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ps788 Some companies received something worse than a lump of coal from Santa this Christmas: Hackers attacking their Chrome extensions. Hackers hijacked a number of Chrome extensions this past week, according to a new report from Reuters . The attack was first noticed by cyber security company Cyberhaven , which was one of the companies affected by the hack. In a blog post from Cyberhaven, the company says the cyberattack inserted malicious code into these Chrome extensions in an attempt to steal user data such as web browser cookies and authentication. The hackers appear to have specifically been looking to obtain access to social media advertising accounts, specifically Facebook Ads accounts, and AI platform credentials. According to Cyberhaven, the hackers pushed an updated version of its Chrome extension with the malicious code to users on Christmas Eve. The company became aware of the hack on Christmas Day and immediately pushed out a fix within an hour. The company began informing users of the hack on Friday morning with an email notification. Other Chrome extensions confirmed to have been injected with the malicious code include Internxt VPN, ParrotTalks, Uvoice, and VPNCity. Each of these Chrome extensions has tens of thousands of users, according to the public stats on the Chrome Web Store. The attack began after a hacker successfully targeted a Cyberhaven employee via a phishing email that was sent to Chrome extension developers. The employee, believing the email was an official Google contact, clicked the email and input their login credentials on the phishing page. Cyberhaven doesn't believe the attackers were targeting any specific companies, but rather sending out a mass phishing campaign and then going forward with any recipient that clicked through. At this time, it's unclear as to how many users of these Chrome extensions have been affected.

Alana (not her real name) says she was horrified when her boss shared her private medical information with a room full of strangers and other people working in her industry . Experts say confusing and complicated privacy laws make it hard to define whether acts like this are illegal and even harder to challenge them. Alana lives with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a blood circulation disorder that causes her fatigue and regular fainting episodes. Would you tell your boss about your mental health issues? This study shows many wouldn't In August, she was fainting three to four times a day at work. She got used to putting her head down at her desk or sitting on the floor for a couple of minutes while she waited out each episode. Believing it would be best to alert her boss and manager about what was causing her to faint so often, Alana organised a meeting. She says she was still performing well in her role but she chose to disclose her condition believing it could be "alarming" for her managers to witness an episode without understanding what was behind it. Source: Getty / Maskot The meeting was a disappointment for Alana. Firstly, she was told that her POTS wasn't relevant to her work. "I argued that it was and then the advice was: 'Well, don’t tell anyone else in the office. They don’t really need to know this.' That was a weird first conversation," she said. Then in September, Alana was sitting in a forum hosted by her boss, with around 40 people, including others working in the same field and members of the public. Bunnings breached privacy laws with facial recognition technology, commissioner says The forum was focused on the experience of people living with disability and Alana was shocked when her boss said that she understands what the experience of living with a disability is like, referring to Alana’s POTS diagnosis and gesturing towards her. While Alana says she’s not ashamed of her diagnosis, she understands how close-knit her industry is and she’s worried about the possibility of being discriminated against in future workplaces. "While I try and self-manage as much as I can, those symptoms are going to be hard. And so, especially in such a public forum where there were people who worked (in my industry) and all that sort of stuff, I felt quite unsafe in that moment," she said. How doxing and hate speech laws are changing in Australia "I think it was a flippant comment, it was not something she would have even though about twice — but it really had an impact on the way that I thought other people saw me at that point." Alana, 20, says she feels unable to advocate for herself in her workplace and she feels used to diminishing her feelings because she doesn’t want to "make a fuss". The experience has impacted how she feels about staying in her industry in the long-term. 25/07/2024 05:53 Play "If you can’t trust people not to disclose personal medical information that I didn’t consent to being out there and if that can be issued so freely to a group of 40 strangers then yeah, it’s worrying." 