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Game 1 of the World Chess Championship began Monday morning with defending champion Ding Liren defeating 18-year-old sensation Gukesh Dommaraju in one of the largest athletic events in the world. Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the five-time champion who chose not to defend his title in 2022, is still missing from the world championship, which is still regarded as chess's main event. Grandmaster David Howell, Carlsen's close friend and one of the official match commentators in Singapore, said this year's world championship is remarkable but still has a special place in the chess world. According to Howell, it has long been the only element that distinguishes what has otherwise been a very haphazard tournament system. The world championship often has a great track record of identifying and honor...

According to Macy's, a former employee hid shipping costs of up to $154 million over almost three years. Ahead of its third-quarter earnings release, the department store operator announced Monday morning that the individual who allegedly concealed the money was no longer employed by the company. A request for comment was not immediately answered by the corporation, whose statement on the subject did not specify when the employee departed the position. According to Macy's, the problem was found during the preparation of its financial report for the three-month period that ended on November 2. It was supposed to release its findings before the opening of the U.S. stock markets on Tuesday, but it has postponed doing so until December 11 in order to give an independent probe time to complete....

A recall of roughly 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and poultry items has been issued by Spartanburg-based Yu Shang Food Inc. because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall comes after a terrible event in which a baby in California died and at least ten other people in four states became ill due to the outbreak. Building on a November 9, 2024, initial recall, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the new recall on November 21, 2024. Products manufactured prior to October 28, 2024, such as chicken feet, duck neck, cattle shank, and swine hock, are among those impacted. These goods were sold online as well as supplied to retail establishments across the country. When Listeria monocytogenes was found in the pro...

This week's record Christmas travel season is expected to be made a little more difficult by industrial action, winter weather, and the customary youngsters arguing in the back seat. After voting to go on strike on Friday, service employees at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina left their jobs at 5 a.m. Monday, adding to the unpredictable weather that much of the nation is experiencing during what is expected to be the biggest holiday travel season ever. Commencing industrial action Monday, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) declared its intention to "end poverty wages" and demand "respect on the job during the holiday travel season." The striking personnel are from Prospect Airport Services and ABM, whose duties include helping wheelchair-bound passeng...

On Saturday, December 7th, Tega Cay, SC Model A Brewing will celebrate four amazing years of brewing excellence and community connection. With live music, a brand-new anniversary beer release, and Santa-themed fun, the day promises to be something memorable for everyone. Where and when: Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Doors Open: 9:45 AM Location: Model A Brewing Family Fun and Prizes: Santa's Bingo, hosted by none other than Bingo Shane, will kick off the celebrations at 10:00 AM. With almost $2,000 in kid-friendly prizes, this event is a must-attend for families hoping to kick off the holiday season in style. Lineup for Live Entertainment: 12:00 PM: Warrick McZeke, a Nashville recording artist, and his band will take the stage to energize the afternoon. 4:00 PM: Darren Deese, a fan f...

Following the dismissal of Los Angeles County's chief prosecutor earlier this month, who suggested a fresh sentence that may allow the brothers' release, Erik and Lyle Menendez's attempts to shorten their life sentences without the possibility of parole are still in limbo. However, a lawyer for the brothers told NBC News that those efforts will continue Monday when they appear for a status conference to decide whether to keep a Dec. 11 resentencing hearing scheduled. Erik and Lyle will make a remote appearance from the San Diego prison where they are being detained, defense lawyer Mark Gerago told NBC Los Angeles. The brothers were sentenced to 35 years in prison for the August 20, 1989, shotgun killings of their parents, Jos and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills residence. George Gas...

DOJ officials fear that Todd Blanche will not oppose Trump. Today, the Menendez brothers are scheduled to attend a hearing regarding their possible resentencing. The largest event in chess is here, including a youthful prodigy, a battered champion, and a missing great. What to know today is as follows. Will Trump s former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump? The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee last week was a comfort to many professional lawyers in the Justice Department. Trump chose Pam Bondi, a longstanding supporter who believed the previous president's promises regarding the 2020 election, as attorney general of Florida a few hours later. Attorneys for the Justice Department now believe that Todd Blanche, T...

This week's record Christmas travel season is expected to be made a little more difficult by industrial action, winter weather, and the customary youngsters arguing in the back seat. After voting to go on strike on Friday, service employees at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina left their jobs at 5 a.m. Monday, adding to the unpredictable weather that much of the nation is experiencing during what is expected to be the biggest holiday travel season ever. Commencing industrial action Monday, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) declared its intention to "end poverty wages" and demand "respect on the job during the holiday travel season." The striking personnel are from Prospect Airport Services and ABM, whose duties include helping wheelchair-bound passeng...

A French prosecutor said Monday that a husband who planned the mass rape of his wife for almost 10 years, drugged her into unconsciousness, and shared photos and videos of the attacks should be sentenced to the maximum of 20 years in jail. In a trial that garnered international attention and evolved into an investigation into the prevalence of sexual violence in France and beyond, Dominique Pelicot, 71, has admitted the accusations. Public prosecutor Laure Chabaud told the court that the maximum sentence of 20 years is both excessive and insufficient given the gravity of the repeated and violent actions. The majority of the 50 other men on trial have stated that they were unaware that they were raping Gisele Pelicot, that they had no intention of raping her, and that they blamed her former...

For Pamela Hayden, everything is still coming up in Milhouse. Following Sunday night's episode of Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes, the actress, who has been the voice of Bart's best friend on The Simpsons for 35 years, will be retiring. However, Hayden stated that she has no regrets about leaving the venerable program. How many performers can claim to have been involved in a show for 35 years in a row? Variety was informed by Hayden.That's incredible in and of itself. However, it was time for me to focus on my other artistic pursuits, such as making films. Although it was a difficult choice, I believe it was the right one. Hayden's exit has been planned for some time because animation takes a long time to go from concept to television. The Simpsons has been f...