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When President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. declared December to be celebrated as National Architecture Month, he underscored the vital role of architecture in preserving our cultural heritage and shaping our nation's identity. This proclamation, made on October 28, 2024, not only celebrates the profession but also echoes the President's enduring commitment to design as a means of continuity and innovation. As fate would have it, The Sunday Times Magazine's visit to Bahay Pangulo — the official residence and private retreat of the President and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos — shortly before Proclamation No. 274 was signed on October 28, 2024, offered a glimpse into how these values manifest in practice. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.By REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It’s been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It’s not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it’s possible, it’s a bad idea. Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: What Trump has said about birthright citizenship During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” What does the law say? In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn’t always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn’t until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it’s less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. So what could Trump do and would it be successful? Trump wasn’t clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he’d use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action.” He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump attorney Alina Habba, a Lehigh University grad, to serve as counselor to the president National Politics | With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade,” Nowrasteh said. “He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens.” Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.

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The Republican Party is gearing up for an ambitious first 100 days, as they regain power with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. Their extensive agenda includes renewing $4 trillion in GOP tax cuts, a hallmark of Trump's first term and a bid to shape his domestic legacy. Key issues up for debate include the renewal of expiring tax cuts, limits on food stamps, and rollbacks of green energy initiatives, all pivotal to Trump's renewed agenda. The discussions aim to address America's income inequality, alongside economic and government size concerns, amidst rising federal deficits. The GOP's plan to extend Trump's tax cuts is at the heart of their legislative focus, as Republicans outline strategies to advance their financial policies. These proposals may challenge longstanding Democratic priorities, testing the feasibility of implementing their ambitious package with minimal budgetary offsets. (With inputs from agencies.)Bowls miss out in 4 CFP teams in latest postseason twist

Somerset House has been a key part of London's landscape for hundreds of years, with its grand architecture and prominent position close to the River Thames and the Covent Garden area. > Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 But its leaders say its current role as a center for arts and culture is not fully understood, with one even describing it as "London and the U.K.'s best-kept secret." While its courtyard is well known as a striking venue for a winter ice rink and summer movie screenings, people are less aware that hundreds of artists and creatives work within its walls. And as it approaches 25 years in its most recent guise, the organization wants to raise its profile — in 2025, there will be a raft of exhibitions and events aiming to show off its artistic endeavors. "There wasn't a ... moment when Somerset House was revealed in its full glory. And, in a way, next year is a kind of belated moment to do that," said Jonathan Reekie, director of the Somerset House Trust, the organization that preserves the building and its activities for the public. Somerset House has had many transformations. Queen Elizabeth I lived there in the 16th century, and since then it has been a Navy headquarters, a home for the Royal Academy of Arts and a newspaper tax office, before being completely rebuilt in 1801. "In the ... 1770s, 1780s, [King] George III needed to build an 'office block' for his newly formed civil service. So, this is what he built," Reekie said as he took CNBC on a tour. With four large wings surrounding the large, cobbled courtyard (plus a "new" wing added in the 19 th century), the striking Renaissance property housed the multiple offices of the U.K. government's tax and excise authority for more than 150 years — and in more recent times, the courtyard was even covered with asphalt and used as a parking lot. In 1997, the house gained charitable status after a long campaign led by author and newspaper editor Simon Jenkins and philanthropist Lord Rothschild. "When Somerset House ... opened to the public in May 2000, this building was still mostly full of civil servants," Reekie said. "My predecessors basically had to negotiate with each government department to get rid of them," he said. The tax authority — now known as His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — finally closed its Somerset House office in 2011. Its current role is that of a "self-sustaining home to cultural innovators," according to Somerset House Trust chair Gail Rebuck, speaking at an event in September. But its varied facets are not always well