'Piecemeal' privacy laws Experts have pointed out issues with Australia’s privacy laws that make it "incredibly difficult" for people to pursue action against employers who may have breached their privacy. Australians now have a new workplace right — but it might not be a 'radical change' Information about a person’s health, sexuality, religious beliefs, criminal record, professional, or trade union memberships are considered sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act, which sets out rules and standards for how this information is collected and handled. Complaints about how an organisation or agency handles personal information can be submitted to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). However, privacy protection for employees can be patchy. The end of privacy in the digital workplace According to the federal legislation, a private employer’s handling of employee information is exempt from the Privacy Act if it relates to the employment relationship and an employee record held by the organisation about the worker. An employee record is defined as a "record of personal information" including health information, contact details, bank details, salary, sick leave, and tax details. Associate professor Alysia Blackham, an employment law researcher from Melbourne Law School told SBS News that means there is a "massive gap" in how privacy regulation is framed when it comes to employee information. Australia's workers' rights shake-up: Key changes — and what's to come In a recent paper, Blackham pointed to the OAIC's decision not to investigate one employer who allegedly accessed and used an employee’s personal emails and passwords on a work laptop because the laptop and its contents were seen as falling within the employee records exemption. Businesses with an annual turnover of under $3 million a year are also excluded from federal privacy law, except for some like those that provide health services or contractor service providers for the Australian government. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 91.9 per cent of businesses had turnover of less than $2 million in the 2022-23 financial year, making the vast majority of businesses exempt from the federal privacy law. Blackham says that while federal law may not cover the release of sensitive personal information, it may be covered by other state or territory legislation. For example, Victoria’s Health Records Act sets out Health Privacy Principles that cover employee personnel records. There are also other ways sensitive employee information may be protected. 'Green light for bad bosses': Unions criticise lobby groups as they seek to axe workplace rights "It might be a breach of the term of your employment contract, for example, to release the information or a term of an enterprise agreement, for example," Blackham said. "But the piecemeal nature of this, that you'd have to look into all these details on a case-by-case basis, makes it really difficult. Most people don't want to go read enterprise agreements and employment contracts." The complexity of disclosing private health information with a workplace is reflected in recent research from Diversity Council Australia (DCA), which found around a third of people with disability choose not to share that information with their employers. When does a dress code become 'unreasonable'? Here's what your boss can and can't ask Of those who choose not to share their disability status, 35 per cent said they did not share it out of fear of being seen less favourably by managers or being overlooked for promotion, 33 per cent said they didn’t trust sharing would result in a positive outcome and 39 per cent said they were concerned about privacy and how the information would be used. Anti-discrimination law, as well as workplace health and safety laws, including new laws that cover psychosocial risk such as job demands, bullying and poor support in workplaces may cover these issues but Blackham says it’s tricky overall for employees to pursue action against employers who may have breached privacy. "One of the real challenges in this area is that we have different rights under labour or employment law, under discrimination law, under privacy law and often they are pursued in different avenues," she said. "It's incredibly difficult to challenge that practice and it's incredibly difficult to know what your rights are and to assert your rights." While the Fair Work Ombudsman sets out best practice guidelines for privacy for employers and managers, these are non-enforceable. The federal government is currently considering amendments to the Privacy Act, including changes to civil penalties for interference with privacy and enforcement. However, changes to the employee record exemption aren’t part of the proposals. Hannah's son was put in a box at school. She's one of many parents calling out the practice Legal recourse Alana is not alone in her experience of having personal information shared by an employer without consent — nor in her apprehension to seek legal recourse for what happened to her. Jenna (not her real name) lives with a chronic health condition and worked in a government department for 20 years. She says after she disclosed her condition to management due to multiple surgeries and hospitalisations, one of her team leaders would loudly discuss the condition at her desk in an open-plan office. Tim wants those who support him to be valued as much as those who care for others Jenna repeatedly asked the manager to stop because she didn’t want her private medical information to spread among colleagues — but the behaviour didn’t stop. Jenna says it was part of a pattern of bullying behaviour from that manager and described the choice to share