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NBK bans banks from charging loan fees
"With a view to reduce charges collected by second-tier banks on a monthly basis, the National Bank prohibited establishing and collecting charges for bank account keeping, those associated with granting and servicing a loan, as well as for crediting (granting) to a bank account a loan under bank loan agreements for the purchase of goods, works and services with individuals not engaged in any entrepreneurial activities," the National Bank's statement says.
The prohibition will extend to bank loan agreements, which will be signed from March 2019.
In the meantime, it should be recalled that starting 2019, along with remuneration and forfeit, banks are not entitled to claim payment of any charges or other fees related to loan issuance and service, which were accrued after 180 consecutive calendar days overdue, under a mortgage housing loan agreement for an individual not engaged in any business activities.
Besides, to protect the rights of individuals who were granted mortgage loans secured on real estate, this year the National Bank prohibited banks from claiming payment of any remuneration charged after 180 calendar days overdue.
One should be aware that the remuneration charged and paid before the enactment of the Law dated January 21, 2019, that is, before February 3, 2019, is not subject to adjustment. By the Law dated July 2, 2018, charges and other fees related to loan disbursement and service are included in the order of loan payments.
Starting February 1, 2019, there are some changes. According to them, to inform borrowers about the interest rate to be paid, banks are given the opportunity to indicate the interest rate not only as percent per annum but also as a fixed amount, i.e. as a specific amount.
For loans with an interest rate in a fixed amount, the highest annual effective interest rate shall not exceed the limit established by law. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/nbk-bans-banks-from-charging-loan-fees_a3498318/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:18Z |
The periodic pleasure
of small happenings
is upon us –
behind the stalls
at the farmer’s market
snow glinting in heaps,
a cardinal its chest
puffed out, bloodshed
above the piles of awnings,
passion’s proclivities;
you picking up a sweet potato
turning to me “This too?” –
query of tenderness
under the blown red wing.
Remember the brazen world?
Let’s find a room
with a window onto elms
strung with sunlight,
a cafe with polished cups,
darling coffee they call it,
may our bed be stoked
with fresh cut rosemary
and glinting thyme,
all herbs in due season
tucked under wild sheets:
fit for the conjugation of joy.
This selection is curated by Yamini Krishnan. | https://scroll.in/article/1061250/darling-coffee-a-poem-by-meena-alexander | 2024-01-01T03:03:18Z |
Arsenal stumble at Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur end Bournemouth's streak in Premier League
Fulham took the lead at the hour-mark with Willian's corner causing a scramble in the Arsenal box leading to De Cordova-Reid's finish.
Fulham fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday when strikes from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid foiled Bukayo Saka's early goal. The visitors took the lead five minutes in when Gabriel Martinelli's attempt was parried by keeper Bernd Leno, but the ball fell to Saka who finished from close range.
Fulham equalised around the half-hour mark with a swift counter when Tom Cairney's cross from the left flank was fired into the net by Jimenez. The hosts took the lead at the hour-mark with Willian's corner causing a scramble in the Arsenal box leading to De Cordova-Reid's finish.
The win ended Fulham's three-game losing streak, as they rose to 13th in the table with 24 points. Arsenal, who were top of the table on Christmas day, have ended the year fourth after going winless in their last three matches.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur brought resurgent Bournemouth down to earth with a flattering 3-1 Premier League victory thanks to goals by Pape Matar Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison on Sunday. Bournemouth were unbeaten in seven league games with six wins in that sequence and they will wonder how that run was not extended as they dominated in rain-hit north London.
Sarr gave Tottenham an early lead before he went off injured while captain Son and Richarlison scored late on after the home side had ridden their luck against a slick visiting side. Alex Scott replied for Bournemouth in the 84th minute but it was scant consolation for Andoni Iraola's side whose 24 goal attempts was double the number of Tottenham.
Unconvincing as it was, Tottenham's win sent them into the New Year in the thick of the battle for a top-four finish. They are in fifth place with 39 points from 20 games, one behind fourth-placed Arsenal and only three adrift of leaders Liverpool who have played a game less. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/arsenal-stumble-at-fulham-tottenham-hotspur-end-bournemouths-streak-in-premier-league-101704076816403.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:19Z |
Don’t miss this SPECTACULAR Boxing Day deal on the Otty Original Hybrid Mattress
Get staggering savings on the Otty Original Hybrid Mattress with this sensational Boxing Day deal
There’s a lot to be said for a good night’s sleep and with this stonking Boxing Day deal on the Otty Original Hybrid Mattress you can get just that. Reduced from its average retail price of £1,200, the king size is now available for an astonishing £660 – that’s an outrageous saving of £540. Yes, you read that right. £540. In our full Otty Original Hybrid review, it was praised for its sumptuous design, premium comfort, and cooling abilities, receiving a fabulous four-star recommendation.
To provide a great night’s sleep, the mattress is made up of three supportive memory foam layers, a careful balance of 16mm pocket springs, and ‘Airflow’ side support. The combination of spring and foam, creating the ‘hybrid’ design, helps to reduce motion transfer and is well-suited for restless sleepers and couples. Its clever construction also provides long-lasting stability.
The Original Hybrid’s top layer consists of temperature-regulating memory foam, which is specially designed to regulate heat through the night. So, it’s an excellent option to help maintain a comfortable temperature for those prone to overheating. What’s more, the removable washable cover means there’s no need to use a mattress protector to prevent stains.
Our reviewer, Emily Peck said, “its cushioned top layer is not only hygienic – as it can be regularly washed – but it also adds a layer of comfort you would generally expect to find on a mattress with a higher, premium price tag.”
If you’re still not sold, Otty offers a generous 100-night trial. Whether you’re dissatisfied with the firmness or realise you’d prefer something different, Otty will collect the mattress for free and issue a full refund.
As the price has been reduced from £1,199 to an incredible £660 for a king size, this Boxing Day deal is simply unmissable. Don’t miss your chance to bag the Otty Hybrid Original for less before it’s too late. | https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mattresses/dont-miss-this-spectacular-boxing-day-deal-on-the-otty-original-hybrid-mattress | 2024-01-01T03:03:19Z |
With the calendar-page turn to 2024 on Monday comes 320 new state laws that Illinois residents will need to navigate.
Some will have a widespread effect, including a law banning semi-automatic rifles and another requiring paid time off. But others won't have an immediate or noticeable impact, including a law that lets county governments consider a potential contractor's participation in an approved apprenticeship program in determining the winning low bid for a project.
One law that took effect in 2019 but is still impacting tens of thousands of workers is an increase in the minimum wage. It increases to $14 an hour on Jan. 1 for non-tipped workers and will reach $15 in a year.
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Here are some of the other major changes to Illinois state law as of New Year's Day:
BAN ON SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPONS
The U.S. Supreme Court has failed to take up the case of Illinois' ban on the sale, possession or manufacture of automatic weapons like the type used in a mass shooting at a 2023July Fourthparade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
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The law bans dozens of specific brands or types of rifles and handguns, including .50-caliber guns, attachments and rapid-firing devices. No rifle will be allowed to accommodate more than 10 rounds, with a 15-round limit for handguns.
Those who previously purchased such guns must register them with the Illinois State Police by Jan. 1.
BOOK-BAN PROHIBITION
Libraries that indiscriminately ban books will not be eligible for state funds. They must adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights stating “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.”
The library association reported that attempts to censor books reached a 20-year high in 2022, especially those with LGBTQ+ themes and those written by people of color.
PAID TIME OFF
Employers will be required to offer paid vacation for any reason. Workers will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours total. Employers may offer more than 40 hours and employees may take time off after working for 90 days.
AIR FRESHENERS ALLOWED
Police will no longer be able to pull over a motorist solely because there is an object hanging from their rearview mirror. The law was approved after Daunte Wright was pulled over in Minnesota in 2021 for having a dangling air freshener. He was shot when the officer, reaching for her stun gun, instead grabbed her sidearm.
NO VIDEOCONFERENCING ON THE ROAD
Video meetings, streaming or accessing a social media website while driving will be prohibited. There will be an exception for video on a hands-free or voice-activated device or an application requiring the push of no more than a single button to activate or terminate it.
NO INDOOR VAPING
Vaping or smoking an electronic cigarette or cigar in a public indoor space will be prohibited. The law adds electronic smoking devices to the list of items prohibited in indoor public places under the 2008 Smoke Free Illinois Act, which banned regular tobacco products' indoor use.
LICENSE-PLATE READER RESTRICTIONS
Interstate agreements between law enforcement agencies must specify that license-plate reader technology not be used on cars driven by women coming into Illinois to have abortions.
SURVEILLANCE DRONES
Following the Highland Park parade shooting, lawmakers approved the use of drones by law enforcement to surveil “routed” or “special events.” The drones may not be equipped with weapons or facial-recognition technology.
DEEPFAKE PORN
Victims of digital forgeries known as deepfake pornography may file civil lawsuits against anyone who shares or threatens to share an image that falsely depicts a person exposing genitalia or other private parts or engaging in a sex act. Identifying the image as materially altered is not a defense to liability.
RESTROOMS MAY BE ALL-GENDER MULTIOCCUPANCY
Businesses have the option of installing restrooms that may be used by any gender simultaneously. Current restrooms may be renovated to accommodate all genders. Urinals may not be included and stalls must have floor-to-ceiling, locking dividers.
VOTER REGISTRATION FOR TEENS
Teenagers may pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17 while obtaining a driver's license or state identification card at a drivers' services office run by the secretary of state. When turning 18, the legal voting age, they will already be registered to vote. | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/laws-banning-semi-automatic-weapons-and-library-censorship-to-take-effect-in-illinois/3314809/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:19Z |
George Mason vs. Rhode Island Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST|Updated: 11 minutes ago
Tuesday's contest between the Rhode Island Rams (9-5) and George Mason Patriots (10-2) going head-to-head at Thomas F. Ryan Center has a projected final score of 65-61 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Rhode Island, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will begin at 6:00 PM ET on January 2.
The Patriots are coming off of a 74-37 victory against La Salle in their last outing on Saturday.
George Mason vs. Rhode Island Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Thomas F. Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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George Mason vs. Rhode Island Score Prediction
- Prediction: Rhode Island 65, George Mason 61
George Mason Schedule Analysis
- The Patriots beat the Marshall Thundering Herd in an 84-77 win on November 9. It was their best victory of the season.
- According to the RPI, the Rams have three wins against Quadrant 3 teams, tied for the 37th-most in the nation.
- George Mason has tied for the 34th-most Quadrant 4 victories in the nation (six).
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George Mason 2023-24 Best Wins
- 84-77 at home over Marshall (No. 127) on November 9
- 60-52 at home over Pittsburgh (No. 183) on November 15
- 83-76 on the road over Towson (No. 187) on December 22
- 77-72 on the road over William & Mary (No. 207) on November 12
- 83-63 at home over Robert Morris (No. 275) on November 18
George Mason Leaders
- Sonia Smith: 13.3 PTS, 39.1 FG%, 25.9 3PT% (14-for-54)
- Zahirah Walton: 10.8 PTS, 1.3 STL, 42.0 FG%, 18.2 3PT% (2-for-11)
- Ta'Viyanna Habib: 9.4 PTS, 1.5 STL, 47.1 FG%, 40.6 3PT% (13-for-32)
- Taylor Jameson: 9.2 PTS, 1.4 STL, 36.3 FG%, 26.8 3PT% (15-for-56)
- Kennedy Harris: 9.4 PTS, 1.2 STL, 37.7 FG%, 36.0 3PT% (18-for-50)
George Mason Performance Insights
- The Patriots have a +194 scoring differential, topping opponents by 16.2 points per game. They're putting up 74.8 points per game, 74th in college basketball, and are allowing 58.6 per contest to rank 75th in college basketball.
- In 2023-24 the Patriots are averaging 8.0 more points per game at home (79.4) than away (71.4).
- In 2023-24 George Mason is allowing 6.5 fewer points per game at home (54.8) than on the road (61.3).
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25 of the Best Final Fantasy Games
Colorful imagination, gripping storyline, and relatable characters. The Final Fantasy series has become the most popular role-playing series out there.
Final Fantasy released its first game in Japan in 1987 and in the US in 1990. So began a franchise of iconic games that would have an endless following. Every game is unique in its own way. Some are more gripping than others, but that is the beauty of these games.
They range from medieval themes with knights and mages to modern fantasy with machines and cars. This gives the Final Fantasy series a diverse range of games to capture all audiences. Even the fight system can change from one game to the next.
Keep in mind that we have a deep love for ALL of the Final Fantasy games, but I did my best to rank them in some order (which is hard for me considering I enjoyed every single one). Check out our list below of the best Final Fantasy games, ranked from my favorites to those that could use a little TLC.
1. Final Fantasy VII (Original)
Arguably the most iconic entry in the series, Final Fantasy VII‘s landed itself on this list. Final Fantasy VII has a brilliant and transgressive story featuring some of the most deservedly beloved, excellent, villainous characters in series history. We love Final Fantasy VII.
But the nostalgia-blinded memory of Final Fantasy VII, and the endless hype surrounding it ever since, often conceals its blemishes. The battle system was painstakingly slow, the jump to 3D was extraordinarily ugly (those hands!), and gameplay-wise, it didn’t do much to build off of Final Fantasy VI. In short, it wasn’t a graceful move to the 32-bit era.
Still, Final Fantasy VII probably ranks as the most essential entry in the JRPG series besides Final Fantasy IV, and the action-oriented PS4 remake allows a new generation of fans to experience the incredible story. If you want to play the original, you can grab it on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. With some PC mods, you can get the game looking pretty good.
2. Final Fantasy VII (Remake)
We could happily discuss the remake for hours on end. For the sake of this list, I will keep it shorter! However, you can find my full review here.
Final Fantasy VII is a crucial game for gamers individually and for video game culture in general. It’s a cultural touchstone that defined the story-dense era of PlayStation 1 JRPGs, solidified Square’s commitment of being at the forefront of graphics technology, and arguably sold the PlayStation to gamers everywhere, helping Sony establish a foothold in the video game industry.
So it’s hard to play a remake of a game so important and not compare it to the original, and Square knows this. They want you to compare Final Fantasy VII Remake to the original. They specifically developed the remake such that its greatest strengths come about explicitly when you compare the two. Does this alienate newer gamers? Yeah, a little. Does it make FF7R any less of an incredible game? No.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake breathes new life into a classic gem in the infamous Final Fantasy series. The remake's character complexity is heightened, causing you to fall in love with the characters and their story all over again. If you haven’t played the remake yet, you need to do so.
3. Final Fantasy VI
Far and away the best mainline Final Fantasy game, 1994’s Final Fantasy VI is an absolute triumph in every sense. Originally released in North America as Final Fantasy 3 (yes, it’s confusing), Final Fantasy 6 was the last 16-bit mainline entry.