understood, she said. When a fire broke out in August, there was an "outpouring of concern," Rebuck said, but "people struggled to describe Somerset House," she said of news reports at the time. "That's our fault, in a way, and something we want to correct ... We're a very special creative cluster," Rebuck said. "It's also London and the U.K.'s best-kept secret ... it's really important that the 3 million visitors who come through our doors actually know what goes on underneath," she said — Somerset House was the U.K.'s 10th most-visited attraction in 2023, with 2.7 million visits according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions . Rebuck referred to the network of rooms and areas that are home to multiple artists and creatives who work from the building, in offices, co-working places and studios. When Reekie joined the organization in 2014, he was asked what Somerset House should "be." "Part of the question in terms of how would it work as a cultural space is: what can you do with lots of rooms?" he said. One of Reekie's first jobs was to transform what was essentially a long corridor of government offices into rooms that would be desirable to artists — which now make up Somerset House Studios — raising money to do so from scratch. The artists' rent is subsidized by Somerset House's activities: It makes most of its income — £21.2 million ($27.5 million) for the financial year ending March 31, 2023 — from its own events like the ice rink and arts exhibitions curated in-house, as well as from hiring spaces to other organizations such as the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. There are now around 60-70 artists, teams or collectives working in Somerset House Studios, overseen by director Marie McPartlin. The studios' first resident in 2016 was British fashion designer Gareth Pugh, and composer Anna Meredith was its second, with many others working in the visual arts. "Most of them are doing socially-engaged work ... or engaging with emergent, evolving and advanced technologies," McPartlin said. Artists are encouraged to collaborate — one high-profile name was turned down a studio place because of concerns that they would not have been on site enough of the time. "The community is the most important thing," McPartlin said. "The majority of artists don't have gallery representation — it's such a precarious existence ... really quickly, we realized that long-term support is something Somerset House was able to offer." Artists are resident for between one and seven years, with some on site for up to 10 years. In 2025, McPartlin will curate sculpture "The Spell or The Dream" by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani, a resident of the studios, which will sit at the courtyard's center in August and September. Inspired by a sleeping beauty-type figure, it will reflect "on the urgent contemporary issues of our time," according to a release. McPartlin will also curate an artwork by resident artists Lydia Ourahmane and Sophia Al Maria, which will explore the idea of the "right to remain," according to a release, while BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and resident Akinola Davies Jr will screen a new movie in the courtyard that will look at the "everyday rituals" of black life in the U.K. Other highlights for 2025 will include "Salt Cosmologies," an installation that will map out India's Inland Customs Line, the extraordinary story of a 2,500 mile-long hedge put in place by the British East India Company to enforce its Salt Tax in the late 19th century. And an immersive exhibition by choreographer Wayne McGregor, named "Infinite Bodies," will be the culmination of Somerset House's 25-year celebration. Near the studios is Makerversity, a community of about 300 designers and makers, who share a wood workshop, photography studio and other "maker" spaces tucked close to the underside of Waterloo Bridge, at the far west border of Somerset House. And there is also The Exchange, a co-working space for creatives, and the Black Business Residency, a program for black entrepreneurs. "Having great artists in the center of London seems quite essential ... the thinking was to make it completely interdisciplinary," Reekie said.

Ohio police say 15-year-old ID'd as armed person killed by officerThe Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 15 of the season: Cam Skattebo continued his late-season tear with 170 yards rushing, 208 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in Arizona State's 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game. The senior running back averaged 10.6 yards per rushing attempt and had three carries of more than 20 yards. His TD runs were from 3 and 2 yards and he had a 33-yard scoring catch. His 2,074 all-purpose yards are a program record. Skattebo will go into the Sun Devils' College Football Playoff quarterfinal with 22 total touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns, both tied for the school record, and he needs 75 yards to break the program single-season rushing record of 1,642. Skattebo is player of the week for the second time this season. He was honored after the Sun Devils' Week 2 win over Mississippi State for rushing for a career-high 262 yards and amassing 297 all-purpose yards. Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy hopeful Ashton Jeanty rushed for 209 yards and a touchdown in a 21-7 win over UNLV in the Mountain West championship game. The junior running back became the program’s all-time leading rusher with 4,655 yards. Freshman Nolan Hauser made a 56-yard field goal as time expired as Clemson beat SMU 34-31 in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. His previous long field goal was 51 yards. ... Army QB Bryson Daily ran for 126 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries in a 35-14 win over Tulane in the American Athletic Conference title game. ... Georgia backup QB Gunner Stockton, who replaced an injured Carson Beck at the start of the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship game against Texas, was 12 of 16 for 71 yards in a 22-19 overtime win. ... Clemson QB Cade Klubnik completed 24 of 41 passes for 262 yards and an ACC championship game record-tying four passing TDs. ... Oregon WR Tez Johnson caught 11 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown in a 45-37 win over Penn State in the Big Ten championship game. ... SMU QB Kevin Jennings was 31 of 50 for 304 yards and three TDs against Clemson. — Georgia has trailed at halftime in six of its 13 games. The Bulldogs have won four of them. — Nebraska will end the longest bowl drought among power-conference programs — seven years — when it plays Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28. — Arizona State and Indiana are among three power-conference programs since 2012 to increase their win total by eight games from one season to the next. TCU also did it in 2021-22. — SMU's loss to Clemson ended the Mustangs' 18-game conference win streak. — Ohio, which claimed its first Mid-American Conference title since 1968, has won 10 games in three straight seasons. — Marshall's 31-3 win over Louisiana-Lafayette was the largest margin of victory in the seven Sun Belt championship games and fewest points allowed by the winning team. ___ AP voters: Aaron Beard, Pat Graham, Stephen Hawkins, Pete Iacobelli, Mark Long, John Marshall, Eric Olson, John Zenor. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Watch 12News+ for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app! 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The Valley hosts multiple major sporting events every year, including college football's Fiesta Bowl and Guaranteed Rate Bowl; the PGA Tour’s highest-attended event, the WM Phoenix Open; NASCAR events each spring and fall, including Championship Weekend in November; and Cactus League Spring Training for 15 Major League Baseball franchises. 12Sports on YouTube Get the latest news and stories from 12Sports on the 12News YouTube channel. And don't forget to subscribe!(The Center Square) – HelloFresh, the largest meal-kit provider in the U.S., faces accusations from the U.S. Department of Labor of employing migrant children at a factory located in Aurora, Illinois. ABC7 reports at least six teenagers from Guatemala were found working night shifts at the factory. HelloFresh cut ties with Midway Staffing, an agency that hires migrants and is being investigated by the federal labor agency. The Illinois Department of Labor told The Center Square it had “no comment.” State Rep. Chris Miller called the incident an example of “state-sanctioned” human trafficking. "Tom Homan [President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for border security] will be like a pit bull getting this stuff done. I think Illinois will be a prime place to start. I think that they should start by throwing our governor and some of these politicians in jail for facilitating this nonsense,” said Miller. HelloFresh told ABC7 they were “troubled” by the staffing agency who facilitated the hiring of migrant children but are a partner of Tent Partnership for Refugees. Miller explained Tent is a nonprofit that supplies big corporations, like HelloFresh, with cheap “refugee” labor. In December 2022, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tent Partnership to "expand economic opportunity for refugees" in the private sector. Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! "This is inhuman and immoral and it’s all because of the open border policy and cities and states adopting a ‘sanctuary status,’” said Miller. “This isn’t an ‘oops.’ This is on purpose and it’s all part of a multinational human/sex-trafficking and child labor ring.” According to the Reform for Illinois’ campaign finance database, Midway Staffing has made campaign contributions to many Illinois politicians like city of Berwyn, Mayor Robert Lovero, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, Secretary of State Alexis Giannoulias and state Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles. A recent law impacting child labor was passed by state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, and signed by the governor. The bill requires all minors end work by 7 p.m. on school nights. Peters said the law, which goes into effect in January, ensures young Illinoisans have a healthy balance between their work responsibility and personal lives. “There are people out there who want to move our child labor laws in the other direction and weaken them,” Peters said at a news conference in the spring. “We are trying to strengthen them and people take that positively. [For example] you have a kid, you don’t want to have your kid working in that environment [hazardous meat-packing plant], you want them focused on their schooling or playing with their friends.” Miller said politicians are going to pretend to care by introducing bills like Senate Bill 3646. “The problem is that these people are illegals. They've been brought here by the Democrat administrations, both federally and in the state of Illinois,” said Miller. “They've created this huge mess now, and now they're going to pretend like they care, and they're going to go try to clean it up. It's all smoke and mirrors and political theater.” Peters was unavailable to comment on the HelloFresh federal investigation at this time.

