and not be an ugly American stereotype, McCoy said. “He was well-spoken, intelligent, conscientious,” he said. “I’m in complete shock.” Mangione spent some time in Japan this year. A picture posted to X in late February by Japanese professional poker player Jun Obara shows him appearing to enjoy a meal at a Tokyo restaurant with a smiling Mangione and others. “He came in by himself and we talked to him and treated him to a meal and drinks because we wanted him to enjoy Japan,” Obara wrote in a subsequent post this week. “He said he was on vacation from Hawaii.” Most friends and family appear to have lost touch with Mangione since May. That appears to be when he last posted to his accounts on Goodreads and Reddit, where he linked to a video shared by another user in a group for discussing Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. Members of the New York police crime scene unit photograph bullets lying on the footpath. Credit: AP His apparently last post on X, formerly Twitter, was a retweet of a podcast episode on how smartphones and social media impact mental health on June 10. June 10 also was the last time Gurwinder Bhogal, a UK-based writer, said he received a message from Mangione, who was seeking advice about curating his social media feeds. The two had struck up a correspondence in April after Mangione subscribed to his Substack publication. They discussed politics, said Bhogal, who recalled him complaining “about how expensive health care in the U.S. was.” In comments circulated to reporters, Bhogal wrote, “Overall, the impression I got of him, besides his curiosity and kindness, was a deep concern for the future of humanity, and a determination to improve himself and the world.” United Healthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. Credit: AP He added, “He was so polite and thoughtful it was hard to conceive of him murdering someone.” Mangione’s movements in the summer and fall are still not clear. Mangione’s mother, Kathleen Mangione, called the San Francisco police on Nov. 18 and said her son had not been heard from since July, according to local media reports. A source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Post that a missing-person report was filed. The San Francisco Police Department declined to comment on the case and referred questions to New York police. An NYPD spokesperson declined to comment on the missing-person report. Washington Post Get a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world. Sign up for the weekly What in the World newsletter here .

The Chicago Bears (4-6) look to halt their four-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Vikings (8-2) on Sunday at Soldier Field. For the Bears, it’s the first of two NFC North games in five days with the Thanksgiving game at the Detroit Lions (9-1) to follow. As kickoff approaches, here’s our snapshot look at the game. Caleb Williams The Bears rookie quarterback saw quick results from his new partnership with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers. While the Bears offense scored only 19 points, they did manage 391 yards, including 23-for-31 passing for 231 yards from Williams in the loss . The ability of Brown and Williams to quickly get on the same page after Williams spent so long learning former coordinator Shane Waldron’s offense was promising. Brown said his plan is about finding what’s right for the players. “It’s simple. It doesn’t matter what I’m comfortable with. I don’t play,” Brown said. “So I can always adapt or adjust. To me, it’s my job as a coordinator to adapt and adjust to our players, to what our guys are doing. So, whether it’s Caleb, whether it’s the O-line, whether it’s the receivers, tight ends or backs, it’s our job to design a plan to obviously attack a defense but also to play to what we do well.” They Bears don’t have an easy second test against a Vikings defense under coordinator Brian Flores that Brown said doesn’t have many weaknesses. They boast the top run defense in the league and also are first with 16 interceptions. Brown said he has met Flores only a couple of times, but he was highly complimentary of the unit he runs. The Caleb Williams File: How the Chicago Bears QB is preparing for a massive Week 12 test “One of the biggest compliments you can get as a coach is your unit takes on your personality,” Brown said. “They are aggressive, they are attacking, they are opportunistic, and so it’s going to be important for us to go into the game, first and foremost, and play with no fear. We’re never going to coach fear, never play with fear. For me, that starts first with preparation. ... Our guys being able to have confidence in the game plan, to do that based on preparation in the week. Then let it rip, man.” Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles while pressured by Rams linebacker Byron Young on Oct. