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Shilpakala Academy to screen ‘Saatao’ in 63 districts on 31st
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is going to screen the internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi film "Saatao" (Memories of Gloomy Monsoons) in 63 districts in the country.
Under BSA's nationwide film screening initiative, "Ganajagorone Chalachitra Utsab", the film is one of the 17 films which will be screened across the country from December 29, 2023, to January 5, 2024. "Satao" will be screened at 4 pm today.
Confirming the initiative, BSA Theatre and Film Division Assistant Director Ikramul Islam said, "Art and cultural activism is crucial to foster an intellectually and culturally rich nation. The films that we selected are thought-provoking and will be a joy to watch for audiences across the country."
Filmmaker Khandaker Sumon, director of the film, said, "BSA's initiative is definitely a trendsetter and impressive. Even in festivals abroad, I have never seen a film being screened in 63 regions at once."
"I will surely thank Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, for taking on this pioneering initiative and always helping independent filmmakers like me to flourish," Sumon added.
Debutante filmmaker Khandaker Sumon's directorial film, "Saatao", has already made waves across the nation and internationally, having been showcased at various festivals and theatres.
"Saatao", a crowd-funded movie, revolves around the impact of the agrarian society during the time of monsoons and the life of marginalised people. Aynun Putul and Fazlul Haque play pivotal roles in the movie.
The plot revolves around a farmer called Fazlu and his wife, Putul. Fazlu becomes concerned about Putul feeling isolated at home, so he decides to surprise her with a thoughtful gift—a cow. With this new companion, Putul's loneliness begins to fade, and she gradually overcomes the emotional challenge of leaving her father's house.
However, the story takes a twist as unfavourable environmental conditions start affecting farmers like Fazlu. They face increasing difficulties due to further unfortunate circumstances when the river overflows, causing havoc downstream and disrupting the lives of both people and animals residing in the area.
The story of "Saatao" is based on the universal struggle of farmers and marginalised women.
Besides directing the movie, Khandaker Sumon also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogue for "Saatao". The movie also stars Sabera Yasmin, Tashmita Shimu, and Mitu Sarkar, among others.
Previously, the has been selected for the 19th Kazan International Muslim Film Festival in August this year. It was the only Bangladeshi film to be nominated in the Russia-Islamic World category, along with nine other movies from different countries. | https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/shilpakala-academy-screen-saatao-63-districts-31st-3507081 | 2024-01-01T03:41:15Z |
Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police has announced cash rewards for the people who will provide information & intelligence on trans border tunnels, terror activities and terrorists.
“Provide information and intelligence on trans border tunnels, drones, narcotics, terror activities and terrorists and receive cash rewards”, police said in a statement.
It said the “general public can share such information with district Senior Superintendents of Police and the identity of the person will be kept secret.”
A reward of “Rs 5 lakh would be given to the person who locates the trans-border tunnel used by Anti National Elements (ANEs) to tranship terrorists, explosives and contraband consignments”, police said.
It said Rs 3 lakh to those whoever sights a drone flown from across the border to drop narcotics or explosive material and which leads to the recovery of the said dropped material.
Similar cash reward would be given to those whoever gave actionable intelligence about a person connected with receiving from deliveries and or transporting arms ammunition, norcotics from border, Line of Control to hinterland or Punjab and the said intelligence get corroborated during further action.
Police has also announced Rs 2 lakh reward for those who will provide information about the persons talking to Pakistan based terrorist handlers or separatists in jails.
“Persons who will provide information about the persons talking to or communicating with terrorist handlers across the border or with their agents with Jammu and Kashmir would be given a reward of Rs 2 lakh”, it said and added “branding persons as Mukbirs and passing on their personnel details, moment of off duty security personnel or government servants for their targeting and information”.
One lakh to those persons who will provide information about the persons who are inciting people to join terrorist ranks in masjids, madrassas, schools or colleges.
Whosoever provides specific information about the presence of terrorists, resulting in successful operation leading to arrest or combat, a cash reward will be provided as per category in A, B, C ranging from Rs 2 lakh to 12.5 lakh accordingly.
Police have also provided contact phone numbers of SSP of all 23 sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. | https://thenorthlines.com/cash-rewards-for-providing-inform-about-trans-border-tunnels-terrorists/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:16Z |
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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
- 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
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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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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones tip-toed around talk of their acrimonious split almost 30 years ago, when they had just teamed as coach and owner to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Whether that breakup was the reason it took Jones so long to put Johnson in the team’s ring of honor doesn’t matter much at this point to both Pro Football Hall of Famers.
The bottom line is Johnson is joining Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group of one of the NFL’s storied franchises.
Johnson was greeted by the Hall of Fame “Triplets” who headlined his Super Bowl teams — quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and receiver Michael Irvin — for the ceremony at halftime of Saturday night’s regular-season home finale against the Detroit Lions.
“Thank you, Jerry Jones, for bringing me to the Dallas Cowboys,” Johnson told the crowd.
Johnson capped his acceptance speech with a dramatic pause as he walked up to Irvin, turned and offered his famous catchphrase, “How ’bout them Cowboys!” He said it the first time in the locker room after Dallas won at San Francisco in the NFC championship game before the first Super Bowl victory.
“You can say whatever you want to about my human reaction or frailties,” Jones said before the game. “I say this today, he’s there because it’s the right thing. He was always going in the ring of honor, whether I put him in or my kids put him in.”
One of the theories behind the abrupt end of Johnson’s tenure in 1994 was a tussle over who should get credit for the dramatic turnaround in Dallas.
The Cowboys went from 1-15 in 1989 — the year Jones bought the Cowboys and hired Johnson after firing the only coach Dallas ever had in Landry — to the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in franchise history to cap the 1992 and ’93 seasons.
“I think we’re past who gets credit,” Johnson said. “The two of us, working together, made history. When I say working together, we talked every single day. I don’t ever recall us having a difference of opinion.”
Others would suggest Johnson’s take is revisionist history, because he was incensed 30 years ago over suggestions from Jones, also the team’s general manager, that any one of 500 coaches could have won a title with the Dallas roster.
Barry Switzer did it two years after the split of Jones and Johnson, who were teammates at Arkansas in the early 1960s. But critics never stopped suggesting the 1995 title was with Johnson’s players, and the Cowboys haven’t even reached an NFC championship game since that season.
Aikman was working the game as an analyst for ESPN and hustled down from the broadcast booth to join the ceremony. He stood with Irvin and Smith during the presentation, which started with Johnson walking through a greeting line of dozens of players from his Super Bowl run.
“It means everything to me and my teammates and everybody that was a part of those teams,” Aikman said on ESPN during the first half. “And the circle has been closed tonight at halftime.”
After two years away from football, Johnson returned with the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and led them to the playoffs the last three of his four seasons. But Miami never got past the divisional round.
The 80-year-old Johnson, a Texas native, has been a Fox studio analyst the past two decades and was enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 2020, three years after Jones.
Now Johnson’s name will be inside AT&T Stadium along with Landry, who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles in the 1970s and is fifth on the career list with 250 regular-season victories.
“I don’t think anybody can ever imagine what this means to me,” said Johnson, who won the 1987 college national championship at Miami. “This was a special time in my life. This was something that paid dividends for me the rest of my life. We took over the worst football team in the NFL. Not only did we win Super Bowls, but we were able to put together the team of the ’90s.”
Because of that, the split left many, including Johnson’s players, wondering what might have been had he stayed. Not only is Johnson past the question of credit, he doesn’t think much about “what ifs” either.
“Sometimes I’m kind of like a gypsy,” Johnson said. “I’ve never been anywhere more than five years. Got the point after winning a couple of Super Bowls, almost to the point of, ‘I’ve accomplished what I want to accomplish.’ Sometimes you lose sight of what you can do because of what you’ve already done.”
Johnson suggested he and Jones weren’t communicating as well at the end of their time together in Dallas as they had at the beginning, when they both faced a firestorm of criticism.
Jones suggested he let the sudden success of the Cowboys go to his head.
“What Jimmy brings is a lot of the best of me, enthusiasm, what have you,” Jones recalled telling his parents just before the split became public in 1994. “When it’s going the other way, I don’t like myself. It’s taking away from it. That mentality probably caused me to be not as tolerant as maybe we could have gone.”
A sense of closure for many of those issues was coming a few hours later.
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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/ap-jimmy-johnson-joins-cowboys-ring-of-honor-30-years-after-ugly-split-with-jerry-jones/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:20Z |
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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13:58, 17 February 2019 | GMT +6
European Judo Open Rome 2019: Kazakh sportsmen grab two medals
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakhstan's national judo team celebrates two medals grabbed by our sportsmen at the European Judo Open Rome 2019, Kazinform reports citing Olympic.kz.
It should be noted that both judokas competed in one and the same weight division (-60kg).
Unfortunately, Dauren Syukenov who had qualified for the final stage failed to win over Azerbaijani Oruj Valizada and became the silver medalist of the event.
Bauyrzhan Zhauyntayev who fought against Mongolian Ariunbold Enkhtaivan grabbed bronze. | https://en.inform.kz/news/european-judo-open-rome-2019-kazakh-sportsmen-grab-two-medals_a3499073/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:22Z |
Srinagar, Dec 31: The Central government has declared another Kashmiri separatist group “Tehreek-e-Hurriyat” (TeH) as unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
“The “Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH) has been declared an “Unlawful Assocition” under UAPA”, Home Minister Amit shah said on X on Sunday.
“The outfit is involved in forbidden activities to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India and establish Islamic rule”, Shah said.
He said that the “group spreading anti-India propaganda and continuing terror activities to fuel secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir”.
“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, any individual or organisation found involved in anti-India activities will be thwarted forthwith”, the Union Minister added.
TeH was headed by deceased separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who was succeeded by Masarat Alam.
On December 27, Alam's group Muslim League was also banned by the Government of India for five years under UAPA. | https://thenorthlines.com/centre-bans-separatist-tehreek-e-hurriyat-under-uapa/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:23Z |
Stan Lee’s 101st birthday, The Academy pays tribute
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences commemorated the 101st birth anniversary of renowned comic book writer Stan Lee by showcasing a special video montage highlighting his cameo appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The heartfelt tribute was shared by the organisation on Friday.
In an Instagram post, The Academy captioned the montage, "The one, the only...Stan the Man," paying homage to Lee's immense contribution to the world of comics and films.
The video tribute begins by featuring Stan Lee's cameo in Spider-Man 3, where his impactful line, "You know, I guess there is one person who can make a difference," resonates symbolically, not just for Peter Parker in the movie, but for Lee himself. His groundbreaking creations redefined the landscape of superhero comics.
Collaborating with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, Lee introduced iconic superheroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, the Scarlet Witch, and Black Widow to audiences worldwide.
Although Lee retired from Marvel Comics in the 1990s, his association with the Marvel Cinematic Universe continued. He made memorable cameo appearances in several acclaimed films such as "Iron Man 3", "Black Panther", "Thor: Ragnarok", and "Ant-Man", solidifying his status as a significant figure in the Marvel film legacy.
Recognised for his invaluable contributions to Marvel Comics, Lee held the distinguished title of Executive Producer in nearly every Marvel-based film produced.
The montage presented by The Academy encapsulates Lee's various cameo appearances throughout the years, culminating with his posthumous appearance in "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).
The world lost the legendary comics creator on November 12, 2018, at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and resonate across generations. | https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/stan-lees-101st-birthday-the-academy-pays-tribute-3506381 | 2024-01-01T03:41:23Z |
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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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Pistons vs. Rockets: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - January 1
The Houston Rockets (15-15), on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Toyota Center, will try to snap a three-game losing skid when hosting the Detroit Pistons (3-29). This matchup is at 8:00 PM ET on Space City Home Network and BSDET.
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Pistons vs. Rockets Game Info
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Toyota Center
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Pistons vs. Rockets Betting Trends
- The Rockets outscore opponents by 2.6 points per game (scoring 112.3 points per game to rank 23rd in the league while giving up 109.7 per outing to rank second in the NBA) and have a +77 scoring differential overall.
- The Pistons are being outscored by 10.9 points per game, with a -350 scoring differential overall. They put up 110.3 points per game (27th in NBA), and allow 121.2 per outing (25th in league).
- These two teams average 222.6 points per game combined, 3.9 less than this game's total.
- These two teams give up 230.9 points per game combined, 4.4 more points than the over/under for this matchup.
- Houston has put together a 19-11-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Detroit is 12-20-0 ATS this season.
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10:48, 19 February 2019 | GMT +6
Ex-Vice Minister of Healthcare gets new job
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Alexey Tsoi has been named as the head of the Medical Center Hospital of the President's Affairs Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports.
Tsoi boasts extensive experience in the sphere of medical management as well as degrees in Medicine, Law and Business Administration.
Prior to the appointment he was the Vice Minister of Healthcare. | https://en.inform.kz/news/ex-vice-minister-of-healthcare-gets-new-job_a3499603/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:29Z |
NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is imbued with the spirit of ‘Viksit Bharat' and self-reliance, and asserted that this spirit and momentum has to be maintained in 2024 as well.
In the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also emphasised on physical and mental health and highlighted several unique efforts for ‘Fit India'.
During the broadcast, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru, Indian Women's Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, chess legend Vishwanathan Anand and actor Akshay Kumar shared their fitness tips.
In his remarks, Modi said India is brimming with self-confidence and is imbued with the spirit of ‘Viksit Bharat (developed India)' and self-reliance.
“We have to maintain the same spirit and momentum in 2024 as well,” Modi said.
He also said that India becoming an ‘innovation hub' symbolises the fact that “we are not going to stop”.
India, he said, accomplished many special achievements this year, including the passage of the women's reservation bill.
The prime minister also said that the entire country is enthused about the Ram temple in Ayodhya and people are expressing feelings in different ways.
“You must have seen that in the last few days new songs and bhajans have been composed on Shri Ram and Ayodhya. Many people are writing new poems as well.
“I have also shared some bhajans and songs on my social media. It seems that the world of art is becoming a participant in this historic moment in its unique style,” he said.
“A thought comes to my mind that should we share all such creations with a common hashtag? I request you to share your creations on social media with #SHRIRAMBHAJAN,” Modi said. | https://thenorthlines.com/india-brimming-with-confidence-imbued-with-spirit-of-self-reliance-pm/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:30Z |
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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Top 10 actors dominating OTT conversations in 2023
In the dynamic landscape of Bengali entertainment, 2023 has proven to be a year of cinematic brilliance, particularly in the realm of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms. The virtual space has become a battleground of talent, with actors rising to prominence through their exceptional performances in web series and films.
As we bid adieu to 2023, it's time to acknowledge and celebrate the top 10 actors who have been the talk of the town, captivating audiences with their unmatched acting prowess.
Mosharraf Karim
Mosharraf Karim, celebrated for his iconic portrayal of OC Harun in the "Mahanagar" sequel, has stolen the spotlight once again this year. His enthralling performances have not only delighted audiences but also propelled him to the forefront of discussions. As the lead character of Golam Sohrab Dodul's web-series "Mobaroknama", he further solidified his position as the undisputed star of the digital screen.
Nasir Uddin Khan
The actor took the media by storm with his extraordinary performance in Shihab Shaheen's "Myself Allen Swapan". His performances resonated deeply with audiences, earning him immense love and praise.
Arifin Shuvoo
Arifin Shuvoo's performance in Mizanur Rahman Aryan's "Unish 20" earned him accolades and love from the audience. His on-screen chemistry with Afsan Ara Bindu was well-received, and his portrayal of the character Apu stood out.
Azmeri Haque Badhan
In Shankha Dasgupta's web-series "Guti", Azmeri Haque Badhan became a subject of fervent discussion for her incomparable acting as Sultana. Her exceptional skills brought a unique dimension to the character, making her the standout actress in this web series.
Mehazabien Chowdhury
Vicky Zahed's "Ami Ki Tumi" web series saw Mehazabien Chowdhury winning hearts with her versatile performance. Fans appreciating diverse talents found her work especially appealing. Her appearance in the web film "Neel Joler Kabbo", directed by Shihab Shaheen, further showcased her acting finesse.
Nusrat Imrose Tisha
In Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Something Like an Autobiography", Nusrat Imrose Tisha deeply resonated with audiences, portraying the story of her life with engaging acting.
Rafiat Rashid Mithila
Rafiat Rashid Mithila's performance in Shihab Shaheen's "Myself Allen Swapan" series rose above the conventional roles she usually plays and delighted audiences, establishing her as another talented actress in the industry.
Tasnia Farin
Tasnia Farin's excellent acting in Mizanur Rahman Aryan's "Punormilone" web-film gained appreciation upon its OTT release. Her presence in the web series "Baba Someone's Follow Me", directed by Shihab Shaheen, further showcased her acting prowess.