It featured a stellar cast of over a dozen characters and ushered in the steampunk-style world design that would carry over to the PlayStation games in the late ’90s. This is where high fantasy became the stuff of legend, and scientific advances and the burgeoning technology from the Second Industrial Revolution replaced magic.
Perfectly paced, Final Fantasy VI achieved such high levels of narrative impact because of its setup. The first half introduces the cast, from the compelling starting protagonist, Terra Branford, to the rebel treasure hunter Locke Cole, who wants to take down the Empire.
The linearity of the first half allows these characters to grow to let you build connections with each one — an impressive feat considering there are roughly a dozen major players on your side. But the game's back half opened things up, allowing you to complete objectives and dungeons in a non-linear order.
This level of freedom was astonishing at the time. Robust customization features, including unique magic spells, a modified summoning system, and a wealth of weapons, made the traditional active time battle system feel like a constant joy.
Everything in Final Fantasy VI, from the story to combat systems to the world, made for a nearly flawless Final Fantasy experience. This was Square at its absolute best. This game is a testament to Final Fantasy VI’s staggering greatness. It may very well be the best turn-based RPG ever made. You can play it now on PC, Android, and iOS.
4. Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII is probably the boldest entry in the series. That’s a big reason why we love it, and it's slotted so high on this list. Because it’s odd, Final Fantasy VIII never lived up to the legacy set by Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VI, despite being one of the most unique games in the series. Although time brings perspective, that’s true for Final Fantasy VIII. With a remastered version on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, now’s a perfect time to give it a shot.
We’ll never forget Final Fantasy VIII, which reinvented the active time battle wheel without altogether abandoning the series’ roots. The new junction system replaced armor and other accessories for customization, and each main character had a set weapon that drastically affected their combat style. The most significant change, however, was the increased emphasis on summoning.
Throw in a neat collectible card game and a radically different scaled leveling system, and Final Fantasy VIII felt like the first really bold step in a new direction. These gameplay changes were interesting, allowing players to choose how they wanted to approach the experience.
The planet — a futuristic set of five landmasses based on Europe — had a level of detail we hadn’t seen in a Final Fantasy game thus far. While Final Fantasy VII introduced 3D models, Final Fantasy VIII significantly refined its designs to see Squall (one of the best leading protagonists) and friends in better detail.
We’re happy that Square Enix is finally showing Final Fantasy VIII some love, too. All mainline games above and below it have received ports or remasters for modern consoles. The same is now true for Final Fantasy VIII.
5. Final Fantasy X
Some may think it is strange to have Final Fantasy X so high on the list, but there is a reason. Final Fantasy X is as phenomenal today as it was in 2001. The PlayStation 2 allowed the visuals to move to the next level, making the Asian-inspired lands of Spira and character models look more realistic than ever before. A mostly linear experience, Final Fantasy X has spacious and diverse environments along with dungeons featuring some excellent puzzles.
Final Fantasy X also has the greatest relationship in series history. Watching Tidus and Yuna’s bond grow as he accompanies her on a quest to destroy Sin is a constant delight. The cutscenes featured full voice acting for the first time and are visually impressive and still look great today.
Yes, we even love the infamous laughing scene because Tidus and Yuna are adorable. The narrative, told exclusively through Tidus’ perspective, is more focused than most Final Fantasy storylines. Sure, it’s corny at times (that laugh), but the corniness winds up making it more affecting.
Moreover, Final Fantasy X replaced the active time battle system with truly conventional turn-based combat. The sphere grid added depth to the leveling system, giving you far more choices that essentially let you rework a character’s intended class.
And, of course, who could forget Blitzball, the underwater sport that made Tidus famous. A standalone Blitzball game would be great, right? The direct sequel isn’t as impressive, but it’s still worth playing in the HD collection for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, or PC.
6. Final Fantasy XII
Revisiting Final Fantasy XII via the HD remaster for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch revealed an understated truth about the 2006 PS2 classic: It’s a modern masterpiece. The first mainline, non-MMO to drop random battles in favor of real-time combat, Final Fantasy XII was divisive amongst fans.
Since it played so incredibly differently, it was hard to compare Final Fantasy XII to any other game. More than a decade later, Final Fantasy XII remains incomparable.
The wondrous world of Ivalice is filled with exciting characters and richly detailed environments. The combat, formally known as the Active Dimension Battle system, was profound thanks to the gambit system and modified Limit Break system called Quickenings. The License Board added further nuance to the leveling system, similar to the Sphere Grid in Final Fantasy X.
Admittedly, Final Fantasy XII‘s opening handful of hours don’t excite you as much as some other top-tier Final Fantasy games, but once the world opens up and you get used to the radical battle system, the world of Ivalice houses one of the most profound and most rewarding Final Fantasy experiences around.
7. Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy IX felt like a throwback experience even though it launched near the end of PS1’s lifecycle in 2000. The world of Gaia dropped science fiction in favor of a more medieval vibe seen in early entries.
The return to high fantasy made Final Fantasy IX feel entirely novel at the time, especially since the visuals pretty much topped out the power of the PS1’s 32-bit capabilities. In many ways, Final Fantasy IX is the most traditional of the 3D-era Final Fantasy games. The active time battle system is at its best here.
However, it stands out most because it combines the fantasy-infused medieval environments of the early games with the stellar writing of the science fiction-laced romps that would follow. The characters are interesting, the world is compelling, and the gameplay feels positively retro in the best way.
Final Fantasy IX is as pure and joyous today as it was nearly 20 years ago. Final Fantasy IX is readily available on many platforms, including Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Android, iOS, and PC. Be warned: It’s as traditional as it gets regarding JRPGs. Final Fantasy IX is grindy; most of your time is spent fighting random encounters.
8. Final Fantasy IV
The first entry in the series for the Super Nintendo, Final Fantasy IV, is the first Final Fantasy that truly made an impact. No offense to the first three games in the series, but Final Fantasy IV turned the franchise into a juggernaut. Final Fantasy IV ushered in the active time battle era, a system that continued uninterrupted until Final Fantasy X.
The class system also received a nice new layer, as each class felt designed to tell a specific story. The story primarily follows Cecil, his love interest Rosa, and his longtime friend Kain. Still, a sizable cast of supporting characters contributes to the wacky story that revolves around the Lunarians, a race who lives on a fake moon near Earth.
The introduction of the active time battle system and the new focus on character-driven narratives made Final Fantasy IV feel a considerable cut above its predecessors. Final Fantasy IV is the most important entry in the series and remains one of the very best. The 3D remake on DS, PC, and mobile is the best way to play it today.
9. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Let’s be clear: Final Fantasy XIV would be on the very bottom of this list if it weren’t for A Realm Reborn, the relaunch of the troubled 2010 MMO that was shut down and relaunched all in three years. Final Fantasy XIV was bad.
A Realm Reborn, which reappeared in 2013 on PC, PS3, and PS4 the following year, is terrific. Featuring a wealth of quests, raids, and engaging PvP battles, A Realm Reborn is the type of MMO you can quickly sink hundreds of hours into.
The planet of Hydaelyn is one of the best Final Fantasy settings ever designed, and the story and lore are up there with the best of the best in terms of MMOs. Three great expansions have been released since launch, including the recent and excellent Shadowbringers.
Final Fantasy XIV is the ultimate communal experience for series fans. Even if you don’t fancy yourself as an MMO fan, Final Fantasy XIV could change your mind.
10. Final Fantasy V
Gameplay-wise, Final Fantasy V is exquisite. The last of the strict medieval-themed Final Fantasy games, this SNES classic remains as playable today as it was in 1992. The Job system received a staggering overhaul, which gave fans sheer endless possibilities for approaching the active time battles.
Final Fantasy V would probably be much higher on this list without the story and characters. Square spent a ton of time crafting an enthralling gameplay experience, and it showed. Unfortunately, the storyline and characters were not as memorable as others.
Final Fantasy V is worth a replay and, hopefully, a better memory of the experience. You can play the remastered version of Final Fantasy V on PC, iOS, and Android.
11. Final Fantasy XVI
Written by Jake Valentine
The newest Final Fantasy is one of the most divisive in the franchise. On the one hand, it offers beautiful visuals, addicting over-the-top action, and some of the best boss battles in video game history. It is also bogged down with poor pacing, drawn-out cutscenes, and a third-act narrative shift that dampers the experience.
If you're patient, you'll be rewarded with an incredible experience in one of the best worlds featured in Final Fantasy games. The side characters are enjoyable, and the personal storylines play out well. However, you have to endure the slog to reach that payoff.
12. Final Fantasy XI
Like Final Fantasy XIV, it’s hard to compare Final Fantasy XI to other mainline-numbered games in the series. The first of two Final Fantasy MMOs, Final Fantasy XI, started as an average MMO experience.
While not particularly surprising, no one could have expected how it would grow over the next decade and beyond. First released on PS2 and PC, it eventually landed on Xbox 360 as the first MMO on Microsoft’s console.
Set in the sprawling world of Vana’diel, Final Fantasy XI emphasized playing with friends to complete challenging dungeons and acquire better and better loot. Five expansions, numerous add-ons, and seasonal events would follow, with the final piece of content arriving in 2015. Console servers were turned off in 2016, but you can still play on PC today.
Final Fantasy XI became a great, if fairly traditional, MMO over time, handsomely rewarding those who stuck with it for years.
13. Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy III, the real Final Fantasy III, didn’t reach North America until the 2006 Nintendo DS remake. The 1990 Famicom game was actually the first in the series to really start leaning into some of Final Fantasy’s most well-known systems. Namely the Jobs and summon systems.
The DS remake is interesting because it is rendered in full 3D but essentially plays like the NES entries. The story plays out similarly to the first game in the series. Final Fantasy III is the best of the NES-era games, as it shows a franchise amid welcome change. The easiest way to play Final Fantasy III today is on iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
14. Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII certainly looked the part when it launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2009. The animations were beautiful, the character models were realistic, and the environmental details were fine-tuned. Final Fantasy XIII also brought back the active time battle system, but it felt far more simplified.
The result was a series of random battles that could almost literally be completed by repeatedly pressing the same button. You could even set it to auto-battle, which honestly mirrored the mindlessness of what you did most of the time.
The main problem with Final Fantasy XIII was how linear it was compared to previous games. That, added to the rote science fiction story, made for a genre movie-esque Final Fantasy experience. It was nice to return to Final Fantasy’s Japanese roots, but it felt like the safest Final Fantasy game Square Enix had ever made.
It’s still a fun game, and to its credit, the story does get better if you move on to Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII when it’s over. Though Final Fantasy XIII hasn’t been ported to current generation consoles, you can play it on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via backward compatibility or PC.
15. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
They tried hard to make Final Fantasy XIII an exciting game. They tried three times, actually, with Lightning Returns being the third. While it echoes many of the things that were both right and wrong with the original game, this particular installment included a mechanic that makes things rather tricky. It had a time limit for each save file. Granted, it's a part of the story; this IS a Final Fantasy game.
The concept of a time limit lends a sense of urgency to rush through the game, which really goes against the whole Final Fantasy experience in my book.
When I think of Final Fantasy, I think of big, open worlds, hours of exploration, and puzzling out secrets. Turning the whole thing into a sprint just doesn't seem that fun.
16. Final Fantasy
While some iconic franchises produce memorable classics out of the gate — Mario, Zelda, Mega Man, etc. — others, like Final Fantasy, take a few entries to hit their stride. While Final Fantasy was somewhat revolutionary at the time in 1987, featuring a relatively large overworld, strategic turn-based combat, and an epic story following four Light Warriors, it has languished in relative obscurity ever since.
It’s a grand RPG by NES standards, but there wasn’t enough customization or variety to keep it from devolving into monotony at times. If you’ve never played it before, you might want to check it out to see where the franchise started, but it didn’t hold up well and was quickly outshined in the ’90s. The easiest way to play Final Fantasy is to buy it for iOS, Android, on Steam for PC or for PlayStation consoles.
17. Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV took a lot of risks. We’ll give it that. But it added up to create an experience that felt distinctly un-Final Fantasy-like. The Western RPG influence is readily on display. Final Fantasy XV is an open-world action RPG that entirely drops random encounters in favor of a real-time battle system.
It’s more exciting and flashy on the surface. Still, the action-based battles lack the depth and intricate nuance of earlier Final Fantasy games (and fall way short of a similar system in Final Fantasy XII). The main characters, a group of stylish and arguably insufferable adolescents, speak and act as if they belong in a brooding emo band.
The open world is pretty and exciting, but the story falls flat, and the DLC expansions are uneven. Final Fantasy XV isn’t a bad game, but it’s the most underwhelming 3D-era Final Fantasy by a mile. It’s available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
18. Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy II wasn’t officially localized until 2002, nearly 25 years after its initial launch on Famicom. Now it’s playable on many platforms, including Android and iOS. It’s an interesting piece of gaming history for sure, but Final Fantasy II is quite forgettable. Subbing a traditional leveling system for one that only develops what you use, Final Fantasy II‘s turn-based random battles are competent but lack weight because of a peculiar system.
It tells a conventional story about taking down a villainous empire, but the writing doesn’t match what we’d become accustomed to throughout the SNES and PlayStation eras. It’s a satisfactory experience, but Square hadn’t found the formula for Final Fantasy's success. And it showed. But if you’re curious, you can download Final Fantasy II on iOS and Android.
19. Final Fantasy XIII-2
One of the few sequels in the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XIII-2 takes place after the events of Final Fantasy XIII. The story starts three years after the events of the original. This story features some time-traveling elements and even parallel versions of different locations.
Combat in this game is similar to the original. It is the Command Synergy Battle System, and you queue up your actions in the ATB bar. During battle, your character performs melee attacks, ranged attacks, and even magic-based attacks. Your character's health restores after each fight, so you only have to worry about surviving the fight you are in. Battles are random encounters, so you never really know when one will occur. It does a good job of keeping you on your toes.
20. Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The story for this follow-up to Final Fantasy IV takes place 17 years after the original. Despite the time difference, it still features the original cast in episodic tales that now deal with a new villain. This new villain has set a chain of events into motion that threatens the Blue Planet.
Originally designed as a mobile game, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years eventually found its way onto WiiWare. The features of this version include menu screens and fonts that are easier to read, improved character portraits, and a larger screen resolution. It would eventually find its way onto the PlayStation Portable and Windows via Steam.
21. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is a unique entry in the franchise, developed for the Nintendo Gamecube. In this adventure, you go into the wilderness in a caravan to protect your village. A poisonous gas cloud enveloped the world, and you must figure out how to protect those you love.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles has a gameplay mechanic where you carry around a crystal chalice to keep drops of Myrrh that you find. It is the job of your caravan to collect these to help renew the crystals, which help protect your village. This mechanic is divisive among fans. Some fans hated having to carry it around at all because of how it affects the gameplay.
22. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
This is a prequel to quite possibly the biggest Final Fantasy game of all time, Final Fantasy VII. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII focuses on Zack Fair, a member of Soldier. Your assignment is to look for a missing soldier. On your journey, you discover the origin of Project G and how it relates to Sephiroth and Angeal Hewley. The game features events between Shinra, Wutai, and Nibelheim before ending right before the beginning of Final Fantasy VII.
This is an action role-playing game that utilizes a real-time combat system. Unlike the turn-based combat system found in older Final Fantasy titles, here you run around, initiate attacks, dodge attacks when appropriate, unleash magic spells, use items, and more. Much like in Final Fantasy VII, your abilities depend on the type of Materia you have equipped.
23. World of Final Fantasy
In this spin-off, you take control of twin siblings Lann and Reynn. You befriend various monsters during your journey that you can use in battle. They can also help you navigate the different environments. You can also change your size from normal form to chibi-style Lilikin form. This power is essential to solve the various puzzles you encounter and is instrumental in completing your quest.
The story involves former Mirage Keepers stripped of their memories and mirages. You begin by trying to recover these mirages. As you advance in the story, you discover the details behind Grymoir's conflicts with the Federation. You learn of a prophecy and set off to find four elemental keys. As you discover more information, you will travel through time to try and prevent certain events from happening.
24. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Completely different from other entries in the franchise, this is a fighting game with some action role-playing elements. The characters are divided into four classes: trait-based Specialists, power-based Vanguards, range-based Marksmen, and agility-based Assassins. There is a focus on three-on-three combat, with you controlling one fighter and the AI controlling the others. Each character has its own statistics, and when one character loses all their health, a segment disappears from the overall team's health meter. When that meter is completely gone, the team loses.
The story of this game is set after the two previous Dissidia games. The dimension of World B is set for conflict between Materia, the goddess of protection, and Spiritus, the god of destruction. Materia warriors are suspicious of the gods' intentions and investigate the dispute. In doing so, they also discover a new threat, “planesgorgers.” To help save the world, the sides need to form a truce so that Shinryu and his “planesgorgers” don't take over.
25. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
A musical spin-off, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line features music from the Final Fantasy franchise and other Square Enix titles. You play this game by keeping up with the beat and meeting or exceeding the goals put in front of you. Like an RPG, you can earn experience points and level up your characters as you clear different songs and games.
The way it works is each Final Fantasy game has a “world” to go through. Final Fantasy VII, for example, might have you play a stage that features “One Winged Angel” or “Aerith's Theme.” If you choose to play through the Final Fantasy VIII tracks, it might have you play through “Eyes on Me.” It is a great way to experience the most iconic music from the Final Fantasy franchise without actually having to play the traditional Final Fantasy games. | https://wealthofgeeks.com/25-of-the-best-final-fantasy-games/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:19Z |
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New Year’s Day shooting: Man having drinking spree shot dead in Carcar
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 35-year-old man was killed while having a drinking spree to celebrate New Year in Centro, Barangay Perrelos, Carcar City at around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2023.
The victim was identified as Junde Sagarino Laugan, a resident of Sitio Kaawa of the barangay.
READ: Shooting: 14-year-old kills older sister over Christmas gifts argument
How shooting happened
In a report, Carcar Police Station said that the victim was having a drinking session with his friends to celebrate the New Year when his assailants arrived.
Two unidentified suspects riding an unknown motorcycle then appeared and shot the victim several times.
READ: Raps vs Nueva Ecija bus shooting gunmen, masterminds to be filed Dec. 5 or 6
Carcar police probes shooting
The victim died after the New Year’s Day shooting while the suspects fled the area on their motorcycle.
Currently, the Carcar Police Station is still conducting an investigation on the motive of the crime.
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By Christian Wienberg
Copenhagen: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the world’s longest-serving monarch, has said she will hand over her position to her son after 52 years on the throne.
The queen, 83, cited deteriorating health for her decision, in a speech to the nation on Sunday.
The queen has suffered from back and knee pain in recent years.
After undergoing surgery in 2023, she quit a heavy smoking habit, which had lasted 66 years and often was subject of debate. Health professionals had called on the queen to be a better role model.
After the 2022 death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who was a close friend as well as a distant cousin, Margrethe became the world’s longest-ruling monarch. Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, has held the title of ruler longer than Margrethe, but his country only became independent in 1984. Margrethe also in 2023 became the longest-sitting ruler in the 1200 years of the Danish monarchy.
The popularity of the queen, known for her sharp wit and artistic abilities, has supported Europe’s oldest monarchy through a half-century during which Denmark underwent sweeping societal changes, and royal houses elsewhere in Europe became mired in scandal.
Her position as monarch in a country with a democratic constitution has never widely been questioned. In a 2022 opinion poll by newspaper Jyllands-Posten, 72 per cent of Danes said they supported the monarchy. In a 2023 survey by TV2, 78 per cent said they expected Denmark would still have a monarchy in 50 years, up from 67 per cent in a 2015 poll.
Not that Margrethe’s reign was crisis-free.
In 2022, she stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles in a streamlining move, provoking what she acknowledged were “strong reactions.” And during her ailing husband’s final years, he complained publicly about his role.
Part of the queen’s appeal has come from her multiple talents.
She’s fluent in Danish, German, English, French and Swedish. Her work as an artist has spanned paintings, book illustrations, theatre costume designs and church textiles. Her works have been displayed in more than 50 museums from Tokyo to Washington.
In 1981, working under a pseudonym, she translated into Danish a book by the French philosopher and feminist Simone de Beauvoir, All Men Are Mortal.
Although Margrethe was the first woman to rule Denmark in 560 years, she refused to vocally promote gender equality, to the disappointment of some members of Danish women’s rights groups.
“I prefer not to be involved in any movement,” she said during a trip to the US in 1976, when gender issues were high on the agenda in her homeland. “I have sympathy for it, but my job is to be queen, and that requires all my abilities and strength.”
Margrethe was born on April 16, 1940, the first of three daughters of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid. Her birth at the royal palace in Copenhagen came a week after Nazi Germany attacked and occupied Denmark.
At the time, she wasn’t in line to become head of state, as the constitution only allowed male succession. That would have meant the monarchy passing to her uncle, Knud.
But popular sentiment was behind the bright, young princess. A constitutional referendum was held in 1953 that paved the way for female succession if the royal couple didn’t have any sons. In 2009, the law of succession was changed again to give the first-born the right to the throne, regardless of gender.
In the period 1960-1965, Crown Princess Margrethe studied at the University of Copenhagen, the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne, completing courses in archaeology and political science.
Margrethe has said that if she hadn’t been a monarch she would have been torn between becoming an archaeologist or an artist.
“I’m fortunate that I never had to face that dilemma because I knew what my task was, but then found out that I could still pursue the arts and also, to some extent, archaeology,” the queen said in the 2011 interview book M, by author Jens Andersen.
In 1967, she married Henri Marie Jean Andre, a French count who had grown up in Vietnam. He took the Danish name Prince Consort Henrik. They had two sons: Crown Prince Frederik in 1968 and Prince Joachim the year after.
She ascended the throne in 1972 after the death of her father and balanced her work as an artist with her royal duties.
Margrethe faced her biggest public crisis in the last years of her marriage as Henrik repeatedly complained about his role and said he should have been given the title of king.
In 2017, he said he didn’t want to be buried with his wife in the Roskilde Cathedral, as had been planned. Later that year, the royal court issued a statement saying the prince suffered from dementia.
When he died in 2018, at age 83, Henrik was cremated, and a portion of his ashes was placed in the garden of a royal castle near Copenhagen. The other part was spread in Danish waters, in accordance with his wishes.
The move to strip the titles from the children of Margrethe’s younger son followed similar downsizing in other royal houses, such as in Sweden. A week after it was announced, Margrethe apologised to her family but stuck by her decision, saying it was “in keeping with the times” and necessary to “future-proof” the institution, according to the royal court.
“I have made my decision as Queen, mother and grandmother, but, as a mother and grandmother, I have underestimated the extent to which much my younger son and his family feel affected,” she said in a written statement at the time. “That makes a big impression, and for that I am sorry.”
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), and Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL). Stockholders have until the deadlines below to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff. Additional information about each case can be found at the link provided.
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG)
Class Period: May 28, 2020 - August 31, 2023 (Common Stock Only)
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 26, 2024
The Dollar General class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Dollar General stores were chronically understaffed and suffering from logistical and inventory management problems which left stores with tens of millions of dollars' worth of outdated and unwanted inventory, mispriced goods, and lost and damaged items; (ii) large backlogs of unsellable merchandise had built up at Dollar General's stores, which inventory had not been timely written down due to understaffing and Dollar General's failure to manage its inventory; (iii) the allotment of employee hours per store per week imposed by Dollar General management placed employees in virtually impossible situations where assigned tasks, including those necessary to effective store operations, could not be completed within the allotted time; (iv) Dollar General was systematically overcharging customers for items upon checkout above the listed price in violation of state laws, including state law violations identified by state regulators in Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio; (v) Dollar General's reported revenue and earnings during the Class Period were artificially inflated by defendants' over-pricing scheme; (vi) Dollar General's failure to manage store inventories and accurately price items upon checkout risked the loss of customers, lower sales, adverse regulatory actions, and reputational fallout; and (vii) Dollar General was not on track to achieve its guidance during the Class Period and such guidance lacked a reasonable factual basis.
On February 23, 2023, Dollar General announced that fourth quarter of 2022 sales and earnings would come in materially below what Dollar General had led investors to expect as recently as December 2022. On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell.
Then, on March 16, 2023, Dollar General revealed, among other things, that it missed its prior annual net sales guidance by approximately $140 million. On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell nearly 3%.
Thereafter, on June 1, 2023, Dollar General reported first quarter of 2023 revenue of $130 million below analysts' estimates. Dollar General also slashed its full year 2023 financial forecast and that it further only expected full year 2023 net sales growth in the range of 3.5% to 5%, down 26% at the midpoint from the prior 5.5% to 6% range provided in March 2023. On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell nearly 20%.
Finally, on August 31, 2023, Dollar General reported lower than expected second quarter of 2023 financial results and again slashed its sales and profit outlook for full year 2023. Dollar General blamed weaker consumer spending on non-essential purchases and increasing theft for the shortfall. On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell more than 12%.
For more information on the Dollar General class action go to:
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL)
Class Period: August 18, 2022 - May 2, 2023 (Common Stock Only)
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 5, 2024
The filed complaint alleges that defendants misled investors with unrealistic and materially false statements about market demand Estee's products and its inventory levels. These statements concealed the truth about Estee's weakness in the market until, on May 3, 2023, Estee announced weaker sales and profit for the year than estimated and accordingly cut its fiscal year outlook for a third consecutive time.
As a result, the price of Estee stock declined from $245.22 per share on May 2, 2023 to $202.70 per share on May 3, 2023.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo and Max! Use our links to sign up today!
Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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Yemen's Houthi group says 10 fighters killed by U.S. Navy forces in Red Sea
The screenshot captured from a video released by the Houthi group on Dec. 26, 2023, shows Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea making a statement in Sanaa, Yemen. (Xinhua)
SANAA, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group said Sunday that 10 of its fighters were killed by U.S. naval forces in the Red Sea while they were trying to hijack a commercial ship in international waters.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement broadcast live by the group's al-Masirah TV that the U.S. forces attacked three boats belonging to the Houthi rebels.
He said the rebels were "performing their humanitarian and moral duty" to prevent Israel-related ships from passing through the Red Sea, "in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people."
The spokesman said the U.S. "bears the consequences of this crime," and that the "military movements in the Red Sea to protect Israeli ships will not prevent Yemen (Houthi militia) from performing its humanitarian duty in support of Palestine and Gaza."
The Houthi official also stated that the rebel group targeted the cargo ship "with appropriate naval missiles," without saying whether the missiles hit the target.
People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in Sanaa, Yemen, Oct. 20, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)
Earlier in the day, the U.S. Central Command said its naval forces responded to a distress call from a merchant boat in the Red Sea reporting being under a Houthi attack, sinking three Houthi boats and killing all their crews.
The Singapore-flagged "container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU issued a second distress call in less than 24 hours reporting being under attack by four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats ... originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen," the U.S. Central Command wrote on the social media platform X.
The Houthi militants fired "small arms weapons at the MAERSK HANGZHOU, getting to within 20 meters of the vessel, and attempted to board the vessel," it said.
"U.S. helicopters from the USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69) and GRAVELY (DDG 107) responded to the distress call and in the process of issuing verbal calls to the small boats, the small boats fired upon the U.S. helicopters ... The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four small boats and killing the crews. The fourth boat fled the area," it added.
"There was no damage to U.S. personnel or equipment," the U.S. Central Command noted.
An Israeli Navy missile boat is seen in the area of the Red Sea on Nov. 1, 2023. Israel sent missile boats to the Red Sea, the army said on Wednesday (Nov. 1) after Houthi forces in Yemen fired missiles and drones toward Israel's resort city of Eilat. (IDF/Handout via Xinhua)
Hours earlier, the U.S. Central Command said the container ship reported that it was struck by a missile while transiting the southern Red Sea, and there were no injuries among its crew.
"While responding, the USS GRAVELY shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen toward the ships," the U.S. Central Command said in another post on X.
"This is the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19," it added.
The Houthi militia has escalated their attacks on Israel-linked ships since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, demanding that food and medicine aid be allowed to enter the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip.
The Houthi rebel militia controls much of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year's Day attacks
Reuters could not independently verify the Russian and Ukrainian reports.
Ukraine's shelling of the city of Donetsk in early New Year's Day hours killed four people, a Russian-installed official in the eastern region of Ukraine said, while Ukrainian officials said at least one person was killed in Russia's air attack on Odesa.
Fourteen people were also injured in "heavy shelling" by Ukrainian forces on the centre of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the broader Donetsk region of which the Donetsk city is the administrative centre, wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
At least one person was killed in Russia's drone attack on the Ukrainian southern port of Odesa, Oleh Kiper, governor of the Odesa region that encompasses the city of Odesa, said on Telegram.
Kiper said that Ukraine's air defence systems were engaged in repelling the drone attack, but the falling debris caused several fires in residential buildings in different parts of the city, also injuring several people.
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A social media video, posted by Odesa Mayor Henadii Trukhanov, shows him inspecting a damaged apartment with broken windows.
"They say that how you welcome the New Year is how you will live the year," Trukhanov said in a post.
"Well, this year Ukraine will break this rule: we will persevere and we will win.
Ukraine's air force said that Russia's air attack also targeted the Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions.
