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The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Thursday described the expected rules as "sci-tech hegemony." The Biden administration plans to spare SK Hynix and Samsung from the brunt of new restrictions on memory chipmakers in China aimed at thwarting Beijing's technological ambitions and blocking its military advances, sources said. The Commerce Department, which plans to release new curbs on exports of technology to China this week, will likely deny requests by U.S. suppliers to send equipment to Chinese firms like Yangtze Memory Technologies Co Ltd. (YMTC) and ChangXin Memory Technologies, Inc. (CXMT) if they are making advanced DRAM or flash memory chips, the sources said. However, license requests to sell equipment to foreign companies making advanced memory chips in China will be reviewed on a case by case basis, sources said, potentially allowing for them to receive the equipment. "The goal is not to hurt non-indigenous companies," one of the people briefed on the matter said. The White House and Commerce Department declined to comment. SK Hynix Inc., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., YMTC, and CXMT did not respond to requests for comment. The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Thursday described the expected rules as "sci-tech hegemony." It accused the United States of using its "technological prowess ... to hobble and suppress the development of emerging markets and developing countries." The move could assuage the worst fears of South Korean memory chipmakers that the United States might hobble their China-based manufacturing business in its effort to thwart China's rise, cripple YMTC and protect vulnerable U.S. memory chipmakers. They still worry, however, that the case-by-case review standard is far from an explicit greenlight for U.S. equipment to be shipped to their Chinese facilities and could result in bickering with regulators over what shipments to approve. Details of some of the new regulations facing China-based memory chipmakers have not been previously reported. The new curbs target China-based producers of DRAM chips, which hold information from applications while the system is in use, and NAND chips, which are used for data and file storage. U.S. suppliers seeking to ship equipment to China-based semiconductor firms would not have to seek a license from the Commerce Department if selling to firms producing DRAM chips above the 18 nanometer node, NAND Flash chips below 128 layers, or logic chips above 14 nanometers, the sources said. However, U.S. companies selling sophisticated technology to indigenous Chinese chipmakers producing DRAM chips at 18 nanometers or below, NAND flash chips at or above 128 layers or logic chips at or under 14 nanometers would have to apply for a license that would be reviewed with the tough "presumption of denial" standard. U.S. suppliers seeking to sell the equipment to non-Chinese origin companies operating in China and producing those same types of chips would also face a license requirement but the applications would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, the sources added. If published as expected, the rules would mark the first U.S. bid through export controls to target Chinese production of memory chips without specialised military applications, representing a more expansive view of American national security, according to export control experts. They would also hit YMTC, a rising power in manufacturing NAND chips founded in 2016. Its expansion and low-price offerings represent "a direct threat" to U.S.-based Micron Technology Inc. and Western Digital Corp., the White House said in a June 2021 report. YMTC is already under investigation by the Commerce Department over whether it violated U.S. export controls by selling chips to Chinese telecoms company Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. Its chips are being evaluated by Apple Inc. for inclusion in some of its iPhones in China, a major concern for U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration. The rules could also hurt CXMT, a state-backed Chinese company that is working to enter the DRAM market. LAM Research Corp., Applied Materials Inc. and KLA Corp., major U.S. vendors of equipment to make chips, are likely to be hit by the restrictions. LAM and Applied Materials did not respond to requests for comment. KLA declined to comment. South Korea's Samsung has a facility producing NAND Flash memory chips in China's Shaanxi Province. South Korean rival SK Hynix has purchased Intel Corp.'s NAND flash memory chip manufacturing business in Dalian and produces DRAM chips at another China-based facility. According to consulting firm Yole Intelligence's Walt Coon, 25% of SK Hynix's and 38% of Samsung's NAND wafer production is based in China, and about 50% of SK Hynix's DRAM production is in China. Reuters first reported that the United States was considering limiting shipments of American chipmaking equipment to memory chip makers in China including YMTC, part of a bid to halt China's semiconductor sector advances and protect U.S. companies. Reuters also reported last month that the Biden administration planned in October to broaden curbs on U.S shipments to China of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking tools. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/samsung-sk-hynix-spared-brunt-of-china-memory-manufacturing-chip-crackdown-by-us-say-sources/article65979342.ece

As with the Pixel Watch, we’ll be bringing more in-depth thoughts with a full review in the near future. Now, however, seems like as good a time as any to offer up some initial thoughts (and pictures) of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. First is the price. I suspect it’s not the first thing Google wants to discuss in regard to its new smartphones, but it’s important. The 7 and 7 Pro start at $599 and $899, respectively. It’s not budget – or event mid-tier – necessarily, but cost is an important differentiator from the Apple and Samsung flagships of the world. We know that phone buying has slowed for a variety of reasons, including price. With flagships routinely topping out well above $1,000, it’s a lot tougher to regularly upgrade – especially with all of the economic uncertainty of the last few years. I will add, for the record, that you can spec the Pro out to $1,099, if you opt for 512GB of storage. That’s important to note, but it’s still a relative deal compared to other big names in the space. The design has been tweaked a bit since last year, but it’s still easily recognizable as the same line, thanks in large part to the signature camera bar (which itself is refined over last year’s model). Really, I think that’s a pretty fair microcosm of the device itself. The Pixel 7 isn’t a huge jump over the Pixel 6 – nor did we expect it to be, really. Last year was the big leap for Google. They did a complete overhaul of it hardware division and the Pixel 6 was the result. But you’d don’t get a breakthrough that size every year – that kind of the deal with annual hardware updates. Thankfully, Google long ago abandoned the idea that it could make a premium quality camera through software/computational photography alone. Both models have a 50-megapixel wide angle main and 12-megapixel ultrawide, while the Pro adds in a 48-megapixel telephoto. But this is Google, so software very much remains the thing – both for imaging and otherwise. Ivan and Haje have a good breakdown of the imaging advancements and Sarah wrote a big piece about all of the software stuff, so I’m not going into a ton of detail here. Ultimately, the 7 maintains what has long been a primary driver for the Pixel: being the tip of the spear for Android updates. This serves dual-function. First, it gets these updates into people’s hands on hardware with specs built to accommodate them and second, it immediately distinguishes the line from the hundreds of other Android handsets out there. All in all, it’s shaping up to be a nice – if not particularly groundbreaking – update to the line. The handsets up for preorder today and go on sale October 12. https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/google-pixel-7-up-close-the-software-e2-80-99s-the-thing/ar-AA12FLwR