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Storm Bert is set to hit Northern Ireland this evening The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has advised the public not to visit any country parks or forests due to weather warnings as a result of Storm Bert. The Met Office has issued a major update for people across the UK as a new storm is set to strike, with a yellow weather warning in place for Northern Ireland across Saturday for rain and snow. In a post on social media DAERA said: “In line with current @metofficeNI weather warning for high winds, we are advising the public not to visit affected forests, country parks & nature reserves on Sat 23 & Sun 24 Nov in affected areas until the high winds subside.” Traffic Watch NI has also warned of travel delays and disruption due to the weather and warned some ferry, air and rail journeys may be delayed. “A period of strong southeasterly winds is likely for a time on Saturday, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph in many parts of the warning area, but 60-70 mph in some coastal areas and also locally to the lee (northwest) of high ground, and perhaps in excess of 70 mph along some exposed coasts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland,” they said. "Outbreaks of rain on Friday night and into Saturday morning may be preceded by a spell of snow for a time, especially on high ground in northern and western areas. "Exactly where snow falls will depend quite heavily on both elevation and the intensity of precipitation, with any snow accumulations at low levels likely small and fairly short-lived. “However, there is the chance of temporary accumulations of 5-10 cm on ground typically above 150m and perhaps as much as 10-20 cm over mountain tops. "Any snow will quickly revert to rain on Saturday morning, with rain accumulations of 20-30 mm likely fairly widely, and perhaps as much as 40-60 mm on more exposed hills. “This, in conjunction with a rapid thaw of any lying snow, may cause some surface water and river flooding.” Salting of roads across Northern Ireland is also planned for Friday evening and for Saturday morning. Road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads. Earlier today, Northern Ireland Water confirmed Silent Valley will be closed on both Saturday and Sunday and is scheduled to reopen on Monday due to the weather. Police have also warned drivers commuting to “drive to suit conditions” as a new warning is set to come into place due to the storm on Saturday. Translink have warned rural service routes such as Ballyclare, Larne, Cookstown, Ballymena and Magherafelt have all been impacted. Services from Belfast, Newcastle and Omagh did not run on this morning. The Met Office noted a risk of flooding power outages and delays as heavy rain, snow strong winds are expected ahead of further challenging conditions.Republicans are totally cool with Trump pardoning Jan. 6 rioters

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(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children, affecting about one in 345 children in the United States. 1-2 It may happen as a result of lack of oxygen during or around birth, stroke, infection, a problem with metabolism or other problems that cause injury or affect the development of parts of the brain involved in movement control in the first few years of life. 3 CP is a permanent condition, affecting a person for their entire life. People living with CP typically have motor problems, which may include spasticity (abnormal muscle tightness), dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) or ataxia (poor muscle control), and many people have a mix of these motor disorders. 4 Dyskinesia due to CP (DCP) is one of the most disabling forms of CP and impacts approximately 10% to 20% of people living with CP. 5-6 According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), the combination of irregular and unpredictable movements (chorea) and twisting and repeating movements (dystonia) often disrupt activities and cause significant functional impairment, including the ability to maintain balance, walk or fine motor control. 7 Heather Riordan, M.D., Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, discusses the symptoms of chorea and impact on patients in a video shared on the CPF website here . About 30% of people with DCP are affected mostly by these involuntary and irregular movements (chorea), while dystonia is the predominant motor finding in the remaining 70%. 8 However, it is common for both chorea and dystonia movements to be present together. 6 For people living with DCP, these movements can occur in any region of the body, including the arms and legs, torso and face and may vary in severity. They are often triggered or made worse by stimulation or stress. Because dyskinesia can occur at rest and/or when actively using the body, the problems with movement are very burdensome in day-to-day living, with discomfort and pain affecting the quality of life for people and their caregivers. 9 Jen Lyman, mom to a son with DCP, highlights how dyskinesia makes communicating more difficult. "The most difficult thing about dyskinesia is watching my son struggle to do things that he wants to do, but the extra movements get in the way...special things, such as using a touch screen to video chat with his grandmother, are nearly impossible despite his best efforts to use his hands and fingers. Something so simple, yet so special for him should be effortless." DCP has a wide-ranging impact on the individual, including lifelong challenges with movement, a higher risk of other medical issues, a higher rate of mental health challenges and difficulties with communication. 