her private information as a "power play". After quitting the job due to what she described as a "mental breakdown" Jenna says she felt too exhausted and didn’t fully understand her rights, so she didn’t pursue legal action. Credit: Supplied by Michelle Irving "The mental toll was too great, I decided that I couldn’t go through it." Jenna now works as a disability inclusion consultant and says she sees how vulnerable people living with chronic physical disabilities and mental health conditions are in the workplace. "I let so much happen to me that like, if it was me no there’s no way in hell I would allow someone to put up with that kind of thing," she said. 11/09/2024 17:57 Play Avinash Singh is the principal lawyer at Astor Legal. He told SBS News stories like Alana and Jenna's are common and he receives one to two inquiries a week from employees who believe they have had their confidentiality breached. However, Singh says many employees or ex-employees do not have the resources to pursue civil action against an employer. "Unfortunately, the sticking point is generally going down the path of commencing legal proceedings. That tends to be a big hurdle to a lot of people," he said. Workers with multiple sclerosis often keep their condition quiet, new survey shows When to disclose Stigma, discrimination, and privacy considerations make disclosing a chronic illness or disability a fraught decision in workplaces. Michelle Irving, founder of consultation and education company Chronic Illness at Work, says that because of this, many people with chronic conditions will actively try to manage the visible presentations of it. "That’s not great for them and that’s not great for companies," Irving said. Would you tell your boss about your mental health issues? This study shows many wouldn't Irving's personal medical information was shared without consent in a workplace earlier in her career. Living with an autoimmune condition that affected her liver, Irving disclosed her medical information to her manager at the time. Later, an executive assistant confronted her at her desk in their open plan office asking if Irving if she was "an alcoholic". "Firstly, it was deeply shocking. Secondly, it was frightening because suddenly I had shared this incredibly sensitive information about a life-threatening experience I was having," Irving said. 'It doesn't have to be like this' - the stigma around mental health Now, Irving encourages her clients to take specific steps before disclosing medical information to managers, including first establishing with management that they are looking to have a serious medical conversation, having a strong understanding of the outcomes they are looking for and checking the disability and privacy policies of an employer. CEO of Diversity Council Australia Lisa Annese told SBS News that when it comes to disclosure, she wants to see a reframing so that employers see the benefits of becoming more agile and flexible to worker needs, which naturally change over a person’s lifetime. Annese said managers need to understand that "people aren’t robots" and making accommodations for individual needs can build a more loyal workforce. Australians lost around 100 million work hours in one year due to long COVID, study shows Irving said that within workplaces, she has seen what she calls "chronic confusion" about how to treat sensitive personal information and so encourages people leaders to treat information about chronic medical or mental health conditions "as sensitively as they would a domestic violence disclosure". "It’s not to appropriate that process but it is to say we know how to contain deeply sensitive information in an appropriate way, to make adjustments in a working environment without disclosing".SATURDAY'S BOWL GAMESKevin O'Leary, known for his straightforward attitude on Shark Tank, recently stated that you don't have to love Donald Trump to appreciate his policies. In a recent appearance on Fox Business, O'Leary praised the president-elect’s pro-business strategies, saying they are exactly what America needs to boost the economy and create jobs. O'Leary is working on a massive project in Alberta, Canada – supposedly the world's largest AI data center. However, his attention is equally focused on the U.S., where he believes Trump's policies could fast-track similar ventures. Trump recently promised expedited permits for large infrastructure projects, something O'Leary says would be a game-changer. Don't Miss: ‘Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.26/share with a $1000 minimum. The global games market is projected to generate $272B by the end of the year — for $0.55/share, this VC-backed startup with a 7M+ userbase gives investors easy access to this asset market. "If he can deliver that," O'Leary said, "it's going to bring capital back to the United States." He explained that permitting delays often scare off investors and stall big projects. By cutting red tape, Trump's plan could open the floodgates for investment, particularly in the energy and tech sectors, per O’Leary. The AI data center he is building in Canada will rely on natural gas turbines for power, an interim solution until nuclear energy becomes more viable. He is also exploring similar projects in West Virginia and North Dakota but says U.S. permitting delays are a major hurdle. According to