Grayscale has announced a bitcoin-related investment product that will see investors earn dividends. The Grayscale Digital Infrastructure Opportunities, or GDIO, will use buy and use mining hardware to mine BTC. Earnings from the investment will be distributed to qualified individual and accredited instutional investors. As the cryptocurrency industry navigates the latest leg of the market downturn, leading digital assets platform Grayscale is offering a new investment product for the market. The company’s crypto news published today 6 October announced a private co-investment vehicle that will leverage opportunities in the bitcoin mining industry. Grayscale Digital Infrastructure Opportunities Grayscale has unveiled a product that will offer investors exposure to bitcoin mining hardware – with the target being to tap into the upside potential of the mining sector. The digital asset manager’s new product is packaged under the Grayscale Digital Infrastructure Opportunities LLC, or GDIO. According to Sonnenshein, the launch of GDIO is part of Grayscale’s long term commitment to providing the market with products that help lower the barriers to crypto investing. The firm already offers direct exposure to digital assets and diversified thematic products, with the GDIO’s offering the latest to hit the market. Grayscale is partnering with Foundry, a staking infrastructure platform that’s, like Grayscale, a subsidiary of bitcoin and blockchain-focused venture firm Digital Currency Group. Foundry will help GDIO manage its day-to-day operations, with investors’ money used to purchase mining equipment. The platform will then use the mining hardware to mine bitcoin via its USA pool. Investors will then be eligible to get a cash dividend of the earned BTC, Sonnenshein told Yahoo Finance. The product will be available to qualified individual and accredited institutional investors, including hedge funds, family offices and others not able to access direct crypto exposure. https://invezz.com/news/2022/10/06/grayscale-launches-dividend-earning-bitcoin-investment-product/

European stocks opened mixed on Friday as traders continue to digest the outlook for the global economy. In London, the FTSE 100 (^FTSE) was flat after the opening bell, a day after Fitch became the latest ratings agency to lower the credit outlook for British government debt to "negative" from "stable". The CAC 40 (^FCHI) was up 0.1% in Paris, and in Frankfurt the DAX (^GDAXI) pushed 0.1% lower. Britain's higher borrowing costs appear to have had an impact on the property market after Halifax said average house prices declined by 0.1% in September. Annual growth fell to 9.9% from 11.4% in August. Meanwhile, the Bank of England (BoE) has said that its £65bn ($73bn) intervention in the gilt market last week saved the UK from being on the brink of a financial crisis. A letter from Sir Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the BoE, highlighted that there was fear of “severe disruption of core funding markets and consequent widespread financial instability.” Cunliffe added that pension funds would have been forced to dump £50bn worth in government bonds into a chaotic market. Across the Atlantic, Wall Street indices lost steam, closing in the red on Thursday ahead of the latest US jobs data as recession fears escalate. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost 1%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq (^IXIC) dipped 0.7%, while the Dow Jones (^DJI) declined 1.2% on the day. Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "These slips are squarely the result of gathering recessionary fears, as markets set their sights on US jobs dater due later on. "The reason this data set is a big one, arguably the biggest since markets began to unravel, is because the data will show if the Fed’s enthusiastic interest rate hikes are now being felt in the jobs market. Today’s news will shape the Federal Reserve’s monetary decision in November. "As a leading economic indicator, jobs data is a crucial barometer for the health, and future movements within the economy. While things on this front at least have looked stronger than feared over recent months, the concern is that the wheels are about to come off." Asian markets closed lower overnight as a global rally ran out of steam. The Hang Seng (^HSI) lead the losses, closing down 1.3% in Hong Kong and the Nikkei (^N225) fell 0.7% in Tokyo. The Shanghai Composite (000001.SS) remained closed due to a holiday. https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ftse-100-traders-outlook-economy-075945445.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADDPXLerDMHjBMqw8NvAkbMepCeg-sPHeKuhALGNMixczvEAfemklLtIY9qLvOr7TY-mIch_oVKu-YfhVo8m5UBSeDZWSCa3uYV7DzNsg4j6RwfEULR8rC3HhwPfesV-7EMbMPKlDxNexRCgsIuqYFeCOlTu7Xx_dU1XhYltrcUZ

The US has appointed its first diplomat for plants and animals. Monica Medina an attorney currently serving as the Department of State’s Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is taking on the brand-new role of special envoy for biodiversity and water resources. The role, which was announced last week, was created in response to the ongoing climate crisis. It’s in line with President Joe Biden’s desire to protect biodiversity both in the US and abroad. “There is a direct connection between biodiversity loss and instability in a lot of parts of the world,” Medina said in a recent interview. “It’s not just about nature for nature’s sake. I think it is about people.” The significance of biodiversity Biodiversity is the name given to all the different kinds of life you find in an area. This includes animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms like bacteria. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF): “Each of these species and organisms works together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life. Biodiversity supports everything in nature that we need to survive: food, clean water, medicine, and shelter.” Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest environmental catastrophes we currently face. In October of this year, scientists said it could cause an “ecological breakdown.” According to the research, nations should suffer losses of no more than 90 percent of their biodiversity to avoid this catastrophe. The UK only has around half of its biodiversity left, and the average loss of all countries is around 75 percent. Biodiversity loss in the US Medina’s appointment comes amid significant biodiversity loss in the US. It is thought that North America has lost around 33 percent of its biodiversity since 1970. In December, the United Nations (UN)’s Convention on Biological Diversity (also known as COP15) will take place in Montreal, Canada. Its aim is for nations to adopt an international framework for conserving biodiversity. The US is reportedly hoping that the conference will lead to nations committing to preserving 30 percent of their land and water. “We are looking for ways to reach that goal, because that’s what scientists tell us we need in order to have a healthy planet,” Medina stated. President Biden previously set a goal of conserving nearly a third of the nation’s land and water by 2030. Biodiversity and animal agriculture Biden’s plan is arguably limited by his continued endorsement of the meat industry. The food system has been identified as the primary driver of biodiversity loss. A UN report published last year found that agriculture is a threat to 24,000 of the 28,000 (86 percent) species at risk of extinction. One of its main findings was that global food systems need to move towards “plant-heavy” diets. This, researchers said, is due to the “disproportionate impact of animal agriculture on biodiversity, land use, and the environment.” The report added: “Such a shift, coupled with the reduction of global food waste, would reduce demand and the pressure on the environment and land, benefit the health of po[CENSORED]tions around the world, and help reduce the risk of pandemics.” https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/us-first-diplomat-animals-plants-biodiversity/