Tama Mirza
In the web series "Friday", directed by Raihan Rafi, Tama Mirza delivered a remarkable performance, making her character a topic of discussion throughout the year.
Shahnaz Sumi
Shahnaz Sumi, a new-generation actress, began the year in the limelight for her role as Shabnam in the web series "Buker Moddhey Agun". Towards the year's end, her remarkable acting in the web series "Mobaroknama" alongside Mosharraf Karim has received considerable praise, cementing her status as a rising star in the industry.
As we reflect on the year gone by, these actors have not only defined the Bengali digital landscape but have also showcased the immense talent that the industry has to offer. The coming years undoubtedly hold even more promise, with these actors continuing to captivate audiences with their craft and leaving an enduring impact on the world of OTT entertainment. | https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/top-10-actors-dominating-ott-conversations-2023-3506596 | 2024-01-01T03:41:30Z |
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Celebrities Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024
Happy New Year’s 2024!
On Sunday (Dec. 31) going into Monday (Jan. 1), the world rang in the new year in various celebrations. While some stars celebrated in the form of television specials, others shared their festivities via social media.
On Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, a slew of artists are set to perform including Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, Bebe Rexha, Green Day, Renee Rapp, among others. NewJeans will even take the stage live from South Korea.
Meanwhile on New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, musicians including Enrique Iglesias, Maroon 5, the Jonas Brothers, Flo Rida, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, and Rod Stewart will perform for the televised special.
Las Vegas is heating up for the nighttime celebration with intimate concerts from Kelly Clarkson at Planet Hollywood, Post Malone at Fountainebleau and Christina Aguilera at Voltaire.
Derek Hough took to social media to reflect on his 2023 along with how grateful he is for his wife, Hayley Erbert, amid her recovery from two life-saving brain surgeries.
See more New Year's Eve social media posts, below. | https://popcrush.com/celebrities-celebrate-new-years-eve-2024/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:34Z |
Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - January 1
The Houston Rockets (15-15) will try to stop a three-game winning streak when they host the Detroit Pistons (3-29) on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Toyota Center as 7.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on Space City Home Network and BSDET.
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Pistons vs. Rockets Game Info & Odds
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: Space City Home Network and BSDET
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- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Toyota Center
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- Prediction: Rockets 121 - Pistons 106
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Spread & Total Prediction for Pistons vs. Rockets
- Pick ATS: Rockets (- 7.5)
- Computer Predicted Spread: Rockets (-15.8)
- Pick OU:
Under (227.5)
- Computer Predicted Total: 226.8
- The Rockets have covered more often than the Pistons this season, tallying an ATS record of 19-11-0, compared to the 12-20-0 record of the Pistons.
- As a 7.5-point underdog or more in 2023-24, Detroit is 8-12 against the spread compared to the 3-0 ATS record Houston racks up as a 7.5-point favorite.
- When it comes to going over the total in 2023-24, Houston does it less often (40% of the time) than Detroit (62.5%).
- The Rockets have a .778 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (7-2) this season while the Pistons have a .103 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (3-26).
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Pistons Performance Insights
- On offense, the Pistons are the fourth-worst squad in the league (110.3 points per game). On defense, they are 25th (121.2 points allowed per game).
- At 43.6 rebounds per game and 42.9 rebounds conceded, Detroit is 19th and 11th in the NBA, respectively.
- The Pistons are 20th in the league in assists (25.5 per game) in 2023-24.
- In terms of turnovers, Detroit is second-worst in the league in committing them (15.7 per game). And it is fifth-worst in forcing them (11.8 per game).
- The Pistons are the second-worst team in the league in 3-pointers made (10.1 per game) and third-worst in 3-point percentage (33.7%).
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09:16, 18 February 2019 | GMT +6
Experienced Kazakh karateka hauls gold in UAE
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstani karateka Darkhan Asadilov hauled gold at the Karate Premier League - Dubai 2019, Kazinform has learnt from Olympic.kz.
Asadilov celebrated confident victory over Japanese Yunosuke Minami in the final of the tournament.
Another Kazakhstan Didar Amirali settled for silver in the Men's 67kg final succumbing to Steven Da Costa of France.
Bronze went to Kaisar Alpysbai who defeated an Italian karateka 6:0 in the Men's 60kg bronze bout. | https://en.inform.kz/news/experienced-kazakh-karateka-hauls-gold-in-uae_a3499175/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:36Z |
NEW DELHI, Dec 31: India has logged 841 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in 227 days, while the number of active cases of the infection have been recorded at 4,309, the health ministry said on Sunday.
Three new fatalities due to COVID-19, one each from Kerala, Karnataka and Bihar, have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 a.m.
India had recorded 865 new cases on May 19.
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
The daily numbers were in lakhs at the peak of the pandemic, which began in early 2020 and has seen more than 4.5 crore people getting infected and over 5.3 lakh deaths in about four years since then across the country.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease stands at over 4.4 crore with a national recovery rate of 98.81%, according to the ministry's website.
According to the website, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccines have so far been administered in the country. | https://thenorthlines.com/india-records-841-new-covid-19-cases/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:37Z |
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Where is ‘Hangor Nodi Grenade’s Raees?
Acclaimed Bangladeshi author Selina Hossain's "Hangor Nodi Grenade" (Shark, River, Grenade) is a bold testament to the Liberation War 1971, representing not only the freedom fighters but how ordinary people of this country persevered, suffered and created resistance with no arms but life-altering sacrifices.
The story was supposed to be adapted to the screen by none other than maestro Satyajit Ray; however, it didn't happen. Later, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Chashi Nazrul Islam, a freedom fighter himself, adapted Selina's timeless classic tale into celluloid screen.
As the immensely impactful and popular film "Hangor Nodi Grenade" observes the 26th year of its release this year, journalist Makful Hossain from Prothom Alo traces back the footprints of one of its breakout stars, Bijoy Chowdhury, who portrayed the character of an autistic young man in the film and made this character a household name in Bangladesh since its release.
So much so that most people except his family and close friends call the actor Bijoy Chowdhury his character's name in the movie, Raees. Bijoy, a 51-year-old, is now a businessman and known by this name in his locality in Badda, Dhaka.
So what made the character of "Raees" so relatable to Bangladeshi audiences? "Chashi Sir offered me this film in 1994 when I was just a 22-year-old. The shooting for the film commenced only 25 days after that in Manikganj's Jhitka village with renowned actors Sohel Rana, Suchorita and Aruna Biswas in lead roles."
"We shot for 18 days straight. The film finally was released to the theatres on November 21, 1997. We had received so much love and appreciation for our movie from the masses, film industry legends and critics alike. It was phenomenal," said Bijoy.
"The most famous scene in the film, where 'Raees' gets shot by the Pakistani Army, I was feeling really nervous before that. But Chashi Nazrul Islam assured me and made me feel secure and finally, the shot was taken in only one shot," recalls Bijoy.
"After the film, people started calling me 'Raees' everywhere I went. Audiences loved me, and it is still the case 26 years after the release of the film. I really love it," said the actor.
Regarding the fame of Bijoy, his father, Monir Chowdhury, a retired official, said, "Even my friends call me by 'Raees's father'. I feel so proud of my son's achievements. He should have gotten the national award for his performance, but it is fine; he got the recognition he deserved from the masses. That makes me happy."
Bijoy Chowdhury debuted with Raihan Mujeeb's 1993 film "Prem Preeti", and his last film was "Lat Bhai" in 1997. Since he wasn't offered good characters like "Raees", he has not done any films since 1997, said Bijoy, adding that he will reconsider acting again if he gets good scripts.
After leaving the film industry, Bijoy ventured into the restaurant and textile export business as a professional career. Now, he has an office and Baridhara DOHS, where he exports textile garments to India. Bijoy, along with his family, often visits the village where the film was shot and receives the love he does in the film from the locals. "It is one of those instances where a character goes beyond itself and gets blended into reality, organically and soulfully," concludes Bijoy, adding about his character in the film and the heartwarming love that he receives for it.
Renowned filmmaker Chashi Nazrul Islam made the film in 1997, based on Selina Hossain's novel of the same name. Suchorita, Sohel Rana and Aruna Biswas are among the central cast. The film won three national film awards: Best Director (Chashi Nazrul), Best Story (Selina Hossain), and Best Actress (Suchorita). | https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/where-hangor-nodi-grenades-raees-3506386 | 2024-01-01T03:41:38Z |
Grimes Responds to Critics Labeling Her a ‘Nazi,’ Is ‘Proud of White Culture’
Grimes responded to critics who labeled her a "Nazi" for being "proud of white culture."
On New Year's Eve (Dec. 31), the "Oblivion" singer shared an initial post and responses to her followers on Twitter (X). She labeled herself a "human suprematist" as "humans are amazing."
"I'm called a Nazi because I happily am proud of white culture. But every day I think fondly of the brown king Cyrus the Great who invented the first ever empire, and the Japanese icon Murasaki Shikibu who wrote the first novel ever. What if humans just loved each other? History teaches us that we have all been, and always will be - great," she wrote.
One user responded to the tweet by writing about her ex, Elon Musk, and his stance on illegal immigration and white supremacy. She retorted, "Everyone who wants to join in to contribute should be allowed. I am an immigrant to America, I hope I get to stay here, same as many others."
Grimes added that she believes in Tolkien's belief that the Nazis damaged "the melting pot that is 'white culture.' My complaint is the western ignorance of everything else, such as Kublai Khan's popularization of paper money and mechanics."
When another user requested that she delete this thread, she responded that she doesn't care and that she "will ride always for the beauty and ingenuity of all humans. It is only those who refuse to look at history who think anyone superior or inferior and I will happily die on this hill."
Grimes shared that her New Year's resolution is to "remind us that humans [are] sick and if [you] want to lie to [yourself] and pretend that every race hasn't lead us all at one point or another ur self sabotaging. We belong together."
She concluded her responses to fellow Twitter users by noting that all cultures have "participated in horrible things and the industrialization of slavery is arguably the worst of all." Grimes noted that there are still "great humans among us in the past and now." At the end of the day, she believes that "all humans have contributed to our worst and best." | https://popcrush.com/grimes-responds-nazi-label-proud-white-culture/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:40Z |
Michigan State vs. Iowa Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - January 2
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST|Updated: 58 minutes ago
Tuesday's game between the No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes (13-1) and the Michigan State Spartans (11-2) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena has a good chance to be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 84-73 and heavily favors Iowa to come out on top. Game time is at 9:00 PM ET on January 2.
The Spartans are coming off of a 98-87 win against Penn State in their most recent outing on Saturday.
Michigan State vs. Iowa Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa
- How to Watch on TV: Peacock
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Michigan State vs. Iowa Score Prediction
- Prediction: Iowa 84, Michigan State 73
Michigan State Schedule Analysis
- On December 30, the Spartans registered their signature win of the season, a 98-87 victory over the Penn State Lady Lions, who are a top 50 team (No. 43), according to our computer rankings.
- When facing Quadrant 1 teams, the Spartans are 1-2 (.333%) -- tied for the 23rd-most victories.
- When facing Quadrant 2 teams, Michigan State is 2-0 (1.000%) -- tied for the 19th-most victories.
- Against Quadrant 4 opponents, Michigan State is 7-0 (1.000%) -- tied for the 14th-most victories.
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Michigan State 2023-24 Best Wins
- 98-87 on the road over Penn State (No. 43) on December 30
- 83-76 over Richmond (No. 58) on December 20
- 102-64 on the road over DePaul (No. 77) on November 30
- 95-69 over JMU (No. 104) on November 23
- 99-55 at home over Wright State (No. 170) on November 12
Michigan State Leaders
- Julia Ayrault: 14.4 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.2 STL, 2.5 BLK, 52.3 FG%, 34.1 3PT% (14-for-41)
- Moira Joiner: 16.4 PTS, 1.5 STL, 49.7 FG%, 41.4 3PT% (36-for-87)
- DeeDee Hagemann: 14.1 PTS, 1.2 STL, 56.3 FG%, 51.1 3PT% (23-for-45)
- Theryn Hallock: 9.5 PTS, 1.2 STL, 42.6 FG%, 27.0 3PT% (10-for-37)
- Tory Ozment: 9.5 PTS, 1.4 STL, 53.4 FG%, 40.0 3PT% (10-for-25)
Michigan State Performance Insights
- The Spartans are outscoring opponents by 27.4 points per game, with a +356 scoring differential overall. They put up 92.5 points per game (third in college basketball) and give up 65.1 per contest (205th in college basketball).
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External sources account for 75 pct of S. Korea's fine dust pollution
SEOUL. KAZINFORM External sources accounted for 75 percent of South Korea's ultrafine dust air pollution in January, a state-run environment agency said Wednesday.
South Korea saw a drastic rise in the average level of ultrafine dust particles, those smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, in between Jan. 11 and 15. According to the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), a think tank under the Ministry of Environment, external sources from China, Mongolia, North Korea and Japan were responsible for 75 percent of ultrafine dust particles in South Korea during that period, YONHAP reported.
During the Jan. 11-15 period, South Korea's cubic meter concentration of ultrafine dust was above 36 micrograms, which authorities classify as "bad" air quality. | https://en.inform.kz/news/external-sources-account-for-75-pct-of-s-korea-s-fine-dust-pollution_a3495551/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:43Z |
SRIHARIKOTA (AP), Dec 31: ISRO is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday.
The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, would carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.
The 25-hour countdown commenced on Sunday for the lift-off scheduled at 9.10 am from the first launch pad at this spaceport, located about 135 kms east of Chennai on January 1.
“The countdown commenced for PSLV-C58 at 8.10 am today,” ISRO sources said. The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is aimed to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. Besides ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study — the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
While space-based X-ray astronomy has been established in India focusing on imaging, and time domain studies, Monday's mission marks a major value-addition to the scientific fraternity, the space agency said.
The objective of the PSLV-C58 mission includes measuring polarisation of X-rays in the energy band 8-30 keV emanating from about 50 potential cosmic sources, to carry out long term spectral and temporal studies of cosmic x-ray sources.
The X-Ray polarisation serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for examining the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources. The primary payload of XPoSat is POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) which is designed to measure polarimetry parameters by Raman Research Institute and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) built by the U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru.
The Mission life is about 5 years. The space-based study of X-Ray polarisation is gaining utmost importance internationally, and in this context, the XPoSat mission would play a significant role, ISRO added. XPoSat is anticipated to bring substantial benefits to the Astronomy community globally.
Apart from its capability of timing and spectroscopy-based observations, the insights derived from X-ray polarisation measurements on celestial objects like black holes, neutron stars, and active galactic nuclei, hold the potential to significantly improve the understanding of their physics.
The mission is poised to play a pivotal role in building expertise in X-Ray polarimetry in India, providing a foundation for future advancements and fostering a collaborative network within the astronomy community.
The 44.4-meter-tall PSLV rocket would first deploy the primary satellite into a 650 km Low Earth Orbit around 21 minutes after lift-off and later the scientists would bring the satellite to a lower altitude of about 350 km by restarting the fourth stage of the vehicle, for conducting the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) experiment.
It may be recalled that the space agency conducted a similar scientific experiment using POEM-2 in the PSLV-C55 mission in April 2023. The rocket that will fly is the PSLV-DL variant which has a lift-off mass of 260 tonnes.
The fourth stage is configured as a 3-axis stabilized Orbital platform for conducting experiments. The payloads are Radiation Shielding Experiment Module by TakeMe2Space, Women Engineered Satellite by LBS Institute of Technology for Women, BeliefSat (an amateur radio satellite) built by K J Somaiya Institute of Technology, Green Impulse Transmitter by Inspecity Space Labs Pvt Ltd, LEATTD — Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Technologies Technology Demonstrator by Dhruva Space Pvt Ltd, RUDRA 0.3HPGP and ARKA 200 developed by Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd, Dust Experiment (DEX) built by PRL, ISRO and Fuel Cell Power System and Si based High Energy cell built by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. (Agencies) | https://thenorthlines.com/isro-to-launch-dedicated-scientific-satellite-to-study-black-holes/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:44Z |
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On a year-end binge? Directors recommend their favourites!
A plethora of OTT content was released in 2023, captivating audiences and fueling discussions throughout the year. Let's take a glance at the top 5 favourite OTT contents from around the globe, as selected by Bangladeshi renowned directors.
Ashfaque Nipun
My most favourite show from this year is Amazon Prime's "Jubilee". I am a die-hard fan of Vikramaditya Motwane, and boy, the way he ran this humongous show on the Indian Film industry pre and post-partition era, is tremendous! I loved the fact how a tragic love story had woven into the ruthless movie business, its studio and star system and despite whatever happens the show must go on! The cherry on the top is the great soundtrack which grows on you.
