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Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom
A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third is under arrest in the United Kingdom
A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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UNC Wilmington vs. Delaware January 14 Tickets & Start Time
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (9-3, 0-0 CAA) meet the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (8-5, 0-0 CAA) in a clash of CAA squads at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday. The game airs on CBS Sports Network.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker was a career-best 6 for 6 on field goal attempts, Kansas City held the Bengals scoreless over their final seven possessions, and the Chiefs rallied to beat Cincinnati, 25-17, Sunday to clinch their eighth straight AFC West title.
Patrick Mahomes had 245 yards passing and a touchdown for Kansas City (10-6), which also secured at least the No. 3 seed and one home playoff game. Isiah Pacheco ran 18 times for 130 yards while Rashee Rice had five catches for 127 yards.
The Bengals (8-8), fighting for their own playoff lives, led by 10 early but found themselves trailing by 8 points when Butker hit the last of his field goals — a 46-yarder through blustery wind — with 2:59 remaining in the game.
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With one last chance, Jake Browning hit Tyler Boyd to convert a long fourth down and get into Kansas City territory, but back-to-back sacks by George Karlaftis and Chris Jones gave the Chiefs eight on the day and ended the Bengals’ comeback hopes.
Browning finished with 197 yards passing and a touchdown. Joe Mixon ran for 65 yards and had the TD reception.
Butker converted from 54, 43, 27, 24, 48, and 46 yards, accounting for the game’s final 18 points.
The Bengals and Chiefs are accustomed to playing high-stakes games when the weather turns frigid, meeting for down-to-the-wire nail-biters in each of the past two AFC Championship games. And they are usually accompanied by plenty of trash talk, be it from elected officials or — in the case this past week — players such as the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase.
The animosity usually spills onto the field, too. Midway through the second quarter, Chase and the Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed got into a heated argument, and eventually a team-wide scrum resulted in offsetting personal fouls.
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The Bengals jumped ahead 10-7 when an eight-plus minute drive resulted in a field goal and another march of over six minutes ended in Mixon’s touchdown catch. Cincinnati then got the ball back when Trey Hendrickson ran right around rookie right tackle Wanya Morris, stripped Mahomes from behind, and Sam Hubbard was there to pounce on the loose ball.
Pass interference on Sneed in the end zone set up Browning’s 1-yard TD run.
Butker’s first field goal got the Chiefs within 17-10, and they had a chance to take the lead when Mahomes saw Marquez Valdes-Scantling wide open on their next possession. But yet another dropped pass — the NFL-leading 40th by Kansas City this season — forced the Chiefs to settle for a field goal to trail 17-13 at the break.
As the Chiefs’ defense stiffened in the second half, their offense began showing signs of life.
The defense stuffed the Bengals on fourth-and-1 at the Kansas City 6, then the offense drove 82 yards for Butker’s third field goal. And after the Bengals had to punt, Mahomes hit Rice for 67 yards to set up Butker’s chip shot and give the Chiefs the lead for good.
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Mayan Train Inaugurates Palenque-Cancún Segment, Boosting Southeastern Mexico’s Revival
On the final day of 2023, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador heralded a fresh milestone in the ambitious Mayan Train mega-project. The inauguration of a new segment connecting the city of Palenque in Chiapas to Cancún in Quintana Roo marked the second opening within December, underscoring the accelerating pace of the initiative aimed at revitalizing the southeastern part of Mexico.
Mayan Train: A Journey Through Time and Culture
The Mayan Train, more than a modern transportation system, is a conduit to the rich cultural tapestry of the region. The new route adds eight stations to the network, offering access to iconic sites such as the Palenque Archeological Zone, the quaint town of Candelaria, the stunning Agua Azul waterfalls, the vast Usumacinta Canyon, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Museo La Venta Park, and the Pomona Archeological Zone. The expanded network is expected to be fully operational by February 2024.
An Economic Lifeline for Southeastern Mexico
The Mayan Train is a key pillar of President López Obrador’s economic development strategy. The project has already spurred triple-digit growth in industrial activity in the southeastern states, infusing the local economies with much-needed vitality. The Mexican government is also investing in the Riviera Maya, with an international airport in Tulum, expected to handle flights from the US and Canada, in the pipeline.
Challenges and Ambitions
Despite the remarkable progress, the Mayan Train project hasn’t been without its hurdles. The first phase grappled with temporary operational stoppages shortly after its inauguration. However, undeterred by these setbacks, the President has been pushing the pace of public works to ensure the completion of the Mayan Train, along with other major projects such as the Interoceanic Train of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train, and Tulum Airport, before his term ends.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Sanchez, assigned with Space Delta 8, becomes the first member of the U.S. Space Force to graduate from the United States Army's Sergeants Major Academy June 16, 2023 at Fort Bliss, Texas. Sanchez, a prior senior noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, has served with dedication in the U.S. military for more than 25 years. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Wheeler Brunschmid)
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Lions coach Dan Campbell wasn’t interested in overtime.
When his team got the ball for one final drive Saturday night against the Cowboys, trailing 20-13, he told them they would score a touchdown and the go-ahead 2-point conversion. He even knew who was going to catch it — tackle Taylor Decker.
Decker, an eight-year veteran from Ohio State, was one of the “old guard” players Campbell honored after the Lions clinched their first division title in 30 years last weekend. Now, on the biggest play of the game, Decker was going to get the ball. The play worked perfectly — Decker faked a block before slipping into the back of the end zone to catch Jared Goff’s 2-point conversion pass and a 21-20 lead — until a penalty was called.
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According to referee Brad Allen, lineman Dan Skipper had reported as an eligible receiver, not Decker. The play was called back and the Cowboys hung on for a 20-19 win in Arlington, Texas, that will be key in the NFC seeding picture, especially since division-rival Philadelphia lost Sunday to keep the NFC East title in play.
In the locker room, the Lions said that the mistake was not theirs. Campbell said he explained the play to the officiating crew before the game. Decker said he reported to Allen and Skipper said he didn’t report. Video showed Decker having a conversation with Allen, who then said something to the Dallas defense.
“I don’t know if I’ll get fined for this, but I do know that Decker reported,” Goff said. “I do know that Dan Skipper did not, and I do know that they said that Dan Skipper did. It’s unfortunate.”
The Lions have to regain their focus going into the regular-season finale next weekend against Minnesota. They may finish with the No. 3 seed, but beating the Vikings at home will mean not having to host them again in the wild-card round — the third game between the teams in four weeks.
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Of course, there’s another possibility — one that is already giving Lions fans sleepless nights. What if the Lions’ first playoff game at Ford Field — their home since 2002 — is against Matthew Stafford? They cheered for Stafford when he got his Super Bowl ring with the Rams, but they don’t want to see him come back to Detroit for another postseason victory.
With a win over the Vikings, the Lions can tie the franchise record of 12 wins in a season. Led by Barry Sanders, Detroit went 12-4 in 1991 before losing the NFC championship game to Washington.
McCaffrey exits with calf injury
Christian McCaffrey left the 49ers’ 27-10 win over the Commanders in Landover, Md., with a right calf injury that coach Kyle Shanahan thinks could be a strain but hopes is not serious. Clinching the top seed in the NFC and rendering next week’s regular-season finale meaningless certainly helps, giving McCaffrey roughly three weeks to heal up before needing to play again.
San Francisco’s do-it-all running back exited the game after a 3-yard run in the third quarter. He could be seen getting the calf taped up and then testing it by running around on the sideline late in the victory.
Shanahan was unsure how concerned to be about the injury to the oft-injured star who has stayed healthy all season to this point.
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“We think he’ll be all right,” Shanahan said. “I don’t know if he would’ve been able to go next week or not, but we’ll have to find out more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sidelines, so hoping it’s not too bad.”
McCaffrey leads the NFL with 1,459 yards rushing.
Scary sight in Jacksonville
Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes, a sixth-year pro who grew up in Jacksonville, sustained a concussion tackling Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard in the third quarter of Carolina’s 26-0 loss in his hometown and was carted off the field after being strapped to a backboard. Haynes flashed a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as he was wheeled away from the field.
In pregame warm-ups, the Panthers lost kicker Eddy Pineiro to a hamstring injury. Starting linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill handled kickoff duties and there were no field goal attempts.
Adding insult to the injuries, Panthers owner David Tepper threw the contents of a drink into the visiting crowd after rookie quarterback Bryce Young was intercepted with less than three minutes to play. It was unclear whether Tepper was reacting to something said to him or the latest miscue for the team with the NFL’s worst record.
Nacua closes in on rookie record
The Rams’ Puka Nacua finished a 26-25 win over the Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., with five catches for 118 yards, leaving the wide receiver four receptions shy of breaking the NFL single-season record for rookies set by Miami’s Jaylen Waddle (104) in 2021. Waddle set the mark in the league’s first season with a 17-game schedule, topping Anquan Boldin’s 101 for the Cardinals in the 16-game 2003 campaign.
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Nacua needs 29 yards to pass Bill Groman (1,473) for the most yards receiving in a single season by a rookie in franchise history.
Adams’s star continues to shine
It came in a losing effort that ended the Raiders’ playoff hopes, but star receiver Davante Adams continued to produce for the Raiders in a 23-20 setback against the Colts in Indianapolis.
Adams had 13 receptions for 126 yards to top the 1,000-yard mark for the fourth consecutive season. He needs two receptions for the fifth 100-catch, 1,000-yard season of his career
Ravens recognize Rice
The Ravens honored Ray Rice before Sunday’s 56-19 rout of the Dolphins in Baltimore with a “Legend of the Game” ceremonial role, a decade after the running back played his final game with the team. Rice was a Raven from 2008-13, but he never played again after video surfaced of him striking his fiancée in a hotel elevator.
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Alaska Panhandle Prepares for Weather Shift: Gale-Force Winds, Rain and Snow Predicted
The weather narrative in the panhandle region of Alaska is on the brink of a significant shift. A decaying low-pressure system is making its way into the Gulf of Alaska, promising to revamp the area’s current climate of cool and cloudy conditions into a more dynamic weather pattern featuring wind and precipitation.
From Cool Calm to Windy Woes
The tranquil weather that has been prevalent over the Panhandle is expected to recede, giving way to an atmosphere charged with 25 to 35 kt winds over the outer coastal waters, with seas predicted to surge up to 18 ft. This change introduces a marked difference in the climate, potentially culminating in gale-force winds in certain areas. The weather shift indicates the end of an era of calm weather and the beginning of a tumultuous period in the region.
The Forecast: Rain, Snow, and More Snow
As the pressure system advances, a majority of the Panhandle is predicted to experience a mix of rain and snow, or purely snow in some areas. The unique weather cocktail, however, spares the southern panhandle, where rain is exclusively predicted. This mixed bag of precipitation, held in the arms of the incoming low-pressure system, further demonstrates the weather pattern’s shift.
Preparation: The Key to Weathering the Storm
Residents and travelers in the area are urged to prepare for these imminent weather changes. The variations in conditions, while captivating to observe, may affect road conditions and visibility, demanding heightened caution. The upcoming weather shift in the Alaska panhandle region, although challenging, is an opportunity for individuals to showcase their resilience and adaptability in the face of nature’s whims.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
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- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
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- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Chad Ryland is self-aware enough to know what people think of him.
The rookie acknowledged his recent rough stretch after Sunday’s game, in which he was off the mark on one field-goal attempt and missed a second one (which was blown dead because of a penalty). The first-year kicker is 15 for 24 on field goal attempts, with seven misses from inside 50 yards.
While it’s unlikely the Patriots would make a move on Ryland at this stage of the season, his accuracy has become an issue for a team with zero margin for error every week. Is he worried about job security?
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“That’s something that’s not up to me,” he said in the wake of a 27-21 loss to the Bills. “When things like that are not up to me, those are things I can’t worry about. I leave that in the hands of God; whatever happens is meant to happen.”
It has been a wild stretch for the kicker. The week after delivering a dramatic game-winner to beat the Broncos, Ryland struggled against the Bills. He missed a 47-yarder with 1:54 to go in the first half that would have cut the Buffalo lead to 3.
“The 47-yarder, I didn’t hit the ball as well as I would have liked, going in that direction,” he said. “Little bit of a right-to-left breeze. Maybe a little stronger than I evaluated it. It switched up from the pregame a little bit. Just have to be more conscious of that in these NFL stadiums.”
And he was off the mark on a 53-yarder at the end of the third quarter that would have cut the Buffalo lead to 10. (The play was blown dead because of a delay-of-game penalty.)
“On the delay of game, we got a late exchange,” he said.
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Given the investment (he was a fourth-round pick), the Patriots might not be inclined to pull the trigger on Ryland. But they did bring in a practice squad kicker earlier in the season, and could put some heat on Ryland again with a similar move at the end of the season, with an eventual eye toward a kicking battle next spring and summer.
For his part, Ryland remains confident that things will turn around.
“I know the trajectory and path and journey that I’m on,” Ryland said. “And I honestly don’t see it ending anytime soon, in terms of kicking in the NFL.”
Defense remains on point
The Patriots were in the game in the first half largely because of the work of their defense.
Backed up because of four turnovers in New England territory — three early interceptions from Bailey Zappe, and a fumble by from Pharaoh Brown — the group did as well as could be expected, forcing Buffalo to settle for two first-quarter field goals on two of the turnovers.
None of the Bills’ three offensive scoring drives in the first half were longer than 24 yards. Meanwhile, the pick-6 from Buffalo’s Rasul Douglas was a 40-yarder.
“Just a terrible first 20 minutes,” Bill Belichick said after the game. “I thought our guys really hung in there, battled away, but obviously just gave them too big of a lead. Just couldn’t quite get it back.”
“We’re putting them in an impossible position,” center David Andrews said of the defense. “”They were playing their tails off — that’s more on us than it is on them. They kept us in the game.”
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“We got ourselves out of some bad situations. Especially early,” said cornerback Jonathan Jones. “We were able to fight through it. Give up some field goals early. No touchdowns.”
The Patriots held Josh Allen to a 7-for-20 performance in the first half, with 46 yards, one sack, and an interception. The Buffalo quarterback ended with one of his worst statistical performances of the season, going 15 for 30 for 169 yards and a passer rating of 53.3.
“We’re competitors, man,” said defensive lineman Christian Barmore. “Everybody on the defensive side, it doesn’t matter what the situation is. We come to dominate. We try to keep cool, keep calm, and give the offense the ball back. The offense turned things up in the second half. They did their thing. They were balling. They finished strong.”
With one game remaining, the message for the rest of the locker room — on both sides of the ball — is a simple one, according to Barmore.
“Just stick together and be there for each other and not give up,” he said. “Let’s finish strong. We have to finish strong, finish as a team. Finish as brothers. Just keep going.”
Douglas sets rookie team mark
Rookie receiver Demario Douglas had three catches for 31 yards, and set the team rookie record for most receiving yards under Bill Belichick. (He broke Aaron Dobson’s mark of 519 yards.)
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Douglas, who has 47 catches for 531 yards, was most enthused about meeting Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs after the game.
“That was big,” Douglas said. “When he came up to me, that was crazy. That’s a blessing, for sure.”
Douglas, who said Diggs came rushing to him after the contest, said the message from the veteran was short and sweet.
“Keep up the work. Keep doing what you’re doing,’ " Douglas said. “That’s a blessing coming from him.”
Presence known
Robert and Jonathan Kraft were a visible presence on the sidelines before the game, stopping to chat with several people prior to kickoff … Jalen Reagor’s return to open the game was the first kick return for a touchdown this season by the Patriots, and the first of his NFL career. Reagor, who was cradling the ball on his way out of the locker room, said the blocking scheme was “perfect” for the 98-yard return. “Good blocks by the guys and I just hit it. Full speed,” he said … Zappe’s 37 rushing yards were a career-high for the quarterback, who also had the first rushing touchdown of his career … Veteran Trent Brown was among the inactives. The left tackle, who has been on and off the injury report this week, missed out on some major contract incentives. Asked after the game about Brown’s absence, Belichick simply said, “Activated players who wanted to play.” … In addition, two of the Patriots most durable players — tight end Hunter Henry (knee) and safety Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) — were out. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (healthy scratch), running back JaMycal Hasty (healthy scratch), defensive lineman Sam Roberts (healthy scratch), and quarterback Nathan Rourke (emergency quarterback) rounded out the list … It was the 12th loss of the season for the Patriots, the first time Belichick has lost 12 games in his career … Sunday’s game, which was 28 degrees at kickoff, marked the second-coldest game of the season for the Patriots.
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2023: The Year in Review – A Time of Upheaval, Challenge, and Resilience
The Gregorian calendar’s common year, 2023, bore witness to a global panorama of upheaval, challenge, and resilience. From the ebbing tide of the COVID-19 pandemic to the surge of environmental disasters and societal movements, the year was a maelstrom of disparate events, each leaving indelible imprints on the annals of history.
A Year of Respite and Resurgence
The World Health Organization lifted the global health emergency status of COVID-19 in May, marking a decline in the pandemic’s severity. However, the year was not devoid of catastrophe. Earthquakes rocked Turkey, Syria, Morocco, and Afghanistan, while Cyclone Freddy wreaked havoc in Malawi and Mozambique.
Geopolitical Tensions and Societal Movements
Political crises and conflicts remained at the forefront, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the civil war in Myanmar, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Images of Ukrainian volunteers training with British Armed Forces, Palestinian children caught amidst Gaza airstrikes, and the grief-stricken family in Israel following violence are stark reminders of humanity’s resilience amidst turmoil.
Financial Upheavals and Technological Strides
The year also saw the collapse of several American regional banks and the acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS in Switzerland, signaling a banking crisis. Conversely, generative AI models continued to rise, finding increasing applications across industries, and signaling the blurring lines between technology and humanity.
Demographic Shifts and Noteworthy Events
With the world population standing at 7.943 billion at the year’s onset, expected to rise to 8.119 billion by 1 January 2024, the year noted a significant demographic shift with India surpassing China as the most populated country. The year also etched its mark with significant events such as the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III, Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, and the COP28 climate summit.
2023, a year of contrasts, painted a canvas of human endurance and hope, capturing the essence of our collective journey through time.
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Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths) heads back to Coronation Street as 2024 begins but this time, the storyline will see him interact with his criminal brother Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor).
Harvey is currently behind bars after terrorising the street and killing Sam’s (Jude Riordan) mum Natasha.
When Damon was first introduced as Jacob’s (Jack James Ryan) father, it wasn’t long until we had confirmation he’s related to the drug-dealing murderer.
Following Sarah’s (Tina O’Brien) affair with Damon, upcoming episodes will look at whether she will be tempted by the gangster again, or if she’ll focus on reuniting with Adam (Sam Robertson).
But when Harvey gets involved and starts calling the shots from his prison cell, who will end up in danger?
‘It’s good to be back, I had a really great stint last time, I really enjoyed it and felt like I was finding my feet with the character and not feeling like the new boy anymore’, Ciaran said, reflecting on his return.
‘I feel a lot more comfortable now with my surroundings and the people I’m working with so yeah it’s good to be back, although the weather’s awful! I’m finding now that I can start to add my own little touches to him and really put my stamp on the character.
‘I had a really good scene in the Bistro the other day with the Platts where Damon’s meeting all the family, Mickey Jones was directing and he just let me do my kind of thing. Damon’s supposed to be making a good impression, trying to win Sarah back and he does really care about her but I thought how much would he really care about how much Gail likes him or not.
He added: ‘He tries to be charming with them but clearly they don’t like him so I thought I’m just going to eat as obnoxiously as I can, out their backs up and I really enjoyed it, having that freedom with the character. It was a great scene, I had Sarah, then on one side the mother and the grandmother on the other, then David came in and Nick was there, so it’s a really good mix of different personalities.