Federal agents believe they have gathered sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and a false statement related to a gun purchase and, although the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware has yet to reveal whether it plans to charge the president’s son, a former official told Fox News that a decision could be "imminent." A federal investigation into Hunter has been ongoing since 2018. With the potentially major news hitting the media just weeks before the 2022 midterm elections, Twitter users on both sides of the aisle had strong reactions to reports of possible charges against Hunter Biden. Conservatives mocked the report being broken by the Washington Post following years of media silence and the original story about Hunter Biden's laptop being buried as "Russian disinformation" ahead of the 2020 election. Washington Examiner executive editor Seth Mandel wrote, "looking forward to the ‘obviously a Russian disinfo op’ letter signed by all the decorated intel officials." "Obviously, the Russians are involved in setting up Hunter Biden! Also the Saudis! And even Q-Anon!" Radio host Jason Rantz joked. Actor Daniel Bostic tweeted, "Charging Hunter Biden for tax and firearm crimes is like charging Harvey Weinstein for mortgage fraud." James Bradley, who is running as a Republican in California for U.S. Senate, similarly joked, "Charging Hunter Biden for tax crimes and a false gun statement is like charging Alec Baldwin with a misdemeanor for murdering Halyna Hutchins." Ricochet editor-in-chief Jon Gabriel tweeted, "but wapo told me this was russian disinformation." "Finally, they'll let him keep getting away with it," Substack writer Jim Treacher wrote. Liberal Twitter users, however, were upset this leak came out only weeks before the midterm elections and demanded equal action from the Department of Justice in the ongoing investigations into former President Trump. The Nation correspondent Elie Mystal wrote, "Also, since apparently it's okay for @TheJusticeDept to leak now, COULD WE GET SOME INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO CHARGE DONALD TRUMP AND HIS PEOPLE FOR THE ATTEMPTED COUP??? Asking for people really concerned about ‘both sides.’" "Right before the 2022 midterms...." The Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali wrote. Radio host Dean Obeidallah tweeted, "If Hunter Biden is indicted that means 100% DOJ will be indicting Donald Trump. It's how DOJ gets to appear fair." "Washington Post reporting federal agents have enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun crimes. Fine, if they’re going to charge the son of a sitting president, they sure as hell better charge a former president," NBCUniversal executive editor Mike Sington wrote. Author Don Winslow tweeted, "Turns out Twitter was right. Merrick Garland's DOJ was working on something. They were working on Hunter Biden. AND leaking to The Washington Post 30+ days before the mid-terms in complete violation of the so-called DOJ policy. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/hunter-biden-twitter-explodes-over-news-federal-agents-have-enough-to-file-charges-against-presidents-son/ar-AA12HbKz

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In addition to launching the 12T smartphone series today, Xiaomi also announced that its Robot Vacuum X10+ which debuted in China back in April is now headed to Europe. This is the company's most versatile robot vacuum to date: Not only can it vacuum with 4,000Pa suction and mop with pressurized dual rotating pads, but with its base station, it can automatically empty its trash, refill its water tank, wash its mops and dry them with heat as well. All told, the robot vacuum itself should require little maintenance; you'll just need to refill the base station's water reservoir and empty its waste water tank and dust bin from time to time. This isn't the first time Xiaomi released a robot vacuum with both mop-cleaning and mop-drying features; it did so for the Chinese market almost a year ago. With other models, you'd have to detach and wash the mop yourself which, let's be honest, isn't the most pleasant job in the world. Even if you think the mop looks fine after each run, chances are it would eventually become smelly due to the moisture encouraging fungal growth. That's obviously not good. The X10+ solves this problem with its multi-functional base station. When docked, the two mops will be cleaned by rotating wet brushes underneath, followed by a two-hour, low-heat drying session. Basically, you'll likely never have to touch the mops until you need to replace them due to wear and tear. Additionally, the X10+ can detect carpets using its ultrasonic sensors, at which point it'll automatically lift its mops. Like its predecessors, the X10+ uses LDS (laser distance sensor) for indoor mapping and navigation. It's also equipped with Xiaomi's very own "S-Cross AI" system some software trick combined with the machine's dual-line laser and RGB camera to recognize the types of objects ahead, in order to estimate the suitable clearance distance for each of them. Say you have a weighing scale in your living room the X10+ will keep a distance of 2cm to 4cm from it just in case. As for general furniture pieces like coffee table or couch, the robot can go right up to them to perform its usual tasks. For those who are concerned about adding yet another camera to their private space, Xiaomi applied for a TÜV Rheinland Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Standard Certificate for its X10+. The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ will be available across Europe starting at 899 euros (about $900). Compared to the $1,099 Roomba Combo j7+ which is also shipping today, Xiaomi certainly has a price advantage, especially considering that barely of the competition is offering both self-cleaning and self-drying features on their mopping robots, let alone combining these with automatic dust bin emptying. https://www.engadget.com/xiaomi-robot-vacuum-x10-plus-pricing-availabilty-mopping-152317510.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK1tx4wT4K9jripQROlU5qIgZv4MAWnhTUh9JwIVu5WpJX77GnZbD8HgiTf-tfhb-hthVU3PcBE9GHzzIds2H-1Cf4lU37VlYjmNbKA9jX3J3YM9gQsDnFidMRb0IDEasmO3BQ0TG30bP9MOTjiU9B1BZmuGK8io0ZpxYB9R4QMx

