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NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for market superstar Nvidia helped pull U.S. stock indexes down from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Monday, coming off its 57th all-time high of the year so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.6% from its own record. Nvidia was the market’s heaviest weight after China said it’s probing the chip giant for potential antitrust violations. Stocks in Hong Kong jumped after top Chinese leaders agreed on a “moderately loose” monetary policy. Prices for oil and gold rose following the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for market superstar Nvidia on Monday is helping to pull U.S. stock indexes down from their records. The S&P 500 fell by 0.3% in afternoon trading, coming off its so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 57 points, or 0.1%, as of 1:53 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite pulled back 0.3% from its own record. Nvidia's drop of 2.1% was by far the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 after over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. Nvidia has skyrocketed to become because its chips are driving much of the world’s move into artificial-intelligence technology. That gives its stock’s movements more sway on the S&P 500 than nearly every other. Nvidia's fall overshadowed gains in Hong Kong and for Chinese stocks trading in the United States on hopes that China will deliver more stimulus for the world's second-largest economy. Roughly half the stocks in the S&P 500 also rose. The week’s highlight for Wall Street will arrive midweek when the latest updates on arrive. Economists expect Wednesday’s report to show the inflation that U.S. consumers are feeling remained stuck at roughly the same level last month. A separate report on Thursday, meanwhile, could show an acceleration in inflation at the wholesale level. They’re the last big pieces of data the Federal Reserve will get before its meeting next week on interest rates. The widespread expectation is still that the central bank will for the third time this year. The Fed has been from a two-decade high since September to offer more help for the slowing job market, after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower interest rates can ease the brakes off the economy, but they can also offer more fuel for inflation. Expectations for a series of cuts from the Fed have been a major reason the S&P 500 has set so many all-time highs this year. On Wall Street, Interpublic Group rose 5.8% after rival Omnicom said it would in an all-stock deal. The pair had a combined revenue of $25.6 billion last year. Omnicom, meanwhile, sank 9.3%. Macy’s climbed 1.5% after an activist investor, Barington Capital Group, of its own stock over the next three years and make other moves to help boost its stock price. Super Micro Computer rose 4.6% after saying it got an extension that will keep its stock listed on the Nasdaq through Feb. 25, as it works to file its delayed annual report and other required financial statements. Earlier this month, the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board following the . In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rallied 2% to $68.56 following the overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, who sought asylum in Moscow after rebels. Brent crude, the international standard, was mostly unchanged at $71.05. The price of gold also rose 1% amid the uncertainty created by the end of the 50 years of iron rule. In stock markets abroad, the Hang Seng jumped 2.8% in Hong Kong after top Chinese leaders agreed on a “moderately loose” monetary policy for the world’s second-largest economy. That’s a shift away from a more cautious, “prudent” stance for the first time in 10 years. A major later this week could also bring more stimulus for the Chinese economy. U.S.-listed stocks of several Chinese companies climbed, such as a 13.1% jump for electric-vehicle company Nio and a 9.1% rise for Alibaba Group. Stocks in Shanghai, though, were roughly flat. In Seoul, South Korea’s Kospi slumped 2.8% as the fallout continues from 's brief declaration of martial law last week in the midst of a budget dispute. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.19% from 4.15% late Friday. ___ AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated Press

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TO continue enhancing financial literacy across Asean, Maybank and Maybank Foundation hosted the 3rd Maybank Regional Financial Education Excellence (Regional FinEx) Awards 2024. The event was held at the Maybank Performing Arts Theatre (MPAT) in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, Philippines. This year’s awards celebrated the achievements of schools, educators and families who build financial literacy among children. It followed the success of previous Regional FinEx events held in Malaysia and Cambodia. With the Cashville Kidz (CVK) Financial Literacy programme, Maybank is the first Malaysian and regional institution to have embarked on such a wide-scale effort. Maybank Group and Maybank Foundation’s chairman Tan Sri Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa highlighted the importance of financial literacy. “In a region where financial literacy levels vary widely, empowering young people with the skills to navigate today’s evolving economic landscape is critical. “At Maybank Foundation, we support the region’s development by helping children acquire skills to make informed financial decisions, break the cycle of poverty and secure a brighter future,” he said. Maybank’s CVK programme continues to address the need for financial education in schools across Asean by educating schoolchildren aged nine to 12 via an animated series. Since its launch, the programme has benefitted over 370,000 schoolchildren and trained more than 6,300 teachers across nearly 1,370 schools. These are spread across Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Maybank Philippines Incorporated president and chief executive officer Patrick Dennis L. Solosa noted the CVK programme continues to evolve, combining elements of fun and learning to make it even more exciting and easier for children to become financially savvy. The CVK programme is accorded co-curriculum status by Malaysia’s Education Ministry and is supported by the Philippines’ central bank and education department, Cambodia’s national bank and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture. The awards ceremony recognised and showcased outstanding nominees from Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam in the four categories. These included the Best School Award for the school that best drove the Financial Literacy agenda in their school. The Best Educator Award rewarded the teacher who ensured students achieve marked improvement in their pre- and post-assessment scores. The Best Student Award was given out to the pupil with the highest post-assessment score while the Best Family Award recognised the family which showed the most effort in improving its financial standing. Among those present were Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and Maybank Group chief sustainability officer Shahril Azuar Jimin.