Reuters could not independently verify the Russian and Ukrainian reports. Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that started with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ukraine-russia-accuse-each-other-of-early-new-years-day-attacks-101704072277486.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:25Z |
New Brexit deal vote unlikely until 4 weeks before planned exit: PM May
Addressing MPs in the House of Commons, May said she was not yet ready to put an alternative Brexit deal before parliament, saying it may take time to get a revised deal from Brussels.
May went to Brussels last week in an attempt to secure changes to the so-called backstop arrangement designed to avoid border checks between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
As expected, the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU would not reopen the withdrawal agreement agreed between the British government and Brussels.
The backstop arrangement is considered by some Brits -- especially Brexiteers -- to be a trap to retain Britain in a customs union with the EU and pragmatically delay their "divorce."
However, May said both sides agreed their officials would continue talks on a Brexit deal. "It may take time to get a revised deal," May told the Commons.
May said she will present an amendable Brexit motion for debate in the House of Commons on Thursday, giving politicians a chance to challenge her Brexit process and put forward alternatives.
"But if there is no deal by Feb. 26, the government will make a statement to MPs on that day, and hold a debate on an amendable motion on Feb. 27," said May.
"Talks are now at a crucial stage and we must all hold our nerve," May said, adding she believes Britain can reach a deal that will have the support of Parliament, and also honor the result of the 2016 referendum when British votes backed leaving the EU.
"When we achieve the progress we need, we will bring forward another meaningful vote," said May.
May also told MPs she rejected a proposal put forward by the main opposition Labour party for Britain to join an EU customs union.
Responding to May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Britain was facing the biggest crisis in its history, accusing her of playing for time to win backing for her Brexit deal by running down the clock towards the Brexit day on March 29. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-brexit-deal-vote-unlikely-until-4-weeks-before-planned-exit-pm-may_a3497625/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:25Z |
Get a SIZZLING Boxing Day saving on a classic Henry vacuum cleaner
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Spring cleaning season is looming around the corner which means now is the perfect time to invest in a new vacuum cleaner. Luckily, you can get the iconic Henry for just £130 in the Argos Boxing Day sale. With an outstanding five star rating and an Expert Reviews Best Buy award, Henry’s a fantastic choice for any home, especially with this lush £30 saving.
Weighing in at 8kg, Henry is a full-on bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner that has an unmistakable rugged design that is built to last. With a 2.3m long flexible hose and a whopping 26.8m of main cable inside, this happy chap is able to reach even the most awkward of places. In addition to the hoover, you also get a range of smaller brushes, a thin crevice tool and different sized steel tubes. These allow you to choose the perfect tool for every nook and cranny.
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One downside we found with Mr Henry, however, is that his hefty weight doesn’t make him the easiest to manoeuvre around the house. Compared to more expensive models, his suction isn’t exactly the best that we’ve tested either. But if you’re willing to forfeit manoeuvrability and accept its decent suction, then you still have its long reach, enormous nine-litre capacity and cracking low cost.
With a five-star rating and Best Buy award, it’s easy to see why this iconic hoover is such a fan favourite. His large capacity and super long reach makes Henry the perfect budget option for anyone looking to buy a new vacuum. His charming features won’t fail to bring a smile to your face, making this a Boxing Day deal you won’t want to miss. | https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/get-a-sizzling-boxing-day-saving-on-a-classic-henry-vacuum-cleaner | 2024-01-01T03:03:25Z |
Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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Pyeongchang Trout Festival
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PYEONGCHANG, GANGWON, KOREA, January 1, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The '15th Pyeongchang Trout Festival ' kicked off on December 29th (Friday) and will run through January 28, 2024 (Sunday), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Odaecheon area in Jinbu-myeon of Pyeongchang County.
Since its inception in 2007, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival has experienced annual growth, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy, and generating jobs during the agricultural off-season in winter.
After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the festival made a successful return, attracting 400,000 visitors during the 14th edition in 2022. Notably, it has been designated as the '2024-2025 Cultural Tourism Festival' by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for its originality and satisfying festival content.
With the coinciding '2024 Winter Youth Olympics Gangwon' starting on January 19, 2024, it is anticipated that foreign tourists will visit the festival in greater numbers.
The festival primarily features trout fishing , winter games, and food experiences. The highlight is 'Trout Fishing,' including ice fishing with 15cm-sized holes drilled into the ice, bare-handed fishing, and indoor fishing. In bare-handed fishing, participants can catch some trout with their bare hands, providing a different thrill compared to traditional fishing.
At the indoor fishing site, even children and the elderly can easily catch trout. Moreover, assistance is provided to anyone looking to catch some trout, both at the bare-handed fishing area and Indoor Fishing Center.
For beginners in trout fishing, a 'Trout Fishing Class' is also held, featuring fishing expert Lee Jeong-gu who is invited to teach them how to catch trout effectively.
The trout caught during the festival can be immediately prepared at nearby restaurants. offering options such as sashimi or roasted trout.
Fish restaurants provide a selection of 15 different trout menus, including spicy raw trout salad, raw trout bibimbap, sweet and sour trout, and spicy trout stew.
Visitors can also enjoy various winter leisure sports at the Snow Square and Ice Square, including snow sledding, snow rafting, and four-wheel ATV riding at the snow palace, as well as traditional sledding, skating, ice-bike riding, bumper car rides, and ice carting at the Ice Square.
The Committee of the Pyeongchang Trout Festival also holds the 'Catch Golden Trout' event for visitors. Those who catch a golden trout at the fishing center will win a commemorative plaque made of pure gold.
Chairman Choi Gi-sung said,“Pyeongchang has become a winter sports city, and is now popular as a winter festival city. We will do our best to ensure safety and create an environment where various visitors can enjoy the trout festival in Pyeongchang.”
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Purdue vs. Rutgers Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:38 PM CST|Updated: 24 minutes ago
Tuesday's game that pits the Purdue Boilermakers (8-5) versus the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-9) at Mackey Arena has a good chance to be a lopsided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 72-59 in favor of Purdue, who is heavily favored by our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on January 2.
The Boilermakers are coming off of an 89-50 win over Wisconsin in their most recent outing on Saturday.
Purdue vs. Rutgers Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
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Purdue vs. Rutgers Score Prediction
- Prediction: Purdue 72, Rutgers 59
Purdue Schedule Analysis
- Against the Texas A&M Aggies, a top 50 team in our computer rankings, the Boilermakers secured their signature win of the season on November 16, a 72-58 home victory.
- Against Quadrant 1 opponents, the Boilermakers are 1-4 (.200%) -- tied for the 23rd-most wins, but also tied for the ninth-most defeats.
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Purdue 2023-24 Best Wins
- 72-58 at home over Texas A&M (No. 24) on November 16
- 89-50 at home over Wisconsin (No. 97) on December 30
- 67-50 at home over Southern (No. 177) on November 12
- 95-57 at home over Southern Indiana (No. 227) on November 26
- 67-59 on the road over Dayton (No. 229) on December 1
Purdue Leaders
- Jeanae Terry: 4.8 PTS, 7.2 REB, 6.0 AST, 1.3 STL, 33.3 FG%, 100.0 3PT% (2-for-2)
- Abbey Ellis: 14.7 PTS, 1.8 STL, 43.0 FG%, 31.6 3PT% (18-for-57)
- Madison Layden: 10.9 PTS, 1.5 STL, 47.9 FG%, 49.3 3PT% (33-for-67)
- Mary Ashley Stevenson: 9.4 PTS, 40.2 FG%
- Caitlyn Harper: 9.5 PTS, 1.1 STL, 56.2 FG%, 39.3 3PT% (11-for-28)
Purdue Performance Insights
- The Boilermakers have a +92 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.0 points per game. They're putting up 68.2 points per game to rank 148th in college basketball and are allowing 61.2 per outing to rank 117th in college basketball.
- When playing at home, the Boilermakers are putting up 27.8 more points per game (81.1) than they are when playing on the road (53.3).
- Purdue cedes 55.9 points per game when playing at home this year, compared to 71.8 in road games.
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Packers lead Vikings at halftime vying to keep playoff hopes alive
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:49 PM CST|Updated: seconds ago
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - It’s been so far, so good for the Packers on Sunday Night Football.
At the half, Green Bay leads Minnesota 23-3.
Jordan Love has been the star of the New Year’s Eve show for Green Bay.
The Packers QB has thrown two touchdowns and ran for another.
Up 3-0, the Packers took a 10-0 lead when Love found Jayden Reed for a 33 yard TD.
In the 2nd quarter, Love leaped in for a rushing touchdown to give Green bay a 17-3 lead.
Love threw one more touchdown right before the end of the first half to Reed again to give the Packers a 24-3 lead at the break.
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Cultural tourism becomes New Year holiday option in Chengdu
Tourists wait to enjoy a new year's concert in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
CHENGDU, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Cultural tourism has become an option for both residents and tourists in the southwestern city of Chengdu during the three-day New Year holiday.
Tourists visit the Chengdu Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
Tourists visit the Chengdu Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)
Tourists visit the Chengdu Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
Tourists buy cultural and creative products at the Chengdu Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)
Tourists visit the Chengdu Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
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Big Ten Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season slate features eight Big Ten matchups, with LSU (-8.5) against Wisconsin among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, see below.
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2 (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Maryland +4.5 vs. Auburn
- Matchup: Auburn Tigers at Maryland Terrapins
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Maryland by 6.2 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
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Pick: Penn State -6 vs. Ole Miss
- Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Penn State by 15.7 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 35.5 - Iowa vs. Tennessee
- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes at Tennessee Volunteers
- Projected Total: 42.2 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
Over 44.5 - Bowling Green vs. Minnesota
- Matchup: Bowling Green Falcons at Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Projected Total: 48.3 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 26
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Over 45.5 - Alabama vs. Michigan
- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide at Michigan Wolverines
- Projected Total: 48.9 points
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Harvard Honor Council student calls for Claudine Gay's resignation, says school has double standard
“That the Corporation considers her corrections an adequate response is not fair to undergraduates,” the student wrote
A member of Harvard’s student Honor Council said president Claudine Gay must resign after plagiarism allegations against her surfaced. The student accused the school’s governing body of double standard – one for Gay and the other for the students body. “Gay’s getting off easy,” the student wrote in a letter published anonymously in the Harvard Crimson.
“Let’s compare the treatment of Harvard undergraduates suspected of plagiarism with that of their president,” they wrote. “When students — my classmates, peers, and friends — appear before the council, they are distraught. For most, it is the worst day of their college careers. For some, it is the worst day of their lives. They often cry.”
A complaint received by Harvard University on December 19, outlined more than 40 allegations of plagiarism against Gay. The new allegations were submitted to Harvard's research integrity officer, Stacey Springs. These included examples reported by the Washington Free Beacon and other outlets.
A copy of the complaint reviewed by the Free Beacon revealed that Gay quoted or paraphrased authors without proper attribution, including missing quotation marks around phrases or sentences. Even entire paragraphs were lifted without any changes made. The entire list of examples include as many as seven of Gay’s publications, which is nearly half of her scholarly output.
“What is striking about the allegations of plagiarism against President Gay is that the improprieties are routine and pervasive,” the letter said.
The student added in the letter the school backed Gay and helped her correct the mistakes instead of forcing her to resign.
“That the Corporation considers her corrections an adequate response is not fair to undergraduates, who cannot simply submit corrections to avoid penalties,” the student wrote.
“When my peers are found responsible for multiple instances of inadequate citation, they are often suspended for an academic year. When the president of their university is found responsible for the same types of infractions, the fellows of the Corporation ‘unanimously stand in support of’ her,” the letter said, referring to the Corporation’s statement about the row.
While some backed Gay saying her plagiarism was unintentional, others called for her to step down from her position. “A sober-minded assessment of the plagiarism charges indicates that Gay’s behavior constitutes plagiarism, but since the errors do not appear intentional, they do not warrant her resignation,” the Harvard Crimson’s editorial board wrote in an op-ed previously.
Dismissing the arguments, the student said, “While a single lifted paragraph could be blamed on a lapse in judgment, a pattern is more concerning.” There is one standard for me and my peers and another, much lower standard for our University’s president. The Corporation should resolve the double standard by demanding her resignation.” | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/harvard-honor-council-student-calls-for-claudine-gays-resignation-accuses-school-of-double-standards-101704070659188.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:31Z |
Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST|Updated: 56 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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New Year’s Day accident: SUV slams into center island, 6 people injured in Talisay
First road accident of the year in Talisay, if not in Cebu, hurts 12-year-old boy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An early morning, New Year’s Day road accident left six persons including a 12-yer-old boy injured after the car they were riding on crashed into a concrete barrier of the center island in Barangay Bulacao, Talisay City.
Witnesses said that they heard a loud bang and when they went to check on what it was, they found an SUV that fell on its side and with a crushed front.
READ: Mandaue accident: Man with health condition rams through several cars, concrete barrier
New Year’s Day accident eyewitness
Jesse Teves of Naga told CDN Digital that some of the victims suffered head injuries.
Teves said that he was waiting for a ride in the area to his home in Naga City when the accident happened.
Ares Tangayan, whose motorcycle was hit by debris when the SUV slammed into the central island, said that it was so sudden.
READ: Don’t die on the road during the holidays: Tips on avoiding fatal mishaps
‘It was so sudden’
“Kalit ra man kaayo to. Pagtan-aw nako nagaso naman to ang sakyanan,” Tangayan told CDN Digital.
(It was so sudden. When I looked, smoke was already coming out of the vehicle.)
Tangayan was on the opposite lane or heading to Cebu City while the SUV was heading south from Cebu City.
He said that the victims slowly got out of the SUV, a Toyota Raize, which fell on its side and the last one a man, whom he believed was badly injured.
READ: LTFRB-7 to drivers: ‘Think about your family when driving’
New Year’s Day accident victims
“Nanggawas ra man to sila sa sakyanan. Ang katapusan ato nila, mao ra tug maoy nagrabehan,” he said.
Traffic enforcers of City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority started clearing the debris so that the area would be safe for motorists.
Firefighters flush or spray the road of the accident site with water to clear the road of any object or slippery oils that might affect motorists passing the area.
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New composition of Kazakh Government approved
On February 25, the President decreed to appoint:
Askar Mamin as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Alikhan Smailov as the First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Zhenis Kassymbek as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Gulshara Abdykalikova as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Beibut Atamkulov as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Nurlan Yermekbayev as the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Yerlan Turgumbayev as the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Dauren Abayev as the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Marat Beketayev as the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Yelzhan Birtanov as the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Arystanbek Mukhamediuly as the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Askar Zhumagaliyev as the Minister of Digital Development, Defense and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Kanat Bozumbayev as the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Berdibek Saparbayev as the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Saparkhan Omarov as the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Kulyash Shamshidinova as the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Roman Sklyar as the Minister of Industry and Infrastructural Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Ruslan Dalenov as the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Yerbolat Dossayev as the Chairman of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-composition-of-kazakh-government-approved_a3501869/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:32Z |
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) BEIJING, China, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the“Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, today announced that the Company delivered 50,353 vehicles in December 2023, up 137.1% year over year, and successfully achieved its monthly delivery target of 50,000 vehicles. This brought the Company's fourth quarter deliveries to 131,805, up 184.6% year over year. Total deliveries in 2023 increased by 182.2% year over year to 376,030. As of December 31, 2023, Li Auto's cumulative deliveries surpassed 600,000 vehicles, the highest among Chinese emerging new energy automakers.