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP) Can the Bears get their pass rush going? Defensive end Montez Sweat was forthright Thursday when asked how he is feeling as the Bears prep for the Vikings. “We’re on a three- or four-game losing streak? I’m pretty (expletive) frustrated,” he said. It’s not just the losing streak that has dampened Sweat’s spirits recently. He has been on the injury report more than he has been used to, first with a shin bruise and then with an ankle injury, though he is now off it and good to play Sunday. And he hasn’t recorded a sack since Oct. 27, sitting at 31⁄2 for the season. The Bears pass rush in general has been lacking of late, with just one sack in each of the last two games, and that’s obviously something they’d like to change as they attack Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold has experienced a bit of a renaissance this season, throwing for 2,387 yards with a 100 passer rating in 10 starts after rookie J.J. McCarthy had meniscus surgery in the preseason. But Darnold also has thrown 10 interceptions — including five in Weeks 9 and 10 — and been sacked 28 times, the latter tied for sixth most in the NFL. “That’s a weekly aspiration and goal,” Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington said of getting the pass rush going. “Everything that we like to do starts with our four-man rush, first through third down and including two-minute. Whatever we desire to do in terms of sending an extra player should complement that. We have to have the production with our four-man rush.” Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown walks on the field before a game against the Packers on Nov. 17, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) The Bears’ communication Coach Matt Eberflus stressed early in the week that the Bears needed to come up with a manageable and effective plan to combat the defense of Flores, whom Williams called “the king of the Cover-0 blitz.” Brown said the Bears need to use motions to help “undress” what the Vikings are doing presnap, and Williams said he needs to be aware of where his hot routes will be. Eberflus on Friday stressed that the next step is execution of the plan and “elite communication” throughout the game as they try to help Williams conquer the challenge. “High-pressure team. There’s no hiding it. That’s who they are,” left guard Teven Jenkins said. “That’s one thing we have to be very conscious of up front, being able to communicate all the way through the tight ends, just to let you know there’s pressure coming from the front side, back side.” Jenkins returns to the lineup after missing the Packers game with an ankle injury . He said the ankle is good enough to play this week, giving the Bears a healthier line for the first time in weeks. “I’m going to keep pushing through,” he said. “That’s what my team needs from me and that’s what I need from myself as well.” The Bears offensive line has its work cut out against a Vikings unit that is third with 35 sacks. Outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel leads the Vikings with eight sacks. Jonathan Greenard and Patrick Jones II each have seven. “(Van Ginkel) is a really good, all-around football player,” Eberflus said. “The instincts are elite, and he makes a lot of plays for him.” Bears safety Jonathan Owens celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a blocked-punt return in the third quarter against the Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) The Bears will be without starting safety Elijah Hicks, who was declared out with an ankle injury. Hicks started five games in place of Jaquan Brisker, who is on injured reserve with a concussion . Now the Bears turn to sixth-year safety Jonathan Owens, who has played in 10 games without a start this season. But Owens is experienced, with 30 starts the last three seasons with the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans. “Jonathan’s doing a really good job in there, and he’s started some games last year, so he’s familiar in terms of being in that role,” Eberflus said. “He’s done a good job communicating with Kevin (Byard) and everybody else in the secondary.” The secondary as a whole, including cornerback Jaylon Johnson, is going to have to buckle down against Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson . The Bears gave up passes of 60, 48 and 25 yards last week to Packers receiver Christian Watson. Jefferson is averaging 91.2 receiving yards per game. Bears running back D’Andre Swift scores a touchdown against the Packers on Nov. 17, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Bears running back D’Andre Swift said he expects to be good to go Sunday after battling a groin injury during the week. He rested Wednesday but practiced in a limited fashion Thursday and was back in full Friday. The Bears listed him as questionable. Wide receiver Keenan Allen also is questionable after rolling his ankle in practice Friday. Eberflus said the Bears don’t think it is severe and are hopeful he can play Sunday. Along with Hicks, guard/center Ryan Bates also is out with a concussion. Offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (calf) is questionable. For the Vikings, tight end Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) is out. Outside linebacker Gabe Murphy (knee) and tight end Nick Muse (hand) are questionable. There have been plenty of Minnesota teams as good or better than the current one that have had a hard time at Soldier Field against average to mediocre Bears teams. The Bears have won the turnover margin in three consecutive games (all losses) and six of seven. They should be in position to make a play or two against quarterback Sam Darnold, and ball security has been a real positive for Caleb Williams of late. A path to victory for the Bears must include stealing a possession or two. It’s hard to believe the