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China on Monday launched an investigation into US chip giant Nvidia for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws, a top government agency said, as the two countries race for global chipmaking dominance. Beijing's state administration for , the authority on antitrust issues, launched the probe "in accordance with the law", according to a statement shared online. Nvidia is also suspected of violating commitments it made in 2020, the statement said, when it acquired Israeli data center firm Mellanox. Shares in Nvidia dropped Monday after Beijing announced the probe. Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for comment. China and the United States have in recent weeks clashed over exports of key chipmaking technology, where Nvidia is a major player. Beijing last week said it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after Washington announced curbs targeting China's ability to make advanced chips. Among the materials banned from export are metals gallium, antimony and germanium, China's commerce ministry said in a statement that cited "national security" concerns. In its own latest curbs, Washington has announced restrictions on sales to 140 companies, including Chinese firms Piotech and SiCarrier, without additional permission. The move expands Washington's efforts to curb exports of state-of-the-art chips to China, which can be used in advanced weapons systems and artificial intelligence. The new US rules also include controls on two dozen types of chipmaking equipment and three kinds of software tools for developing or producing semiconductors. The US tech behemoth has seen its profits soar on the back of strong demand for its artificial intelligence technology. In November, Nvidia surpassed Apple to become the highest-valued company in the world as the boom continues to excite Wall Street. But the Chinese market has been a rare weak spot. The US government in 2023 restricted Nvidia from selling some of its top AI chips to China, which the US sees as a strategic competitor in the field of advanced semiconductors. Although Nvidia in November reported record high quarterly revenue, investors were wary of US-China tensions reheating with the return of Donald Trump to the White House. But during an event in Hong Kong last month, Nvidia's Taiwan-born CEO Jensen Huang told reporters "open science and open research in AI is absolutely global" and that "nothing" would stop that. © 2024 AFP

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure last week on her right thumb to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about it. The procedure was done Friday by Dr. Steven S. Shin. The Liberty star has begun rehab and is expected to return to on-court activities in about four weeks. Ionescu turned 27 on Friday and posted a picture on social media on Sunday sitting near flowers with a cast on her right, shooting hand. “Getting my thumb fixed was quite the bday present,” part of the caption read. ESPN was first to report the procedure. Ionescu sustained the injury during the WNBA Finals and it wasn't known she was hurt until after the Liberty won the title. She went 1 for 19 in the deciding Game 5 against Minnesota but found other ways to help the team win, with eight assists and seven rebounds. It has been a busy year for the former Oregon great. She got married, helped New York win its first WNBA championship and earned an Olympic gold medal. AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

The PM Vishwakarma scheme of the Central government “strengthens the system of caste-based vocation”, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said in a letter to Union minister Jitam Ram Manjhi on Wednesday, informing the MSMEs minister that the state government will not implement the scheme in its present form. Instead, Stalin said, the Dravida Munnetra Khazhgham-led Tamil Nadu government will develop a more inclusive and comprehensive scheme for artisans that does not discriminate on the basis of caste. “In light of the concerns raised that the scheme strengthens the system of caste-based vocation, the Government of Tamil Nadu had constituted a committee to study the scheme,” Stalin said on Wednesday. Following an analysis, the committee recommended changes to the scheme which were communicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter from Stalin on January 4. While there was a reply to the chief minister’s letter from the MSME ministry on March 15, there was no mention of the recommendations made by the government of Tamil Nadu, Stalin said. Hence, Stalin, in Wednesday’s letter, said: “The government of Tamil Nadu, will, therefore, not be taking forward the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma scheme in its present form. “ The MSME ministry launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana to provide training, technology, credit and market support to the traditional artisans and craftspeople. It covers 18 trades including carpentry, tailoring, and washing. Giving details of his government’s plans, Stalin said, “To empower artisans in Tamil Nadu under the overall principle of social justice, the government of Tamil Nadu has decided to develop a more inclusive and comprehensive scheme for artisans, which does not discriminate based on caste.” “This scheme will provide holistic support to all artisans in the state, irrespective of caste or family occupations. Such a scheme will serve to provide them with financial assistance, training and all required support for their development, more comprehensively and inclusively,” he said. The state government appointed panel recommended removing the mandatory need for the applicant’s family to be traditionally engaged in a family-based trade and instead allow any person pursuing any of the occupations listed in the guidelines to be eligible for assistance under the scheme. It sought for the minimum age criterion to be increased to 35 years so that only those who have made an informed choice to continue their family trade can avail of benefits under this scheme. It also recommended for the onus of verification of the beneficiaries in rural areas to be vested with the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in the Revenue Department instead of the head of the Gram Panchayat. An MSME spokesperson could not respond to HT’s request for comment on the matter till the time of going to print.What Luigi Mangione's online profiles reveal about his academic and professional journey