‘I really enjoyed it, we had a right laugh filming it, it’s great working with all the Platts.’
Joining Ciaran for the chat was his new co-star Will. He was last seen playing Harvey back in 2022 and was thrilled to be asked to return.
‘I enjoy playing him even though he’s a baddie’, he said. ‘He has a way about him that I enjoy playing because it’s a challenge for me. I don’t get to play many characters like that, he’s probably the most villainous character I’ve ever played. I knew what I wanted to do with him so when they asked me to come back it was a straight yes. Obviously I wanted to make sure the storyline was something interesting for the audience because the reaction has always been good for Harvey, they seem to like him even though he’s a baddie.
‘People like to hate a baddie but at the same time he’s got a bit of charisma about him even though he’s horrendous, so yeah I was glad to come back. I think it’s interesting, he’s got a few scores to settle.’
The storyline between Damon and Harvey will be the first time we’ve seen the siblings on screen. Teasing their relationship, Will said:
‘There’s an interesting dynamic between them. Harvey’s mum told him that Damon had him beaten up and he took it quite personally and said wait till I get my hands on him, so Harvey’s glad to have that conversation. Damon’s denying it but Harvey knows what’s gone on and he’s letting Damon know he’s not forgotten, nothing is ever forgotten. Even family aren’t safe, you cross Harvey and he won’t forget, he’ll get his own back.
‘It might not be on him, it might be his friends or his family, he’ll hurt him somehow. That’s what’s so interesting, the tug of war between them. Harvey might be inside but he can still pull the strings from where he is.’
As the brothers go head to head, Will explained that whenever ‘Damon’s on the backfoot’, he goes for Harvey’s achilles heel – he mentions their mum.
‘We know from that scene with Sam that’s mentioning his mum. Their mum passed away when Harvey was young, he’s got a picture of her on his prison wall and after that conversation with Sam he wrecked his cell thinking about it’, he said.
‘That’s his weakness, he knows his mum wouldn’t be proud of him, but it’s too late and she’s not here. He can’t think about it, he can’t be weak in prison. Damon tries to send the ball back over the net by saying while you’re in here think of that but all that’s going to do is make Harvey go even deeper.
‘While he’s stuck in prison what he has got is his mind and he’s thinking if you’re going to hurt I’ll come at you, your friends, your loved ones, their kids, he doesn’t stop. It’s not going to make him happy but it’s all about getting even and making sure people respect because in prison that’s all you’ve got.’
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Ciaran added: ‘There are some big, long scenes between them and I proper really enjoyed doing them with Will. It felt like something different, like those scenes really have a journey. They’re intense. Will’s a great actor, I like how in the zone he is with the character before you even go for a take, it makes you sharpen up and both get on it.’
‘Harvey and Damon know each other so well they both think they can outwit each other. And because Damon’s outside, whereas Harvey’s inside, at first he thinks he’s got one up on him but he soon realises that it doesn’t really matter where Harvey is he can still pull strings.
‘It doesn’t matter whether he’s locked up or not, Harvey can still get to people, especially the people that Damon cares about the most.’
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Activists Seek to Remove Trump's Star from Hollywood Walk of Fame
In the past few years, we have seen leftists tear down monuments, rename buildings, and twist historical facts, all in an attempt to erase the historical record and replace it with a narrative that better fits their agenda.
Oftentimes, this ire is directed at America’s forefathers and past presidents for failing to live up to 21st century sensibilities.
But a more contemporary president may be joining the ranks of presidents whose names have been erased from buildings and monuments by radical activists.
Hollywood Hills resident Andrew Rudick has become a leading voice in the efforts to remove former President Donald Trump’s star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Over the past three years, Rudick has submitted public records requests, collected legal documents, and spoken at City Council meetings in an attempt to make his case, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Rudick says Trump’s star, awarded in 2007 for his work on “The Apprentice,” conveys the city’s endorsement of the former president who “attempted a coup against the United States” on January 6, 2021.
Since 2016, Trump’s star has been repeatedly vandalized and destroyed, including with a pickaxe, requiring over $20,000 in repairs. Each time, it was replaced or restored, according to Axios.
It’s not really clear who has the authority to remove stars. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame ceremonies and stars. However, the stars are embedded in city sidewalks owned by the Los Angeles City Council. So far, neither group has acted on efforts to remove Trump’s star.
Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been repeatedly vandalized and scorned. Now there are calls to remove it altogether. But no one has ever removed a star from the walk and no one is quite sure how to do so. @cpetrowcohen https://t.co/biyYUobBTm
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) December 27, 2023
That’s such BS, let’s go through the list of people who have stars and start going through their tweets and lives and let’s start culling Hollywood, it’s time. Y’all hate him and it’s pathetic, celebrities are some of the most disgusting souled human beings.
— Kelli_with_an_i (@KelliDPowers) December 29, 2023
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield told the LA Times he would support taking out Trump’s star. Fellow Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez labeled Trump a “racist, fascist threat,” but said the council is still exploring the complex legal and procedural questions around removal.
If Trump’s star is removed, it would be a first for the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Previously, the Chamber of Commerce rejected attempts to remove stars belonging to other controversial figures like Bill Cosby and Kevin Spacey. The Chamber says its longstanding policy is not to remove stars and that the cost of repairs to Trump’s star has not been “prohibitive.”
While the removal of Trump’s star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame is far less damaging to Trump than his removal from the ballots in some states, it demonstrates the intense hatred the left feels even to have to walk past a star with his name on it.
It’s frankly beyond immature and childish that leftists like Rudick are letting sidewalk scribblings to trigger them like this.
Trump’s stint on “The Apprentice” is just a blip in the larger scheme of his impact, but the desire of the cancel culture left to obliterate every record of him is just another attempt in their Orwellian quest to rewrite history and control the narrative.
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The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a US investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group and including Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck.
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Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Here’s the full memo from Jay Monahan updating membership on negotiations. No mention of a specific date for the PIF deadline extension, but that they’re working to extend talks pic.twitter.com/OB9UEifyM6
— Josh Carpenter (@JoshACarpenter) December 31, 2023
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF, and the DP World (European) tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
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Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Unveiling Afghanistan’s Economic Roadmap for 2023
In a special program on TOLOnews, Sebghat Sepehr interviewed Abdul Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister of Economy, to discuss the economic plans and developments unfolding in Afghanistan in 2023. The conversation focused on the current economic situation in the country and the interim government’s strategies to combat economic challenges and promote growth.
Government’s Economic Priorities
Abdul Latif Nazari outlined the government’s priorities, which include stabilizing the national currency, increasing government revenue, and creating job opportunities for the Afghan population. This comprehensive approach aims to restore confidence in the economy and foster a conducive environment for investment and growth.
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Importance of International Trade and Investment
The Deputy Minister highlighted the importance of international trade and investment for Afghanistan’s economic recovery. He emphasized the need for global cooperation and partnership in supporting the nation’s development. From fostering bilateral ties to engaging with international organizations, the government is committed to opening up new avenues of investment and trade.
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Addressing Immediate Needs and Long-term Goals
The discussion provided insights into the government’s approach to addressing the immediate economic needs of Afghanistan and its long-term goals for rebuilding the country’s economy. Major projects for 2023 include the construction of the 2nd phase of the Qush Tepa canal, the reconstruction of the Salang highway, and contracts worth billions of dollars. Despite economic hardships, 179 projects worth over 27 billion Afs have been completed this year, funded solely through national revenue.
The economic situation in Afghanistan is dire, with skyrocketing inflation, rising poverty, and uncertainty. However, the Ministry of Economy is making concerted efforts to mitigate these challenges and steer the country towards a path of economic recovery and sustainable development.
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GameCentral looks at the upcoming year in video games, with release dates for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Tekken 8, Hades 2, and many more.
The problem with 2024 is that because publishers announced so few new games last year, we have less information than usual on what’s coming out this year. Microsoft and Sony were especially secretive and the only confirmed 2024 releases for either of them are two vague promises for Avowed and Hellblade 2.
Even Nintendo is being very sketchy about what it has planned for the second half of the year, which may involve the Switch 2… or may not.
As usual, we’ve split our list up into those games that the publisher has confirmed for this year, those that are unconfirmed but reasonably likely, and those games that we either know for a fact aren’t out in 2024 or are otherwise very unlikely. Bear in mind that plans do change, but rarely in terms of bring things forward.
Confirmed video games for 2024
18 January – Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
The year starts off with the long-awaited reboot of Prince Of Persia, except… you don’t play as the Prince and it’s actually a Metroidvania. But it does still look good.
26 January – Tekken 8 (XSX/PS5/PC)
Pitched as the highest tech fighting game ever made, this will have to be very good to compete with Street Fighter 6, but what we’ve seen of it so far looks very impressive.
2 February – Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League (XSX/PS5/PC)
It’s been a long, bumpy road for Rocksteady’s co-op live service shooter but it has started looking a little better in recent videos, but will that be enough to overcome its poor reputation?
16 February – Skull And Bones (XSX/PS5/PC)
By comparison to this Suicide Squad’s development has been plain sailing. A multiplayer pirate sim a decade in the making and yet it’s still hard to fathom who it’s for, especially as Sea Of Thieves already exists.
29 February – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PS5)
The second part of the remake trilogy is the biggest PlayStation 5 exclusive currently scheduled and considering how well the first part turned out hopes are high that this finds a similarly satisfying balance between old and new.
8 March – Unicorn Overlord (PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
The new game from the makers of Dragon’s Crown and 13 Sentinels, this tactical strategy game features Vanillaware’s typically gorgeous artwork and hopefully plays as good as it looks.
20 March – Alone In The Dark (XSX/PS5/PC)
Another game that’s been delayed several times already. The original is the grandaddy of survival horror and the reboot is from the writer of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, which bodes well.
22 March – Dragon’s Dogma 2 (XSX/PS5/PC)
Capcom’s open world action role-player finally returns and it looks pretty much the same as the original, with its faux co-op options that replace human allies with AI-controlled pawns.
22 March – Princess Peach: Showtime! (NS)
This may end up being the last major first party release for the Switch, as well as being only the second time Peach has had a major game to herself.
22 March – Rise Of The Rōnin (PS5)
It doesn’t seem like there’s going to be a new Nioh game any time soon but this is from the same team and looks very promising, although it appears to be taking a more serious tone, inspired by Ghost Of Tsushima.
Q1 2024 – S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl (XO/XSX/PC)
You don’t have to ask why Ukrainian developer GSC Game World are taking so long with this but there is every reason to hope its mix of survival horror and first person action will be worth the wait.
23 April – Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
The spiritual successor to Suikoden, by many of the people that worked on the originals, while will hopefully make up for years of disappointing official sequels.
23 April – Tales Of Kenzera: ZAU (NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
Announced at The Game Awards, this seems to be an interesting looking Metroidvania based on African mythology, and is apparently a very personal project for the developer.
4 June – Destiny 2: The Final Shape (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Considering the problems going on at Bungie at the moment this needs to be a success, although either way it’s not clear what comes next, once it ends this chapter of the story.
Q2 2024 – Hades 2 early access (PC)
It is only early access, and only on PC, but given the popularity of the original this is still going to end up as one of the most talked about games of the year.
20 August – Black Myth: Wukong (XSX/PS5/PC)
It looks really good in terms of graphics but until we get a feel for how it plays, we’re still not sure what to make of this big budget take on Journey To The West.
9 September – Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (XSX/PS5/PC)
Warhammer is bigger than ever at the moment, so it’s going to be interesting to see how this fares, although hopefully it’s not quite as one note as the original.
Q3 2024 – The First Descendant (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
For a lot of these games we’ve only got a brief trailer to judge them by, but this turned heads at The Game Awards and is apparently a new looter shooter in the mould of Destiny.
2024 – Avowed (XSX/PC)
The Outer Worlds maker Obsidian has been working on this Skyrim style role-player for years and we’ve still never seen more than a few seconds of footage, but it is supposed to be out this year.
2024 – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (XSX/PC)
Microsoft has at least showed more of Hellblade 2, which is also due out this year and got a fairly extensive gameplay trailer at the recent Game Awards.
2024 – Star Wars Outlaws (XSX/PS5/PC)
Ubisoft’s open world scoundrel simulator was supposed to be out earlier in the year but now seems like it’ll be lucky not to be delayed into 2025, but it did look good during its reveal last summer.
Possible video games for 2024
Fable (XSX/PC)
Microsoft showed off a lot of games during its summer games showcase but was intentionally vague about the release dates. The best bet at the moment is that Fable won’t be out until 2025.
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
It’s much harder to guess what’s going on with Elden Ring’s DLC, as while there are believable rumours about it coming out in February 2024 that would be strange given it wasn’t showcased at The Game Awards in December.
Assassin’s Creed Infinity
There’s a bewildering number of Assassin’s Creed due out in the next few years but it seems the next one will be a samurai game currently codenamed Red. Whether it will launch as a standalone title or as part of hub game Infinity is unclear, but it has been rumoured for a late 2024 launch.
Unlikely video games for 2024
Marvel’s Wolverine (PS5)
The recent Insomniac Games cyberattack revealed that this is aiming for a 2026 release and the Venom spin-off for 2025, although there’s no guarantee those plans haven’t changed already.
The Witcher
Although CD Projekt has several Witcher projects underway at the moment it seems the first one will be the remake of the original PC-only game. Since nothing has been seen of it yet it’s probably not coming out this year.
The Outer Worlds 2 (XSX/PC)
At one point it seemed like this was coming out before Avowed but now it seems to have been put on the back burner, as nothing has been heard about it in years.
Kingdom Hearts 4
After an early flurry of teases, Square Enix hasn’t talked about this in a long while, which seems to rule out a 2024 launch, and probably 2025 as well – unless you’re being super optimistic.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
BioWare has said there won’t even be any news on the new Dragon Age until 2024 so that seems to rule out a launch this year. The next Mass Effect is going to be even further off.
New Tomb Raider
The question here is not how the developer is getting on but how badly they’ve been hit by the job cuts at owner Embracer Group. They have been affected but what that’s going to do to the game’s release date is unknown.
Metroid Prime 4
The only first party Switch game we can really guess at, and while the prevailing theory is that it’ll be a Switch 2 launch title that seems far too straightforward and logical for Nintendo.
Ghost Of Tsushima 2
Likewise, we know nothing about Sony’s plans beyond Insomniac Games, but developer Sucker Punch has been recruiting for a sequel, so presumably it can’t be that far off.
Death Stranding 2 (PS5)
Hideo Kojima didn’t say anything about this at The Game Awards so it’s hard to say when it’ll be out, but we’d guess not this year. He also didn’t say much about OD but that also seems unlikely for 2024.
Monster Hunter Wilds
It’s exciting to know a new Monster Hunter is on the way to the next gen consoles, but unfortunately Capcom made it clear it won’t be out until 2025.
Half-Life 3
Is it still worth holding out any hope? Probably not, no.
GTA 6 (XSX/PS5)
C’mon, you know it’s not out until 2025, as much as we’d like to pretend there’s a chance it’ll be out this year.
Other confirmed video games for 2024:
19 January – The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5)
19 January – Another Code: Recollection (NS)
24 January – Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
25 January – Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (NS)
1 February – Granblue Fantasy: Relink (PS4/PS5/PC)
2 February – Persona 3 Reload (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
8 February – Helldivers 2 (PS5/PC)
13 February – Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden (XSX/PS5/PC)
14 February – Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
16 February – Mario Vs. Donkey Kong (NS)
22 February – Pacific Drive (PS5/PC)
23 February – Sons Of The Forest (PC)
27 February – Shiren The Wanderer: The Mystery Of Serpentcoil Island (NS)
28 February – Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
28 February – Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake (XSX/PS5/PC)
5 March – The Outlast Trials (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
8 March – Homeworld 3 (PC)
Q1 – Contra: Operation Galuga (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
Q1 – Penny’s Big Breakaway (NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
30 April – Braid Anniversary Edition (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Early 2024 – Foamstars (PS4/PS5)
Early 2024 – Still Wakes the Deep (XSX/PS5/PC)
Early 2024 – Thank Goodness You’re Here! (NS/PS5/PC)
Q1/Q2 – Clock Tower (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
Q1/Q2 – Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (XSX/PS5/PC)
Q2 – Earth Defense Force 6 (PS4/PS5/PC)
Q2 – Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn (PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
Q2/Q3 – Lollipop Chainsaw: RePOP
Q3 – Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Q3 – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (NS)
Q4 – Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (XSX/PS5/PC)
Q4 – Ark 2 (XSX/PC)
TBA – Frostpunk 2 (PC)
TBA – GreedFall 2: The Dying World (XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – Little Nightmares 3 (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (XSX/PC)
TBA – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (NS)
TBA – Visions Of Mana (PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – The Casting Of Frank Stone (XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – The Plucky Squire (NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – Earthblade (PC)
TBA – Thrasher (PC/Quest)
TBA – Replaced (XO/XSX/PC)
TBA – Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (XSX/PS5/PC)
TBA – World Of Goo 2
TBA – Skate Story (PC)
TBA – Zenless Zone Zero (PC/iOS/Android)
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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SAN ANTONIO — Gregg Popovich coached Celtics guard Derrick White through his first 4½ NBA seasons with the Spurs, and has taken great joy in seeing White blossom into a potential All-Star.
“I just couldn’t be more proud,” Popovich said Sunday before his Spurs faced the Celtics. “When he first came, I don’t think he believed he belonged in the NBA. To watch him develop through the years here starting with the G League, playing with us and starting for us, and then taking more steps in Boston, has just been a thrill to watch.
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“He’s one of the greatest guys ever and his confidence has just exploded. It’s been a process. He’s been in the league seven years, but he’s a great story, starting out at the bottom and believing in himself and doing the work necessary to get where he is now. So I’m just thrilled for him.”
Popovich said White just needed a boost of confidence early in his career. That was provided with the help of San Antonio’s coaches and players, and it swelled as his playing time increased.
“He had a natural understanding of the game, IQ-wise, and I don’t think he knew that about himself,” Popovich said. “He’s an innately good passer, for instance. And you could see it immediately, but he didn’t think of himself that way. He was too humble, I guess, to start out. Now he’s figured it out.”
When White was a rookie in 2017-18, Spurs legend Manu Ginóbili was playing his final season. White has said he tried to absorb all he could while playing with the Hall of Fame guard, and Popovich noted anyone would be wise to replicate Ginobili’s approach.
“When you’re able to see a guy like Manu practice hard, come early and stay late, and compete the way he did in every drill in practice, and the things he’d do to help win a basketball game, that was a great example for a player like Derrick at the time,” Popovich said. “Because Manu is the most fierce competitor I’ve ever coached. Anybody that watched that would be a recipient of some really good stuff. Derrick soaked it up, for sure.”
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Mazzulla praises Pop
Second-year Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla never played in the NBA, and prior to being promoted last season had never even been a front-bench assistant. So he is still developing connections with the NBA coaching fraternity. But he said he has been an admirer of Popovich’s for many years.
“We’ve had a couple people from the Spurs organization speak very highly of how he treated them and how he treated their families,” Mazzulla said. “You see his speeches about how important players are to him, so I think just the ability for him to be a players’ coach and how he navigated leadership over the years is definitely something you learn.”
Holiday rests elbow
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday missed Sunday’s game due to a right elbow sprain. Mazzulla said there is no long-term concern about the issue. The Celtics visit the Thunder on Tuesday night (8 p.m.).
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Edwards scores 31, Timberwolves hold on to beat the Lakers 108-106 on LeBron's 39th birthday
LeBron James woke up sick on his 39th birthday, unsure if he'd be able to help the Los Angeles Lakers in their road game Saturday night against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves.
