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Japan OKs test using iPS cells to treat spinal cord injuries
With the approval, a team of researchers from Keio University, which filed a request for the test with the ministry, will start recruiting patients from fall to next winter, Kyodo News reports.
The team will inject neural stem cells produced from so-called induced pluripotent stem cells into four people who sustained injuries while playing sports or in traffic accidents.
"Finally, we are able to carry out a clinical study 20 years after the research began," Hideyuki Okano, a professor who is leading the project at Keio's School of Medicine, said in a press conference in Tokyo. "I'd like to offer a safe treatment to patients as early as possible."
Okano and his team have already succeeded in enabling a paralyzed monkey to walk again through the same approach.
It is the fifth time that the government has authorized clinical studies using iPS cells. The patients, aged 18 or older and to undergo the test treatment administered by the Keio team, will have suffered lost mobility and sensation in their limbs.
The cells will be injected within two to four weeks of the patients' accidents -- a period in which the treatment is believed to be effective.
Then for about one year, while the patients undergo rehabilitation, the team will observe the efficacy and safety of the cells, which will be created from iPS cells in storage at Kyoto University and kept frozen.
Kyoto University's Shinya Yamanaka won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 2012 for developing iPS cells, which can grow into any type of body tissue and are seen as a promising tool for regenerative medicine and drug development.
The main purpose of Keio's study is to confirm the safety of the neural stem cells. The team will initially limit the number of cells they will transplant to 2 million per patient but plan to increase that to up to 10 million in the future.
Details also at | https://en.inform.kz/news/japan-oks-test-using-ips-cells-to-treat-spinal-cord-injuries_a3499461/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:10Z |
Burning Vessel Diverted to Dutch Harbor, Alaska
The US Coast Guard is continuing to assess a fire reported on the 410-foot general cargo vessel Genius Star XI off Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The vessel is carrying lithium-ion batteries, and the fire started on Christmas Day in cargo hold No. 1. The crew released carbon dioxide into the hold and sealed it over concerns of an explosion.
The Coast Guard then diverted the vessel to Dutch Harbor while an HC-130 airplane from Air Station Kodiak and Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC-39) were dispatched to assist.
The Coast Guard confirmed there are no injuries to the 19 crewmembers. A team of marine firefighting experts from T&T Salvage and Resolve Marine embarked the ship Friday to begin an on-site assessment of the vessel’s condition, and found no signs of structural deformation or blistering outside of the compartment.
Coast Guard Sector Anchorage issued a Captain of the Port Order to Genius Star XI to remain two miles offshore. Also, the Captain of the Port established a one-mile safety zone around the vessel for the duration of the response effort.
“A top priority is the safety of the crewmembers and responders aboard Genius Star XI, the safety of the community in Unalaska, and mitigating any potential environmental impact,” said Rear Admiral Megan Dean, Commander of the 17th Coast Guard District.
“The Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Gallagher Marine Systems, T&T Salvage, and the State of Alaska are working in a Unified Command to respond safely and swiftly. The Unified Command is also working closely with Unalaska city officials to address local concerns and keep the community informed of response efforts.”
The cause of the fire remains unknown, the Coast Guard stated on Saturday. | https://www.marinelink.com/news/burning-vessel-diverted-dutch-harbor-510469 | 2024-01-01T03:49:12Z |
NHL fans were divided following the Montreal Canadiens scoring a debatable goal that the Tampa Bay Lightning did not anticipate during Sunday's clash at Amalie Arena.
In the second period, Bolts defenseman Darren Raddysh launched a shot, which Habs goalie Sam Montembeault saved easily. Following the save, however, the entire Tampa Bay Lightning team apparently thought the whistle was blown to call the play dead.
The play was not called dead, but the Bolts players, who thought otherwise, stopped playing. The Montreal Canadiens capitalized on the opportunity, with Jonathan Kovacevic scoring a goal on an empty net to give the Habs a 2-0 lead.
NHL fans were quick to react to the goal, with many applauding it while others believed that the whistle should have been blown.
Here's what fans on X, formerly Twitter, said: A fan tweeted:
"I mean should’ve been a whistle that’s egregious."
Another chimed in:
"Tampa players didn’t go near the goalie, so they didn’t blow the whistle. Good goal imo."
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Tampa Bay Lightning beat Montreal Canadiens after going two goals behind
On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning hosted the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena. The Bolts beat the visitors 4-3.
The first period had no goals. The Canadiens got off to a dominant start, with Cole Caufield and Johnathan Kovacevic putting the team up 2-0 in the second.
After a slow start, the Bolts got themselves back into the game. At 14:01, Brayden Point's goal cut the Habs' lead to 2-1. With less than three minutes remaining before the end of the second, Auston Watson leveled the scores.
At the 7:49 mark of the third period, Calvin de Haan scored a wrist shot goal off Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos' assists to put the Lightning in the lead for the first time in the game, 3-2.
Seven minutes later, Stamkos doubled the advantage before Nick Suzuki made it 4-3 for the final score for the Montreal Canadiens. This marked the third consecutive defeat for the Habs.
With 35 points, the Canadiens are sixth in the Atlantic Division. They return to the ice on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to take on the Dallas Stars. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/ice-hockey/news-should-ve-whistle-good-goal-imo-montreal-canadiens-controversial-goal-tampa-bay-lightning-leaves-nhl-fans-divided | 2024-01-01T03:49:16Z |
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Rizvi will be brought to justice soon: DB chief
The Additional Commissioner of the Detective Branch of police Harun Or Rashid today said they were looking for BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
"Rizvi announced various movements. Then sabotage activities were done in the name of the movement," he said while talking to reporters at Minto Road.
Harun said voting is a democratic right of the people.
"Rizvi is discouraging voters from going to polling stations. There are several other allegations against Rizvi and he will be brought to justice soon," said the DB chief.
"We have arrested many big leaders against whom there was a case. Rizvi is wanted, we are looking for him and he will also be brought under the law soon. There are several cases against him," he added.
Addressing Rizvi, the DB chief said a man who was supposedly ailing announced one movement after another.
"How does a sick person announce these movements? If he is sick, then he can appear in court," he added. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/rizvi-will-be-brought-justice-soon-db-chief-3507261 | 2024-01-01T03:49:16Z |
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe successfully touches down on asteroid
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said it received a signal from Hayabusa2 showing it touched down on the Ryugu asteroid located 340 million kilometers from Earth, though it will need a few days to confirm whether the first surface samples were collected as planned, Kyodo News reports.The spacecraft is designed to fire a small projectile when the tip of a cylindrical horn protruding from its body touches Ryugu's surface, creating an artificial crater that allows materials from below to be collected.
"We have executed a complete (touchdown)," JAXA Research Director Takashi Kubota told reporters as other members at the mission control center rejoiced at the signals arriving from the probe. JAXA also confirmed Hayabusa2 has fired a projectile.
The asteroid is believed to contain organic substances and water with remnants of the primitive solar system.
To avoid colliding with large, rocky formations on the asteroid's surface, a landing area of about six meters in diameter was selected instead of the originally planned area of 100 meters in diameter, making navigation of the probe more difficult than initially expected, according to JAXA.
Details also at | https://en.inform.kz/news/japan-s-hayabusa2-probe-successfully-touches-down-on-asteroid_a3500990/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:17Z |
Eight Missing After Tanker and Fishing Vessel Collide
A Singapore-flagged tanker, Pearl Kenzo, collided with a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel, Suiyupu on December 26 at about 12:08 am (Singapore Time) near Chengshan Jiao, China. Eight fishing vessel crew are missing.
The tanker was on its way to Zhoushan from Penglai, China, when the incident happened, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
The China Maritime Safety Administration informed MPA that the fishing vessel had sunk and that the Chinese authorities had conducted search and rescue operations.
All crew members onboard the tanker are safe.
Pearl Kenzo is currently anchored at Shidao Anchorage and assisting in investigations by the Chinese authorities.
No pollution was reported in the vicinity of the collision. | https://www.marinelink.com/news/eight-missing-tanker-fishing-vessel-510468 | 2024-01-01T03:49:18Z |
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that struggling goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been placed on waivers. Journalist Elliotte Friedman also announced it on his social media. The decision follows Samsonov's recent shaky performance, notably a 6-5 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 29.
Maple Leafs fans, once optimistic about Samsonov's potential as the team's undisputed No. 1 goaltender, are now expressing their disappointment on social media platforms. The goaltender, who secured a one-year, $3.55 million contract through arbitration after an impressive season, has failed to replicate his success this year.
With a dismal .862 save percentage and a 3.94 goals-against average, Samsonov has struggled to find his footing, contributing to the Maple Leafs' inconsistent performance. As the news spreads across the hockey community, the reaction among fans is a mix of concern, frustration, and anticipation for what lies ahead in Samsonov's uncertain journey.
If Ilya Samsonov clears waivers, he is set to report to the AHL Toronto, a move that has left fans divided. Some hope the stint in the minors will allow him to rediscover his form, while others question the future of the goaltender who once showed promise with the Washington Capitals before joining the Maple Leafs as a free agent.
Leafs' Goaltending Landscape after Ilya Samsonov
The Toronto Maple Leafs face crucial goaltending decisions in their upcoming back-to-back games in Los Angeles and Anaheim. Martin Jones is expected to take the net against the Kings, and there's speculation that Joseph Woll could make his NHL debut against the Ducks.
The spotlight is now on Jones, whose consistent and adequate goaltending becomes paramount for the Leafs in the absence of Samsonov. Jones has posted a 4-3-0 record with a .915 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average in eight games.
The urgency is heightened as Joseph Woll is not close to returning from a high ankle sprain, leaving the Leafs with limited options. Coach Sheldon Keefe, acknowledging Jones' crucial role, emphasized the need to keep opponents to two goals – a task Ilya Samsonov struggled with in his recent starts.
As the Leafs navigate the goaltending challenges, there's ongoing speculation about the Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas actively seeking a veteran netminder. However, the high prices in the market present a hurdle.
Meanwhile, the Leafs, currently in third place in the Atlantic Division, brace themselves for a critical stretch as they find the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings breathing down their neck in the early days of 2024. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/ice-hockey/news-toronto-media-fans-destroy-another-great-player-nhl-fans-react-ilya-samsonov-placed-waivers-by-maple-leafs | 2024-01-01T03:49:22Z |
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Mixed Feelings in Ship Recycling Market
Cash buyer GMS reports that the international ship recycling community is finishing the year with mixed feelings.
“On the one hand, we have seen comparatively more deals concluded in 2023 than we did in 2022, with 2022 being the weakest of years over the last decade (in terms of the volume of vessels recycled in a single year). On the other hand, despite the industry witnessing a far firmer volume of vessels recycled this year, when compared to a bloated global newbuilding orderbook (particularly in the container sector), the recycling industry still fell short of the number of permanent exits needed in order to balance out global fleets.”
Prices have endured a rocky ride through much of 2023, with peaks well above and into USD 600/LDT being surpassed in the first half of the year, followed by the traditional summer / monsoon collapse that saw about USD 150/LDT wiped off in a few short months during the rains and even after.
Losses sustained by most ship owners, cash buyers and vessel recyclers have been particularly punishing for yet another year, says GMS.
“As a cheat sheet on the eve of the New Year, we would like to remind our readers that financing issues continue to persist in both Pakistan and Bangladesh – with a majority of their domestic banks still unwilling to sanction fresh financing / lines of credit on new vessel purchases, even though demand has been firming and domestic yards are starting to gradually empty out.”
There is cause for cautious optimism as international steel and commodity prices remain firm, with many believing vessel prices to have bottomed out across the sub-continent markets.
For week 52 of 2023, GMS demo rankings / pricing are: | https://www.marinelink.com/news/mixed-feelings-ship-recycling-market-510467 | 2024-01-01T03:49:24Z |
Japan to invest up to $1bn in Kazakhstan’s economy – Kazakh Diplomat
Mr. Ambassador, what is the significance of this year for the Kazakhstan-Japan relations?
On May 1, a new era will start in Japan after Crown Prince Naruhito ascends to the throne. Astana and Tokyo are approaching this moment as strategic partners that is stipulated in an appropriate declaration.
From the first days of Kazakhstan’s independence, President Nursultan Nazarbayev has been giving a special attention to the development of the bilateral cooperation with Japan. The official visit of the Head of State to Tokyo in November 2016 aimed at attraction of Japanese technologies and investments required for successful modernization of economy. At the meeting with Kazakh President, the leaders of Japanese companies could personally assure themselves of Kazakhstan’s firm interest in creation of favorable investment conditions.
How can you describe the current trade-economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan?
In 2018, the total commodity turnover between Kazakhstan and Japan was $2bn that is 54% higher against the same period in previous year ($1.3bn).
Kazakhstan’s exports to Japan in 2018 comprised $1.5bn having risen by 70% compared to the same period in 2017 ($886mn). In the past 6 years, export to Japan showed a positive dynamics having increased twofold – from $628mn in 2013 to $1.5bn in 2018.
Kazakhstan exports primarily crude oil and metals to Japan which can be explained by historical conditions and economic role of the two countries in international trade. In this regard, the Embassy’s activity targets on diversification of Kazakhstani export and increasing the share of non-primary goods. Noteworthy to say, that Japan’s consumer market is saturated with home-made products. Of course, tough competition, specific requirements and national demand peculiarities create some obstacles for foreign exporters’ entrance to the Japanese market. Despite that, in 2018 Kazakhstani companies exported for the first time safflower oil and honey to Japan. Presently, the sides are negotiating supply of livestock products, namely horse meat, from Kazakhstan to Japan.
What investment projects are under implementation now?
Japan is the 7th major foreign investor of Kazakhstan. According to the National Bank’s data, the total volume of direct investments from Japan to Kazakhstan made $357.3mn and in 9 months of 2018 it amounted to $304.1mn. Oil&Gas and mining sectors attract a significant inflow of foreign investments.
One should note also Japan’s active investment in production sector of Kazakhstan. For instance, in 2018 the two countries implemented several investment projects. I mean Tokyo Rope Almaty, Hino Motors maintenance and assembly centre in Almaty, Nissin Foods and NYK Line transport and logistics terminal. In general, we expect that in 2019-2021 Japan will invest from $800mn to $1bn in Kazakhstan.
What can you say about the plans of further development of trade and economic ties in 2019?
The Kazakh-Japanese Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation of Governmental and Private Sectors is a major mechanism of our trade-economic interaction. This year, we plan to hold the 8th session of this Commission and a meeting of the Business Council in Tokyo.
More than 70 Kazakh-Japanese enterprises are functioning today in Kazakhstan in oil and gas, metallurgy, finance, ore-mining sectors, vehicle wholesale and logistics. Presently, we are negotiating the organization of a visit of Japan’s Keidanren Business Federation to Kazakhstan. Besides, we are planning to hold a business forum in Tokyo to boost trade-economic interaction and make a presentation of Kazakhstan’s investment climate. The trade-economic ties with the regions of Japan are maintained through the honorary consulates of Kazakhstan in Kansai, Chubu and Kyushu provinces.
What about fulfillment of President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s instruction to launch a direct flight between Kazakhstan and Japan?
The talks regarding launch of direct flight between Astana and Tokyo are underway. An appropriate regulatory legal framework has been created for the operation of flights. The Kazakh Embassy is now negotiating the issue of provision of a slot at the Narita Airport of Tokyo. According to the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development, the direct flight will be launched in the second half of 2019.
Thank you for the interview! | https://en.inform.kz/news/japan-to-invest-up-to-1bn-in-kazakhstan-s-economy-kazakh-diplomat_a3501185/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:24Z |
Rohingya youth shot dead in Ukhiya
A Rohingya youth, suspected to be a member of Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO), was shot dead allegedly by Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), at Jamtoli Camp (No-15) in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar on Friday night.
The deceased, Dil Mohammad, 28, was a resident of E-12 block of the camp, reports our Cox's Bazar staff correspondent quoting Shamim Hossain, officer-in-charge of Ukhiya Police Station.
He said ARSA members shot Dil Mohammad, a member of RSO.
He was taken to the nearby MSF hospital where doctors declared him dead, he said.
The situation in the refugee camp is normal. Law enforcers are conducting raids to arrest the miscreants. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/rohingya-youth-shot-dead-ukhiya-3506891 | 2024-01-01T03:49:23Z |
2nd annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Wacipi draws crowd
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - To ring in the new year, a unique celebration took place at the Coliseum in downtown Sioux Falls: the second annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Wacipi put on by South Dakota Urban Indian Health.
“To me, I think Wacipi is just a gathering,” said Monte Muggins, a vendor and dancer at this year’s Wacipi. “It’s just where people get together and have fun, it’s just another way to connect.”
Wacipis, also known as pow-wows, bring members from multiple tribes together to celebrate their culture.
“Everyone’s so, you know, spread apart now,” Muggins explained. “This gives us a chance to just reconnect.”
The grand entrance is a special kick-off to the festivities of the pow-wow and despite a fire alarm being accidentally pulled, the dancing and the drums rang through the building.
“Us doing that and honoring the veterans in that way, it just, some people cry from it you know it’s kind of a touching thing,” Muggins described. “It’s really nice to still do that.”
This Wacipi already means more to the native American community in Sioux Falls. Not only do they celebrate the new year, but they do so in a safe and sober way. It’s a message that has resonated with their community. In their second year, they saw an even bigger crowd.
“There’s a lot of emphasis on going out to the bars, just bringing in the new year with alcohol and that’s not necessarily what the native community in Sioux Falls needs or wants,” said South Dakota Urban Indian Health’s CEO, Michaela Seiber. “We thought it was something we could step in and fill that gap.”
Seiber grew up in Sisseton and is a tribal member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. To be able to help others who may have struggled with addiction is impactful to her.
“If you’re trying to recover from any addiction, it can be lonely as a family member just in this space away from reservation life, away from your family, away from your tribe,” Seiber said. “Having a space, at least you know once a year you’re going to have a pow-wow like this and it’s going to be filled with people you don’t know, but they’re your family now.”
South Dakota Urban Indian Health looks forward to continuing this event for many new years to come.
“We’re looking for growth, for expansion, bigger places to bring in more people,” said Seiber.
Copyright 2023 KSFY. All rights reserved. | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/01/01/2nd-annual-new-years-eve-sobriety-wacipi-draws-crowd/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:27Z |
SAN ANTONIO — Jayson Tatum scored 25 points, Jaylen Brown added 24, and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games with a 134-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.