Stocks soared for the second session in a row on hopes that the Federal Reserve and other central banks would ease back from the hawkish stances they've adopted in recent months. That was good news for software stocks, which tend to be more sensitive to the macro-level economy than the rest of the market, and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS), and MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) all recorded strong gains on the day. At the market close, Salesforce was up 5.3%, HubSpot finished 5% higher, and MongoDB had gained 4.8%. Much like yesterday, there was no specific news item pushing the stock market higher. Investor sentiment seems to be shifting, however, on signs that the economy is starting to cool, which would cause the Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with interest rate hikes. The biggest news item today seemed to be that job openings in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, had fallen 10% from July to 10.1 million. That was the lowest reading in over a year, showing that the Fed's recent rate hikes, rising mortgage rates, and the stock market sell-off may finally be impacting the labor market. Rising interest rates are generally a headwind for growth stocks like those in the cloud sector, especially for unprofitable ones like MongoDB. When interest rates rise, so do the discount rates in financial models, which makes future profits less valuable. It's similar to the impact of inflation. The Fed pays attention to the jobs opening data, and a weakening labor market is likely to persuade the central bank to ease off on rate hikes. Though Salesforce is more profitable than most of the cloud software sector, the stock has still been hit hard in the market sell-off this year, down 50% from its peak last November, even as it's continued to deliver solid growth on the top and bottom line. The customer relationship management specialist also seems to have responded to the shift in market sentiment, as it said at its recent Dreamforce conference that it would pull back on sales and marketing spending to boost operating income, with a goal of reaching adjusted operating margins of 25%. HubSpot, another customer relationship management platform, has also seen its stock spiral over the last year, down by nearly two thirds. The company continues to put up strong growth and is profitable on an adjusted basis. However, its GAAP losses and pricey valuation have made it vulnerable to the Fed's tightening this year. After a boom in revenue growth during the pandemic, HubSpot's sales have been decelerating as the digital transformation tailwinds fade. Though the company acknowledged macroeconomic headwinds in its recent earnings call, it also said that its platform helps small and medium-sized businesses replace fragmented point solutions, a selling point, as HubSpot can help save SMBs money. Finally, MongoDB is the only one of these three stocks that is unprofitable, even on an adjusted basis. The maker of NoSQL database software got slammed in its most recent quarter as the company forecast wider-than-expected losses. However, MongoDB continues to experience strong growth, with revenue up 53% in the second quarter, paced by 73% growth in Atlas, its subscription-based cloud database product. Atlas made up 64% of its revenue in the second quarter. While the lack of profitability is a challenge for MongoDB in the current market, as the cloud database leader, its long-term growth opportunity is appealing. Like HubSpot, MongoDB is down by roughly two thirds from its 52-week-high. Where the stock market goes next, nobody knows for sure, but signs that the labor market is cooling will likely be positive for software stocks. Investors should keep an eye out for Friday's job report, as weak employment numbers for September could send stocks soaring again. Given the sharp decline in job openings in August, it wouldn't be surprising to see underwhelming September jobs numbers. With all three of these stocks down by at least 50% over the last year, they should have significant upside potential if the market bounces back. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/why-salesforce-hubspot-and-mongodb-stocks-were-climbing-today/ar-AA12BmY4

First, the big numbers. Windows 10 64bit remains the OS of choice, with 68 % of the market. For PC processors, Intel continues to outnumber AMD, at a ratio of 68.04% to 31.96 %. Lastly, Nvidia takes a commanding 76.77 % lead of the GPU market. AMD is up next with 14.41 % of the market, followed by fledgling Intel with their Arc GPUs at 8.61 %, but this isn’t all good news for Nvidia. That’s because, if you look at the finer details, it comes out that most gamers are not buying their most high end GPUs. In fact, the market as it is now is dominated by mid-range and even budget GPUs. Here are the top ten most used GPUs from said survey: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 As you may have noticed, there aren’t any high end or upper high end GPUs that have come up here at all. The high-end RTX 3070 Ti, a laptop GPU, doesn’t come up until the top 14 spot. And the only ultra high-end GPU that barely makes it to the top 30, at the top 29 spot, is the RTX 3080 Ti. It may not be apparent to the rest of us why this is such a big deal. Wouldn’t it all be the same for Nvidia since it’s all their GPUs, and their money? But Nvidia spends a lot of money on pushing the envelope forward with their most high end GPUs. Thinking about the new Lovelace architecture for their upcoming 4000 series of their GPUs, Nvidia has put work into making DLSS 3 technology that improves how games look to a significant degree, that CPUs couldn’t do on their own. All that work is not getting used by their intended audience, namely gamers, because gamers aren’t buying these GPUs. So what’s going on? We’re well past the point where the crypto/blockchain market is gobbling up all these GPU supplies en masse. While chip shortages are also a factor to GPU availability today, Nvidia is making a concerted effort to make and market their more high end offerings. That effort may very well backfire as the company isn’t working at making more stocks of more affordable GPUs in turn. So Nvidia may find the market for these Lovelace based 4000 series GPUs does not exist, and they’re throwing away money they could have made on cheaper GPUs. Or maybe, there isn’t much money to be made there too, if gamers are satisfied with buying used GPUs, particularly those excess stocks freed up by people who left the crypto/blockchain industry. Maybe it’s just a sign of the times that gamers are doing their gaming on a budget. It’s well known at this point that the Xbox Series S is a big winner among current gen consoles, outselling even its own more high end sibling, the Xbox Series X. An even less power system than the Xbox Series S, the Nintendo Switch, has emerged as the frontrunner for this console generation so far. It’s not that the newest, most graphically impressive games aren’t being played, but maybe that’s not what gamers are really looking for right now. https://gameranx.com/updates/id/373132/article/steam-hardware-survey-reveals-gamers-arent-buying-expensive-gpus/

