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SHENZHEN, China , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As technology continues to evolve, consumer electronics have become essential to everyday life. Elephant Robotics, a high-tech company specializing in robotics design and production, is thrilled to announce its participation in the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. This premier technology trade show will be held in Las Vegas , USA , from January 7-10 , where you can find Elephant Robotics at Booth 8963 in the LVCC North Hall. With a mission to "Enjoy Robots World", the company offers a diverse range of robotic products, including educational collaborative robots, professional robots, the Mercury humanoid robot, and bionic companion robotic pets. Committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics technology, Elephant Robotics aims to provide everyone with opportunities to experience the convenience and benefits of robots in daily life. At CES 2025, the company will showcase innovative robotic solutions and host 3 engaging interactive activities. Elephant Robotics is dedicated to reducing the barriers to robot applications by offering a diverse range of personal desktop robots, including 4 DOF collaborative robotic arms, 6 DOF cobots, 7 DOF robot arms, and mobile robots. These intelligent robot assistants are characterized by their versatility, high openness, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use, making them perfect for creative projects, daily tasks, and production applications. Equipped with a variety of end effectors—including cameras, suction pumps, grippers, and dexterous hands—these robots can perform a wide range of tasks. This versatility enhances the practicality of robotic arms, reducing the workload and increasing efficiency, allowing people to spend more time on creative and recreational activities. Ultimately, these robotics innovations enhance convenience and joy in everyday life. Whether functioning as personal assistants, production tools, or artistic platforms, they are becoming essential components of modern living. Alongside personal entertainment and convenience, the broad commercial applications of robotics technology are a significant aspect of future intelligent living. At CES 2025, Elephant Robotics will present 2 commercial collaborative robots with powerful performance and sleek, integrated design aesthetics. The myCobot Pro 630, a high-performance commercial collaborative robot, boasts a sleek integrated design and advanced capabilities. Equipped with a holographic device, it provides an immersive and dynamic experience for commercial displays and exhibitions, enabling multi-angle movement and captivating 3D visual effects. This robot offers a fresh approach to business marketing and displays with impressive flexibility and a wide range of applications. Additionally, the Mercury X1, a universal wheeled humanoid robot, features a mobile chassis with high-performance LiDAR and 19 DOF dual-arm robotic arms, delivering exceptional agility and intelligence. Mercury X1 can work seamlessly alongside humans to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand commercial opportunities in sectors such as service, hospitality, education, scientific and academic research, entertainment and smart home applications. Since its official launch in late 2023, Mercury X1 has received significant market attention, already delivering notable success in sectors like electronics, chips, and the 3C industry. Since its official launch in late 2023, the Mercury X1 has garnered significant market attention, achieving mass delivery just 7 months post-launch. This versatile wheeled humanoid robot is easily integrated into light industrial manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as electronics, and chips. There are some already successful applications include stripping adhesive sleeves from mobile phone components and assembling flexible connectors. By replacing manual labor, the Mercury X1 improves work efficiency and reduces costs. Robots can also be soft and cuddly, bionic companion robot pets are set to become the most heartwarming intelligent companions in daily life. Elephant Robotics will unveil its new series of bionic robotic pets—metaCat AI, metaDog AI, and metaPanda AI—at CES 2025. These AI bionic robotic pets, available in cat, dog, and panda shapes, closely mimic the appearance, texture, sound, and experience of real animals, fulfilling people's need for companionship and emotional comfort. Equipped with AI models, they understand human language and emotions, providing a life-like interaction experience. Designed to provide companionship and emotional support, these pets are equipped with lifelike features such as realistic fur, interactive movements, and engaging