I am a huge Scandi Noir and Nordic Noir fan. The show "The Chestnut Man" (Netflix) has all the ingredients of a great Nordic Noir such as violent and gruesome serial murders, a work obsessive female detective, an initially hostile detective partnership, and a dark grizzly, in this case autumnal, mood pervading throughout. For a story concerned with mangled corpses, haunting blood pools, and a weaponisation of a childhood arts and crafts project, there's a neatness to it all that feels oddly storybook.
My next favourite is "The Last of Us" (HBO Max), I loved the terrifying premise of series. It is what if it wasn't a flu-like virus that threatened the existence of humankind, but a parasitic fungus that used rising temperatures to evolve and switch hosts, from ants to humans? Probably the best video game adaptation ever put to screen, the show manages to find humanity in the ruins which makes it worth the hardship.
Another great show, in my opinion, is "Scoop" (Netflix). This series is based on journalist Jigna Vora's biographical memoir Behind Bars in Byculla. What intrigued me the most about this series was the showrunner Hansal Mehta never tried to manipulate the audience in his narrative about the story or any character in particular and that shed all the commercial factors and made the show grittier. It also reflects upon how in different situations and socio-economic stages human behaviour becomes greedy, manipulative, helpless yet strong.
"Beckham" (Netflix) is one of my much-loved shows from this year since I am a huge fan of football, while an anti-United supporter! But David Beckham, the character goes beyond Manchester United. This show successfully dissects the early age of Beckham, his difficult period in England team, the infamous tiff between Sir Alex Ferguson and him and his spicy conjugal life with his wife Victoria Spice. A thoroughly enjoyable show for even a non-football fan and a real-life story of triumph.
Tanim Noor
In my opinion, "The Last of Us" is the best series of the year. Adapted from a video game, its brilliant grip of emotion and engaging plot makes it worth watching. Another series that I liked is "The Railway Men" (Netflix), it tells the heroic true story of railway workers who risked their lives to save thousands during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984. An absolutely great performance with excellent script. The next project that I prefer is "The Night Agent" (Netflix) -- very entertaining, engaging and thrilling series.
The social and political reality of the contemporary times has once again been portrayed brilliantly in "Mohanagar 2" (Hoichoi). While, Mosharraf Karim's outstanding performance has mesmerised everyone every moment. Fazlur Rahman Babu, Afsana Mimi, Brindabon Das, Tanzika Amin, and Dibya Joyti, all portrayed their roles exceptionally. Congratulations to Ashfaque Nipun, and as an audience, I would like to ask him, when is "Mohanagar 3" coming?
The first spin-off original series in Bangladesh, "Myself Allen Swapan" (Chorki), has been a successful and rewarding production. Nasir Uddin Khan and Mithila's performance were appreciable, leaving a lasting impression on the audience for a long time. Congratulations to the director Shihab Shaheen for this achievement.
Shankha Dasgupta
I would keep the Netflix drama series "The Crown" (Netflix) first, for the solid performances by the artistes and wonderful set design. My second favourite would be "Jubilee" -- thanks to Vikramaditya Motwane for creating a beautiful sweet story that has all elements of emotions perfectly combined within the entire show. Next is "Dahaad" (Amazon Prime), a series that delivers impeccable acting which feels incredibly realistic. The performers bring the characters to life so convincingly that you forget you're watching a work of fiction.
I have to mention "The Railway Men", it is a must watch series for anyone seeking a riveting blend of drama, suspense, and historical intrigue. The storytelling is masterful, weaving together the lives of characters against the backdrop of railway history in a way that keeps you on the edge of your seat. My next favourites are Ashfaque Nipun directorial "Mohanagar 2" particularly for Mosharraf Karim's performance and "Something Like an Autobiography" (Chorki) directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, for its realistic approach and incredible performances by the artistes. Both of the contents have contributed a lot to bring positive changes in the OTT scenario of this year.
Vicky Zahed
If you love cinema, you'll love "Jubilee"! It is a melancholic love letter to cinema. To me, this is Vikramaditya Motwane's best work till date. I am following his work since "Lootera" and he is growing with leaps and bounds.
"The Fall of the house of Usher" (Netflix) is my second favourite this year. Mike Flanagan strikes again! He is an avid Kubrick fan just like me. This info makes his work more appealing to me. His new series is a perfect blend of gothic horror with mystery. On number three I will keep Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar 2", it is one of my favorite shows from Bangladesh. Although I liked season 1 more, but season 2 has its own plus points. In season 2, we see unpredictable layers of OC Harun's character, and as always, Ashfaque Nipun never fails to keep the audience hooked! Another show, "The Last of Us" is a brilliant work in the dystopian sci-fi genre. The drama has been meticulously constructed throughout the entire show. Bella Ramsay and Pedro Pascal equally shone in this series. Another show from Bangladesh would be "Myself Allen Swapan", which I found a very enjoyable to watch. Shihab Shaheen is aging like a fine wine. Nasir Uddin Khan deserves all the accolades he is getting for this series.
Raka Noshin Nower
This year, my most favourite series would be "Guti" (Chorki), directed by Shankha Dasgupta. As an audience, I watch everything with critical eyes, and to me logic is very important. Being able to keep the logical connection between a contents' plot and sub-plot is very important and I believe the director have done it amazingly. This project seemed flawless to me. The background music was really good, and it was fantastically shot. I have never watched such great show in Bangladesh before. "Dahaad" is another show that kept me engaged, especially the performances, they are just mind-blowing! I am a huge fan of Vijay Varma and he was as always phenomenal.
The DOP of the project, Tonoy has worked in Bangladesh as well. He did his work brilliantly. The revelation of each episode was intriguing and it is an essential element to keep the audience hooked. Since it is a crime drama, thus the story development is really important, and to me it was just great!
Amongst Bangladeshi shows, I really liked "Mohanagar 2" and actually I have to confess that I watched the first season of "Mohanagar" so late that it made me realised that I should have watched it earlier. The second season is so well made, and it has all the commercial elements in it. I would like to see the 10th season of "Mohanagar" coming in the upcoming years, and I would also want to become a part of it.
I have become Ashfaque Nipun's fan after watching it. His show gave me inspiration and courage as a filmmaker. Another one is Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Something Like an Autobiography", it is so believable and close to heart. I really loved its cinematography which created a realistic approach for the film.
By the end of the year, I watched "The Railway Men", and it made me say, 'What a beautiful series!' Yasha the editor of this film is one my closest friends and she taught me a lot of things. The script is so well written and the writer must be praised for giving such effort. Also, it is a performance-based show, that will keep the audience engaged till the end.
After watching this show, as a filmmaker and writer myself, it made me think that we have so many stories from all around the country, we should research, explore and take attempt to portray such plot on-screens. | https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/year-end-binge-directors-recommend-their-favourites-3506591 | 2024-01-01T03:41:46Z |
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday (Dec 31) said the city of Rome has to improve its basic services for residents and visitors before the start of the 2025 Holy Year that is expected to draw tens of millions of pilgrims.
Francis made his comments at the Vatican's traditional year-end vespers of thanksgiving, known as the Te Deum, about six hours before the start of the New Year.
"Are we working, each in his own way, to make this city a sign of hope for those who live here and those who visit?" he asked in his homily in St. Peter's Basilica.
Roberto Gualtieri, the mayor of the city that is plagued by inefficient public transport, overflowing garbage bins and traffic congestion, was sitting in the first row. The pope later shook his hand.
Francis, 87, said the city in particular needs to become more user friendly for the elderly and those with mobility problems.
In most neighbourhoods, particularly outside the centre, wheelchair users and the elderly have to navigate their way around cars parked on sidewalks or blocking mobility ramps, usually with impunity for their owners.
Francis said the city needs "simple decorum and normal functionality" because a "more liveable city for its residents is also more welcoming for everyone."
Rome hosts a Holy Year, also known as a Jubilee Year, at least every 25 years. Pilgrims flock to the city to pray at its many holy sites and receive special blessings.
The city's notorious traffic has been made even worse recently because of construction sites in preparation for the 2025 Holy Year, including road underpasses and overdue extensions to its small subway system.
ALSO READ: In Christmas Day message, pope decries Gaza's 'appalling harvest' of civilian deaths | https://www.asiaone.com/world/pope-francis-tells-rome-clean-its-act-2025-holy-year | 2024-01-01T03:41:48Z |
EYOF 2019 kicks off in Bosnian capital Sarajevo
The official opening ceremony was started with lighting the Olympic flame by Bosnia and Herzegovina's best athlete Larisa Ceric, Anadolu Agency reports.
The parade of 1,500 athletes and traditional folk dances of thousands of dancers created a colorful and visual atmosphere at Asim Ferhatovic Hase Olympic Stadium in Sarajevo.
Chairman of the tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik and members of the presidency Zeljko Komsic and Sefik Dzaferovic along with Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and other local officials attended the ceremony.
At his opening speech, Dodik said the young people represent their countries in the best way through sports.
"We are happy to see the Olympic fire once again in Sarajevo," he added.
Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics.
The city's Mayor Abdulah Skaka labelled that EYOF 2019 as "a historical event" for Bosnia.
A total of 1,500 athletes between 14 and 18 years of old from 46 countries will participate in the festival taking place under the slogan "We are building it together".
During the event, athletes compete in 8 branches; alpine skiing, figure skating, biathlon, curling, cross-country skiing, short distance speed skating, snowboarding and ice hockey.
The event will end on Feb. 16 at the Slavija Stadium in East Sarajevo.
There are a winter and a summer edition of EYOF, which take place in two-year cycles, in odd-numbered years.
Last winter EYOF was held in the eastern Turkish province of Erzurum in 2017. | https://en.inform.kz/news/eyof-2019-kicks-off-in-bosnian-capital-sarajevo_a3497087/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:50Z |
Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday said that six accused have been identified in the money-doubling scam which came to the fore earlier this month.
A police spokesman said that one accused has been held from Tamil Nadu while efforts are being made to nab the rest.
The scam came to light on December 19, 2023, when numerous victims found themselves deceived and the company – in the guise of ‘Curative Survey Private Limited – unresponsive, triggering chaos, anguish, and public protests.
A case (FIR No. 39/2023) was registered under Section 66D of the IT Act and Section 420 of the IPC at the Cyber Police Station in Kashmir Zone-Srinagar.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to delve into the matter. The investigation revealed that the fraudulent company had established six offices in the Kashmir Valley and one regional office in Jammu between January and February 2023. All seven offices were promptly searched, sealed, and incriminating evidence was confiscated for further analysis at the FSL.
Numerous employees associated with the company, spread across Jammu and Kashmir, were identified, examined, and their statements recorded. Simultaneously, victims of the scam approached the SIT, providing crucial statements and aiding the ongoing investigation.
The SIT, relying on victim statements, technical and digital evidence, identified six accused individuals, all residing outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Specialized police teams were mobilized to apprehend the identified culprits, resulting in the arrest of one suspect in Tamil Nadu, who is currently in police custody. Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused persons.
The financial losses incurred by victims are being assessed through the collection of related evidence and witness statements. All bank accounts associated with the fraudulent company have been debit-frozen, and a comprehensive investigation is ongoing. The involvement of local employees and contacts of the main accused persons is also under scrutiny.
Additionally, the SIT is investigating the role of social media influencers who promoted the fraudulent company through various platforms. So far, the Cyber Police Station in Kashmir Zone Srinagar has received 27 complaints related to this scam. | https://thenorthlines.com/money-doubling-scamster-nabbed-from-tamil-nadu-5-more-identified/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:51Z |
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France to sign agreement with Bangladesh to finance climate-change adaptation in 2024: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country will sign an agreement with Bangladesh to finance climate-change adaptation and loss and damage in the first half of 2024.
The French Development Agency will be contributing €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in investment, and the IMF will be extending up to $1 billion worth of SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) in new loans, Macron said.
"This also implies identifying, on a global scale, governance mechanisms for the most crucial challenges we will have to face in the coming years, access to water being one of the most pressing. In this regard, France and Kazakhstan will convene a One Water Summit during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024," wrote the French president in an article, titled "Pillars of Green Wisdom," published by the Project Syndicate on Wednesday.
For the most vulnerable countries, he said, they must create conditions that enable them to finance their climate-change mitigation and adaptation efforts and access the green technologies that are the new engines of growth.
"This implies going further than traditional 'official development assistance' and doing for vulnerable countries what rich countries did for themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic: pursue an unorthodox fiscal and monetary policy," wrote President Macron.
"The results are already there: in two years, following the initiative we took in Paris in the spring of 2021, we have released over $100 billion in special drawing rights (SDRs, the International Monetary Fund's reserve asset) for vulnerable countries," he wrote.
By activating this "dormant asset", Macron said they are extending 20-year loans at near-zero interest rates to finance climate action and pandemic preparedness in the poorest countries.
"We have begun to change debt rules to suspend payments for such countries, should a climate shock occur. And we have changed the mandate of multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank, so that they take more risks and mobilize more private money," he said.
Macron said they are going to continue working on this, including within the framework of the new loss and damage fund, where they must mobilize new private insurance mechanisms in the face of climate risk. "We will start from the specific needs of the hardest-hit countries."
The French president said they will not succeed if they cannot reform the World Bank and the IMF, which play a prominent role in establishing the norms and financing the green transition on a global scale.
Eighty years after their creation, these institutions remain underfunded, relative to the size of the global economy and population, and emerging and developing countries continue to be shut out of their governance, he said.
"But we will not be able to agree on goals and financing until every country negotiating is on an equal footing. To this end, we must review Bretton Woods governance, and ask emerging countries to assume their share of accountability in financing global public goods," said Macron.
He said, "We must not allow the ongoing war in Ukraine and the fighting in Gaza to distract us from collective efforts to reduce our greenhouse-gas emissions, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, save our biodiversity, and fight poverty and inequality."
The world's most advanced economies, which have also been the main CO2 emitters since the industrial revolution, must move away from fossil fuels, he noted.
He also wrote, "Science has set the trajectory: we must move away from coal by 2030, from oil by 2045, and from gas by 2050. While the G7 countries bear the greatest responsibility, China, which is now the second-largest emitter in history, must be fully committed, too."
"While it is the G7's responsibility to move away from coal by 2030 (France will have done so in 2027), emerging economies are now the biggest coal consumers. In these countries, we need to speed up the financing of renewables, as well as nuclear power, which, as a manageable and a decarbonized energy source, must play a key role," he wrote.
"We must also put private financing and trade at the service of the Paris agreement. The cost of investment must be higher for players in the fossil-fuel sector. We need a green interest rate and a brown interest rate. Similarly, we need a climate clause in our trade agreements, because we cannot simultaneously demand that our industries become greener while supporting the liberalization of international trade in polluting products.
"Moreover, we must focus on building the basis of a 'bio-economy' that will pay for the services provided by nature. Nature is our best technology to sequester carbon on a large scale. The countries with the most important carbon and biodiversity reserves, especially in the three main tropical forest basins, must obtain much greater resources, determined on a country-by-country basis, in exchange for their stewardship of these vital reserves. France has already launched three contracts of this type at COP28, with Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo," Macron wrote.
"But reform of the voluntary carbon market is essential. We need to create an international carbon and biodiversity exchange that will allow governmental and private actors to organize voluntary carbon credit swaps, based on sufficiently ambitious criteria to avoid greenwashing, and to remunerate local communities.
"The ocean is our most important carbon sink, and we must protect it. France and Costa Rica will convene the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice in June 2025, with the aim of updating international law, including on the prohibition of plastic pollution and on protection of the deep sea and seabed. These reforms would also enable the development of national strategies for seaboard protection by countries with exclusive economic zones," the French president wrote. | https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-change/news/france-sign-agreement-bangladesh-finance-climate-change-adaptation-2024-macron-3506331 | 2024-01-01T03:41:53Z |
16:55, 21 February 2019 | GMT +6
FC Kaysar signs Portuguese midfielder
KYZYLORDA. KAZINFORM - Portuguese footballer Carlos Miguel Tavares Oliveira joined FC Kaysar based in Kyzylorda, Kazinform correspondent reports.
Carlos Miguel, known as Carlitos, was born in Almada, Portugal, on 9th March 1993. In his youth career, he played for AFD Torre (2002-2003), Benfica (2003-2007), and Estoril (2007-2012.
Carlitos made his first steps in professional football for Sintrense in 2012. Then, he played for Doxa (Cyprus). He also played for AEL Limassol, APOEL, and Anortosis team. In 2018, Carlos Miguel defended the honor of Wisła Płock.
During his football career, he scored 20 goals in 176 matches. | https://en.inform.kz/news/fc-kaysar-signs-portuguese-midfielder_a3500665/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:57Z |
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Srinagar, Dec 31: Police attached a residential house and a vehicle under Unlawful Activities Prevention UA(P)Act in Baramulla district.