O'Leary, Trump's promise to simplify the permitting process is exactly what is needed to turn these ideas into reality. Trending: It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $70 million in art — this alternative asset has outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, delivering an average annual return of 11.4%. Here’s how everyday investors are getting started. Jobs and Economic Growth O'Leary also believes that policies promoting infrastructure and energy projects will create significant jobs. "This is what we need," he said. "You can still hate Trump, but you've got to love his policies because that will bring jobs to these states." O'Leary argues that these initiatives can breathe new life into local economies by cutting through bureaucracy and encouraging private investment. He is particularly optimistic about how such policies can attract capital, boost industries and ultimately create long-term stability. Critics fear that cutting corners on permits could result in problems for the environment and public safety. Some contend that these rules prioritize corporations over regular citizens. O’Leary, however, is adamant and emphasizes the necessity of bold action to boost businesses and lessen supposed dependency on imported energy. See Also: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — you can become an investor for $0.80 per share today. O'Leary is focused on outcomes. For him, it is not about politics – it is about what works. 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Muriel Stanley Venne, a trail-blazing Métis woman known for her Indigenous rights advocacy, has died at 87. Venne, born in Lamont, Alta., was one of the first appointees to Alberta's Human Rights Commission in 1973 and later served as chair. She founded the Women of the Métis Nation as well as Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. She also created programming for the Métis Nation of Alberta before serving as provincial vice president from 2008 to 2012. "Muriel devoted her life to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis and other Indigenous peoples," reads an online tribute to Venne made by the Métis Nation of Alberta. "Through her remarkable leadership, she transformed advocacy into action, creating lasting change in employment, education and justice." In 2017, Venne had a provincial government building named after her in Edmonton. It was the first time a provincial building was named after an Indigenous woman in Alberta. In a statement, the Women of the Métis Nation, also known as Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, said Venne was an inspiration to many Indigenous women. It said her advocacy work for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls was a catalyst for change in the justice system, as was her advocacy for Cindy Gladue. In 2011, Gladue was found dead in a hotel bathroom. Ontario truck driver Bradley Barton was initially charged with murder but was found not guilty in 2015. Barton was found guilty in 2021 of manslaughter, but the initial trial drew outrage as Gladue was repeatedly referred to as a "prostitute" and "native" throughout proceedings. "She brought attention to incidents of discrimination, such as in the case of Cindy Gladue, as emblematic of the broader mistreatment of Indigenous women within the criminal justice system," the Women of the Métis Nation statement said. "Her work in justice profoundly influenced how Canadian law and the criminal justice system respond to systemic violence against Indigenous women." Women of the Métis Nation president Melanie Omeniho said in the statement that Venne's legacy will carry on for generations to come. "She was a true gift to us all, and her presence will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her," Omeniho said. Venne was the recipient of numerous accolades throughout her life. She was awarded the Alberta Human Rights Award in 1998 and, in 2005, was the first Métis person to receive the Order of Canada. She was named to Alberta's Order of Excellence in 2019. In a statement Monday, Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson said the province "lost a guiding light" with Venne's passing. "Muriel leaves behind a lasting legacy of advocating for the rights of Indigenous women and people," Wilson said. Venne ran as an NDP candidate in the 2012 provincial election, and the party said on social media Friday that "her life was an inspirational model of leadership, and her legacy is profound." "She made a real difference in many lives," said then NDP-leader and former Alberta cabinet minister Brian Mason on social media. "Her list of accomplishments and awards could take pages." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024.2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animalsA prominent PDP chieftain, Bode George, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to listen to the cries of Nigerians amidst the harsh socio-economic realities citizens are grappling with George spoke in an interview on Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024, monitored by Legit.ng Reacting to President Tinubu's maiden media chat, the former military governor of Ondo state insisted that millions of Nigerians are angry about the state of the national economy CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics , public affairs, and governance. Ikeja, Lagos state - Bode George, a former deputy national chairman (south) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's insistence on not revisiting the fuel subsidy. Reacting to Tinubu’s first media chat , George expressed his belief that President Tinubu needs to listen to the cries of the people. The PDP chieftain spoke on Channels Television , in an interview monitored by Legit.ng . Read also "Switch off the light": Tinubu urges Nigerians to learn how to manage electricity bill, video trends Hardship: PDP's George slams Tinubu He said : PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! “It (the president not regretting the fuel subsidy removal) would be a major campaign issue. In another few months, he (Tinubu) would be two years in office. The third year in office, politics would start. We (the opposition) will make it a campaign issue. Are you Nigerians better off now, or do you believe that with what we would tell you we would be better off?” George added: "We are not a military government that has no relationship with the public. This is a democratic dispensation that supposedly got all the support, and the professor in INEC claimed that he won the election. We expect him to manage the resources of our land for our benefit. If that benefit is not coming through and we are getting more pain, what you (the president) should do is 'sit down, listen to them'." Read also “How my friend dumped his Rolls-Royces for Honda after fuel hike,” Tinubu speaks, video trends Watch the interview below: Tinubu speaks on food stampedes Meanwhile, during Monday's media chat, President Tinubu blamed the recent food stampedes in the country on a poor organisation. Tinubu said he has been sharing palliatives in his Lagos residence for 25 years without any stampede incident. 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Note: Tournament is played on two courses with different pars.Gatestone Institute senior fellow and author Gordon Chang says the United States is not prepared to face the challenge from China and urges the Trump administration to do so on Fox News Live. FIRST ON FOX: A top diplomat of the Chinese Communist Party , who recently replaced a controversial official with deep ties to top New York Democrats, recently touted his relationship with an American university president and former top education official in New Jersey. Chen Li, who assumed the role of consul general of the People’s Republic of China in New York last month, took to social media last week to praise the "warm hospitality" he received from Kean University President Lamont Repollet. "Absolutely overwhelmed by the warm hospitality from President Repollet. I truly felt at home on this campus," Li wrote on X . "The commitment to bilateral educational exchange and people to people connections is key to the success of Wenzhou-Kean University, a Chinese-American joint institution." Repollet, who served as New Jersey's commissioner of education under Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy for more than two years, was seen smiling in two of the photos that Li posted. According to Repollet's Kean University biography, he was in charge of "overseeing the shift to remote education amid the COVID-19 pandemic and playing a key role in planning for the 2020-2021 school year." DEM GOVERNOR REVEALS CCP OFFICIAL WITH DEEP TIES TO HER OFFICE 'NO LONGER' IN ROLE AMID FORMER AIDE'S ARREST China's New York Consul General Chen Li posing with Kean University's Lamont Repollet. (Chinese Consul General New York ) Despite Biden and Trump administration officials warning about the influence of the CCP, Repollet has developed deep ties to China dating back several years, a Fox News Digital review found. He most recently visited Beijing in October of this year to give a keynote speech at the Triennial Conference of the International Association of University Presidents, which was held in Beijing. Press releases from the conference emphasized how Repollet was passionate about equity in education and that his keynote speech highlighted how "AI is a revolutionary tool that can foster equity and transform how we engage with students and support their success." "AI has the power to help close achievement gaps and ensure that every student, no matter their challenges, has access to high-quality educational resources," he continued. "By offering personalized learning experiences, AI empowers historically marginalized students with the tools they need to succeed." Months earlier, Chinese state media amplified China President Xi Jinping's letter to Repollet, which was in response to a letter he sent to Xi, according to state media. CHINESE OFFICIAL WHO PRAISED CCP MAKES ANOTHER APPEARANCE AT TOP IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL: ‘HISTORIC CONNECTIONS’ Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during his inspection of the Western Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army on July 26, 2023. (Li Gang/Xinhua via Getty Images) "Recently, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from Lamont Repollet, president of Kean University of the United States, encouraging Chinese and American universities to strengthen exchanges and cooperation and contribute to China-U.S. friendship," the Chinese government said in a press release. "Recalling witnessing the signing ceremony of the