Derrick White scored 17 points against his former team, and Kristaps Porzingis added 14 points and nine rebounds in his return to the lineup after missing one game because of a calf injury.
“We got stops,” Boston Coach Joe Mazzulla said. “I thought we were really good at doing both, protecting the paint and getting out to contest, which allowed us to get out in transition. I think our secondary transition, we did a good job of recognizing where the mismatch was and getting to it fast and playing together as a team through it.”
Devin Vassell scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama had 21 points and seven rebounds for San Antonio. The Spurs have lost seven of eight.
“They are a championship-caliber team, that’s what they are out there for, that’s their goal, and they proved it once again,” San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich said. “Joe does a great job with them. They’ve got good talent, obviously, all-star talent; and they’ve got the grit. They’ve got the execution and getting better all the time. That’s a tough challenge at this particular time for our group.”
Boston was 12-2 in December.
The matchup between the top team in the Eastern Conference and the last-place team in the West played out as expected.
“I can feel that compared to the past years, they have something extra this year,” Wembanyama said. “And, of course, it’s difficult to play against them and it is a good challenge. But I think we learned today.”
Boston led by as many as 37 points and sat its starters for most of the fourth quarter.
San Antonio never led, and trailed by 35 points or more in a game for the sixth time this season.
Zach Collins sat out because of a sprained ankle, and lower back spasms kept Keldon Johnson out of the game. The Spurs’ offense struggled without the duo.
Wembanyama and Vassell scored San Antonio’s first 17 points, but the pair combined to shoot 5 for 20 from the field in the opening quarter. The rest of the Spurs went 2 for 14.
San Antonio finished 12 for 44 from 3-point range.
Wembanyama provided some of the few highlights for Spurs fans. The 7-foot-3 rookie followed up a reverse slam off an alley-oop pass from Tre Jones with a 3-pointer that cut Boston’s lead to 38-29 in the second quarter.
Wembanyama also took off from the free-throw line while holding the ball over his head for a one-handed dunk against White.
“I’m not an idiot,” White said, chuckling afterwards. “I was hoping he would take another dribble, and then I could try to do that (strip or steal), but he picked it up and I never saw it again. So, I was just trying to get out of the way. That was crazy.”
Boston limited San Antonio to one offensive rebound in the first half, and held a 23-14 advantage in total rebounds in the first two quarters.
The Celtics had six players score in double figures.
Spurs second-year player Malaki Branham (11 points) was the only player, aside from Wembanyama and Vassell, to score in double figures.
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In a heated third-period clash between the Ottawa Senators and the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday, Ottawa left wing Brady Tkachuk showcased his aggressive prowess, unleashing a barrage of heavy blows on Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.
The intense exchange unfolded as Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg lay in his crease. At the 12:28 mark, the skirmish reached its peak, culminating in penalties for both Tkachuk and Dahlin.
Tkachuk, known for his physical style of play, received a two-minute penalty for roughing Dahlin while the Sabres' defenseman earned a two-minute penalty for his retaliatory actions.
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The altercation drew swift intervention from referees and other players on the ice, aiming to quell the escalating confrontation.
As the dust settled and penalties were served, the clash between Brady Tkachuk and Rasmus Dahlin added a fiery chapter to the longstanding rivalry between the Senators and the Sabres.
Brady Tkachuk's Senators beat Sabres in emphatic win
Goaltender Anton Forsberg stole the spotlight with 45 saves, guiding the Ottawa Senators to a commanding 5-1 victory over Brady Tkachuk's Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday.
Zack MacEwen and Mark Kastelic contributed with their first goals of the season. Defenseman Thomas Chabot marked his return with two assists after a 12-game absence due to a fractured tibia.
The Senators took an early lead through Jakob Chychrun, who netted a power-play goal at 6:51 of the first period. MacEwen doubled the advantage at 12:38 with a slap shot from the right circle before the Sabres' Tage Thompson reduced arrears.
In the second period, Dominik Kubalik extended the Senators' lead, displaying finesse in a rush play. Kastelic redirected a shot from Erik Brannstrom to make it 4-1 at 19:44. Artem Zub sealed the deal with an empty-netter in the third period, securing the Senators' emphatic victory.
The Sabres, without coach Don Granato due to illness for the second straight game, faced a challenging night under interim coach Seth Appert, with goaltender Devon Levi making 26 saves.
The Senators, meanwhile, improved to 3-1-0 in their last four games while the Sabres have struggled, going 1-2-1 in the same period. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/ice-hockey/news-watch-brady-tkachuk-unleashes-plethora-big-punches-sabres-rasmus-dahlin | 2024-01-01T03:49:28Z |
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UKMTO Receives Report of Incident Near Hodeidah Port
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday received a report of an incident approximately 55 nautical miles (nM) south west of Yemen's Hodeidah port where "the master reported a loud bang and a flash on the port bow of the vessel."
The vessel is proceeding to the next port of call, UKMTO said in an advisory note.
Authorities are investigating and vessels are advised to transit with caution, UKMTO added.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, who control much of Yemen including the capital Sanaa, have stepped up attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea in protest against Israel's war in Gaza.
Several shipping lines have suspended operations through the Red Sea waterway in response to the attacks, instead taking the longer journey around Africa.
The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks until Israel halts the conflict in Gaza, and warned that it would attack U.S. warships if the militia group itself was targeted.
(Reuters - Reporting by Enas Alashray and Hatem Maher; Editing by Jan Harvey and Marguerita Choy) | https://www.marinelink.com/news/ukmto-receives-report-incident-near-510465 | 2024-01-01T03:49:30Z |
The year in review: Top news stories of 2023 month-by-month
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January began with turmoil in the U.S. House of Representatives, with Kevin McCarthy requiring 15 ballots to be elected speaker.
He lasted nine months.
- House adjourns as speaker stalemate drags on with 11 ballots cast over 3 days
- House speaker finally elected on 15th ballot — the most since before Civil War
- What Kevin McCarthy gave up to be elected Speaker of the House
- Rep. Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
- Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
- Timeline: Republicans’ chaotic search for a new House speaker
- Kevin McCarthy: The exit interview (“Sunday Morning”)
In February, the U.S. Air Force shot down a Chinese spy balloon that had drifted across North American airspace. Officials later concluded with high certainty that the balloon never transmitted any intelligence to China.
- Solving the mystery of the Chinese spy balloon (“Sunday Morning”)
- The bizarre secret behind China’s spy balloon (“Sunday Morning”)
In March, former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York, the first of his four criminal indictments this past year.
- Trump’s 4 indictments in detail: A quick-look guide to charges, trial dates and key players for each case
- Historian on Trump indictment: “Our system is working … Nobody is above the law” (“Sunday Morning”)
- Michael Cohen on the Trump indictment: “I expect complete and total mayhem” (“Sunday Morning”)
- Historian on Trump indictment: “The most important criminal trial in American history” (“Sunday Morning”)
- The 12 Days of Trump Court: A year of appearances, from unprecedented to almost routine
- Trump White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out (“Sunday Morning”)
- Liz Cheney on Jan. 6 insurrection and the “ongoing threat” (“Sunday Morning”)
- Mitt Romney on today’s Republican Party (“Sunday Morning”)
In April, a trove of classified Pentagon documents began circulating on internet message boards. Twenty-one-year-old airman Jack Teixeira was arrested and charged with the leaks.
- What we know about Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged in Pentagon leaks case
- Alleged Pentagon leaker’s intelligence unit “not currently doing its mission”
- Air Force watchdog finds alleged Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira’s unit “failed” to take action after witnessing questionable activity
May brought the coronation of Charles III and Camilla as king and queen of the United Kingdom. Dress code? Formal.
- Charles III: The crowning of Britain’s new king (“Sunday Morning”)
- “Ring for the King”: Bell ringers prepare for coronation of King Charles III (“Sunday Morning”)
- King Charles III’s charm offensive (“Sunday Morning”)
- Charles III: What changes might we see from Britain’s new king? (“Sunday Morning”)
- Tina Brown on when Charles becomes King (YouTube Video)
June saw two tragedies at sea: The implosion of the Titan submersible killed five; and the sinking of a fishing trawler off the Greek coast killed more than 500 migrants.
- Migrant boat disaster: What to know about the tragedy off the coast of Greece
- Hundreds more missing after migrant boat capsizes off Greek coast
- A second Titanic tragedy: The failure of OceanGate’s Titan (“Sunday Morning”)
- OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush talks Titan sub’s design, carbon fiber hull, safety and more in 2022 interviews (“Sunday Morning”)
- OceanGate suspends all exploration and commercial operations following Titan submersible implosion
- Titan submersible maker OceanGate faced safety lawsuit in 2018: “Potential danger to passengers”
- Coast Guard recovers “presumed human remains” and debris from Titan sub implosion
The “Barbenheimer” phenomenon shattered box office records in July, drawing fans to theaters in droves, and in style.
- How “Barbenheimer” became the summer’s most online movie showdown
- Christopher Nolan on J. Robert Oppenheimer, “the most important person who ever lived” (“Sunday Morning”)
- “Barbie” filmmaker Greta Gerwig says she “still can’t believe anybody let me do this” (“60 Minutes”)
- Barbie gets a makeover (“Sunday Morning”)
- “Barbenheimer” opening weekend raked in $235.5 million together
Wildfires ripped across the Hawaiian island of Maui in August, leaving 100 dead.
- Survivor of Maui wildfire: “Everything we had in the past is gone” (“Sunday Morning”)
- How did the Maui fire start? What we know about the cause of the Lahaina blaze
- Maui firefighters recount deadly wildfire inferno: “I knew that we had lost” (“60 Minutes”)
- Some Lahaina residents return to devastated homes after wildfires: “It’s unrecognizable” (“CBS Mornings”)
- Mick Fleetwood says his restaurant has been lost in Maui wildfires: “We are heartbroken”
- Maui wildfire leaves behind “toxic air” that locals fear will affect their health for years to come
- Milestone in recovery from historic Maui wildfire
- West Maui back open for tourism following deadly wildfires, Hawaii officials announce
- CBS News special coverage: Maui Wildfires
In September, the United Auto Workers began a strike against the “Big Three” auto makers, resulting in a record 25% wage increase over the next four-and-a-half years.
- Striking UAW auto workers want 4-day, 32-hour workweek, among other contract demands
- Why is the UAW on strike? These are their contract demands as they negotiate with the Big Three
- Biden says striking UAW workers deserve “fair share of the benefits they help create” for automakers
- President Biden joins United Auto Workers picket line
- UAW ends historic strike after reaching tentative deals with Big 3 automakers
- Hyundai, Honda and Toyota have all raised worker pay since UAW strike ended
- GM earned more than $3 billion in profit, even after hit from UAW strike
- UAW strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles, cost company $1.7 billion in profits
The militant Palestinian group Hamas attacked Israel in October, setting off a bloody conflict now nearing the end of its third month.
- Israel scrambles to respond to brazen Hamas assault that killed hundreds (“Sunday Morning”)
- Gaza citizens flee from expected Israeli ground offensive (“Sunday Morning”)
- Prospects of Mideast peace in the midst of horrifying violence (“Sunday Morning”)
- Gen. David Petraeus: Hamas’ attack on Israel was “far worse than 9/11” (“Sunday Morning”)
- Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are “waging a war on our souls” (“Sunday Morning”)
- Truckloads of humanitarian aid finally enter Gaza (“Sunday Morning”)
- Israel’s military intensifies shelling of Northern Gaza Strip (“Sunday Morning”)
- Volunteers mobilize to aid Israeli hostage families (“Sunday Morning”)
- Hamas’ tunnels: Piercing a battleground beneath Gaza (“Sunday Morning”)
- More Hamas-held hostages freed, as are Palestinian prisoners (“Sunday Morning”)
- Palestinian pastor on war in Gaza: “It feels that even God is silent” (“Sunday Morning”)
The Texas Rangers won baseball’s World Series in November, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first championship in franchise history.
- Texas Rangers beat Arizona Diamondbacks to claim their first World Series
- Texas Rangers’ World Series win wasn’t a dream, but their 2023 season was
And at December‘s United Nations Climate Change conference, nearly 200 countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. A hopeful crowd cheered the announcement.
- 2023 is “virtually certain” to be the warmest year ever recorded, climate agency says
- COP28 climate conference president Sultan al-Jaber draws more fire over comments on fossil fuels
- COP28 climate summit OK’s controversial pact that gathering’s leader calls “historic”
- Will Utah’s Great Salt Lake disappear? (“Sunday Morning”)
- Coastal residents on climate change: “The ocean’s coming for you” (“Sunday Morning”)
- CBS News special coverage: Protecting the Planet – Climate Change
- About 3 million Americans are already “climate migrants,” analysis finds
- Climate solutions from the Arctic, the fastest-warming place on Earth
Story produced by Robert Marston. Editor: Joseph Frandino. | https://www.wsgw.com/the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-of-2023-month-by-month/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:31Z |
Japanese city to use AI to predict seriousness of school bullying
"Through an AI theoretical analysis of past data, we will be able to properly respond to cases without just relying on teachers' past experiences," Otsu Mayor Naomi Koshi said regarding the planned analysis beginning from the next fiscal year starting April.
AI will be used to analyze 9,000 suspected bullying cases reported by elementary and junior high schools in the city over the six years through fiscal 2018. It will examine the school grade and gender of the suspected victims and perpetrators as well as when and where the incidents occurred.
Statistical analysis of the data is expected to help local authorities and teachers to identify forms of bullying that tend to escalate in seriousness and require particular attention, said the Otsu city education board in Shiga Prefecture.
The AI analysis will also look at other factors, such as school absenteeism and academic achievement, and the findings will be compiled into a report for use by teachers and in training seminars.
"Bullying may start from low-level friction in relationships but can get worse day by day. It is important to know which cases have a tendency to become serious," an official of the education board said.
The Otsu city education board came under fire over the handling of a bullying case involving a 13-year-old junior high school student, who jumped to his death from the condominium building where he lived in 2011.
The board initially found no connection between the suicide and bullying, but some students were later found to have stated in a school survey that the boy was told to "practice killing himself." An independent committee set up by the Otsu city government attributed the suicide to bullying in a report issued in 2013.
The case led Japan to enact a law the same year obliging schools to set guidelines to prevent bullying. In Otsu, schools are required to report all possible bullying cases to the city education board within 24 hours.
Elementary, junior and senior high schools in Japan reported more than 410,000 cases of bullying in fiscal 2017. Ten of the 250 students who committed suicide had been bullied at school, according to education ministry data. | https://en.inform.kz/news/japanese-city-to-use-ai-to-predict-seriousness-of-school-bullying_a3496369/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:31Z |
Serial muggers terrorise Mohammadpur
The residents of Mohammadpur's Beribadh area have been living with a growing sense of insecurity and fear over the last few months due to recurring robberies and muggings perpetrated mostly by teenage gangs.
Armed with sharp weapons, the gangs have adopted a brazen modus operandi: rob anyone and everyone in their path either by intimidation or attack.
At least four incidents of serial muggings and robberies were reported over the last 30 days.
Residents blamed lax police surveillance and their failure to apprehend the actual criminals.
They went on to allege that the criminals managed to evade arrest due to the protection they get from local politicians.
Sumon Khan, manager of a grocery shop in Beribadh, said, "We live in constant fear as muggings and robberies occur almost daily. We refrain from leaving our homes unless necessary."
Sumon fell victim to an attack by a group of robbers on November 22. Around 6:00pm that day, five robbers entered Sumon's shop and attempted to loot the cash box.
When Sumon resisted, he was attacked with a machete. He was injured in his left hand. Sumon had to undergo treatment at the hospital for a week.
He said, "The cash box contained Tk 1.14 lakh."
When Sumon's employer, Md Habib, first tried to file a case with Mohammadpur Police Station, he was turned away by the duty officer, who claimed to be busy and advised him to return a day later.
On November 23, police finally registered a case against unidentified robbers, although Sumon identified one of the suspects as "Chui Rakib".
A month later, when asked about the progress in the investigation, Shofiul Alam, sub-inspector of Mohammadpur Police Station and also the investigating officer of the case, told this newspaper that they had identified some suspects but had not made any arrests.
"Tracking down the culprits proved difficult as they do not have any addresses and often appear suddenly and hide quickly," he said.
Sumon was one of the two dozen individuals targeted on that fateful day. Armed with knives, machetes, and rods, the robbers targeted shops and pedestrians in Beribadh, according to witnesses.
The following day, on November 23, another serial mugging occurred in the same area around 7:00pm. The attackers, armed with machetes and knives, stole valuables from pedestrians.
The mugging sprees usually last 30-40 minutes.
One such incident took place on December 19 in an area of around 1.5km -- from Chand Uddyan in Mohammadpur to Rayerbazar.
The muggers targeted people and pedestrians along this route.
The most recent serial mugging occurred on December 24. The attacks started in the Rayerbazar area. The muggers advanced via Hossein Saheb Lane and Pabna House Lane and continued to Beribadh.
In a 40-minute episode that unfolded around noon, the criminals looted valuables and mobile phones from everyone in their path.
"Mugging takes place almost every day near Beribadh and its surrounding areas. Police during the drives arrested drug addicts or local vagabonds instead of arresting the real criminals," claimed a shopkeeper on Pabna House Lane in Beribadh.
Requesting anonymity, the shopkeeper said police even showed the recovery of knives and machetes. "The real culprits are never arrested, and so the muggings continue."
At least a dozen people from the area echoed the same sentiment.
Mrityunjoy Dey Sajal, additional deputy commissioner of (Mohammadpur zone) Tejgaon division, however, refuted the allegation and said, "We've arrested some muggers, and they've given confessional statements in court admitting their involvement in the muggings."
Meanwhile, locals claimed some political leaders sheltered these criminals to establish dominance over rivals.
On this matter, Shiekh Mohammad Hossain, councillor of Ward 34, told this newspaper that there is a possibility of muggers enjoying political backing. He, however, did not identify any such backers.
Hossain said the ward administration has volunteers working to guard the area to prevent muggings and robberies.
But another local political leader, requesting anonymity, said these criminals are from Bhola, and they live in Chand Housing, Shat Mosque Housing, and Dhaka Uddyan areas, largely dominated by former Ward 33 councillor Tarequzzaman Rajib.
Rajib, however, refuted the allegation. "I was in jail for the last three years and got bail only eight to nine months ago. My rivals are spreading rumours and hatching conspiracies against me," he told The Daily Star.