James played and, as he's done throughout his career, hit a big shot in the closing seconds. Unfortunately for the Lakers, the NBA's replay center ruled the long jumper with 3.3 seconds left was just a 2-pointer, leaving James to question the replay ruling on his birthday.
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Naz Reid added 21 off the bench and Minnesota held on to beat Los Angeles 108-106 Saturday night.
Rudy Gobert had 13 points and 13 rebounds as Minnesota overcame 19 turnovers to win for the fourth time in five games. Two of those wins have come against Los Angeles and the Timberwolves are now 14-1 at home this season.
"It was the same story that we talked about before the game," Minnesota coach Chris Finch said. "We shoot 50%, (have) 19 turnovers. Whenever we didn't turn it over, we got pretty decent looks. Sometimes the switching bothered us a little bit, but I thought we moved it really well, and just turnovers continue to plague us."
Edwards scored 11 points in the fourth, hitting a pair of 3-pointers after the Lakers had closed within one each time. Mike Conley's 3-pointer with 35 seconds remaining gave Minnesota a 107-100 lead.
Los Angeles had a closing push led by James, whose long jumper with 3.3 seconds left was ruled a 2-pointer and confirmed by replay, leaving the Wolves up 107-106.
"It's obviously a 3," James said. "My foot is behind the line. I mean, you can see the space between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. You can clearly see a white, the wood on the floor. There's a space in between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. So, you know, Stevie Wonder can see that, champ."
James later added: "It's super frustrating in the sense of what the hell we got a replay for? What do we have replay for if even the replay gets it wrong?"
Edwards hit one of two free throws and James' attempt at the buzzer was off the mark.
"I had no clue," Edwards said. "I was ready to hit the game-winner, for real. I was ready for Finchy to draw up a play for me. I was ready for that, I didn't even know it was a 2 until everybody was saying it."
Anthony Davis had 33 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists for Los Angeles, which has lost seven of 10 since winning the In-Season Tournament. James, who was questionable for the game with a non-COVID-19 illness, added 26 points.
The Lakers scored 19 points off Minnesota turnovers but shot just 42% from the field and were 7 of 24 from 3.
"We had some guys that had some great looks, looks they normally knock down that they didn't knock down," Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham said.
In the fourth game with their bigger starting lineup, the Lakers hounded Minnesota early with Davis the focal point on both ends. Los Angeles led by as many as 11 in the first quarter, while Davis had 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the first.
The Wolves' shooting eventually brought them back with a spark off the bench from Reid. With Karl-Anthony Towns struggling, the third of Minnesota's big men answered with a pair of 3-pointers before going to the basket for his points.
"Once again, he saves us," Edwards said of Reid. "So yeah, it's always strength in numbers or whatever you wanna call it."
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Electric vehicle (EV) startup Canoo has made a number of initial vehicle delivery deals throughout the past year or so, with the latest delivery going to the state of Oklahoma.
After Canoo said last month that it would be delivering the first three Oklahoma-built Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles (LDVs) to the state, the units have officially been delivered, according to a press release from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) shared on Friday.
The EVs will each go to a different state office, with one going to OMES, another to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the third to the Department of Corrections. The LDVs were produced at the company’s new Oklahoma City factory using battery modules built at a facility located in Pryor.
According to the press release, the state purchased the Canoo LDVs at a total of $119,850, or $39,950 per vehicle. The LDVs also represent the first commercial vehicles produced in Oklahoma since a General Motors (GM) closed in 2006, as highlighted by state Governor J. Kevin Stitt upon the recent delivery.
“For the first time in 17 years, vehicle manufacturing is back in Oklahoma,” Stitt said in the press release. “As we find new efficiencies within the fleet, Canoo’s new Oklahoma-made electric vehicles align perfectly with our fleet modernization goals, and I couldn’t be more excited to see them on the roads. I’m grateful for the team at OMES who are working hard to deliver taxpayers more for their money while finding ambitious new ways to improve our fleet.”
The deliveries come as Oklahoma looks to modernize its vehicle fleet, with Stitt considering that to be one of the top priorities for the state. The initiative to replace old vehicles with more environmentally friendly options has been well underway, and state agencies are expecting to save on maintenance with the Oklahoma-built EVs.
“Oklahoma is hub for the creation of new and innovative technologies, and Canoo is a global leader in electric vehicle development,” writes Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, secretary of Workforce and Economic Development. “Beyond innovation, Canoo is creating over 1,300 jobs in Oklahoma, marking a significant economic impact for the state. I look forward to our continued partnership and am excited to welcome these new vehicles to the state.”
In its press release announcing the delivery plans last month, Canoo said that the deliveries were a part of a larger agreement with the state that could eventually include the delivery of up to 1,000 vehicles.
Canoo also delivered early orders to the U.S. Army last December, and the automaker secured a contract with NASA earlier this year to deliver three of its LDVs to the Kennedy Space Center. The automaker has also garnered a number of other fleet orders from companies like Walmart, Zeeba, Primetime Shuttle and more.
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HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – James A. Gibson, 61, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, December 29, 2023.
Mr. Gibson was born November 5, 1962, in Farrell, a son of the late James L. and Paulina (Dobrovolski) Gibson.
A 1980 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he also earned a bachelor’s degree from Thiel College, Greenville.
Jim honorably served in the U.S. Army for 16 years. A helicopter pilot, he was stationed in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm and flew many missions during the conflict.
Prior to serving in the military, Jim served as a State Trooper in Connecticut, which led him to flight school.
Following his military service, he operated several businesses, but his love for horses and farming inspired him to establish Trails End Conservancy in Hermitage. The nonprofit enabled him to combine his passions for military service and the love of horses. Trails End offers several programs to improve the lives of local veterans and the horses housed at their farm.
A family man, Jim dedicated his life to caring for his wife and their son.
His wife of 39 years, Lisa M. (Perfilio) Gibson, whom he married on May 5, 1984, survives at their home in Hermitage.
Jim is also survived by a son, James M. Gibson (Sarah), Lexington, Virginia; two grandchildren, James L. and Rose L. Gibson; a brother, Norman D. Clark (Patricia), Hermitage; his mother-in-law, Laurette A. Perfilio, Sharpsville; a sister-in-law, Lynne McCrillis (Lee), Greenville; two nieces, Jennifer and Lauren; and a nephew, Justin.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John Perfilio.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Trails End Conservancy, 2535 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday (1-2-2024) at the Greenville VFW Post 3374, 54 Conneaut Lake Rd., Greenville. Military honors will be rendered at 7:00 p.m. by the Greenville VFW Honor Guard.
A television tribute will air Monday, January 1 at the following approximate times: 7:10 a.m. on FOX, 12:22 p.m. on WKBN, 5:08 p.m. on MyYTV and 7:27 p.m. on WYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.
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The week 17 edition of Sunday Night Football features a showdown between two NFC North teams. The Green Bay Packers will travel to take on the Minnesota Vikings this evening. Both teams come into the week on the outside looking in at the playoffs but both can still mathematically make the playoffs with a win this week and next week and some help from some other teams. Minnesota has dropped four of their last five games including last week's loss to the Detroit Lions, 24 to 30. Green Bay had dropped two games before winning last week's game over the Carolina Panthers, 33 to 30.
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Green Bay Packers (7-8) 3rd NFC North @ Minnesota Vikings (7-8) 2nd NFC North
- When: Sunday, December 31st, 8:20 PM EST
- Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: NBC
- Odds: Vikings -1
- Over/Under: 43
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It’s finally here, 2024 has landed.
Perhaps you were out celebrating last night or having a chilled one, but what does your New Year’s Day have in store?
Taurus it could be time to move in new circles, while Capricorn embrace the opportunity to talk.
Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today: Monday January 1, 2024.
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Changes to your circumstances can begin with a shift in your understanding, and with a willingness to embrace more of yourself and more of life. This could be your choice over coming days, as a potent influence encourages you to step out of your comfort zone. A missed opportunity might show up again Aries, and making the most of it may be a game-changer.
Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries
Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Something may seem off with a friendship or a social situation, and you might be more aware of it under today’s awkward sky. Perhaps a distance has developed that seems to signal the end of this connection. It could be time to move in new circles that are more suited to your current ideas and interests. Nothing lasts forever, and the change and new company can do you good.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus
Gemini
May 22 to June 21
As Venus your guide planet faces off with Saturn, someone in authority may seem to be ignoring your efforts, leaving you wondering what might be wrong. It could be nothing at all, but this aspect can fuel fears, leaving you unsettled. This event may be the start of a major change though. If you feel you’re being taken for granted, then you’ll want to do something about it.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini
Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Feelings of insecurity could leave you wondering if you’re doing the right thing, Cancer. As harmonious Venus forges an awkward angle with Saturn, it may be a fear of failure that causes you to hold back. This is a temporary aspect, and might be caused by a lack of appreciation of your many qualities. There’s no time like the present, and you’ll find you’re more than capable.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer
Leo
July 24 to August 23
The awkward Venus/Saturn tie could leave you feeling shut out of vital talks, but it might be because this temporary aspect can also leave you isolated. A much more dynamic influence hints that trusting your instincts may lead to a potential romance or to passions being reignited. A shift in attitude could be all it takes to encourage a change of heart in you and others, Leo.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo
Virgo
August 24 to September 23
If a family disagreement seems to be getting worse, then you’ll be relieved to know that things are about to shift. It won’t be down to others, but to your determination to sort this out and restore harmony. To do this, you may have to have a word with someone. They might not like what you have to say, but if it helps them to see a fresh perspective, then it’s very necessary.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo
Libra
September 24 to October 23
On the lookout for activities and opportunities that might add more excitement to the day? If you’re unfulfilled by your daily schedule, seeking out new interests and friendships could go a long way to filling this gap. Plus, a determined attitude may find you ready to make lifestyle changes that can boost wellbeing and energy levels. Build up any new disciplines slowly and surely.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra
Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
A cashflow issue could delay plans to invest in a new hobby or other activity you might enjoy. It’s time for some positive financial changes. You may find that with some lateral thinking there are ways around this. While the coming days can see you working hard, you stand to gain so much from taking charge of a creative project or showcasing your work to others, Scorpio.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio
Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
If it seems that you’re not seeing eye-to-eye with family members, then don’t let it weigh on your mind. Be as tactful and diplomatic as you can be in the circumstances, as the right words at the right time can inspire a shift. Rather than focus on any disagreements, it may help to emphasise those areas where you do share an understanding, as this could assist with healing.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius
Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
People can surprise you, as you may have found out. Even so, you might hold back from getting someone’s agreement for a plan or project because you aren’t certain how they will respond. Embrace this opportunity to talk, as they could have some brilliant ideas to share. Mind, the Venus/Saturn angle can cause you to doubt that things will turn out well. Go ahead anyway!
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn
Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
You may be impressed with someone’s energy and determination to succeed. And if they show signs of wanting to know you better, it’s a chance to make friends with a kindred spirit. While this person can stand out from the crowd, don’t dismiss another who might not be quite so upbeat and spontaneous. They could even appear dour. Start talking though, and you’ll soon see their value.
Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius
Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Doubts may crop up, but this is not the time to entertain them, Pisces. Instead, a realistic Venus/Saturn aspect encourages you to persevere regardless, as this could pave the way for constructive progress. Is there someone you can talk to who might have some advice? A word or two with them may reassure you that you have nothing to worry about and everything to gain.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces
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WELLESLEY — Wake up, head to the rink, eat breakfast with the team.
Stretch, lift, video, on-ice drills. Some extra skill work afterward.
See the trainers for any repairs. Refuel with protein and carbs. Go home and walk the dog.
It’s the life of a pro hockey player. Hilary Knight fought for it, for herself and others, even though people kept insisting they already had it.
They have it now — for real. In the days before the Monday launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, 157 players on six teams were concerned about little other than performing their absolute best. Backed by billionaire ownership, they signed an eight-year collective bargaining agreement that provides living wages, benefits, and a high-caliber training environment.
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It’s a dream come true, sans involvement from a fairy godmother.
“We built it,” Knight said.
Knight, the centerpiece of a Boston team set for a Wednesday debut against Minnesota at Tsongas Center in Lowell, is arguably the best American women’s player ever. A national team fixture since 2006 — when she was a Globe All-Scholastic at Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut — Knight is a four-time Olympian (gold in 2018, silver in ‘10, ‘14 and ‘22) and the career scoring leader at the Women’s World Championships (101 points).
At 34, the former Hanover, N.H., resident is the reigning IIHF Women’s Player of the Year, if you’re wondering how much she has left in the tank.
“She always is that go-to, clutch player when the US needs a goal,” said former Team USA and Boston College forward Haley Skarupa, now a head women’s scout for USA Hockey. “She is still that big-moment player. She’s a freak athlete who takes great care of her body. She keeps evolving and getting better.”
All the while, she has been the most vocal and visible pioneer in her sport.
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In 2017, Knight and other US teammates threatened to boycott the Women’s Worlds — being held in Michigan — over lack of equal footing with the men. Both genders received $6,000 for playing in the tournament, but the men had professional opportunities women did not. USA Hockey increased women’s training stipends to $70,000. The Americans won gold, then followed with Olympic gold in Pyeongchang.
Fed up with a lack of leadership and resources in existing pro leagues in 2019 — the Canadian Women’s Hockey League folded, and the National Women’s Hockey League was, in Knight’s words, a “glorified beer league” — she and other elite players started their own barnstorming tour, the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association. They tried pitching their own league to sponsors.
“We got laughed out of some rooms,” Knight said, describing some responses as “‘We’ve done this study, and women’s hockey isn’t going anywhere.’ They just continued to push it down the line. Guess we’ll just go build it ourselves. Maybe people will latch on when it’s built.”
In June, billionaire Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter bought out the Premier Hockey Federation (formerly the NWHL) and negotiated the CBA with the players. The PWHL was born.
Salaries in the new league range from $35,000 to $80,000, and are set to rise by 3 percent annually. Teams are required to have a minimum of six players signed to three-year contracts at the highest figure. They have bonuses for performance and playoff success; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; long-term disability, a retirement plan, parental benefits, and relocation allowances.
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“We have around-the-clock care,” said Boston forward Gigi Marvin, a US Olympian in 2010, ‘14 and ‘18 who also played in the CWHL and NWHL. “Before, we’d train at 9 p.m. after everyone’s 9-to-5 job was over. You had to go to Pure Hockey to get your skates sharpened. You had to find a physical therapist, a gym, a private skills coach, extra ice, a group of players. You had to be your own director of operations, your own equipment manager, your own GM. You couldn’t just be an athlete.
“Now we have trainers, strength staff, skills coaches, goalie coaches. We’re on the ice whenever we want. I used to think my little cousins, the 10Us, 8Us and peewees, got more ice time than I do as a professional.”
Walter, who recently spent more than $1 billion combined on baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, also owns the WNBA’s LA Sparks and is part-owner of the LA Lakers and Chelsea FC. His group has a 10-year business plan for the PWHL that includes expansion. They know women’s hockey won’t immediately be a cash cow.
“We’re prepared,” said PWHL advisory board member Stan Kasten, the Dodgers team president who used to run the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers. “We think of all those amounts of money not [as] expenses or losses. We think of them as investments in what we’re building.”
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From a talent standpoint, the PWHL arrives as the best women’s league in the world. All of the best players from the juggernaut American and Canadian teams have signed up, as well as several European stars like Northeastern product Alina Müller (Switzerland).
She was drafted third overall by Boston, which also has Team USA’s Megan Keller (Boston College) on defense and Aerin Frankel (Northeastern) in net, plus reigning Patty Kazmaier Award winner (top NCAA women’s player) Sophie Jaques on defense.
“We did so many mock drafts,” said Boston general manager Danielle Marmer, “and not one of them ended up better than the actual draft.”
The league itself remains under construction.
None of the six teams — Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto are the others — have nicknames, and they will wear basic uniforms with city names. The process to create those identities is ongoing; the NHL, with all its resources, needs about 18 months to make even minor changes to a team’s uniform. The PWHL is six months old.
Thirty miles north of Boston, Tsongas Center in Lowell could be a challenging commute for a 7 p.m. game. But it does offer a suitable capacity (up to 6,500), a TV-ready setting, and ample back-of-the-house space, all of which Warrior Ice Arena (where the PHF’s Boston Pride played) could not.
The PWHL will use mostly AHL officials and the NHL’s rulebook, with some alterations. There is body contact in women’s hockey — puck battles are fierce, particularly when Americans and Canadians square off — but open-ice hitting is disallowed.
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“I hope it works,” said Karyn Bye, the former New Hampshire standout and alternate captain on the 1998 US gold medalists (she won silver in 2002). “I’m happy they got it down to one league. I hope people go to the games. If you can get them in the door one time, they’ll see it’s a phenomenal product. It’s physical, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a clean, pure, finesse game.”
Gloucester’s Ben Smith, the Team USA coach in ‘98 and ‘02, was eager to watch the top players on TV. He also foresaw more growing pains. Even the NHL, he reasoned, took several decades “to get on solid footing” after it was established in 1917.
In Knight’s view: So what?
“The men had two leagues for how long, in every sport?” she said, alluding to the history of baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. “You have to start somewhere, and we’re like, a century behind.”
Knight, wearing a black PWHL Boston sweatshirt, was standing near the team’s practice rink at the Boston Sports Institute. Behind her, several teammates were cooling down in a sprawling weight room.
Down the hall, in an office overlooking the practice rink, across from a green and black rendering of the Boston skyline, Marmer was making final preparations for a 24-game season that will be broadcast on NESN. Team services director Izzy Germain was sorting through the league’s travel deal with Air Canada and some player paperwork.
A few staffers hung out in the player lounge, watching a TV showing the US men at the World Junior Championships. Bailey, the golden retriever of forward Taylor Wenczkowski, was asking visitors for head pats.
“I’m grateful to be able to enjoy the league,” said Frankel, 24. “I only had to wait one year post-college. I know a lot of girls in college are looking at us now. It’s going to change the game forever.”
If so, it will be part of the legacy for Knight and the other elite women — Kendall Coyne Schofield, Marie-Philip Poulin, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson, and Monique Lamoureux-Morando among them — who sat out and demanded better.
“We’re all learning something from Hilary Knight,” said Marmer, who was on a college coaching track as a Bruins player development assistant before this. “She was a driving force behind this league. They put it on the line and risked a lot.”
Once the deal was struck, Knight sold her house near St. Paul, Minn., where Team USA trained. She sent one shipping container east, and one west to her parents’ house in Sun Valley, Idaho (her couch cushions, unfortunately, did not travel in the direction she wanted). Bane, her 5-year-old bullmastiff, made the 20-hour drive with her to Boston.
The overnight oats are her daily breakfast grab. They’ve got chia seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and slivered almonds on them. They fuel her training.
They taste like hard-won success.
“The biggest thing we want to promise the players was the professional experience,” she said. “That’s something we never want to fail on. If the players are treated the right way, the product’s going to be great, you’ll have fan buy-in, and all the other stuff. But the product has to be the best, and that comes from player treatment.”
This is what they wanted: someone to realize the inequality and, by investing in them, let them focus on playing hard all the time.
To see what happens then.
“It’s magical in many ways,” Knight said. “I feel like I’m living a Disney story. You go through all these hardships, and there will be more along the way, but to get to this spot is incredible. I won’t fully understand the magnitude for years, I’m sure. But I’m excited for puck drop. I’m ready to go, like everyone else is.”
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General Motors (GM) is suing the city of San Francisco for allegedly taxing the automaker unfairly by using its self-driving unit Cruise to subject the company to $108 million in taxes over a seven-year period.
Last week, GM filed a lawsuit against San Francisco — dubbed General Motors Co. v. City and County of San Francisco — claiming that the Northern California city used its subsidiary Cruise to link its taxes to the automaker’s worldwide revenue (via Automotive News). Doing so resulted in over $3 billion of GM’s revenue becoming subject to San Francisco taxes, although the automaker argued that Cruise is completely separate from the parent company.
