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KATIE Price has revealed the real reason she no longer shares pictures of Bunny and Jett online. The star, 46, is mum to five kids – her eldest is 22-year-old Harvey Price , whose father is former professional footballer Dwight Yorke . The Celebrity Big Brother winner also shares Princess, 17, and Junior, 18, with her ex-husband Peter Andre . And she has two younger children, Bunny, 10, and Jett, 11, with her third husband, Kieran Hayler. But Katie has now revealed why she doesn’t post photos of her two youngest children. Speaking to magician James Phelan on his podcast How To Be Famous, she discussed the fact that Harvey, Junior and Princess grew up on a TV show and have been in the limelight from a young age as a result. Read More on Katie Price Katie said: “They’re very good with the media. “But I don’t even do pictures with [Jett and Bunny].” James asked if it’s because they’re not interested in the limelight, to which Katie responds: “I think it’s different now. “When Junior and Princess were growing up it was all newspaper and magazines and there wasn’t social media . Most read in Celebrity “So they’ve grown up with it that way, whereas Jett and Bunny are in the social media world and it can be a nasty world with all the trolling, so it’s different.” The star went on: “I don’t even put pictures of them up anymore because they’re going to big school and I want them to have their identity. It’s just all different. “I don’t do all the reality shows and things like that and I would do it again yes as I think it’d be more interesting now than it ever was.” Earlier this year, the former glamour model had been locked in a feud with her ex-husband Kieran Hayler over allowing their nine-year-old to use social media . Back in November of last year, Kieran slammed Katie for letting Bunny film online content , asking, "Where is the parental protection and safe guarding?" She was also banned from TikTok for being underage, with the platform setting a strict thirteen-plus age requirement.Jeff Swensen/Getty Images News U.S. House of Representative member Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) disclosed a swath of recent stock purchases, including several from the Magnificent 7, such as Amazon ( NASDAQ: AMZN ), Meta ( NASDAQ: META ), Google ( NASDAQ: GOOG )( NASDAQ: GOOGL ) and Nvidia ( NASDAQ: NVDA ). According to the filing , a Periodic Transaction Report, the

Seoul, December 22: Earnings forecasts for South Korea's two largest chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, for the fourth quarter have been revised down largely due to a downturn in industry demand, an industry survey showed on Sunday. According to the latest survey conducted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial arm of Yonhap News Agency, which polled 20 Korean brokerage houses, Samsung Electronics' operating profit for the October-December period is estimated at 8.58 trillion won (US$5.92 billion). CES 2025: Samsung Electronics To Unveil New AI-Powered Home Appliances at Upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. While the latest forecast is sharply higher than the 2.82 trillion won recorded in the fourth quarter of last year, it represents a drop of over 1 trillion won compared with the previous estimate of 9.77 trillion won made in October and November. Market observers say the deepening slump in demand for traditional IT products, including smartphones and PCs, has contributed to prolonged weak profitability in Samsung's core memory business. SK hynix, with its strength in next-generation AI high-bandwidth memory (HBM), is expected to post its highest on-quarter results for the fourth quarter. According to the latest Yonhap Infomax forecasts, SK hynix's estimated operating profit for the cited period is 7.77 trillion won, a 10.59 percent increase compared with the previous quarter. However, the estimate is a 4.16 per cent drop compared with the 8.11 trillion-won consensus estimate made in October and November. The observers say SK hynix has been defending its profitability with its high-value HBM products but has failed to avoid the impact of falling prices of general purpose memory. Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Samsung To Introduce Major Changes in Upcoming Galaxy S25 Series, Introduce Android XR-Powered Headset in January; Know What Else To Expect. Meanwhile, the US Commerce Department has awarded Samsung Electronics up to $4.745 billion in direct funding to support the South Korean tech giant's chipmaking investment in central Texas, as it strives to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The announcement came after the department announced a preliminary deal with Samsung in April to provide up to $6.4 billion in grants under the CHIPS and Science Act. It also announced a final decision to give up to $458 million in direct funding and up to $500 million in loans to another Korean firm, SK hynix, for its investment in Indiana. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 22, 2024 04:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).Rey Fenix Blasts AEW for Alleged “Inhumane Treatment”

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Avalonbay Communities Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayEnglish Premier League match official David Coote was fired after his position was deemed “untenable” by the referees' governing body following an investigation. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited suspended Coote on November 12 while it looked into a video, published by The Sun newspaper, that circulated of him making offensive comments to friends about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. Since then, UEFA also launched an investigation into Coote following a video, again published by The Sun, allegedly showing him using cocaine during the Euros. READ MORE: 'Comfort zone' call behind Origin star's shock defection READ MORE: Demon splits top gong honours after 'incredible' year READ MORE: WNBA, tennis young guns headline highest-paid female stars Coote is also being investigated by the Football Association following allegations that he discussed with a fan the possibility of giving a yellow card to a player in a match. Coote denies any wrongdoing, according to The Sun. Referee David Coote. CameraSport via Getty Images The PGMOL issued a statement saying Coote’s employment has been terminated with immediate effect following the conclusion of its investigation. His “actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable,” the referees body said. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.” Coote has the right to appeal against the decision. Two videos, apparently filmed using a phone, circulated on social media appearing to show Coote giving his personal opinion on Liverpool and Klopp, its long-time former manager, when asked by another unidentified man. Coote called Liverpool "shit" and described Klopp as "f---ing arrogant" and a "German c--- who “accused me of lying” after one game. It was not immediately clear when the footage was filmed and whether it was manipulated. In another shorter clip, apparently filmed after the other, the two participants filmed stress the importance of the footage not being shared. The Sun also published a video in November that showed Coote sniffing white powder during the summer's European Championship in Germany, where he was officiating.