behaviors. These AI bionic companions understand human emotions and can respond to voice commands, offering a truly immersive and responsive interaction. Equipped with AI models, they understand human language and emotions, providing a "life-like" smart interaction experience. Particularly beneficial for children, seniors, and individuals with autism or Alzheimer's disease, these AI bionic companion robotic pets help reduce feelings of loneliness, alleviate anxiety, and promote mental well-being. In addition, their AI capabilities allow them to engage in dynamic, lifelike conversations, and even respond to emotional cues, fostering deeper connections with users. In family environments, these pets can serve as both educational and comforting companions, while in healthcare settings, they offer potential in emotional support and mental care. They represent a new frontier in human-robot interaction, where robotics not only enhance productivity but also improve emotional quality of life. Elephant Robotics is not only showcasing its cutting-edge robotic products at CES 2025, but is also offering visitors the opportunity to participate in 3 exciting interactive activities. Innovative Robotics Workshop: In this hands-on workshop, visitors will experience the power of graphical programming tools like myBlockly to control the 6 DOF collaborative robot arm, myCobot 280. By arranging code "blocks" in a fun and intuitive way, participants can easily bring their creative ideas to life. The workshop simplifies programming, allowing participants to enhance their practical skills and hands-on experience through direct interaction with various robotic products. This engaging environment encourages more people to explore the applications of robotic arms in everyday life. Share & Win: Visitors can participate by sharing posts on social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn) with the hashtag #ElephantRobotics to win a free, limited-edition panda doll keychain. It's an easy and fun way to engage with the brand while standing a chance to win a unique souvenir! Explore to Win – NVIDA and Partner Passport Program: As an official NVIDIA partner, Elephant Robotics is honored to be invited to participate in the Explore to Win event, part of the NVIDIA and Partner Passport Program at CES 2025. Visitors who scan the QR code at Elephant Robotics' booth (LVCC, North Hall – booth #8963) will be able to collect points and have a chance to win exciting prizes. CES 2025 is an unparalleled platform for showcasing cutting-edge technology and fostering idea exchange. Participation in CES 2025 allows Elephant Robotics to showcase its latest robotic innovations and emphasize its mission to integrate AI and robotics into everyday life. It also offers opportunities to explore collaborations with international organizations and companies, fostering loyalty and trust among its customers. Visitors are encouraged to visit the company's booth at LVCC North Hall – booth 8963 to experience their innovative robotics technologies firsthand and discover how these innovations can transform everyday's life. For more information, please visit: CES2025 - Elephant Robotics ; or connect with them on social media: X: https://twitter.com/CobotMy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycobotcreator Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elephantrobotics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elephantrobotics View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elephant-robotics-to-exhibit-at-ces-2025-featuring-cutting-edge-innovative-robotics-solutions-and-ai-bionic-robots-debut-302336834.html SOURCE Elephant RoboticsElephant Robotics to Exhibit at CES 2025: Featuring Cutting-Edge Innovative Robotics Solutions and AI Bionic Robots Debut

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SVG GFX Conference Heads to NYC on Feb. 20 to Spotlight Sports Graphics Tech and Creative Innovation The SVG GFX Conference arrive in New York City on Feb. 20 for a full day of presentations, panels, and networking opportunities for today’s – professionals at The Cutting Room. SVG GFX will bring creative and technological leaders together to discuss the latest developments in this rapidly evolving industry. Don’t miss an opportunity go and inside the most groundbreaking new graphics packages and behind the scenes of the most-hyped animated altcasts from the past year, plus plenty of networking with industry leaders. This year’s program is once again spearheaded by the SVG Sports Graphics Advisory Committee and its Chair, In addition to in-depth “State of the Arts” presentations on the latest visionary graphics packages and animated alternate broadcasts, the agenda will feature sessions focused on the latest developments in graphics-creation and -playout technology, style and