In addition, GM said that it shouldn’t be subject to the tax since Cruise only began making a small amount of revenue last year.
“GM’s core automotive business does not employ anyone in the city, has no plants or other physical locations in the city, has no dealerships in the city, and sells only a de minimis amount of retail goods (approximately $677,000 in 2022) in the city,” the automaker wrote in the complaint.
The automaker also noted that many of its employees work remotely from outside of San Francisco, despite the city being home to Cruise’s initial driverless operations.
Beyond the tax refund of $108 million, GM is requesting the recovery of $13 million in interest and penalties. The automaker also said in its complaint that California mandates that taxes should “fairly reflect” business conducted in a given city, adding that San Francisco’s taxation of Cruise was “inherently distortive.”
Following the filing, a San Francisco attorney said that the case was being reviewed, adding that the city would respond in court.
The news comes after a long series of bad news for Cruise throughout the latter half of this year, much of which revolves around an accident in early October in which one of the company’s self-driving vehicles hit and pinned a pedestrian after she had been struck by another vehicle with a human driver.
(1/3) The most important thing for us right now is to take steps to rebuild public trust. Part of this involves taking a hard look inwards and at how we do work at Cruise, even if it means doing things that are uncomfortable or difficult.
— cruise (@Cruise) October 27, 2023
Following the incident, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) immediately revoked Cruise’s license to operate driverless vehicles, and the company has been facing both federal and state investigations.
Although Cruise had been planning to roll out test vehicles in cities across the U.S., those plans were put on pause after the San Francisco accident. Cruise also recalled almost 1,000 of its Chevy Bolt self-driving cars due to the failure of the vehicle’s post-crash response in the October 2 incident.
Additionally, GM halted production of the Cruise Origin self-driving van, former CEO Kyle Vogt resigned alongside other executives, and more recently, the company terminated nine prominent project leaders as part of a larger, 24-percent reduction in total staff.
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Middlefield, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Dennis N. Putnam (known as “Foot” to his friends and family), 77, of Warren passed away on Thursday morning, December 28, 2023, at Ohman Family Living in Middlefield, Ohio.
Dennis was born on November 16, 1946, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Erwin) Putnam.
Dennis attended Southern Local High School until he was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served during the Vietnam War.
After his honorable discharge, he returned home, moved to Warren, and began his 35-year career at General Motors building containers to ship products.
Dennis’ hobbies throughout his life included camping, fishing, off-roading, flying model airplanes, racing pigeons and raising tropical birds, including his beloved macaw, Toby, which he had for more than 30 years.
Dennis was also known for his love of riding Harleys. He was very tech-savvy and owned his own computer repair business, B.F. Computers.
Most of all he cherished his family and loved spending time with those he loved. Dennis will be greatly missed.
Dennis will always be remembered by his children, Sherri Reeder of Champion, Brian (Kay) Putnam of Niles and Chris (Jen) Putnam of Niles; stepchildren, Sherry (Tony) Torres of Warren and Brian (Cindy) Persin of Newton Falls; grandchildren, Stacy (Anthony) Masello, Kaley Reeder, Brea (Joe) Sigley and Megan, Marissa, Kaitlynn, Gavin, Owen and Darrien Putnam; step-grandchildren, Anthony and Justin Torres, and Dray, Morgan, Ewa and Hunter Persin; and 20 great-grandchildren, and dear friend and neighbor, Joe Joe.
Besides his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Julia Putnam; brothers, John and Charles Putnam; and his sister, Celia Daugherty
Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Dennis during memorial calling hours on Friday, January 5, 2023 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to sign the guestbook and send condolences to the family.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis Putnam, please visit our floral store.
A television tribute will air Monday, January 1 at the following approximate times: 5:17 a.m. on WKBN, 8:39 a.m. on FOX, 5:21 p.m. on WYTV and 6:35 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.
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Freshman Jackson Shelstad leads Oregon to 64-59 victory over UCLA
Freshman Jackson Shelstad scored 20 points and made two free throws with 10 seconds left to help Oregon hold off UCLA 64-59 on Saturday.
Shelstad made 7 of 13 shots, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range, and both of his foul shots for the Ducks (10-3, 2-0 Pac-12). Shelstad had a season-high 21 points in Oregon's 82-74 home win over USC on Thursday to open conference play. The Ducks, Washington and both L.A. schools are heading to the Big Ten Conference next season.
Jermaine Couisnard had 15 points and three steals for Oregon. Reserve Jadrian Tracey contributed 10 points and four assists.
Adem Bona finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocked shots to pace the Bruins (6-7, 1-1), who have lost four of their last five games. Freshman Berke Buyuktuncel scored a season-high 12, while Lazar Stefanovic pitched in with 10 points and eight rebounds.
Couisnard and Brennan Rigsby both scored eight points to help Oregon take a 33-31 lead into halftime. Bona had seven points and seven rebounds to keep UCLA close.
The Bruins used a 9-0 run early in the second half to grab a 42-37 lead. Oregon answered with a 3-pointer from Couisnard and two from Shelstad in a 9-2 surge to retake the lead. The Ducks stayed in front and were up seven until two straight layups by Bona cut the Bruins' deficit to 60-57 with 2:43 left to play.
Kario Oquendo missed twice from beyond the arc for Oregon and UCLA answered with a Dylan Andrews basket and trailed by one with 30 seconds to go. Oregon scored on a dunk by Kwame Evans Jr. coming out of a Bruins timeout and Andrews missed a 3-pointer. Shelstad grabbed the rebound and his two free throws wrapped up the win.
The Ducks lost three times to the Bruins last season — the final time in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
UCLA leads 93-41 all time in a series that dates to 1937. The Bruins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 69-62 road win over Oregon State to begin their final Pac-12 season.
Oregon travels to play Washington on Thursday and Washington State on Saturday. UCLA returns home to play Stanford on Wednesday and California on Saturday.
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The Miami Dolphins are in a place where they never expected to be a few weeks ago. After Week 12, heading into their Week 13 bye week, the Buffalo Bills were 6-6 and looking like a team about to become an after thought in the AFC playoff picture and the battle for the AFC East division title. Miami was 8-3, in complete control of the division and looking to cruise into the playoffs.
Fast forward five weeks, and things look very different. Miami has gone 3-2 over that span while the Bills, with their Week 13 bye week, are 4-0. Now, heading into a head-to-head matchup in Week 18, the Dolphins are 11-5 while the Bills are just a game back at 10-4. A Bills win in Week 18 ties the division rivals at 11-6 on the season, with the Bills claiming the head-to-head tiebreak thanks to a season sweep.
Week 18 is for the AFC Championship.
The Bills have won the last three AFC East titles, while the Dolphins have not won it since 2008. Buffalo is finding ways to get wins, even when they are not playing their best football. The Dolphins were completely blown out on Sunday by the Baltimore Ravens, who claimed the top seed in the AFC playoff picture with the win.
The Ravens’ holding the top spot leaves the second seed for the winner of the Dolphins-Bills contest. The third seed Kansas City Chiefs, who are playing as this is being written, are 9-6 on the season. If the Dolphins win against the Bills, their 12-5 record would stay ahead of the Chiefs. If the Bills claim the division title, their 11-6 record could be tied with the Chiefs, but the Bills have the head-to-head advantage on the Chiefs and would stay ahead of them in the seeding.
Week 18 is for the second seed in the AFC playoff picture, guaranteeing at least two home playoff games with a win in the wild card round.
This Week 18 contest between the Bills and Dolphins at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is the 116th all-time regular-season meeting between the division rivals. And it is bringing with it so much more than just the normal rivalry.
The NFL is expected to announce the Week 18 schedule - slating all 16 games into Saturday or Sunday timeslots - later tonight. The Bills at Dolphins game has enough riding on it that a flex into the Sunday Night Football season finale would make sense.
We will update the schedule as soon as it is released. Whatever time Buffalo and Miami kickoff, this game is huge.
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The Year of the Dragon 2024: An Auspicious Year in East Asian Culture
The onset of 2024 ushers in the Year of the Dragon, an epoch revered in East Asian culture as a harbinger of good luck, success, and authority. As the only mythical creature among the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, the dragon stands as a potent symbol of strength and power. East Asia’s perception of the dragon, divergent from its Western counterpart, is one of reverence. Dragons are often associated with royalty, seen as controllers of the weather, and are historically integral to agriculture-based societies. Their omnipresence, from clothing and architecture to ceramics, signifies prosperity and success.
The Year of the Wood Dragon
2024, in particular, corresponds to the Year of the Wood Dragon in the sexagenary cycle that combines celestial stems and earthly branches. This association has sparked a wave of blue dragon-themed merchandise for the New Year celebrations, the color blue symbolizing the wood element. This wave is a reflection of the cultural significance the dragon holds, not just as a zodiac sign but as a symbolic creature permeating everyday life.
Dragons in Korean Culture
In Korea, the dragon, known as ‘yong’, holds an elevated status. Ancient prayers invoked dragons for rain, bountiful fishing, and safe sea voyages. The blue dragon or ‘cheongnyong’ holds a special place in Korean culture, having lent its name to the first roller coaster at Seoul Children’s Grand Park and the original MBC Blue Dragons baseball club. Dragons are also prevalent in Korean location names, with over 1,200 places linked to the dragon, reflecting its cultural importance.
The Dragon’s Resonance in K-pop
The Year of the Dragon has a special resonance with K-pop fans, as many renowned idols, including members from TVXQ, Super Junior, 2PM, Big Bang, Le Ssserafim, NCT, aespa, G(I)-DLE, and ITZY, are born in dragon years. This intertwining of pop culture and ancient symbolism further cements the dragon’s place in contemporary East Asian society.
As the lunar calendar cycle for 2023 draws to a close, the Year of the Dragon promises to be one of vitality, creativity, and a chance for individuals to surmount challenges with determination and a positive outlook. The dragon’s influence extends beyond its zodiac year, as its symbolism and characteristics continue to shape the aspirations and identities of those born under its sign. As we embark on 2024, the dragon’s roar echoes, heralding a year of hope, strength, and prosperity.
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(iSeeCars) – If you’re currently leasing a car and nearing the end of your lease term, you might be wondering what you should do next. Although new car inventory is rebounding, some new cars are selling above MSRP and car leases are also significantly more expensive than they were pre-pandemic. And while used car prices continue to fall, they are also more expensive than they were before the pandemic.
In light of the current new and used car market, buying out your car lease might be your smartest option. How does the process work and should you buy out your car lease? We have the important answers.
How a Lease Buyout Works
If you’re leasing a vehicle, most finance companies will include a buyout option as part of your lease agreement. Your auto lease contract will state the end-of-lease purchase price based on the car’s residual value, which was estimated when you signed your lease. Leasing companies will often contact you near the end of your lease term to communicate your lease-end options, which will include either the buyout option or returning the vehicle to the dealership.
Residual Value in Today’s Market
Dealers calculate a vehicle’s residual value based on its projected depreciation, and this value is locked in at the beginning of a car’s lease. And if the start of your lease was before the current supply chain issues, your car’s lease buyout price might be well-below current market value. That means that at the end of the lease contract you could purchase your leased vehicle and either sell it for a profit, or you can continue driving your lightly used car at a price well below market value.
Understanding the Value of Your Leased Car
Here’s how you can compare the vehicle’s residual value or buyout amount with its market price. To calculate the market value of the vehicle, you can use pricing tools like the iSeeCars free VIN Check, Kelley Blue Book, or Edmunds. Be sure to check your original contract for extra fees like a purchase option fee to determine the total amount you will be paying for the vehicle.
And be extra vigilant about dealer or finance company “add on” fees that were not specifically called out in your lease contract.
Leased Car Buyout Price: Other Factors to Consider
There are many factors that contribute to the buyout price of your car. This includes the vehicle’s make, model, residual value, and current value. The amount you paid for a down payment will also affect the buyout price.
Additional fees include:
- Buyout Fee/Purchase Option Charge: The leasing company will charge you for opting to buy the car rather than turning it in.
- State sales tax
- Registration fees
Can I Finance My Lease Buyout?
You can finance your lease buyout just as you would a regular used car purchase. The dealership will be eager to offer you financing, but you should also examine outside financing options as you would for a typical car loan. That means comparing interest rates from other lenders including banks and credit unions to see who will give you the best rate on your car lease buyout loan. Some lenders even offer auto loans specifically for lease buyouts. Keep in mind that the shorter your loan term, the more you will save on interest payments, but your monthly payments will be higher. That means you should opt for the shortest loan term you can afford. Also, your credit score will determine your loan rate, so make sure it is in good standing in order to get a competitive rate. If you have a poor credit score, you should consider having a co-signer.
Other Things to Consider
Anyone who has leased a car knows about the extra fees that often come at the end of the car lease. These fees include going over the mileage limits or any excess wear and tear your vehicle may have like scratches or dents. Buying out your lease will get you off the hook for these fees, so if either situation exists with your lease it is yet another reason to buy your car when the lease ends versus returning it.
Some lease agreements offer early lease buyouts which allow you to buy the vehicle before your term expires. Make sure you refer to your leasing agreement to see if you will have to pay extra fees for an early buyout. If there are fees involved, it’s likely a smarter decision to wait until the end of your lease.
Bottom Line
Buying out your vehicle lease can be a lucrative way to save on a lightly-used vehicle in today’s market. You’ll also avoid the low inventory and markups on new cars. What’s more, you can enjoy the savings that come along with buying a used car in today’s market while avoiding the guesswork about how the car was driven and maintained by its previous owner. You can even sell your vehicle to a private seller for a profit if you don’t want to keep driving it. So if you are nearing the end of your lease, you should at least consider purchasing your vehicle instead of taking out another lease or buying a new or used car to replace it.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Michigan forward Rutger McGroarty had a hat trick, Michigan State’s Trey Augustine made 38 saves, and the United States beat Slovakia, 10-2, on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship to complete Group B play undefeated.
Michigan’s Gavin Brindley and Michigan State’s Isaac Howard each scored twice, and Denver’s Zeev Buium and Boston College teammates Ryan Leonard and Cutter Gauthier added goals.
“I thought we played extremely well overall,” US coach David Carle said. “We’re continuing to build and now we’re on to the next phase with the quarterfinals.”
The Americans will face Latvia on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Latvia was fourth in Group A.
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Marian Mosko and Filip Mesar scored for Slovakia. It will face Finland in the quarterfinals.
In the other group B finale, Czechia beat Switzerland, 4-2. In Group A, Finland beat Sweden, 5-4, in a shootout, and Canada topped Germany, 6-3. Sweden — which shut out its first three group opponents — was first in the group, followed by Canada and Finland.
In the quarterfinals, Sweden will face Switzerland, and Canada will play Czechia.
Jani Nyman tied it for Finland late in regulation and scored the deciding goal in the shootout.
“I don’t know what happened, but we weren’t ready at the start,” Swedish forward Noah Ostlund said. “We don’t make to make excuses. We have to be better next time.”
Boston University star Macklin Celebrini scored twice for Canada.
“One of those games where you just got to keep going,” said the 17-year-old Celebrini, expected to be the top pick in the NHL draft. “We just had to push through ... it’s never going to be perfect.”
Jiri Kulich scored the deciding goals for Czechia.
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A new video published on the Internet on Wednesday shows Oron Shaul, an IDF soldier who fell during Operation Protective Edge in 2014 and whose body was abducted by Hamas terrorists.
Shaul’s family released the video on what would have been his 30th birthday. In the video, Oron and his friends are seen celebrating a past birthday.
The Shaul family said in a statement, "We pray that no hostage will reach the moment when he is being held in captivity for 10 years."
"Our hearts go out to all the families of the hostages who unfortunately joined us in the last few months. They all need to return now," the family added.
In addition to Shaul, Hamas has also been holding the body of fellow IDF soldier Hadar Goldin since 2014.
Two Israeli civilians who went missing in Gaza in 2014 and 2015 - Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed - are believed to be held by Hamas as well.
The terrorist organization is also still holding 129 hostages who were kidnapped to Gaza during Hamas’ October 7 massacre in southern Israel.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
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. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show, according to a new lawsuit.
The lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles also accuses Lythgoe of sexually assaulting Abdul after she left “American Idol” and became a judge on Lythgoe’s other competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.”
The Associated Press generally does not identify alleged victims of sexual assault unless they come forward publicly, as Abdul has done.
In a statement Saturday, Abdul’s lawyer Douglas Johnson applauded the singer and dancer for speaking out publicly.
“It was clearly a difficult decision to make, but Ms. Abdul knows that she stands both in the shoes and on the shoulders of many other similarly situated survivors, and she is determined to see that justice is done,” Johnson said.
Lythgoe said in a statement that he was “shocked and saddened” to hear of the allegations made by Abdul, who he said he considered a “dear” and “entirely platonic” friend.
“While Paula’s history of erratic behavior is well known, I can’t pretend to understand exactly why she would file a lawsuit that she must know is untrue,” Lythgoe said in the statement. “But I can promise that I will fight this appalling smear with everything I have.”
The lawsuit states Abdul remained silent for years about the alleged assaults out of fear of retaliation by “one of the most well-known producers of television competition shows.”
Before “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” on which Lythgoe served as a judge for 16 seasons, he was a producer on the British show “Pop Idol,” which became a global franchise that includes the U.S. iteration starring Abdul.
According to the lawsuit, the first sexual assault occurred while Abdul and Lythgoe were on the road filming auditions for an earlier season of “American Idol,” which premiered in 2002.
Abdul says Lythgoe groped her in the elevator of their hotel after a day of filming and “began shoving his tongue down her throat.” Abdul pushed him away and ran to her hotel room when the elevator doors opened.
“In tears, Abdul quickly called one of her representatives to inform them of the assault,” the lawsuit says, “but ultimately decided not to take action for fear that Lythgoe would have her fired from American Idol.”
Abdul, a Grammy- and Emmy-winning artist, starred as a judge for the first eight seasons, leaving in 2009.
In 2015, Abdul became a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance,” appearing alongside Lythgoe.
Around that time, Abdul alleged in the lawsuit, Lythgoe forced himself on top of her during a dinner at his home and tried to kiss her. Abdul said she again pushed Lythgoe away and immediately left.
Abdul left the reality show after two seasons. She has not worked with Lythgoe since.
The lawsuit also accuses Lythgoe of taunting Abdul about the alleged assaults, saying to her years later that “they should celebrate” because “the statute of limitations had run.”
Abdul filed the suit days before the Dec. 31 deadline of a California law that opened a one-year window for victims to file lawsuits involving sexual abuse claims after the statute of limitations has run out.
More than 3,700 legal claims were filed under a similar law in New York that expired last month.
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Kyren Williams runs for 3 TDs and Rams win their third straight by holding off Giants 26-25
The Los Angeles Rams inched closer to clinching a postseason berth in a game they didn't look like much of a playoff team — and were somewhat lucky to win.
Kyren Williams ran for 87 yards and a career-best three touchdowns and the Rams won their third straight and sixth in seven games with a much harder-than-expected 26-25 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.
"We are never going to take for granted being able to get wins," Rams coach Sean McVay said. "There were things that we did to try to not win this game today. But our guys found a way.
"Sometimes you need these types of games. It seemed we were a little off, but they kept staying together."
Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards and a touchdown but also had his first two interceptions in the last five games as the Rams (9-7) won their third straight and sixth in the last seven games. They could clinch a playoff spot later Sunday with a loss by Seattle or a tie between Green Bay and Minnesota.
"We obviously didn't play best on the offensive side of the ball, but our defense got some critical stops late in the game," said Stafford, who was 24 of 34 passing. "Not the cleanest game, but we found a way to win. A win is a win. It was a crazy game. Felt like I was seeing it well, but obviously made two bad throws."