“Continuing its crackdown on harbouring militants and providing logistic support to them, police have attached a residential house & vehicle under sections of 25 UA (P) Act in Baramulla”, a Police statement said on Sunday.
During the investigation of the case vide FIR No. 104/2023 U/S 7/25 I.A Act, 120-B IPC, 13,16,18,23 UA (P) Act of Police Station Uri, one vehicle was seized which was allegedly used for transportation of illegal Arms/Ammunition from one place to another for militant activities.
“The said vehicle falling within the ambit of proceeds of militancy after obtaining approval from competent authority”, reads the statement.
Similarly, during the investigation of case FIR No. 46/2023 U/S 307 IPC, 7/27 Arms Act, and the Section 16,18,19, 20 and 38 of UA (P) Act of Police Station, Kreeri, one residential house of Farooq Ahmad Bhat a resident of Wanigam Payeen on land situated at Wanigam Payeen was attached for allegedly harbouring militants, it said. | https://thenorthlines.com/police-attaches-house-car-under-uapa-in-baramulla/ | 2024-01-01T03:41:58Z |
Production at Barapukuria Coal Mine suspended
The production at Barapukuria Coal Mine was halted from yesterday on a temporary basis due to maintenance work, said authorities at the coal mine.
The production at the coal mine will resume within February after relocating all machinery in the new phase, said Deputy General Manager of the coal mine, Rashed Kamal.
A total of 2.71 lakh metric tonnes of coal was lifted under the current 1412 phase, and coal extraction under the 1209 phase will resume within February after maintenance work, he said.
The authorities concerned said some 1.95 lakh metric tonnes of coal are now in stock for the Barapukuria Coal-fired Power Plant.
Abdullah Al Mamun, manager of the power plant, said there are three units of 525 MW capacity in the power plant, and there is enough coal to operate the power plant for two months. | https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/natural-resources/energy/news/production-barapukuria-coal-mine-suspended-3506341 | 2024-01-01T03:42:01Z |
13:01, 18 February 2019 | GMT +6
FC Okzhetpes sign Brazilian forward
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Brazilian forward Danilo Almeida Alves has signed with FC Okzhetpes, Kazinform has learnt from Sportinform.
The 27-year-old spent the last season with Flamurtari Vlore in the Albanian Superliga.
Through the course of his professional career Alves played for Afjet Afyonspor, Criciuma, Bragantino and Luverdense. | https://en.inform.kz/news/fc-okzhetpes-sign-brazilian-forward_a3499262/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:04Z |
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Srinagar, Dec 31: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Sunday urged the central government to provide arms to the common people of Rajouri and Poonch to fight the militancy.
Bukhari said this while replying to a question to media persons in north Kashmir's Tangmarg area on Sunday.
“Provide arms to the common people in Rajouri and Poonch like the arms provided to Village Defence Committees (VDCs) and see the results whether they will fight the militancy or not”, Bukhari said.
He said the government should not think that these are the people belonging to a particular community.
“Don't think about the people belonging to which community, provide the arms to the majority community and they will protect themselves in the area and will fight with militants, ” he added.
In reply to another question Bukhari said, “I think this is for the first time that the government of India took action on such a high level where a Brigadier of the Army is being removed from his post”,
He said the incident was very unfortunate and those who were “martyred” could not be brought back, and added the troops should take extreme precautions while dealing with the common public during the operations against the militants.
When asked about the pesky power schedule in Kashmir valley, Bukhari said “when his government will take over the reins next year, you will ask me how I settled the power scenario in the valley”.
He thanked the people of Jammu and Kashmir whose efforts bring peace and we could move everywhere without any threat. “We have taken a pledge that we will not allow people to fall prey to any trap”, the Apni party President asserted. | https://thenorthlines.com/provide-arms-to-people-of-rajouri-poonch-to-fight-militancy-bukhari-urges-centre/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:06Z |
For birds, for environment
A group of about 25-30 young locals placing clay pots on tree branches to shelter birds -- this was what this correspondent saw at the Central Shaheed Minar premises on Thana Road in Lalmonirhat town Saturday noon.
To protect birds and ensure them safe nests, Bangladesh Bird and Life Society, a youth organisation, set up about 40 clay nests on different trees in the area.
Coordinated by bird enthusiast Anupam Roy Rupak, the organisation aims to raise awareness and run campaigns against poaching through this initiative in the northern regions.
"We plan to set up around a thousand nests for birds to feel safe this winter," said Anupam.
Birds are often exposed to extreme weather conditions and poachers while people's lack of awareness further adds to their sufferings, said Sohel Rana, a member of the organisation.
"If birds are saved, our environment will be saved," he added.
Hayat Al Ferdous, a member, urged for collaborative effort and hoped their initiative will inspire others. She also stressed the importance of preventing bird poaching, and called for strict legal actions in this regard.
Lauding the effort, retired college professor and freedom fighter Shailendra Kumar Roy said, "Killing birds or leaving them to die will only further distort the balance of nature. I am with them and hope others will join too." | https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/natural-resources/wildlife/news/birds-environment-3507896 | 2024-01-01T03:42:09Z |
15:38, 06 February 2019 | GMT +6
Fed Cup: Kazakhstan clinches win over Thailand
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Kazakhstan Tennis Team has already secured a win in the Fed Cup clash vs. Thailand, Kazinform has learned from Olympic.kz.
Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas and Yulia Putintseva confidently won their matches. At the start of the tournament, Diyas beat Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Defeating Nudnida Luangnam in two sets, Putintseva marked a decisive end to the clash. Then, there will be a doubles game, which will be of no tournament value.
In the next match, the Kazakh athletes will face India. It will take place on February 8.
It should be mentioned that the winner of Subgroup A (Kazakhstan, India, Thailand) will play vs. the best of Subgroup A (China, Korea, Indonesia, and Oceania). They will play to secure a berth at the World Group II playoffs. | https://en.inform.kz/news/fed-cup-kazakhstan-clinches-win-over-thailand_a3495486/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:11Z |
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Srinagar, Dec 31: Kashmir reeled under cold wave conditions Sunday as minimum temperatures across the Valley stayed several degrees below the freezing point, officials said here.
The minimum temperature in the summer capital Srinagar dropped to minus 3.4 degrees Celsius from the previous night's minus 2.8 degrees Celsius, they said.
Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district which serves as a base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, up from the previous night's minus 4.1 degrees Celsius, the officials said.
The officials said that Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort in Baramulla, recorded a low of minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, down from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius the previous night.
Qazigund recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, Kokernag town minus 1.4 degrees Celsius and Kupwara minus 3.8 degrees Celsius.
There was some snowfall and rains in Kashmir during December which resulted in the prolonged cold wave conditions, they said.
Kashmir is under the grip of the 40-day harsh winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan'. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period and most areas, especially the higher reaches, receive heavy snow. ‘Chilla-i-Kalan' will end on January 31.
However, the cold conditions will continue even after that with a 20-day ‘Chilla-i-Khurd' and a 10-day ‘Chilla-i-Bachha'. | https://thenorthlines.com/severe-cold-inhilly-terrain-of-jk/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:13Z |
Poachers shoot Asian openbill stork, a bird lover saves it
The bird was destined to die.
Shot by poachers, it was left on the ground to be eaten by cats and dogs.
However, a bird enthusiast Jahurul Islam, 33, luckily found the Asian openbill stork and took it to a nearby veterinary hospital. After treatment, now the bird is expected to survive.
The incident happened on Friday in Mogolbasa village in Kurigram where birds like Asian openbill and a variety of migratory birds visit every year during the winter.
Asian openbill's average body length is around 68-81cm, with a wingspan ranging from 147-149cm, and is abundant across Asia.
Jahirul today said the doctors told him that if the bird wasn't brought to the hospital immediately, it had no chance of survival.
"I am happy that I was at the right place at the right time. The doctors saved the bird's life. Now, I am taking care of it. I'll free the bird in the forest as soon as its wounds heal," he said.
Jahurul said each year during the winter bird poachers from outside areas roam freely around the village with guns to hunt birds.
"Hunting an endangered bird is illegal, and hunting it for fun is abhorrent. Every year, poachers roam freely and hunt birds here. What are the authorities doing?" asked Jahurul.
Abdar Ali, a local farmer in Mogolbasa village, said he saw two men from town hunting birds.
He said villagers are afraid to oppose their hunting as "they are from the town".
Kurigram Sadar Upazila Livestock Officer (UNO) Al Mamun told The Daily Star that the bird's survival was made possible by the prompt actions of Jahirul.
Provided with proper care, the bird is expected to fully recover in three to four days, he said.
Asked what actions they are taking against the bird poachers, he said his department will take immediate legal action if complaints are received. | https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/news/poachers-shoot-asian-openbill-stork-bird-lover-saves-it-3506486 | 2024-01-01T03:42:16Z |
15:58, 08 February 2019 | GMT +6
Fed Cup: Kazakhstan’s Diyas defeats Indian tennis player in Astana
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The teams of Kazakhstan and India are facing each other at the Fed Cup qualifying tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Astana, Kazinform correspondent reports.
Zarina Diyas (World's No. 96) of Kazakhstan and Karman Kaur Thandi (No. 211) of India were first to play. Expressing support for the Kazakh player, President Nursultan Nazarbayev came to the tennis court.
The match that lasted 1 hour and 21 minutes ended with a victory of Diyas scoring 6-3, 6-2. Thus, she gave a lead to Kazakhstan - 1:0.
After that game, the top female tennis player of Kazakhstan and World's No.43, Yulia Putintseva, will play vs. Ankita Raina (World's No. 165).
The tennis players of Kazakhstan are winners in Group A. To reach the final, it is enough to win this clash. | https://en.inform.kz/news/fed-cup-kazakhstan-s-diyas-defeats-indian-tennis-player-in-astana_a3496411/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:18Z |
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Dhaka ending 2023 with worst in the world air quality
On the last day of 2023, Dhaka topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality yet again with an AQI score of 248 at 8:50am today.
Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', posing serious health risks to residents, according to the air quality index.
India's Delhi, China's Shanghai and Bosnia Herzegovina's Sarajevo occupied the second, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 243, 235 and 227 respectively.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups', between 150 and 200 is 'unhealthy', between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections. | https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/pollution/air-pollution/news/dhaka-ending-2023-worst-the-world-air-quality-3507026 | 2024-01-01T03:42:24Z |
Quo Vadis
Dec 30, 2023
In this video we share Our Lady's Message to Luz de Maria for December 27, 2023
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Here are the words of Our Lady to Luz de Maria:
Beloved of My Heart:
I come to each of you to ask for peace so that you may be bearers of My Divine Son.
They continue to not understand the URGENCY of this moment when they must have peace with their brother.
THE CONFUSION OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD IS GREAT, NOT KNOWING THE HOLY SCRIPTURE IN DEPTH.
I come to call you to peace, to harmony among the peoples at a time when they are turning in a hurry towards great conflicts of war and health that I have announced to them, without trying to look for the background of what is happening.
Everything has been planned so that chaos takes all of humanity, not only through lies, but by wearing out the organism.
These are the projects of Satan who, with his henchmen acting on Earth, have accelerated his way of tempting the human creature to take possession of what is of God the Father as quickly as possible.
You GO INTO WHAT HUMANITY NEVER THOUGHT TO LIVE...
THIS IS WHY You CONTINUE TO NOT BELIEVE AND LIVE DESPIZING WHAT IS DIVINE.
You WILL CRY FOR NOT HAVING BELIEVED, FOR NOT HAVING PREPARED yourselves AND BECAUSE THE Churches WILL BE CLOSED.
My Divine Son is Love and Mercy at all times, but the human creature, knowing that sin goes against God, continues to ignore and offend My Divine Son.
Some countries will change their geography due to the onslaught of nature.
The world elite has come into action to take absolute control of humanity and lead man to be a slave to the Devil.
IT'S THE TIME FOR OBEDIENCE!
Humanity has disobeyed too much, it did not take the Calls of the Divine Will seriously; that is why the sad events will fall on all humanity.
Nature acts strongly at this time and will act stronger.
Not everything related to the force of nature is a matter of science badly used with man's projects.
Nature has its own strength that leads to suffer the human creature.
Countries are preparing for war by accumulating weapons and making it in a hurry to possess what is necessary and cause as much harm as possible.
The human creature will migrate to where the climate is less hostile to save itself and produce food.
You must know how to sow the land, there will be no food in the supermarkets.
You must sow the land while those who lead the nations do not get to make use of nuclear energy.
This generation has destined itself not to believe in the need for a definitive change: they deny My Divine Son, commit sacrileges by receiving him being aware that they are in sin and are indomitable.
The persecution of My favorite children is not long in coming and then they will continue with those who fulfill the Will of the Father.
The shadows of evil are present in several countries where the action and action of the children of My Divine Son are contrary to the Divine Will.
Beloved children:
THE CHANGE THAT THIS GENERATION NEEDS IS AN EXTREME Conversion, AN INNER TRANSFORMATION WHERE you ELIMINATE ALL THE IDOLS That you POSSESS.
Conversion must eliminate and tear out everything that prevents them from a true inner path, a change of heart, "a renewal inside with a generous spirit".
Little children, you must reconsider this:
AT THIS MOMENT EACH OF YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU ARE SAVED OR you are CONDEMNED AND THAT THERE ARE NO INTERMEDIATE STATES.
Beloved little children: whoever is in between, look at the seriousness of this moment and decide on conversion NOW!
Pray children, pray for Venezuela.
Pray children, pray for the Middle East.
Pray children, pray for Mexico, she shudders hard.
Pray children, pray for Italy, she shudders.
Work and act for the good of your soul.
Work and act for personal salvation, pray for your brothers and sisters.
My Maternal Blessing is in all of you a dew that refreshes your heart, allow me to act.
I love you, little children.
Mother Mary.
The following COMMENTARY comes from LUZ DE MARÍA de Bonilla.
Brothers and Sisters:
Of course, Our Blessed Mother tells us about the difficult situation we are going through as humanity in all aspects.
Nature wishing to cleanse the sin that the human creature lets fall on it and in its eagerness to cleanse itself of what goes against the Will of God, it will devastate territories and it will be when man will be amazed without being able to do anything humanly.
We are fortunate, the Holy Trinity forgives us and continues to love us, but we do not have awareness of what Eternal Life is and that is why Divine Mercy is not valued.
This moment is not like the past.
We are heading for so many unforeseen events, that we will feel that they will talk to us without words, but with signs and signs and the human creature will say: "the time has come that we have been told about."
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It's Monday with the weekend's action in the books, so it's time to react with fire or cool the jets on some NBL takes.
Kane Pitman, Olgun Uluc and Peter Hooley are here to decide... is this just a headline, or is it a genuine storyline?
GARY BROWNE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR STRIKING ARON BAYNES
Peter Hooley: Storyline.
I think most people are on the same page with this one. The more you watch it, regardless of the outcome, the action itself from Gary Browne probably warrants him to miss at least one game. The medium impact, intentional and low contact ticks all the appropriate boxes in my opinion. Which is why I can actually understand that because of the framework around how these decisions are made, the outcome makes sense. However, when you consider this isn't the first case of Browne doing something similar and just this specific action itself, it's hard to believe that he will be able to suit up for the Phoenix next game.
Gary Browne gets ejected after punching Baynes in the chest following a big screen
Kane Pitman: Storyline.
In a little over a month, the NBL has handed down two separate striking charges to Gary Browne that have been deemed to be intentional contact. A fine seemed appropriate for the first instance, but once you receive your first citing, a second incident that is determined to be of greater impact clearly must come with an increased penalty if the process is to be taken seriously. The NBL is far from the only sport that follows a similar operating system for dishing out sanctions, but they've missed the mark on this one and the Phoenix should feel incredibly thankful on the back of their latest disappointing loss.
Olgun Uluc: Storyline.
The key here, as mentioned by both Kane and Pete, is the fact that this is a repeat offence for Browne. At that point, the initial criteria for adjudicating the act should be put to use, and then built upon. The message being sent here is that you can just keep doing the same wreckless thing, and it's just, in his case, paying some pocket money to make it go away. I don't buy the 'MBL' stuff - do we really think the entire league apparatus is in on this grand conspiracy to help this small market team get ahead? - so I put this more down to the NBL's Game Review Panel process dropping the ball here.
THE ILLAWARRA HAWKS AND NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS WILL MAKE THE PLAY-IN
Peter Hooley: Storyline.
I was apprehensive on the Hawks still, even after they've shown a completely new spirit and style of play under Justin Tatum. Now, why they haven't had any massive tests just yet, the fact that other teams around them keep stumbling, they just might make a run at this top six. The likes of the Bullets, Phoenix and even Cairns, have dropped a few games that many thought they should be winning, which means that the last couple of spots are well and truly up for grabs. All the Hawks can do is take it one game at a time and hope other results also fall their way because their percentage could hurt them otherwise. The Breakers on the other hand, I'm almost expecting them to comfortably make the top six at this rate. This squad now seems to be one of the most talented rosters on paper and they are not a team anyone wants to face in February if they keep this up.