design philosophy, AR graphics and virtual production, AI and other next-gen tech, and much more! Stay tuned for more details on speakers and presentations in the coming weeks. Registration Opens Welcoming Remarks State of the Arts, Part 1 – A deep dive into the creation of one of the most compelling sports-graphics packages of the past year. Rebuilding Your Brand 101: Creative, Holistic Strategies for Rebranding Case Study Networking Break State of the Tech: Leveraging Today’s Graphics Tools To Create Tomorrow’s Cutting-Edge Looks Gridiron Graphics: A Creative Roundtable With NFL Rightsholders Networking Lunch State of the Arts, Part 2 Visualizing Victory: The Latest in AR, XR, and Virtual Production Case Study Networking Break State of the Arts, Part 3 Creating Alternative Brand Experiences: From Fortnite to Roblox and Beyond Making AI Your Friend: How Does GenAI Factor Into Your Ecosystem? State of the Arts, Part 4 Networking ReceptionSelfridges is selling Kate Middleton and Prince William baubles for £40 each The upmarket department store is selling a range of regal baubles this yuletide Read More: The truth behind viral Taylor Swift voting video that fooled Internet By JO TWEEDY FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:42, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 11:49, 8 December 2024 e-mail View comments Many British households will be busy decking the halls this weekend, with the countdown to Christmas well and truly underway. And for those fancying adding a regal touch to their tree this year , upmarket store Selfridges has just the thing. The department store is selling baubles in the image of favourite royals - or at least that's the idea. For the princely sum of £40, plus a £5.95 delivery fee if you're buying online, you can snap up the glass baubles of Kate Middleton , Prince William and the King, as well as the late Queen Elizabeth II . While there are no Queen Camilla baubles being sold by the historic London store, a little research online reveals that a tree adornment of the King's wife can be bought elsewhere for just £18 at Christmasimaginarium.com. The website also has the Kate, William and King Charles baubles in stock, at less than half the price of Selfridges, The site describes the Princess of Wales' trinket as: 'A stunning depiction of Her Royal Highness Princess "Kate" this piece is sure to add a hint of regal sophistication to your Christmas decor, that is sure to be the talking point of all who see it.' The yuletide adornments measure around 12-13cm in height and are made of coloured glass. A very regal Christmas: A glass bauble of Prince William is selling at Selfridges for £40 A glass trinket depicting the Princess of Wales in a formal gown and tiara is also amongst the baubles being sold by Selfridges While Prince William's thinning thatch is given new life with a showering of glitter, his wife is wearing a white gown and tiara, with glittering epaulettes. The King, meanwhile, is seen in his full Coronation Day outfit. Celebrity baubles are increasingly popular as fans are keen to put their idols on their trees alongside more traditional decorations. Selfridges released a Taylor Swift Eras Tour Christmas tree bauble set last month. Swiftie Florence Goodrham, from London , took to her TikTok to showcase the festive sparkly decorations, which range from £40 to £16. With the pop star on the last leg of the Eras tour, some fans have considered decorating their whole tree with the ornaments for 'Swiftmas'. Florence, shared a clip showcasing all the Taylor-themed decorations, including an ornament of Taylor Swift in her sparkling Midnights playsuit for a pricey £40 . She captioned the video, which racked up nearly 300,000 views: 'I could not believe this table, it was begging me to take everything home and make a Taylor Swift Christmas tree.' The Prince has been given a smattering of glitter on his hair, meanwhile Kate has a full tiara and diamond earrings A Monarch fir your tree! Selfridges is also selling a depiction of the King on Coronation Day While Camilla's bauble isn't available at Selfridges, it can be snapped up at Christmasimaginarium.com for £18 And those wishing to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth will also find a bauble in Selfridges As well as the American singer hanging on your tree, you can also get a pink and white 'Swiftie' decoration for more reasonable £26. Some of the other decorations relate to Taylor's famous song lyrics or her personal brand. Everyone knows Taylors love for her cats Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin, so there is also an adorable kitty decoration. Meanwhile a crystal-embellished glass cherry decoration for £26 gives a hint to her Blank Space lyrics 'cherry lips, crystal skies'. A pink disco ball represents the song Mirrorball