Bears are going to have a lot of success running the ball against Minnesota’s stout front, though, and if the Vikings get Williams in second-and-long and third-and-uncomfortable, that will be problematic. Vikings 23, Bears 13 The Bears could really use this win, considering they have to turn around and travel to Detroit to face the NFC North-leading Lions five days later. And it feels like one they could steal if the defense forces Sam Darnold into some turnovers and Caleb Williams and the offense under Thomas Brown can manage the Vikings defense and continue to show some of the positives that came out of the loss to the Packers. But still, it seems unwise to pick the Bears until I see they can put it all together against a good team. We haven’t seen that recently. Vikings 23, Bears 20 The Bears can definitely win this game. And it starts with creating enough pressure with their front four to make life difficult for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. Get that done and create a couple of turnovers and maybe this painful losing streak comes to a close. Still, containing Justin Jefferson will be a struggle. The challenge for Caleb Williams in solving Brian Flores’ defense is real. And it’s almost impossible to pick the Bears to win again until they actually win again. Vikings 19, Bears 13Far from disappearing, toys such as spinning tops, yo-yos, wooden carts, and the cup-and-ball, withstand the time. For many, they continue to be an appreciated gift, both for children and nostalgic adults, which is why they are another option to give as a gift this Christmas. In Mérida is La Ranita Feliz, a space that has become a space for those who seek to relive the magic of childhood through simple objects and full of history. These toys are not mere entertainment objects, but rather represent a link with the past, with cultural roots, with a more interactive and social form of play. In a time where technology isolates children, youth, and adults, traditional toys invite interaction, learning manual skills, and above all, sharing moments with family or friends. Diana, an employee of this traditional toy store, one meter from the main entrance to the Lucas de Gálvez market, assures that they are not going to go out of style and even commented that these are the dates when locals and foreigners ask for these traditional toys to give as gifts. She explained that visitors are drawn to these colorful objects, but at the same time, they admire the work of the artisans who make them. “On these dates like Christmas, we usually sell toys like spinning tops, yo-yos, magic boards, cup-and-ball, foreigners get a lot of attention, and locals keep asking for gifts,” he indicated. He explained that there are prices for all budgets ranging from 30 to 100 pesos. For Diana, it is a good excuse so that these creations are not forgotten. By Roberto García Hidalgo for

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Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped boost the market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1%. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 19 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:32 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Intel was up 0.7% and Apple gained 0.4%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.9%, Amazon was down 0.5%, and Netflix gave up 1.4%. Health care stocks also helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.9% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.9%, Best Buy was up 2.1% and Dollar Tree gained 2.2%. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 15.8%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.By PETER SMITH A social-media tribute to Coptic Christians. A billboard in Amish country. A visit to a revered Jewish gravesite. While Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, he and his campaign allies also wooed smaller religious groups, far from the mainstream. As it turned out, Trump won by decisive margins, but his campaign aggressively courted niche communities with the understanding that every vote could be critical, particularly in swing states. Voter surveys such as exit polls, which canvass broad swaths of the electorate, aren’t able to gauge the impact of such microtargeting, but some backers say the effort was worth it. Just one week before the election, Trump directed a post on the social-media platform X to Coptic Christians in the United States —- whose church has ancient roots in Egypt. He saluted their “Steadfast Faith in God, Perseverance through Centuries of Persecution and Love for this Great Country.” “This was the first time seeing a major U.S. presidential candidate address the community in this manner,” said Mariam Wahba, a Coptic Christian and research analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington-based research institute. “It was really a profound moment.” She said many Copts share the conservative social views of other Christian groups in the Republican constituency, and they may already have been Trump supporters. But the posting reinforced those bonds. Coptic bishops sent the president-elect congratulations after his victory and cited their “shared social and family values.” Some Assyrian Christians — another faith group with Middle Eastern roots — similarly bonded with Trump, whose mispronunciation of “Assyrian” at