Kh Mahid Uddin, additional commissioner (crime and operations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, told this newspaper on Wednesday, "We have already arrested many muggers involved in these incidents by identifying them from CCTV footage. Drives are underway to arrest the absconding ones."
"Due to the recurring nature of these incidents, we have already instructed the local police to beef up security, vigilance, and drives so that robberies and muggings no longer take place in the coming days," he added. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/serial-muggers-terrorise-mohammadpur-3506776 | 2024-01-01T03:49:31Z |
When Julia Vigue was first hired in the 1980s as a victim witness advocate in the Kennebec and Somerset counties district attorney’s office, she was warned that she may not get along with the office’s tough boss, David Crook.
Crook, the district attorney, was “gruff.” Vigue, on the other hand, was “tender-hearted.”
But she soon realized that behind the rough exterior was a prosecutor who was doing all that he could to hold criminals accountable.
“For about 12 minutes, I was afraid of him,” Vigue said. “Then, I realized, he was doing what I was trying to do, which was push for justice and help victims in any way he could.”
That relentless sense of justice, along with his compassion for victims of crimes, are how colleagues and friends are remembering Crook, who served as district attorney for Kennebec and Somerset counties for more than two decades.
Crook died Nov. 11 after his third bout with cancer. He was 77 and had been splitting time between his homes in Rome and Florida.
Originally from Maine, Crook was hired as a prosecutor for the Kennebec and Somerset district attorney’s office in 1975. After being elected as district attorney in an unopposed election in 1978, the Democrat served six consecutive terms until 2002, winning each election either unopposed or by comfortable margins.
As the counties’ chief criminal prosecutor, he took an especially harsh approach in cases involving child abuse, drugs and operating under the influence, colleagues said. Crook, by his own tally of about 1,500, prosecuted more child abuse and sexual abuse cases than any other DA in Maine at the time, according to his daughter, Kendra Crook.
“These were all very difficult cases going almost into territory that was not that well charted, and he didn’t shy away from it at all,” said Evert Fowle, who was Crook’s first assistant DA for seven years and went on to replace him as district attorney.
Crook was also a proponent of victims’ rights, helping to establish the office’s victim witness advocate position early in his career and later supporting state legislators in passing a Victim’s Bill of Rights.
By the end of his 24 years as DA, his office had collected $6.2 million in restitution for crime victims, according to a Morning Sentinel report.
“When I first started it, the victims were stunned to get it,” Crook told the Morning Sentinel in 2002, a few weeks before he left the post. “Now they get (angry) when they don’t get it. That’s the ultimate success: We’ve changed the expectation level of crime victims.”
Crook, a native Mainer born in 1946, graduated from Brewer High School and the University of Maine. He began his career as a teacher and coach at Madison High School, but soon decided to go to law school.
After graduating with his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1972, Crook began his new career as an assistant DA in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office.
In 1975, he came back to Maine as an assistant DA for Kennebec and Somerset counties. When his boss, Joseph Jabar, announced he would be running for attorney general in 1978, Crook ran for the position unopposed and began his 24-year stint as the two counties’ top prosecutor.
Crook led an office that took a particular interest in prosecuting child abuse and drug cases. His longtime deputy, Alan Kelley, took the lead on the child abuse cases, while Fowle prosecuted many of the drug cases for the last seven years of Crook’s career.
“He gave me a chance when I started out, and I tried to make the most of my chance,” said Fowle, who after succeeding Crook became a judge. “He was a stern taskmaster. But he was always encouraging and supportive of what we did.”
Among his other close colleagues was current Gov. Janet Mills, a fellow Democrat who overlapped with Crook for more than a decade as the DA in the neighboring jurisdiction of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
The two had “a friendship that was anchored in weekly phone calls where we compared our notes, not just about what was happening in the courts or in the legislature, but about what was happening in the wider world,” Mills said in a statement. “David was a creative and compassionate prosecutor who gave second chances, especially to young or first-time offenders, and it always made me proud to see how those individuals gained a new respect for others and gratitude for what life had given them.”
As an elected official, Crook embraced the politics involved in holding the DA’s office. But it was never a distraction for his staff, Fowle said.
“He insulated us from the politics of the office,” Fowle said. “We were turned loose to prosecute our cases fully and fairly. If there were any political issues to be dealt with … he dealt with them.”
To that end, Crook was no stranger to the media, often holding press conferences to tout his office’s accomplishments.
“This will not be a white Christmas in Greater Waterville,” he declared in 1988, after showing reporters a brick of cocaine worth $200,000.
But as an outspoken public figure, criticism came with the job.
After he openly criticized a judge for his light-handed sentencing in a 1995 case of operating under the influence, a state judges’ association filed a formal complaint against Crook, though the Board of Overseers of the Bar ruled in Crook’s favor. Crook also clashed with officials over recording a 1996 Kennebec County Commissioners meeting and later settled a federal claim related to the incident.
Ahead of the 1994 election, his competitor and former colleague, Pamela Ames, accused Crook of sexual harassment. Crook denied the claims and Ames later said the allegations were “created” by a reporter.
His prosecution of drug cases also drew criticism amid the nationwide “war on drugs.” In the same 1994 election, pro-marijuana activists distributed fliers accusing Crook of assaulting his wife, among other claims. Crook denied the allegations, as did police, who called them “garbage.”
“He’s a jerk, but a loveable jerk,” is how a “veteran observer” described Crook in a 1994 Morning Sentinel column that was largely critical of his stance against marijuana.
Nevertheless, when he retired in 2002, Crook left the office proud of his accomplishments.
“I think I have impacted the lives of a lot of people in this state,” Crook said at the time. “I think I’ve helped some people, and I’m leaving some extremely competent people to carry on.”
Crook leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Barbara, two children and three grandchildren, along with several close friends.
One of those friends, Reggie Michaud, was also a victim represented by Crook. Former Waterville Mayor Thomas J. Brazier stole $100,000 working as an accountant for Michaud’s glass company, a charge he pleaded guilty to in 1995.
When contacted recently, Michaud didn’t want to comment on that case. Instead, he chose to remember Crook as his longtime fishing buddy.
“He was great to me,” Michaud said. “He was a nice guy. He was a good friend.”
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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.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/01/01/colorado-mom-wanted-killing-2-her-children-arrested-united-kingdom/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:33Z |
Eric Nicksick knows that Sean Strickland cannot fight angry at UFC 297 to complete his first successful title defense.
In an interview with MMA Junkie, the XTreme Couture head coach broke down recent conversations he had with his champion regarding their upcoming title fight with Dricus du Plessis.
Nicksick acknowledged the emotion Strickland felt at the UFC 2024 seasonal press conference but spoke with his fighter on not 'fighting emotional.' In the interview, Nicksick said:
"I (told him), 'Hey, fighting emotional is not who we are. Stylistically, I think that favors Dricus. It opens us up more, so we need to stick with our game plan and stick with what we need to do.'"
Nicksick would continue to also acknowledge that Sean Strickland's personality will tend to draw out similar trash talk from his opponents in many future fights. The coach said that Strickland has been 'great' since their conversation and has since calmed down from the anger he felt at the December press conference.
Although Strickland does not tend to fight recklessly in the cage, he has shown emotion in the past and a habit of deviating from game plans. The champion said numerous times ahead of UFC 293 that his training had prepared him to wrestle against Israel Adesanya, but he would attempt zero takedowns in the fight.
The American's negative feelings toward Dricus du Plessis caused him to attack his future opponent in the crowd at UFC 296.
The history of Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis' bad blood
With a knockout win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Dricus du Plessis was slated for the next middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya. However, with Strickland upsetting the champion, Du Plessis will instead challenge for the belt against the American.
The two fighters did not have any bad blood between them when the fight was initially scheduled, but everything changed at the 2024 seasonal press conference. There, the two middleweights would engage in trash talk culminating with Du Plessis angering Strickland by claiming that 'every memory you have (of your dad beating you) is going to come back' during the fight.
The following day, Sean Strickland would leap over the Gilbert Burns family to attack Du Plessis at the final UFC event of 2023. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-fighting-emotional-are-coach-claims-sean-strickland-triggered-dricus-du-plessis-ufc-297-title-clash | 2024-01-01T03:49:35Z |
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.
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US Shoots Two Missiles Headed for Container Ship
The United States shot down two missiles headed toward a container ship in the southern Red Sea and launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
A Singapore-flagged, Denmark-owned/operated container ship reported that it was struck by a missile and the USS Gravely and USS Laboon responded to the ship, CENTCOM said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
While responding, the U.S. Navy destroyer Gravely shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, CENTCOM added.
The vessel is reportedly seaworthy and there were no reported injuries, CENTCOM said.
The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have disrupted world trade for weeks with attacks on ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea in what they say is a response to Israel's war in Gaza.
This is the 23rd attack by the Houthis on international shipping since November 19, CENTCOM said.
(Reuters - Reporting by Surbhi Misra in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker) | https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-shoots-two-missiles-headed-container-510470 | 2024-01-01T03:49:37Z |
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Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino win big at 2019 Grammy Awards
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Country singer Kacey Musgraves reigned at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards Sunday with four wins, including Album of the Year for "Golden Hour," while Childish Gambino was the other big winner of the night also with four gongs, EFE has learned.
Musgraves, a 30-year-old from Texas, also won in the categories of Best Country Album, Best Country Song for "Space Cowboy" and Best Country Solo Performance for "Butterflies". | https://en.inform.kz/news/kacey-musgraves-childish-gambino-win-big-at-2019-grammy-awards_a3497113/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:38Z |
Authorities did not provide further details on the arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
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. | https://6abc.com/kimberlee-singler-colorado-mother-arrested/14252053/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:39Z |
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One person has died and one is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Kansas, Sunday afternoon.
Around 3:30 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of N. 70th St. and Parallel Pkwy. on a two-vehicle crash.
All occupants were transported to the hospital. One person died, one is in critical condition and another suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The incident is currently under investigation by the KCKPD Traffic Division.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. | https://fox4kc.com/news/one-dead-two-injured-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-kck-near-parallel-pkwy/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:39Z |
DETROIT — Trent Frederic scored twice, Charlie Coyle broke a tie in the third period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Sunday.
Boston forward Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal in his 500th regular-season game.
Jake DeBrusk also notched an empty-netter and Charlie McAvoy had three assists for the Bruins, who have won three straight. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves.
Boston beat New Jersey at home Saturday night.
“We have a tough travel with a 5 o’clock game, but we had really good energy and it was nice to pull that one off,” Frederic said. “Call it a little bit of a gutsy win.”
Jake Walman scored his third goal in two games for Detroit. Ben Chiarot and J.T. Compher got the Red Wings’ other goals, and Alex Lyon stopped 23 shots.
“We did some quality things tonight,” Detroit Coach Derek Lalonde said. “You look back, we easily could have won that game. Probably our most complete 60 minutes from start to finish in a while. It just came against a team with a very slim margin of error to be successful.”
The Atlantic Division opponents split their four-game season series.
Frederic scored his first goal with 51.8 seconds left in the first period. David Pastrnak flicked the puck out of his own zone as Frederic got behind Detroit’s defenders and backhanded the puck over Lyon’s left shoulder.
“Pasta hit a nice little 60-degree wedge shot to me, and I was a little slow, so all I had was the backhand,” Frederic said. “I was lucky to get that over his shoulder.”
Frederic crashed into Lyon, who was checked out by the team’s trainer but remained in the game.
Frederic’s second goal, and ninth of the season, came at 4:25 of the second. He skated in along the right boards and wristed a shot that whistled through Lyon’s pads.
“I think he’s playing faster,” Bruins Coach Jim Montgomery said. ”He’s underrated as to how great a skater he is, and now he’s going north consistently instead of delaying, which he did a lot. He’s opening up space for himself and he’s got great hands.”
Walman notched his ninth goal at 13:01. He lifted a shot from the left circle over Swayman’s shoulder.
Chiarot scored from the slot to tie it at 2 later in the second. Boston’s challenge of goalie interference was denied.
Boston regained the lead at 3:52 of the third. McAvoy passed the puck to Coyle, who scored his 13th goal from the slot.
DeBrusk’s empty-netter came with 2:01 remaining. Following a Boston penalty, Compher scored on a power-play goal on a rebound with 1:22 left.
Detroit had gone 0 for 5 on the power play before Compher’s goal.
“I thought we had chances,” Compher said. “It wasn’t perfect tonight. You’re judged on goals and we weren’t able to capitalize early in the game.”
Zacha’s empty-netter with 24 seconds to go clinched the Bruins’ victory.
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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.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/01/01/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:40Z |
Three arrested for carjacking Uber car
Police yesterday arrested three people in the capital for allegedly carjacking a car after renting it out on Uber.
The muggers took away the vehicle from an Uber driver at gunpoint on May 19 and used the car to mug people in different areas of Dhaka for the last seven months, said Harun Or Rashid, additional commissioner (detective branch) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police at a press briefing today.
The arrestees are Abu Salek Jewel, 33, Mizanur Rahman, 35, and Sohag Howlader, 35.
They were arrested in a drive yesterday from the capital's Pallabi area.
The snatched car and a cell phone were recovered from Narsingdi.
On May 19, the muggers in-guise of passengers rented the vehicle owned by Md Mainuddin, who was also its driver, and took it for a trip to Gazipur. Later, they snatched the car and Mainuddin's cell phone near Diabari area at gunpoint, said Harun.
Mainuddin later filed a case with Turag Police Station in this regard.
Harun urged ride-sharing drivers who provide trips at night in the capital to be safe and remain careful.
"If any of us becomes a victim of such a crime, we should immediately report it to police," he added. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/three-arrested-carjacking-uber-car-3507491 | 2024-01-01T03:49:39Z |
Conor McGregor's recent proclamation that his fight against Michael Chandler will happen at 185 pounds has prompted 'Iron' to reignite his social media feud with the Irishman. However, his latest attempt to slander the Irishman's legacy has met with resistance from fight fans.
In a post on X, the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion tried to ridicule McGregor by suggesting that he was a weight bully early in his career:
"Don’t forget who was a natural featherweight who started his UFC career fighting cherry-picked bantamweights."
The 37-year-old's dig failed to find the intended effect but instead riled up fight fans, prompting them to flood his comments section chiming in support of the Irishman.
Check out a few fan reactions below:
@Russgoat_04 ridiculed Michael Chandler, saying:
"Guy with roid gut speaking."
@squire31 reasoned:
"I love you, Mike, but Conor has knocked out two of the guys you’ve lost to. I know MMA math doesn’t always add up correctly, but you could do better than that tweet."
@charboneau420 wrote:
"Don't forget who was double champ."
@Blokz7 had this to say:
"Don’t forget who’s had five UFC fights and lost three of them."
@danielshannon32 said:
"Come on, Mike, don’t get bitter."
@SportsAnalyzed wrote:
"Chandler has only beat Tony [Ferguson] and [Dan] Hooker. Conor is a level up both of them. It's going to be a close one."
@gestaltzerfoul noted:
"[Eddie] Alvarez gave you war. Conor played around with him. levels."
@Ashwani2394 chimed in, saying:
"He knocked out undefeated [Jose] Aldo, so don't make fun ....He's still one of the best."
@CsMo0vies14 wrote:
"The OG double champ champ. Remember."
@sentiijatt noted:
"Don’t forget who has touched UFC gold and who hasn’t."
Conor McGregor announces date for long-awaited return against Michael Chandler
After months of speculation, Conor McGregor has finally revealed the date for his return to action. In a New Year's post on X, the Irishman revealed that he'll fight during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
Dubbing his return as "the greatest comeback of all time," Mcgregor said:
"Ladies and gentlemen, Happy New Year to you all. I'd like to announce the return date for myself, 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor, for the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on June the 29th... and the opponent, Michael Chandler."
Catch Conor McGregor's comments on his fight against Michael Chandler below:
Furthermore, with a burst of maniacal laughter, the former two-division champion claimed that the fight would happen at 185 pounds (middleweight). If this is true, this would be the heaviest both men would've fought in their careers. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-guy-roid-gut-speaking-michael-chandler-s-attempt-ridicule-conor-mcgregor-s-career-crumbles-fans-spotlight-irishman-s-triumphs | 2024-01-01T03:49:41Z |
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.uppermichiganssource.com/2024/01/01/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:41Z |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the 2023 Kansas City Chiefs, this season has been about learning how to not beat themselves on offense with penalties, drops and other miscues.
So in the leadup to their crucial AFC matchup with new rival Cincinnati Bengals, the Chiefs avoided trash-talking or speaking unkindly about the Bengals at all, unlike how the last two seasons have gone between these teams.
The Bengals had other plans. Or more pointedly, star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
The third-year receiver was battling a shoulder injury before playing on Sunday and had some words for what impresses him about the Chiefs defense when he spoke on Thursday.
“If I’m being honest, nothing,” Chase said. “They just know how to play us. They know the leverages; they know what splits we gonna be in. They throw a little double-doubles at us to stop the two best players on the outside. That’s all they do. It’s not like they got a Jalen Ramsey on they squad.”
The Chiefs may not have a cornerback who is regarded as a superstar like the Miami Dolphins’ defensive back, but their top cornerback, L’Jarius Sneed, has given up less than 500 receiving yards and no touchdowns in his coverage this season.
He is quietly playing at an elite level on an elite defense that is second in the NFL in points allowed.
Chase only garnered 41 yards on three catches on Sunday, in a 25-17 loss for the Bengals.
According to Next Gen Stats, Sneed aligned across from Chase on 21 of his 34 routes (61.8%), allowing two receptions for 27 yards on three targets. Chase gained fewer receiving yards than expected (-6) for the first time in his five career games against the Chiefs.
The Bengals’ loss also included a shoving match early in the game between Chase and Sneed.
Those facts did not stop Chase from continuing his trash talk after the game.
“I don’t know what he was doing. I just be under people’s skin sometimes, I guess,” Chase said Sunday. “Just trash-talking, can’t handle it.”
Chase also doubled down on refusing to say good things about the Chiefs secondary.
“They got a good up front, that’s it.”
The Bengals raced out to a 17-7 lead and converted eight out of their first 10 third downs to start the game.
They ended the game without converting a third down and didn’t score a single point after that and the Chiefs held them to 263 total yards including 159 through the air.