10-12 "Those of us who have the privilege to serve patients with dyskinetic, hyperkinetic or mixed cerebral palsy see the functional impact of this very challenging type of tone every day," said Susan Biffl, M.D., Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Assistant Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. "Patients face challenges with self-care, independence, mobility, communication, fine motor skills that affect occupational and recreational activities, swallowing, social interactions and even sleep. As this tone is variable, it is much more challenging to treat than more consistent tone issues, such as spasticity." Treatment Options There are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for DCP. Dystonia and chorea are often managed separately as they respond differently to various treatments, which can make treatment challenging. 3 Most drugs being investigated for DCP have focused on dystonia, and more research is needed to determine potential treatments for chorea. New treatment options are needed to help manage these movement disorders and improve daily function and quality of life for those affected. "After 20 years of caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, I continue to find those with dyskinetic cerebral palsy among the most challenging to treat, largely due to the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic options," said Joyce Oleszek, M.D., Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine. "There is an urgent need for more robust evidence to support pharmacologic treatments for this condition, given its profound impact on function, comfort and quality of life." Ongoing Research Clinical studies are important in the development of treatment options, allowing researchers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. The data from clinical studies are used to determine if an investigational treatment can be approved for use to treat certain disorders. There are ongoing clinical studies evaluating potential treatments for DCP, including one for chorea. Neurocrine Biosciences is conducting the KINECT ® -DCP clinical study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study investigating the study drug, valbenazine, for the treatment of DCP. The clinical study is currently enrolling children, adolescents and adults six to 70 years of age who have been diagnosed with DCP. "The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is excited to partner with Neurocrine Biosciences on this study," said Rachel Byrne, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. "We are proud to support strong research that can potentially bring meaningful change to the lives of those living with cerebral palsy." If you or someone you know may be eligible for this research study, please visit the study website for additional information here: FindADCPStudy.com . REFERENCES © 2024 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CAP-NBI-US-0115 12/2024 NBI-98854-DCP3018_11DecMatRelease_v1.0_25November2024

What if dessert could be both indulgent and good for you? That’s the idea behind Vine to Bar , a premium dark chocolate that’s shaking up the culinary world. Made with 65% rich dark chocolate and an unexpected ingredient—upcycled chardonnay grape marc—this innovative treat is earning praise for its bold flavor, health benefits, and sustainable story. At the forefront of this chocolate renaissance are chefs Nate Davis and Dustin Valette, the creative forces behind the celebrated Valette and Matheson restaurants. They’ve incorporated Vine to Bar into their dessert menus, crafting dishes that have captivated diners and dessert enthusiasts alike. Now, on the menus, is the Vine To Bar Chocolate Pavé Vine to Bar stands apart in the crowded world of chocolate. The secret lies in its chardonnay grape marc, a dried and milled blend of the seeds, skins, and stems left after pressing grapes. This ingredient, rich in prebiotics, provides a natural source of fiber and flavanols that promote gut health. Beyond its health benefits, the grape marc lends a subtle sweetness that tempers the boldness of dark chocolate, creating a perfectly balanced flavor that has people raving and patented to improve the taste and nutrition of dark chocolate. The story behind Vine to Bar is just as remarkable as its taste. In 2009, Barbara Banke, chairperson of Jackson Family Wines, launched a winery-wide sustainability initiative to find creative uses for grape pomace—a byproduct of winemaking. Together with her longtime friend Peggy Furth, founder of Chalk Hill Vineyards, she explored how to repurpose this overlooked material. After years of research and innovation, they discovered a way to transform pomace into a culinary treasure. The result is a chocolate that is not only indulgent but also a symbol of sustainability and innovation. Vine to Bar embodies a new era of food production, where luxury and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. For Banke and Furth, what started as a quest to reduce waste evolved into a groundbreaking product that’s changing how we think about dessert. Today, Vine to Bar represents more than just a sweet treat. In a world increasingly focused on functional foods—those that offer added health benefits—it’s a game-changer. While fiber-fortified drinks have gained popularity as a source of prebiotics, Vine to Bar offers a delicious alternative: getting your fiber through chocolate. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media is abuzz with glowing reviews, and chefs like Davis and Valette are showcasing the chocolate’s versatility in their kitchens. Vine to Bar also appeals to the eco-conscious. By transforming what was once considered waste into a premium product, it sets a powerful example of sustainability in action. It’s proof that great taste and ethical choices can coexist. For food lovers, health enthusiasts, and chocolate aficionados, Vine to Bar is an invitation to rethink snacking and dessert. Whether it’s enjoyed on its own or as part of an inspired dish at Valette or Matheson, this chocolate delivers on every front: taste, health, and sustainability. Ready to experience this revolutionary chocolate for yourself? You can purchase at the link below or in a retail store near you https://www.vinetobar.com/collections/all *The San Francisco Examiner newsroom and editorial were not involved in the creation of this content.