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum nearing finish of $89 million upgradeWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, according to an early version of his announcement seen by Reuters. Van Hollen has filed a joint resolution of disapproval in the Senate, while fellow Democrat Sara Jacobs has filed one in the House of Representatives. Their effort is unlikely to win significant support in Congress as U.S. administrations under presidents of both parties long have viewed the UAE as a vital regional security partner, but would draw attention to a conflict that has become one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. "The UAE is an important partner in the Middle East, but the United States cannot sit idly by as it aids and abets the humanitarian disaster in Sudan - we must use our leverage to try to bring this conflict to a peaceful resolution," Van Hollen said in a statement. U.S. law requires congressional review of major arms deals, and lets members of the Senate force votes on resolutions of disapproval that would block such sales. Although the law does not let House members force such votes, resolutions must pass both chambers of Congress, and potentially survive a presidential veto, to go into effect. No resolution of disapproval has ever both passed Congress and survived a presidential veto. Such resolutions have at times led to heated debates that highlighted human rights concerns and lawmakers' dissatisfaction over weapons sales. The UAE has long been a major purchaser of U.S. weapons. In October, the Biden administration announced, for example, that it had approved a potential sale of GMLRS and ATACMS munitions, and related support, for $1.2 billion. GMLRS, or Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets, are made by L3Harris Technologies' business unit Aerojet Rocketdyne. The long-range ATACMS are made by Lockheed Martin. The newly introduced resolutions seek to stop that sale. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, this year recognized the UAE as a major defense partner, and the Gulf state is host to the Al Dhafra Air Base with U.S. military aircraft and thousands of American personnel. Sudan's army has accused the UAE of providing weapons and support to the RSF in Sudan's 17-month-old war. The Gulf state denies the allegations. U.N. sanctions monitors have described as credible accusations that the UAE had provided military support to the RSF. The UAE has denied involvement in military support to any of Sudan's rival parties. War erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF over a transition to free elections, with tens of thousands of people reported dead. The United Nations has said nearly 25 million people - half of Sudan's population - need aid, famine is looming and some 8 million people have fled their homes. "The UAE is one of the biggest outside actors fueling the violence in Sudan, and yet the U.S. is on the brink of selling the UAE another $1.2 billion in weapons that could end up in the hands of the RSF," Jacobs, who met with Sudanese refugees on the border with Chad this year, said in a statement. (This story has been refiled to correct the spelling of the first name of lawmaker Jacobs in paragraph 2) (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Don Durfee and Will Dunham)How mysterious murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked frenzied NYC manhunt