Former Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has been found not guilty of charges laid in relation to two large donations made to the National Party. Justice Ian Gault delivered his verdict in the case at the Auckland High Court on Wednesday morning. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) had charged Ross over a $100,000 donation made to National in June 2017 and one of $100,050 in June 2018. The former politician was charged alongside businessmen Yikun Zhang, Shijia (Colin) Zheng, and Hengjia (Joe) Zheng. The Crown alleged the four men were involved in a plan to split two large donations made to National into smaller amounts to avoid having to disclose the identity of the true donor or donors to the Electoral Commission, as legally required. Ross, Zhang, and Colin Zheng each faced two charges of obtaining by deception. Joe Zheng faced one charge of obtaining by deception and one charge of providing false or misleading information. Zhang and the Zheng brothers also faced charges, along with two men and a woman whose names are suppressed, over a donation made to the Labour Party at a fundraising art auction in 2017. Following a seven-week trial that began on July 25, Gault today found the three people charged in relation to a donation to Labour not guilty of all charges. He acquitted Ross of the two charges of obtaining by deception. News media are reporting Gault found Zhang not guilty over the donation made to National in 2017, but guilty in relation to the one made in 2018. Colin Zheng was found guilty in relation to the donations made in 2017 and 2018. His brother Joe Zheng was found guilty over the donation made to National in 2018 and of lying to the SFO. Zhang and the Zhengs will reappear in court to be sentenced in November. https://www.times.co.nz/news/former-mp-acquitted-of-charges-over-political-donations/

RSPCA launches annual Adoptober campaign to promote adoption of rescued animals as new figures reveal more animals are coming into shelters while the rate of rehoming has slowed. The RSPCA has launched its annual Adoptober campaign encouraging prospective pet owners to consider giving a rescued animal a new home as new figures raise concerns that more animals are being relinquished to charities at a time when rehoming has slowed. The animal welfare charity - which operates 14 national rehoming centres across England and Wales, while supporting a network of branches with an additional 45 animal shelters - has released new figures that show nationally (across England and Wales) rehoming has dropped 8% while animal intake is up 8.4% year-on-year. The RSPCA’s annual Adoptober rehoming drive has kicked off today and will run throughout October, promoting adoption and highlighting the many animals the charity has waiting to find their perfect match. The charity fears that the cost of living crisis means more animals are coming into its care while less people are considering taking on a new pet. Releasing new figures today (4 October, World Animal Day), the RSPCA has highlighted a potential animal rescue crisis as more animals come into care, stay in rescue centres for longer, with less people coming forward to adopt. In 2021, the RSPCA’s network of centres and branches rehomed 26,945 animals; an 8% drop compared to the previous year when 29,358 animals were rehomed, and a huge 31% drop from 2019 (39,178), despite the Covid pandemic affecting the way in which charities across the nation could rehome. The number of dogs rehomed by the charity also fell 6% from 4,877 in 2020 to 4,567 in 2021; while cats dropped 12% from 17,868 in 2020 to 15,579 in 2021. In Greater Manchester*, the total number of animals rehomed in 2021 dropped by 19%, from 1,308 (2020) to 1,053. The number of cats dropped by 19% from 916 to 741; the number of rabbits fell 38% from 191 to 119; and the number of other pets who found new homes decreased by 21% from 179 to 141. The only animal to buck the trend was dogs with a rehoming increase of 136%; 52 finding homes in 2021 compared to 22 in 2020. Across England and Wales, the average stay for an animal (the number of days they spend in RSPCA care from being ready to rehome to leaving for their new home) also increased for dogs by 9.4% - from 85 days in 2020 to 93 days in 2021 - and for rabbits - from 104 in 2020 to 117 in 2021, an increase of 12.5%. Cats length of stay remained the same at 67 days. Pet welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines said: “It’s really concerning to see that animals are staying in our care for longer and that less are being rehomed year-on-year. Unfortunately, we believe we’re really starting to see the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis. “Many of the animals - particularly dogs - who are coming into our care have behavioural challenges which could be linked to how they were bred as well as lockdown limiting the amount of training, socialising and outside world experience they had. “We’re also beginning to see more animals coming into our care because their owners simply couldn’t afford to care for them any more; or, in the most extreme cases, having been neglected or abandoned due to the rising cost of pet care. “Sadly, this is coming at the same time that potential pet owners are deciding now is not the best time to take on an animal due to the soaring cost of living, and feeling they cannot financially commit to adding a pet to their family at such a worrying time. “For those who are able to bring a pet into their home, we are urging them to really consider adopting rather than buying. Many of our animals will already be neutered, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms - making it much more cost-effective - and we will work them to make sure they find their perfect match.” In 2021, the RSPCA saw more dogs, rabbits and other pets (including small furries, pet birds, farm animals and exotics) coming into its care than in 2020. Intake for cats and horses fell by 1.7% and 18.1%, respectively. Last year, the charity rescued: 7,412 dogs - 11.9% more than the 6,624 in 2020; 7.1% more rabbits (2,731 compared to 2,549); 6% more other pets (5,900 compared to 5,566). The RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index - released earlier this year - highlighted the impact the cost of living crisis is having on pet owners. The survey found that 68% of pet owners were concerned about the increasing cost of pet care while 19% were worried about being able to afford to feed their pets. Figures released by the charity in August revealed that its cruelty line was receiving more than 100 reports a day of animals being abandoned throughout 2021; and the concern is that the cost of living crisis could lead to this riding even higher. Could you offer a rescue pet a loving new home? Please visit Find A Pet to see all of the animals currently in our care who are looking for their paw-fect match. If you can’t offer a rescue pet a new home perhaps you could help in a different way? Become a fosterer for a sick pet recovering from surgery or a youngster who needs to learn how to behave in a home; Help us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming by donating online or calling our donation line on 0300 123 8181; Sponsor a cat pod or a dog kennel and help take care of the animals during their stay with us; Support the work of your local centre or branch by becoming a volunteer or donating to them directly. https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/148347/more-animals-coming-into-rescue-in-manchester-as-rehoming-slows