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The Masvingo High Court has ruled in favor of Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate who lost the Chirumhanzu parliamentary race in the 2023 general elections, and four other party members. The charges against them were dismissed on Tuesday, November 26, in a default judgment delivered by Justice Sensley Zisengwe. Cheza and his co-accused - Elias Maduveko, Magmaster Chidyawuye, Delight Zinyemba, and Courage Mugova - were arrested in September 2023 on allegations of assaulting ZANU-PF candidate and winner of the parliamentary seat, Barbra Rwodzi. Cheza faced charges of inciting public violence, while the other four were accused of public violence. The case stemmed from a traffic incident on August 24, 2023, involving Cheza's driver and Rwodzi's son, George Chengeta Rwodzi. Allegations of Violence The State alleged that following a minor accident between the two vehicles, Cheza and his supporters arrived at the scene, where Barbra Rwodzi was already present. Prosecutors claimed Cheza incited his supporters to attack Rwodzi, with Chidyawuye allegedly tripping her and attempting to stab her in the face. Rwodzi reportedly fell to the ground, where other CCC supporters allegedly joined in, kicking her repeatedly. Case Dismissed Due to Procedural Gaps Justice Zisengwe dismissed the charges against the accused due to the absence of key filings from the Prosecutor General and Gweru Presiding Magistrate Beaulity Dube. The procedural gaps rendered the case untenable, leading to the default judgment in favor of Cheza and his co-accused. The judgment was celebrated by the CCC as a victory against what they termed politically motivated charges. Cheza was represented by human rights lawyers Esau Mandipa and Leopold Mudisi. Political and Legal Ramifications The ruling raises questions about the handling of politically charged cases in Zimbabwe's justice system. While the CCC has welcomed the judgment, ZANU-PF supporters have expressed discontent, citing concerns over accountability. The decision also underscores the growing scrutiny of legal processes involving opposition politicians in the country, highlighting the delicate balance between political rivalry and judicial impartiality.By Tony Leys | KFF Health News GLENWOOD, Iowa — Hundreds of people who were separated from society because they had disabilities are buried in a nondescript field at the former state institution here. Disability rights advocates hope Iowa will honor them by preventing the kind of neglect that has plagued similar cemeteries at other shuttered facilities around the U.S. The southwest Iowa institution, called the Glenwood Resource Center, was closed this summer in the wake of allegations of poor care . The last of its living residents were moved elsewhere in June. But the remains of about 1,300 people will stay where they were buried on the grounds. The graveyard, which dates to the 1800s, covers several acres of sloping ground near the campus’s brick buildings. A 6-foot-tall, weathered-concrete cross stands on the hillside, providing the most visible clue to the field’s purpose. On a recent afternoon, dried grass clippings obscured row after row of small stone grave markers set flat in the ground. Most of the stones are engraved with only a first initial, a last name, and a number. “If somebody who’s never been to Glenwood drove by, they wouldn’t even know there was a cemetery there,” said Brady Werger, a former resident of the facility. During more than a century of operation, the institution housed thousands of people with intellectual disabilities. Its population declined as society turned away from the practice of sequestering people with disabilities and mental illness in large facilities for decades at a time. The cemetery is filled with residents who died and weren’t returned to their hometowns for burial with their families. State and local leaders are working out arrangements to maintain the cemetery and the rest of the 380-acre campus. Local officials, who are expected to take control of the grounds next June, say they’ll need extensive state support for upkeep and redevelopment, especially with the town of about 5,000 people reeling from the loss of jobs at the institution. Hundreds of such places were constructed throughout the U.S. starting in the 1800s. Some, like the one in Glenwood, served people with disabilities, such as those caused by autism or seizure disorders. Others housed people with mental illness. Most of the facilities were built in rural areas, which were seen as providing a wholesome environment. States began shrinking or closing these institutions more than 50 years ago. The shifts were a response to complaints about people being removed from their communities and subjected to inhumane conditions, including the use of isolation and restraints. In the past decade, Iowa has closed two of its four mental hospitals and one of its two state institutions for people with intellectual disabilities. After closures in some other states, institutions’ cemeteries were abandoned and became overgrown with weeds and brush. The neglect drew protests and sparked efforts to respectfully memorialize people who lived and died at the facilities. “At some level, the restoration of institutions’ cemeteries is about the restoration of humanity,” said Pat Deegan, a Massachusetts mental health advocate