Dominican Republic’s MIREX and DGA forge strategic alliance to bolster exports and streamline tradeA man named Luigi Mangione is being questioned in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the internet is thirsting over how hot he is. A high-powered executive was killed in cold blood in a brazen daylight shooting, but society is so lost and out of touch that the suspect in the investigation is now the center of an internet drool-fest and people across the globe can’t get over how “hot” he is. Memes are popping up all over the place as Mangione gains popularity online. “The internet losing its collective mind over the (alleged) assassin being hot is *exactly* how i wanted to start this week,” one person wrote on X. “That uhc assassin hot as hell !!!!!! I need more of that!!!!!!!!” another wrote on the platform . People are so enamored by his good looks that total strangers have started a GoFundMe page to help Mangione fund any potential defense if he is charged, according to TMZ. That uhc assassin hot as hell !!!!!! I need more of that!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/uslUKQpr4k — Gourmet 5⭐️ World Class Content Enjoyer 🍷 (@NiseMonoSama) December 5, 2024 Social media is exploding with people saying the suspect is making them weak in the knees. Mangione is currently being questioned by authorities after being picked up in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He started the day with a mere 975 followers on Instagram and has since shot up by tens of thousands after his identity was revealed to the public, according to TMZ. The suspect is now sitting firmly at 73,500 followers at the time of this writing. So the assassin is...hot? pic.twitter.com/HN2nfEVY8A — Rothweiler Event Design (@RothweilerEvent) December 5, 2024 The comments on his Instagram page were wild. The page appears to be down at the time of publication. “Free my man, he’s sexy af. I wish I was that CEO so I could get these backshots 😭❤️” one person wrote, while another said, “can we make a baby before you go to jail? 🙏🏼 your legacy must be continued in the next generation.” Me liking all the posts about the hot assassin who killed the united healthcare CEO pic.twitter.com/DF3bMeAAiH — Alex 🫦 (@iLoveDikk) December 6, 2024 The fan club for the suspect is growing rapidly and includes memes of people falling all over themselves after realizing how good-looking he is. His ripped muscles are on full display in a number of photos as excited fans take comments made by Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams to heart. Adams spoke in a press conference Monday and said that Mangione is a “strong person of interest” in Thompson’s murder. Fans are acknowledging the “strong” part and fawning over his strong physique. now i know why that hostel worker asked him to lower his mask 🥵 I present to you the hot assassin, Luigi Mangione pic.twitter.com/EtD3Z2SePw — samantha (@drakeismyzaddy) December 9, 2024 My new goal in life is to match with the hot UnitedHealthcare assassin on Tinder. Not to turn him in, but for sex reasons. pic.twitter.com/iDEfsPUPuG — Lane Moore is on Bsky + Substack 🍉 (@hellolanemoore) December 7, 2024 The internet is full of mad love for Mangione as he makes hearts melt across the globe. One social media user went so far as to say, “My new goal in life is to match with the hot UnitedHealthcare assassin on Tinder. Not to turn him in, but for sex reasons.” (RELATED: Police Identify Person Of Interest In Insurance CEO Assassination) If this keeps up, “hot assassin” will be trending for days as the internet turns a blind eye to the issues at hand in favor of gawking at Mangione.