a rally created a viral video moment and drew attention to their support. Sam Darmo, a Phoenix real estate agent and co-founder of Assyrians for Trump, said many community members cited the economy, illegal immigration and other prominent voter issues. They echoed other conservative Christians’ concerns, he said, on issues such as abortion, gender identity and religious expression in public. But he said Trump supported various Middle Eastern Christians recovering from the Islamic State group’s oppressive rule. Darmo also credited Massad Boulos, father-in-law to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, for mobilizing various Middle Eastern Christian groups, including Chaldean Catholics, and other voters, particularly in Michigan, such as Muslims. “He brought all these minority groups together,” he said. “We’re hoping to continue that relationship.” But members of Middle Eastern-rooted Christian groups, and their politics, are far from monolithic, said Marcus Zacharia, founder of Progressive Copts, a program of Informed Immigrants, an organization that promotes dialogue on sensitive topics among such groups in the United States and Canada. He said many younger community members question Trump’s stances on issues such as immigration, and sense that conservatives sometimes tokenize them by focusing on the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East while neglecting wider issues of repression in countries there that the U.S. supports. He said there needs to be more informed dialogue across the political divide in these communities. “There is no more high time than these next four years to have that way of conducting conversations,” he said. Republicans also made an aggressive push for Amish voters , particularly in the swing state of Pennsylvania, where they are most numerous at about 92,000 (many below voting age). The GOP has made similar efforts in the past, even though researchers have found that less than 10% of them typically vote, due to their separatism from society. But Republicans used billboards, mailers, ads and door-to-door campaigner to drive turnout in Lancaster County, home base to the nation’s largest Amish settlement. On Election Day, Amish voters Samuel Stoltzfus and his wife Lillian Stoltzfus said they were supporting Trump, citing their anti-abortion beliefs. “We basically look at it as murder,” Stoltzfus, 31, said outside a polling center in the Lancaster County community of New Holland, where dozens of other members of the local Amish community voted. Trump has wavered on the issue, dismaying some abortion opponents, though many have said Republicans still align more closely to their views. Stolzfus added: “Make America great again and keep the moral values,” he said. “Let’s go back to the roots.” Steven Nolt, a history professor at Elizabethtown College in Lancaster College who studies the Amish and their voting patterns, said that while it’s too early to say definitively without further research, he doesn’t see evidence of a larger turnout this year. Lancaster County as a whole — most of which is not Amish — is a GOP stronghold that Trump won handily, though both parties’ votes edged up from 2020, according to unofficial results posted by the Pennsylvania Department of State. Trump’s biggest increases were in urban or suburban areas with few Amish, while some areas with larger Amish populations generally saw a modest increase in the Trump vote, said Nolt, director of the college’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. “Bottom line, percentage-wise, not much change in the parts of Lancaster County where the Amish live,” he said. Trump directly reached out to members of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of Orthodox Judaism. Related Articles National Politics | Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual National Politics | Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees? National Politics | Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’ National Politics | Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing? National Politics | Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now On Oct. 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza war, Trump made a symbolically resonant visit to the “Ohel,” the burial site of the movement’s revered late leader, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Wearing a yarmulke, the traditional Jewish skullcap, Trump, who has Jewish family members, brought a written prayer to the Ohel and laid a small stone at the grave in keeping with tradition. The site in New York City, while particularly central to Chabad adherents, draws an array of Jewish and other visitors, including politicians. About two-thirds of Jewish voters overall supported Trump’s opponent, Democrat Kamala Harris, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. But the Trump campaign has made a particular outreach to Orthodox Jews, citing issues including his policies toward Israel in his first administration. Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowitz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida said it was moving for him to see images of Trump’s visit. “The mere fact that he made a huge effort, obviously it was important to him,” he said. Associated Press journalist Luis Henao contributed. 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