The Giants (5-11) had a chance to pull off an upset when Gunner Olszewski scored on a 94-yard punt return to get New York within a point with 3:27 to play. After an encroachment penalty on the extra point attempt, coach Brian Daboll elected to go for a 2-point conversion —but Tyrod Taylor missed a wide-open Saquon Barkley on a rollout to the right.
Taylor admitted having trouble deciding whether run for the 2 points or throw the ball.
"He just missed it," Daboll said of Taylor, who was 27 of 41 and ran six times for 40 yards while being sacked six times. "We had Saquon. Just short-armed it a little bit."
Later, a 31-yard run by Taylor allowed Mason Crosby to attempt a game-winning 54-yard field goal, but it was wide left and might have not had the distance.
"I stopped looking when it turned left," Crosby said.
Williams, the NFL's second leading rusher coming in, scored on runs of 4, 2 and 28 yards. The 2-yard score was set up by an 80-yard catch-and-run by rookie Puka Nacua in the third quarter. A 37-yard pass from Stafford to Demarcus Robinson set up Williams' 28-yard score in the fourth quarter. Rams kicker Lucas Havrisik missed two extra points to keep it close
Taylor threw for 319 yards in his first start since replacing Tommy DeVito, including an 80-yard scoring catch-and-run to Darius Slayton. Wan'Dale Robinson also scored on a 24-yard run on an end-around and Crosby kicked two field goals, but missed an extra point after Slayton's TD that kept the Rams in front 20-16.
Dane Belton had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for New York. Stafford had thrown 170 consecutive passes without an interception until Belton ended the run with his first pick of the season.
Despite turning the ball over twice, Los Angeles led 14-10 at halftime on Williams' 10th rushing touchdown and a 4-yard TD pass from Stafford to Kupp.
A 24-yard end-around by Robinson and a second-chance 31-yard field goal by Crosby accounted for the Giants' scoring. Ben Skowronek blocked Crosby's first attempt from 45 yards, but he was called for unsportsmanlike conduct for making a running leap over the line to block it.
Nacua finished with five catches for 118 yards, leaving him four receptions shy of breaking the NFL single-season record for rookies set by Miami's Jaylen Waddle (104) in 2021. Nacua also needs 29 yards to pass Bill Groman (1,473) for the most yards receiving in a single season by a rookie in franchise history.
INJURIES:
Rams: LT Alaric Jackson was inactive for personal reasons. ... NT Bobby Brown hurt his right knee late in the first quarter and did not return.
Giants: Rookie CB Deonte Banks missed the game with a shoulder injury. ... RT Tyre Phillips (ankle) hurt a knee on the opening series, returned and was hurt against in the fourth quarter, needing to be carted off. ... S Jason Pinnock left in the first quarter with a foot injury.
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Seeming to confirm what most people speculated when they saw the injury, a report late Sunday indicated there is “concern” among the Miami Dolphins that linebacker Bradley Chubb torn his ACL during the team’s Week 17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The report, from ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques, adds a source said, “It doesn’t look good.”
Late in the fourth quarter, Chubb was attempting to make a tackle on Ravens running back Melvin Gordon III in the backfield. Just before Chubb reached Gordon, the linebacker’s knee seemed to buckle and he collapsed to the turf. Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and safety Jevon Holland pulled Gordon down for a four-yard loss, but it is the loss of Chubb that will be the bigger story. As everyone began heading back to their respective huddles, Chubb could be heard on the television broadcast screaming as he held his knee. During the commercial break, Chubb was loaded onto a cart and taking off the field.
In 15 games played this season, Chubb recorded 11 sacks, one off from his career high from his rookie season with the Denver Broncos back in 2018. He joined the Dolphins mid-season last year on a trade from the Broncos, recording 2.5 sacks in eight games played in South Florida, giving him a combined eight sacks on the year. He was selected to the Pro Bowl, his second all-star selection in his career, after the season. Chubb was clearly on his way to a second-straight appearance in the Pro Bowl.
Chubb now joins fellow edge rusher Jaelan Phillips as players Miami has lost to major injuries this season. Phillips tore his Achilles tendon in Week 12 against the New York Jets.
An MRI is expected to confirm the initial report of a torn ACL. Chubb is under contract with the Dolphins through 2027. He likely will miss the start of the 2024 season as he rehabs his way back from the injury.
Miami faces the Buffalo Bills in Week 18 with the AFC East division title and the AFC second seed on the line. They will now have to do it without their top pass rusher.
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Auckland Rings in 2024: A Spectacular Start to the New Year
As the clock struck midnight, Auckland, New Zealand, became the first major city to usher in the year 2024. The sky over Auckland was ablaze with a spectacular fireworks display, marking the beginning of a new chapter and instilling hope and anticipation for the year to come. This grand event is part of global New Year’s Eve celebrations, where cities worldwide host grand festivities to welcome the New Year. Auckland’s celebration stands out due to its proximity to the International Date Line, making it one of the first cities to greet the New Year.
Lighting Up the Sky Tower
The centerpiece of Auckland’s New Year celebration was a dazzling fireworks display over the city’s tallest building, the Sky Tower. The display, which lasted for five minutes, is the highest in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring 500kgs of pyrotechnics launched from different levels of the tower. This unique spectacle allows spectators to stand underneath it near the tower, adding an immersive element to the experience.
(Read Also: New Zealand Rings in 2024: A Beacon of New Beginnings)
A Labor of Love and Precision
The magnificent fireworks display was the result of meticulous planning and hard work. The preparation and installation of the equipment for the event began six months ago and required over 250 hours of work. It is not just a local event but an international spectacle, attracting viewers from around the globe.
(Read Also: Australia and New Zealand Usher in 2024 Amid Global Security Concerns)
A Tribute to Local Culture
Enriching the fireworks display was a laser light and animation show inspired by the ‘Auckland is Calling’ tomokanga. This addition reflects the 19 iwi of Tāmaki Makaurau and symbolizes the weaving together of people, land, and sea. The celebration thus not only marked the onset of a new year but also paid tribute to the local culture, making it a significant moment for Aucklanders and visitors alike.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man was charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed his sister’s fiancé in the neck with a butcher knife.
According to documents, on December 24, the Memphis Police Department responded to a wounding call in the 3700 block of Crosswood Cove in Frayser.
Police say a man was found inside the home suffering from a large laceration to the left side of his neck.
The man advised police that he and his fiancée’s brother, Antonio Merriweather, had an argument, and during the argument, Merriweather picked up a large butcher knife and stabbed him two times in the neck.
Reports say the man’s fiancée witnessed the argument. Before the stabbing took place, Merriweather allegedly told the victim, “I been waiting on you.”
Merriweather fled the scene after his sister pulled him off of the victim, police say.
The man was transported to Regional One in critical condition after the attack.
Merriweather was arrested Friday and charged with criminal attempt second-degree murder.
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israel’s prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central region, the latest focus of the nearly three-month air-and-ground war that has raised fears of a regional conflagration.
The US military said its forces shot and killed several Iran-backed Houthi rebels when they tried to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea, an escalation in a maritime conflict linked to the war. And an Israeli Cabinet minister suggested encouraging Gaza’s population to emigrate, remarks that could worsen tensions with Egypt and other friendly Arab states.
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Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas’s governing and military capabilities in Gaza, from where it launched its Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel. The militants killed some 1,200 people after breaking through Israel’s extensive border defenses, shattering its sense of security. They also captured around 240 hostages, nearly half of whom were released during a temporary cease-fire agreement in November.
Just after midnight on New Year's Day, Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets, setting off air raid sirens in southern and central Israel. No injuries were reported.
Displaced Palestinians found little to celebrate on New Year's Eve in Muwasi, a makeshift camp in a mostly undeveloped area of southern Gaza's Mediterranean coast designated by Israel as a safe zone.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, huddled with his family around a fire inside a tent. “All the days are the same.”
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Another relative, Zeyad al-Zeinaty, who fled with the family from the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, said his wife, brother, and grandchildren are among many relatives he has lost in the war.
Israel’s air and ground offensive has killed more than 21,800 Palestinians and wounded more than 56,000 others, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation, according to the United Nations. Israel’s bombardments have leveled vast swaths of the territory, displacing some 85 percent of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of densely built-up communities that house refugees from the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation and their descendants.
In Zweida, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial.
“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead. “Israeli warplanes bombarded the whole family.”
Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday.
The Israeli military said it was battling militants in Khan Younis, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. It also said its forces operating in the Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza, found a bomb in a kindergarten and defused it. Hamas continued to launch rockets toward southern Israel.
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Israel has faced stiff resistance from Hamas since it began its ground offensive in late October, and the military says 172 soldiers have been killed during that time.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Sunday that Israel was withdrawing some forces from Gaza as part of its “smart management” of the war. He did not say how many, and held out the possibility they would return at a later point in the war.
Israeli media said up to five brigades, numbering thousands of soldiers, would be withdrawn, but it was not immediately clear if it represented a normal troop rotation or a new phase in the fighting. Hagari also said some reservists would return to civilian life to bolster Israel’s wartime economy.
The fighting has pushed much of Gaza's population south, where people have flooded shelters and tent camps near the border with Egypt. Hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in the central town of Deir al-Balah. Israel has continued to carry out strikes in both areas.
Eman al-Masri, who gave birth to quadruplets a week ago at a hospital in Deir al-Balah, is now sheltering with them in a room with 50 other people at a school-turned-shelter. “There is a shortage of diapers, they are not available, and no milk,” she said.
The scale of the destruction and the exodus to the south has raised fears among Palestinians and Arab countries that Israel plans to drive Gaza’s population out and prevent it from returning.
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On Sunday, Israel's far-right finance minister said it should “encourage migration” from Gaza and re-establish Jewish settlements in the territory, where it withdrew settlers and soldiers in 2005.
“If in Gaza there were only 100,000 or 200,000 Arabs and not 2 million, the entire discussion about ‘the day after’ would be completely different," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Army Radio.
Smotrich has been largely sidelined by a war Cabinet that does not include him. But his comments risked worsening tensions with neighboring Egypt, which is deeply concerned about a possible mass influx of Palestinian refugees, along with other friendly Arab countries.
Later Sunday, an official in the prime minister’s office said Israel does not want to resettle Palestinians.
“Contrary to false allegations, Israel does not seek to displace the population in Gaza,” the official said in a statement. “Subject to security checks, Israel’s policy is to enable those individuals who wish to leave to do so.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity.
Israel is also at odds with the United States, which has provided crucial military aid for the offensive, over Gaza’s future.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip. At a news conference Saturday, he said the war would continue for “many more months" and that Israel would assume control of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt.
Israel says Hamas has smuggled weapons from Egypt, but Egypt is likely to oppose any Israeli military presence there.
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Netanyahu has also said he won’t allow the internationally backed Palestinian Authority, which administers some parts of the occupied West Bank, to expand its limited rule to Gaza, where Hamas drove its forces out in 2007.
The United States wants a unified Palestinian government to run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. The last Israeli-Palestinian peace talks broke down over a decade ago, and Israeli governments since have been staunchly opposed to Palestinian statehood.
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LASD releases body cam video of deputies shooting woman who reported domestic violence in Lancaster
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body camera footage on Friday night showing a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Black woman who had called to report domestic violence in early December.
Niani Finlayson called authorities just after 6 p.m. on the Dec. 4 to report a man who would not get out of her house or leave her alone, according to audio of her 911 call released by the department.
Officers responded to the apartment complex in Lancaster, a city about 44 miles (71 kilometers) north of Los Angeles, and shot Finlayson less than a minute after she opened the door, the video footage shows.
Finlayson was holding an object in one hand that deputies identified as a knife. She grabbed onto the man with her other hand and a deputy shot her within seconds, the video shows.
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office and the sheriff's department will conduct investigations to determine whether the use of force was appropriate.
"In the effort of transparency, the Department will be releasing the body-worn camera footage of the incident by next week, which is earlier than the required timeframe," Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said in a statement. "With any deputy-involved shooting there is a robust review process, which includes the Office of Inspector General, where every aspect of the shooting is thoroughly examined and evaluated to see if Department policies and procedures were followed. Additionally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified. The Department is deeply committed to protecting our diverse communities without bias and prejudice."
Finlayson's family, including her parents and two daughters, filed a government claim Dec. 20 indicating they intend to seek $30 million in damages. The claim is the precursor to filing a lawsuit.
The claim, filed by attorney Bradley Gage, says Finlayson was sitting on the ground when deputies shot at her from behind a glass door, allegations that appear to be contradicted by the video footage.
Gage did not immediately respond to a voicemail left by The Associated Press requesting comment on the release of the video footage. He told the Los Angeles Times that deputies could have instead used a stun gun or pepper spray to deescalate the situation.
"They took a situation that was volatile, but not deadly, and they turned it into a deadly situation with these tactics," he said.
The claim says Finlayson was shot in front of her 9-year-old daughter. The video footage shows a girl in the footage telling officers what sounds like "he pushed me" or "he punched me."
The sheriff's department also released audio from the 911 call in which a woman identified by authorities as Finlayson can be heard saying, "This man, he won't get out of my house," and "He will not leave me alone." She can be heard screaming at someone to get off of her.
The dispatcher is heard on the call telling her to walk away to a quieter spot. Authorities described the man as Finlayson's boyfriend, but she can not be heard identifying him that way in the audio.
Body camera footage shows three deputies outside of the apartment building. One deputy is seen knocking on the door and another says "they're in the back room, but they're not answering."
Yelling can be heard from inside the apartment unit. A deputy kicks the door several times before a woman authorities identified as Finlayson opens it and starts to yell, saying, "I'm gonna stab him."
Deputies begin entering the unit and three people can be seen inside.
A girl inside the apartment says what sounds like "he pushed me" or "he punched me."
Deputies then round the corner into the apartment and point guns at Finlayson and a man standing on the opposite side of the room. She can be seen holding the man with one hand. One deputy can be heard saying, "Put that down."
Within seconds, a deputy fires several shots and Finlayson falls to the ground.
The sheriff's department says Finlayson held a kitchen knife after she opened the door. Body camera footage shows her holding an object in the doorway. In a still shot from the body camera footage, Finlayson is seen holding the object authorities identified as a kitchen knife in one hand while grabbing the man with the other hand.
Immediately after the shooting, the man Finlayson grabbed is heard yelling, "No," and "Why did you shoot?"
The department identified the deputy who shot Finlayson as Ty Shelton.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — With the calendar-page turn to 2024 on Monday comes 320 new state laws that Illinois residents will need to navigate.
Some will have a widespread effect, including a law banning semi-automatic rifles and another requiring paid time off. But others won’t have an immediate or noticeable impact, including a law that lets county governments consider a potential contractor’s participation in an approved apprenticeship program in determining the winning low bid for a project.
One law that took effect in 2019 but is still impacting tens of thousands of workers is an increase in the minimum wage. It increases to $14 an hour on Jan. 1 for non-tipped workers and will reach $15 in a year.
Here are some of the other major changes to Illinois state law as of New Year’s Day:
BAN ON SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPONS
The U.S. Supreme Court has failed to take up the case of Illinois’ ban on the sale, possession or manufacture of automatic weapons like the type used in a mass shooting at a 2023July Fourthparade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
The law bans dozens of specific brands or types of rifles and handguns, including .50-caliber guns, attachments and rapid-firing devices. No rifle will be allowed to accommodate more than 10 rounds, with a 15-round limit for handguns.
Those who previously purchased such guns must register them with the Illinois State Police by Jan. 1.
BOOK-BAN PROHIBITION
Libraries that indiscriminately ban books will not be eligible for state funds. They must adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights stating “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.”
The library association reported that attempts to censor books reached a 20-year high in 2022, especially those with LGBTQ+ themes and those written by people of color.
PAID TIME OFF
Employers will be required to offer paid vacation for any reason. Workers will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours total. Employers may offer more than 40 hours and employees may take time off after working for 90 days.
AIR FRESHENERS ALLOWED
Police will no longer be able to pull over a motorist solely because there is an object hanging from their rearview mirror. The law was approved after Daunte Wright was pulled over in Minnesota in 2021 for having a dangling air freshener. He was shot when the officer, reaching for her stun gun, instead grabbed her sidearm.
NO VIDEOCONFERENCING ON THE ROAD
Video meetings, streaming or accessing a social media website while driving will be prohibited. There will be an exception for video on a hands-free or voice-activated device or an application requiring the push of no more than a single button to activate or terminate it.
NO INDOOR VAPING
Vaping or smoking an electronic cigarette or cigar in a public indoor space will be prohibited. The law adds electronic smoking devices to the list of items prohibited in indoor public places under the 2008 Smoke Free Illinois Act, which banned regular tobacco products’ indoor use.
LICENSE-PLATE READER RESTRICTIONS
Interstate agreements between law enforcement agencies must specify that license-plate reader technology not be used on cars driven by women coming into Illinois to have abortions.
SURVEILLANCE DRONES
Following the Highland Park parade shooting, lawmakers approved the use of drones by law enforcement to surveil “routed” or “special events.” The drones may not be equipped with weapons or facial-recognition technology.
DEEPFAKE PORN
Victims of digital forgeries known as deepfake pornography may file civil lawsuits against anyone who shares or threatens to share an image that falsely depicts a person exposing genitalia or other private parts or engaging in a sex act. Identifying the image as materially altered is not a defense to liability.
RESTROOMS MAY BE ALL-GENDER MULTIOCCUPANCY
Businesses have the option of installing restrooms that may be used by any gender simultaneously. Current restrooms may be renovated to accommodate all genders. Urinals may not be included and stalls must have floor-to-ceiling, locking dividers.
VOTER REGISTRATION FOR TEENS
Teenagers may pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17 while obtaining a driver’s license or state identification card at a drivers’ services office run by the secretary of state. When turning 18, the legal voting age, they will already be registered to vote.
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A trough system is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 to 48 hours. This is expected to generate an increase in cloudiness and scattered showers mainly across the southern portion of the island chain including Dominica.
Moderate seas are anticipated during tonight with waves peaking near 7.0ft, decreasing to 5.0ft by tomorrow. However, an increase in northerly swells can be expected to affect the northern and western coast by next week Tuesday.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
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. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, where fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the globe’s ongoing conflicts have subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.
In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge, a number of spectators equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents.
“It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who waited in line since 7:30 a.m. to secure a prime waterfront location.
People also lined up early in New York City to nab a spot in Times Square for the midnight ball drop. Officials and party organizers said they’re prepared to keep tens of thousands of revelers safe in the heart of Manhattan, as the city has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
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Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens; the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping of China said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood appeared upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, as well as at concerts and other events held throughout the city.
For India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. In New Delhi, fireworks raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
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Across Japan, people gathered at temples, such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people, and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
In Russia, the country’s military actions in Ukraine have overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year’s final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across Russia also canceled their usual firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s prerecorded address, where the Russian president asserted no force that could divide Russians and stop the country’s development.
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Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped,” said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have canceled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024 will be a year of goodness, prosperity, and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government has banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
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Mayor Eric Adams of New York said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual New Year’s Eve bash. Police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. During last year’s party, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
Security was also heightened across European cities on Sunday.
German authorities said they had detained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year’s Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers are expected to keep order and avoid riots like a year ago. Police in the German capital issued a ban on the traditional use of fire crackers for several streets across the city. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the city, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots.
In Paris, over 1.5 million people are expected to attend celebrations on the Champs-Elysees, with around 90,000 law enforcement officers would be deployed nationwide, top officials said. Celebrations in the French capital will center on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including DJ sets, fireworks, and video projections on the Arc de Triomphe.