My Inquirer storyThe Latest: Police in Pennsylvania question a man over the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Police arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon and writings linking him to the ambush. The 26-year-old man had a gun believed to be the one used in the killing and writings suggesting his anger with corporate America, police officials said. He was taken into custody after police got a tip that he was eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. Police identified the suspect as Luigi Mangione. Mangione was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco, and his last known address is in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said at a news briefing. Here's the latest: Freddie Leatherbury hasn’t spoken to Mangione since they graduated in 2016 from Gilman School in Maryland. He said Mangione was a smart, friendly and athletic student who came from a wealthy family, even by the private school’s standards. Man in custody had a gun, mask and writings tying him to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police say NEW YORK (AP) — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. The chance sighting at the restaurant in Altoona led to a dramatic break in a challenging but fast-moving investigation that had captivated the public in the five days since the shooting that shook the health insurance industry. The suspect, identified by police as 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, had a gun believed to be the one used in last Wednesday’s shooting of Brian Thompson, as well as writings suggesting anger with corporate America, police said. Mangione was taken into custody about 9:15 a.m. after police got a tip that he was eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, police said. "He is believed to be our person of interest in the brazen, targeted murder of Brian Thompson,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Syrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay home after rebel takeover DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers were back at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, but some state workers failed to return to their jobs, and a United Nations official said the country's public sector had come “to a complete and abrupt halt." Meanwhile, streams of refugees crossed back into Syria from neighboring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future and looking for relatives who disappeared during Assad's brutal rule. There were already signs of the difficulties ahead for the rebel alliance now in control of much of the country. The alliance is led by a former senior al-Qaida militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance. The rebel command said Monday they would not tell women how to dress. “It is strictly forbidden to interfere with women’s dress or impose any request related to their clothing or appearance, including requests for modesty,” the command said in a statement on social media. As Israel advances on a Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril and opportunity TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The dramatic downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad presents possible danger, and an opening, for neighboring Israel. After fighting wars on multiple fronts for months, Israel is now concerned that unrest in Syria could spill over into its territory. Israel also views the end of the Assad regime as a chance to disrupt Iran's ability to smuggle weapons through Syria to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The Israeli military over the weekend began seizing control of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria created as part of a 1974 ceasefire between the countries. It said the move was temporary and meant to secure its border. But the incursion sparked condemnation, with critics accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire and possibly exploiting the chaos in Syria for a land grab. Israel still controls the Golan Heights that it captured from Syria during the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed — a move not recognized by most of the international community. Here’s a look at recent developments along the Syrian frontier. Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it? WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. 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. Veteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely's death NEW YORK (AP) — A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on an agitated subway rider was acquitted on Monday in a death that became a prism for differing views about public safety, valor and vigilantism. A Manhattan jury cleared Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely ’s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week because the jury deadlocked on that count. Penny, who had shown little expression during the trial, briefly smiled as the verdict was read. While celebrating later with his attorneys, he said he felt “great.” Both applause and anger erupted in the courtroom, and Neely's father and two supporters were ushered out after audibly reacting. Another person also left, wailing with tears. “It really, really hurts,” Neely’s father, Andre Zachery, said outside the courthouse. “I had enough of this. The system is rigged." Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that he's open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia. The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. “But before that, we must have a clear understanding of when Ukraine will be in the European Union and when Ukraine will be in NATO,” Zelenskyy said. His proposals tread a delicate diplomatic path amid international efforts to find a way of ending Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II at a time when Russia has gained an upper hand in the fighting. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is seeking to bring about a ceasefire and met with Zelenskyy in Paris on Saturday. But Zelenskyy said Monday that he would approach outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden about Ukraine’s possible NATO membership because he's still in office, while Trump doesn't yet have “legal rights” to decide on the matter. Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z says a rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. A woman who previously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13, amended the lawsuit Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. The 24-time Grammy award winning rapper, producer and music mogul called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature" in a statement released by Roc Nation, one of his companies. His lawyer also argued Monday that his accuser, who is only identified as Jane Doe, should have to reveal her identity, or have her lawsuit dismissed outright. Attorney Alex Spiro said in a filing in Manhattan federal court that the woman hasn’t provided any specific evidence to justify her anonymity and that her “vague assertions of potential harm fall far short of the stringent requirements” under law. Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as he wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. Netanyahu is on trial at home on accusations of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate matters. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, but his appearance on the witness stand will be a low point in his decades-long political career, standing in contrast to the image of a sophisticated, respected leader he has tried to cultivate. The trial will take up a chunk of Netanyahu's time at a crucial point for Israel. While he makes his case for weeks from the stand, he will still be tasked with managing the war in Gaza, maintaining a fragile ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and keeping tabs on threats from the wider Middle East, including Iran. It will be the first time an Israeli prime minister has taken the stand as a criminal defendant. Netanyahu has repeatedly sought to delay the proceedings, citing the war in Gaza and security concerns. The judges ordered the trial to resume Tuesday, moving the proceedings to an underground chamber in a Tel Aviv court as a security precaution. Netanyahu's appearance in the courtroom will also draw attention to other legal issues in the Israeli leader's orbit. Close advisers in his office are embroiled in a separate series of scandals surrounding leaked classified information and doctored documents. While Netanyahu is not suspected of direct involvement in those, they could weaken his public image. 'Emilia Pérez' leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave' Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked,” the papal thriller “Conclave” and the postwar epic “The Brutalist.” The nominations for the Globes, which will be televised by CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Jan. 5, were announced on Monday morning by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut. The embattled Globes, which are no longer presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are still in comeback mode after years of scandal and organizational upheaval. Working in the Globes favor this year: a especially starry field of nominees. Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Glen Powell and Selena Gomez all scored nominations. The young Donald Trump drama “The Apprentice” also landed nominations for its two central performances, by Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn. The president elect has called “The Apprentice” a “politically disgusting hatchet job" made by "human scum.” How much the recent president election will figure into Hollywood's awards season remains to be seen. In the season's first awards ceremony, the Gotham Awards, Trump went unmentioned but sometimes alluded to. Stan also received a nomination Monday for the dark comedy “A Different Man.”

SEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) has announced its launch of the 'Battery Innovation Contest (BIC) 2025' to identify and support the next groundbreaking battery technologies. Innovators from universities and research institutions worldwide are encouraged to submit proposals until January 31, 2025 , at https://bridge.lgensol.com/ . Since its inaugural competition in 2017, BIC has been LG Energy Solution's flagship research contest. This year's edition has been revamped to foster greater collaboration between academia and industry. Selected researchers will receive annual research funding of up to USD 150,000 annually. Additional funding may be granted to projects making significant achievements through extended contracts. Unlike previous iterations of the competition, 'BIC 2025' allows participants to submit proposals on specific topics pre-announced by LG Energy Solution. "By presenting specific research optics, we aim to go beyond merely supporting academia and maximize the mutual benefits between the industry and academia," said an LG Energy Solution spokesperson. To facilitate active collaboration, LG Energy Solution has introduced the ' BRIDGE ' system, a platform designed to manage open innovation programs like BIC. The system facilitates seamless collaborations with features that help teams working on joint research projects track their objectives and deliverables. LG Energy Solution has unveiled the preselected 18 research topics for collaborative projects on the ' BRIDGE ' platform, such Battery Safety diagnosis algorithm technology and New materials for LFP Batteries topic. At the same time, the contest retains its traditional format to ensure participants are free to propose completely original research ideas. All research proposals must be submitted through the ' BRIDGE ' system. To protect the original ideas of every participant, LG Energy Solution has split the application process into two stages: initial proposals that provide concise information, followed by detailed proposals from a shortlist of candidates. This change aims to safeguard the ideas of researchers not selected for funding. "The BIC platform serves as a bridge of wisdom between members of academia and industry, driving technological innovation for the all-important battery sector," said Je-Young Kim , CTO of LG Energy Solution. "Through this initiative, we aim to provide differentiated value to our customers by strengthening our technology leadership." As of today, LG Energy Solution has supported 26 battery research projects through the 'BIC' initiative, with some evolving into large-scale projects that have received additional funding and resources. Thanks to the success of this competition, the company continues to establish partnerships with world-leading universities and research institutions, reinforcing its commitment to preparing the battery field for the future. About LG Energy Solution LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 58,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, and Asia , includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers. Committed to building sustainable battery ecosystem, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution's ideas and innovations, visit https://news.lgensol.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-energy-solution-hosts-battery-innovation-contest-bic-2025-to-foster-breakthrough-battery-technologies-302339134.html SOURCE LG Energy SolutionTop Altcoins Expected To Surge Before the Next Bull Run Don’t Miss These Opportunities

Do American carmakers dream of electric autonomous taxis? Not any more. has decided to shut down , its autonomous taxi unit, and concentrate on self-driving and driver assistance technology instead. or signup to continue reading Currently GM owns 90 per cent of Cruise. Other investors include Microsoft, Walmart, and Honda, which has spent around US$1 billion (A$1.6 billion) to build up its minority stake since 2018. Thanks to Honda's investment, Cruise had from 2026. GM aims to buy out Cruise's remaining shareholders, and fold the company into existing GM teams working on advanced autonomous vehicle and assisted driving technologies. There's no word yet on job losses, but they are expected. By shutting down Cruise, the carmaker hopes to save US$1 billion (A$1.6bn) a year starting in 2025. It's unclear how Cruise's robotaxi technologies will be integrated into GM's autonomous driving systems, which currently include Super Cruise, a hands-free self-driving function available on high-end models in the US and Canada. . With the system on, the car can drive itself on large selection of highways in North America, but still requires driver attention and monitoring to take over in case of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. Cruise has had a tough year-and-a-half plagued by accidents, traffic jams, and a pause in on-road testing and its taxi services. The division's most prominent accident occurred in October 2023 when a that had previously been knocked down by a hit-and-run driver. The car erroneously classified the accident as a side-on collision and executed a pullover manoeuvre, dragging the pedestrian along the road. To make matters worse, Cruise lied to Californian authorities, telling them the car performed an emergency stop. . Subsequently, Cruise suspended all robotaxi activities across the US. At company's peak, it was operating trial services in San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, and the inner suburbs of Austin. On-road trials resumed this year, but in some cities Cruise's