“We successfully reached our monthly delivery target of 50,000 vehicles in December and achieved full-year vehicle deliveries of 376,030 in 2023. This is the first time in history for a Chinese emerging new energy automaker to surpass the annual delivery milestone of 300,000 vehicles. Since June 2023, Li Auto has become the best-selling premium auto brand in the SUV market for each month in China. With support and recognition of over 600,000 users, we continually deepen our research and development efforts across products, platforms, and systems, among others. Since the Li L series first commenced deliveries, we have completed over 20 OTA upgrades. In particular, the OTA version 5.0, which was officially released in December with 145 new functions and 100 optimized features, provides a comprehensive revolution in autonomous driving and smart space. Looking ahead into 2024, we will continue to push the limit of growth and strive to become China's best-selling premium auto brand,” commented Xiang Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Li Auto.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 467 retail stores in 140 cities, as well as 360 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 209 cities.
About Li Auto Inc.
Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China's new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Create a Mobile Home, Create Happiness (创造移动的家, 创造幸福的家). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes Li MEGA, a high-tech flagship family MPV, Li L9, a six-seat flagship family SUV, and Li L8, a six-seat premium family SUV, as well as Li L7, a five-seat flagship family SUV. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions while expanding its product line by developing new BEVs and EREVs to target a broader user base.
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Harris County district judge arrested on family violence charge in Galveston
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A Harris County judge faces a family violence charge in Galveston County after being arrested on Sunday.
Frank Aguilar, 66, was arrested in the 9600 block of Teichman Road and charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Frank Aguilar
Aquilar has been the 228th District Court judge in Harris County since 2019. | https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-district-judge-arrested-on-family-violence-charge | 2024-01-01T03:03:33Z |
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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A florist in Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market
Yang Qiaoyan works at a project site in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
KUNMING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market.
This winter saw vibrant flowers in various colors auctioned and sold in an organized manner at the market, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases.
Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes giving advice and solutions to customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works.
"The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed to conveying floral art to a wider audience through her efforts.
Yang Qiaoyan (1st R) selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Yang Qiaoyan (L) introduces floral works at her workshop in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Yang Qiaoyan introduces her floral work on a livestream in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Yang Qiaoyan works at her workshop in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Yang Qiaoyan (L) discusses with her friends about floral works at her workshop in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Dealers bid for fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Yang Qiaoyan creates a floral work in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Yang Qiaoyan selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Houston area drunk driving initiative: Nearly 200 DWI charges filed before New Year's
HOUSTON - For New Year's Eve, Houston law enforcement agencies are trying a new approach to keep drunk drivers off the road and preliminary numbers show more than 150 charges filed during the three days before 2024.
In a press conference, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced hundreds of officers would be out on the streets to arrest more drunk drivers before anyone was hurt.
SUGGESTED: New Year's in Houston: New initiative targeting drunk drivers
A no-refusal policy will be enforced which means, that if a police officer stops someone and believes they smells alcohol or the driver may be drunk, prosecutors out on the field can write warrants and get them to a judge who's on duty.
Drivers will also be subject to a blood warrant which is the most authentic way of proving someone is intoxicated so blood will be taken with or without consent.
According to the District Attorney's Office, preliminary initiative numbers were released and 180 driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges were filed from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30.
On Dec. 28, there were seven no-refusal blood warrants issued and 58 DWIs, including 44 first-offense misdemeanors and eight third-offense felony DWIs.
On Dec. 29, there were 23 no-refusal blood warrants issued and 36 DWIs, including 29 first-offense misdemeanors, five second-offense DWIs, and two third-offense felony DWIs.
On Dec. 30 there were 15 no-refusal blood warrants issued and 86 DWIs total, including 63 first-offense misdemeanors, 13 second-offense DWIs, six third-offense felony DWIs, and four DWI felonies involving a child. | https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-drunk-driving-initiative-nearly-200-dwi-related-charges-filed | 2024-01-01T03:03:39Z |
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On the last day of 2023, Pope Francis urged believers not to stop praying for the nations suffering from war, mentioning the "tormented Ukrainian people".
The Pope spoke of this after reciting the Angelus prayer prayer on Sunday, December 31, Vatican News reports.
"Let's not stop praying for peoples suffering from wars: for the tormented Ukrainian people, the Palestinian and Israeli people, the Sudanese people and many others," the pontiff said.
Read also: Pope begs for peace in Ukraine in Christmas addres
"At the end of the year, let us have the courage to ask ourselves: "How many lives have been shattered by armed conflict? How many deaths? And how much destruction, how much suffering... how much poverty! May those with a stake in armed conflicts listen to the voice of their conscience," added the pontiff.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discussed with Pope Francis joint work on the Peace Formula.
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New deputy Astana Mayor named
19:26, 14 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Astana Mayor has decreed to appoint Arman Turlubek as deputy Astana Mayor, the official website of the Astana administration reads.
The new deputy Mayor will be in charge of power supplies, community facilities and environmental protection issues.
Arman Turlubek, a native of Karaganda region, was born on May 6, 1971. He graduated from the Almaty Energy and Communications Institute, Kazakh State Management Academy. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-deputy-astana-mayor-named_a3498365/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:39Z |
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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2023 becomes deadliest year for Palestinians since 1948: statistic bureau
RAMALLAH, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics said Sunday that more Palestinians were killed in conflicts in 2023 than in any other year since 1948.
According to the bureau, 22,404 Palestinians died in 2023, and 22,141 of them were killed since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and the Gaza-ruling Hamas on Oct. 7.
The bureau said 98 percent of the Palestinian fatalities were in Gaza, including nearly 9,000 children and 6,450 women, adding that 319 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank since Oct. 7.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that his people would remain steadfast and adhere to their legitimate rights, and would not accept being displaced from their land.
In a statement marking the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Fatah movement, Abbas said the Palestinian Authority, which he heads, would not give up a single inch of their territory, and would not forsake its responsibilities toward Gaza.
Abbas said military solutions would destabilize the region and the rest of the world rather than bringing anyone peace or security. He called for a political solution based on international law and resolutions that would recognize the Palestinians' rights to freedom and independence.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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Twitter backer knocks billions off its value after Musk’s outburst
By James Warrington
An investor in X, formerly called Twitter, has written down the value of its stake by $US2.85 billion ($4.2 billion) after its owner Elon Musk told boycotting advertisers to “go f--- yourself”.
Fidelity, which helped Musk buy the company for $US44 billion ($65 billion) in 2022, now believes it is worth 71.5 per cent less than at the time of purchase.
The US investment giant had already slashed the value of its investment by 65 per cent at the end of October but deepened the discount in November. It came in the same month that Musk launched a tirade against advertisers.
Speaking at a New York Times conference, Musk claimed a boycott by advertisers was going to “kill” the company, adding, “If somebody is going to try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f--- yourself.”
Apple, IBM and Disney are among the major brands to cut ties with the social media platform, amid concerns about lax moderation under Musk and the billionaire’s freewheeling personal style.
Fidelity’s valuation cut, which was first reported by Axios, gives the company a notional value of just $US12.5 billion and suggests X has lost $US2.85 billion of worth in the eyes of Fidelity in just four weeks.
The investment group, which contributed more than $US300 million to Musk’s takeover, does not disclose how it values privately held companies. Other shareholders may value their stakes differently.
However, X’s own internal share plan for staff valued the company at just $US19 billion in October – less than half the sum Musk paid for it.
X has undergone a turbulent period under the ownership of the Tesla billionaire. The debt-fuelled takeover has left the company struggling to break even and Musk has slashed thousands of jobs and introduced subscription fees in response.
Worsening the debt crisis is the reluctance of advertisers to work with the platform since the takeover.
X is believed to have lost 60 per cent of its advertisers after the takeover amid concerns brands were appearing alongside harmful material.
The European Commission has opened an investigation into the company over its alleged role in disseminating propaganda relating to terrorist group Hamas.
Musk has also been accused of personally promoting antisemitic and racist conspiracy theories, although he has insisted he is against antisemitism of any kind.
Linda Yaccarino, who replaced Musk as chief executive in June, has been scrambling to revive revenue and has staged a charm offensive with advertisers in a bid to win back trust.
The Telegraph, London
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North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
By HYUNG-JIN KIM
Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, State media reported Monday that Kim made the order during a meeting with commanding army officers the previous day. In a five-day ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. Foreign experts say Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. | https://kion546.com/news/2023/12/31/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-to-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:42Z |
College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
See computer predictions and insights for that game and more in this article.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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College Football Computer Picks - Best Total Bets
Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST|Updated: 54 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 7:57 PM CST|Updated: 55 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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Agent: Broncos said Russell Wilson would be inactive for rest of year without change to contract
Why did Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson believe that the team had threatened to bench him if he didn't adjust the vesting date of his $37 million salary for 2025? According to Wilson's agent, that's what the Broncos told him.
In a Sunday phone conversation with PFT, Mark Rodgers said he received a call on October 31 from G.M. George Paton and V.P. of football administration Rich Hurtado. They explained that, if Wilson did not delay the conversion of the 2025 salary from guaranteed for injury to fully guaranteed, Wilson would be not only benched but also made inactive for the rest of the season.
The Broncos declined to comment in response to the allegation from Rodgers. The team deferred to Friday's comments from coach Sean Payton on the matter.
"I’m not privy to any of those [discussions]," Payton said. "I’m handling the football. I know this. The No. 1 reason for taking this job for me was ownership and winning. Certainly, the tradition here mattered, relative to being at a place where it’s important, but that’s something George [Paton] and the front office — I’m not involved in any of that. Certainly, I am involved in a lot, but there will be a time and a place at the end of the season where some of the questions that you may have, someone else will be able to answer.
"My focus has been on winning, and I am going to go back to what I said at the beginning of the week. I know how this has been written, but this decision strictly is what I believe gives us a chance to win No. 8. It’s a hard decision, but for me where I’m at in my career, that is all I am interested in — getting another win. There would be no other reasons. Russ has had a great week. He’s handled it well professionally, but I just know how [owner] Greg [Penner], [owner] Carrie [Walton Penner] and the ownership group want to handle. This is a place that’s special, and we only get to be here for a while. Our job is to make sure we carry that torch. The focus for me this week has been our team and I think sometimes that’s part of being the head coach. I’ll leave it at that."
Leave is the key word. When the season ends, Wilson will be leaving. The things that happened in late October and early November — and the fact that some of the acrimony and conflict is coming to light now — will make it difficult if not impossible for these two sides to work together in 2024. | https://sports.yahoo.com/agent-broncos-said-russell-wilson-015103160.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:42Z |
The Carolina Panthers have had a terrible, terrible season from hell, and it only hit a new low on Sunday.
Scoring zero points in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars — who were starting backup quarterback C.J. Beathard — as Bryce Young’s brutal rookie season comes to a near-close wasn’t even the worst part of the day.
Averaging 2.3 yards per play and not crossing 100 total yards until the fourth quarter wasn’t the lowest point of the day for the Panthers.
No, in a moment of what can (at best) be described as a brief loss of control, Panthers team owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink at an unruly Jaguars fan who was in front of him toward the end of the game. Tepper's Panthers have been unequivocally the worst team in the league this year, but there is simply no excuse for this behavior in the middle of tough times — particularly from his perch as the owner of a NFL team.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the NFL said in a statement, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers themselves, meanwhile, still haven't commented.
This is just flat-out a rotten way to behave. Fights have been ignited over throwing drinks on people. It’s one of the most disrespectful, non-physical things a human can do to another human. Alcohol with backwash all over a t-shirt or an expensive jersey ain’t cool, man. Especially amid the power dynamics of Tepper not just being a team owner, but one of the singularly richest people in the entire world.
Tepper might as well be an anonymous person on the internet in that scenario. He’s completely untouchable as a person of his financial and social stature. He would never suffer a real punishment for behaving in this fashion because there is nothing that the person who got the drink poured on him can do. It’s an abuse of power as much as it is just a lame thing to do.
To take it a step further, if this is how Tepper is acting in public, it's easy to see why the Panthers have had so many head coaches in the brief time that Tepper has owned the team. It was an illogical, rushed, emotional response that puts him and his decision making under further scrutiny and gives partial context as to why the Panthers have been so dysfunctional over the past few years. A rotating door of head coaches and their interim replacements, musical chairs at quarterback, trading up for Young when the roster clearly wasn't ready to support a rookie quarterback — and now, this unruly moment that has been caught on camera.
Panthers fans are already (kind of) joking about whether or not this moment can be used to strip Tepper of his ownership. That isn’t going to happen. It takes a lot more than that for someone to lose their team, but it does paint the picture of where this team is.
The Panthers are just 31-67 since Tepper took over in 2018 and he’s about to hire his third full-time head coach in that timespan with a roster that doesn’t appear anywhere close to competing, even in the dismal NFC South.
At some point Tepper is going to have to stumble into success by mistake, even with his rash and hasty decision-making.
The part here that resonates beyond football is that everyone knows Tepper won’t or can’t face real discipline through this due to the power he holds. When you’re this wealthy in America, this is sadly one of the perks afforded to you.
The only hope here is that Tepper can see this as a moment of weakness and hopefully make changes for himself that will make the Panthers a respected franchise again. It simply doesn’t have to be like this. | https://www.wmmo.com/news/national/david-teppers/RXRNEJBSH74R5H6QU5M4LSTN4A/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:42Z |
CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
Based on our projections, the best bet in terms of the total for the four CUSA bowl season games is Liberty vs. Oregon -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Texas Lottery: Winning $2M Powerball ticket sold in Tomball
HOUSTON - One lucky person in Tomball is a millionaire after securing a winning Powerball ticket on Saturday.
The winning numbers for the Powerball on Dec. 30 were 10, 11, 26, 27, 34. The Powerball number was 7.
Texas Lottery reported one person in Tomball, Texas had all 5 numbers, but not the Powerball. The quick-pick ticket was sold at 18402 FM 2920 Road at Rosehill Mini Mart.
The total prize amount for the ticket is $2 million.
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New deputy mayor of Astana appointed
The deputy mayor will be in charge of domestic policy, youth policy and information, culture, healthcare, education, social protection, physical culture, and sports.
Nurlan Nurkenov was born on November 3, 1976.