In a New Year’s message, President Emmanuel Macron of France predicted that the 2024 European Parliament elections will be crucial to Ukraine’s future and the fate of democracy across Europe.
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McDavid shines in 600th game with a goal and assist, Oilers beat Kings 3-2 in shootout
Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night.
Leon Draisaitl also scored, Stuart Skinner made 26 saves, and the Oilers picked up their fourth straight win.
"Every time we're in this building, it feels like the exact same game," McDavid said. "Rinse and repeat. It's a grind. They're a great team, and I felt we did a good job of just hanging in there."
McDavid fueled the Oilers' comeback in the second period from two goals down, flicking in his low-angle shot off Cam Talbot's helmet for a power-play tally 5:35 into the period and feeding Draisaitl in the slot during 4-on-4 play with 4:31 remaining to tie it up.
McDavid played in his 600th career game and has 316 goals and 581 assists, the fifth-most to start a career behind Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Mike Bossy and Peter Stastny.
McDavid broke a tie with Stastny for fourth-most assists through 600 games, behind Gretzky, Lemieux and Bobby Orr.
"Anytime you're mentioned with those guys, you're doing something right," McDavid said. "Those are three of the game's very, very, very best, you know, so to be with that company obviously means a lot to me what that means. It's a special, special group."
Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, Kevin Fiala scored, and Talbot made 24 saves as the Kings lost their second straight game.
"We did some good things, we did some things that we put ourselves in tough spots, but that's the type of game we've come to expect from these two teams," coach Todd McLellan said. "For the most part, it was a hard fought game."
Kempe's top-end speed factored into both Kings' goals in the first period. It was his blazing entry into the offensive zone that occupied two defenders and left Fiala alone for a slap shot one-timer to open the scoring with 5:16 left.
Kempe then charged in on a breakaway before putting his wrist shot off the right post and in from the right circle for a 2-0 edge with 1:11 remaining. It was his 10th multipoint game, giving Kempe three goals and three assists during a four-game point streak.
"I still feel confident, like I have the last couple years," Kempe said. "Obviously, would still like to see myself score more. Got one tonight, so that was nice, and hopefully I can get on a little bit of a roll."
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Man seriously hurt after shooting in central Phoenix
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 5:36 PM MST|Updated: 48 minutes ago
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - A man is in the hospital after being shot in central Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.
Around 3:30 p.m., Phoenix police were called to a shooting near 15th Avenue and Mulberry Drive, just south of Osborn Road, after people were reported fighting outside.
Police say a man had been shot and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and another man was detained at the scene. An investigation is underway to find out what led to the shooting.
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The Congress burnt the effigy of the BJP government over the issue. (Representational)
Champawat: Expelled BJP leader Kamal Rawat was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a minor girl here, police said.
Police officer Yogesh Upadhyay said Rawat was arrested from Champawat late in the evening and he will be produced in a court Monday.
The Congress burnt the effigy of the BJP government over the issue.
The police had registered a case against Rawat under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The victim underwent a medical examination on Saturday but her statement could not be recorded in the court.
The BJP's Champawat District President Nirmal Mehra said Rawat has been expelled from the party.
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New Year Honours 2024
The New Year Honours 2024 Lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK, including members of the University of Oxford.
Professor Molly Stevens FRS FREng, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics and the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to Medicine. She is also the Deputy Director of the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery.
Professor Stevens obtained her PhD at the University of Nottingham, did her postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and led a highly interdisciplinary research programme at Imperial College London from 2004-2023 where she still holds a part-time position. She has won 40 awards, including the Novo Nordisk Award in 2023, the MRS Mid-Career Researcher Award in 2022, and the American Chemical Society Award in Colloid Chemistry in 2020.
Professor Stevens is a Fellow of eight Professional Bodies, including The Royal Society (FRS) and Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng), and is also a Foreign Member of the National Academy of Engineering and an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Professor Stevens said: ‘I would like to thank my incredible team of researchers and staff who inspire me every day towards the mission of transforming healthcare through biomaterials technologies. All the advances that we have made into the design of new biosensing, therapeutics and regenerative medicine technologies are the result of strong teamwork both inside the lab and through to our external collaborators and key industrial partners. A key focus has been, and will continue to be, designing effective yet accessible technologies that can help in democratising access to healthcare.’
Professor Neil Mortensen MB ChB, MA, MD, FRCS Eng, FDS hon, FRCPS Glas hon, FRCS Edin hon, FRCSI hon, FACS hon, Professor of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Oxford Medical School, has been appointed a Knight Bachelor for services to Surgery. He is also Fellow of Green Templeton College and immediate Past President of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is Past Chair of the British Journal of Surgery Society, previously Editor in Chief of the Journal Colorectal Disease, President of the Ileostomy Association, and has been Past President of the Association of Coloproctology GBI and the Coloproctology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine. He chairs the Lee Placito Research Board for the Medical Sciences Division in the University.
Many congratulations to my Oxford colleagues who are recognised in the New Year Honours list 2024. Their outstanding achievements and service of people across the UK and the world continue to be a source of pride and inspiration for us all.
Professor Irene Tracey CBE FRS FMedSci
Vice Chancellor, University of Oxford
Professor Roger James Goodman, Nissan Professor of Modern Japanese Studies and Warden of St. Antony's College, has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to Social Science.
Professor Goodman was the Head of the Social Sciences Division at the University of Oxford for 10 years from 2008 and Chair of the Council and President of the Academy of Social Sciences for six years between 2015-2021. His research has been focused on Japanese education, anthropology and social policy as well as comparative work on South Korea and the UK.
Professor Goodman said: ‘In the past few years, the importance of high-quality social science research has come to be recognised in the UK as never before; I am delighted therefore that this award acknowledges the collective contribution of the community of social scientists in improving our understanding of the complex world we live in.’
Professor Elizabeth Jane Robertson FRS FMedSci MAE, Professor of Developmental Biology and Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to Medical Sciences. Her research exploits genetic strategies to identify the key pathways that control the growth and development of the mammalian embryo.
She received her PhD from Cambridge and led research groups at Columbia University and Harvard University before joining Oxford in 2004. Professor Robertson’s achievements have been recognised by a host of prizes and awards including the Rockefeller Pearl Meister Greengard Prize (2007), the US Society for Developmental Biology Conklin Medal (2008) the British Society for Developmental Biology Waddington Medal (2009) and the Royal Society “Royal Medal” (2016). She received a ScD from the University of Cambridge in 2020, where she is an Honorary Fellow of Darwin College. Most recently, Robertson was elected an International Member of the US National Academy of Sciences (2021).
Professor Robertson said: ‘I am delighted to have been given this award which recognises the importance of basic research in the field of stem cell and developmental biology. This honour reflects the collective efforts of the current and past members of my research team as well as numerous friends and colleagues with whom I have had the pleasure of working over the course of my career.’
Professor David Rodney (Roger) Heath-Brown FRS, Emeritus Fellow of Maths at the Mathematical Institute, has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Mathematics and Mathematical Research. His work lies in analytic number theory and Diophantine analysis. In particular, he works on prime numbers, exponential sums, the determinant method, and the circle method.
Professor Heath-Brown said: ‘Naturally I am thrilled to receive this honour. It is a reflection of the ever growing importance of mathematics in modern life. Indeed, I have been delighted to see the corresponding growth in the subject at Oxford over the past 40 years, and also within Number Theory - my own research area. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the friendship and support of my colleagues both at Oxford and across the globe. They have made my work a pleasure.’
Professor Julia Mary Yeomans FRS, Professor of Physics and Head of the Rudolf Peierls Centre, has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Physics. Her research addresses a variety of problems in soft matter and biological physics using theoretical and computational tools from statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics.
Professor Yeomans said: ‘The recognition of an OBE is a wonderful surprise. I am grateful to the many students, post-docs and colleagues from all over the world who contribute so much to my enjoyment of research and teaching.’
Professor Daniela Bortoletto, Head of Particle Physics, has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Particle Physics and to Gender Equality.
Professor Bortoletto is an experimental particle physicist working in the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva Switzerland. She was a member of the team that discovered the Higgs boson in 2012.
Professor Bortoletto said: ‘I am profoundly humbled and honoured to receive this recognition. I am committed to furthering both scientific progress in particle physics and the cause of equality in the physical sciences.’
Alexandra Vincent, Head of Divisional Registrar and Chief Operating Officer of the Humanities Division, has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Research Funding.
Vincent leads the development and implementation of administrative and policy frameworks to underpin strategic academic objectives. The Divisional Registrar leads the Divisional Office, has oversight of the administration of the Division’s faculties and other units, and works closely with senior officers across the University and the colleges.
Vincent said: ‘To have received this honour is such a wonderful recognition and I admit to being a little overwhelmed! Across my career I have had the joy of working with some amazing people and this recognition is really a tribute to those fantastic teams and individuals. Having worked in many different aspects of research funding and policy, I am particularly pleased that this highlights the importance of research funding in the arts and humanities and the contribution they make to all of our lives. With my new team, at the University of Oxford, as we look forward to the opening of the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, I am looking forward to continuing to demonstrate how important the arts and humanities are in navigating our way through the big challenges like AI, climate change, as well as social justice and human rights, that make this increasingly complex world.’
Professor Matthew Snape MBBS FRCPCH MD has been appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Public Health, particularly during COVID-19 while working at the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG). He was Professor of Paediatrics and Vaccinology at the OVG until moving to Moderna in August 2022. His principal areas of research relate to vaccines against meningococcal, pneumococcal, influenza, RSV and Ebola virus disease.
Professor Snape said: ‘This is a such a wonderful honour, and I am delighted to receive this recognition. It is especially rewarding that this emphasises the importance of Public Health given the vital role that immunisation has in maintaining the health of the population. This work was only possible due to the wonderful team at the Oxford Vaccine Group, and my gratitude to my colleagues and friends there is profound and heartfelt.’
Dorothy Margaret Whittington, Volunteer at Oxford University Newcomers, has been appointed Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) For services to Volunteering and Higher Education.
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Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it considers its own.
Taiwan split from China amid civil war in 1949, but Beijing continues to regard the island of 23 million with its high-tech economy as Chinese territory and has been ramping up its threat to achieve that by military force if necessary.
“China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose,” Xi said in his annual address, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
China has described Taiwan’s January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections as a choice between war and peace.
Beijing considers the presidential front-runner, William Lai, who currently serves as vice president from the ruling Democratic People’s Party, a “separatist” and has accused him and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen of trying to provoke a Chinese attack on the island.
On Saturday, Chen Binhua, spokesman for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, called Lai a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate earlier that day in which Lai defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
Chen said Lai’s discourse at the debate was “full of confrontational thinking,” adding that the vice president is “the instigator of a potential dangerous war in the Taiwan Strait”.
Lai had said during the debate that Taiwan is not subordinate to China and that he was open to communications with Beijing “as long as there is equality and dignity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.” While Lai doesn’t describe himself as seeking independence from Beijing, he generally maintains Taiwan is already an independent country.
Lai’s election rivals include Hou Yu-ih from the more China-friendly Kuomintang party, and Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People’s Party.
Economic reform
The government has in recent months announced a series of measures to shore up China’s feeble post-pandemic economic recovery, which is being held back by a property slump, local government debt risks and slow global growth.
In his speech, Xi said China would deepen reforms to shore up confidence in the economy.
Xi said China will “consolidate and enhance the positive trend of economic recovery, and achieve stable and long-term economic development,” Xi said.
“We must comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, further boost confidence in development, enhance economic vitality, and make greater efforts to promote education, promote science and technology, and cultivate talents.”
Xi voiced his concerns over difficulties facing some firms’ operations and the hardship facing some people in employment and their daily lives, and the impact of natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes in some regions.
China will promote high-quality development and balance development and security in a well-coordinated way, Xi added.
Analysts expect China’s economic growth to hit the official target of around 5 per cent this year, and Beijing is expected to maintain the same target next year.
Earlier this month, top Chinese leaders met and laid out economic plans for 2024, pledging to take more steps to support the recovery. The central bank has pledged to step up policy adjustments to support the economy and promote a rebound in prices, amid signs of rising deflationary pressures.
AP, Reuters
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2023 Year in Review: Residents are still looking for health care stability
Dec. 31—Every community has its share of big stories each year, and Albert Lea is no different.
While the area did not see any natural disasters this year and it was not a major election year, there was plenty in the way of other breaking news events.
The Tribune editor, publisher and staff sat down at the beginning of December to look back through the big stories of the year and narrow that list to the top 10 with several honorable mentions.
After reviewing the events from 2023, the following are the top 10 stories of the year as voted on by Tribune staff:
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Change after change reported this year in local health care
Each year since 2017 when Mayo Clinic Health System announced its plans to move most inpatient services to the Austin campus, health care changes have been prevalent in the Albert Lea community.
The changes continued this year, not only with the health system itself, but also with other health care entities in the city.
In April, Mayo announced its plans to take down the original Naeve Hospital building and the adjacent building, citing safety concerns.
The Naeve Hospital building, constructed in 1911, had not been used for patient care since 2016 due to concerns with the building's age, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the building became unoccupied as employees started working from home.
The health system has stated it plans to turn the footprint of the building into a commemorative garden in the spring with a small parking lot to the north of the garden to accommodate more handicapped accessible parking stalls.
In November, after weeks of preparation on the interior, construction crews began demolition of the exterior walls of the former hospital building. The demolition continued through the middle of December and included the original building, along with the additions in 1926, 1936 and 1946.
At the end of December, crews were working to clean up the debris and remove the foundation.
Work is slated to begin on the garden in the spring.
Many in the community lamented the demolition of the hospital and said they wished the building could have been saved for another purpose. They recalled memories they or family members had there.
Mayo at the end of November also announced its plan to move all of the services from its HealthReach campus to the main Albert Lea hospital campus in 2024. This includes dialysis, hospice and therapy services.
The health organization likewise announced it would close its Lake Mills location permanently and transition clinical services to its location in Albert Lea.
As an alternative option, it would have a mobile health clinic in Lake Mills two days per week every other week for face-to-face primary care appointments.
Aside from Mayo, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in August announced it would close its location at the end of the year.
Mercy had been in Albert Lea about two years in a portion of the former Herberger's location after being recruited to town by the grass-roots Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition.
The health system cited the global pandemic, challenges in workforce recruitment and differences in regulations crossing into Minnesota as "unsurmountable" barriers.
The Albert Lea clinic was its only location in Minnesota.
Though disappointed, the leaders of the Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition said they would begin reaching out to the other health groups that showed interest in coming to Albert Lea previously and talk to them about the possibility of reconsidering that option.
An announcement about a new partner has not yet been made.
On top of these events, Sheila Calderon, a family nurse practitioner, opened an independent clinic called Patient's Choice Wellness Clinic in September that has a focus on wellness and preventative health. The clinic is in the same building as the Community Foot Clinic.
Calderon has said her goal is to have a personal relationship with her patients, especially after hearing from patients how hard it could be to see their primary doctors.
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Man charged in death of 2-year-old boy
Albert Lea man Austin Navarro in July was charged with second-degree murder and child endangerment in the death of 2-year-old Ahziyas Dampha at Trailside Apartments.
An autopsy revealed Ahziyas suffered from multiple bruises, abrasions, broken ribs and internal bleeding resulting from a lacerated liver and pancreas, according to the Freeborn County Attorney's Office.
The court complaint stated the child was in Navarro's care while his mother was working, along with a 3-month old baby that the woman and Navarro had in common.
The mother told police she had received the first of several text messages at 10:02 a.m. July 6, stating the 2-year-old had fallen down the stairs. She exchanged text messages asking for photos of the child to evaluate his condition and it wasn't until more than an hour and a half later that he reportedly sent a photo showing the child with blood on his lips, severe bruising and appearing unresponsive.
After seeing pictures of the injuries, the mother left work, and when she attempted to walk into the house she had to force the door open because a knife had been wedged in the door.
She found Navarro upstairs locked behind a bedroom door with their 3-month-old baby in his arms and her 2-year-old child laying on the bed unresponsive.
When officers were dispatched to the apartments, at 504 James Ave., an officer was informed that Navarro had left the scene.
The officer stopped Navarro in a vehicle about nine blocks away, and Navarro reportedly stated he had left the scene because he was scared. The 3-month-old baby was also in the vehicle. The infant was later also found to have broken ribs.
Prosecutors in August filed a motion stating they will seek aggravated sentencing in the case because Navarro reportedly injured the child while in a position of trust, the victim was particularly vulnerable due to age and because he was reportedly treated with particular cruelty.
Prosecutors also stated they plan to introduce evidence regarding prior domestic conduct, including bruises that reportedly appeared on Ahziyas' arms, legs, side and face after Navarro and the child's mother started dating. Some bruises reportedly even appeared to be shaped like handprints.
In addition, prosecutors cited calls made in the jail between Navarro and his mother in which Navarro reportedly admitted to assaulting the child.
Navarro's lawyer in December motioned to suppress all confessions, admissions or statements made by his client, noting it would be a violation of his constitutional rights to use the statements as evidence. The lawyer also motioned to dismiss the case, stating there was insufficient probable cause for the arrest and insufficient probable cause to believe he committed the offense.
Navarro is next slated to appear in court March 8.
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County board terminates county administrator; board ultimately promotes county assessor to administrator role, approves other leadership changes
After promoting former Freeborn County Human Resources director Candace Pesch to the role of administrator in October 2022, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners in April voted to terminate Pesch after an almost 2-1/2-hour closed session.
Chairman John Forman said: "At the meeting, the majority of the board concluded that the administrator had not gained the confidence of a majority of the board members during her initial six-month probationary period and that continuation of her employment at this time was not the most appropriate course of action."
The action came on a 3-2 vote, with Brad Edwin, Dawn Kaasa and Chris Shoff voting to terminate Pesch, while Forman and 5th District Commissioner Nicole Eckstrom voted against it. With the vote came the opening of the Human Resources director position as well, which was still being handled at the time by Pesch.
In May, the board approved appointing Assessor Ryan Rasmusson as interim county administrator until a new full-time administrator was hired. Rasmusson had been with the county for over 20 years.
They began advertising for a new administrator again with South Central Service Cooperative of North Mankato.
By July, they had received a pool of 12 applicants, with five candidates identified as being well qualified. However, when three of the candidates withdrew from the recruitment process due to various personal reasons, the board voted to suspend the search, and Rasmusson would continue as interim.
In October, discussions started again about steps to fill the permanent position, and in November the board said they planned to go into closed session to review Rasmusson's performance and consider how to proceed with the position in the future.
After more than six months with Rasmusson as interim administrator, the board voted Nov. 28 to appoint Rasmusson to the permanent role.
The board also voted to appoint Erin Hornberger as the Human Resources manager for the county. She had served as interim since Pesch's departure.
In addition, County Auditor-Treasurer Pat Martinson retired in 2023, and County Recorder Kelly Hendrickson, who before that worked as chief deputy auditor-treasurer, became interim auditor-treasurer.
Talks have begun on combining the Auditor-Treasurer's Office and the Recorder's Office.
On top of the changes, Pesch in the fall filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging she suffered damages when an IT employee reportedly recorded a phone call between herself and two others in March 2022 and then disseminated it to a few other employees.
Pesch, who was working as personnel director at the time of the reported incident, said the "surreptitious recording of Freeborn County employees and third parties was tantamount to a wiretap," according to court documents.
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Group of local investors purchases Freeborn National Bank, Jacobson buildings
After more than a year of planning, a group of Albert Lea investors known as Century Partners LLC in September closed on the first portion of the Freeborn National Bank building formerly owned by Mortarr.