The Chiefs defense also tallied six sacks (four on the last Bengals drive) and 14 quarterback hits.
After the game, with all the evidence to respond to Chase with verbal Ws on top of the actual W, KC took their usual humble approach by letting the game do the talking.
“We had some words. I went up to him after the game, told him ‘good game’,” Sneed said. “But you know, check the stats.”
“We don’t comment. We just play, man. We don’t really talk. We don’t engage with the back-and-forth. They do this every year,” defensive tackle Chris Jones said after the game.
“Once you take a shot at one of us, you take a shot at all of us,” defensive end Mike Danna said. “We continue to respect our opponents. We handle our business with our pads and we just do what we do on the field.”
Chiefs players also had plenty to say on Twitter after the game.
“From the crib (Cincinnati) we don’t talk and not back it up… but aye,” safety Mike Edwards posted.
“40 yards is crazy to talk so much,” cornerback Jaylen Watson posted. “Sneed’s top 3 and not 3.”
Sneed was also a game-time decision for the game with a calf injury that he sustained last week against the Las Vegas Raiders while making a tackle on Raiders running back Zamir White.
“God carried me this long. I just went out there with faith and I knew that He would carry me in this game as well.”
The Chiefs are now locked in the 3-seed in the AFC with their eighth straight AFC West title at 10-6, and could see several opponents after the last week of the regular season during Wild Card Weekend: Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Chiefs’ regular season ends in Los Angeles where they face the Chargers at a time to be determined. | https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs/chiefs-defense-gets-last-laugh-over-trash-talking-jamarr-chase-and-bengals/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:45Z |
Old Man Winter has largely been missing in action lately, but that’s about to change. Typically, I wouldn’t give much airtime to weather computer modeling about a week away from a storm, but the pattern favors a big snowstorm this time around. We need cold air, energy to get together at the right time and plenty of moisture for a big snowstorm. Let’s discuss the details.
There are two days I’m watching for waves of energy riding along the jet stream: Jan. 7 and Jan. 10. At this time, high pressure would be in the correct position for an all-snow solution across the state on Jan. 7.
Any movement of the high-pressure system would disrupt the cold air needed for a big snowstorm, especially along the coastline. This is a delicate situation as these will not be classic nor’easter storm tracks. Either storm could go inland and bring warmer air off the Gulf of Maine. It’s still more than likely the mountains get elevation-dependent snow from both systems, even if one or both become inland runners.
For the 10th, I can see a more powerful storm with more moisture coming out of the Gulf of Mexico, but we still need a strong area of high pressure and North Atlantic blocking to keep the cold air locked in place. It remains to be seen if that will be the case, but I’m leaning toward that being a big obstacle for storm No. 2.
You will notice that storm No. 2 has plenty of moisture to work with, and it could easily be the bigger of the two storms in the back-to-back scenario playing out on computer modeling.
There is plenty of upper-atmosphere energy – proverbial steroid shots – going into both storms.
Right now, northern New England is lacking in the snow depth department, but that will change in the next 10 days if all the ingredients mentioned above come together at the right time.
I won’t put numbers on the snow forecast map as this time, but I’m confident that winter sports will be in full swing come mid-January. We have a long way to go before Old Man Winter leaves town for a while.
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KASE day session: USDKZT_SPT = 377.65
Based on results of trades on the spot-market:
- on US dollar with settlements Т+0 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+2 in tenge (USDKZT_SPT) made KZT377.65 per US dollar at the trades volume of USD80,250 th.;
- weighted average euro rate with settlements T+0 in tenge (EURKZT_TOD) made up KZT426.30 per euro, the trades volume - EUR600 th.
- on euro with settlements T+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on euro with settlements Т+0 and Т+2 in US dollars no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge (RUBKZT_TOD) made KZT5.6699 per ruble at the trades volume of RUB7,000 th.;
- on Russian ruble with settlements Т+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on Chinese yuan with settlements Т+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent.
Weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+2 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT377.62 per dollar (KZT+1.25), the total volume of trades - USD108,500 th. (USD-107,150 th.).
Weighted average Russian ruble rate based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT5.6699 per ruble (KZT+0.0019), the total volume of trades - RUB7,000 th. (RUB-13,400 th.).On the currency swap transactions market:
- on USDKZT_0_002 weighted average yield made up +6.2141 % per annum at the trades volume of USD805,700 th.;
- on EURKZT_0_001 and EURKZT_0_002 no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on RUBKZT_0_001 no deals were made; at the session close the bid made up 8.7500 % APR, the ask - 7.2500 % APR;
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Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in South Dakota
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:59 PM CST|Updated: 34 minutes ago
On the 2023 college football postseason slate, fans of schools in South Dakota should have their eyes on the Montana Grizzlies versus the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the NCAA Division I Football Championship.
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College Football Games to Watch in South Dakota on TV This Week
Mercer Bears at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 2
- Venue: Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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Sacramento State Hornets at South Dakota Coyotes
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 2
- Venue: DakotaDome
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+
Albany (NY) Great Danes at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 15
- Venue: Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Montana Grizzlies at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Sunday, January 7
- Venue: Toyota Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
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With the recent news of Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler agreeing to fight in 2024, Ariel Helwani revealed to fans how the fight came about.
Hours after McGregor released an announcement video regarding the fight, Helwani tweeted additional information on the negotiations between the former two-division champion and the UFC. According to The MMA Hour host, McGregor pushed for the fight to headline UFC 300 but settled on International Fight Week.
In his video, Conor McGregor initially announced that his next fight would claim the International Fight Week pay-per-view on June 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ariel Helwani confirmed that would be true and stated that the UFC would be shifting the monumental week up for the fight, as it typically takes place in July.
Helwani continued to state that the UFC is currently planning to feature welterweight champion Leon Edwards as the headline act for UFC 300, where he aims for his third title defense.
Helwani did not release why the UFC did not want McGregor to headline UFC 300, though claimed McGregor was "ready" and "pushed hard" for the landmark event. Previously, McGregor also missed out on UFC 200 as a result of skipping the press conference.
In reaction to Helwani's post, fans began to speculate other factors that may affect the fight between McGregor and Michael Chandler. One fan predicted the fight would be the first UFC event within the Las Vegas Sphere:
"Conor McGregor headlining the Sphere?!"
Other fans reacted to both the fight announcement and Helwani's tweet by commenting:
"Mystic Mac predicts deez tings"
"Makes sense. They don't need him on 300. That event will sell regardless"
"They've wasted 6 months of his career for no reason. UFC is going backwards"
"Any reason why 185?"
"It's like they are trying to make him ride the bench and get rid of him if he loses again 😂"
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After celebrating a big win with Aston Villa on Dec. 30, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards announced to his hometown crowd that he is planning to defend his title at UFC 300.
Shortly after Edwards' self-announcement, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani confirmed the report and stated that the UFC is working on booking his opponent. Helwani claimed that Belal Muhammad is the favorite, though Shavkat Rakhmonov is in the conversation as well.
Edwards is currently 22-3 with two title defenses since his iconic come-from-behind knockout victory over Kamaru Usman to capture the welterweight title. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-headlining-sphere-fans-react-ariel-helwani-shares-behind-scenes-conor-mcgregor-s-ufc-comeback-agreement | 2024-01-01T03:49:47Z |
Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in Michigan
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM EST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
The 2023 college football postseason slate has exciting matchups in store, including those involving Michigan schools. Among those games is the Alabama Crimson Tide playing the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl.
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College Football Games to Watch in Michigan on TV This Week
South Alabama Jaguars at Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: South Alabama (-17.5)
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)
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Throat-slit bodies of 2 brothers found in Magura
Police recovered the throat-slit bodies of two brothers from a field in Panighata village of Magura's Mohammadpur upazila this morning.
The deceased are Sabuj Hossain, 32, a farmer, and Hriday Hossain, 17, an SSC examinee, son of Manjur Mollah, of the village, reports our Jhenaidah correspondent.
Hridoy runs a shop at Panighata road intersection.
A locally-made weapon was recovered from the spot.
Police said locals found the bodies the bodies in the morning when they went to work in the field and informed the police.
Relatives of the victims claimed that it was a planned murder and demanded justice.
Their father Monjur Mollah said his two sons are not involved in politics. He could not guess why they were killed. He demanded exemplary punishment of the culprits.
Mohammadpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Borhan ul Islam said police are investigating the murder.
The bodies will be sent to Magura Sadar Hospital morgue for post-mortem. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/throat-slit-bodies-2-brothers-found-magura-3507726 | 2024-01-01T03:49:47Z |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Despite an up-and-down regular season, the Kansas City Chiefs have won their eighth straight AFC West title and clinched another playoff berth.
The Chiefs are currently locked into the 3-seed in the AFC and their Week 18 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers does not affect their current playoff status.
It would not be surprising to see the Chiefs rest the starters but head coach Andy Reid said he’s currently undecided on what he plans to do.
The Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens (1-seed) and Cleveland Browns (5-seed) are all locked into their seeds.
With the Chiefs holding the third spot, there are five potential opponents they could face on Wild Card Weekend: Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans or Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Bills would be a very familiar foe as they had numerous matchups with the Chiefs throughout the past few seasons, including their classic 2021 Divisional matchup.
The Chiefs lost to them earlier this season 20-17. This would likely be the toughest matchup for the Chiefs as the Bills have played very well in the second half of the season.
Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen is also one of the premier QB matchups.
The Chiefs haven’t faced the Dolphins in the playoffs since 1994 in the Wild Card round. They defeated them earlier this season in a 17-14 win in Germany.
It would be former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill’s first game back at Arrowhead since he was traded before the start of last season.
Houston and Indianapolis don’t have much playoff experience. Both teams overachieved this season and have great young head coaches. They will face each other with a playoff spot on the line in Week 18.
The Texans are a young, up-and-coming team that can be explosive on offense. They also boast one of the league’s best young QB’s in CJ Stroud. The Colts have been steady all year and have solid weapons in Michael Pittman Jr., Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs.
The Steelers have a strong defense led by TJ Watt and an excellent head coach in Mike Tomlin, who has never had a season below .500. The Chiefs faced them in the Wild Card Round two seasons ago.
There are a plethora of scenarios in the final week of the season so it will be intriguing to see who the Chiefs will host at Arrowhead.
This is the lowest seed the Chiefs have had since Patrick Mahomes became the starter. Their path to the playoffs has been quite different this season.
It has been the defense that has been their strong suit, carrying the team to another AFC West crown, outside of the norm from past years.
Mahomes is known to elevate his game this time of the year and the Chiefs offense will need it if they want to defend their title. | https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs/chiefs-potential-playoff-matchups-in-2023-nfl-wild-card-round/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:51Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 43 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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KASE day session: USDKZT_TOM = 374.08
Based on results of trades on the spot-market:
- weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+1 in tenge (USDKZT_TOМ) made KZT374.08 per US dollar at the trades volume of USD62,600 th.;
- on US dollar with settlements Т+0 and T+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on euro with settlements Т+0, T+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on euro with settlements Т+0, Т+1 and Т+2 in US dollars no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge (RUBKZT_TOD) made KZT5.7090 per ruble at the trades volume of RUB135,000 th.;
- on Russian ruble with settlements Т+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on Chinese yuan with settlements Т+1 and T+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent.
Weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+1 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT373.56 per dollar (KZT-1.25), the total volume of trades - USD121,200 th. (USD-27,000 th.).
Weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT5.7090 per ruble (KZT+0.0080), the total volume of trades - RUB135,000 th. (RUB+120,000 th.).
On the currency swap transactions market:
- on USDKZT_0_001 weighted average yield made up +5.8350 % per annum at the trades volume of USD55,000 th.;
- on USDKZT_0_002 weighted average yield made up +6.4266 % per annum at the trades volume of USD368,500 th.;
- on EURKZT_0_001 and EURKZT_0_002 no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on RUBKZT_0_001 no deals were made; at the session close the bid made up 8.7500 % APR, the ask - 7.2500 % APR;
- on RUBKZT_0_002 no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent, the KASE's press service reports. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kase-day-session-usdkzt_tom-374-08_a3497882/ | 2024-01-01T03:49:52Z |
Entering into Week 18, the AFC North playoffs situation is nearly set with the exception of the Steelers. The Baltimore Ravens are the first seed in the conference, the Cleveland Browns are top of the AFC Wildcard spots and have already qualified as well, and the Cincinnati Bengals are out of plyayoffs contention. That leaves only Pittsburgh as something to play for in Week 18.
The Steelers are currently 9-7 and will finish with a winning record this season, preserving head coach Mike Tomlin's record of never having a losing year. They are currently the ninth seed in the AFC at the end of the Week 17. Therefore, they must win in Week 18 to make it to the postseason.
What are the chances of Steelers making playoffs?
The current chances of the Steelers making the playoffs is tough. Four teams in the AFC have already confirmed their postseason spots, including one Wildcard spot for the Cleveland Browns. One of the remaining positions will go to the AFC South champions. Therefore, there is only a couple of places available for Pittsburgh to slot into. Their current probability is just 29% as per Next Gen Stats for the NFL.
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But there is a way for Mike Tomlin to take they beyond the regular season still. But they will need help from other teams for it to work out.
Steelers playoff scenarios entering Week 18
The first thing for the Steelers to do is to win their game in Week 18. That is easier said than done againt the Baltimore Ravens, the conference and disivion top seeds. However, because Lamar Jackson and company have already locked up the first spot, they might rotate their roster and give Pittsburgh a chance to win the match.
However, that is not enough for Mike Tomlin to lead his team to games beyond the regular season. If the Buffalo Bills maintain their form and beat the Miami Dolphins, they will get the AFC East crown. If the Colts beat the Texans, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh will hold the same 10-7 record and the former will have the tiebreaker in their favor, The Dolphins, at 11-6, and the Browns, both of whom have already qualified, will pip the Steelers for the playoffs spots.
But if Buffalo loses to Miami, then it is a different situation. With all other things remaining the same as given above, the Bills and Steelers will both end with a 10-7 record. Pittsburgh holds the tiebreaker there and will take the last Wildcard spot for the postseason along with the Colts then. Our Sportskeeda NFL Playoffs Predictor proves a handy tool to see how this happens.
And the above possibility is the best chance for Mike Tomlin to take his team to the postseason. Because if the Bills win against the Dolphins, the situation comepletely goes against them. Whether the Colts win or the Texans win, which will determine the AFC South championship, both of them have the tiebreaker advantage over the Steelers and at least one of them will finish at the same 10-7 record as Pittsburgh.
But as our Playoffs Predictor shows us, if the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to the Tennessee Titans, then the entire complexion changes. Then it does not matter who between the Colts or the Texans wins, the Steelers will make the playoffs even if the Bills defeat the Dolphins.
Therefore, the first thing Pittsburgh must do is defeat the Baltimore Ravens. Then, they must hope the Miami Dolphins or the Tennessee Titans can defeat the Buffalo Bills or the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Either of those circumstances will send them through. The situation is tough for the Steelers going into Week 18 but not impossible. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/how-can-steelers-make-playoffs-week-18-afc-north-team-s-qualifying-chances-scenarios-explored | 2024-01-01T03:49:53Z |
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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Jayden Reed played a pivotal role for the Packers against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football. He was electric on New Year's eve but in doing so, he seems to have exacerbated an injury.
In the first half, the rookie wide receiver was the go-to weapon for Jordan Love as he caught six passes for 89 yards and yielded two touchdowns. But during the second of his scores, he had to break through some tackles that looks to have inflamed his chest injury.
Jayden Reed update for the Packers vs the Vikings on SNF
Coming into the second half, Jayden Reed was listed as questionable to return due to his chest injury. His efforts were critical in giving Green Bay a 23-3 halftime lead and Matt LaFleur would have been counting on him to shake off the injury. Eventually, though, he was ruled out for the rest of the matchday.
The wide receiver has been on and off the injury report with this chest injury since Week 12 and the Packers might have wanted to preserve him for upcoming challenges. He did not receive any separate medical attention as per what was informed on the game broadcast, but it looks like Green Bay did not want to take a risk with him.
If Green Bay wins out, including holding out for a win against Minnesota, they will make it to the playoffs. For most of the year, it has been in doubt if they will play in the posteason. But after the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, the Packers know their destiny is in their own hands.
With them being the youngest team in the league and crucial players like Christian Watson already out, Green Bay might want to keep their wide receivers wrapped in cotton wool.
Bears will hope to play the Lions role this year in the NFC North
If the Packers win against the Vikings, they will go into the final game of the season knowing that a win will see them past the regular season. They were in a similar position last year, but the Detroit Lions came to the Lambeau Field and defeated them in the ulimate match of the season. In doing so, they denied Green Bay a postseason spot, which went to the Seattle Seahawks.
Pete Carroll's team are their final foe for the last spot in the NFC this year as well. Chicago, who have struggled against Green Bay for many seasons, will hope to defeat their old rivals to deny them the playoff spot. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-jayden-reed-injury-update-vs-vikings-what-happened-packers-wr | 2024-01-01T03:49:54Z |
Yunus case verdict today
The verdict of a labour law violation case filed against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and three top officials of Grameen Telecom is set to be delivered today.
Sheikh Merina Sultana, chairman of the Third Labour Court of Dhaka, on December 24 set the date after hearing closing arguments from the defence and prosecution.
Prof Yunus is the chairman of Grameen Telecom, while its top officials are Ashraful Hassan, Nurjahan Begum and Mohammad Shahjahan.
On June 6, the court framed charges against them. It also recorded statements of four prosecution witnesses.
On September 9, 2021, Labour Inspector (general) SM Arifuzzaman of the Inspection for Factories and Establishments Department filed the case with the Third Labour Court of Dhaka.
According to the case documents, IFED officials on August 16, 2021, inspected the office of Grameen Telecom in the capital's Mirpur and found several violations of labour laws. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/yunus-case-verdict-today-3507946 | 2024-01-01T03:49:54Z |
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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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Kirk Cousins may not be playing, but he is still making his presence felt in the Minnesota Vikings' clash against the Green Bay Packers.
The star quarterback tore his Achilles in late October against the Packers, ending his 2023 campaign amid his team's five-game winning streak. Since then, they have gone 1-4 and find themselves in a must-win situation in a Sunday Night Football rematch against their long-time archrivals.
However, his injury was not going to stop him from appearing at US Bank Stadium to cheer on his cohorts. Just before the game began, Cousins (who was accompanied by his son Cooper) showed up at US Bank Stadium to the surprise of everyone, and after removing his jacket to reveal his famous gold chains, he led a massive "SKOL" chant and blew the venue's Gjallarhorn.