who works on the issue nationally . Deegan, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager, sees the neglected graveyards as symbolic of how people with disabilities or mental illness can feel as if their individual identities are buried beneath the labels of their conditions. Deegan, 70, helped lead efforts to rehabilitate a pair of overgrown cemeteries at the Danvers State Hospital near Boston, which housed people with mental illness before it closed in 1992. More than 700 former residents were buried there, with many graves originally marked only with a number. The Massachusetts hospital’s grounds were redeveloped into a condominium complex. The rehabilitated cemeteries now have individual gravestones and a large historical marker, explaining what the facility was and who lived there. The sign notes that some past methods of caring for psychiatric patients seem “barbarous” by today’s standards, but the text portrays the staff as well-meaning. It says the institution “attempted to alleviate the problems of many of its members with care and empathy that, although not always successful, was nobly attempted.” Deegan has helped other groups across the country organize renovations of similar cemeteries. She urges communities to include former residents of the facilities in their efforts. Iowa’s Glenwood Resource Center started as a home for orphans of Civil War soldiers. It grew into a large institution for people with disabilities, many of whom lived there for decades. Its population peaked at more than 1,900 in the 1950s, then dwindled to about 150 before state officials decided to close it. Werger, 32, said some criticisms of the institution were valid, but he remains grateful for the support the staff gave him until he was stable enough to move into community housing in 2018. “They helped change my life incredibly,” he said. He thinks the state should have fixed problems at the facility instead of shutting it. He said he hopes officials preserve historical parts of the campus, including stately brick buildings and the cemetery. He wishes the graves had more extensive headstones, with information about the residents buried there. He would also like to see signs installed explaining the place’s history. Two former employees of the Glenwood facility recently raised concerns that some of the graves may be mismarked . But officials with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, which ran the institution, said they have extensive, accurate records and recently placed stones on three graves that were unmarked. Department leaders declined to be interviewed about the cemetery’s future. Spokesperson Alex Murphy wrote in an email that while no decisions have been made about the campus, the agency “remains committed to ensuring the cemetery is protected and treated with dignity and respect for those who have been laid to rest there.” Glenwood civic leaders have formed a nonprofit corporation that is negotiating with the state over development plans for the former institution. “We’re trying to make the best of a tough situation,” said Larry Winum, a local banker who serves on the new organization’s board. Tentative plans include tearing down some of the existing buildings and creating up to 900 houses and apartments. Winum said redevelopment should include some kind of memorial sign about the institution and the people buried in the cemetery. “It will be important to us that those folks be remembered,” he said. Activists in other states said properly honoring such places takes sustained commitment and money. Jennifer Walton helped lead efforts in the 1990s to properly mark graves and improve cemetery upkeep at state institutions in Minnesota . Some of the cemeteries are deteriorating again, she said. Activists plan to ask Minnesota legislators to designate permanent funding to maintain them and to place explanatory markers at the sites. “I think it’s important, because it’s a way to demonstrate that these spaces represent human beings who at the time were very much hidden away,” Walton said. “No human being should be pushed aside and ignored.” Related Articles Health | A stroke changed a teacher’s life. How a new electrical device is helping her move Health | Washington power has shifted. Here’s how the ACA may shift, too Health | CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes Health | New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants Health | Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans On a recent day, just one of the Glenwood graves had flowers on it. Retired managers of the institution said few people visit the cemetery, but amateur genealogists sometimes show up after learning that a long-forgotten ancestor was institutionalized at Glenwood and buried there. Former grounds supervisor Max Cupp said burials had become relatively rare over the years, with more families arranging to have deceased residents’ remains transported to their hometown cemeteries. One of the last people buried in the Glenwood cemetery was Kenneth Rummells, who died in 2022 at age 71 after living many years at the institution and then at a nearby group home overseen by the state. His guardian was Kenny Jacobsen, a retired employee of the facility who had known him for decades. Rummells couldn’t speak, but he could communicate by grunting, Jacobsen said. He enjoyed sitting outside. “He was kind of quiet, kind of a touch-me-not guy.” Jacobsen helped arrange for a gravestone that is more detailed than most others in the cemetery. The marker includes Rummells’ full name, the dates of his birth and death, a drawing of a porch swing, and the inscription “Forever swinging in the breeze.” Jacobsen hopes officials figure out how to maintain the cemetery. He would like to see a permanent sign erected, explaining who is buried there and how they came to live in Glenwood. “They were people too,” he said.Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad. While Berlin and other governments said they were watching the fast-moving developments in the war-ravaged nation, Austria signalled it would soon deport refugees back to Syria. Far-right politicians elsewhere made similar demands, including in Germany -- home to Europe's largest Syrian community -- at a time when immigration has become a hot-button issue across the continent. Alice Weidel, of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany, reacted with disdain to Sunday's mass rallies by jubilant Syrians celebrating Assad's downfall. "Anyone in Germany who celebrates 'free Syria' evidently no longer has any reason to flee," she wrote on X. "They should return to Syria immediately." World leaders and Syrians abroad watched in disbelief at the weekend as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus, ending Assad's brutal rule while also sparking new uncertainty. A German foreign ministry spokesman pointed out that "the fact that the Assad regime has been ended is unfortunately no guarantee of peaceful developments" in the future. Germany has taken in almost one million Syrians, with most arriving in 2015-16 under ex-chancellor Angela Merkel. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said many Syrian refugees "now finally have hope of returning to their Syrian homeland" but cautioned that "the situation in Syria is currently very unclear". The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees had imposed a freeze on decisions for ongoing asylum procedures "until the situation is clearer". She added that "concrete possibilities of return cannot yet be predicted and it would be unprofessional to speculate in such a volatile situation". Rights group Amnesty International slammed Germany's freeze on asylum decisions, stressing that for now "the human rights situation in the country is completely unclear". The head of the UN refugee agency also cautioned that "patience and vigilance" were needed on the issue of refugee returns. In Austria, where about 100,000 Syrians live, conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer instructed the interior ministry "to suspend all ongoing Syrian asylum applications and to review all asylum grants". Interior Minister Gerhard Karner added he had "instructed the ministry to prepare an orderly repatriation and deportation programme to Syria". "The political situation in Syria has changed fundamentally and, above all, rapidly in recent days," the ministry said, adding it is "currently monitoring and analysing the new situation". The French interior ministry said it too would put asylum requests from Syrians on hold, with authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway announcing similar moves. Britain's interior ministry said it was taking the same measure "whilst we assess the current situation". The Italian government said late Monday after a cabinet meeting that it too was suspending asylum request "in line with other European partners." The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats, a coalition partner in the government, said residence permits for Syrian refugees should now be "reviewed". "Destructive Islamist forces are behind the change of power" in Syria, wrote their leader Jimmie Akesson on X. "I see that groups are happy about this development here in Sweden. You should see it as a good opportunity to go home." In Greece, a government spokesman voiced hope that Assad's fall will eventually allow "the safe return of Syrian refugees" to their country, but without announcing concrete measures. In Germany, the debate gained momentum as the country heads towards February elections. Achim Brotel, president of a grouping of German communes, called for border controls to stop fleeing Assad loyalists reaching Germany. The centre-right opposition CDU suggested that rejected Syrian asylum-seekers should now lose so-called subsidiary protection. "If the reason for protection no longer applies, then refugees will have to return to their home country," CDU legislator Thorsten Frei told Welt TV. CDU MP Jens Spahn suggested that Berlin charter flights to Syria and offer 1,000 euros ($1,057) to "anyone who wants to return". A member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats criticised the debate as "populist and irresponsible". Greens party deputy Anton Hofreiter also said "it is completely unclear what will happen next in Syria" and deportation talk was "completely out of place". Many Syrians in Germany have watched the events in their home country with great joy but prefer to wait and see before deciding whether to return. "We want to go back to Syria," said Mahmoud Zaml, 25, who works in an Arabic pastry shop in Berlin, adding that he hopes to help "rebuild" his country. "But we have to wait a bit now," he told AFP. "We have to see what happens and if it is really 100 percent safe, then we will go back to Syria."