In October, the Albert Lea City Council approved the purchase agreement for the city-owned portion of the building and by December, the group opened up the first floor of the bank building for its first event
The investment group is called Century Partners and is made up of a group of five local couples: Mark and Emma Habben, Ron and Brittany Eriksmoen, Jon and Abby Murray, Luke and Kelsey Routh, and Robert and Angie Hoffman.
Their plans, for what they are calling The Broadway, include turning the lower level of the bank building into an event center with health and beauty suites on the second and likely third floors.
The lower level of the Jacobson Building is planned to have a coffee shop in the front and pizzeria and bar in the back. The front three suites in the Jacobson building overlooking Broadway are planned to be offices, and there are also plans for a rooftop patio.
Built in 1922, Freeborn National Bank was originally constructed as a bank on the first floor and medical and professional offices in the upper floors. The Jacobson's first two floors were constructed in 1888, and the two upper floors were added in 1923. The buildings share a staircase and an elevator. The city purchased the building in 1998 and in 2006 spent about $2 million to restore the exterior of the bank building, including tuckpointing, a new roof, a skylight and new water, sewer and electrical service to the buildings, among other improvements. Mortarr had owned its portion of the bank building since November 2018, and the city had leased out the lower level of the Jacobson building first for Prairie Wind Coffee and then The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro.
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All Together Albert Lea Inclusive Playground moves closer to reality; committee brings in large-scale kites for fundraising event
A group of residents fundraising for a new inclusive playground at Edgewater Park made significant progress toward their goal in 2023 with hopes of breaking ground on the park in late spring or summer 2024.
The $1.25 million project will be a space that allows everyone, regardless of ability, a chance to play. Inclusive playgrounds are designed not only for individuals with physical disabilities, but also those with autism and other sensory disorders.
The group's crowning fundraiser of the year was its Let Inclusion Fly! Kite Festival, which brought in giant kites through Great American Kites & Events out of Missouri to Edgewater Park in August at the location of where the playground will be built.
Besides the large kites, there was face-painting, a dunk tank, a raffle and food vendors. There were also tables for children to make their own kites and other kites for sale. The area Lions clubs hosted a ring toss.
The event raised about $90,000, including a $52,500 match from a group of area donors.
The committee has about $150,000 left to raise and in December started selling bricks to donors for $250. They are also planning a Plunge for the Park on Feb. 10, where people are forming teams to jump in Fountain Lake during The Big Freeze to raise money for the playground. There will be a chili cookoff and bake sale in the Edgewater Bay Pavilion.
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Residents mourn death of 11-year-old bicyclist after crash, rally around family of boy
Eleven-year-old Ayden Michael Brackey died Aug. 11 after a collision with a car at the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Marshall Street in Albert Lea.
Police stated Viola Marian Matson, 89, of Albert Lea was driving southbound on Bridge Avenue with a green light when a westbound Brackey on his bicycle crossed in front of her vehicle and was struck.
The boy was taken by Mayo Ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, where he died a short while later.
A GoFundMe account was quickly set up for Ayden's family and to date has raised over $22,000.
"Ayden loved fishing, baseball, biking, swimming and hanging with family and friends," the GoFundMe page states.
A memorial remained at the intersection for several weeks after the crash with classmates and other community members leaving items in his memory.
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City refreshes logo, places it on new downtown water
Who would have thought that a logo and a water tower would garner so much discussion, but they were some of the most talked about news on social media this year.
The Albert Lea City Council in February began discussions about what city staff described as a "refreshed" city logo. At that time, the logo — which was created by former Albert Lea Mayor Marv Wangen — had been in place since 1977.
The idea to consider a new logo came up as the council talked about what to paint on the new central water tower off of Newton Avenue in downtown Albert Lea.
City staff worked with a marketing firm to generate concepts for the new logo and convened focus groups to review the concepts. A majority favored a completely new logo, though city councilors and city leaders favored an update or refresh, rather than a whole new design.
The city ultimately hired an artist from a different community to come up with options for a refreshed logo.
The ideas were met with mixed reactions. Some residents were upset and wanted to submit their own ideas, and some wanted to keep the old logo.
The council ultimately voted to approve a design that included a triangle, with the blue representing water and the green representing land, joined with a white curved line, which could represent the interstates or trails. Instead of having "The city of Albert Lea," the refreshed logo just includes "Albert Lea" with joining Ls like in Wangen's original design.
City leaders said the logo would be rolled out slowly and would be replaced on vehicles and equipment as those need to be replaced.
The logo was ultimately painted on the new water tower, which was completed during the summer after a more than 2-1/2-year project, which included demolition of the old tower, constructing the new one and painting it, too.
The tower replaces an older water tower near the same location. At 179.5 feet tall — 18 stories — it stands 44 1/2 feet higher than the original tower and stores 1 million gallons of water.
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Downtown Albert Lea seeing growth, more projects in the works
In addition to the Freeborn National Bank and Jacobson buildings, there were lots of other projects taking place in the downtown this year — and more are to come in 2024.
The Albert Lea Real Estate Fund entered into a purchase agreement in June with the city of Albert Lea for four properties on South Broadway. The fund is made up of a group of local investors and the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency collaborating with a firm called REVocity out of Northfield.
Plans call for mixed use, including retail on the main levels and housing on the upper floors.
The group also bought the Wedge-Jones Building, at the corner of Broadway and Main Street. The goal for that building is to honor the history of the building and renovate it using historic tax credits. It is likely to include a restaurant on the main level and office space on the upper floors.
Across Main Street from the Wedge-Jones Building, two buildings that were transformed into what is now Hope Church, opened in time for Easter.
A new sewing shop opened on North Broadway, along with boutique Gorgeous Sorrels, consignment store Grace & Glory and creative space The Hive. The former Innovision building was sold, though plans have not yet been announced about what will go in its place.
The city of Albert Lea, the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce, the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street Program came together in April to launch a redevelopment challenge for the former Hobby Shop at 132 S. Broadway.
More is expected to be announced about a new potential owner in the first quarter of 2024.
Work is also underway on The Hatch, which is intended to be a makerspace on Washington Avenue. The building will aim to provide a collaborative environment for local entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and students to explore and develop their ideas. Owners Nic and Sarah Lang also announced plans for the BRICK + MORTAR Market, which will feature juried artisan, handmade products that are made locally or by other artisans in the state or neighboring states.
The couple is developing plans for a few other buildings on the block, too.
More and more of the upper levels of the downtown buildings are being turned into apartments to provide more opportunities for renters.
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The city of Albert Lea and Albert Lea Economic Development Agency continue to make housing a priority and work toward new developments.
A variety of new options were in the works this year to bring expanded housing to the community.
The Ramsey School Apartments opened on Fourth Street on the site of the former Ramsey School.
The building was converted into 12 units — six on each floor — including two studio apartments, six one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom apartments.
While the apartments themselves are all completely remodeled, the hallways are reminiscent of the former school.
The Albert Lea City Council in June approved a purchase agreement with Albert Lea Real Estate Fund LP, which is a partnership between a team of local investors, a Northfield firm called REVocity and the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency, for the four city-owned properties at 310, 314, 324 and 332 S. Broadway.
The purchase agreement states the city will essentially take the property off the market as it works with the group for a development agreement. Plans call for mixed-use development on the block with commercial space and rental housing units.
The council in August approved a tax-increment finance redevelopment district and plan for the block. The city continues to look at how it can help the project and will be working to get funding from the state for gap financing.
In addition, the city continues working with a company called Tapestry Companies for more than 60 units of low- to moderate-income apartments and more than 60 units of senior housing on the Blazing Star Landing.
The council in July approved a purchase agreement with the company for four acres of property in the middle of the Blazing Star Landing along Garfield Avenue to accommodate the new units.
The company has turned in an application for housing tax credits through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and should get word whether it is awarded the credits at the end of the year or early 2024.
Work is also underway to bring another 96 additional units to the Front Street Apartments. Unique Opportunities LLC has already constructed 48 units and now wishes to build a second larger apartment building east of the existing building, as well as garages.
Crews continue working on Sky Flats at the site of the former Marketplace Foods. These will have 50 non-subsidized market rate one- and two-bedroom apartments.
The council in October approved a second extension for the project, which allows the developers through March 31 to complete the project.
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Shell Rock River Watershed District awarded remaining money to complete dredging of Fountain Lake
The Minnesota Legislature in its last session approved a bonding bill that included $9 million for the dredging of Fountain Lake.
The money, which has been up in the air for a few years, will allow for the completion of the dredging on the lake and will include the east basin of the main bay up to the Fountain Lake dam, Bancroft Channel and parts of Bancroft Bay. The work is expected to remove an additional 600,000 cubic yards of sediment from the lake.
The Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers in November approved a contract with Geosyntec Consultants Inc. for design and permitting services tied to the project. The contract includes data collection, land assessments, concept drawings, evaluation of the confined disposal facility, engineering design, development of the environmental assessment worksheet, all permitting, construction administration, bid support and project management.
District Administrator Andy Henschel said he hopes to have the permits in hand sometime in mid- to late 2024 so the project can go out for bids at the end of 2024. If permits meet this timeline, the district could potentially hire a contractor in late 2024 or early 2025 with plans to start dredging in early 2025.
Honorable mentions
* Devin Michael Weiland was sentenced in February to a combined 50 years in prison after he was convicted of shooting three people during an eight-hour standoff in November 2020 at Shady Oaks apartments.
* Big Lots and Dollar Tree open in the remaining space formerly occupied by Shopko; realty investors under the name of Northbridge Partners LLC purchase a portion of the Northbridge Mall in Albert Lea last week from former owners, The Carrington Co.
* City of Albert Lea, Freeborn County respond to changes with new cannabis laws, pass ordinances restricting use in parks and public areas.
* Albert Lea American Legion Riders raise money for a new Freedom Rock; artist paints boulder on the Freeborn County Courthouse lawn.
* Riverland Community College President Adenuga Atewologun retires; Kathleen "Kat" Linaker named new president
* Teen charged with pulling gun on Walmart employee
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and Venezuela announced Saturday that they have restarted repatriation flights of Venezuelans migrants in Mexico, the latest move by countries in the region to take on a flood of people traveling north to the United States.
The move comes as authorities say at least 10,000 migrants a day have been arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, many of them asylum seekers. It also comes as a migrant caravan of thousands of people from across the region — largely Venezuelans — has trekked through southern Mexico this week.
The repatriation flights are part of an agreement made between regional leaders during a summit in Mexico in October that aimed to seek solutions for migration levels that show few signs of slowing down.
Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Relations said the two countries began repatriations with a flight on Friday and a second on Saturday in an effort to “strengthen their cooperation on migration issues.” The statement also said the two countries plan to implement social and work programs for those repatriated to Venezuela.
“Mexico and Venezuela reiterate their commitment to address the structural causes that fuel irregular migration in the region, and to achieve a humanitarian management of such flows,” the statement read.
Mexico’s government said it previously carried out a similar repatriation flight last Jan. 20 with 110 people.
Venezuelan authorities said Saturday that 207 Venezuelans had landed in Caracas on one of the latest flights.
Gustavo Vizcaino, director of Venezuela’s migration agency, said the migrants came on a “voluntary return flight,” part of a 2018 program of President Nicolas Maduro’s government seeking to bring back Venezuelans who have fled the country’s economic and political crisis.
As migration has soared in recent years, the U.S. government has pressured Latin American nations to control the movement of migrants north, but many transit countries have struggled to deal with the quantities of people.
This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other Biden administration officials were in Mexico City to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador about the high levels of migrants landing on the U.S.-Mexico border.
López Obrador said he also spoke about the issue in a phone call with Presient Joe Biden on Dec. 20.
“He asked — Joe Biden asked to speak with me — he was worried about the situation on the border because of the unprecedented number of migrants arriving at the border,” Mexico’s leader said. “He called me, saying we had to look for a solution together.”
López Obrador has said he is willing to help, but in exchange he wants the U.S. to send more development aid to migrants’ home countries and to reduce or eliminate sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela.
Mexico’s president and other critics of American foreign policy have cited the sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela as one of the root causes of high migration.
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Many months of war predicted as Netanyahu defies US talk of Palestinian rule
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Arafat Barbakh and Dan Williams
Cairo/Gaza/Jerusalem: Israeli jets have intensified attacks on central Gaza, residents and medics said, as battles raged through the rubble of towns and refugee camps in a war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would take “many more months” to end.
Netanyahu’s comments signal no let-up in a campaign that has killed many thousands and levelled much of Gaza, while his vow to restore Israeli control over the enclave’s border with Egypt raises new questions over an eventual two-state solution.
The Israeli military will release some reservists who were called up to fight Hamas in Gaza, a move it said would help the economy as the country prepares for a prolonged war.
Airstrikes pounded al-Maghazi and al-Bureij in the centre of Gaza, killing 10 people in one house and driving more to flee to Rafah on the border with Egypt from front lines where Israeli tanks are battling Hamas fighters.
Rockets fired from Gaza raced toward central Israel overnight, triggering sirens throughout the central and southern parts of the country. Israeli media carried footage of numerous interceptions. There were no reports of any direct hits.
Hamas’ armed wing said the barrage was in response to “massacres against civilians” in Gaza.
As 2023 drew to a close, Palestinians in Gaza prayed for a ceasefire but had little hope the new year would be better.
“Tonight the sky in world countries will be lit by firecrackers, and joyful laughs will fill the air. In Gaza our skies are now filled with Israeli missiles and tank shells that land on innocent, homeless civilians,” said Zainab Khalil, 57, a resident from northern Gaza now in Rafah.
The stated goal of Israel’s military is to eliminate Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that launched a surprise cross-border assault on Israeli towns on October 7, killing 1200 people, mostly civilians, and grabbing 240 hostages.
Israel’s air and artillery bombardment has killed more than 21,800 people according to health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza, with many more feared dead in the rubble, and pushed nearly all of its 2.3 million people from their homes.
Palestinian health ministry casualty figures do not differentiate between fighters and civilians but the ministry has said that 70 per cent of Gaza’s dead are women and people under 18. Israel disputes Palestinian casualty figures and says it has killed 8000 fighters.
Israel blockaded most food, fuel and medicine after the October 7 attack. It said on Sunday that it was ready to let ships from some Western countries deliver aid directly to Gaza’s shores after security checks in Cyprus.
Gemma Connell, an official with the UN humanitarian agency OCHA, said that many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing to Rafah had no possessions and nowhere to sleep.
“I just am so fearful that the amount of deaths that we’ve been seeing is going to increase exponentially both because of this renewed offensive but also because of these conditions which are literally unbelievable,” she said.
The United States, Israel’s main ally, has urged it to scale down the war and European states have signalled alarm at the extent of Palestinian civilian suffering.
However Netanyahu’s comments last week, when he said he would not resign despite opinion polls showing his government is broadly unpopular and defended his security record despite the October 7 attack, indicate that there will be no easing any time soon.
Netanyahu said the “the war is at its height” and Israel would have to retake control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, an area now crammed with civilians who have fled the carnage across the rest of the enclave.
Retaking the border could also constitute a de facto reversal of Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, raising new questions over the future of the enclave and prospects for a Palestinian state.
Washington said Israel should allow a Palestinian government to control Gaza when the conflict is over.
“We just take a fundamentally different view here in terms of what post-conflict Gaza needs to look like,” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on ABC television.
Israel’s hard-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich fuelled concerns about the offensive’s aims on Sunday by calling for Palestinians to leave Gaza and make way for Israelis who could “make the desert bloom”.
That clashed with the official Israeli government position that Gazans will be able to return to their homes. Smotrich and other hardline coalition ministers have been excluded from the core war cabinet but have pushed to take part in decisions about the conflict.
In his last comments as Israeli foreign minister before switching to the energy portfolio on Sunday, Eli Cohen said the border was the likely source of weaponry Hamas had obtained over recent years.
Senior Palestinian Authority official Hussein al-Sheikh in the Israeli-occupied West Bank said via social media that Israel taking over the border was evidence of a decision “to completely return the occupation”.
“We moved here from Khan Younis on the basis that Rafah was a safe place. There is no space in Rafah as it is overcrowded with displaced [people],” said Umm Mohammed, 45, a displaced Palestinian woman sheltering by the border.
“If they control the border, where will people go?” she asked, saying that would be a disaster.
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‘Coldest storm of the season’ to usher in new year, weather officials say
It’s looking like a chilly, wet start to the new year for Southern California.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance for light precipitation on New Year’s Day is up to 40 percent, but the brunt of a storm system is expected to hit the area Tuesday night.
Weather officials are forecasting the “coldest storm of the season so far” to bring up to an inch of rain in most parts of SoCal. Communities at higher elevations may see up to two inches of rain before it turns to snow around 4,500 feet.
“A series of storms will bring periods of light to moderate rain and mountain snow to the area through the week, [with the] strongest on Wednesday,” the National Weather Service said.
There is a 20 percent chance of snow falling as low as 4,000 feet, potentially impacting the Grapevine near the 5 Freeway.
Temperatures are forecast to remain below normal for the beginning of 2024, with Wednesday and Thursday being the coolest days of the week, NWS said.
High surf conditions will also continue to impact coastal regions through next weekend.
“Large ocean waves will continue to lower through Monday but will peak again Wednesday night and especially Sunday of next week,” weather officials said.
Wave heights in SoCal could reach up to 15 feet in Ventura County coastal areas and up to 12 feet off the L.A. County Coast.
The National Weather Service urges residents to remain out of and away from the water and to be cautious of the additional flood risks during high tide.
Mask mandate reinstated at Los Angeles County healthcare facilities
As for New Year’s Eve celebrations, chances of rain diminish as Sunday evening goes on, with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees throughout most of Southern California.
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Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it considers its own.
Taiwan split from China amid civil war in 1949, but Beijing continues to regard the island of 23 million with its high-tech economy as Chinese territory and has been ramping up its threat to achieve that by military force if necessary.
“China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose,” Xi said in his annual address, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
China has described Taiwan’s January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections as a choice between war and peace.
Beijing considers the presidential front-runner, William Lai, who currently serves as vice president from the ruling Democratic People’s Party, a “separatist” and has accused him and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen of trying to provoke a Chinese attack on the island.
On Saturday, Chen Binhua, spokesman for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, called Lai a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate earlier that day in which Lai defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
Chen said Lai’s discourse at the debate was “full of confrontational thinking,” adding that the vice president is “the instigator of a potential dangerous war in the Taiwan Strait”.
Lai had said during the debate that Taiwan is not subordinate to China and that he was open to communications with Beijing “as long as there is equality and dignity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.” While Lai doesn’t describe himself as seeking independence from Beijing, he generally maintains Taiwan is already an independent country.
Lai’s election rivals include Hou Yu-ih from the more China-friendly Kuomintang party, and Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People’s Party.
Economic reform
The government has in recent months announced a series of measures to shore up China’s feeble post-pandemic economic recovery, which is being held back by a property slump, local government debt risks and slow global growth.
In his speech, Xi said China would deepen reforms to shore up confidence in the economy.
Xi said China will “consolidate and enhance the positive trend of economic recovery, and achieve stable and long-term economic development,” Xi said.
“We must comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, further boost confidence in development, enhance economic vitality, and make greater efforts to promote education, promote science and technology, and cultivate talents.”
Xi voiced his concerns over difficulties facing some firms’ operations and the hardship facing some people in employment and their daily lives, and the impact of natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes in some regions.
China will promote high-quality development and balance development and security in a well-coordinated way, Xi added.
Analysts expect China’s economic growth to hit the official target of around 5 per cent this year, and Beijing is expected to maintain the same target next year.
Earlier this month, top Chinese leaders met and laid out economic plans for 2024, pledging to take more steps to support the recovery. The central bank has pledged to step up policy adjustments to support the economy and promote a rebound in prices, amid signs of rising deflationary pressures.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the "latest technological frontier," Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
"Always a bad idea," Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that "any use of AI requires caution and humility."