Kane Pitman: Headline.
Two weeks ago in this column (and since on the ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour Podcast) I was VERY sceptical that the Hawks could climb all the way out of their early season hole. I pointed to a six-game stretch that included two games against Tasmania and South East Melbourne, as well as matchups with Perth and Sydney. I mentioned if they went 3-3 they'd give themselves a chance. They are currently 3-1 with SEM and the JackJumpers to come.
Looking ahead, the final four games of the season for Illawarra are at New Zealand and Sydney, followed by home tilts against Sydney and Melbourne to close. If they make it in, it would be one of the more remarkable turnarounds in recent memory.
Trey Kell III finds Isaac Humphries on the roll for the and-1 dunk
Olgun Uluc: Headline.
It's been a remarkable rise for both of these teams; more-so for the Hawks, who looked completely down and out and have suddenly thrust themselves into this conversation. The Breakers' part of this is less surprising; we knew the talent was there, and that it was just a matter of getting healthy. I'm with Kane, in that the run home for the Hawks is just quite tough. Sure, some of those other teams hovering around the top six are looking shaky, but the Hawks - who are finally looking like the team a lot of us thought they'd be, because, on paper, they're talented - have to run through some tough competition to stick in that play-in group.
DENZEL VALENTINE HAS FOUND HIS PLACE AS SIXTH MAN FOR THE SYDNEY KINGS
Peter Hooley: Storyline.
It's been a wildly inconsistent season for the Kings on both ends. There has been a lot of focus on their defensive efforts, or lack thereof, but their offense has also been very patchy at times. A lot of that I believe can be put down to their depth in certain positions and players' roles constantly having to change with injuries and players being in and out of the rotation. Valentine had been having his own struggles to find his role within this Sydney team and now coming off the bench, he should be able to see this as an opportunity to come in and be aggressive and be sparkplug for the Kings. Much like Ian Clark in Melbourne, Valentine should relish this role without the pressure of having to find a way to make an impact alongside Adams and Hogg in the starting unit.
Kane Pitman: Headline.
The Kings needed a shakeup, and it shouldn't be a major shock that they turned to Shaun Bruce and Angus Glover for an injection of energy. That being said, the five-man lineup of Valentine, Alex Toohey, Jaylen Adams, DJ Hogg and Jordan Hunter is Sydney's most used lineup on the season, while also being dominant in the process, outscoring teams by 22.5 points per 100 possessions.
While seemingly not in danger of dropping out of the postseason, the game against Cairns quickly became 'must win'. In the process, some key ingredients found a spark. I suspect Valentine is back with the starters down the stretch of the season at some point.
Olgun Uluc: Headline.
I would expect the Kings to continue changing up their starting lineup as the season progresses, largely based on matchups. Against Cairns, who are very active on the perimeter defensively, it made sense to have another point guard in Shaun Bruce out there. The Kings' next game is against Melbourne United, who are similar in that regard, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Mahmoud Abdelfattah go with the same lineup. Yes, Valentine looked great as the sixth man on the day, but this will likely be situational. There'll be some games where you want to open games with Valentine's shooting and creation, so it doesn't seem like the Kings are going to get married to the idea of him just as a sixth man, a la Jordan Usher in Perth or Chris Smith in Brisbane. I'd bet on starting units being situational from here on out.
Advanced statistics for this article sourced from spatialjam.com and realgm.com | https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/39219896/nbl-storyline-headline-hawks-breakers-make-play-in | 2024-01-01T03:42:28Z |
Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
Copyright 2023 KKTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wlbt.com/2024/01/01/colorado-mom-wanted-killing-2-her-children-arrested-united-kingdom/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:28Z |
LANDOVER, Md. — Coach Kyle Shanahan will not be able to rest every player who could use a break at this point in the season.
But the fact the 49ers on Sunday clinched the NFC's top playoff seed with one game remaining in the regular season is exactly what the doctor ordered.
“It’s huge,” Shanahan said following the 49ers’ 27-10 victory over the Washington Commanders.
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“These last couple weeks, we’ve been a little banged up. There’ve been a couple positions where we’re real thin at. Guys had to push through at a number of spots. The guys who’ve been doing that, hopefully, this will help them out.”
Running back Christian McCaffrey likely is at the top of the list of players who can use the next three weeks to refresh.
McCaffrey sustained a right calf strain in the third quarter on Sunday.
“I’m not sure what happened,” he said. “It was pretty minor. I was having a hard time pushing off. And just for precautionary reasons, it’d be better to just rest it.
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“I will always play if I can. I think it was minor and just made the smart move, especially not knowing what was going to happen next week. I didn’t want to go in there and make it any worse.”
Backup Elijah Mitchell took over with McCaffrey sidelined and ended up gaining a game-high 80 yards and a touchdown on 17 rushing attempts.
“We think he’ll be all right,” Shanahan said of McCaffrey. “I don’t know if he’d be able to go next week or not but we’ll have to find out more tomorrow.
“He was moving around all right on the sideline. We’re hoping it’s not too bad, but we’ll know more tomorrow.”
The 49ers have worked McCaffrey hard this season. He leads the NFL with 1,459 yards rushing on 272 carries. He also has 67 receptions for 564 yards. McCaffrey has 14 touchdowns rushing and seven more scoring catches.
San Francisco's victory, coupled with Week-17 losses by the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles, means the 49ers have clinched the No. 1 seed with a 12-4 record.
The 49ers close out the regular season next weekend at Levi’s Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams, who are in line to be the No. 6 seed in the NFC.
San Francisco's first playoff game will take place either Saturday, Jan. 20, or Sunday, Jan. 21.
With their playoff seeding locked in at No. 1, Shanahan faces the challenge of how to approach the game against the Rams.
The 49ers only have so many options from which to choose on their 53-man roster. The team can elevate a maximum of two players from their practice squad to fill spots on their 48-man game-day roster.
“We’ll definitely try to rest some guys,” Shanahan said, “but you can’t rest everybody. It’s too hard. You don’t have enough players.”
The 49ers held out five injured players from their game on Sunday against the Commanders, including defensive lineman Arik Armstead, safety Ji’Ayir Brown and receiver Jauan Jennings.
In addition to McCaffrey, the 49ers likely will consider limiting the playing time of many of their top-line players, such as Brock Purdy, Trent Williams, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave and Nick Bosa.
Shanahan said those decisions will be made after the club practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to face the Rams.
“We’re going to have a big week of practice,” Shanahan said. “I still think there are a lot of things we can get better at, and the only way you do that is by playing football and practicing football.” | https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/cmc-could-benefit-most-from-rest-in-week-18-vs-rams/1686566/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:28Z |
Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
Copyright 2023 KKTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wsaw.com/2024/01/01/colorado-mom-wanted-killing-2-her-children-arrested-united-kingdom/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:28Z |
Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
Copyright 2023 KKTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.weau.com/2024/01/01/colorado-mom-wanted-killing-2-her-children-arrested-united-kingdom/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:28Z |
Olympic and grand slam glory driving evergreen Djokovic
World No.1 Novak Djokovic is as hungry as ever to keep the records tumbling, and he thinks his New Year's celebrations are a good omen for what's to come in 2024.
Djokovic defied Father Time to continue his dominant run in 2023, winning three of the four slams to take his career tally to a record 24.
At 36 years of age, Djokovic remains at the peak of his powers and he'll be aiming to capture all four slams and an Olympic gold medal this year.
That quest includes his bid to capture an unprecedented 11th Australian Open crown at Melbourne Park later this month.
Djokovic said his winning mindset and setting goals others may deem unrealistic are things that help drive him to never-seen-before heights.
"That's kind of a mindset that I nurtured over the years," Djokovic said.
"It might seem unrealistic or impossible to some. It might seem arrogant to some others. I don't know.
"I've always believed in myself very strongly. I know that I'm a very all-round player. When I'm fit, when I'm at the peak of my performance, I can win any slam or any tournament.
"I know that. I'm not afraid to say that. It's not a secret that I want to break more records and make more history in the game.
"That's something that keeps on motivating me."
Djokovic has appeared at four Olympic Games, with his best result a bronze medal in 2008.
The lure of Olympic glory at this year's Paris Games is something that Djokovic craves.
"Hopefully I can win another medal for Serbia in the Olympics. I would love to do that," he said.
"That's one of the highest goals for this year.
"I have been in this situation so many times in my career.
"I know exactly what I need to do to maintain my body and mind and spirit in the right, optimal state for me to have the opportunity to break records and to go further."
Djokovic ended 2023 with a bang, defeating Zhizhen Zhang 6-3 6-2 to pilot Serbia's 2-1 United Cup victory over China.
Given the mixed doubles match that Djokovic was involved in finished just minutes before midnight in Perth, the 24 grand slam winner urged the crowd to stay and join him in the countdown for the New Year.
Djokovic even convinced the on-court DJ to play music, with the Serbian great dancing along with his teammates after midnight struck.
"It was a wonderful way to celebrate New Year's," he said.
"We have a saying in Serbia: if the entire year is going to be (like) the sunrise or the first minute of the new year, then I think we're going to have a great season and a great year, all of us."
Djokovic will be back in action on Tuesday in Serbia's clash with the Czech Republic, where he'll take on world No.31 Jiri Lehecka.
If Serbia win the tie, they're guaranteed to reach the quarter-finals. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-12915671/Olympic-grand-slam-glory-driving-evergreen-Djokovic.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T03:42:28Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.live5news.com/2024/01/01/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:31Z |
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) GM downplayed concerns with its vehicles' airbags and the need to record additional warranty accruals for related product recalls; (2) GM overstated the extent and efficacy of its efforts to analyze defects in its vehicles' airbag inflators; (3) Cruise LLC's ("Cruise") autonomous vehicles ("AV") and/or AV technology were less safe and well-developed than defendants had led investors, regulators, and the general public to believe; (4) accordingly, regulatory approval of Cruise's AV products was unsustainable and the prospects for widespread regulatory approval and adoption of Cruise's AV products were overstated; (5) all the foregoing subjected GM to an increased risk of governmental and/or regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action, significant legal liabilities, product recalls, and reputational harm; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | https://www.cp24.com/world/colorado-mother-suspected-of-killing-her-2-children-and-wounding-a-third-arrested-in-united-kingdom-1.6706624 | 2024-01-01T03:42:32Z |
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Dallas Mavericks' latest lineup
The last Dallas Mavericks quintet:
Jaden Hardy, Josh Green, Dwight Powell, Grant Williams and Tim Hardaway Jr.
Jaden Hardy, Josh Green, Dwight Powell, Grant Williams and Tim Hardaway Jr.
Latest Utah Jazz lineup
The last Utah Jazz quintet:
Kelly Olynyk, Mike Conley, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Clarkson.
Kelly Olynyk, Mike Conley, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Clarkson.
Dallas Mavericks Players to Watch
You have to pay attention to these three players, they are important pieces of the team and they will have to guide their team to victory. First, forward Luka Doncic (#77), is considered the best player on the team and this season would be his fourth year in the league. In the 2022-2023 regular season he averages 34.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game, they will be very important for the offense and have a lot of weight on the team. Another important player is center Dwight Powell (#7) who this season has managed to average 17.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. The team needs him to get rebounds and control the defense. Finally, point guard Kyrie Irving (#2) will be key to making assists. Last season he had an excellent tournament and it is his eleventh tournament in the NBA. This season he has averaged 27.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists.
Dallas Mavericks in the tournament
The Dallas Mavericks had a good start to the regular season, with 19 games won and 14 lost, they established themselves in sixth place in the Western Conference. Last tournament they were out of the playoffs, they made several changes to the team and they hope that this season they can compete to enter the Play-in tournament or even qualify directly for the playoffs. Their last game was on December 28 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where the Dallas Mavericks lost 118 to 110 at the Target Center and thus the Dallas Mavericks suffered another defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win the matchup, but they could surprise and win the game because they are a good team from the Western Conference and because of the experience their players have.
Utah Jazz Players to Watch
You have to pay attention to these three players, they are important pieces of the team and they will have to guide their team to victory. First, power forward Lauri Markkanen (#23), is considered one of the best players on the team and this season would be his fifth year in the league. In the 2022-2023 regular season he averages 21.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game respectively, they will be very important for the offense and have a lot of weight on the team. Another important player is power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (#8) who this season has managed to average 8.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. The team needs him to get rebounds and control the defense. Finally, point guard Jordan Clarkson (#0) will be key to making assists. He is considered the best player on the team and averages 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
Utah Jazz in the tournament
The Utah Jazz started the tournament very well, this year they are once again a strong team competing in the Western Conference. They had a good start to the 2023-2024 regular season, with 14 games won and 19 lost, they are in twelfth place in the Western Conference. Last tournament they were left out of the playoffs, they made several changes to the team and they hope that this season they can be first place in the west. Their last game was on December 28 against the Miami Heat, where the Utah Jazz lost 114 to 102 at the Delta Center and thus suffered another defeat in the tournament. They come as favorites to win this game and win because of the incredible team they have and the good time they are going through. They have an advantage in Monday's game by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Delta Center will be the host stadium for this regular season game, it is located in the city of Salt Lake City, Utah. Since October 4, 1991, it has been the home of the Utah Jazz, it has a capacity of 19,911 spectators and its construction cost 93 million dollars. | https://www.vavel.com/en-us/nba/2024/01/02/1167360-dallas-mavericks-vs-utah-jazz-live-updates-score-stream-info-lineups-and-how-to-watch-nba-2024-match.html | 2024-01-01T03:42:32Z |
First Deputy PM discusses development of Turkestan
Askar Mamin inspected the construction sites of the regional administration building, a shopping mall, a new residential district, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, and other sites. He examined the start of the construction of Kultobe Museum-Reserve, and also visited the exhibition of domestic producers' building materials.
First Deputy Prime Minister Askar Mamin, governors Zhanseit Tuimebayev of Turkestan region and Krymbek Kusherbayev of Kyzylorda region laid the cornerstone of the Hammam House, a new building to be constructed as a gift from Kyzylorda region.
At the meeting on the prospects for the development of Turkestan region, Askar Mamin introduced Kosman Aitmukhametov, a new First Deputy Governor of the region, who has extensive experience in the construction, the housing and utility sector, and infrastructure development, to the attendees. Aitmukhametov served as Governor of Akmola region, Deputy Mayor of Astana, and Deputy Minister of Regional Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
"Owing to the historic decision of the Leader of the Nation, the large-scale construction of Turkestan as the regional center and as the cultural and spiritual center of the Turkic world has begun," Askar Mamin said, underlining that the Head of State keeps the urban development of the city under special control.
According to the results of the international architectural design competition announced in December 2018, the regions of Kazakhstan and national companies will be engaged in the construction of unique buildings and facilities including a city park, a public service center, Uly Dala Eli complex, light and music fountains, an Olympic reserve sports school, the visitor center of Azret Sultan Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, a music school, a wedding palace, a media center, universal scientific library, to name but a few. Besides, landscaping and reconstruction works will be carried out at the sites of the mausoleums of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and Rabigha-Sultan Begum. The top-priority facilities will have been commissioned by the end of this year.
During the meeting, Governor Zhanseit Tuimebayev reported on the construction of the top-priority facilities in Turkestan. Deputy Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Kairbek Uskenbayev informed on the execution of projects in the field of housing construction, engineering infrastructure system, gasification, heat and power supply in the regional center. In addition, Deputy Minister of Culture and Sport Yerlan Kozhagapanov, deputy governors of the regions and heads of contracting organizations also addressed the meeting. | https://en.inform.kz/news/first-deputy-pm-discusses-development-of-turkestan_a3498421/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:32Z |
Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka ranks fifth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning.
With an AQI score of 237 at 8:53 am, Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', according to the air quality index.
India's Delhi, China's Wuhan, Vietnam's Hanoi, and India's Kolkata occupied the first, second, third and fourth spots on the list with AQI scores of 262, 245, 241 and 237, respectively.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups', between 150 and 200 is 'unhealthy', between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections. | https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/pollution/air-pollution/news/dhakas-air-5th-worst-the-world-morning-3506316 | 2024-01-01T03:42:32Z |
ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast is slammed for “amateur” performances
ABC has been slammed for its New Year’s Eve coverage, with many mocking the performances as “amateur”.
An estimated one million viewers tuned into the ABC’s annual broadcast on Sunday night. | https://thewest.com.au/news/abcs-new-years-eve-broadcast-is-slammed-for-amateur-performances-c-13080482 | 2024-01-01T03:42:32Z |
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback carousel continued turning into Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers.