For city dwellers, spotting a flowerbed amongst a sea of concrete can seriously lift the spirits, especially for those who don’t have much outdoor space of their own. I live in a high-rise apartment and can certainly vouch for this; seeing a border of wildflowers alongside a sidewalk will always brighten my day. These cheery blooms may have been planted by the local council. But, they could also be the work of a guerrilla gardener equipped with a ‘seed bomb’ or two. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, guerrilla gardening is all about planting things out in the big wide world (in other words, not as part of your backyard ideas ). ‘Though unauthorized (and in some cases illegal), it’s driven by community spirit and a desire to improve city landscapes,’ says Anna Ohler , the owner of Bright Lane Gardens nursery. Such unauthorized planting can call for covert measures, like the aforementioned ‘seed bombs’ – small pellets of seed mixes thrown into disused areas. Other guerrilla gardeners opt for a more brazen approach: getting stuck in with a traditional fork and spade. The concept has been around for a long time, all over the world, but social media has helped it capture more people’s attention of late. The reasons behind guerrilla gardening Guerrilla gardening can transform bare and neglected patches ‘The motivations behind it can vary depending on who’s undertaking the act,’ says Justin Hancock of Costa Farms. ‘It could be something as simple as beautifying a view, as altruistic as trying to improve a neighborhood, or even as an act of defiance or rebellion.’ There can also be huge benefits for local insects, birds, and other wildlife. As Anna points out, by planting along roadsides and in neglected areas, guerrilla gardeners can turn forgotten spaces into vibrant native habitats. Planting resilient native species, like wildflowers , can greatly increase the natural diversity of those places, she says, adding how creating 'pollinator corridors' along pathways can further enhance biodiversity. Larger-scale community gardens can provide a place for people to reconnect with nature, grow fresh food, and enjoy the mental health benefits of gardening – or ‘green therapy’. The Bowery Houston Farm and Garden in New York, which was built on a neglected lot, is a well-known example of this type of project. Now known as the Liz Christy Community Garden , it was created by the Green Guerillas, a group founded in the early 1970s by Liz Christy, Amos Taylor and Martin Gallent – radicals of their time. The garden eventually became the first community garden approved by the city, and is still open to visitors today. The Liz Christy Community Garden Green Guerillas is also still active as a nonprofit organization, supporting community gardens with resources such as seed and tool libraries and providing internships for youth development. Anna is an avid plant hobbyist and the owner and operator of Bright Lane Gardens, a boutique plant nursery in Northern Michigan. With over a decade of experience in gardening and landscaping, she takes every opportunity to share her knowledge on all things plant-related. She also runs the company's YouTube channel , which is full of practical advice. Justin Hancock is a Costa Farms horticulturist with over 25 years in the industry. A plant enthusiast and educator, he has a degree in horticultural science and has worked in garden centers and botanical gardens, as a garden designer, and in garden publishing (including at Better Homes and Gardens ). He has experience gardening across the country, from Minnesota to Oregon to Miami. Justin is also co-host of the Costa Farms podcast Plant Rx . Guerrilla gardening today Seed bombs are a popular technique for guerrilla gardening Guerrilla gardening is a pretty hot topic on social media. As I write this, the hashtags #seedbombs and #guerillagardening have 31,000 and 41,100 posts on Instagram respectively, showcasing all sorts of ‘how-to’ tutorials and inspiring examples. With a TikTok following of over 80,000, London-based Ellen Miles is part of this influential online movement, helping to inspire a whole new generation of guerrilla gardeners. In her book Get Guerrilla Gardening (published by Dorling Kindersley Limited), she writes: ‘I believe we have a right to engage with the land we live on, and a responsibility to, too.’ As a comprehensive guide, her book is packed with advice for getting involved, from tips on how to water plants in a guerrilla garden to step-by-step instructions for making ‘moss graffiti’. There’s even advice for how to best avoid getting into trouble with the law. The legalities of guerrilla gardening are indeed something to consider, and perhaps what puts many people off the idea in the first place. Of course, while it may not be guerrilla gardening in the traditional sense, asking for permission before you start planting (even if it’s to simply sow some seeds ) can help to prevent problems down the line. Ellen Miles' guide provides all the essentials on how to get involved with guerrilla gardening, and features plenty of success stories, too. FAQs Native plants are best for supporting local wildlife, and are more likely to thrive in local climate conditions. Likewise, drought-tolerant options have a better chance of flourishing in areas less likely to receive regular maintenance. It’s important for guerrilla gardeners to avoid planting invasive plants – these can quickly get out of control. ‘Guerrilla’ usually relates to someone within an unofficial, independent group fighting against a larger, official one. The term ‘guerrilla gardening’ was coined by the Green Guerillas group in the 1970s. While greener outdoor spaces offer plenty of positives, growing more plants indoors also has its merits, particularly for those living in built-up areas. Our guides on apartment gardening and balcony gardening have lots of tips to get you inspired.Syrian government services come to ‘complete halt’ as workers stay at home'Never underestimate the power of the public': Inside the 6-day hunt for CEO Brian Thompson's killer