Fans were amazed at the spectacle, noting how supportive the four-time Pro Bowler was of the Vikings despite not playing.
Exploring Vikings’ QB options if Kirk Cousins departs
While a second consecutive playoff appearance is definitely in the Minnesota Vikings’ minds, another pressing concern is their future at quarterback.
It is no secret that Kirk Cousins will become a free agent after 2023. The 35-year-old former Washington player has eschewed the usual pattern of players signing long extensions ever since initially accepting his initial three-year contract in Minneapolis in 2018 - extending for two seasons, then just one. But his Achilles injury has thrown his immediate future into doubt, even as he told reporters in November that he wanted to retire with the organization.
Ideally, the Vikings will want to keep Cousins as they seek to regain the NFC North from the Detroit Lions. But what if he leaves, whether it be to retire or to join another team?
They have a few strong options in free agency. Russell Wilson is all but set to be exiled from the Denver Broncos, and his dual-threat abilities can help to elevate an offense that all but too often has been over-reliant on Justin Jefferson and TJ Hockenson ever since ditching star rusher Dalvin Cook. Another is Baker Mayfield, who has looked rejuvenated in Tampa Bay but may be replaced by current 49ers backup Sam Darnold.
Another would be trading for the likes of Mac Jones, who appears to have lost the battle for the New England Patriots to Bailey Zappe; or Kyler Murray, depending on whether the Arizona Cardinals make a play for one of Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-shirtless-kirk-cousins-leading-vikings-skol-chant-fans-losing-minds-dude-gonna-get-statue-minnesota | 2024-01-01T03:50:00Z |
Who’s performing at tonight’s Times Square ball drop to ring in 2024?
Before tonight’s ball drop in New York’s Times Square rings in 2024 on the East Coast, revelers can spend the waning hours of New Year’s Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of the new year with music and dance.
Here’s what you need to know about the performers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve:
Full list of New Year’s Eve performers
- AGNEW, a New York dance group
- Flo Rida, joined by Sage the Gemini
- Jelly Roll
- LL Cool J
- Maria Becerra
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Triad Brass, a five-piece brass band with Grammy Award-winner Jonathan Arons
- Tyla
- Yng Lvcas
When is Flo Rida performing on New Year’s Eve?
Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida is expected to perform from 9:10 p.m. to 9:29 p.m. EST, according to organizers of the Times Square event. Rapper Sage the Gemini will join him to perform “OMG” and “GDFR.” Viewers can watch the performance on a livestream of the Times Square festivities.
When is Jelly Roll performing on New Year’s Eve?
Country singer Jelly Roll, who’s up for Best New Artist at the Grammys early next year, is expected to perform from 10:34 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. EST on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on ABC.
When is LL Cool J performing on New Year’s Eve?
Grammy-winning rapper LL Cool J is expected to perform from 11:38 p.m. to 11:46 p.m. EST on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
When is Megan Thee Stallion performing on New Year’s Eve?
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion‘s performance is expected to air just after midnight EST on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” according to an ABC spokesperson.
When is Paul Anka performing on New Year’s Eve?
Singer-songwriter Paul Anka is expected to perform his song “My Way” and John Lennon’s “Imagine” from 11:51 p.m. to 11:58 p.m. EST. Viewers can watch the performance on the Times Square livestream.
When is Sabrina Carpenter performing on New Year’s Eve?
Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter, who has been opening for Taylor Swift as her wildly successful Eras Tour goes around the world, is expected to perform from 9:37 p.m. to 9:43 p.m. EST on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
When is Tyla performing on New Year’s Eve?
South African singer Tyla, nominated for Best African Music Performance at the Grammys, is expected to perform from 8:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. EST on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
Schedule for tonight’s Times Square performers
The show in Times Square starts at 6 p.m. EST. Here’s a schedule of tonight’s performances:
- 6:06 p.m.-6:18 p.m.: Sino-American Friendship Association Chinese cultural performance
- 8:03 p.m.-8:08 p.m.: AGNEW
- 8:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.: Tyla
- 9:10 p.m.-9:29 p.m.: Flo Rida
- 9:37 p.m.-9:43 p.m.: Sabrina Carpenter
- 10:04 p.m.-10:08 p.m.: Maria Becerra
- 10:34 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.: Jelly Roll
- 11:02 p.m.-11:07 p.m.: Yng Lvcas
- 11:38 p.m.-11:46 p.m.: LL Cool J
- 11:51 p.m.-11:58 p.m.: Paul Anka
- Just after midnight: Megan Thee Stallion
Where to watch the ball drop in Times Square
One million people are expected to watch New York City’s iconic ball drop in person, while another billion will look on from around the world.
Here is everything you need to know about livestreaming the countdown and ball drop.
What’s the lineup for Nashville’s Big Bash?
Another celebrity-packed celebration, “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” will air on CBS television stations and stream on Paramount+. Watch live from 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m.-1:05 a.m. ET/PT.
The entertainment special will feature performances from:
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Blake Shelton
- Brothers Osborne
- Carly Pearce
- Cody Johnson
- Elle King
- Grace Bowers
- HARDY
- Jackson Dean
- Jon Pardi
- Kane Brown
- Lainey Wilson
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Megan Moroney
- Morgan Wallen
- Old Dominion
- Parker McCollum
- Thomas Rhett
- Trace Adkins
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Changes being made to keep pace with world
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said changes are being made in the curriculum as the government wants to develop an education system of international standard in Bangladesh.
"We want our country to move, keeping pace with the world. This is why the changes are being made in the curriculum," she said while opening the free textbook distribution among students up to secondary level for the 2024 academic year.
She launched the event at her office by handing over books to students of pre-primary, primary and secondary levels in the morning.
Hasina said she considers expenses for education as investment. "We'll allocate whatever needed for education," she added.
The PM said she wants to develop a nation with modern technology-knowledge-based education from an early age, and for this reason her government is giving importance to technical education and vocational training.
The prime minister called upon the students to study attentively.
"We want to make Bangladesh a poverty-free country. Only education can make a country free from poverty. That is why we have given the highest importance to education," she said.
Hasina wished all a Happy New Year on the eve of 2024.
The ministries concerned have taken necessary steps to distribute 30,70,83,517 copies of new textbooks among 3,81,28,324 students this year throughout the country.
The textbooks have already been sent to upazilas in the country. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/education/news/changes-being-made-keep-pace-world-3507941 | 2024-01-01T03:50:01Z |
Twitter backer knocks billions off its value after Musk’s outburst
By James Warrington
An investor in X, formerly called Twitter, has written down the value of its stake by $US2.85 billion ($4.2 billion) after its owner Elon Musk told boycotting advertisers to “go f--- yourself”.
Fidelity, which helped Musk buy the company for $US44 billion ($65 billion) in 2022, now believes it is worth 71.5 per cent less than at the time of purchase.
The US investment giant had already slashed the value of its investment by 65 per cent at the end of October but deepened the discount in November. It came in the same month that Musk launched a tirade against advertisers.
Speaking at a New York Times conference, Musk claimed a boycott by advertisers was going to “kill” the company, adding, “If somebody is going to try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f--- yourself.”
Apple, IBM and Disney are among the major brands to cut ties with the social media platform, amid concerns about lax moderation under Musk and the billionaire’s freewheeling personal style.
Fidelity’s valuation cut, which was first reported by Axios, gives the company a notional value of just $US12.5 billion and suggests X has lost $US2.85 billion of worth in the eyes of Fidelity in just four weeks.
The investment group, which contributed more than $US300 million to Musk’s takeover, does not disclose how it values privately held companies. Other shareholders may value their stakes differently.
However, X’s own internal share plan for staff valued the company at just $US19 billion in October – less than half the sum Musk paid for it.
X has undergone a turbulent period under the ownership of the Tesla billionaire. The debt-fuelled takeover has left the company struggling to break even and Musk has slashed thousands of jobs and introduced subscription fees in response.
Worsening the debt crisis is the reluctance of advertisers to work with the platform since the takeover.
X is believed to have lost 60 per cent of its advertisers after the takeover amid concerns brands were appearing alongside harmful material.
The European Commission has opened an investigation into the company over its alleged role in disseminating propaganda relating to terrorist group Hamas.
Musk has also been accused of personally promoting antisemitic and racist conspiracy theories, although he has insisted he is against antisemitism of any kind.
Linda Yaccarino, who replaced Musk as chief executive in June, has been scrambling to revive revenue and has staged a charm offensive with advertisers in a bid to win back trust.
The Telegraph, London
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From rock stars to politicians, movie icons, sporting legends and celebrities, there were some big names lost to the world in 2023.
It started with legendary guitarist Jeff Beck and Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley in January before tears were shed over Aussie comic legend Barry Humphries, sex symbol Raquel Welch, singing sensation Tina Turner, Harry Potter wizard Michael Gambon and Friends star Matthew Perry.
Here are some of the characters we lost throughout the year.
JANUARY
Fred White, 67: Drummer who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire. Died January 1.
Walter Cunningham, 90: The last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA’s Apollo program. Died January 3.
Fay Weldon, 91: A British author known for her sharp wit and acerbic observations about women’s experiences and sexual politics in novels including The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil. Died January 4.
Jeff Beck, 78: A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player. Died January 10.
Tatjana Patitz, 56: She was one of an elite group of supermodels who graced magazine covers in the 1980s and ’90s and appeared in George Michael’s Freedom! ’90 music video. Died January 11.
Lisa Marie Presley, 54: The only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy. Died January 12.
Lloyd Morrisett, 93: The co-creator of the beloved children’s TV series Sesame Street, which has used empathy and fuzzy monsters like Elmo and Cookie Monster to charm and teach generations around the world. Died January 15.
Gina Lollobrigida, 95: An Italian film legend who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one of her movies. Died January 16.
David Crosby, 81: The brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Died January 18.
Cindy Williams, 75: She was among the most recognisable stars in America in the 1970s and ‘80s for her role as Shirley on the beloved sitcom Laverne & Shirley. Died January 25.
February
Burt Bacharach, 94: The singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of Walk On By, Do You Know the Way to San Jose and dozens of other hits. Died February 8.
Raquel Welch, 82: Her emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film One Million Years B.C. propelled her to international sex symbol status in the 1960s and ’70s. Died February 15.
Richard Belzer, 78: The longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU. Died February 19.
March
Chaim Topol, 87: A leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in Fiddler on the Roof. Died March 8.
Dick Fosbury, 76: The lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his Fosbury Flop. Died March 12.
April
Anne Perry, 84: The best-selling crime novelist known for her Thomas Pitt and William Monk detective series, and for her own murderous past that inspired the movie Heavenly Creatures. Died April 10.
Al Jaffee, 102: Mad magazine’s award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions. Died April 10.
Mary Quant, 93: The visionary fashion designer whose colourful, sexy miniskirts epitomised Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world. Died April 13.
Barry Humphries, 89: Thye Aussie comic legend and Tony Award-winner was internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character delighted audiences over seven decades. Died April 22.
Harry Belafonte, 96: The civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world. Died April 25.
Jerry Springer, 79: The onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional guests willing to bare all — sometimes literally — as they brawled and hurled obscenities before a raucous audience. Died April 27.
May
Heather Armstrong, 47: Known as Dooce to fans, the pioneering mommy blogger laid bare her struggles as a mother and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her website and on social media. Died May 9.
Rolf Harris, 93: The veteran entertainer whose decades-long career as a family favourite on British and Australian television was shattered when he was convicted of sexual assaults on young girls. Died May 10.
Tina Turner, 83: The unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ’70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping What’s Love Got to Do With It. Died May 24.
June
The Iron Sheik, 81: A former pro wrestler who relished playing a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport’s biggest stars and later became a popular Twitter personality. Died June 7.
Silvio Berlusconi, 86: The boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fuelled parties and allegations of corruption. Died June 12.
Treat Williams, 71: An actor whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series Everwood and the movie Hair. Died June 12 in a motorcycle crash.
July
Coco Lee, 48: A Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia. Died July 5.
Jane Birkin, 76: An actor and singer who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism. Died July 16.
Tony Bennett, 96: The eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as I Left My Heart In San Francisco graced a decades-long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga. Died July 21.
Sinead O’Connor, 56: The gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s was as much known for her private struggles and provocative actions as her fierce and expressive music. Died July 26.
Randy Meisner, 77: A founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favourites as Take It Easy and The Best Of My Love and stepped out front for the waltz-time ballad Take It To The Limit. Died July 26.
Paul Reubens, 70: The actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon. Died July 30.
Angus Cloud, 25: The actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series Euphoria. Died July 31.
August
Mark Margolis, 83: The Emmy-nominated actor who played murderous former drug kingpin Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad and then in the prequel Better Call Saul. Died August 3.
William Friedkin, 87: The Oscar-winning director who became a top filmmaker in his 30s with the gripping The French Connection and the horrifying The Exorcist but struggled in the following decades to match his early success. Died August 7.
Magoo, 50: The rapper known for his work in the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo and hit song Up Jumps da Boogie featuring Aaliyah and Missy Elliott. Died August 13.
Michael Parkinson, 88: The renowned British broadcaster who interviewed some of the world’s most famous celebrities of the 20th century from Muhammad Ali to Miss Piggy. Died August 16.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, 62: As head of the Wagner Group, he made his name as a profane and brutal mercenary boss before mounting an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule. Died August 23 in a plane crash.
September
David McCallum, 90: The actor who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular NCIS 40 years later. Died September 25.
Michael Gambon, 82: The Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. Died September 28.
October
Burt Young, 83: The Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise. Died October 8.
Rudolph Isley, 84: A founding member of the Isley Brothers who helped perform such raw rhythm and blues classics as Shout and Twist and Shout and the funky hits That Lady and It’s Your Thing. Died October 11.
Piper Laurie, 91: The strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a “more meaningful” life. Died October 14.
Suzanne Somers, 76: The effervescent blonde actor who played Chrissy Snow on the television show Three’s Company and later became an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. Died October 15.
Bobby Charlton, 86: An English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country’s 1966 World Cup triumph. Died October 21.
Richard Roundtree, 81: The trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several Shaft films beginning in the early 1970s. Died October 24.
Matthew Perry, 54: The Emmy-nominated Friends star whose sarcastic but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and quotable characters. Died October 28.
November
John Patrick Ruffo, 35: The popular WA singer and performer rose to prominence on the third season of The X Factor Australia before going on to star in popular Australian soap Home and Away. Died November 10.
George “Funky” Brown, 74: The co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as Too Hot, Ladies Night, Joanna and the party favourite Celebration. Died November 16.
Terry Venables, 80: A charismatic and tactically innovative English soccer coach who led his national team to the European Championship semifinals in 1996 after winning trophies at club level with Barcelona and Tottenham. Died November 25.
Frances Sternhagen, 93: The veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards and became a familiar maternal face to TV viewers later in life in such shows as Cheers, ER, Sex and the City and The Closer. Died November 27.
Henry Kissinger, 100: The former US secretary of state exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize. Died November 29.
December
Norman Lear, 101: The writer, director and producer who revolutionised prime-time television with All in the Family, The Jeffersons and Maude, propelling political and social turmoil into the once insulated world of TV sitcoms. Died December 5.
Ryan O’Neal, 82: The heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in Love Story and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic nine-year-old daughter Tatum in Paper Moon. Died December 8.
Andre Braugher, 61: The Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on Homicide: Life on The Street and modern comedy Brooklyn 99. Died December 11.
Lee Sun-kyun, 48: After winning a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in Bong Joon Ho’s groundbreaking, Best Picture-winning drama Parasite, the popular South Korean actor was found dead in a car in Seoul. He was embroiled in an investigation into alleged drug use. Died December 27.
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PEORIA Ill. (WMBD) — Kids in Peoria got a head start on the New Year’s countdown at the Peoria Civic Center Sunday evening.
At 6 pm, The New Year’s Eve ball which is filled with more than 2,000 LED lights dropped from 160 feet in the air above Peoria city hall.
The 5th annual PNC New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown featured bounce houses, balloon animals, and kids activities, all leading up to the ball drop and fireworks show.
Jenna Wiesner with PNC Bank said it is the perfect way for younger kids to experience the celebrations of New Year’s Eve without having to stay up past their bedtimes.
“It’s a great way for families to enjoy the New Year’s Eve countdown with some fun things inside, and then they get to go outside for a 6 pm ball drop instead of staying up until midnight,” said Wiesner.
Beau Sutherland with the Civic Center said the early ball drop will benefit kids and parents alike.
“The parents can come down, entertain their kids get them out of the house, wear them out and if they want to have an adult New Year’s Eve later they still have time to enjoy,” said Sutherland.
He said he hopes to see the Kid’s Countdown event grow bigger and better in the next few years.
“We used about 70,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, we’d love to use all of our exhibit hall space, 110,000 square feet. I think we are going to grow into that and have more activities and more community partners join us next year. That’s really where we want to grow,” he said. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/top-stories/thousands-come-out-to-the-peoria-civic-center-for-the-5th-annual-pnc-new-years-eve-kids-countdown/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:03Z |
The latest weak storm moving across central PA brought us another dose of rain and snow.
This storm has brought more in the way of wet snow vs rain but the road surfaces are warm enough that the snow melts and most roads are just wet.
The Laurel Highlands and vicinity will see the most snow perhaps 2 or 3 inches as the snow showers will continue through Monday.
On Tuesday some will get a treat….some sunshine for a change!
Don’t get used to it clouds will return on Wednesday as a trough approaches.
We will see some snow showers Wednesday night and then it will turn a bit colder.
It looks like we will see our best opportunity for plowable snow here on Saturday night into Sunday. I know its very far out and a lot can change but for now its looking promising.
A messy storm will move through on Tuesday and at this time it looks like a wintry mix.
Once that storm passes we may finally see some true winter as an Arctic air mass looms.
It is January after all and we should expect this.
I think I will put my snow tires on this week, lol.
Happy New Year!
Mark | https://www.wtaj.com/weather/more-of-the-same-but-changes-are-coming/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:03Z |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'It'll help the One-day team move along a bit ... but if they need me, they know where I am.'
Australia opener David Warner has decided to call time on his One-Day International and Test careers to spend more time with his family.