With the team trailing 23-3 at halftime, veteran Nick Mullens replaced rookie Jaren Hall. Mullens drove the Vikings to the Packers' 9-yard line on his first possession before they turned the ball over on downs.
In his second career start, Hall completed 5 of 10 passes for 67 yards and had two turnovers -- one interception and one lost fumble. Needing victories Sunday night and in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O'Connell was not in position to see if Hall could get more comfortable.
Mullens had started the Vikings' previous two games, both losses, throwing for 714 yards and four touchdowns but also throwing six interceptions. A seventh interception was reversed because of a penalty and a potential eighth was dropped. In deciding to give Hall the start Sunday, O'Connell said: "We have to maintain possession of the football."
Mullens reacted with candor and sincerity to the demotion, as brief as it turned out to be.
"I totally understand," Mullens said Friday. "To me, it's pretty cut-and-dry. If I turn the ball over, I'm probably not going to be in the game. I feel like I let the team down and that sucks."
Hall, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft, was Kirk Cousins' backup in Week 8 when Cousins ruptured his right Achilles tendon. He made one start, in Week 9 at the Atlanta Falcons, but departed after suffering a concussion in the first quarter.
Joshua Dobbs, acquired from the Arizona Cardinals after Cousins' injury, replaced Hall and started the Vikings' next four games before giving way to Mullens, who had entered the season as the Vikings' No. 2 quarterback but sustained a back injury in October. | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39220493/vikings-bench-qb-jaren-hall-nick-mullens-half-vs-green-bay | 2024-01-01T03:42:34Z |
Judge allows new court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital, rejecting NAACP request to stop it
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that he will allow Mississippi officials to move forward with creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson, over objections from the NAACP.
Attorneys for the civil rights organization had sued on behalf of several Jackson residents, saying the new court undermines democracy because local voters or local elected officials won’t choose its judge or prosecutors.
The new Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge appointed by the state Supreme Court chief justice and prosecutors appointed by the state attorney general — officials who are white and conservative.
In a ruling filed late Sunday, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate dismissed requests to block the new court, which was created by the majority-white and Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature. Jackson is governed by Democrats.
“None of the Plaintiffs has alleged that he or she is in actual or imminent danger of experiencing any concrete and particularized injury resulting from the establishment of the CCID Court or the challenged appointment of a judge or prosecutors for that court,” Wingate wrote.
Under a law signed by Republican Gov. Tate Reeves during the spring, the new court will come into existence Jan. 1 and will have jurisdiction in a part of Jackson that includes state government buildings and some residential and shopping areas.
Reeves and legislators who support the new court say it is part of an effort to control crime in Jackson — a city that has had more than 100 homicides for each of the past three years, in a population of about 150,000.
The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have the same power as municipal courts, which handle misdemeanor cases, traffic violations and initial appearances for some criminal charges. People convicted in most municipal courts face time in a local jail. Those convicted in the new court will be held in a state prison, near people convicted of more serious felony crimes.
Most municipal judges are appointed by city officials. Jackson has a Black mayor and majority-Black city council. The judge of the new court is not required to live in Jackson.
Legal arguments in the case touched on racial discrimination, public safety and democracy.
The state law creating the new court also expands the patrol territory for Capitol Police. The state-run police department previously patrolled near state government buildings in downtown Jackson, but the new law added other parts of the city, including more affluent residential and shopping areas.
In September, the Mississippi Supreme Court struck down the part of the same law that would have required the state chief justice to appoint four circuit judges to serve alongside the four elected circuit judges in Hinds County. The county includes Jackson and is also majority-Black and governed by Democrats.
Justices wrote that longstanding Mississippi law allows the chief justice to appoint some judges for specific reasons, such as to deal with a backlog of cases. But they wrote that “we see nothing special or unique” about the four appointed Hinds County circuit judges in the 2023 law, “certainly nothing expressly tethering them to a specific judicial need or exigency.”
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The 49ers rebounded from their abysmal loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at FedExField.
Following the 49ers' thrashing of the Commanders, coach Kyle Shanahan explained why he was so proud of how his team bounced back after coming off a tough loss on a short week.
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"I was real proud of the guys today because it was a tough week," Shanahan told reporters. "I think it was more about the emotions of last week. Whenever you have a big game like that, it's so exciting to play in front of everyone on Christmas in front of everyone. The two teams with the [best] records, just the emotions for everybody was huge.
"Then you're tired from that. It takes a while to get everyone back going again, not just physically but also mentally. So, I had a lot of concerns about that throughout the week. Talked to the players a lot about it, but you never know how they're going to be until game day, and I was just pumped that they went out, didn't worry about anything else and found a way to win today."
Shanahan revealed he particularly was impressed with the way that quarterback Brock Purdy rebounded after throwing a career-high four interceptions against the Ravens last week. Purdy threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns against the Commanders, completing 79 percent of his passes while, more importantly, not committing any turnovers.
The 24-year-old quarterback also set the 49ers' single-season passing yard record on Sunday, a prestigious milestone for a franchise with multiple Hall of Fame signal-callers playing for the organization.
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"I think it's real tough when someone does that, and it's about football, and then he's got to answer questions all week about how his mental state is, how everything is, it's just how the world works," Shanahan explained.
"He studied his tail off all week, practiced well, knew some of the reasons he made some mistakes in the game before, and just treated it like any other week. I think it's good to get out there -- didn't have any picks today, which I think would be good to not have to answer any questions on those.
"But I thought it was a hell of a deal for him. We've had a lot of really good quarterbacks in this organization, and just being told in there, he broke the record for all-time yards in a year. I think that's a pretty big accomplishment by him and everyone else in there. So it was cool to do that today and lock up the one seed."
Purdy shared he was happy to have the 49ers looking like their dominant selves again after recording their 11th double-digit win of the 2023 NFL season.
"To be able to come out in a game like this and get the ball rolling again and put up some points, and the defense did their thing, it felt good," Purdy said after Sunday's win.
The 49ers clinched the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed with their win over the Commanders and the Arizona Cardinals' 35-31 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The first-round bye gives San Francisco a chance to heal and prepare for a deep playoff run as one of the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. | https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/kyle-shanahan-proud-brock-purdy-rebound/1686626/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:34Z |
Vekic gets Croatia off to winning start in United Cup
Donna Vekic has clawed her way to victory over unheralded Norwegian Malene Helgo to get Croatia off to a winning start in their United Cup tie in Sydney.
World No.24 Vekic was expected to cruise through the opening singles rubber at Ken Rosewall Arena on Monday with Helgo ranked at 544.
But Vekic, a quarter-finalist at the Australian Open last year, had to work hard for a 7-5 3-6 6-3 win in two hours and 49 minutes.
Playing their first tie, Croatia are in Group F with the Netherlands, who beat Norway in their opening clash.
Helgo had two set points on serve at 5-2 in the first set after pouncing on an erratic Vekic, who seemed to struggle in the humid conditions.
But the 27-year-old from Oslo blew those opportunities as Vekic reeled off five straight games to take the set.
In the second set, Helgo needed three set points but this time was able to hold her nerve and close it out 6-3.
But the hard-hitting Vekic worked back into the match and played her most consistent tennis in the decider.
She broke her opponent to take a 4-2 lead and had a match point on Helgo's serve, but while unable to capitalise on that first chance she made no mistake with her next one, serving out for the match.
"I'm glad my serve finally showed up in the third, and made it easier for me," 27-year-old Vekic said.
"I'm happy to get the win. Malene is a really good player and her ranking doesn't do her justice."
Norway's top men's player world No.11 Casper Ruud next faces Borna Coric, ranked 37, and must win to keep the rubber alive. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-12915683/Vekic-gets-Croatia-winning-start-United-Cup.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T03:42:35Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
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North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
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Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in South Carolina
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM EST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
The 2023 college football postseason schedule has quality competition on the docket, including those involving South Carolina schools. Among those contests is the Clemson Tigers playing the Kentucky Wildcats in the Gator Bowl.
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College Football Games to Watch in South Carolina on TV This Week
Chattanooga Mocs at Furman Paladins
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 2
- Venue: Paladin Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+
Furman Paladins at Montana Grizzlies
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 8
- Venue: Washington-Grizzly Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at San Jose State Spartans
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: San Jose State (-8.5)
Clemson Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: TIAA Bank Field
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Clemson (-3.5)
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RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma against Paycom Software, Inc. ("Paycom") PAYC. The action charges Paycom with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Paycom's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Paycom's investors have suffered significant losses.
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PAYCOM'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
In July 2021, prior to the beginning of the Class Period, Paycom officially rolled out a new application called "Beti," which stands for Better Employee Transaction Interface, as an enhancement to the company's then existing payroll offerings. According to Paycom at that time, Beti "further automates and streamlines the payroll process by empowering employees to do their own payroll, increasing efficiencies and reducing errors," adding that "[e]mployees already manage all other components of their paychecks, including timecards, expenses, PTO requests and benefits; now they have the convenience within Paycom to process their own payroll, too." Also, according to Paycom at that time, "Beti puts the payroll responsibility into the hands of employees, eliminating what used to be a multistep, imperfect and time-consuming process for HR and payroll staff members." What Paycom did not disclose at the time was that its revenue stream then relied heavily upon those very inefficiencies, especially charging fees for making additional payroll runs when mistakes were made in payroll departments. Thus, as the company continued its rollout of Beti, more and more of the fees the company had previously been deriving for fixing one-off payroll errors would be eliminated, causing its own revenues and profit margins to decline.
The complaints allege that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company's business and operations. Specifically, Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Paycom had been relying upon a significant, but undisclosed, amount of one-off payroll correction fees to fuel its past outsized revenue growth; (2) increased adoption of Beti by Paycom's payroll customers was cannibalizing the fees the company had previously been charging to correct common payroll mistakes and to provide related services; (3) the increased Beti adoption was decreasing Paycom's gross profit margins; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about Paycom's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
On October 31, 2023, Paycom shocked the market when it reported its Q3 2023 financial results. In its results, Paycom disclosed disappointing Q3 revenues, revenues guidance for Q4 2023, and an initial 2024 outlook for 10% to 12% revenue growth. Paycom's reported financial results fell significantly below consensus estimates. On an earnings call held that same day discussing the results, Paycom's CEO and CFO disclosed that the company's Beti product was cannibalizing a portion of Paycom's services and revenues, which led the company to miss its expected revenues for the Q3 2023. Likewise, the cannibalization of services and revenues caused Paycom to lower its projected fiscal 2023 revenues.
Following this news, the price of Paycom shares declined by $94.28, or approximately 38.49%, from $244.97 per share to $150.69 on November 1, 2023.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Paycom investors may, no later than January 9, 2024, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff for the class, through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Paycom who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information. The class action complaint filed against Paycom in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is captioned Ventrillo Jr. v. Paycom Software, Inc., et al., Case No. 23-cv-01019; the class action complaint filed against Paycom in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is captioned Caloto v. Paycom Software, Inc., et al., Case No. 23-cv-11086.
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A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim's limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan. | https://www.cp24.com/world/north-korea-s-kim-orders-military-to-thoroughly-annihilate-u-s-south-korea-if-provoked-1.6706641 | 2024-01-01T03:42:38Z |
DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Trailblazing former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has died at 88. The nurse from Texas helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region’s most powerful Democrat. She died Sunday. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement that she was the “single most effective legislator Dallas has ever had.” Eddie Bernice Johnson served in the House for three decades after becoming the first registered nurse elected to Congress and first Black chief psychiatric nurse at Dallas’ Veterans Affairs hospital. She went on to become the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for the Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa Hawkeyes live corresponding to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl 2024, in addition to the most recent information emerging from Camping World Stadium. Don't miss any details of the match with the minute by minute and live online from VAVEL.
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Volunteers absences!
These are the players who are part of the team's injured list: None.
Nico Iamaleava, player to watch!
The Volunteers quarterback will have his first opportunity as a starter for the team and show what is coming for the Volunteers next season in the NCAA and seek to be an important piece for the team's aspirations. His season numbers are 163 yards in completions through the air, 1 touchdown pass and 0 interceptions with few minutes coming off the bench. The game against the Hawkeyes will be a great test to begin to show some of the changes that the Volunteers' offense will have next year. The quarterback's connection with Dylan Sampson will be essential to having a good season.
How does the Volunteers arrive?
The Tennessee team finished one more season in the SEC, after a good campaign by finishing outside the playoffs in the first round. The Volunteers had a regular season with a record of 8 wins and 4 losses to finish in sixth place in their division and without the possibility of fighting for the collegiate title. The Volunteers achieved the minimum number of victories and got their ticket to the Cheez-Ir Citrus Bowl where they will want to repeat the title of a university bowl in consecutive years. Some interesting players on this team are Nico Iamaleava, Dylan Sampson, Jaylen Wright, Squirrel White, Elijah Herring, and Jaylen McCollough. The Volunteers will have a difficult end to the season against the Hawkeyes, where they are not favorites to win. This game will not feature Tennessee's starting quarterback, after Joe Milton III announced his withdrawal to focus on the 2024 NFL Draft. Tennessee will participate in its sixth Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and will want to maintain its positive record of 4 wins and 1 defeat.
Hawkeyes absences!
These are the players who are part of the team's injured list: None.
Deacon Hill, player to watch!
The Hawkeyes quarterback begins a new season with the sole mission of continuing his development in the NCAA and seeking to be an important piece for the team's aspirations. The Iowa quarterback is the team's offensive leader in his second year. His numbers for the season were 1,096 yards in completed passes through the air, 5 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions with which he achieved 9 victories. The game against the Volunteers will be a great test to begin to show some of the changes that the Hawkeyes offense will have next season. The quarterback's connection with Erick All will be essential to have a good season.
How does the Hawkeyes get there?
The Iowa team arrives after a good season in the BIG10, after a bad season in 2022 by missing out on the NCAA playoffs. The Hawkeyes had a great regular season with a record of 10 wins and 3 losses to reach the championship game of their division although they lost to Michigan and the fight for the university title came to an end. The Hawkeyes will enter the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl for the third time in their history, they have a record of 1 victory against LSU in 2005 and a loss against Kentucky in 2022. Some interesting players on this team are Deacon Hill, Leshon Williams, Erick There, Jay Higgins and Sebastian Castro. The Hawkeyes did not have a comfortable end to the season visiting the Wolverines, but they will seek to win this collegiate bowl to close a successful season in the best possible way. Likewise, it could be the last opportunity for Tory Taylor, Luke Lachey and Cooper DeJean to show their talent before deciding if they will be part of the 2024 NFL Draft prospects.
Where is the game?
The Camping World Stadium located in the city of Houston will be the venue for this duel between two teams that seek to continue the regular season in good shape in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl 2024. This stadium has a capacity for 65,200 fans and was inaugurated in 2000.
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First meeting of High Level Working Group on Caspian Sea held in Baku
The Azerbaijani, Iranian, Kazakh, Russian and Turkmen delegations attended the talks, Trend reports referring to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
The sides adopted the Rules of Procedure of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea.
The sides exchanged views on the implementation of the agreements reached following the 5th Caspian Summit, reviewed the various aspects of cooperation in the Caspian Sea and reported on the process of implementing domestic procedures on the signed agreements, in particular, on the process of ratifying the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea, Trend reports.
The provisions of the draft agreement on the method of establishing direct baselines in the Caspian Sea were discussed. A number of provisions of the draft agreement have been agreed.
This document will be further discussed.
The delegations appreciated the results of the negotiations and expressed deep gratitude to Azerbaijan for the high level of organization of the first meeting.
The next meeting of the High Level Working Group on the Caspian Sea will be held in April 2019 in Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/first-meeting-of-high-level-working-group-on-caspian-sea-held-in-baku_a3500429/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:39Z |
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase ensured Sunday that his feud with Kansas City will stay ablaze.
During and after Cincinnati's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs that eliminated the Bengals from playoff contention, Chase continued to deliver barbs aimed at the Kansas City defense.
In the second quarter, Chase was whistled for unnecessary roughness after he and Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed engaged in a shoving match after a play.
Then after the game, Chase took credit for sparking the battle with Cincinnati's AFC rival.
"I started it off," Chase said. "Their whole defense was mad at me. It started at the beginning of the game. You've seen it. Everybody's seen it. That's just what I like to do."
Said Chase of his battle with Sneed: "I just be under people's skin sometimes. Motherf---er won't fight me."
Chase finished the game with 3 catches for 41 yards. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he was lined up against Sneed for 61.8% of his routes.
Chase played Sunday after missing one game with a right shoulder injury he suffered in Cincinnati's Week 15 overtime win against Pittsburgh. The Bengals' star receiver was limited in practice throughout the week. But as the team boarded the plane for Kansas City on Saturday, Chase said he told coach Zac Taylor he wanted to play in order to keep Cincinnati's postseason hopes alive.