from her Folklore album and a rainbow flag for £16 represents her Lover song You Need to Calm Down. There is also a mini piano ornament for the tree and an engagement ring in a box - both representing her Evermore era and the hit song 'Champagne Problems.' Florence also spotted a silver cowboy hat - a nod to Taylor's first album, and a boombox for her Shake It Off video. Meanwhile, a diamond-encrusted pink guitar is also on offer to represent her Lover guitar from the Eras tour and even a skateboard to symbolise James - a character form the song Betty. Taylor Swift fans are rushing to Selfridges as the brand launch Eras Tour Christmas tree baubles Swiftie Florence Goodrham, from London , took to her TikTok to showcase the festive sparkly decorations which range from £16 to £40 With the pop star on the last leg of the Eras tour, some fans have considered decorating their whole tree with the ornaments for 'Swiftmas' Meanwhile, a diamond-encrusted pink guitar is also on offer to represent her Lover guitar from the Eras tour Florence also spotted a silver cowboy hat - a nod to Taylor's first album, and a boombox for her Shake It Off video Everyone knows Taylor's love for her cats Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin, so there is also an adorable kitty decoration A pink disco ball represents the song Mirrorball from her Folklore album and a rainbow flag represents her Lover song You Need To Calm Down Swifties on TikTok were very excited about the Christmas tree decorations but some thought they were too expensive However, some claimed the ornaments were 'obscenely expensive' and many couldn't justify paying £40 for one ornament. One person said: 'Bought the Swiftie ornament during my last trip but it seems like I need to go back (£40 is obscene though even as a Christmas ornament connoisseur)' Another said: 'I nearly bought the swiftie one the other month but it’s like £26!!!' One excited Swiftie said: 'I'm already on my way.' A fourth said: 'I got a taylor ornament like that in NYC macy’s! for 20 dollars!' And someone else joked: 'I mean, if my toddler wasn’t gonna pull them all off within the first 3 seconds I’d be buying them all.' London TikTok Kate Middleton Prince William Share or comment on this article: Selfridges is selling Kate Middleton and Prince William baubles for £40 each e-mail Add comment

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THE MOJ: It's Thanksgiving down south, and the Canucks aren't looking free and clearBarron Trump is a spitting image of his father –– at least according to the Internet. After a video of the youngest son of President Elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump circulated online on Wednesday , December 4, fans noted that Barron looks a lot like his father, particularly in terms of their facial features. In the video, which is from Election Day and has been shared to X (formerly known as Twitter ), Barron, 18, stands in front of Donald, 78, and is seen shaking UFC boss Dana White's hand at a political event. While the original video caught attention due to the teen's voice – which the majority of the public hadn't heard before – Barron's similar appearance to his dad also made some people do a double take. "I am literally just now realising how much Barron looks like Donald. I saw some old interviews of Trump from in his 30's, and that younger man looks a lot like Barron over here," one user posted. Another said, "Barron Trump looks like his father Donald Trump." A third user stated, "Barron looks like his Dad more than Eric and Don Jr. do," referring to Donald's two other sons, Eric Trump , 40, and Donald Trump Jr., 46, whom he shares with his first wife Ivanna Trump, along with daughter Ivanka Trump , 43. Donald also shares a daughter, Tiffany Trump, 31, with his second wife, Marla Maples. What do you notice about this video of Barron Trump? Pay close attention to his voice! pic.twitter.com/GKiMqasigX However, Barron's resemblance to the 45th president isn't just in his appearance. The young politician's voice was heard for the first time in years in the video, which initially sparked the conversation. Many social media users were impressed by his voice, with one commenting, "He sounds a lot like his father did when he was Barron's age," while another said, "Barron Trump's voice already has the confidence of a leader." Beyond his public appearances, Barron started attending New York University this past fall, with his mother Melania recently speaking about his experience on campus so far. In an interview with Fox & Friends , the first-lady-to-be explained, "I don't think it's possible for him to be a normal student. His experience at college — it's very different than any other kid." Melania also mentioned that her son "knows that he's in a different position than other children."

Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk's X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner's support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta's Threads and its algorithms. The platform grew out of the company then known as Twitter, championed by its former CEO Jack Dorsey. Its decentralized approach to social networking was eventually intended to replace Twitter's core mechanic . That's unlikely now that the two companies have parted ways. But Bluesky's growth trajectory — with a user base that has more than doubled since October — could make it a serious competitor to other social platforms. But with growth comes growing pains. It's not just human users who've been flocking to Bluesky but also bots, including those designed to create partisan division or direct users to junk websites. The skyrocketing user base — now surpassing 25 million — is the biggest test yet for a relatively young platform that has branded itself as a social media alternative free of the problems plaguing its competitors. According to research firm Similarweb, Bluesky added 7.6 million monthly active app users on iOS and Android in November, an increase of 295.4% since October. It also saw 56.2 million desktop and mobile web visits, in the same period, up 189% from October. Besides the U.S. elections, Bluesky also got a boost when X was briefly banned in Brazil . “They got this spike in attention, they’ve crossed the threshold where it is now worth it for people to flood the platform with spam,” said Laura Edelson, an assistant professor of computer science at Northeastern University and a member of Issue One’s Council for Responsible Social Media. “But they don’t have the cash flow, they don’t have the established team that a larger platform would, so they have to do it all very, very quickly.” To manage growth for its tiny staff, Bluesky started as an invitation-only space until it opened to the public in February. That period gave the site time to build out moderation tools and other distinctive features to attract new users , such as “starter packs” that provide lists of topically curated feeds. Meta recently announced that it is testing a similar feature. Compared to the bigger players like Meta's platforms or X, Bluesky has a “quite different” value system, said Claire Wardle, a professor at Cornell University and an expert in misinformation. This includes giving users more control over their experience. “The first generation of social media platforms connected the world, but ended up consolidating power in the hands of a few corporations and their leaders,” Bluesky said on its blog in March. “Our online experience doesn’t have to depend on billionaires unilaterally making decisions over what we see. On an open social network like Bluesky, you can shape your experience for yourself.” Because of this mindset, Bluesky has achieved a scrappy underdog status that has attracted users who've grown tired of the big players. “People had this idea that it was going to be a different type of social network,” Wardle said. “But the truth is, when you get lots of people in a place and there are eyeballs, it means that it’s in other people’s interests to use bots to create, you know, information that aligns with their perspective.” Little data has emerged to help quantify the rise in impersonator accounts, artificial intelligence-fueled networks and other potentially harmful content on Bluesky. But in recent weeks, users have begun reporting large numbers of apparent AI bots following them, posting plagiarized articles or making seemingly automated divisive comments in replies. Lion Cassens, a Bluesky user and doctoral candidate in the Netherlands, found one such network by accident — a group of German-language accounts with similar bios and AI-generated profile pictures posting in replies to three German newspapers. “I noticed some weird replies under a news post by the German newspaper ‘Die Ziet,’” he said in an email to The Associated Press. “I have a lot of trust in the moderation mechanism on Bluesky, especially compared to Twitter since the layoffs and due to Musk’s more radical stance on freedom of speech. But AI bots are a big challenge, as they will only improve. I hope social media can keep up with that.” Cassens said the bots' messages have been relatively innocuous so far, but he was concerned about how they could be repurposed in the future to mislead. There are also signs that foreign disinformation narratives have made their way to Bluesky. The disinformation research group Alethea pointed to one low-traction post sharing a false claim about ABC News that had circulated on Russian Telegram channels. Copycat accounts are another challenge. In late November, Alexios Mantzarlis, director of the Security, Trust and Safety Initiative at Cornell Tech, found that of the top 100 most followed named individuals on Bluesky, 44% had at least one duplicate account posing as them. Two weeks later, Mantzarlis said Bluesky had removed around two-thirds of the duplicate accounts he’d initially detected — a sign the site was aware of the issue and attempting to address it. Bluesky posted earlier this month that it had quadrupled its moderation team to