The 37-year-old, a key member of the Australia team that won the 50-overs World Cup for the sixth time in India last year, will play his 112th and final Test against Pakistan at his home, Sydney Cricket Ground, starting on Wednesday.
"I said at the World Cup that I wanted to get through that ... but I've decided to also announce my retirement from that format," Warner told reporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.
"It'll help the One-day team move along a bit ... but if they need me, they know where I am."
Warner scored 22 centuries and 6,932 runs, at an average of 45.30, over 161 One-Day Internationals after his debut in January 2009, winning two World Cups in the format. | https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/david-warner-retires-from-odis-before-farewell-test-scg/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T03:50:03Z |
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Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik vows to tear his country apart despite US warnings
Bro, Bosnia is a beautiful country full of beautiful people. I can understand why you'd want it. But not why you'd want to tear it apart.
If only Tito had left a working system, so much pain could've been avoided.
Just don't be dicks, join the EU, and leave these trash ideas in the past.
It truly sucks how little of a working system Tito left behind. If he had done that he might’ve gone down as one of the greatest men in history, fighting against the Nazis and liberating his own country, going against Moscow’s bloc, practically creating the non aligned movement, and bringing Yugoslavia to relative prosperity. If only. Instead the overwhelming debt from the IMF and Yugoslavia’s reliance on him to hold the state together would collapse his communist project so soon after he died. Honestly tragic.
Yeah, and let's not discount how awesome it would be to have a United Yugoslavia survive and be a major contributing power in the EU.
And giving everyone the finger while doing it.
Putin got him in a Mokba hotel room with dead hookers as usual.
So a micro-Trump?
Trump and micro are words that go together well.
Will this make world any better?
"Do we get to win this time?" - Anybody who got detailed into one of those bullshit "peacekeeping" operations in the late 90s.
Is he leader of the opposition? | https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/18vjx5b/separatist_bosnian_serb_leader_milorad_dodik_vows/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:03Z |
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.
In response to plaintiffs' saying they do not feel represented by the chief justice or attorney general, Wingate wrote that they failed to prove they had ever complained to local officials or that local officials had been open to listening.
“Further, had the local officials been so obliging, this court is mystified why Jackson’s system of criminal justice is in the deplorable shape it is in, with an overcrowded docket requiring defendants to jettison any notion of a speedy disposition,” Wingate wrote.
NAACP attorneys intend to appeal the ruling.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office will continue to defend the law and “perform our duties to help protect the people of Jackson from stifling, suffocating crime that plagues the city,” chief of staff Michelle Williams said Sunday.
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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Associated Press/Report For America reporter Michael Goldberg contributed to this report.
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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.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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Brad Allen is an accredited football official in the NFL and has been officiating in the National Football League since the 2014 NFL season. His designated number is number 122.
Allen was born and raised in Lumberton, North Carolina. He had his University education at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Lumberton, North Carolina, native began officiating high school football games before stepping up to the ACC level. Allen's achievements as a referee before joining the NFL include calling the 2007 Motor City Bowl and the 2014 Sugar Bowl.
Allen made his NFL debut in 2014 and was originally expected to start as an umpire. However, the UNC alum was elevated to the referee position due to long-term referee Mike Carey's 2014 retirement.
That made Allen the first referee since 1962 to become an NFL referee without being an umpire. Tommy Bell was the last person to accomplish the feat in the early 1960s.
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What did Brad Allen say about the controversial penalty?
According to Brad Allen's pool report at the end of the game, the veteran referee said:
"It was No. 70 (Dan Skipper) who reported as eligible on the play, not Taylor Decker (No. 68). We had a situation where if you were going to have an ineligible number occupy an eligible position, you have to report that to the referee.
"On this particular play, number 70, who had reported during the game a couple of times, reported to me as eligible. Then he lined up at the tackle position. So, he didn't have to report at all."
Speaking to the Dallas Morning News, Allen added:
"Number 68, who ended up going downfield and touching the pass, did not report. Therefore, he's ineligible for touching a pass beyond the line, making it a foul. So, the issue is, number 70 did report, number 68 did not."
Will the NFL suspend Brad Allen?
According to numerous reports, the NFL will not suspend Brad Allen for his role in the controversial end to the Cowboys-Lions game. However, he and his crew would get a punishment of some sort.
According to ESPN, Allen's crew will be downgraded, with some of the referees from the Week 17 game not participating in the postseason. That will serve as a deterrent for future controversies and keep officials on their toes.
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KASE day session: USDKZT_TOM = 374.61
Based on results of trades on the spot-market:
- weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+1 in tenge (USDKZT_TOМ) made KZT374.61 per US dollar at the trades volume of USD99,400 th.;
- on US dollar with settlements Т+0 and T+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average euro rate with settlements T+0 in tenge (EURKZT_TOD) made KZT423.13 per euro at the trades volume of EUR600 th.;
- on euro with settlements T+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on euro with settlements Т+0, Т+1 and Т+2 in US dollars no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge (RUBKZT_TOD) made KZT5.7010 per ruble at the trades volume of RUB15,000 th.;
- on Russian ruble with settlements Т+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on Chinese yuan with settlements Т+1 and T+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent.
Weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+1 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT374.81 per dollar (KZT-0.72), the total volume of trades - USD148,200 th. (USD-17,650 th.).
Weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT5.7010 per ruble (KZT-0.0201), the total volume of trades - RUB15,000 th. (RUB-25,000 th.).
On the currency swap transactions market:
- on USDKZT_0_001 weighted average yield made up +5.8349 % per annum at the trades volume of USD42,200 th.;
- on USDKZT_0_002 weighted average yield made up +6.5052 % per annum at the trades volume of USD392,500 th.;
- on EURKZT_0_001 and EURKZT_0_002 no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on RUBKZT_0_001 no deals were made; at the session close the bid made up 8.7500 % APR, the ask - 7.2500 % APR;
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It’s highly offensive, but that’s not the problem with Ricky Gervais’ Armageddon
By Ben Pobjie
There’s a little sinking feeling that hits when, in the first couple of minutes of Ricky Gervais’s latest stand-up special Armageddon, he cracks out the word “woke”.
There’s something about that word: it tends to act as a signal that what follows is going to be some hard-right reactionary old-man-shouting-at-clouds tedium. Which is exactly what Gervais’s most strident critics expect from him, of course.
His previous special, Supernature, drew strong criticism for his jokes about trans issues, and for seeming to cross a line between ‘I don’t care who I offend’ to ‘I enjoy offending people’.
Armageddon, presently the number 1 show on Netflix in Australia, is arguably not as provocative as Supernature. But there does still seem to be an attempt to court controversy from a man who has proved himself invincible to cancel culture despite being high on the list of what might be termed problematic celebrities.
This doesn’t mean it’s as funny as Gervais can be, his focus in Armageddon seems to be on being edgy, rather than being hilarious.
Gervais’ musings on “woke” do not descend to Fox News-level lefty-baiting, and his mockery of those who might occasionally be tagged with that epithet is for the most part amusing enough.
But the very fact he pulls out such a tired, played-out term is suggestive of a certain lack of sharpness: a little laziness of thought that does not permeate the special, but does occasionally seep in, to the show’s overall detriment.
The show is not, thank goodness, all about wokeness, though Gervais’ delight in poking fun at modern sensitivities is always evident. His main subject, as usual, is the arrogance and stupidity of the human race, whether that takes the form of ludicrous cultural policing of movies, petty fixations on language, or our species’ peculiarly hubristic march to self-destruction – as hinted in the show’s title.
There are superb bits on humans’ tendency to overlook what’s important in favour of their own narrow obsessions – a sequence on a website’s monitoring of animal cruelty in Schindler’s List leads to some big laughs. Gervais is also quite happy to include himself in the mass of humanity at which he takes aim, and many of those who have absorbed a social media-based view of the man might be surprised at the level of self-awareness his comedy possesses.
At less inspired moments, however, there’s a sense that the star started with an idea to piss someone off, and worked backward to find a joke. Jokes about paedophilia and disability are clearly written with no concern for anyone’s feelings, which is no problem in itself, but you may find yourself wishing he’d edited his script more with an eye to maximum comedic impact rather than cheering his own willingness to offend quite so much.
Then again, the normal province of the stand-up is to rant about what irritates them, and people who are too sensitive to jokes really do irritate Ricky Gervais. Like his other specials, Armageddon is punctuated by asides on the nature and the purpose of humour, and frustration that the world is too full of people who take jokes both too literally and too seriously.
Previously Gervais has been pilloried in particular for his material on the transgender community, and even while he revels in the anger of his critics and the notoriety it affords him, it obviously does still rankle him to some extent that his jokes have been seen as harmful, particularly when contrasted with other problems of the world.
There are no rants on gender in this special, but the odd mention crops up, seemingly more as a nod to what he sees as the absurdity of past criticisms than anything particularly related to the subject at hand.
It is, to some extent, a fool’s errand to review a stand-up comedy show, because it is a self-reviewing artform. When you get on stage and tell jokes, the audience will either laugh or they won’t, and that reaction makes anything a critic can say kind of irrelevant.
He’s one of the world’s most successful stand-ups, and no matter how much that might rankle with some, it gives him pretty much the perfect riposte to any critic.
Nevertheless, from someone who’s been a diehard fan of everything Gervais has done for a couple of decades, Armageddon feels like a piece of work unworthy of its creator’s great talents. There are plenty of laughs, but they just don’t seem as plentiful, or as memorable, as they have been in the past. If Gervais has begun to rest on his laurels, after all he’s achieved, you might not blame him, but as he finishes his set with some trademark “but seriously” material, the feeling that the blade, if not entirely dulled, could use some sharpening before the next outing, is inescapable.
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Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead the Kings to a 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies
Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night.
De'Aaron Fox scored 24 for the Kings, who won their second straight. Sabonis recorded his sixth triple-double of the season. Sacramento shot 50% overall and 52% from beyond the arc before both teams went to the reserves to close out the game. Monk was 10 of 13 from the field and missed just one of his five 3-point shots.
Jaren Jackson led Memphis with 18 points. Desmond Bane, Ja Morant and Luke Kennard finished with 17 points apiece as the Grizzlies lost their third in a row.
The Grizzlies returned home after a 2-2 trip, losing the last two against the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. For the first time, Memphis had most of its roster available against the Kings, except for frontline players Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, who are dealing with long-term recoveries.
Kennard was one of those returning after missing 20 games with a left knee bruise.
The Kings were coming off a 117-110 win over Atlanta on Friday in which Fox had 31 points and they put up 70 points in the first half, shooting near 50%, including 9 of 19 from outside the arc.
The Kings opened the second half on a 15-3 run that stretched the lead to 85-61 as Memphis missed its first eight shots in the quarter. Sacramento outscored Memphis 31-21 in the third period for a 101-79 lead.
UP NEXT
Kings: Open a four-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
Grizzlies: Continue a three-game homestand, hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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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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SWLA’s 2023 Year in Review
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As we turn the page of our calendar, we reflect on the past year.
Through tragedies and triumphs, Southwest Louisiana celebrated historic wins, once again battled Mother Nature, and said goodbye to a friend.
Here’s a look at some of the top stories impacting our area in 2023:
WILDFIRES ACROSS THE STATE
Louisiana was beset by wildfires this blazing hot summer and no area more so than our corner of the state.
The Tiger Island wildfire kept Beauregard Parish firefighters busy, burning more than 31,000 acres. Wildfires burned on La. 113 and near Elizabeth - fires affected all seven SWLA parishes. With brush and woods fires burning all over the state, extra help was brought in from outside Louisiana. Through the strategic work of the firefighters and as the heat waned, the firefighters were brought under control.
In total, more than 60,000 acres burned across Louisiana.
LORI VALLOW
The long-awaited trial of Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell finally arrived, culminating in a guilty verdict in the death of her children, 7-year-old J.J. Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. Vallow, who was accused along with her husband, Chad Daybell, was convicted on two counts of first-degree murder in Idaho. While Lori Vallow was sentenced to life in prison, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Chad Daybell, who has not yet gone to trial.
Lori Vallow has been extradited to Arizona, where she will be tried for conspiracy to commit murder in the death of a former husband, Charles Vallow, a Lake Charles native who was once a McNeese baseball player.
SIX TEENS INJURED IN HALLOWEEN PARTY SHOOTING
Partygoers scattered when shots pierced the air at a Halloween party at a house on Bruce Drive on Oct. 28. Six teenagers - from ages 15 to 19 - were shot.
Thankfully, none died. One was shot in the head but has since recovered. A KPLC teen reporter recently spoke with her about her recovery.
LAKE CHARLES MAN DRIVES AROUND WITH BODY IN CAR
On Aug. 21, a body was found in a vehicle at the Prien Lake Mall. A day later, it was found out she had been in the SUV for about a month, while an acquaintance allegedly drove the vehicle around and took out loans in her name.
Christopher T. Carter was arrested for second-degree murder in 72-year-old Sheila Ortega’s death. Authorities say he admitted to killing her.
BROGAN DUHON
When a 12-year-old boy starved to death, Jeff Davis Sheriff Ivy Woods called it a “a horrendous crime that went on for years.” Brogan Duhan weighed just 28 pounds when he died, according to hospital records.
“I think we all failed that kid,” Woods said.
His parents, Adam and Jennifer Duhon, remain jailed on second-degree murder charges. Their bond is set at $1 million.
WOMAN BEATEN KILLED IN HER HOME
Lake Charles was shocked when a 75-year-old woman was beaten and sexually assaulted in her home. Sherry Vincent died from her injuries.
Detectives with the Lake Charles police say they are investigating the case as a homicide, but as of yet, no arrests have been announced.
THOMAS CISCO NEARLY RELEASED
The only person ever convicted in the 1997 KK’s Corner triple murder was nearly released from prison when he was granted parole on Feb. 8. That parole was rescinded two days later, though, when it was learned a contraband infraction against Thomas Frank Cisco had not been reported.
Nevertheless, the case quickly again drew the attention of Southwest Louisiana, just as it had in 1997 when it first occurred.
NEW SHERIFFS IN TOWN
Big changes came to law enforcement leadership in three SWLA parishes.
In Calcasieu, longtime Sheriff Tony Mancuso decided to hang it up and retire. His longtime second-in-command, Stitch Guillory, won a hard-fought election to take his place.
Another longtime sheriff also retired in Cameron Parish - Sheriff Ron Johnson will be succeeded by his second-in-command, Chris Savoie.
And, in Jeff Davis Parish, Kyle Miers unseated Sheriff Ivy Woods.
WILL WADE
It was national sports news when Will Wade, who was fired from LSU, was hired to coach the McNeese men’s basketball team. Wade has quickly turned the Cowboys around, leading them to a 10-2 record to start the season.
Wade is the 12th head coach in McNeese men’s basketball history.
PACK THE TENT
Southwest Louisiana, you did it again. We asked you to help Pack the Tent and you came through, providing Abraham’s Tent with plenty of food to feed the homeless.
“I’m so very grateful, so very grateful,” Director Pearl Cole said. “Just like I said before, we can’t do our job without you. We can show up, but we really can’t provide the meals without you.”
BEN TERRY PASSES AWAY
Ben Terry was a steady presence in Southwest Louisiana homes as KPLC’s Sunrise weatherman.
His gentle demeanor had a lasting impact on his viewers and those he met.
Even after being diagnosed with cancer, he stayed on the air as long as he could, doing his best to keep SWLA informed.
Copyright 2023 KPLC. All rights reserved. | https://www.kplctv.com/2024/01/01/swlas-2023-year-review/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:09Z |
Josh Giddey has had one of his most productive games of the NBA season as his high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder ended the year by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 124-108.
The 21-year-old Australian scored 20 points and backed them with six rebounds and five assists before home fans on Sunday night. He shot at 50 per cent success rate, including his four three-pointers.
The Thunder improved to 22-9 to sit second in the western conference following a fourth straight win ahead of a tough clash with the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
While he has had his struggles this season and his scoring average has dropped from 16.6 to 11.6 per game, Giddey's tally against the Nets was second only to that of superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who posted 24 points and six assists.
Every Oklahoma City starter scored at least 17 points, with Chet Holmgren and Luguentz Dort each supplying 18 and Jalen Williams going for 17.
The Nets were within 67-65 before Giddey fueled an 11-2 spurt by Oklahoma City, making two baskets before feeding Gilgeous-Alexander on a fast-break layup that made it 78-67 with 5:37 left in the third quarter.
The Thunder have hosted a New Year's Eve game every year since the franchise moved to town and have a 12-4 record in those games. Brooklyn are 2-8 all-time on New Year's Eve.
Mikal Bridges had 22 points - 15 in the first quarter - to go with seven rebounds and seven assists for Brooklyn while Cam Thomas had 20 points and Nic Claxton had 15 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.
In San Antonio, Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown added 24 for Boston as they extended their winning streak to six games with a 134-101 victory over the host Spurs.
Derrick White scored 17 points against his former team, and Kristaps Porzingis added 14 points and nine rebounds in his return to the Celtics after missing a game because of a calf injury.
In Phoenix, Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Bradley Beal added a season-high 25 to help the Suns beat the Orlando Magic 112-107 for their third straight victory.
Beal was playing in just his eighth game this season because of back and ankle injuries. The three-time All-Star -- acquired in an offseason trade with Washington -- shot 10 of 13 from the field, including a powerful dunk in the third quarter.
Devin Booker added 21 points for the Suns and Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and 13 rebounds.
In New Orleans, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram each scored 26 points and New Orleans beat road-weary Los Angeles lakers.
The Lakers were coming off a 108-106 loss at Minnesota on Saturday night.
LeBron James scored 34 points and former Pelican Anthony Davis added 20 points and 10 rebounds, but they didn't get enough help as the Lakers lost for the seventh time in nine games.
with AAP | https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/giddey-on-target-as-thunder-down-nets-on-new-years-eve-c-13080693 | 2024-01-01T03:50:09Z |
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.kwtx.com/2024/01/01/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:10Z |
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.kbtx.com/2024/01/01/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:10Z |
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China's military purge deepens
If Xi is trying to fill his ranks with sycophants, then he should see how that turned out for Russia. It seems like these purges might go beyond just anti-corruption but whose to say when China is so secretive
see how it turned out for Russia
1941 or 2022?
If we're talking "Great Purge," Xi has only 700k more to go.
Republicans are planning the same thing with a Trump victory via Project 2025.
You’re confusing two things. The Russian war is going terribly for Russia, but Putin’s grip on power is as strong as ever.