Why Analysts Are Still Bullish on CrowdStrike's Stock Despite Post-Earnings SlumpJOYY (NASDAQ:YY) Hits New 12-Month High – What’s Next?Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian discusses Jake Paul's legacy in boxing and the recent claims of the fight against Mike Tyson being rigged. Jake Paul ’s next opponent in the ring has been highly debated after defeating Mike Tyson by unanimous decision, but one boxer is very serious about making it happen. In fact, Ryan Garcia vowed to end Paul’s entire boxing career if they could set something up. "He was trying to beat up on Uncle Mike," Garcia said on Uncrowned’s " The Ariel Helwani Show " on Tuesday. "Like I said, the same way I feel about Manny Pacquiao, the same way I feel about this. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jake Paul speaks during Fanatics Fest Press Conference at Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) "We said we could run it one day. He came to my gym a long time ago in Victorville, then he came to visit me with the Canelo [Alvarez] camp — this is before he boxed. So, I kind of gave birth to his boxing career, so I’m here to end it. That’s it." Garcia already has a fight on the books for the end of this year, as he’s set to go against Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo on Dec. 30. Anpo took on Manny Pacquiao back in July, which led Garcia to want to fight him. It’s a similar situation now with Garcia wanting to fight Paul. TROUBLED BOXER RYAN GARCIA SUSPENDED FOR 1 YEAR AFTER POSITIVE PED TEST, GOES ON WILD SOCIAL MEDIA RANT However, Oscar De La Hoya , who owns Golden Boy Promotions which Garcia is signed under, laid down the hammer on Tuesday night regarding the boxer’s exhibition with Anpo. "Golden Boy Promotions has exclusive rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights," he posted on X. "The organizers of this event have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is needed for this event to occur. As no such sign-off has been given, as of today there is no event with Ryan Garcia." Garcia is still serving a one-year suspension, which expires in April 2025, after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine before his bout with Devin Haney, which was ruled no contest despite him winning in the ring. The ban prevents Garcia from participating in professional boxing, though it’s the reason why he agreed to an exhibition, which isn’t considered a pro match. Devin Haney defends a punch from Ryan Garcia at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) Garcia went on a rollercoaster ride leading up to the Haney bout, with many questioning if he was even in the right headspace to be getting in a ring. Garcia broke down on live streams, claiming to be smoking marijuana and was criticized for his erratic behavior. "I was going through a hard time in my life, and I’m thankful that I got through that moment in my life," Garcia told Helwani. "I’m much more calm, and I think that’s the way I want to live — not so much craziness in my life. It’s not good for me." Now, if a Garcia-Paul fight were to get on the books, it would be interesting to see what weight class these two would fight at. Paul beefed up to fight Tyson in the sanctioned fight, and Garcia even said he would move up to 185 pounds if need be. Garcia walks around at 165 to 170 pounds, though he said he planned to return to 140 or 147 pounds when he is able to resume his pro career. Weight doesn’t matter for Garcia, though, as he’s confident he would have Paul on the canvas. Ryan Garcia speaks on stage during the Ryan Garcia v Devin Haney New York press tour at Palladium Times Square on Feb. 27, 2024 in New York City. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "If Jake fights the way he fought with Mike, I genuinely believe I would knock him out within four (or) five rounds," Garcia said. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

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But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It's been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It's not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it's possible, it's a bad idea. Here's a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn't always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn't until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it's less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn't clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he'd use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action." He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade," Nowrasteh said. "He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens." Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.

Huge sports events are coming to streaming. Is the technology ready for prime time?Chicken soup is a dish so famously comforting and so spiritually enriching that a popular series of inspirational self-help books called itself "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Whether you're making a classic chicken noodle, switching things up with orzo pasta, or getting some matzo ball action going, a warming bowl of chicken soup is one of the most satisfying dishes you can enjoy. Tucking into it makes you feel like all is right with the world. But how do you make your broth taste as flavorful as possible? We all have our favorite methods. Some people boil down chicken bones to give the soup a rich, umami flavor, while others use storebought stock and stir in powdered mushrooms to add depth. Some cooks even swear by a dash of hot sauce ( ) to work in some spice. However, if you love fresh, bright flavors, nothing will improve your chicken soup like a few glugs of lemon juice. Lemon juice makes chicken soup bright and lively , acid is one of the most important flavor profiles when cooking. Think about how a homemade , or how a key lime pie tastes so light and refreshing despite its creamy ingredients. There's a reason for this: acid, like salt, activates your taste buds and makes you salivate, awakening your palate to the full depth of flavor that food contains. The sourness of lemon juice can also enhance savory elements in your dish simply by adding contrast. So, what's the best way to add lemon juice to chicken soup? We recommend incorporating it near the end when the broth has almost finished cooking. Adding your lemon juice too early can cause the flavor to fade away as the soup simmers. Like the most eye-catching ensemble member in a musical, this sparkling add-in should be front and center so it can elevate everything around it. Your soup -– and your palate -– will thank you. Recommended

NoneTHE demand for Filipino integrated circuit (IC) design engineers is poised to grow significantly in the next five years, with a projected need for approximately 20,000 professionals to address global technological advancements such as 5G, AI, IoT, and specialized applications in various fields. This was emphasized by Charade Avondo, president of Xinyx Design, during a media briefing on Nov. 26, 2024, in Makati City. Joined by academic leaders Dr. Teresita Fortuna of Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) and Dr. Lean Tolentino of Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) Manila. Avondo highlighted the skills gap and the urgency of academic-industry collaboration. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.