vehicles – highly modified Chevrolet Bolt hatchbacks – had human operators on board who could take over in the case of emergencies. Despite these setbacks, and the , GM continued to back Cruise, with the autonomous taxi division receiving a US$850 million (A$1.285bn) in June. Founded in 2013, GM bought Cruise in 2016. Since then the unit has lost over US$8 billion (A$12.6bn). The General invested heavily in Cruise in the hope that it would one day be a cash cow, with GM CEO Mary Barra claiming Cruise would generate up to US$50 billion (A$75.6bn) annually by 2030. In a call with investors this week to discuss Cruise's demise, Ms Barra said: "Given the considerable time and expense required to scale a robotaxi business in an increasingly competitive market, combining forces would be more efficient and therefore consistent with our capital allocation priorities". Despite GM's largesse, Cruise has struggled to keep up with Waymo, Google's robotaxi project. At the time of writing, Waymo operates in driver-free taxi services in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. It will soon launch to the general public in Austin, Miami, and Atlanta. The decision to close Cruise follows on from . Thanks to the popularity of Buick, GM was once of the top carmakers in China, but interest in EVs and the resulting surge in popularity of local brands has seen the American carmaker plummet down the charts. Content originally sourced from: Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessary to bolster safety for children online, supporters say, but industry officials vow to fight the measure and others like it under the First Amendment. Warning labels for social media gained swift bipartisan support from dozens of attorneys general, including Bonta, after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to establish the requirements earlier this year, saying social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “These companies know the harmful impact their products can have on our children, and they refuse to take meaningful steps to make them safer,” Bonta said at a news conference Monday. “Time is up. It’s time we stepped in and demanded change.” State officials haven’t provided details on the bill, but Bonta said the warning labels could pop up once weekly. Up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 say they use a social media platform, and more than a third say that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center. Parents’ concerns prompted Australia to pass the world’s first law banning social media for children under 16 in November. “The promise of social media, although real, has turned into a situation where they’re turning our children’s attention into a commodity,” Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who authored the California bill, said Monday. “The attention economy is using our children and their well-being to make money for these California companies.” Lawmakers instead should focus on online safety education and mental health resources, not warning label bills that are “constitutionally unsound,” said Todd O’Boyle, a vice president of the tech industry policy group Chamber of Progress. “We strongly suspect that the courts will set them aside as compelled speech,” O’Boyle told The Associated Press. Victoria Hinks’ 16-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died by suicide four months ago after being “led down dark rabbit holes” on social media that glamorized eating disorders and self-harm. Hinks said the labels would help protect children from companies that turn a blind eye to the harm caused to children’s mental health when they become addicted to social media platforms. “There’s not a bone in my body that doubts social media played a role in leading her to that final, irreversible decision,” Hinks said. “This could be your story.” Related Articles National News | Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument to mark era of forced assimilation National News | How should the opioid settlements be spent? Those hit hardest often don’t have a say National News | ‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year National News | Supreme Court rejects appeal challenging Hawaii gun licensing requirements under Second Amendment National News | Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions Common Sense Media, a sponsor of the bill, said it plans to lobby for similar proposals in other states. California in the past decade has positioned itself as a leader in regulating and fighting the tech industry to bolster online safety for children. The state was the first in 2022 to bar online platforms from using users’ personal information in ways that could harm children. It was one of the states that sued Meta in 2023 and TikTok in October for deliberately designing addictive features that keep kids hooked on their platforms. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed several bills in September to help curb the effects of social media on children, including one to prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to children without parental consent and one to limit or ban students from using smartphones on school campus. Federal lawmakers have held hearings on child online safety and legislation is in the works to force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm. The legislation has the support of X owner Elon Musk and the President-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr . Still, the last federal law aimed at protecting children online was enacted in 1998, six years before Facebook’s founding.