Do not confuse the goals of a dictator with that of the country he dictates.
Feels like he's getting rid of those giving wise advises against invading Taiwan 👀
I honestly think China would struggle greatly if they tried to take Taiwan, and the whole world would laugh at them.
Oh it would 100% be a bloodier version of what is going on in Ukraine, though I think there are more concrete defensive alliances in place with Taiwan
The guy he got rid of was a hard liner who wanted to invade Taiwan.
The PLA is so corrupt through and through, that it's impossible for them to maintain the kind of military discipline that we take as an essential characteristic of any western military organization, never mind that the ubiquitous face culture doesn't allow any of the relevant organizations build a culture of learning and adaptation based on discussing failures openly.
But I don't know if this can be called an anti-corruption drive, if they replace corrupt generals with other corrupt generals.
Yep. This is why I always chuckle when people seem so sure that China will take Taiwan.
Would they be dumb enough to try it? Maybe.
Are they smart enough to succeed? Absolutely not.
They are the Asian version of the Russian military.
I honestly think the next time the PLA get into a war they’re just gonna burn through 500k casualties in the first couple months and then be like “hmmm okay maybe we should try to reform our army a bit”
Great purge: Chinese boogaloo /j (I know this isn’t close to the scale of the great purge just let me make a joke okay)
Always the best plan threatening war and purging the army at the same time | https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/18vldn0/chinas_military_purge_deepens/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:10Z |
Changes in curriculum being made to keep pace with world: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said changes are being made in the curriculum as the government wants to develop an education system of international standard in Bangladesh.
"We want our country to move, keeping pace with the world. This is why the changes are being made in the curriculum," she said while opening the free textbook distribution among students up to secondary level for the 2024 academic year.
She opened the textbook distribution programme at an event at her office by handing over books to students of pre-primary, primary and secondary levels in the morning.
Hasina said she considers expenses for education as investment. "We'll allocate whatever needed for education," she added.
"How do the internationally renowned universities teach, and what curriculum and what method do they follow? We want to create that international standard education system in Bangladesh."
She placed emphasis on the practical learning-based education to create employment opportunities in the country.
The PM said she wants to develop a nation with modern technology-knowledge-based education from an early age, and for this reason her government is giving importance to technical education and vocational training.
"We want to build a nation with modern-technology-knowledge-based education. We've already done everything for that," she added.
The prime minister called upon the students to study attentively.
"We want to build the nation with versatile education. To build smart Bangladesh, we need a smart and skilled population the most," she said.
Highlighting the importance of education to get rid of poverty, she said, "We want to make Bangladesh a poverty-free country. Only education can make a country free from poverty. That is why we have given the highest importance to education."
Sheikh Hasina wished all a Happy New Year on the eve of 2024.
The ministries concerned have taken necessary steps to distribute 30,70,83,517 copies of new textbooks among 3,81,28,324 students this year throughout the country.
The textbooks have already been sent to upazilas in the country. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/education/news/changes-curriculum-being-made-keep-pace-world-pm-3507236 | 2024-01-01T03:50:09Z |
When the 56-19 loss settled, the Miami Dolphins needed more than one glance into their proverbial mirrors.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa wished he had shifted his glance a little more quickly to see the defender in his receiver’s path on his first interception, and he wished he hadn’t tried to force a ball to Tyreek Hill over the linebacker who snatched the second.
Hill wished he hadn’t bobbled and then dropped a wide-open touchdown pass from Tagovailoa, one of six targets on which the duo failed to connect in the blowout loss.
Dolphins defenders wish they had tackled better in space, limiting or at least complicating the Baltimore Ravens’ display of run-in touchdowns.
And head coach Mike McDaniel wished he had pulled edge rusher Bradley Chubb earlier from an out-of-reach contest. Instead, with the Dolphins trailing by 30 points and less than 4 minutes to play in regulation, Chubb suffered a non-contact knee injury that required carting off.
“I would like a time machine, for sure, in that situation,” McDaniel said. “In hindsight, I would absolutely not have wanted him out there if I would have known he was going to get hurt.
“There’s times in football games where it’s not about winning or losing or ‘Can we come back?’ It's about finishing the football game and having a taste of what our expectations were going into it.”
The Dolphins’ expectations entering their visit to Baltimore and their reality traveling home at 11-5 veered far apart. Their playoff expectations now risk the same trajectory.
“Situations like this where you go into a game with full belief in each other and the eventual outcome … ends up monumentally in another direction, it’s a gut check for a football team,” McDaniel said. “We need to recalibrate, get back together and press forward together.
“Run from nothing. Own it.”
How the Dolphins unraveled vs. stifling Ravens
The Dolphins started off the game strong.
Tagovailoa connected with Hill, running back De’Von Achane and fullback Alec Ingold each for double-digit gains on the first drive alone. Facing third-and-goal from Baltimore’s 8, Tagovailoa pump-faked his first throw before nailing receiver Cedrick Wilson on a high-low concept that forced the Ravens’ defense to wonder whether Hill or Wilson was its intended receiver.
The Dolphins had found the end zone first. But Baltimore answered.
Despite Rashod Bateman failing to survive the ground on a 42-yard pass that was reversed and offensive pass interference nullifying a 26-yard completion to Justice Hill, Jackson distributed the ball a la Tagovailoa with chunk plays to three different targets on the way to the red zone. With 6:39 to play in the first, Jackson dropped back and let a ball rip amid pressure, finding Hill between two defenders on the right sideline for a 20-yard touchdown.
The Dolphins stayed alive with a Tyreek Hill 25-yard catch on fourth-and-5 their next drive but ultimately settled for a field goal.
Against the fourth-ranked scoring offense in the league, that’s not a winning formula.
Nor is turning the ball over.
Miami stayed competitive early, forcing a punt and scoring a pair of field goals. But after a seeming busted coverage allowed a 75-yard touchdown – cornerback Xavien Howard, injured on the first Ravens snap of the day, was missed – the game began veering off course for Miami.
Tagovailoa hurried to fit a play in before halftime and instead threw the first interception.
Miami’s special teams allowed a 78-yard punt return to start the second half, one of several factors in McDaniel’s postgame remark: “I’m confident saying before watching the film: We’re not going to be happy with the way we tackled in open space.”
And even when the Dolphins defense punched a ball loose from Ravens RB Gus Edwards, the optimism was short-lived.
Tagovailoa’s second interception was the next play.
The Dolphins could expect nothing different from the NFL's most takeaway-happy group.
“With circumstances within the game, there was a play or two where maybe we were forcing something,” McDaniel said. “Defensively, they’ve been very opportunistic. We knew that, and ultimately, we played right into their hands.”
A day Tyreek Hill described as “one of the worst games of my career” became the Dolphins’ worst loss of the season, and a day on which Miami was shorthanded due to injuries merited less sympathy when considering the Ravens’ bill of health.
Baltimore was missing its starting right guard, star tight end, two running backs and a cornerback.
Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith, who intercepted and returned a pass 30 yards in addition to seven tackles and another deflection, said Baltimore couldn’t dwell on that or their short week after a Monday night game across the country.
“It’s just adversity,” Smith said. “Look adversity in the face, and like I always tell the guys – chin up, chest out. We don't bow down for anything. Do all you can do. People make excuses with adversity and we just produce.
“Life is not about excuses. It's about what you do and play the cards that you’re dealt.”
The Dolphins best heed that advice.
After Ravens crush Miami, are Dolphins’ playoff hopes at stake?
Tagovailoa, despite taking a hit to his throwing shoulder on a fourth-quarter scramble, was healthy enough to address reporters after the game and seems on schedule to complete his fully available season.
Based on the cart, non-contact nature of injury and shellshock in Dolphins players’ voices, Chubb seems unlikely to play next week or in the postseason.
So sure, in a regular-season finale with the AFC East title on the line, Miami won’t be at full saddle. Neither will Buffalo nor any team the Dolphins face in the postseason.
What the franchise needs to do is better adjust to its personnel shifts and better scheme for its available players. Miami did that well in the run game Sunday, when Achane took the lead role in place of the injured Raheem Mostert, Achane contributing a game-high 137 yards and one touchdown.
But Miami’s passing attack was far too inconsistent, as Tagovailoa completed 57.9% of his passes compared to his league-leading 70.5% mark across the season. (For context, 51 quarterbacks who have attempted at least 50 passes have attempted more than 57.9%.)
Baltimore gashed the Dolphins defense for 491 total yards, a season-worst allowance along with the 56-point output.
Sure, as fairly said after the Ravens dismantled the 49ers, most teams cannot attack and maintain pressure at the rate which Baltimore can.
But the Dolphins have dabbled in Super Bowl-contender conversations, and it’s unlikely they’ll be able to reach that goal without besting Baltimore. It’s unlikely they’ll be able to win any remaining regular or postseason game with the suppressed performance all three phases produced Sunday.
“Everything’s still in front of us,” Tagovailoa said, but achieving it will require much more than Miami showed with the chance to clinch the division on the line.
Tagovailoa preached the importance of consistency after the Dolphins played well enough through one quarter to win but not through four.
Then, he tapped into the glass-half-full perspective as he moved forward.
“If you have the perspective of things could be worse – we could not have clinched the playoff berth, we could not have been playing in a game like this that mattered for positioning with the seeding,” Tagovailoa said. “So if you think of it like that, we’re right where we need to be as a team, regardless of the outcome today.
“We’ll be better for it and hopefully get to see these guys again.” | https://www.krmg.com/news/national/whats-next-dolphins/XC7WHVG4HWAGZHXQNLPWQ3ULU4/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:10Z |
Once again, India's batting came undone as they were hammered by an innings and 132 runs in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion.
Put into bat in tough conditions, India were bowled out for 245 despite a century from K L Rahul (101) as none of the other batters could get past 40.
They fared even worse in their second essay as they were sent packing for 131 with Virat Kohli (76) scoring more than half of the runs.
The Indian bowlers, except for Jasprit Bumrah, struggled with control on a pitch offering assistance to fast bowlers as they allowed South Africa to post 408, with Dean Elgar stroking a career-best 185, while No 7 Marco Jansen looked relatively untroubled during his fluent knock of 84.
The key factor in India's flop show with the bat has been their top order. The top three -- Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill -- didn't last 15 overs in both innings, totalling only 55 runs between them in both innings combined.
Gill, who switched to No. 3 since the West Indies series in July, has struggled in his new position. In any case, his record in Tests is not good with 994 runs in 19 Tests at an average of 31.
At No. 3, Gill has scored 120 in six innings at an average of 24, without a single half-century as compared to his not-so-encouraging record as opener with 874 runs in 16 innings at an average of 32.
While he has been amazing with the bat in white ball cricket, Gill has struggled to adapt to Test cricket. Time is running out for the youngster, who tallied 258 runs in six Tests in 2023 -- including just one century (128) which came against Australia on a flat pitch in Ahmedabad in March.
Over the years, India have famously had some of their greats at No. 3 including Current Coach Rahul Dravid and the gritty Cheteshwar Pujara, who is sorely missed in conditions like South Africa where his trait of tiring out the bowlers with his dogged approach in tough conditions would have come in handy.
The openers haven't been in great form either. Rohit started the year with a bang, hitting 120 against Australia in Nagpur in February before he went seven innings without a fifty.
He returned to form in the West Indies in July, hitting 103, 80 and 57 in his three innings in the Caribbean.
And after a superb run with the bat in the ODI World Cup, Rohit failed in both innings of the Centurion Test, perishing for 5 and 0.
Jaiswal, 22, made a dream start to his Test career in the West Indies with a century on debut and a fifty in the next game, but he scored just 22 runs in Centurion as he fell caught behind to left-arm pacer Nandre Burger twice in the game.
If India are to bounce back, they will need the top three to lay a good foundation. It won't be a surprise if South Africa come up with another wicket tailor made for the seamers and hence Gill and Jaiswal will need to tighten their technique and look to bat for time and not for runs especially early on.
With Gill struggling to translate his form to Test cricket, India have the option of trying out Bengal's run machine Abhimanyu Easwaran, who boasts of a good record in first class cricket with 6,585 runs in 89 games at an average of 47, with 22 centuries and 56 fifties including a best of 233.
Easwaran was the seventh-highest scorer in last season's Ranji Trophy with 798 runs in eight games, while hitting 154 for the Rest of India in the Irani Cup match against Madhya Pradesh in March.
Virat Kohli was the only batter apart from K L Rahul who held his head high at Centurion as he showed great patience against a quality attack in tough conditions. He spent more than 90 minutes at the crease in the first innings and more than two hours in the second, but lack of support meant he could not guide India to safety.
Shreyas Iyer's problem has been the short ball, but he was bowled by incoming full length deliveries in both innings for a total of 37 runs.
Rahul, batting in the middle order for the first time in Tests, adjusted to the role suprebly with a brilliant century on the opening day which helped India saved the blushes after they were reduced to 121/6 at one stage. Having Rahul taken over the wicket-keeping role has afforded India the flexibility of going in with five specialist bowlers.
India will need to work hard on their bowling in the next few days ahead of the second and final Test. Bumrah was exceptional with 4/69 while Mohammed Siraj bowled well in patches. Debutant Prasidh Krishna struggled to make a mark and the experienced Shardul Thakur also failed to live up to expectations.
India's gamble of trying out white ball specialist Prasidh, who had featured in just 12 first class games, backfired. The Karnataka fast bowler struggled with his consistency, either bowling too short or too straight and was carted for 93 runs in his 20 overs.
Similarly, Shardul bowled a lot of overpitched deliveries and was taken apart, to concede 101 runs in his 19 overs.
The experienced Ravichandran Ashwin did a good holding job, conceding 41 runs in 19 overs, but is likely to lose his place to Ravindra Jadeja, who has been ruled fit after missing the series opener with back spasms.
India are likely to leave out Thakur, who plays as the seam bowling all-rounder, and could compensate for it by bringing in Jadeja in place of Ashwin to add some batting strength to their lower order.
Not that Jadeja is better with the bat than Ashwin, but the former is India's preferred choice as the lone spinner whenever playing overseas in the last few years.
Mukesh Kumar could be in line make his Test comeback in Prasidh's place. Mukesh, 30, enjoys a good record in first class cricket with 151 wickets in 40 games and has been instrumental in Bengal making it to the Ranji Trophy final twice in three years.
Mukesh also left a mark on Rohit during a session in the nets in Centurion on Saturday, giving enough indications he could make it to the playing eleven for the second Test starting on Wednesday, January 3.
Even though the Indian team has backed their players in recent years, not benching them after one poor performance, such was Prasidh's struggle with the ball it is difficult to see them gamble yet again with the struggling pacer.
Shardul also sustained a blow on the shoulder while batting in the nets on Saturday. Even if he is not injured, he could lose his place to Avesh Khan, who has been added to the Indian squad for the second Test.
Madhya Pradesh pacer Avesh, who has 154 wickets in 39 first class games, boosted his chances with a five-wicket haul (5/54) for India 'A' in the four-day second unofficial Test against South Africa 'A'.
South Africa will rely on their pace attack to counter the Indian batting line-up like they did in Centurion. Kagiso Rabada single-handedly ripped apart the Indians on the opening day, taking 5/59, while debutant left-arm pacer Nandre Burger troubled the Indians with his swing as he took seven wickets in the match.
Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test with injury, but the Proteas have a capable replacement in Lungi Ngidi. Keshav Maharaj could also be in line to play after South Africa played an all-pace attack in the opening game.
Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out with injury but South Africa have enough firepower in their batting line-up which includes several in-form players like Dean Elgar and David Bedingham, while Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi and Keegan Petersen can be a handful if they get going.
India were the clear favourites before the start of the series but following their lacklustre showing in the opening game, not many will fancy them making a comeback in the must-win game in Cape Town.
Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill/Abhimanyu Easwaran, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.
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Timberwolves vs. Knicks: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - January 1
The New York Knicks (17-15), on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden, will try to snap a three-game losing stretch when hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7). This contest is at 3:00 PM ET on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN.
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- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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- The Timberwolves average 113.3 points per game (20th in the league) while giving up 107.4 per contest (first in the NBA). They have a +182 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game.
- The Knicks' +46 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 115.3 points per game (15th in NBA) while allowing 113.9 per outing (14th in league).
- These teams score a combined 228.6 points per game, 5.1 more points than this matchup's point total.
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Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle recently shared her excitement over her boyfriend's first win of the 2024 season at the United Cup.
Fritz defeated Team Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie, 7-6(5), 6-4, to help defending champions USA beat the English team 2-1 in Perth on Sunday.
Riddle, an influencer and content creator, has been dating Fritz since mid-2020. She has been traveling with him on the ATP tour ever since and has gained popularity for her social media posts about life on the tennis tour.
Riddle shared her excitement over Fritz’s win on her Instagram story on December 31.
"First win of the season 💗," Morgan wrote.
The picture was taken during Fritz’s second singles match of the United Cup -- a mixed-gender team event that features 18 countries competing in two cities, Perth and Sydney. Fritz is representing the defending champions USA, along with Jessica Pegula, Denis Kudla, Alycia Parks, Rajeev Ram, and Desirae Krawczyk.
The win gave the USA a 1-1 tie with Great Britain after Pegula had lost to Katie Boulter in three sets in the first singles match. Fritz and Pegula then teamed up to beat Boulter and Neal Skupski in a mixed doubles match, 6-4, 3-6, 10-8, to clinch the tie for the USA.
Taylor Fritz to face Team Australia's Alex de Minaur on 2nd round robin at 2024 United Cup
Team America’s Taylor Fritz and Team Australia’s Alex de Minaur will face off in the first singles match of the second group stage fixture at the RAC Arena in Perth on Monday, January 1.
It will be followed by the women’s singles match between Pegula and Ajla Tomljanovic, the mixed doubles match between Fritz and Pegula, and Storm Hunter and Matthew Ebden.
Fritz, ranked No. 10 in the world, has won six ATP tour singles titles, including a Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells. His best results in the Majors are reaching the quarterfinals of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships and the 2023 US Open.
De Minaur, ranked No. 12 in the world, has won seven ATP tour singles titles. His best results in the Majors are reaching the fourth round of the 2022 and 2023 Australian Open and the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, along with the quarterfinal of the 2020 US Open.