The Santa Rally refers to a seasonal stock market trend where equities historically see stronger gains during the final stretch of December. This phenomenon, often fueled by holiday cheer, year-end portfolio rebalancing, and investor optimism, has been a recurring pattern for decades. But what makes December stand out, and which stocks have historically outperformed during this period? Let's dig into the numbers. December: A Seasonal Sweet Spot For Stocks After a strong rally in November, with the S&P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY – rallying 6%, “momentum could continue for stocks as historically it has been a good month for stock market seasonals,” said George Smith , portfolio strategist at LPL Financials. Since 1950, December ranks as the second-best month for the S&P 500, delivering an average return of 1.6%. Only November performs better, with a historical average of 1.8%. Smith also highlighted that the second half of December has typically delivered the lion's share of these gains, generating the so-called “Santa Rally” effect. Historically, stocks tend to stall or even decline slightly during the first half of the month before momentum builds around mid-December. Data suggests that the upward trajectory starts gaining steam near the 11th trading day of the month and accelerates as Christmas approaches. Top 10 S&P 500 Stocks With Strong Christmas Seasonality For investors looking to capitalize on the Santa Rally, certain stocks have a history of delivering outsized gains in the back half of December. Looking back at the last 20 years of data, here are the top 10 S&P 500 stocks that have historically shown the strongest average returns between Dec. 12 and Dec. 31: Rank Stock Average Return Median Return Max Profit Max Loss Win Ratio Sharpe Ratio 1 Illumina, Inc. ILM +4.94% +5.17% +19.39% -10.98% 75% 4.27 2 Invesco Ltd. IVZ +4.34% +3.04% +23.10% -5.10% 80% 3.72 3 Valero Energy Corporation VLO +3.78% +4.37% +12.89% -8.52% 80% 3.70 4 Western Digital Corporation WDC +3.73% +3.84% +24.23% -13.26% 70% 2.75 5 Mohawk Industries, Inc. MHK +3.47% +2.19% +20.26% -4.35% 70% 3.18 6 Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX +3.34% +4.60% +25.84% -15.06% 75% 2.03 7 BlackRock, Inc. BLK +3.32% +3.62% +11.64% -1.69% 80% 3.49 8 Global Payments Inc. GPN +3.30% +3.35% +12.38% -8.28% 80% 3.44 9 CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE +3.20% +3.24% +13.27% -7.11% 75% 2.22 10 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL +3.14% +1.80% +36.95% -14.54% 55% 2.36 Read Next: Why This Streaming Giant Could Be December’s Best Stock Pick, Backed By 20 Years Of Data Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Yext Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S & P 500 gained 0.8% Wednesday to break a two-day losing streak and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged with a dip of 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that the Fed will deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. On Wednesday: The S & P 500 rose 49.28 points, or 0.8%, to 6,084.19. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 99.27 points, or 0.2%, to 44,148.56. The Nasdaq composite rose 347.65 points, or 1.8%, to 20,034.89. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 11.38 points, or 0.5%, to 2,394.16. For the week: The S & P 500 is down 6.08 points, or 0.1%. The Dow is down 493.96 points, or 1.1%. The Nasdaq is up 175.12 points, or 0.9%. The Russell 2000 is down 14.84 points, or 0.6%. For the year: The S & P 500 is up 1,314.36 points, or 27.6%. The Dow is up 6,459.02 points, or 17.1%. The Nasdaq is up 5,023.54 points, or 33.5%. The Russell 2000 is up 367.09 points, or 18.1%.