China-U.S. cooperation agreement on jointly establishing Wenzhou-Kean University in 2006 at Kean University, Xi Jinping said he is pleased to see that with the joint efforts of both sides, Wenzhou-Kean University has achieved remarkable results and become a landmark project in China-U.S. educational cooperation." "Xi expressed appreciation for what Repollet said in his letter about deepening cooperation with Wenzhou-Kean University and encouraging American students to come to China for exchange and study, and called on universities of the two countries to step up exchanges and cooperation through different modalities to cultivate young envoys who know both countries well, and build more bridges to promote China-U.S. friendship," the statement continued. President Xi Jinping meets the press following the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, China, May 19, 2023. (Li Xueren/Xinhua via Getty Images) Additionally, a press release from Wenzhou-Kean University touted Repollet's "momentous" visit to China in April 2023. "Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet and his delegation embarked on a momentous visit to Wenzhou, marking the first visit in three years," the press release said. "This visit presented a unique opportunity to strengthen the interactions between the two universities, foster people-to-people exchanges between Zhejiang province and New Jersey in the United States, and enhance the long-standing friendship between the two countries." The press release said Repollet arrived in China on March 20, 2023, and he "wasted no time" meeting with Wenzhou Party Secretary Shuji Liu Xiaotao. "Mr. Liu Xiaotao expressed his hope that the two sides would continue to build a model of Sino-US cooperation in education and foster a bridge of friendly exchanges, with a bright future ahead for the university," the press release states. "President Repollet extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Wenzhou government for its unwavering support toward the construction and development of WKU." Xiaotao has been a member of the Chinese Communist Party since 1991 and has served in various roles over the last few decades. Additionally, a Chinese state media company held an event in New York City in September of this year that listed Repollet as a speaker where, according to a press release , he "emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and people-to-people diplomacy in fostering mutual understanding between nations." The slate of speakers included several Chinese officials, including Xie Feng, Chinese ambassador to the U.S., and Shen Haixiong, the deputy minister of the publicity department of the CPC Central Committee. Haixiong also serves as the head of the China Media Group, which is a crucial media conglomerate that plays a major role in the country's state media apparatus. While Repollet's ties to China have become stronger since he became the president of Kean University, his Facebook profile shows that he made multiple visits to China before he became the top administrator at Kean. For example, a 2016 Facebook post shows Repollet attending Wenzhou-Kean University's inaugural commencement in China as a member of the university's board of trustees. He attended the 2017 commencement in China also, according to another Facebook post. Prior to Chen Li taking over the top position in China's New York consulate, that position was held by Huang Ping, who has a long history of promoting CCP propaganda and calling the CCP a "great party," denying the alleged Uyghur genocide, and meeting with officials across the United States at universities, media companies and in elected office. Huang Ping meets with Pennsylvania state Sen. Sharif Street. (Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York) Huang Ping, the consul general of China’s New York Consulate (YouTube screenshot/Chinese Consulate General in New York) Repollet also has ties to Ping dating back to 2021, according to a press release from the New York Chinese consulate. Ping and Repollet met virtually in December 2021, where Ping congratulated him on his appointment at Kean University and commended "the university for setting a good example for China-U.S. educational cooperation by its 10-year successful campus in Wenzhou, China." "[Repollet] highly agrees that education cooperation plays a unique role in people-to-people exchange and in enhancing understanding and friendship between the Chinese and American people," the consulate's press release said. "[Repollet] confirms that the university highly values globalization and diversity, and firmly supports cooperation with China." Months earlier, Repollet recorded a video on behalf of the New York Chinese consulate celebrating "the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China." In the video, he touted his university's "strong ties" to China and said he was "immensely grateful to our Chinese partners and to the people at Kean USA who continues to work together to help this university and especially our students thrive." "I look forward to continuing to collaborate with our partners in China to further develop this great institution and to celebrate events like National Day In China together [and] well into the future," Repollet continued. A 2023 Facebook post also shows Repollet participating in an event marking the final day of the Chinese New