He graduated from the Seifullin Akmola Agrarian University, the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Karaganda Economic University of Kazpotrebsoyuz.
He began his career as a manager at Shamshyrak municipal private partnership in 1995.
He rose through the ranks from Chief Specialist at the Organizational and Inspection Work Department of Astana Mayor's Office to Deputy Governor of Akmola region for Production Industry.
In 2017, Nurkenov was appointed as State Inspector of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
He has been awarded medals "10th Anniversary of Astana" and "For Distinguished Labor". | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-deputy-mayor-of-astana-appointed_a3498487/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:46Z |
Earthquake death toll in China's Qinghai rises to 34
XINING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted northwest China on Dec. 18 has risen to 34 in Qinghai Province, according to the local earthquake rescue headquarters on Sunday.
By Sunday morning, the last two of 20 missing persons in the city of Haidong had been retrieved, but without vital signs, raising the death toll there to 34, the headquarters said in a press briefing.
With the rescue work coming to an end, the focus is shifting to post-quake reconstruction, it said.
As of Sunday, authorities in Qinghai had built 3,507 prefabricated houses, with over 16,000 affected residents moving in. Meanwhile, more than 7,000 residents in the mountainous areas that are not suitable for the construction of prefab houses have been living in cotton-padded tents.
At the Guanxi village resettlement site in Minhe county of Haidong, villager Zhang Zhiguo said there are currently more than 140 prefab houses there and the village has distributed rice, flour, oil, coal and other supplies.
The village of Kexinmin in Jishishan County, in neighboring Gansu Province, is planning various activities for the first day of 2024, including basketball games and group psychological counseling, to help residents deal with the psychological trauma and to boost their confidence in rebuilding homes.
Jishishan county is the epicenter of the quake that left more than 110 people there dead.
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Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram each score 26 points, Pelicans top Lakers 129-109
By BRETT MARTEL
AP Sports Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram each scored 26 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the road-weary Los Angeles Lakers 129-109 on Sunday night.
Los Angeles was coming off a 108-106 loss at Minnesota on Saturday night, while New Orleans was off two days after beating Utah at home Thursday night.
LeBron James scored 34 points and former Pelican Anthony Davis added 20 points and 10 rebounds, but they didn’t get enough help as the Lakers lost for the seventh time in nine games.
CJ McCollum added 22 points for the Pelicans, who led by 19 points and responded to each comeback bid with the help of 50% 3-point shooting (17 of 34) as a team and crafty 6-foot guard Jose “Grand Theft” Alvarado’s four steals and and two blocks.
The meeting was the first since the Lakers dismantled New Orleans 133-89 in the In-Season Tournament semifinal in Las Vegas on Dec. 7. And the Pelicans had the look of a team seeking redemption in front of a packed and festive New Year’s Eve crowd.
It was the fourth time this season that New Orleans’ “Big Three” — Williamson, Ingram and McCollum — each scored 20 or more in one game. The Pelicans are 4-0 in such games.
Larry Nance Jr. had 11 points and 10 rebounds in just his second game back from a rib injury. Herb Jones and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 13 points.
The Lakers went into the game without forward Cam Reddish (adductor) and D’Angelo Russell (back), while the Pelicans were without one of their top 3-point shooters in Trey Murphy III (left knee). All were day-to-day.
Then Lakers forward Rui Hachimura left the game in the first half with a left calf strain.
Despite missing Murphy, New Orleans was on from deep. McCollum made five early 3s and finished with six. Jones made three 3s from the right corner in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, Alvarado delighted the crowd by picking the pockets of both James and Davis during the second quarter, when New Orleans led by as many as 19 points.
James had 21 of his points in the first half, but didn’t get a lot of help from anyone other than Davis, who had 13 in the opening 24 minutes.
The Pelicans hit 10 of 17 3s in the first two periods, and took a 74-57 halftime lead after Ingram’s block of Max Christie’s shot ignited a fast break finished by Nance’s layup.
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Lakers: Host Miami on Wednesday night to begin a five-game homestand.
Pelicans: Host Brooklyn on Tuesday night to conclude a five-game homestand.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
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- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
See computer predictions and insights for that game and more in this article.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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College Football Computer Picks - Best Total Bets
Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
Based on our projections, the best bet in terms of the total for the four CUSA bowl season games is Liberty vs. Oregon -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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Best Week 18 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Chargers' 16-9 road loss to the Denver Broncos by the numbers
Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers' 16-9 road loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday:
1
Career NFL victories as a starter for Denver quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who completed 20 of 32 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers in his first start for the Broncos. Stidham has a 1-2 career record as a starter, also having played for the Patriots and Raiders.
5
Consecutive victories for the Broncos against the Chargers in Denver. The Broncos swept the Chargers this season for the first time since 2019.
2
Conversions on third down by the Chargers on 11 attempts, a success rate of just 18.2%. The Broncos converted on seven of 17 attempts, a success rate of 41.2%.
16
Sacks for Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack this season, a career high. He had seven tackles against the Broncos, including a sack. Mack surpassed the century mark in career sacks. He has 100½.
1,015
Yards from scrimmage for Chargers running back Austin Ekeler this season, the third consecutive season he surpassed the mark. He came into the week 35 yards short of 1,000 and ran for 46 yards against Denver and added four yards receiving.
Read more: Chargers' feats in loss to Broncos: Khalil Mack sack mark, next season schedule is set
Summary
CHARGERS 0 3 3 3 — 9
Denver 3 10 0 3 — 16
Denver — Field goal Lutz 32, 3:55. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:49. Key plays: Stidham 10 pass to McLaughlin, Perine 5 run on 3rd-and-2, J.Williams 16 run, Stidham 7 pass to Jeudy on 3rd-and-9.
CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 36, 9:43. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:32. Key play: Stick 27 pass to Erickson.
Denver — Humphrey 54 pass from Stidham (Lutz kick), 6:37. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:06. Key play: McLaughlin 11 run on 3rd-and-2.
Denver — Field goal Lutz 43, 1:53. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 00:58. Key play: Stidham 11 pass to Krull.
CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 50, 6:20. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:27. Key plays: Stick 22 pass to Everett, Stick 18 pass to Smartt, Kelley 1 run on 3rd-and-3.
Denver — Field goal Lutz 20, 11:19. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:34. Key plays: Stidham 2 run on 3rd-and-3, Stidham 10 pass to B.Johnson.
CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 52, 1:17. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 1:42. Key plays: Stick 15 pass to Johnston, Stick 9 pass to Erickson on 3rd-and-8.
RUSHING: CHARGERS, Ekeler 13-46, Stick 5-31, Everett 1-6, D.Davis 1-2, Kelley 2-2, Niemann 1-0, Spiller 1-(minus 1). DENVER, McLaughlin 8-44, J.Williams 15-41, Perine 4-10, Stidham 6-6.
PASSING: CHARGERS, Stick 24-38-0-220. DENVER, Stidham 20-32-0-224.
RECEIVING: CHARGERS, Erickson 7-98, Doss 5-25, Everett 4-31, Johnston 3-29, Smartt 2-23, Spiller 2-10, Ekeler 1-4. DENVER, Johnson 4-27, Jeudy 3-54, McLaughlin 3-18, J.Williams 3-17, Humphrey 2-69, Perine 2-16, Krull 2-14, Trautman 1-9.
PUNT RETURNS: CHARGERS, D.Davis 1-12. DENVER, Trem.Smith 1-14.
KICKOFF RETURNS: CHARGERS, None. DENVER, None.
TACKLES-ASSISTS-SACKS: CHARGERS, James 7-5-1, Niemann 6-4-0, Kendricks 5-9-0, Mack 5-2-1, M.Davis 5-1-0, Ogbonnia 2-1-0, Henley 1-2-0, Tuipulotu 1-2-0, Bassey 1-1-0, Fox 1-1-0, Gilman 1-1-0, Hollins 1-1-0, Farmer 1-0-0, Matlock 1-0-0, Samuel 1-0-0, Hinton 0-2-0, A.Johnson 0-1-0. DENVER, Singleton 7-4-0, Simmons 6-0-0, Locke 5-1-0, Moreau 4-0-0, Surtain 4-0-0, Perkins 3-0-0, Sanders 3-0-0, Jewell 2-7-0, Jones 2-2-0, Purcell 2-1-0, Bonitto 2-0-0, McMillian 2-0-0, Allen 1-1-0, Henningsen 1-1-0, Cooper 1-0-1.
INTERCEPTIONS: CHARGERS, None. DENVER, None.
FIELD GOALS MISSED: CHARGERS, Dicker 50. DENVER, Lutz 48.
Officials — Referee Craig Wrolstad, Ump Steve Woods, HL Jim Mello, LJ Tripp Sutter, FJ Jeff Shears, SJ Frank Steratore, BJ Grantis Bell, Replay Kevin Stine.
Attendance — 76,228.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. | https://sports.yahoo.com/chargers-16-9-road-loss-011549520.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:49Z |
Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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When the 56-19 loss settled, the Miami Dolphins needed more than one glance into their proverbial mirrors.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa wished he had shifted his glance a little more quickly to see the defender in his receiver’s path on his first interception, and he wished he hadn’t tried to force a ball to Tyreek Hill over the linebacker who snatched the second.
Hill wished he hadn’t bobbled and then dropped a wide-open touchdown pass from Tagovailoa, one of six targets on which the duo failed to connect in the blowout loss.
Dolphins defenders wish they had tackled better in space, limiting or at least complicating the Baltimore Ravens’ display of run-in touchdowns.
And head coach Mike McDaniel wished he had pulled edge rusher Bradley Chubb earlier from an out-of-reach contest. Instead, with the Dolphins trailing by 30 points and less than 4 minutes to play in regulation, Chubb suffered a non-contact knee injury that required carting off.
“I would like a time machine, for sure, in that situation,” McDaniel said. “In hindsight, I would absolutely not have wanted him out there if I would have known he was going to get hurt.
“There’s times in football games where it’s not about winning or losing or ‘Can we come back?’ It's about finishing the football game and having a taste of what our expectations were going into it.”
The Dolphins’ expectations entering their visit to Baltimore and their reality traveling home at 11-5 veered far apart. Their playoff expectations now risk the same trajectory.
“Situations like this where you go into a game with full belief in each other and the eventual outcome … ends up monumentally in another direction, it’s a gut check for a football team,” McDaniel said. “We need to recalibrate, get back together and press forward together.
“Run from nothing. Own it.”
How the Dolphins unraveled vs. stifling Ravens
The Dolphins started off the game strong.
Tagovailoa connected with Hill, running back De’Von Achane and fullback Alec Ingold each for double-digit gains on the first drive alone. Facing third-and-goal from Baltimore’s 8, Tagovailoa pump-faked his first throw before nailing receiver Cedrick Wilson on a high-low concept that forced the Ravens’ defense to wonder whether Hill or Wilson was its intended receiver.
The Dolphins had found the end zone first. But Baltimore answered.
Despite Rashod Bateman failing to survive the ground on a 42-yard pass that was reversed and offensive pass interference nullifying a 26-yard completion to Justice Hill, Jackson distributed the ball a la Tagovailoa with chunk plays to three different targets on the way to the red zone. With 6:39 to play in the first, Jackson dropped back and let a ball rip amid pressure, finding Hill between two defenders on the right sideline for a 20-yard touchdown.
The Dolphins stayed alive with a Tyreek Hill 25-yard catch on fourth-and-5 their next drive but ultimately settled for a field goal.
Against the fourth-ranked scoring offense in the league, that’s not a winning formula.
Nor is turning the ball over.
Miami stayed competitive early, forcing a punt and scoring a pair of field goals. But after a seeming busted coverage allowed a 75-yard touchdown – cornerback Xavien Howard, injured on the first Ravens snap of the day, was missed – the game began veering off course for Miami.
Tagovailoa hurried to fit a play in before halftime and instead threw the first interception.
Miami’s special teams allowed a 78-yard punt return to start the second half, one of several factors in McDaniel’s postgame remark: “I’m confident saying before watching the film: We’re not going to be happy with the way we tackled in open space.”
And even when the Dolphins defense punched a ball loose from Ravens RB Gus Edwards, the optimism was short-lived.
Tagovailoa’s second interception was the next play.
The Dolphins could expect nothing different from the NFL's most takeaway-happy group.
“With circumstances within the game, there was a play or two where maybe we were forcing something,” McDaniel said. “Defensively, they’ve been very opportunistic. We knew that, and ultimately, we played right into their hands.”
A day Tyreek Hill described as “one of the worst games of my career” became the Dolphins’ worst loss of the season, and a day on which Miami was shorthanded due to injuries merited less sympathy when considering the Ravens’ bill of health.
Baltimore was missing its starting right guard, star tight end, two running backs and a cornerback.
Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith, who intercepted and returned a pass 30 yards in addition to seven tackles and another deflection, said Baltimore couldn’t dwell on that or their short week after a Monday night game across the country.
“It’s just adversity,” Smith said. “Look adversity in the face, and like I always tell the guys – chin up, chest out. We don't bow down for anything. Do all you can do. People make excuses with adversity and we just produce.
“Life is not about excuses. It's about what you do and play the cards that you’re dealt.”
The Dolphins best heed that advice.
After Ravens crush Miami, are Dolphins’ playoff hopes at stake?
Tagovailoa, despite taking a hit to his throwing shoulder on a fourth-quarter scramble, was healthy enough to address reporters after the game and seems on schedule to complete his fully available season.
Based on the cart, non-contact nature of injury and shellshock in Dolphins players’ voices, Chubb seems unlikely to play next week or in the postseason.
So sure, in a regular-season finale with the AFC East title on the line, Miami won’t be at full saddle. Neither will Buffalo nor any team the Dolphins face in the postseason.
What the franchise needs to do is better adjust to its personnel shifts and better scheme for its available players. Miami did that well in the run game Sunday, when Achane took the lead role in place of the injured Raheem Mostert, Achane contributing a game-high 137 yards and one touchdown.
But Miami’s passing attack was far too inconsistent, as Tagovailoa completed 57.9% of his passes compared to his league-leading 70.5% mark across the season. (For context, 51 quarterbacks who have attempted at least 50 passes have attempted more than 57.9%.)
Baltimore gashed the Dolphins defense for 491 total yards, a season-worst allowance along with the 56-point output.
Sure, as fairly said after the Ravens dismantled the 49ers, most teams cannot attack and maintain pressure at the rate which Baltimore can.
But the Dolphins have dabbled in Super Bowl-contender conversations, and it’s unlikely they’ll be able to reach that goal without besting Baltimore. It’s unlikely they’ll be able to win any remaining regular or postseason game with the suppressed performance all three phases produced Sunday.
“Everything’s still in front of us,” Tagovailoa said, but achieving it will require much more than Miami showed with the chance to clinch the division on the line.