Expert raises concerns about raising of Warragamba Dam wall Water expert and professor of environmental engineering at UNSW, Stuart Kahn, has taken to social media to raise concerns in response to NSW premier Dominic Perrottet’s announcement that the Warragamba Dam wall will be raised by 14 metres. While Perrottet has said the raising of the dam wall will protect communities from future flooding, Kahn is critical of the government’s development plans for the area. He says they are putting more people “in harm’s way” and contravene recommendations from the 2022 flood inquiry. When it comes to flood mitigation options for the Hawkesbury-Neapean valley, the report commissioned by the NSW government said: The single largest driver of flood risk in the Valley is the development in the floodplain. It follows then that one of the most effective flood risk mitigation mechanisms is the application of stronger planning controls on current and future development in the Valley. Gallagher is maintaining that the government hasn’t changed its position: We are finalising a budget where we are looking across the board at a whole range of decisions and we are being upfront. But she said the government would be “mindful of the economic circumstances of the times”: The responsibility for us, working hand in hand with the RBA, is to make the right decisions for the right economic reasons. Gallagher says the government will be doing “the right thing for the budget and the right thing for the Australian people.” Perrottet says “we put people before plants” NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is taking questions at a press conference at the Warragamba Dam, where he announced the raising of the dam wall will be a critical state significant project. NSW state reporter Tamsin Rose is at that press conference where she reports Perrottet was asked how inundating parts of the Blue Mountains was consistent with the area being named a priority place in the new national threatened species action plan. Perrottet: We put people before plants. Asked how inundating parts of the Blue Mountains was consistent with the area being named a priority place in the new national threatened species action plan, Perrottet says "we put people before plants”. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/australia-news-live-optus-lawyering-up-a-poor-look-assistant-treasurer-says-gp-crisis-summit-begins-in-canberra/ar-AA12BzFb

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If you’re in the market for a new tablet, but you want something else aside from iPad deals, then you should check out Best Buy’s ongoing Samsung Galaxy Tab deals. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab line of tablets are the biggest challengers to Apple’s various iPad models, and with the discounts that you can take advantage of from Best Buy, you’ll be able to afford Galaxy Tab devices that were previously beyond your budget. There are a lot of models to choose from, so to help narrow down your options, here are three of the best tablet deals on Samsung Galaxy Tab devices that are currently available from Best Buy. The retailer is selling the 64GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite for $150, after a $50 discount from its original price of $200; the 64GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for $430, after a $100 discount from its original price of $530; and the 128GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for $500, after a $100 discount from its original price of $600. There’s no telling how long these offers will last, especially since Samsung Galaxy deals are always in high demand, so if you’re interested in any one of them, it’s highly recommended that you finalize your purchase as soon as possible. The 64GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is powered by the MediaTek MT8768T processor and 4GB of RAM — that’s not enough to challenge the best Android tablets, but the device is enough if you’re only planning to use it for basic functions such as browsing the internet, checking social media, and watching streaming content. The 8.7-inch touchscreen with 1340 x 800 resolution is the perfect size for using the tablet while on the go, and you don’t have to worry about incidental damage while you’re out because the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is made with a sturdy metal frame. It also comes with Android 11 out of the box, with Samsung’s Bixby and Google Assistant built-in, plus three free months of YouTube Premium if you’re a new subscriber to the service. For a definite upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, here’s the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, which is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon SM7325 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. The display is larger and more vivid at 12.4 inches with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, and it also comes with the S Pen a stylus that feels very close to writing on paper with a pen, while providing an extra input option for the tablet. In addition to Android 11 and three free months of YouTube Premium, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is pre-installed with creative apps like PENUP and Canva, plus a six-month free trial of Clip Studio Paint. If you like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE but you want extra storage space, the good news is that the 128GB version of the tablet is also on sale. The device retains most of the features found in its 64GB counterpart, including the 12.4-inch screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution and the Qualcomm Snapdragon SM7325. However, in addition to the larger capacity, going for the 128GB model will also let you enjoy faster performance because its RAM goes up to 6GB from 4GB. The 128GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is one of the best tablets that you can purchase from Best Buy’s Samsung Galaxy Tab sale, so grab it while the deal is still online. https://www.digitaltrends.com/dtdeals/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-lite-s7-fe-deal-best-buy-september-2022/

Students in the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy participate in a recent mixer at the AKRS Champions Club. Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Engineering have been chosen for the academy’s inaugural cohort. Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Engineering including 10 based at the Scott Campus in Omaha have been chosen for the inaugural cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy at Nebraska. More than 100 applications were received for the program. The academy seeks to recruit and retain students committed to supporting and advancing women in engineering in Nebraska and to providing students who have financial need with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing and construction. The work of the academy is grounded in the Complete Engineer, a College of Engineering initiative designed to ensure students participate in experiential learning in tandem with the technical expertise provided by a Big Ten degree. Through a cohort-based program of 40 scholars each year, these students will be empowered to make a positive impact in their field through exclusive seminar courses, dedicated success coaching, and the support of faculty and staff. Beyond developing students individually, the academy will foster an environment in the engineering community at large to increase gender diversity in the workforce and a sense of belonging for women in engineering, computing and construction. Academy students will receive a scholarship that covers full tuition and fees for four years and may receive funding for a fifth year on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship will also cover the students’ housing and meals for up to four years in a University Housing residence. Academy students will have a common living experience during their first two years in the program, will enroll in cohort-specific freshman and sophomore seminars and will receive success coaching from dedicated program staff. Students will also receive a $500 book stipend to the university bookstore and a laptop for their studies. Following is a list of students in the first cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy, listed alphabetically by hometown, with their major. Their primary campus is in quotations. Bellevue: Anastasia MacNabb, software engineering (Lincoln); Maryam Sule, Bellevue, chemical and biomolecular engineering (Lincoln); Rayden Thompson, chemical and biomolecular engineering (Lincoln) Bennington: Anthony Montegut II, architectural engineering (Omaha) Blair: Karley Kaiser, software engineering (Lincoln) Elgin: Colton Wright, construction engineering (Lincoln) Grand Island: Oscar Bernabe Mateo, construction management (Lincoln) Kearney: Sydney Haffener, biological systems engineering (Lincoln); Jade Romero, computer science and engineering (Lincoln); Alexandria Vohland, biological systems engineering (Lincoln) Lincoln: Mary Addleman, biological systems engineering (Lincoln); Eric Andersen, software engineering (Lincoln); Shyarea Higgins, software engineering (Lincoln); Hayley Hogan, mechanical and materials engineering (Lincoln); Joy Johnson, chemical and biomolecular engineering (Lincoln); Alison Konz, chemical and biomolecular engineering (Lincoln); Zainab Ridha, software engineering (Lincoln); Ngoc Tran, electrical and computer engineering (Lincoln); Madison Weinrich, pre-engineering (Omaha) Norfolk: Tyler Gaspers, mechanical and materials engineering (Lincoln); Jozy Piper, architectural engineering (Omaha); Ryan Yost, architectural engineering (Omaha) Omaha: Ashlyn-Jordyn Barfield, construction management (Omaha); Lucia Chavez, computer science and engineering (Lincoln); Brandon Fuentes-Valdivia, pre-engineering (Omaha); Ashley Hernandez, civil and environmental engineering (Lincoln); Katia Henrriquez, computer science and engineering (Lincoln); Karla Hernandez Granillo, computer science and engineering (Lincoln); Audrey Hill, civil and environmental engineering (Omaha); Anette Jimenez Sanchez, chemical and biomolecular engineering (Lincoln); Sophia-Rae Mace, biological systems engineering (Lincoln); Abigail Murray, biological systems engineering (Lincoln); Teresa Plascencia, architectural engineering (Omaha); Estefany Puc Nieto, software engineering (Lincoln); Rachel Spawn, architectural engineering (Omaha); Ally Tranquilino, biological systems engineering (Lincoln); Elly Vo, biological systems engineering (Lincoln) Papillion: Hannah Howren, mechanical and materials engineering (Lincoln) Schuyler: Angelin Raymundo, pre-engineering (Omaha) Seward: Michael Peery, mechanical and materials engineering (Lincoln) The program is funded and developed in partnership with the Peter Kiewit Foundation, a private independent philanthropic trust that has awarded more than $750 million in grants and scholarships since its founding in 1979. The foundation was established by Peter Kiewit, a generous philanthropist and community leader who believed that Omaha was the best place to live in the United States. He attributed his success to the hardworking people of Nebraska and was determined to return his wealth and good fortune to its communities. After thoughtful planning throughout his lifetime, the bulk of his personal estate was set aside upon his death to create a foundation to support charitable and public purpose projects in Nebraska and other limited geographic areas. The foundation is a private independent philanthropic trust that is not legally or administratively affiliated with the operating companies that also bear Peter Kiewit’s name. https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/inaugural-cohort-of-peter-kiewit-foundation-engineering-academy-announced/