Both players have met seven times before, with De Minaur leading the head-to-head 4-3. Their most recent encounter was at the ATP 1000 tournament in Canada, where the Aussie prevailed in three sets. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-first-win-season-taylor-fritz-s-girlfriend-morgan-riddle-rejoices-american-defeating-cameron-norrie-united-cup | 2024-01-01T03:50:13Z |
KASE day session: USDKZT_TOM = 375.47
Based on results of trades on the spot-market:
- weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+1 in tenge (USDKZT_TOМ) made KZT375.47 per US dollar at the trades volume of USD97,300 th.;
- on US dollar with settlements Т+0 and T+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on euro with settlements Т+0, T+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on euro with settlements Т+0, Т+1 and Т+2 in US dollars no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge (RUBKZT_TOD) made KZT5.7211 per ruble at the trades volume of RUB40,000 th.;
- on Russian ruble with settlements Т+1 and Т+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- weighted average Chinese yuan rate with settlements T+1 in tenge (CNYKZT_TOM) made up KZT55.2986 per yuan, the trades volume - CNY700 th.;
- on Chinese yuan with settlements T+2 in tenge no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent.
Weighted average US dollar rate with settlements T+1 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT375.53 per dollar (KZT-3.20), the total volume of trades - USD165,850 th. (USD+74,400 th.).
Weighted average Russian ruble rate with settlements T+0 in tenge based on results of the morning and afternoon sessions made up KZT5.7211 per ruble (KZT-0.0200), the total volume of trades - RUB40,000 th. (RUB+14,000 th.).
On the currency swap transactions market:
- on USDKZT_0_001 weighted average yield made up +6.2025 % per annum at the trades volume of USD33,000 th.;
- on USDKZT_0_002 weighted average yield made up +6.5541 % per annum at the trades volume of USD357,100 th.;
- on EURKZT_0_001 and EURKZT_0_002 no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent;
- on RUBKZT_0_001 no deals were made; at the session close the bid made up 8.7500 % APR, the ask - 7.2500 % APR;
- on RUBKZT_0_002 no deals were made; at the session close quotes in the KASE trading system were absent, the KASE's press service reports. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kase-day-session-usdkzt_tom-375-47_a3497146/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:13Z |
Rafael Nadal's long-awaited comeback has sparked immense excitement within the tennis community, manifesting in hilarious fashion during his opening doubles match at the 2024 Brisbane International.
Since arriving in Australia for his return to competitive tennis after nearly a year away, Nadal has generated fervor among fans. His recent appearance at the Queen Street Mall in Brisbane drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. The Spaniard graciously indulged his passionate supporters, signing myriad autographs and posing for pictures.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion kicked off his campaign at the Brisbane International in the doubles event alongside compatriot Marc Lopez. Despite taking on home favorites Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson, the Spaniard received a warm welcome from the crowd, walking out to thunderous cheers.
Although the Australian duo claimed a 6-4, 6-4 victory, the 37-year-old remained in high spirits as he acknowledged the applauding audience with a large smile and a wave.
Amid the packed crowd, one young fan stole the show during Rafael Nadal's doubles match, proudly holding up a sign that read:
"I ❤️ (love) Rafa more than my mum."
Rafael Nadal: "What I missed is being healthy, wake up and don't have pain"
Rafael Nadal, who had been on the sidelines since sustaining a hip injury at the 2023 Australian Open, recently opened up about the challenges of his lengthy recovery period. He revealed that the injury had not only rendered him unable to compete but had also restricted him from partaking in his hobbies.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion disclosed that, above all, he had missed the simple joys of being healthy and pain-free during the tough phase.
"I missed to feel myself ready to compete. I didn't miss the competition because during all this period of time, my body was not ready to compete. So when you feel that bad, you can't miss the competition. What I missed is being healthy, honestly. Wake up and don't have pain," he said in a press conference at the Brisbane International.
"Have the chance to have a normal life because during the last year, for such a lot of months, I was not able to have a normal life and enjoy playing golf or doing the normal things that I like to do with my friends or with my family. That's what I missed the most," he added.
Nadal will commence his singles campaign at the Brisbane International with a blockbuster clash against Dominic Thiem in the first round. The duo have faced off in 15 tour-level encounters, with the Spaniard enjoying a 9-6 in their head-to-head record.
What is the foot injury that has troubled Rafael Nadal over the years? Check here | https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-i-love-rafael-nadal-mum-young-fan-s-hilarious-sign-spaniard-s-brisbane-international-comeback-goes-viral | 2024-01-01T03:50:14Z |
How to make a New Year’s resolution stick, from the people who’ve done it
For many of us, the dawn of a new year means thinking about the kind of person we want to be in 2024. Each year, we vow to be fitter, more financially savvy, more charitable. Then, despite good intentions, we give up half way and promise to do better next year. So, rather than cajole you about why you need a New Year’s resolution or why most fail, we thought we’d go straight to the source and ask people who actually stuck to theirs.
Below, three Australians share how they smashed their goals in 2023, and what they learnt along the way.
‘I conquered my fear of ocean swimming’
In 2021, Senta Hoyne was on holidays when she encountered a near-death experience.“I found myself trapped in a dangerous un-patrolled surf and didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive.” Having always been a pool swimmer, she says she was never very confident in the ocean – something she decided to change at the beginning of 2023. By early December, the 47-year-old mother of three had achieved her goal of completing a two-kilometre ocean swim from Bondi to Bronte in Sydney’s east.
Being a night owl, the early mornings were a challenge at first. “I found the best thing was to not think about it and just move your body in the direction of where it needs to go. And by the time you’re fully conscious you’re too far committed to turn back,” she says. Hoyne started small, doing laps in the pool before choosing calm days to swim at Bondi. Her biggest fear to conquer, she says, was getting in and out past the waves.
Another challenge for Hoyne was asking to join a swimming group – she knew she’d need to be confident swimming with others if she were to compete in a race. She hesitated, asking herself, “was I going to be good enough? Fast enough? Will they look down on me because I’m a pool swimmer?”
Ultimately, Hoyne ended up joining three different groups, who she says were all “joyous and kind” despite her initial reservations. They also helped her become a better swimmer – one group helped increase her speed, while another helped hone her technique.
They also helped her overcome her fear. “Swimming with a group really made me realise that swimming in the ocean with its natural habitat and wildlife is a privilege and not something to be scared of.”
She says having time for herself each morning has been incredible for her mental health. “Being a mother of three young girls and being able to carve out time for yourself just sets you up for a win. You just feel that whatever happens that day you’re ready for it.” Hoyne adds that she’s proud to have shown her daughters they can achieve whatever they set their mind to.
‘I had dinner with a stranger each week’
At the beginning of 2023, Jessie Wright set out to have dinner with a stranger each week. A self-confessed introvert, her rather unconventional resolution was a bold step. The 30-something had moved to Melbourne during COVID and was going through a break-up. She was lonely, looking for new friends, and, after listening to an episode of former monk Jay Shetty’s podcast, set herself a weekly goal of having dinner with a friend. Wright posted about this resolution to her Instagram stories, prompting over 100 messages from women keen to have dinner with her.
She says the Thursday dinners were far more daunting than dating. “People go on [romantic] dates all the time, but there seems to be this natural understanding that it’s OK if they don’t like you. Whereas with friends, I just had this deep fear of going to meet these wonderful women and what if they didn’t like me?”
Wright, who has since gone viral on TikTok for her “dinner with 52 strangers” series, says her internet following helped hold her accountable. And she says no matter how bad her day, and how many times she wanted to cancel, she always came out feeling better for it. “There’s this magic thing about sitting down with somebody and getting to introduce yourself and getting to know someone. There’s nothing like sitting down and hearing about somebody else’s story or their life. These dinners had a really nice way of putting things in perspective for me.”
Besides gaining a host of new friends, Wright says she’s learned a lot about friendship itself through the process. “Sometimes we stay in our heads for a really long time about things. But I am just going to say to myself, ‘let’s just go for dinner with a new friend. You’re looking for new connections, do it, jump on it, let’s just make it happen.’”
“There’s something in that for me that I want to take into my everyday life moving forward.”
Her biggest piece of advice for those wanting to make new friends, is to be intentional. “We’re so intentional about dating. We’re so intentional about so many other aspects in our life. But when it comes to friends, we seem to be quite passive,” she says.
“The difference between 2023 versus 2022 for me is that I was really clear that I was looking to make new friendships. Being really clear with intentions and verbalising them has been a really big lesson.”
‘I rediscovered my love of reading’
For 30-year-old Lieza Jordan, her 2023 New Year’s resolution was all about investing in a hobby. “I used to be such a big reader when I was a child and as I grew up and got a little bit busier, I kind of dropped the ball on reading.” The Sydney-based communications coordinator set herself the goal of reading 25 books, which she had already exceeded by December.
At the beginning of the year, Jordan made a list of books she wanted to read, and aimed to finish about two per month. To help stay on track, she used the productivity software Notion, charting her progress using graphs and rating each book once she finished. BookTok, TikTok’s passionate community of avid readers, also became something of a virtual book club for Jordan – suggesting new books and connecting her with like-minded users. She says reading series also kept her motivated to complete her goal.
Jordan says her new reading habit has improved her day-to-day wellbeing by reducing her pre-sleep screen time and improving her mental clarity. “When I was reading before bed, I definitely felt like I had a better sleep,” she says. “At the same time, having that motivation to read when I woke up helped me get out of bed. I just felt like my brain was a little bit more switched on, instead of just scrolling through TikTok.”
Next year, Jordan is aiming to read 40 books, alongside smashing some other personal goals.
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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.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/01/01/north-koreas-kim-orders-military-thoroughly-annihilate-us-south-korea-if-provoked/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:15Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 45 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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Reflecting on his own SCG Test retirement, Glenn McGrath is urging David Warner to play his own way right until the very end.
Veteran Australian opener Warner will earn his 112th and last Test cap when Australia hunts a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan in Sydney from Wednesday.
Warner's career in the baggy green began with concerns he was too brash a batsman to succeed in Test cricket and ends with more runs to his name than any other Australian opener in the long game's history.
His attacking style has been his calling card, most recently earning him a pivotal century in the series opener against Pakistan in Perth.
McGrath is hopeful of seeing that same Warner one last time at the SCG.
"Go out, be positive," the legendary quick said when asked of his advice for Warner.
"We saw him come out and get a good hundred over in Perth, just going back to the way he plays.
"Hopefully he can go out on a high. It'd be great to see him get a hundred here in front of his home crowd."
McGrath, Shane Warne and Justin Langer called time on their own Test careers following the SCG Test in 2007 - a 10-wicket drubbing of England that confirmed Australia's 5-0 Ashes whitewash.
McGrath's memories of that match informed his words of wisdom for Warner.
"You're a long time retired, and I guess I only had one fear when I played, and that was if I walked off the field at the end of the day and didn't back myself on the field," he said.
"I love seeing sportspeople go out and play without fear and I think he does that."
Warner said he hoped to be remembered as a player who had remained true to himself and "someone who has gone out there and just given it his all".
"(I was) a boy from housing commission having a dream," he said.
"I've not always fitted the mould, but I've been authentic and honest.
"I think that shows you on the field in Test cricket, I've played the exact same way.
"I'm even playing lap shots like I do in T20 cricket. I'm still trying my best to get better even in this last Test. I'm hungry to score runs.
"I just want to leave behind that you can go out and play the way you want to play."
Warner's swansong coincides with the 16th iteration of the McGrath Foundation's Pink Test, a fundraising initiative aimed at helping provide breast cancer patients with nurses.
Established by McGrath and his late wife Jane, the charity is again running its virtual pink seat initiative to encourage fans to buy a place at the SCG even if they are unable to attend the Test.
"This year, we've set a goal of 322,000 virtual pink seats, which means we'll basically achieve our mission of (employing) 250 McGrath breast care nurses," McGrath said. | https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cricket/mcgraths-advice-for-warner-ahead-of-test-farewell-c-13080747 | 2024-01-01T03:50:15Z |
Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in Texas
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:59 PM CST|Updated: 33 minutes ago
On the 2023 college football postseason slate, fans of schools in Texas should have their eyes on the Texas Longhorns versus the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Watch every important college football game this season on Fubo and ESPN+!
Click here for how to watch information on this week's Top 25 games!
College Football Games to Watch in Texas on TV This Week
California Golden Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 16
- Venue: Independence Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Texas Tech (-3.5)
UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Tuesday, December 19
- Venue: Toyota Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: UTSA (-7)
Texas State Bobcats at Rice Owls
- Time: 5:30 PM ET
- Date: Tuesday, December 26
- Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Texas State (-3.5)
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. 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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Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in Texas
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:59 PM CST|Updated: 35 minutes ago
On the 2023 college football postseason slate, fans of schools in Texas should have their eyes on the Texas Longhorns versus the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Watch every important college football game this season on Fubo and ESPN+!
Click here for how to watch information on this week's Top 25 games!
College Football Games to Watch in Texas on TV This Week
California Golden Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 16
- Venue: Independence Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Texas Tech (-3.5)
UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Tuesday, December 19
- Venue: Toyota Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: UTSA (-7)
Texas State Bobcats at Rice Owls
- Time: 5:30 PM ET
- Date: Tuesday, December 26
- Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Texas State (-3.5)
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. 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)
Sign up for Fubo and ESPN+ and watch college football all season long!
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WYOMING, Mich. — Two people were injured after an argument at a Walmart store in Michigan escalated into gunfire on Sunday, authorities said.
The man and woman who were shot suffered injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, WXMI-TV reported.
The shooting took place at about 6 p.m. in the city of Wyoming, police spokesperson Lt. Andrew Koeller said.
A heavy presence of officers from Wyoming Police were at a Wyoming Walmart on Sunday. https://t.co/7mZDcqVDZ4
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) January 1, 2024
Police said there was an altercation between the two suspects and the male victim, according to WZZM-TV. The shooting took place in the front of the store near the checkout lanes. The male victim was shot; the woman was not a target, the television station reported.
The suspects fled the scene, police said. Both men were wearing masks, WOOD-TV reported.
“This is a brazen public attack. This is not something that we would tolerate, this is not something that should occur,” Koeller told reporters. “And we encourage the public to give any information in help solving this brazen crime and like I mentioned, unfortunately, an innocent bystander was struck. Two people were struck and that’s completely unfortunate.”
It is unclear what led to the altercation between the suspects and the man, WOOD-TV reported. It was also unclear whether the suspects and the male victim knew one another, according to the television station. | https://www.krmg.com/news/trending/2-injured-shooting-walmart-michigan/2APDDUBCZ5DPXFFTF2PICOVLRU/ | 2024-01-01T03:50:17Z |
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Left student leaders, guardians 'assaulted by DSCC councillor'
Three left-wing student leaders and two guardians were allegedly assaulted today by a councillor of Dhaka South City Corporation and his men while they were demonstrating for the cancellation of the new education curriculum.
The incident happened at Anwara Begum Muslim Girls High School and College in Dhaka.
Later, they were confined for at least three hours in a classroom of the college following the councillor's order, reports our DU correspondent quoting the victims.
Mozammel Haque, organising secretary of DU Socialist Students Front unit, alleged that Councillor Sheikh Md Alamgir and his followers assaulted them.
Alamgir is also the president of the governing body of the institution.
The rest of the assaulted leaders of the organisation are Dhaka College unit President Nahian Rahat and its Finance Secretary Nahian Shabab. The two guardians are Salim and Tasneem Fatema.
Talking to The Daily Star, Abdur Rashid, principal of the institution, said, "We were busy with publishing the annual results at the time [of the assault]. The leaders and guardians entered the college without taking permission from the college authority.
"We are now concerned about the safety of the college," he added.
"The incident happened due to a misunderstanding between them," he added.
Sheikh Md Alamgir denied the allegations against him.
"I was invited to the college as a president of the governing body. A guardian and student leaders created chaos in the nearby programme when I was delivering a speech supporting the new education curriculum of the government. They might have been assaulted by other agitated guardians. But it did not happen in front of me."
Sub-Inspector of Bangshal Police Station Abu Saleh told The Daily Star, "Informed by college authorities, we rescued five student leaders and the guardians from a room of the college. However, they did not complain to me that they were assaulted by the councillor."
Meanwhile, Democratic Students' Alliance brought out a procession on the Dhaka University campus protesting the assault. | https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/education/news/left-student-leaders-guardians-assaulted-dscc-councillor-3507511 | 2024-01-01T03:50:16Z |
Novak Djokovic's United Cup challenge will continue against Czechia's Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday.
The 24-time Major champion made a winning debut with a 6-3, 6-2 win over China's Zhizhen Zhang on Sunday. He then teamed up with compatriot Olga Danilovic for the mixed doubles tie.
The Serbs claimed the first set, but they got outplayed in the second set as they lost it handily. Djokovic and Danilovic held their nerve to triumph in the super tie-break and help their team win the rubber 2-1 against the Chinese.
Djokovic will now be eager to help his team qualify for the quarterfinals. With that, here's a look at the details regarding his upcoming singles match:
Who is Novak Djokovic playing against?
Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka will be the World No. 1's next opponent. This will be the very first meeting between them.
Lehecka's United Cup campaign was off to a dismal start. He was bested by China's Zhizhen Zhang in three sets in their singles rubber. He then teamed up with reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova for mixed doubles.
However, the Chinese pairing of Qinwen Zheng and Zhang wiped the floor with the Czech duo as they handed them a 6-1, 6-2 beatdown. Now, Lehecka, along with the Czechs, have a very long shot of making it past the group stage as they lost 3-0 to China.
Novak Djokovic vs Jiri Lehecka match schedule
The two are up second on the RAC Arena in Perth following the women's singles tie. Their match will start around 12 noon local time, depending on when the previous tie comes to an end.
Date: January 2, 2024 (Australia, UK & India), January 1, 2024 (USA & Canada).
Time: 12 noon local time, 4 a.m. GMT, 9:30 a.m. IST and 11 p.m. ET.
Novak Djokovic vs Jiri Lehecka streaming details
Viewers from the following countries can watch the match live on their respective channels and sites:
Tennis Channel: USA
Tennis Channel International: UK, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland
TSN & RDS: Canada
9Now, Stan Sport & Nine Network: Australia
CCTV: China
ERT: Greece
Flow Sports: Caribbean
A1 Max Sport: Bulgaria
Digisport: Romania
Polsat: Poland
Sportklub: Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montegnegro, Slovenia
Super Tennis: Italy
Viaplay: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
beIN Sports: Middle East
Additionally, live streaming will also be available on Tennis TV.
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