Tagovailoa preached the importance of consistency after the Dolphins played well enough through one quarter to win but not through four.
Then, he tapped into the glass-half-full perspective as he moved forward.
“If you have the perspective of things could be worse – we could not have clinched the playoff berth, we could not have been playing in a game like this that mattered for positioning with the seeding,” Tagovailoa said. “So if you think of it like that, we’re right where we need to be as a team, regardless of the outcome today.
“We’ll be better for it and hopefully get to see these guys again.” | https://www.wmmo.com/news/national/whats-next-dolphins/XC7WHVG4HWAGZHXQNLPWQ3ULU4/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:49Z |
CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Looking for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason action now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
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CUSA Games on TV This Week
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New Deputy PM of Kazakhstan endorsed
17:50, 25 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Former Secretary of State Gulshara Abdykalikova has been approved as the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports.
According to the Majilis' press service, Abdykalikova's candidature was approved by members of the Majilis' Committee for sociocultural development on Monday.
Head of the Prime Minister's Office Nurlan Aldabergenov introduced the candidacy at the session of the Committee. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-deputy-pm-of-kazakhstan-endorsed_a3501812/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:53Z |
China's patriotic education law to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- With the newly-adopted patriotic education law to come into force on Jan. 1, 2024, China's patriotic education will secure enhanced development.
Patriotic education covers areas such as ideology and politics, history and culture, national symbols, the beauty of the motherland, Constitution and the law, national unity and ethnic solidarity, national security and defense, and the deeds of heroes and role models, according to the legislation.
Stipulating that patriotic education should be aimed for all citizens, it highlights patriotic education for youngsters and children in schools and at home.
The legislation requires that all types of resources should be fully utilized to carry out patriotic education, including resources related to the heritage of the Communist Party of China, cultural relics, patriotic education bases, and diverse cultural venues.
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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper appears to toss drink at Jacksonville fans during his team’s loss
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN
(CNN) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was seen on video as he appeared to throw a drink into the crowd at EverBank Stadium near the end of the team’s 26-0 loss to the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
In the viral video circulating on social media, a visibly frustrated Tepper is seen in a suite at the stadium, along with Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, when he appears to empty his drink into the stands before tossing away the cup.
The incident occurred after Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young threw an interception toward the end of the fourth quarter, sealing the team’s shutout loss.
“We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time,” an NFL spokesperson told CNN in a statement.
A spokesperson for the Carolina Panthers declined to comment.
Carolina’s shutout loss was particularly significant as not only did it drop the Panthers to a 2-14 record with one game left in the season, but it secured the No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears.
In March, the Panthers agreed to trade their 2024 first-round pick, 2023 first-round (No. 9) and second-round (No. 61) picks along with wide receiver DJ Moore to the Bears for the 2023 No. 1 pick, which allowed the team to draft Young.
Earlier this year, the team fired head coach Frank Reich after a 1-10 start to the season. Reich was the third head coach that has been fired in the past five seasons, after Matt Rhule was fired following a 1-4 start last season – his third year – after Ron Rivera, in his ninth season, was let go during the 2019 season when the Panthers started 5-7.
Since Tepper bought the the team in 2018, the Panthers have a 31-67 record, which ranks as the second-worst record in the NFL in that span, and have missed the playoffs every season.
Tepper also owns Charlotte FC, an MLS team. In November the team fired head coach Christian Lattanzio despite reaching the playoffs in their second year.
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Tulane vs. Tulsa Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:38 PM CST|Updated: 24 minutes ago
Tuesday's game between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-3) and Tulane Green Wave (7-5) going head to head at Donald W. Reynolds Center has a projected final score of 72-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Tulsa, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will start at 7:30 PM ET on January 2.
The Green Wave's last outing was a 63-60 loss to Wichita State on Saturday.
Tulane vs. Tulsa Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Tulane vs. Tulsa Score Prediction
- Prediction: Tulsa 72, Tulane 63
Tulane Schedule Analysis
- When the Green Wave defeated the Maine Black Bears, who are ranked No. 134 in our computer rankings, on December 21 by a score of 64-61, it was their best win of the year so far.
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Tulane 2023-24 Best Wins
- 64-61 at home over Maine (No. 134) on December 21
- 64-58 on the road over Mercer (No. 239) on November 19
- 66-57 at home over Little Rock (No. 240) on December 20
- 67-52 at home over Howard (No. 264) on December 10
- 90-63 at home over New Orleans (No. 280) on December 6
Tulane Leaders
- Kyren Whittington: 16.8 PTS, 3.1 STL, 49.3 FG%, 28.9 3PT% (11-for-38)
- Marta Galic: 14.9 PTS, 42.8 FG%, 40.0 3PT% (28-for-70)
- Irina Parau: 7.7 PTS, 45.9 FG%
- Hannah Pratt: 11.5 PTS, 36.0 FG%, 30.0 3PT% (24-for-80)
- Amira Mabry: 7.3 PTS, 57.7 FG%, 45.5 3PT% (5-for-11)
Tulane Performance Insights
- The Green Wave outscore opponents by 4.3 points per game (posting 67.1 points per game, 167th in college basketball, and conceding 62.8 per outing, 152nd in college basketball) and have a +52 scoring differential.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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By Jacob Shteyman
Large swathes of northern Australia are set for a sweltering start to the new year.
The Bureau of Meteorology had put in place heatwave warnings for parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where temperatures are expected to soar into the 40s on Monday.
The western Kimberley in WA, including the Dampier Peninsula, was forecast to be the worst hit, with the mercury expected to touch 46 degrees at Marble Bar.
The town’s heat gauge has been showing scorching temperatures higher than the bureau’s official readings in recent days, with thermometers at the local RSL registering 51 degrees.
Extreme heatwave warnings were also in place for parts of far northern Queensland and the Tiwi Islands in the NT.
Severe heatwave conditions were expected for the Top End, while a low-intensity heatwave would extend throughout much of the nation’s interior, including into South Australia and western NSW.
While Queensland’s northern interior was due to face severe heatwave conditions, parts of the state were also bracing for potentially damaging thunderstorms.
Charters Towers in the state’s north was expecting a double whammy of severe thunderstorms temperatures reaching 36C.
Conditions were expected to begin cooling slightly over the next week but severe and low-intensity heatwaves were still forecast for much of Australia’s north.
Mild conditions were forecast for Queensland’s southeast and further down the east coast.
Temperatures of 26C were expected in Sydney while Melbourne could expect a maximum of 25C on Monday.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
See computer predictions and insights for that game and more in this article.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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College Football Computer Picks - Best Total Bets
Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Hernández: Rams' miracle journey back to playoffs proves they're Super Bowl contenders
The Rams played their worst game in nearly two months ...
... but they’re a good team.
Matthew Stafford made two awful throws that were intercepted ...
... but they’re a good team.
They wouldn’t have escaped with a 26-25 victory on Sunday if the five-win New York Giants hadn’t self-destructed ...
... but they’re a good team.
The Rams are more than a good story. They’re also a good team. And in the wake of the division rival Seattle Seahawks’ 30-23 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers, they’re now a playoff team.
Read more: Rams clinch playoff berth but performance vs. Giants raises worrying questions
Just one year removed from their own five-win debacle, the Rams are headed back to the postseason.
They have one of the best coaches in the league in Sean McVay, they have a veteran quarterback who has won a Super Bowl in Stafford, they still have the best defensive player in the game in Aaron Donald and they have a legitimate ground game for the first time in who knows how long.
They’re not perfect, but they’ve won six of their last seven games, and they’re the team others should approach with extreme caution in the coming weeks.
The Rams are for real.
What started as a season in which they were rebuilding and transformed into a season in which they established a foundation for the future has suddenly turned into a season very much about the present.
Consider how McVay has adjusted his evaluation system for these Rams. Saying before the season that wins and losses wouldn’t be the only measure of success, he defended his team’s uneven performance Sunday by pointing to the final result.
“Our guys found a way,” McVay said.
The Rams are no longer a project. They’re 9-7. They’re Super Bowl contenders.
That’s not to say they don’t have concerns.
Their special teams were a mess against the Giants, as kicker Lucas Havrisik missed two extra-point attempts and Gunner Olszewski returned a punt for a 94-yard touchdown against them.
Their inability to move the ball in the second half kept the Giants in the game.
They failed to protect Stafford, who was sacked four times, and Stafford compounded the problems by misfiring on a couple of throws over the middle of the field that were intercepted by safety Dane Belton.
“I’m excited about being able to say, ‘Hey, it’s gonna be a lot more fun cleaning these things up after a win,’” McVay said.
At the same time, the game marked a continuation of the season’s most positive developments.
Read more: Chargers' 16-9 road loss to the Denver Broncos by the numbers
Donald was, well, Donald, and registered two sacks. Equally, if not more encouraging, was the play of rookies Kobie Turner and Byron Young. Turner was credited with 21/2 sacks and Young with one. Turner has nine sacks on the season and Young six.
Second-year back Kyren Williams provided the Rams with a running game they’ve lacked since Todd Gurley’s knee disintegrated. Williams scored three touchdowns, the last of them a 28-yard slalom through the Giants’ defense that accounted for the winning points.
The game featured several moments in which the Rams could have lost control, but Turner said the team’s recent upswing convinced them they’d figure out how to triumph.
“I think we’ve earned a lot of that confidence,” Turner said.
The Rams were on their way. They sensed that even before the Seahawks’ loss made that official, as their locker and interview rooms were places where jokes were cracked and laughs were shared.
Williams laughed as he recalled Puka Nacua’s 80-yard reception that set up his two-yard touchdown run, saying he shouted at Nacua repeatedly, “Run, Puka, run!”
Informed that Nacua was shown on television soon after vomiting in a trash can on the Rams’ sideline, Williams feigned outrage, exclaiming as he giggled, “Why would they show that on TV? That’s terrible.”
Stafford smiled when talking about how Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson told him after the game he was convinced he was going to return Stafford’s pass to Nacua for a touchdown.
“So it was almost a touchdown for somebody,” Stafford said.
While McVay recalled the details of the narrow victory, team spokesman Artis Twyman stood nearby looking as if the game had aged him 20 years.
“What about f— me?” McVay said with a hearty laugh.
Why not laugh?
This miracle journey, one only they believed they’d make, is continuing. The Rams are returning to the playoffs.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. | https://sports.yahoo.com/hern-ndez-rams-miracle-journey-024223894.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:55Z |
Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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WYOMING, Mich. — Two people were injured after an argument at a Walmart store in Michigan escalated into gunfire on Sunday, authorities said.
The man and woman who were shot suffered injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, WXMI-TV reported.
The shooting took place at about 6 p.m. in the city of Wyoming, police spokesperson Lt. Andrew Koeller said.
A heavy presence of officers from Wyoming Police were at a Wyoming Walmart on Sunday. https://t.co/7mZDcqVDZ4
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) January 1, 2024
Police said there was an altercation between the two suspects and the male victim, according to WZZM-TV. The shooting took place in the front of the store near the checkout lanes. The male victim was shot; the woman was not a target, the television station reported.
The suspects fled the scene, police said. Both men were wearing masks, WOOD-TV reported.
“This is a brazen public attack. This is not something that we would tolerate, this is not something that should occur,” Koeller told reporters. “And we encourage the public to give any information in help solving this brazen crime and like I mentioned, unfortunately, an innocent bystander was struck. Two people were struck and that’s completely unfortunate.”
It is unclear what led to the altercation between the suspects and the man, WOOD-TV reported. It was also unclear whether the suspects and the male victim knew one another, according to the television station. | https://www.wmmo.com/news/trending/2-injured-shooting-walmart-michigan/2APDDUBCZ5DPXFFTF2PICOVLRU/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:56Z |
Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the docket. For info on how to watch all of the hard-hitting action, keep scrolling.
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New football team may emerge in Turkestan rgn
20:03, 21 February 2019
TURKESTAN. KAZINFORM - It is planned to create Football Club Turan in Turkestan region, said Polat Kyrykbayev, Head of the region's Sport and Physical Culture Department, Kazinform has learned from to the Governor's press service.
"The plans for sport development are actively supported by Governor of the region Zhanseit Tuimebayev," Kyrykbayev noted.
He informed that in the near future, a modern indoor stadium and other facilities will appear in Turkestan.
"We want to create Football Club Turan," said the head of the department. "It will be a strong team that will play in the Premier League. Besides, a youth football school will be opened.". | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-football-team-may-emerge-in-turkestan-rgn_a3500727/ | 2024-01-01T03:04:00Z |
Our top five most read stories of 2023
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- As we plan on turning the page to 2024, we thought we share our most viewed and read stories for 2024.
We are going to share our top five most read web stories from this calendar year. The data comes strictly from viewers who read our articles and watch our newscasts online.
On behalf of our entire stations here at KION, FOX 35 and Telemundo, we wanted to wish you and your family a safe and Happy New Year!
- Pajaro Levee Breached- March 11, 2023
The Pajaro River levee breached around midnight on March 10. The town of Pajaro is still recovering from the levee breach which flooded homes, buildings and Pajaro Middle School.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are finishing short-term repairs to the levee while a long term project to fully replace the levee will not start until next summer.
For the orginal story of the levee breaching, click here.
For our special report on the Levee Repairs, click here.
2. Spider web substance falls out of the Sky, Central Coast reacts- October 4, 2023
People living on the Central Coast saw a sticky web-like substance falling out of the sky. Viewers from Monterey County, San Benito County and Santa Cruz County sent us photos of the substance flying out of the sky.
A professor with Cal State University, Monterey Bay said that it could be a process called ballooning that spiders utilize to fly.
For the full story click here.
3. Keanu Reeves sightings in Soledad and Gilroy- June 27, 2023
Keanu Reeves had an excellent adventure through the Central Coast.
He was spotted at a Starbucks in Soledad and at the Habit Burger Grill in Gilroy on the same day.
The 58-year-old 'John Wick' star had originally stopped in Soledad to charge his electric vehicle with his long-time partner Alexandra Grant.
Hope you can visit the Central Coast sometime soon Keanu!
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4. Kindergarten building at Gabilan Elementary in Soledad renamed after long-time custodian- August 31, 2023
The Soledad Unified School District honored a long-time employee who passed away just shortly after retiring in 2020.
The district renamed the kindergarten building at Gabilan Elementary School to the John Fuller Kindergarten Building.
Fuller worked primarily for the school from 1987 to 2020. He passed away in 2021.
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5. Monterey County fines property owner over $59,000 for makeshift housing in Royal Oaks- May 10, 2023
In a special report you saw only on KION, Monterey County fined a property owner over $59,000 for illegal makeshift housing in Royal Oaks.
The county said the makeshift housing was home to around 100 people including children. The county added the property owner received multiple violation notices.