"Game on the line, season on the line," Chase said of his decision to play. "Just providing."
He estimated that he was 70% healthy. Because of his limited capacity, he said he did not have his usual role in the team's weekly game plan.
That changed when wide receiver Tee Higgins suffered a left hamstring injury on his first catch of the game. Higgins said he reaggravated the injury that forced him to miss three games earlier this season. Higgins left the game in the first half but returned knowing the Bengals (8-8) needed to win to stay in the playoff race entering next week's regular-season finale against Cleveland.
Chase's willingness to play against Kansas City (10-6) came on the heels of his midweek comments about its defense.
On Thursday, Chase added "fire to the fuel" in the longstanding battle between the two teams that have played for the AFC championship each of the past two seasons. When asked about Kansas City's secondary, Chase said the reigning Super Bowl champions didn't have any superstars on defense.
On Sunday, he said the Chiefs' defense covered him as he expected -- with a lot of extra attention focused on stopping him and Higgins.
"The only thing I (saw) Sneed do was looking at the safety to check into cloud (coverage) or double-(team)," Chase said. "That's just what they do."
The Bengals led 17-13 at halftime but were held scoreless for the entire second half. Cincinnati's best scoring chance came on its first drive of the third quarter, when the Bengals attempted a fourth-and-1 at Kansas City's 6-yard line. The Chiefs overwhelmed the Bengals at the line of scrimmage and stopped running back Joe Mixon for a 3-yard loss.
Chase said he wished the Bengals had kicked a field goal to take a 20-13 lead at that point in the game. Taylor said he felt the team needed to go for it in that situation. Regardless, Cincinnati's offense sputtered the rest of the way.
"Just struggled to get some rhythm, however many series we had after that," Taylor said. "Just got to give credit to them."
But Chase was only going to give Kansas City so many props after Sunday's win.
"They got a good (defensive) front," Chase said. "That's it." | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39220501/jamarr-chase-keeps-chiefs-barbs-bengals-loss | 2024-01-01T03:42:40Z |
LANDOVER, Md. — Walking out of FedExField with a 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday was full-circle moment for one member of the 49ers.
Trent Williams’ most formative years were spent with Washington after being drafted as the No. 4 overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. Now, 14 seasons later, the left tackle is playing even better, rejuvenated by his youthful teammates.
“When they dealt me away for nothing, I still had a lot left in the tank,” Williams said after the game. “I think maybe my layoff and battling cancer, I know a lot of people would think nobody could come back normal, especially at that age. I had to bet on myself, go to a new organization, but it’s all part of God’s plan.
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"Really thankful for my nine, ten years here. I think it made me a better professional overall, going to my next chapter.”
And what a comeback it has been. Since joining the 49ers in 2020, the 49ers have made their way to two NFC Championship appearances with Williams being a significant part of the offensive plan.
On Sunday, the 49ers got an assist from the Arizona Cardinals’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles. With the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC locked up and a first-round bye on the horizon, the two-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowl selection will get a little extra rest with his teammates before starting their next playoff journey.
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“It’s my first No. 1 seed in 14 seasons, so shout-out to Arizona,” Williams said. “It felt like a dream come true. I was waiting for somebody to pinch me and wake me up. I’ve never experienced anything like that. I’m so proud of this team. Again, happy for Arizona handling business.”
Williams still is thankful for his time in Washington. After all, it was then that he first met Kyle Shanahan as his offensive coordinator and worked with offensive line coach Chris Foerster. They helped the left tackle realize his potential and set him up for long-term success.
"It all came full circle," Williams said. "I'm really blessed to come back here and actually clinch a No. 1 seed and do something I've never done in my career before.
"Super grateful for that."
The 49ers will head home to California to prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams for their final regular season game on Sunday. | https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/trent-williams-full-circle-commanders/1686579/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:41Z |
‘What you see is what you get’: David Warner happy to have a beer with his critics, reflects on incredible international career
David Warner can appreciate he’s not everyone’s cup of tea, which is why the retiring opener has issued an open invitation to his critics to sit down and have a beer so they can get to know the real him and not just the one they see on TV.
The 37-year-old is preparing to play his final Test match for Australia against Pakistan at the SCG, with Warner announcing on Monday that he’s also retired from ODI cricket after helping win the World Cup in India last year.
It’s the end of an incredible part of his career that started 15 years ago when he burst onto the scene with a swashbuckling 89 in a T20 against a quality South African attack, with Warner’s willingness to attack the new ball making him one of the most feared openers of all time.
He finishes as Australia’s most prolific Test opener and with the second-most ODI centuries for his country, but despite all his achievements, he hasn’t won over the entire public.
He’s copped his fair share of hate on social media from people he’s never met, ex-teammates have had cracks at him in recent weeks and a former selector recently suggested he shouldn’t give tips on who should replace him going forward.
Warner has seen and heard it all, and he welcomes anyone who has an issue with him to sit down for a drink once he retires, having already proven his doubters wrong when they suggested he was too flashy to play Tests.
“There are two types of likes and dislikes. There are ones that hide behind the keyboard and there are ones in real life who have a sit down with you, have a beer and get to know you. They are the real people who actually support you,” he said.
“I’ve had a few of them, where I’ve called people out and had a beer with them and they’ve changed their opinion totally. That goes back probably four, five, six years ago.
“But what you see is what you get. I’m very honest, I’m open, always happy to have a beer with anyone that has a disagreement in the public. If you don’t like what you see on TV, reach out I’ll have a beer with you. That’s open to anyone.”
While no one can fault his aggression with the bat on the field, a lot of the public disconnect stems from the sandpaper controversy in South Africa in 2018. Warner was suspended for 12 months and banned from holding any leadership roles.
Warner planned to appeal the leadership ban but withdrew the bid in late 2022, not wanting to drag his young family through what would have been another ugly off-field process.
“I knew a question like this was going to come up,” he said on Monday.
“Look, when I look back at that, it can be handled differently, but I think Nick (Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley) did his ultimate best to put that forward to the board and the decision was made, and I’m happy with that.
“I’ve moved forward from that. I’ve got opportunities to lead in the IPL, to lead in the ILT20. I’ve enjoyed my leadership roles.
“But for me, in recent years, I’ve learned that leadership (isn’t about) wearing captain’s or vice-captain badges. It’s about being true to yourself, setting an example both on and off the field.
“For me, I think I’m a leader in this team no matter what – you don’t need that C or VC next to your name. I know myself and my energy at times can be annoying and I can be a pest, but I know that inside that change room it gets everyone up and about.”
What happens next at the top of the Australian order remains a mystery, although Warner has indicated he wants Marcus Harris to replace him in the Test side.
What is clear is that the fiery opener hopes young kids will have seen his approach to the game and will feel comfortable being themselves out on the field, with a farewell century at his home ground the perfect way to end a glittering Test career.
“(I want to be remembered) as someone who has gone out there and just given it his all,” he said, declaring his century in a session against Pakistan in 2017 was his favourite innings alongside his triple century against the same opponent two years later.
“I’ve said this all along – I’m a boy from housing commission having a dream,” he said.
“I’ve not always fitted the mould, but I’ve been authentic and honest and not someone different and I think that shows you on the field in Test cricket, I’ve played the exact same way.
“I’m still trying my best to get better even in this last Test. I’m hungry to score runs. It’s no different to any other game and I just want to leave behind that you can go out and play the way you want to play.”
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2023: The year of dengue devastation
The year 2023 is marked by the worst outbreak of dengue since the disease's first official appearance in 2000. The country witnessed 1,705 dengue-related deaths and a total of 321,179 reported cases this year.
In 2000, the nation experienced 93 deaths and 5,551 cases, with the highest recorded death toll before 2023 being 281 in 2022. The highest number of cases before this year was 101,354 in 2019.
In 2023, dengue fatalities saw 970 female and 735 male victims, while in terms of cases, 60 percent were male and 40 percent female. The 36 to 40 age group accounted for 10 percent of the total deaths whereas the 21 to 25 age group led with 14 percent of the reported cases.
Notably, Mugda Medical College and Hospital topped the list with 13,505 cases, while Dhaka Medical College Hospital reported the highest number of deaths -- 253.
One of the main reasons behind dengue deaths this year was second-time infection, while other reasons include late hospitalisation and comorbidity, according to the recent findings of the death review committee of Directorate General of Health Services.
"In our review, we've tried to find the reasons for this year's severity [of the infection]. We found that most of the patients were infected [with dengue] for the second time, which increased the mortality rate," said Prof Ahmedul Kabir, head of the committee and additional director general (administration) of the DGHS.
Experts identified changing patterns of the dengue virus, false results in testing kits, and the presence of serotypes DEN-2 and DEN-3 among other reasons for the staggering number of deaths this year.
HM Nazmul Ahsan, associate professor of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, said, "This year we got many patients coming to hospital in critical conditions within just a few days of getting infected."
In many cases, he said, test kits give false results. "As a result, patients end up coming to hospital only when their condition is already critical."
"Among the four dengue serotypes, 2 and 3 are most dangerous," he added.
Entomologist GM Saifur Rahman advised authorities concerned to take necessary steps from the beginning of January to control dengue in 2024.
The authorities do not seem to be procuring the equipment needed for effective surveillance, he said. "They are rather likely to follow the same old methods that are ineffective," he added.
He pointed out that the data of 2023 does not reflect the real picture because a large number of dengue infections and subsequent deaths go unreported.
A case is recorded only when an individual receives inpatient treatment at one of the 138 hospitals that send information to the DGHS. The rest of the country's around 16,000 facilities do not provide the health directorate with data.
Entomologist Manzur A Chowdhury said, "Without information, it is not possible to kill adult mosquitoes and destroy the larvae in clusters." | https://www.thedailystar.net/health/disease/news/2023-the-year-dengue-devastation-3507381 | 2024-01-01T03:42:39Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 49 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns taking on the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
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How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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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
- 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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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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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 44 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns taking on the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
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How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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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 DG, and Estee Lauder Companies Inc. 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 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: https://bespc.com/cases/DG
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. 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.
For more information on the Estee class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/EL
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The atmosphere at Autzen Stadium is unique. It's legendary, with Ducks fans known for creating a deafening atmosphere for opponents. The deafening noise and fervent support of the fans make the stadium an intimidating place for visiting teams.
In addition to American football games, Autzen Stadium is also an international venue. It is the stage for various events, shows and other activities, being a central location not only for sports fans, but for the community in general. Its rich history and passionate fans make it a significant symbol for the Oregon Ducks and the city of Eugene.
FIRST GAME!
LIBERTY OUT OF HOME!
The team began with an impressive series of victories over Buffalo, Florida International and Jacksonville State, displaying strength on both defense and offense. The loss to Toledo was a momentary respite, but the Liberty Flames quickly bounced back, notching victories against teams like UTEP and Western Kentucky.
The victories over Massachusetts and Old Dominion reinforced the team's ability to deal with challenging opponents. Although they faced some losses, such as against Connecticut, Arkansas and Toledo, the Liberty Flames demonstrated resilience by coming back with full strength in subsequent games.
The ability to overcome defeats stands out, reaffirming the team's determination to learn from mistakes and return stronger. Overall, the season was marked by a series of notable victories, showcasing the Liberty Flames' tenacity and skill in NCAA competition.
OREGON PERFORMING IN FRONT OF THE FANS!
Starting with a string of blowout victories over teams like Portland State and Hawaii, the Ducks established their dominance early on. Of particular note were the impressive 81-7 victory over Portland State and the 55-10 victory over Hawaii.
Throughout the season, Oregon maintained its quality of play, overcoming significant challenges against teams like the Colorado Buffaloes and Washington State, securing impressive victories by 42-6 and 38-24, respectively.
The confrontation against rival Utah resulted in a narrow 20-17 victory, highlighting the Ducks' ability to deal with intense games. However, the season also saw a 37-34 loss to the Washington Huskies, a close matchup until the end of the season. the end.
Oregon closed the regular season with impressive victories over California, USC and Oregon State, showcasing its offensive strength and consistent defensive skills. The team ended the regular season with a remarkable performance, preparing for exciting challenges in the playoffs.
HOW DOES LIBERTY ARRIVE?
The highlight was the consistency in attack, consistently scoring significant points in several matches. The team displayed a combination of offensive and defensive skills that resulted in convincing triumphs.
The victories over teams like New Mexico State, UTEP, Massachusetts and Old Dominion illustrate the Liberty Flames' ability to deal with different challenges. Matches like the victory over Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky showed the team's strength even in seemingly balanced matches.
Highlight for the victory over Florida International, where the Liberty Flames demonstrated their dominance in both defense and attack, consolidating an exceptional season.
Consistency, determined performance and the ability to overcome adversity made the Liberty Flames' season a remarkable success, highlighting the team's talent and determination throughout each game.
HOW DOES OREGON ARRIVE?
The Ducks started strong, with a string of convincing victories over teams like the Colorado Buffaloes, USC and California, showcasing a powerful offense and solid defense. The impressive victory over California stood out, with a score of 63-19.
However, the team also faced some obstacles, including a narrow loss to the Washington Huskies 36-33 and another narrow loss to the Washington Huskies 34-31.
The team demonstrated resiliency in overcoming these challenges, coming back with convincing victories over Arizona State and Oregon State. The 49-13 victory over Arizona State and 31-7 victory over Oregon State highlighted the Ducks' ability to bounce back after defeats.
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By Devan Cole, CNN
(CNN) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raised concerns about the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in the US judicial system in an annual report released Sunday, warning that the emerging technology could risk “dehumanizing the law” and imperiling fair treatment in the justice system.
“AI obviously has great potential to dramatically increase access to key information for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. But just as obviously it risks invading privacy interests and dehumanizing the law,” Roberts wrote.
The chief justice spent much of his 13-page year-end report laying out how new technology has brought about positive change to the federal court system over the years. But he avoided addressing how the court has recently been pushed into two major disputes involving former President Donald Trump, as well as issues involving ethics and transparency that plagued the court for much of the year, leading the nine justices to announce a new code of conduct last month.
Instead, he presented AI as the “major issue relevant to the whole federal court system.” The technology, Roberts wrote, “requires caution and humility.”
Roberts acknowledged that AI could assist with making courts more accessible, especially for people who may not have the resources to hire an attorney. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” he wrote.
But he appeared wary toward a wholesale adoption of the technology in courts, noting that “studies show a persistent public perception of a ‘human-AI fairness gap,’ reflecting the view that human adjudications, for all of their flaws, are fairer than whatever the machine spits out.”
Roberts also pointed to a flaw in one prominent AI tool that he said caused “lawyers using the application to submit briefs with citations to non-existent cases. (Always a bad idea.).”
The chief justice said he welcomed coming efforts by the Judicial Conference – the policy-making body for the federal courts – to examine AI’s “proper uses in litigation.”
“I predict that human judges will be around for a while,” Roberts wrote. “But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work – particularly at the trial level – will be significantly affected by AI.”
The year-end report also highlighted key statistics on the caseload handled by the Supreme Court during its previous term. The number of cases filed to the high court fell by 15% compared with its 2021 term, while 68 cases were argued before the justices last term – two fewer than the 2021 term.
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First triplets born this year in Turkestan region
TURKESTAN. KAZINFORM - The first triples came into this world this year in Turkestan region, Kazinform has learnt from the regional administration's press service.
Doctors of the regional perinatal center admitted they had had to fight for three boys' lives as they were born prematurely.
Although there were some complications during their mother's pregnancy and afterwards, she and three newborns are doing fine. They have already been dismissed from the center. | https://en.inform.kz/news/first-triplets-born-this-year-in-turkestan-region_a3497222/ | 2024-01-01T03:42:46Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 42 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns taking on the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Looking for how to watch college football? All the best games to watch this weekend are here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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Bucks vs. Pacers: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - January 1
On Monday, January 1, 2024 at Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks (24-8) will be looking to build on a six-game home winning run when hosting the Indiana Pacers (17-14). It airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSWI and BSIN.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Game Info
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: BSWI and BSIN
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
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Bucks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
- The Bucks have a +193 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.1 points per game. They're putting up 125 points per game to rank second in the league and are giving up 118.9 per contest to rank 24th in the NBA.
- The Pacers outscore opponents by 1.8 points per game (posting 126.6 points per game, first in league, and giving up 124.8 per contest, 29th in NBA) and have a +55 scoring differential.
- These teams average 251.6 points per game combined, 7.9 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams average 243.7 points per game combined, 15.8 fewer than this matchup's total.
- Milwaukee has put together a 15-17-0 record against the spread this season.
- Indiana has covered 17 times in 31 games with a spread this season.
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When The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon started out, he never expected to be rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of rock’n’roll.