During the last AI Day in August 2021, Musk said Tesla was going to build a humanoid robot, which is referred to as either the Tesla Bot or Optimus today. Tesla didn't have a hardware prototype to show last year and made the 2021 announcement with an actor dressed in a Tesla Bot body suit dancing on stage. This year, investors are expecting a real tech demonstration of the robot, along with updates on Tesla's progress developing self-driving technology that can turn the company's existing electric vehicles into robotaxis. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and leaders from the company's AI and hardware teams are expected to speak at the company's AI Day 2022, an engineer-recruiting event, which will be live-streamed on Friday starting around 5:00 p.m. in California. During the last AI Day in August 2021, Musk said Tesla was going to build a humanoid robot, which is referred to as either the Tesla Bot or Optimus today. "It's intended to be friendly, of course, and navigate through a world of humans, and eliminate dangerous, repetitive and boring tasks," Musk said at the time. Tesla didn't have a hardware prototype to show last year and made the 2021 announcement with an actor dressed in a Tesla Bot body suit dancing on stage. The stunt drew sneers from critics and cheers from fans. This year, investors are expecting a real tech demonstration of the robot, along with updates on Tesla's progress developing self-driving technology that can turn the company's existing electric vehicles into robotaxis. Musk has been promising a truly self-driving Tesla since 2016 when he said a coast-to-coast demo would happen by the end of 2017. To-date the company has only released driver assistance systems that need to be constantly supervised by a human driver who remains attentive to the road and their car, ready to take over at any time. When Musk originally floated the humanoid robot concept at AI Day 2021, Musk said of Optimus, "It should be able to, 'please go to the store and get me the following groceries,' that kind of thing." Later, Musk said that robots made by Tesla will one day be worth more than its cars, and that thousands of them would be put to work moving parts around the factories, where humans build cars and batteries. During Tesla's 2021 fourth-quarter earnings call, Musk remarked: "If you think about the economy-- the foundation of the economy is labor. Capital equipment is distilled labor. So what happens if you don't actually have a labor shortage? I'm not sure what an economy even means at that point. That's what Optimus is about, so very important." Tesla has a mixed record with automation. As Bernstein senior research analyst Toni Sacconaghi wrote in a September 30 note ahead of AI Day 2022, In 2018 Tesla "had mistakenly tried to hyper-automate its final assembly (i.e. putting parts into cars)." The result was that Musk soon admitted "excessive automation at Tesla was a mistake," and "humans are underrated." Tesla brought more people back to its manufacturing and assembly lines after that, but Sacconaghi writes that today Tesla is over-automating its customer service. Tesla owners generally find it difficult to get in touch with individual sales and service reps at Tesla, and are steered to conduct all possible resolution of complaints through Tesla's mobile app. A long-time robotics engineer, Alexander Kernbaum, who now serves as interim director of robotics at the vaunted research and development non-profit SRI International, says whether Tesla impresses with its robotics update at AI Day or not, the company has the resources to develop something meaningful and has inspired new interest in the field. However, Kernbaum notes, when it comes to creating a robot that can make a difference in an car assembly plant, there's really no need for Tesla to develop a bi-pedal robot. "Mobile robots will find uses," he explains, "But mobility should be as simple as possible for a factory environment meaning wheels would be the way to go, not legs." Robotic legs require a lot of power, for one thing, which would put strain on any battery Tesla develops for its robotics. Additionally, legged robots -- like people -- can trip and fall. Wheeled robots would not be as likely to tip over. The safety concern should be tantamount in a factory, Kernbaum suggests. Kernbaum believes Tesla would be best-served to focus on robotic hands. He said, "Hands are like the ultimate multi-tool. Dexterity and in-hand object mani[CENSORED]tion are the grand 10-year challenges that will have an obvious impact on all precision manufacturing and on everything really." AI Day 2022 will be the company's first major event since former AI leader of Tesla Andrej Karpathy resigned. AI Day precedes Tesla's third-quarter vehicle production and deliveries report which is expected within days. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/09/30/tesla-ai-day-2022-expect-humanoid-robot-optimus-demo.html