The owner of the property, Nicolas Rvalcaba was cited for 22 unpermitted greenhouse housing units and 39 unpermitted housing units.
The unpermitted units were demolished.
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Kennesaw State vs. Mercer Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST|Updated: 17 minutes ago
Tuesday's contest that pits the Mercer Bears (5-10) against the Kennesaw State Owls (4-8) at Hawkins Arena has a projected final score of 64-60 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Mercer, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM on January 2.
The Owls enter this contest on the heels of a 57-55 loss to Georgetown on Thursday.
Kennesaw State vs. Mercer Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Hawkins Arena in Macon, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Kennesaw State vs. Mercer Score Prediction
- Prediction: Mercer 64, Kennesaw State 60
Kennesaw State Schedule Analysis
- When it comes to their signature win this season, the Owls took down the Providence Friars on December 21 by a score of 53-51.
- Against Quadrant 1 opponents, the Owls are 0-3 (.000%) -- tied for the 40th-most losses.
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Kennesaw State 2023-24 Best Wins
- 53-51 over Providence (No. 128) on December 21
- 57-43 at home over Florida Atlantic (No. 252) on November 25
Kennesaw State Leaders
- Prencis Harden: 13.4 PTS, 1.5 STL, 42.1 FG%
- Carly Hooks: 9.2 PTS, 1.4 STL, 26.5 FG%, 23.5 3PT% (8-for-34)
- Trynce Taylor: 7.9 PTS, 1.2 STL, 55.2 FG%
- Kyndall Golden: 2.5 PTS, 1.9 BLK, 42.3 FG%
- Morgan Dillard: 4.7 PTS, 41.3 FG%
Kennesaw State Performance Insights
- The Owls have been outscored by 7.4 points per game (posting 54.1 points per game, 337th in college basketball, while giving up 61.5 per contest, 124th in college basketball) and have a -89 scoring differential.
- The Owls are putting up more points at home (58.8 per game) than on the road (47.8).
- Kennesaw State allows 47.3 points per game at home, and 82.0 away.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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New energy accounts for over half of installed capacity in NW China
(Xinhua) 09:33, January 01, 2024
XI'AN, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- New-energy sources now make up more than 50 percent of the installed power-generation capacity in northwest China, according to the Northwest Branch of State Grid.
On Sunday, the Yichen photovoltaic power station in Shaanxi Province, with 250,000 kilowatts of photovoltaic modules, was connected to the grid, taking the installed new-energy capacity of China's northwestern region to 210 million kilowatts. This has made new-energy the main source of power generation in the region.
So far, the region has generated nearly 400 billion kWh of green electricity, benefiting local regions as well as east and north China, said Ma Xiaowei, who works with the Northwest Branch of State Grid.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Free Aries monthly horoscope for January 2024
The stars have exciting things in store for Aries this January! Are you ready to attack the new year? The monthly horoscope has the tactics you need.
Keep up with your free monthly horoscope for Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Your horoscope for January can help you harness the energy of the stars and go for your goals.
Are you looking to bring a little momentum into your life, be it in love or work? Or do you really want some quiet time to reflect?
Look to the stars and see what you should focus on at the beginning of the year.
Aries monthly horoscope for January 2024
Love and Relationships
This month will be great for savoring love and tenderness. Don't shy away from a challenge, speak your mind! Sometimes things are hard, but the sun will always emerge from the clouds.
Enjoy fun flirts and the emotions of crushing hard. You can't erase mistakes by pretending they didn't happen. Talk through missteps with friends and lovers alike.
Health and Fitness
How about you relax a bit more often? You can't make any big leaps now you've got some recovering to do. Treat yourself to some rest. Take a deep breath and let it go. Let your tension fall away, Aries.
Career and Finances
You're used to fast-paced work and know there is no reason to stress. Decide what's important, and you'll do fine, Aries. Thanks to your optimistic attitude, you're always a winner. You know how to put your ideas into practice.
No matter your zodiac sign, we've got you covered with our monthly and daily horoscopes. Grab a hold of the reigns in 2024 and let the stars guide your way.
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Will C.J. Beathard Score a Touchdown Against the Panthers in Week 17?
In the Week 17 contest between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, will C.J. Beathard hit paydirt? Read on for odds and analysis on whether he's a safe bet to pick up a TD in this matchup.
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- Beathard has 35 yards on eight carries (5.8 ypg).
- In six games, Beathard has not scored a rushing touchdown.
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Jaren Hall interception leads to Jayden Reed touchdown, Packers lead 10-0
The Vikings switched to Jaren Hall at quarterback in large part due to Nick Mullens’ interceptions.
Now Hall has thrown one on Minnesota’s second possession of the night — though it wasn’t necessarily his fault.
Either way, the Packers took advantage of the turnover to take a 10-0 lead on Sunday Night Football.
With T.J. Hockenson out with a season-ending knee injury, Hall fired a second-down pass over the middle to tight end Johnny Mundt. But it went off of Mundt’s hands and cornerback Corey Ballentine caught it for a takeaway.
Green Bay didn’t take long to score off the extra possession. On second-and-20, quarterback Jordan Love fired a strike deep over the middle to rookie receiver Jayden Reed for a 33-yard touchdown.
That was Love's 28th touchdown of the season and Reed’s seventh touchdown catch.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children and injuring a third was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, authorities said.
According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, Kimberlee Singler, 35, of Colorado Springs, was arrested in the United Kingdom “without incident,” The Denver Post reported. No other details about the arrest were immediately available and the exact location where Singler was arrested was unclear, according to KUSA-TV.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Singler on murder and attempted murder charges after her 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter were found dead in a home on Dec. 19, while her 11-year-old daughter was hospitalized.
According to KUSA, the children’s father, Kevin Wentz, identified the deceased children as Aden Wentz, 7; and Elianna “Ellie” Wentz, 9.
Colorado Springs mom arrested in United Kingdom, suspected of murdering 9-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son https://t.co/7u3ZsL7Tez
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) December 31, 2023
Police had responded to a report of a burglary at the residence, but it turned out to be unfounded, according to The Associated Press.
Singler initially cooperated with authorities but then went missing as the investigation progressed, Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin said. She was last seen on Dec. 23, police said.
On Dec. 26, police issued a warrant for Singler’s arrest on four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of child abuse and one count of first-degree assault, KUSA reported.
The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released, Cronin said. She is recovering in Colorado Springs, according to the AP.
The children’s deaths came during a legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, the AP reported, citing court filings. Hearings had been scheduled for next month.
“Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit continue to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies in pursuing the ongoing investigation,” the Colorado Springs Police Department said in a statement. | https://www.wmmo.com/news/trending/colorado-mother-accused-killing-2-children-arrested-united-kingdom/UGMHCLKIBFFZZPDFXSLCJAH22E/ | 2024-01-01T03:04:03Z |
With the regular season behind us, it's time for bowl season and the College Football Playoff. The postseason slate includes eight games that feature teams from the Big Ten. To ensure you catch all of the action, see the column below for details on how to watch.
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The Carolina Panthers have had a terrible, terrible season from hell, and it only hit a new low on Sunday.
Scoring zero points in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars — who were starting backup quarterback C.J. Beathard — as Bryce Young’s brutal rookie season comes to a near-close wasn’t even the worst part of the day.
Averaging 2.3 yards per play and not crossing 100 total yards until the fourth quarter wasn’t the lowest point of the day for the Panthers.
No, in a moment of what can (at best) be described as a brief loss of control, Panthers team owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink at an unruly Jaguars fan who was in front of him toward the end of the game. Tepper's Panthers have been unequivocally the worst team in the league this year, but there is simply no excuse for this behavior in the middle of tough times — particularly from his perch as the owner of a NFL team.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the NFL said in a statement, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers themselves, meanwhile, still haven't commented.
This is just flat-out a rotten way to behave. Fights have been ignited over throwing drinks on people. It’s one of the most disrespectful, non-physical things a human can do to another human. Alcohol with backwash all over a t-shirt or an expensive jersey ain’t cool, man. Especially amid the power dynamics of Tepper not just being a team owner, but one of the singularly richest people in the entire world.
Tepper might as well be an anonymous person on the internet in that scenario. He’s completely untouchable as a person of his financial and social stature. He would never suffer a real punishment for behaving in this fashion because there is nothing that the person who got the drink poured on him can do. It’s an abuse of power as much as it is just a lame thing to do.
To take it a step further, if this is how Tepper is acting in public, it's easy to see why the Panthers have had so many head coaches in the brief time that Tepper has owned the team. It was an illogical, rushed, emotional response that puts him and his decision making under further scrutiny and gives partial context as to why the Panthers have been so dysfunctional over the past few years. A rotating door of head coaches and their interim replacements, musical chairs at quarterback, trading up for Young when the roster clearly wasn't ready to support a rookie quarterback — and now, this unruly moment that has been caught on camera.
Panthers fans are already (kind of) joking about whether or not this moment can be used to strip Tepper of his ownership. That isn’t going to happen. It takes a lot more than that for someone to lose their team, but it does paint the picture of where this team is.
The Panthers are just 31-67 since Tepper took over in 2018 and he’s about to hire his third full-time head coach in that timespan with a roster that doesn’t appear anywhere close to competing, even in the dismal NFC South.
At some point Tepper is going to have to stumble into success by mistake, even with his rash and hasty decision-making.
The part here that resonates beyond football is that everyone knows Tepper won’t or can’t face real discipline through this due to the power he holds. When you’re this wealthy in America, this is sadly one of the perks afforded to you.
The only hope here is that Tepper can see this as a moment of weakness and hopefully make changes for himself that will make the Panthers a respected franchise again. It simply doesn’t have to be like this. | https://www.hits973.com/news/national/david-teppers/RXRNEJBSH74R5H6QU5M4LSTN4A/ | 2024-01-01T03:04:04Z |
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Mercer vs. Kennesaw State Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST|Updated: 24 minutes ago
Tuesday's contest between the Mercer Bears (5-10) and the Kennesaw State Owls (4-8) at Hawkins Arena has a projected final score of 64-60 based on our computer prediction, with Mercer securing the victory. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM on January 2.
In their last game on Saturday, the Bears suffered a 60-58 loss to Bethune-Cookman.
Mercer vs. Kennesaw State Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Hawkins Arena in Macon, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Mercer vs. Kennesaw State Score Prediction
- Prediction: Mercer 64, Kennesaw State 60
Mercer Schedule Analysis
- The Bears' best win this season came in a 55-52 victory over the North Carolina A&T Aggies on December 9.
- Mercer has the most Quadrant 2 defeats in the nation (four).
- The Bears have tied for the 43rd-most Quadrant 3 defeats in the nation (three).
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Mercer 2023-24 Best Wins
- 55-52 on the road over N.C. A&T (No. 173) on December 9
- 78-75 at home over Austin Peay (No. 193) on December 2
- 70-62 at home over Florida Atlantic (No. 252) on November 9
- 74-63 at home over Jacksonville (No. 284) on December 17
- 73-67 over Marist (No. 333) on November 23
Mercer Leaders
- Stacie Jones: 10.3 PTS, 7.1 REB, 48.1 FG%
- Mackenzie Johnson: 9.7 PTS, 42 FG%, 50 3PT% (2-for-4)
- Briana Peguero: 12.2 PTS, 1.1 STL, 35.6 FG%, 32.9 3PT% (25-for-76)
- Deja Williams: 9.4 PTS, 1.3 STL, 32.3 FG%, 36 3PT% (32-for-89)
- Ashlee Locke: 5.1 PTS, 1.5 BLK, 37.9 FG%
Mercer Performance Insights
- The Bears have a -84 scoring differential, falling short by 5.6 points per game. They're putting up 62.7 points per game to rank 243rd in college basketball and are giving up 68.3 per outing to rank 267th in college basketball.
- Offensively, the Bears have fared better in home games this season, scoring 65.8 points per game, compared to 62 per game when playing on the road.
- Defensively, Mercer has been better at home this year, surrendering 66.8 points per game, compared to 71 when playing on the road.
- On offense, the Bears have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 62.5 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 62.7 they've racked up over the course of this year.
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Will Chris Moore Score a Touchdown Against the Texans in Week 17?
The Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans are slated to square off in a Week 17 matchup at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. Will Chris Moore get into the end zone in this contest? Let's take a look at the anytime TD odds and break down his recent stats and trends.
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Odds to score a TD this game: +375 (Bet $10 to win $37.50 if he scores a TD)
- This year Moore has caught 19 passes on 31 targets for 394 yards, averaging 28.1 yards per game.
- Moore does not have a TD reception this year in 14 games.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 7:57 PM CST|Updated: 55 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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New Government holds first sitting
Before the meeting, the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Askar Mamin, introduced the ministers appointed by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He pointed out that the new Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Berdybek Saparbayev, is now in Aktobe and will participate in the next session.
"We must justify the special trust reposed by the Head of State. Our Government should be a real action government aimed at specific results. The Leader of the Nation entrusted us with all the top-priority tasks focused on improving the quality of life of people, further diversifying the economy, creating new jobs, developing SMEs. As a result of such specific measures, we will manage to achieve an improvement in the quality of life of the population," said Askar Mamin.
He recalled that a number of new measures to strengthen social support and improve the quality of life of people will be announced this week at the Congress of the Nur Otan Party. According to him, the instructions given at the congress will be considered at the next session of the Government. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/new-government-holds-first-sitting_a3501988/ | 2024-01-01T03:04:07Z |
Free Capricorn monthly horoscope for January 2024
Will Capricorns fall in love this January 2024? Or will wealth and success be the focus? Your monthly horoscope will reveal where your energy should be expended.
Keep up with your free monthly horoscope for Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
The first month of the new year is a great time to set new goals. Are you ready for new, exciting challenges, Capricorn?
The stars are aligned for exciting adventures and connections, but 2024 will also be stormy for sea goats like you.
Check out your horoscope to find out how to balance your energies in January!
Capricorn monthly horoscope for January 2024
Love and Relationships
Your relationship may not be going as you'd hoped. Still, dream your dreams and they may come true. The stars are aligned for love this month. Bask in the beauty and pleasant connections that come your way.
Single Capricorns may see a connection with someone new deepen and get flirty.
Health and Fitness
You hit your limit, Capricorn. This month is for recharging. Don't fret, everyone knows you can't work around the clock. Take it easy.
You've only got one body and it needs some love and attention. Do what you can to take care of yourself, and consider setting some new limits.
Career and Finances
You're going to need to do some attitude shifting at work, you stubborn goat! If you don't tread carefully, you could lose big time.
Turn on your charm in when interviewing for a position you want. Take care, disruptions could be in the air. Be open and friendly with new connections.
No matter your zodiac sign, we've got you covered with our monthly and daily horoscopes. Grab a hold of the reigns in 2024 and let the stars guide your way.
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