keep up with its growing user base. The company also announced it had introduced a new system to detect impersonation and was working to improve its Community Guidelines to provide more detail on what’s allowed. Because of the way the site is built, users also have the option to subscribe to third-party “Labelers” that outsource content moderation by tagging accounts with warnings and context. The company didn't respond to multiple requests for comment for this story. Even as its challenges aren’t yet at the scale other platforms face, Bluesky is at a “crossroads,” said Edward Perez, a board member at the nonpartisan nonprofit OSET Institute, who previously led Twitter’s civic integrity team. “Whether BlueSky likes it or not, it is being pulled into the real world,” Perez said, noting that it needs to quickly prioritize threats and work to mitigate them if it hopes to continue to grow. That said, disinformation and bots won't be Bluesky's only challenges in the months and years to come. As a text-based social network, its entire premise is falling out of favor with younger generations. A recent Pew Research Center poll found that only 17% of American teenagers used X, for instance, down from 23% in 2022. For teens and young adults, TikTok, Instagram and other visual-focused platforms are the places to be. Political polarization is also going against Bluesky ever reaching the size of TikTok, Instagram or even X. “Bluesky is not trying to be all things to all people,” Wardle said, adding that, likely, the days of a Facebook or Instagram emerging where they're “trying to keep everybody happy” are over. Social platforms are increasingly splintered along political lines and when they aren't — see Meta's platforms — the companies behind them are actively working to de-emphasize political content and news. ___ The Associated Press receives support from several private foundations to enhance its explanatory coverage of elections and democracy. See more about AP’s democracy initiative here . The AP is solely responsible for all content. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson has been named as Luigi Mangione. The 26-year-old was arrested on a firearms charge by police in Altoona , Pennsylvania, on Monday morning, following the shooting of Mr Thompson by a masked gunman in Manhattan last Wednesday. He has not been charged with the killing of Mr Thompson, officials said on Monday. Detectives from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) have travelled to Pennsylvania to question Mangione. Here's what we know about him so far... Arrest According to officials from the NYPD, Mangione was arrested in Altoona on Monday after a tip-off from a McDonald's employee who recognised him from the police appeals. Altoona is around 230 miles to the west of New York and in the state of Pennsylvania. According to police, he had a silencer and a gun "both consistent with the weapon used in the murder". They said the gun appeared to be a "ghost gun" - a type of weapon that can be assembled at home from parts and without a serial number - and that it was possibly made using a 3D printer. Mangione also had a fake New Jersey ID - with the name Mark Rosario - matching a document used by the suspect to check into a hostel in the city before the attack, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch told a press conference on Monday. He was found carrying a "handwritten document" which Ms Tisch said spoke "to both his motivation and mindset". NYPD chief of detectives Joseph Kenny said that from the document, it appeared the suspect had "some ill-will towards corporate America". Background According to police, Mangione was born and raised in the state of Maryland and has links to San Francisco in California and Hawaii's capital Honolulu. His social media lists him as being from Towson, a well-to-do area to the north of the city of Baltimore. He is said to have attended Gilman school - a private all-boys school in the city. Fees cost up to $37,000 (£29,000) depending on the age of the student and the school boasts an impressive list of alumni, including businessmen, NFL stars and former state senators. After graduating in 2016, it appears Mangione went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania. According to his social media, he studied computer science and during his time there launched a gaming research group named UPGRADE (UPenn Game Research and Development Environment). He later co-founded his own computer game company, which focused on small, simplistic games. Follow our channel and never miss an update According to his LinkedIn page, Mangione moved to California in 2020, where he worked for a digital retailing website for new and used cars. Magione lists himself as from Honolulu on his LinkedIn page, while pictures shared on his public Instagram page show him on the island of Hawaii. What about his social media presence? Mangione appears to have an active social media presence. One account, appearing under his name and picture on the X platform, regularly shares and reposts think pieces, with frequent topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), philosophy, and the future of humanity in a world of ever-more powerful technology. The account praised the book What's Our Problem? by the popular American author Tim Urban - who often addresses such topics - in January 2024 saying he "believed it would go down in history as the most important philosophical text of the early 21st century". While the account does address political issues, it seemingly does not express views on the American healthcare and insurance system. In another account matching his name and photograph on the user-generated book review site Goodreads, he appeared to give a four-star review to a text called Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore Kaczynski. Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free Read more: Trump gushes over 'handsome' William Record $765m for sports star Shooting prompts US healthcare debate The piece, which rallied against technological advancement, became known as the Unabomber Manifesto after its author began a nearly 20-year mail bombing campaign which he said was designed to protect nature. Three people were killed and dozens others injured in the bombing campaign, which ended with his arrest in 1996. In the review, the account seemingly run by Mangione wrote: "When all other forms of communication fail, violence is necessary to survive. You may not like his methods, but to see things from his perspective, it's not terrorism, it's war and revolution. "'Violence never solved anything' is a statement uttered by cowards and predators." Brian Thompson shooting Brian Thompson, 50, was the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare - the fourth-largest public company in the United States. He was targeted by what experts claim was a "seasoned, professional killer", who shot him on 4 December as he was walking into a Manhattan hotel where his company was holding a conference. Investigators said last week the words "defend", "deny", and "depose" were written on the cases of bullets found at the scene, which are similar to the title of a book that criticises health insurance companies. The shooting happened at 6.45am on Wednesday 4 December - just before sunrise. Mr Thompson was in New York City for UnitedHealthcare's annual investors conference, which was due to start at 8am. As he walked towards the entrance of the Hilton hotel on Sixth Avenue, in Manhattan's midtown, a gunman appeared from two parked cars behind him. The suspect drew his weapon and fired at least three times at close range - around 15ft (4.6m) away from him on the pavement. Mr Thompson was shot in the back and the calf and died from his injuries. UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the US and manages insurance for employers and state and federally funded programmes. It is the fourth largest public company in the country - behind Walmart, Amazon, and Apple.

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in ASML, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv . Investors have until January 13, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in ASML securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned City of Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. ASML Holding N.V., et al. , No. 24-cv-8664. What is the Lawsuit About? ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, providing photolithography machines to chipmakers that are used in the semiconductor fabrication process. The complaint alleges that ASML repeatedly represented to shareholders that new export controls on semiconductor technology announced by the Dutch government would not have a material effect on ASML’s financial outlook, and that ASML was on a path to recovery in its sales. On October 15, 2024, ASML announced earnings significantly lower than expectations. The Company attributed this to a market that was “taking longer to recover” and admitted that “[i]t now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected.” On this news, the price of the Company’s stock fell 16%, from a closing price of $872.27 per share on October 14, 2024, to $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024. Then, during the accompanying earnings call with investors on October 16, 2024, the Company attributed the poor earnings results to “a reflection of the slow recovery in the traditional [semiconductor] end markets as customers remain cautious in the current environment.” The Company also disclosed that the decline in ASML’s sales to China would also negatively impact the Company’s gross margins. On this news, the price of the Company’s stock fell 6.4%, from a closing price of $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024, to $683.52 per share on October 16, 2024. Click here if you suffered losses: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv . What Can You Do? If you invested in ASML you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv Or contact: Ross Shikowitz ross@bfalaw.com 212-789-3619 Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP? Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It was named among the Top 5 plaintiff law firms by ISS SCAS in 2023 and its attorneys have been named Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar by Law360 and SuperLawyers by Thompson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.