A. Michael Spence is a Nobel Laureate and professor of economics emeritus at Stanford University. Speaking to Srijana Mitra Das, he discusses profound economic changes taking place worldwide and the factors driving these: Why do you say the global economy is undergoing a form of ‘regime change’ today? Several things are occurring at the same time when you add them up, economically, it makes for a different world. The first is, we had a long deflationary environment during the pandemic with relatively little inflationary pressure. This was mostly a demand-constrained economy. Now, that’s changed and quite suddenly today, supply is the problem. Supply is constrained since a good part of the deflationary environment seen over earlier years came from a burst of productive capacity in emerging economies which were entering the global market. This is much less powerful now while the global economy is much bigger, with millions of new consumers in emerging markets expanding the demand side. The second factor is, labour market behaviour has changed many industries are having trouble recruiting with young people preferring to work in hybrid mode and many in stressful or dangerous jobs not wanting to return to these. The power of labour in a supply-constrained economy is rising, adding to the shift. Further, three scientific and technological transformations are occurring, which will shape a changed world with new rules. Can you tell us about these transformations? The ongoing digital movement has enormous potential to increase productivity with inclusive growth in e-commerce, research in China, etc., shows the average distance between buyers and sellers is 1,000 kilometres now while in the offline world, this is five kilometres. That’s a dramatic expansion in the accessible market, giving everyone the outreach only big multinationals once had. Then there is artificial intelligence (AI) think of the breakthroughs in image recognition algorithms, which can now even detect cancers from pictures or diagnose diabetic retinopathy. These could dramatically extend medical diagnostics and healthcare services. In the life sciences and biomedical fields, the costs of very powerful tools are reducing. DNA sequencing once cost ten million dollars a full DNA sequence now costs around a thousand dollars. These are helping scientists advance the boundaries of their fields. Many pose regulatory challenges but their potential to improve productivity is huge. A third revolution is the energy transition, for which we need carbon capture, solar expansion, etc. These three movements are simultaneous and transformative. https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/et-evoke/the-global-economy-is-undergoing-a-regime-change-today-india-is-the-outstanding-performer-now/amp_articleshow/94542579.cms

K2, an 11-year-old bottlenose dolphin at the Mirage Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat on the Las Vegas Strip, died on Saturday, according to a letter Mirage interim President Franz Kallao sent to employees and shared with USA TODAY. A cause of death was not immediately known, but Kallao said K2 had been receiving treatment for a respiratory illness. The dolphin was born at the attraction. "All of us are heartbroken over this tragic loss, especially our amazing animal health and care teams who love and care for our animals on a daily basis," Kallao said. K2's death comes months after two other dolphins died at the facility. Maverick, a 19-year-old bottlenose dolphin, died Sept. 2 after being treated for a lung infection, and Bella, a 13-year-old bottlenose dolphin, died in April after being treated for gastroenteritis. According to the international organization Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums’ website, a bottlenose dolphin’s life expectancy in a marine mammal facility is 28 to 29 years. The mammals' life expectancy and survival rates have increased in the past few decades. What is the most dangerous animal in the world?: The surprising animal you've already met 'Not a cute animal': Kangaroo attacks and kills man, blocking paramedics from saving life Kallao said Mirage will close the attraction to "focus our efforts on ensuring that we have the safest possible environment." On its website, Mirage says it will remain closed through Oct. 9. Outside veterinary, pathology, animal welfare, environmental and other experts also will review the facility and the animals, as well as determine a cause of death. "I cannot stress enough that nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and welfare of the animals entrusted in our care," Kallao said. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/09/28/las-vegas-dolphin-death-attraction-closes/10452448002/

The High Court had on Monday issued a notice in the petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister against the order of a Delhi court. The Delhi High Court on Saturday dismissed Satyendra Jain’s plea challenging the trial court’s order transferring the hearing of the alleged money laundering case from one judge to another. Jain had moved the high court last month challenging the September 23 order of the Principal District and Sessions Judge Vinay Kumar Gupta, who transferred the money laundering case to Special Judge Vikas Dhull from Special Judge Geetanjali Goel, who was hearing his bail plea. Meanwhile, a fire was reported on Saturday at Global Foyer Mall on Golf Course Road in Gurgaon. According to the Fire department, the fire was reported at a restaurant on the first floor of the mall around 6.15 am. A short circuit is suspected to be the cause. No injuries have been reported. From today onwards, the Delhi government’s automatic subsidy on electricity bills is coming to an end. Delhi residents now have to “opt in” if they want to continue getting a subsidised bill. The Delhi government started the free electricity scheme in 2019. Under the scheme, consumers who use less than 200 units of power per month do not get charged any money at all in their bill. If you use more than 200 units, a bill is generated for all the units used, and not on consumption over 200 units. Those who use up to 400 units get a subsidy of 50% up to Rs 800. The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University has suspended nine students for "spoiling" the peaceful academic environment of the campus, days after a scuffle broke out between two groups, resulting in a student sustaining bullet injuries. Those suspended include Nauman Ali, a student of LLM semester-3, who had suffered a superficial injury on the scalp after being shot at by another group of students. Meanwhile, police have also apprehended nine people in connection with the case, including some of the students suspended by the university. In notices issued on Friday, the chief proctor had accused the students involved in the brawl of "politicising" an issue and "making it a regional scuffle between the students of western Uttar Pradesh and the Mewat region". The nine students have been served with a similar notice. "Nauman Ali, a student of LLM Semester III, is placed under suspension from the course with immediate effect. The Jamia Millia Islamia campus is placed out of bound for Nauman Ali till the final decision of the Discipline Committee," the notice, a copy of which has been accessed by PTI, read. The other students who have been suspended are -- Mohammad Faisal, MA (Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy); Mohammad Shadab Choudhary, Diploma in Electrical Engineering; Nazim Khan, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Semester III; Nasrullah Ansari, Diploma in Electrical Engineering; Noman, BA Sanskrit; Sahil, Diploma in Electrical Engineering; Salman Khursid, BA (Faculty of Social Science); and Suhail, Diploma in Electrical Engineering. https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-news-live-updates-arvind-kejriwal-aap-air-quality-8181630/lite/