“I’m just a punk-rock kid from New Jersey,” says the singer, whose band recently reunited and released their first album in nine years, History Books. “I just thought we’d put out some music and hit the clubs.”
Except it didn’t quite pan out like that. Fallon never met Lemmy, but he has sung on stage with Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury, got life tips from Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, and been scared to death by Mark Lanegan.
Bruce Springsteen
I grew up listening to him. I remember being a really young kid and hearing Born In The USA on MTV at my friend’s house, and singing it over and over in the playground at school the next day. The first time I met him was really quick at a benefit show in Redbank, New Jersey – it was just a real quick “Hi” and a handshake, and that was it. Even then I lost my mind. I was freaking out inside.
What happened after was that one of his sons got into The Gaslight Anthem, and said: “Dad, you gotta hear this. It’s like your music but punk.” And I guess Bruce liked it, and reached out when we both played Glastonbury [in 2009]. I say ‘reached out’, it’s a ridiculous story. We’re in our trailer at Glastonbury, like five minutes before we’re due to go on stage, and suddenly all these police cars pull up. I’m like: ‘Okay, I guess we’re going to jail.”
So I go outside, and see Bruce Springsteen walking towards me in his sunglasses, and he goes: [gruffly] “Hey, can I play your song with you?” So literally five minutes later we’re on stage doing The ’59 Sound with Bruce Springsteen in this tent at Glastonbury. And it got even crazier that night, because I went out and sang a song [No Surrender] with him during his headlining set in front of ninety thousand people. Beforehand, I was, like: “I’m gonna throw up”, I was so nervous.’
I’ve gotten to know him pretty well. He’s like: “I’ve got all this life wisdom, and if you want some of it, you can ask me and I will tell you things.” With the new Gaslight record [History Books], he said: “Why don’t you write us a duet to sing?” And I basically sat there for months, going: “I cannot do this, I cannot write a duet for Bruce Springsteen.” But then I realised: “I’m not gonna do that, I’m gonna write a Gaslight Anthem record and not worry about which one is for Bruce.” When it came to picking a song, it’s, like: “It’s that one, it’s gotta be History Books.” We all knew it.
Eddie Vedder
The ‘big three’ to me are Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer and Eddie Vedder. I met Eddie at a festival through a friendship with the photographer Danny Clinch. We’d been covering [early Pearl Jam deep cut] State Of Love And Trust, and Danny said: “Eddie knows you guys cover it, he might show up.”
So I’m standing there on stage singing it, and I look over and there he is. And he looks back at me and he’s like: “Hey!” and comes on. None of these people are subtle. They don’t send a text or call, they’re like Batman, they just show up.
Hanging out with him, he’s a really thoughtful guy. His life is similar to mine – family things, growing up not knowing our dads. He gave me a letter, just encouraging us and saying the band is cool. On the second page he said: “I know the lyrics to State Of Love And Trust are kind of hard to understand, so I wanna make sure you’ve got ’em all,” and he wrote them all out.
Tom Morello
Tim McIlrath from [political American punk band] Rise Against organised this benefit show maybe ten years ago. Tim is friends with Tom Morello and Wayne Kramer from the MC5, and he’d orchestrated this cover of [Springsteen’s] The Ghost Of Tom Joad. He’d kindly included me on it cos we were the main support band on the tour. I’m standing there looking at his pedals, thinking: “What gear does he use to get those amazing sounds?” and he goes:“Oh, I just bought this yesterday, it’s nothing special, it’s just a piece of crap I use. It’s not about what you got, it’s about how you play.”
So I go: “Do the thing.” He starts doing all the [makes Morello-esque squealing/siren-like guitar noise], and I’m losing my mind, because all I can see in my head is me at twelve years old, ready to smash the world. For me it was like standing next to Jimmy Page or Angus Young.
Jon Bon Jovi
It’s like with Bruce, Jon decides he wants a friendship with you. I get this call from him out of nowhere. He’s putting this little group of friends together – he decided that him, John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls and me are gonna be friends. So we all started hanging out together once in a while. It’s bizarrely normal – these are guys you can imagine going to a basketball game with, they’re that kind of guy. But every so often, I’ll be with Jon and I’ll suddenly think: “Woah, this is Jon Bon Jovi!”’
Jon’s got a quietness and confidence to him that’s real strong. It’s almost palpable – you can touch it. He’s like a great athlete – he’s not walking down the hallway on to the pitch high-fiving everybody, “Yeah, we’re the best, we’re gonna go rock ’em.” It’s more like: “I’m going to go out there and do the thing I was born to do.” For me, he’s a real-life rock star, in the very best way.
Greg Dulli
I would talk in interviews a lot about how much I love the Afghan Whigs. We had mutual friends, and they’d say: “Greg’s a fan of your band.” We ended up going on tour with Soundgarden and the Afghan Whigs, and Greg I got to be pretty close. I couldn’t believe how friendly he was – he’s a guy who’s always smiling. One night, we were taking this long, dark walk together through this festival, and he goes: “You want to go and meet Mark Lanegan?” Cos they were friends.
He takes me down this dark path, and suddenly Lanegan just appears out of nowhere, wreathed in smoke, kind of like the devil. He was this big, huge guy with tattoos of stars on his hands. I have never seen a person speak less. When he said hello, I’m not sure he was even looking at me. I stood there and watched him and Greg talking. Afterwards, I go: “Does he not like me?” And Greg goes: “No, he’s like that with anybody.” There was something otherworldly about him.
Jesse Malin
Jesse Malin and I met because The Gaslight Anthem put a couple of records out on [punk label] SideOneDummy, and one the label’s owners, Joe Sib, knew I was a big fan of Jesse’s old band and his solo stuff. He gave Jesse some of my stuff, and he was like: “This is cool, it’s rock’n’roll but punk rock too. Why don’t you put us on the phone.”
So I was standing outside a comic-book store in Boston just before we were playing a show, when Jesse called me. We’d never met or spoken before, but we just hit it off. He told me he loved how I was referencing other songs and musicians in my songs, and he said: “Where do you get that?” I said: “Dude, I got it from hip-hop. It was all about the history and community. A Tribe Called Quest would mention Michael Jackson or whoever.”
We’ve become really good friends. He was at my wedding, he knows my kids, I went to visit him in the hospital [Malin suffered a spinal stroke in 2023]. He still talks about the name-checking thing: “Man, I'd never have thought about that.”
Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat/Fugazi)
When I was a kid I loved Minor Threat. They were one of the first bands I really got into. Then when we were recording [The Gaslight Anthem’s third album] American Slang at the Magic Shop studio in New York, we look downstairs and see Ian MacKaye in this small room. “That’s Ian MaKaye! What’s he doing here, in that little room?”
So we go down there one at a time and sit and listen to all these Dischord records he was remastering. He’s hanging out all day, and people like Adam Yauch from the Beastie Boys and [former Saturday Night Live/Portlandia] actor Fred Armisen are dropping by, just this parade of famous New Yorkers. I said: “I know this is cheesy, but my best friend is the biggest fan of you. Can I take a photo and send it to him?” And he stops eating and goes: “Of course, let’s do it!”
Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers)
Jakob is very, very cool, and he’s one of the best-looking people I have ever seen in my life. He walks into the room and it’s like Kate Moss has just walked in – everyone is like: “Wow, that person is beautiful.” I got to know him through Joe Sib too, and Jesse Malin. He’s so funny, but also really irreverent and punk rock. I was shocked at how much he knew about punk rock.
I’m like: “Your dad’s Bob Dylan, this giant famous person, how can you have any experience with punk rock?” But he knows all about that stuff. Even though his dad is who he is, Jakob had to do everything on his own. If one of my kids said: “I need a Marshall stack to go play,” I’d be: “Okay, here you go.” But he said his dad wanted him to go and do it on his own so he could say he’d done it on his own, which I think was awesome.
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl is one of those guys who’s always hanging out. He’ll always show up in a good mood. One time we were at a festival, and I said to him: “You gotta produce a Gaslight record.” He thought about it for a minute, then he comes back to me and says: “Here’s what I think: what am I gonna say? I’m a fan of your band, you’re gonna play me a song and I’m gonna go: ‘Sounds awesome!’ And then I’ve got nothing left to give you. I can’t critique your band, because I’m a fan, and that’s why I wouldn’t be a good producer.” I thought: “Damn, that’s disappointing but awesome at the same time."
History Books is out now via Rich Mahogany Recordings/ Thirty Tigers. The Gaslight Anthem tour Europe in March. | https://www.loudersound.com/features/brian-fallon-stories | 2024-01-01T03:42:48Z |
Banks of the future will use AI to influence financial decisions, say experts
Tom Merry, head of banking strategy at Accenture, said the tech could ‘touch almost everything that goes on at a bank’.
Next-generation banks will use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to influence people’s financial decisions, spot potentially vulnerable customers, train call centre staff and even run social media accounts.
The complex technology could “touch almost everything that goes on at a bank”, according to Tom Merry, the head of banking strategy at Accenture.
The UK banking industry has been using AI for years, such as through predictive models which detect fraud and analyse risks.
But more banks are starting to test the use of generative AI, where complex models can create something completely new based on a vast set of data.
It has been cutting through into the mainstream with chatbots like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard.
The tech is “exciting but scary” for bank bosses who are “wary” of its risks, said Mr Merry, who works with lenders on their transformation strategies.
But he said he has had more requests from banking firms who are keen to experiment with the tech.
This could mean using people’s personal spending and banking data to design a bespoke product for a customer, or “nudging” through online banking toward making small decisions to improve their financial strength.
It could also see banks experiment with voice recognition technology – meaning AI can pick up on the sentiment of a caller and potentially spot if they sound vulnerable or distressed, prompting staff to increase engagement.
Elsewhere, Mr Merry suggested that generative AI can go as far as managing banks’ social media platforms, or training human resources and call centre staff such as through “avatars” to role play interactions.
Peter Rothwell, KPMG’s UK head of banking, pointed out that customers will need to trust that their data is being used for the right reasons if generative AI is to be adopted more widely.
“The more a bank knows about you, the more help it can be in terms of helping you manage your key outcomes,” he told the PA news agency.
“But that requires trust, and data security, and reliability.”
For example, a bank receiving a credit card application from a customer could nudge them towards a short-term overdraft instead, using AI and based on what they know about their financial situation.
“In order to get to that point … I need to trust that they’ve got my best interests at heart, rather than theirs,” Mr Rothwell said.
But some research suggests that the banking industry still has a long way to go when it comes to engaging with customers.
A poll conducted by Eligible, an AI platform for banks, found that nearly a quarter of people in the UK said they had received no communication from their bank that was personalised to their financial situation, leading them to ignore it altogether.
Zahra Hassan, Eligible’s co-founder, said AI can be used to detect how well a person understands a financial product and therefore spot potentially vulnerable customers.
“Based on this, we can start to form views on the likelihood that they could struggle to meet their payments,” she said.
“AI has the power to transform customer support from a reactive relationship to a proactive one.”
It comes as Britain’s largest high street lenders have axed hundreds of branches across the country as they shift toward mobile banking.
Research from KPMG UK found that about a fifth of UK consumers have not visited a bank branch in the past year, up from 14% in 2022.
Just 13% of respondents had visited a branch in the prior week when the survey was conducted last month, compared with 18% the year before.
And just over a third of adults now consider an app that is simple to use as being the more important interaction they have with their bank, higher than the quarter who said so last year.
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2023: the year of dengue devastation
The year 2023 is marked by the worst outbreak of dengue since the disease's first official appearance in 2000. The country witnessed 1,705 dengue-related deaths and a total of 321,179 reported cases this year.
In 2000, the nation experienced 93 deaths and 5,551 cases, with the highest recorded death toll before 2023 being 281 in 2022. The highest number of cases before this year was 101,354 in 2019.
In 2023, dengue fatalities saw 970 female and 735 male victims, while in terms of cases, 60 percent were male and 40 percent female. The 36 to 40 age group accounted for 10 percent of the total deaths whereas the 21 to 25 age group led with 14 percent of the reported cases.
Notably, Mugda Medical College and Hospital topped the list with 13,505 cases, while Dhaka Medical College Hospital reported the highest number of deaths -- 253.
One of the main reasons behind dengue deaths this year was second-time infection, while other reasons include late hospitalisation and comorbidity, according to the recent findings of the death review committee of Directorate General of Health Services.
"In our review, we've tried to find the reasons for this year's severity [of the infection]. We found that most of the patients were infected [with dengue] for the second time, which increased the mortality rate," said Prof Ahmedul Kabir, head of the committee and additional director general (administration) of the DGHS.
Experts identified changing patterns of the dengue virus, false results in testing kits, and the presence of serotypes DEN-2 and DEN-3 among other reasons for the staggering number of deaths this year.
HM Nazmul Ahsan, associate professor of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, said, "This year we got many patients coming to hospital in critical conditions within just a few days of getting infected."
In many cases, he said, test kits give false results. "As a result, patients end up coming to hospital only when their condition is already critical."
"Among the four dengue serotypes, 2 and 3 are most dangerous," he added.
Entomologist GM Saifur Rahman advised the authorities concerned to take necessary steps from the beginning of January to control dengue in 2024.
The authorities do not seem to be procuring the equipment needed for effective surveillance, he said. "They are rather likely to follow the same old methods that are ineffective," he added.
He pointed out that the data of 2023 does not reflect the real picture because a large number of dengue infections and subsequent deaths go unreported.
A case is recorded only when an individual receives inpatient treatment at one of the 138 hospitals that send information to the DGHS. The rest of the country's around 16,000 facilities do not provide the health directorate with data.
Entomologist Manzur A Chowdhury said, "Without information, it is not possible to kill adult mosquitoes and destroy the larvae in clusters." | https://www.thedailystar.net/health/disease/news/2023-the-year-dengue-devastation-3507931 | 2024-01-01T03:42:47Z |
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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Berlin — Three more people were detained Sunday in connection with a reported threat of an attack on the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays, German authorities said.
The detentions came only days after a 30-year-old Tajik man was detained in relation to an alleged plot to attack the world-famous cathedral by Islamic extremists in the western German city.
The suspects were detained in the western cities of Duisburg, Herne and Dueren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and their apartments were also searched there. No details about their identities were released.
All the detained suspects — including the Tajik who was arrested last week — allegedly belong to a larger network that included people across Germany and in other European countries, according to Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns, German news agency dpa reported.
The attack was supposed to have been carried out with a car loaded with explosives, local media reported.
Cologne police said in a Sunday news conference that the cathedral’s underground parking garage had been searched and that explosives detection dogs had been deployed — but nothing was found. Since the early morning, the entrance and exit of the underground garage had also been checked for suspicious activity.
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul called the latest detentions a
“success — for which I would like to thank the investigators.”
Islamic extremists have always been active, but they are currently more active than usual, and the Catholic cathedral was a prime target for them, Reul said, according to dpa. “The police always try to be a few steps ahead,” he added.
Police had received information about a planned militant attack on Cologne Cathedral shortly before Christmas. The attack was to be carried out on New Year’s Eve.
The city’s world-famous cathedral has been under high protection for a week and the threat led to the closure of the house of worship for tourists since Christmas Eve.
Usually, more than 100,000 tourists visit the cathedral in the last week of the year. In recent days, only worshippers were allowed to enter the building for Mass, but they had to go through thorough security checks involving sniffer dogs.
On Sunday evening, around 1,000 police officers were on duty around the cathedral as revelers began celebrating the end of 2023.
Reul, the state interior minister, encouraged people to celebrate and not stay at home despite the attack threat.
“Islamist terror is still a threat on German streets,” he said. “We have often suppressed that. And whenever there is a one-off event like this, we are all very electrified again.”
However, it would be wrong to panic, said Reul. “I say: Celebrate! Behave yourselves! Take care — and enjoy the transition into the new year.”
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Hornets vs. Nuggets: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - January 1
The Charlotte Hornets (7-23), on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET, aim to halt a seven-game road losing streak at the Denver Nuggets (23-11).
You will find odds, spreads, over/unders and more across multiple sportsbooks for the Hornets vs. Nuggets matchup in this article.
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Hornets vs. Nuggets Game Info
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ALT and BSSE
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
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Hornets vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
- The Nuggets' +170 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by five points per game) is a result of scoring 115.3 points per game (15th in the NBA) while allowing 110.3 per contest (third in the league).
- The Hornets have been outscored by 10.8 points per game (posting 110.6 points per game, 26th in league, while allowing 121.4 per outing, 26th in NBA) and have a -326 scoring differential.
- The two teams combine to score 225.9 points per game, 0.6 fewer points than this matchup's total.
- Opponents of these teams put up 231.7 points per game combined, 5.2 more points than this matchup's over/under.
- Denver has compiled a 15-19-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Charlotte has won 13 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 17 times.
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