Year, which featured Ping. Michael Sobolik, the author of "Countering China’s Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance," sounded the alarm about this close relationship between Repollet and China, telling Fox News Digital this relationship is a "cautionary tale." "The university hosts a Human Rights Institute, but it makes no mention of Beijing's ongoing genocide of Uyghurs, its cultural genocide in Tibet, its political crackdown in Hong Kong, or its broader oppression of the Chinese people at home and abroad," Sobolik continued. "This is what happens when American universities partner with the Chinese Communist Party: money and market access incentivize Americans to ignore the party's atrocities and remain silent." China expert Michaele Sobolik said Kean University's relationship with China is a "cautionary tale." (Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP China's New York consulate, which has previously toed the line on the CCP's narrative while responding to multiple Fox News Digital inquiries, dismissed Sobolik's analysis by calling him a "so-called ‘expert’" that "lacks a basic understanding of China." "The statements regarding Xinjiang, Xizang, Hong Kong, and human rights are factually incorrect and represent typical disinformation. We firmly opposes such slander and smear," the consulate continued. "Educational exchange and cooperation between China and the U.S. align with the laws and common interests of both sides, and are transparent and beyond reproach." "Kean University is known for promoting educational equity and inclusivity, and its cooperation with China will provide more learning and development opportunities for students of all ethnic backgrounds in the U.S.," the consulate added. "We urge some people in the U.S. to remove their ‘colored glasses,’ view the cooperation objectively and positively." Fox News Digital reached out to Kean University for comment, but did not receive a response. Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.

Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leaderStocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda’s U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Major stock indexes rose on Wall Street in afternoon trading Monday, after a choppy start to a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from an early slide to gain 29 points, or 0.1% as of 3:40 p.m. Eastern time. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 0.8%. Gains in technology and communications stocks helped outweigh losses in consumer goods companies and elsewhere in the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, rose 3.3%. Broadcom climbed 5.5% to also help support the broader market. Walmart fell 2% and PepsiCo slid 1.2%. Japanese automakers Honda Motor and Nissan said they are talking about combining in a deal that might also include Mitsubishi Motors. U.S.-listed shares in Honda jumped 13.4%, while Nissan slipped 0.2%. Eli Lilly rose 3.5% after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first and only prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Department store Nordstrom fell 1.6% after it agreed to be taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. The Conference Board said that consumer confidence slipped in December. Its consumer confidence index fell back to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Wall Street was expecting a reading of 113.8. The unexpectedly weak consumer confidence update follows several generally strong economic reports last week. One report showed the overall economy grew at a 3.1% annualized rate during the summer, faster than earlier thought. The latest report on unemployment benefit applications showed that the job market remains solid. A report on Friday said a measure of inflation the Federal Reserve likes to use was slightly lower last month than economists expected. Worries about inflation edging higher again had been weighing on Wall Street and the Fed. The central bank just delivered its third cut to interest rates this year, but inflation has been hovering stubbornly above its target of 2%. It has signaled that it could deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than it earlier anticipated because of concerns over inflation. Expectations for more interest rate cuts have helped drive a roughly 25% gain for the S&P 500 in 2024. That drive included 57 all-time highs this year. Inflation concerns have added to uncertainties heading into 2025, which include the labor market's path ahead and shifting economic policies under an incoming President Donald Trump. "Put simply, much of the strong market performance prior to last week was driven by expectations that a best-case scenario was the base case for 2025," said Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.59% from 4.53% late Friday. European markets were mostly lower, while markets in Asia gained ground. Wall Street has several other economic reports to look forward to this week. On Tuesday, the U.S. will release its November report for sales of newly constructed homes. A weekly update on unemployment benefits is expected on Thursday. Markets in the U.S. will close at 1 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday for Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Wednesday for Christmas.

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