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. "These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system," Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don't make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won't soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines "whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment," Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: "I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI."
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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ComSAR on rescue mission to assist injured hiker in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Combined Search and Rescue Team is conducting an operation to assist an injured hiker in the Franklin Mountains on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 31.
The incident is happening on the eastern side of the Franklin Mountains near Gunnison Drive and Devil’s Tower Circle in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department’s X account.
No details are immediately available about how badly injured the hiker is.
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Asia Ushers in 2024 Amidst Fireworks and Global Conflicts
As the world bid adieu to 2023, Asian countries welcomed 2024 with vibrant celebrations and illuminations, symbolizing a hopeful leap into the new year. From the grandeur of Sydney Harbor Bridge’s fireworks display in Australia to the muted festivities in conflict-ridden regions, the globe ushered in the new year under contrasting skies.
A Kaleidoscope of Celebrations
Asia set the stage ablaze with fireworks displays and brightly lit signs. Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and several other East and Southeast Asian nations marked the onset of 2024 with fireworks, signifying optimism for the coming year. Over a million spectators experienced a breathtaking 12-minute firework display in Sydney, Australia, against the silhouetted backdrop of the iconic Opera House. In Auckland, New Zealand, landmarks were illuminated, accompanied by a 500-kilogram pyrotechnics display. Simultaneous celebrations were seen in Samoa, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, and Macau.
The Shadow of Conflict
However, the merriment was not universal. The ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine cast a long shadow over the celebrations, leading to muted or even canceled festivities in some regions. The heightened security concerns resonated in regions beyond the epicenters of conflict. European cities and New York City bolstered their security measures, wary of potential extremist threats. Countries like Pakistan observed a ban on New Year’s Eve celebrations as a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.
The Year Ahead: Hope and Challenges
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his New Year address, emphasized economic recovery, whereas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought global support for victory over Russia in his message. The Queen of Denmark made headlines with her unexpected abdication announcement during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech. The global panorama was a blend of aspirations, challenges, and surprises as the world stepped into 2024.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three suspects were taken into custody after a police chase that ended in a crash on the I-40 bridge Saturday night, according to Arkansas State Police.
Reports say the West Memphis Police Department initiated the pursuit around 9 p.m. The suspects hit another vehicle, but no one was seriously hurt in the crash.
Three suspects were taken into custody. Two of the suspects were arrested and transported to the Crittenden County Detention Center, and the third was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital for evaluation, police say.
The suspects were reportedly driving a stolen Dodge Charger.
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A clash between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters who were attacking a commercial freighter and US Navy helicopters responding to the ship’s distress call ended Sunday morning with the killing of all the crew members on three Houthi boats, the Pentagon said, a sharp escalation of violence at a moment when the White House is considering direct strikes on Iran’s proxies in the Middle East.
It appeared to be the first time that US and allied forces patrolling the Red Sea, a critical waterway for oil and other shipments, have engaged in a deadly firefight with the Houthis since their attacks on ships began in October, following the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas. President Biden has said he wants to avoid direct military attacks on the Houthis in Yemen, to avoid escalating a Middle East conflict that is already threatening to spread throughout the region.
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But in the fight that broke out Sunday morning, Navy forces had little choice, at least according to the account given by US Central Command.
The Houthis had launched an attack on the freighter, the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged container ship, and were attempting to board it. As the ship’s security forces tried to hold the attackers at bay, helicopters from the USS Eisenhower carrier group arrived to chase them away and the Houthis opened fire on them.
“The small boats fired upon the U.S. helicopters with crew-served weapons and small arms,” Central Command said in a statement. “The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four small boats, and killing the crews.” Central Command did not say how many had been killed, but in a statement later Sunday the Houthis said that 10 of their fighters were dead.
“The American enemy bears the consequences of this crime,” they said in a statement, and “its military movements in the Red Sea to protect Israeli ships won’t prevent” the Houthis from “performing their religious, moral and humanitarian duty in support and aid of those who have been wronged in Palestine and Gaza.”
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The incident now presents a difficult choice for Biden and his administration. Senior officials said they must decide whether to strike Houthi missile and drone sites in Yemen, or wait to see whether the Houthis back off after the sinking of three of their fast boats and the deaths of their fighters.
Ten days ago, the administration declassified intelligence indicating that Iranian paramilitary groups were coordinating the Houthi attacks, providing targeting information about commercial shipping passing through the waterway and the Suez Canal. Israel is heavily dependent on Red Sea shipping traffic.
In response to the attacks, the United States has created a multinational naval task force to protect commercial ships in both the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The effort, known as Operation Prosperity Guardian, so far includes about 20 countries, among them Britain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the Seychelles, and Spain. Most Arab states have declined to join, with the exception of the tiny Gulf state of Bahrain, which hosts a major US naval base, home to the 5th Fleet, and recently concluded a security agreement with the United States.
Senior Pentagon commanders have been pressing for more aggressive action against the range of Iranian proxies that are attacking US forces, including in Syria and Iraq. Last week, the United States struck a base in Iraq used by Kataib Hezbollah after an attack that injured three US troops, leaving one in critical condition.
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But the most urgent problem appears to be in the Red Sea, where the Houthis have launched dozens of missile and drone attacks against commercial ships in response to Israel’s war against another Iranian-backed group, Hamas.
While US forces have struck missile and drone launching sites in Syria and Iraq, Biden has been reluctant to order the same against Houthi bases in Yemen. The caution is driven by many considerations, but chief among them is that Saudi Arabia wants to move beyond its costly war in Yemen. Escalating the conflict with the Houthis, who control the capital, Sanaa, and much of the country’s north, could sink a painstakingly negotiated truce.
“Everybody is looking for a way to de-escalate tensions,” Tim Lenderking, the US special envoy for Yemen, said in an interview in December. “The idea is not to engulf the region in a wider war, but rather to use the tools available to us to encourage the Houthis to dial back their reckless behavior.”
At least, that was the strategy until Sunday.
While the United States had shot down Houthi missiles and drones, deployed warships, and created the task force to protect shipping, the one thing it had not appeared to do was engage directly with the Iranian-backed militia. That self-imposed moratorium ended with the clash to protect the Maersk ship.
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Pentagon officials have worked up detailed plans for striking missile and drone bases in Yemen, and some of the facilities where fast boats of the kind used to attack the Maersk container ship appear to be tied up. But there is some concern that such strikes would play into Iran’s game plan.
“I have doubts on what strikes would do,” said Adam Clements, a former US Army attache for Yemen. “The Iran-Houthi relationship greatly benefits from conflict, so why create more?”
But several senior retired US officers with experience in the Gulf region say it is essential to reestablish American deterrence, a view echoed by many in the Pentagon. In 2016, the US struck three Houthi missile sites with Tomahawk cruise missiles after the Houthis fired on Navy and commercial vessels. The Houthis’ attacks stopped.
The situation today is different. The Houthis have vowed to continue attacking until adequate supplies of food and medicine are allowed into the Gaza Strip, where a humanitarian disaster has been unfolding since the Israeli assault began. The assault followed the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack on Israel that, Israeli officials say, killed 1,200.
In Israel shortly after midnight Monday, sirens sounded across the central part of the country warning of incoming rocket fire from Gaza.
So far the administration has bet that assembling the international naval task force in the Red Sea is the best way to isolate the Houthis, and reduces the group’s ability to cast itself as fighting the United States or Israel.
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The countries that are participating — and many that are sitting on the sidelines — have both a commercial and a security stake in the initiative. Maersk had just resumed shipping before the attack on the Hangzhou; it has now suspended shipments again.
Yemeni political analysts, and the Houthis themselves, have dismissed the task force as an ineffective exercise that will do little to deter the Houthis, who say that they crave a direct confrontation with the United States.
The Pentagon has a separate concern: deterring attacks on US forces.
“The bigger issue is that the US since early October has also been accepting as normal persistent Houthi missile and drone attacks” on the Red Sea, said Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, a retired 5th Fleet commander.
“Not responding when US forces are attacked in any fashion risks the lives of US sailors and Marines if a missile were to make it past US defenses,’’ he said. “It also sets a new precedent that attacking a US ship carries low risk of retaliation and as we have seen invites more attacks from the Houthis.”
This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
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Midfielder Tyler Boyd traded from Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy to Nashville
Former U.S. national team midfielder Tyler Boyd was traded from the LA Galaxy to Nashville on Saturday, the winger's 28th birthday.
LA received an international roster slot in both 2024 and 2025 plus $75,000 per season in general allocation money, which can be used to reduce a player's allocation against the salary cap. LA may receive up to $625,000 in GAM conditioned on Boyd's performance with Nashville.
Boyd had eight goals in 39 matches for LA in all competitions this year, including seven league goals. He joined Major League Soccer this year after playing in New Zealand, Portugal and Turkey. He had four goals in 35 matches from 2019-22 with Turkey's Beşiktaş.
He went on loan to Sivasspor in 2021 and had five goals in 14 appearances, then had two goals in 23 appearances during a loan to Çaykur Rizespor.
Boyd scored two goals in 10 international appearances from 2016-19.
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DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.
The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28, matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28, split over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. They finished one shy of the record for the four major American and Canadian leagues, set by the Chicago Cardinals during World War II.
“I feel amazing,” Cunningham said. “We just kept battling. It’s been a long stretch, all these losses, but I’m just happy to be part of a group of guys who don’t quit.”
Jalen Duren had 18 points and 17 rebounds for Detroit (3-29) while Kevin Knox II scored 17 points.
“I’m just so happy we were able to get that,” Duren said. “We’ve been fighting hard for a couple of months to get one, and we’ve been through a lot of adversity.”
Pascal Siakam had 35 points and Dennis Schroder scored 28 for Toronto, which was playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks earlier in the day. They received RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, but they were not available on Saturday.
“It was a very emotional day for everyone,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “I’m really proud of the energy our guys had, taking everything into account.
“I also don’t want to take anything away from what Detroit did. They played a really good game and hit some very, very timely shots.”
The Pistons led 90-86 going into the fourth and neither team was able to put together a run until back-to-back 3-pointers by Cunningham and Jaden Ivey made it 110-99 with 5:50 to go.
Toronto responded with an 8-2 run, including six points from Scottie Barnes, but Cunningham’s jumper made it 114-107 and the Pistons got three straight stops against Siakam. Another jumper by Cunningham moved the margin to nine with 1:34 to play.
Siakam’s 3-pointer made it 126-122 with 17 seconds left, but the Pistons clinched the game from the line. Gary Trent Jr. hit a 3-pointer with a second left, but the celebration was already beginning.
“I’ve been in a ton of locker rooms my whole life, but that’s a first for me,” Pistons coach Monty Williams said. “Guys were screaming. I was almost in tears. I’m just so happy for our guys and for everyone in the locker room.”
The Raptors trailed by eight points at halftime, but Siakam and Trent scored 24 points in eight minutes to put Toronto ahead 75-74. Siakam finished with 20 of Toronto’s 42 points in the quarter, and more importantly, drove Cunningham to the bench with four fouls.
“I challenged both (Siakam) and Scottie at halftime,” Rajakovic said. “I told them that we needed more from them in the second half, and they both did a really good job.”
The Raptors scored 83 points in the second half after only putting up 44 in the first.
“We missed some free throws and we missed a bunch of layups that we usually make,” Rajakovic said.
UP NEXT
Raptors: Host Cleveland on Monday night.
Pistons: At Houston on Monday night.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Associated Press writer Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, contributed to this report.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Many months of war predicted as Netanyahu defies US talk of Palestinian rule
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Arafat Barbakh and Dan Williams
Cairo/Gaza/Jerusalem: Israeli jets have intensified attacks on central Gaza, residents and medics said, as battles raged through the rubble of towns and refugee camps in a war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would take “many more months” to end.
Netanyahu’s comments signal no let-up in a campaign that has killed many thousands and levelled much of Gaza, while his vow to restore Israeli control over the enclave’s border with Egypt raises new questions over an eventual two-state solution.
The Israeli military will release some reservists who were called up to fight Hamas in Gaza, a move it said would help the economy as the country prepares for a prolonged war.
Airstrikes pounded al-Maghazi and al-Bureij in the centre of Gaza, killing 10 people in one house and driving more to flee to Rafah on the border with Egypt from front lines where Israeli tanks are battling Hamas fighters.
Rockets fired from Gaza raced toward central Israel overnight, triggering sirens throughout the central and southern parts of the country. Israeli media carried footage of numerous interceptions. There were no reports of any direct hits.
Hamas’ armed wing said the barrage was in response to “massacres against civilians” in Gaza.
As 2023 drew to a close, Palestinians in Gaza prayed for a ceasefire but had little hope the new year would be better.
“Tonight the sky in world countries will be lit by firecrackers, and joyful laughs will fill the air. In Gaza our skies are now filled with Israeli missiles and tank shells that land on innocent, homeless civilians,” said Zainab Khalil, 57, a resident from northern Gaza now in Rafah.
The stated goal of Israel’s military is to eliminate Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that launched a surprise cross-border assault on Israeli towns on October 7, killing 1200 people, mostly civilians, and grabbing 240 hostages.
Israel’s air and artillery bombardment has killed more than 21,800 people according to health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza, with many more feared dead in the rubble, and pushed nearly all of its 2.3 million people from their homes.
Palestinian health ministry casualty figures do not differentiate between fighters and civilians but the ministry has said that 70 per cent of Gaza’s dead are women and people under 18. Israel disputes Palestinian casualty figures and says it has killed 8000 fighters.
Israel blockaded most food, fuel and medicine after the October 7 attack. It said on Sunday that it was ready to let ships from some Western countries deliver aid directly to Gaza’s shores after security checks in Cyprus.
Gemma Connell, an official with the UN humanitarian agency OCHA, said that many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing to Rafah had no possessions and nowhere to sleep.
“I just am so fearful that the amount of deaths that we’ve been seeing is going to increase exponentially both because of this renewed offensive but also because of these conditions which are literally unbelievable,” she said.
The United States, Israel’s main ally, has urged it to scale down the war and European states have signalled alarm at the extent of Palestinian civilian suffering.
However Netanyahu’s comments last week, when he said he would not resign despite opinion polls showing his government is broadly unpopular and defended his security record despite the October 7 attack, indicate that there will be no easing any time soon.
Netanyahu said the “the war is at its height” and Israel would have to retake control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, an area now crammed with civilians who have fled the carnage across the rest of the enclave.
Retaking the border could also constitute a de facto reversal of Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, raising new questions over the future of the enclave and prospects for a Palestinian state.
Washington said Israel should allow a Palestinian government to control Gaza when the conflict is over.
“We just take a fundamentally different view here in terms of what post-conflict Gaza needs to look like,” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on ABC television.
Israel’s hard-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich fuelled concerns about the offensive’s aims on Sunday by calling for Palestinians to leave Gaza and make way for Israelis who could “make the desert bloom”.
That clashed with the official Israeli government position that Gazans will be able to return to their homes. Smotrich and other hardline coalition ministers have been excluded from the core war cabinet but have pushed to take part in decisions about the conflict.
In his last comments as Israeli foreign minister before switching to the energy portfolio on Sunday, Eli Cohen said the border was the likely source of weaponry Hamas had obtained over recent years.
Senior Palestinian Authority official Hussein al-Sheikh in the Israeli-occupied West Bank said via social media that Israel taking over the border was evidence of a decision “to completely return the occupation”.
“We moved here from Khan Younis on the basis that Rafah was a safe place. There is no space in Rafah as it is overcrowded with displaced [people],” said Umm Mohammed, 45, a displaced Palestinian woman sheltering by the border.
“If they control the border, where will people go?” she asked, saying that would be a disaster.
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New Year’s Eve crash closes multiple lanes on I-85 in north Charlotte; three taken to hospital
A car crash sent three people to the hospital and closed multiple southbound lanes on I-85 in north Charlotte on Sunday.
ALSO READ: 2 trapped, 3 hospitalized after cars crash on E Independence Boulevard
Officials say the crash happened around 6:15 p.m. on I-85 near Graham Street and originally closed four of the five lanes.
According to MEDIC, three people were taken to the hospital, all with serious injuries.
Charlotte Fire crews are responding to multiple vehicle accidents across the Charlotte area tonight. Please stay safe this New Year’s Eve, so you and those you love make it home alive. pic.twitter.com/tJKWAXW5g7
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) December 31, 2023
At the scene, our crew saw heavy backups causing congestion on the majority of the interstate.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) expects the crash to be cleared by 8:15 p.m. on Sunday.
Channel 9 has reached out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for more information about the cause of the crash and the people involved.
This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv.com for updates.
(WATCH BELOW:Pedestrian killed in overnight hit-and-run in east Charlotte)
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – Following Arkansas women’s basketball 67-48 win over Incarnate Word, Razorback head coach Mike Neighbors, freshman guard Taliah Scott, and sophomore forward Maryam Dauda spoke to the media.
Scott finished the game with 24 points shooting 4-12 behind the arc. Dauda added 13 points including five rebounds. Saylor Poffenbarger had another bid day on the boards recording 19.
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Australia and New Zealand Usher in 2024 Amid Global Security Concerns
Australians and New Zealanders have rung in 2024 with vivid firework displays, painting the skies of Sydney and Auckland with a spectacle of light and color. The Sydney celebration, renowned worldwide for its grandeur, captivated the audience for over 10 minutes with hundreds of fireworks transforming the night sky into an artist’s palette. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the Sky Tower in Auckland served as the launching pad for a magnificent display, with locals convening around Whairepo Lagoon in Wellington to partake in the festivities.
A Global Audience for Sydney’s Spectacle
Approximately 425 million people tune in each year to witness Sydney’s firework extravaganza, making it one of the most-watched events globally. The iconic Harbour Bridge assumed center stage as the nucleus of the spectacle. The event, attended by over a million people, also necessitated an unprecedented deployment of police personnel to ensure safety for all attendees. However, the celebrations were not devoid of political landscapes, as they were also marked by recent protests at the Sydney Opera House, voicing support for Palestinian rights.
Heightened Security Amid Global Celebrations
As the world welcomed the new year, the security measures accompanying the festivities were noticeably enhanced. This was especially evident in New York’s Times Square, where no specific threats were reported, but comprehensive safety provisions were planned to manage the expected large crowd. France took a similar approach, planning to deploy 90,000 officers in light of a high terrorist threat level, which is partially linked to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Solidarity and Protests Amid the Festivities
While the world was engrossed in the celebrations, the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict cast a long shadow over some regions. Pakistan, in a contrasting move, banned New Year’s Eve celebrations as a gesture of solidarity with Palestinians affected by the conflict. This decision underscored the inherent political undertones that can permeate even universal celebrations like New Year’s Eve, reflecting the intricate intertwining of societal, political, and cultural narratives.
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84
Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84.
NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and South Carolina native in a statement. No cause was given.
"Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen. His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book," said Jim France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR. "He was respected and admired by competitors and fans alike and was as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as he was behind the wheel of a stock car."
Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Yarborough won the Daytona 500 four times and the Southern 500 at his home track of Darlington Raceway five times. His 83 Cup Series victories are tied with Jimmie Johnson for sixth on NASCAR's all-time wins list, and Yarborough ranks fourth with 69 pole positions.
But one of his most famous moments came in the 1979 Daytona 500, the first to be televised live flag to flag across the country. Yarborough, a Golden Gloves boxer who also earned a football scholarship to Clemson, crashed while racing with Donnie Allison on the final lap for the win. The two drivers got out of their wrecked cars to fight, Allison's brother, Bobby, pulled over to join the scrap and it was two Allison brothers versus Yarborough as Richard Petty crossed the finish line first.
It was a breakthrough moment for NASCAR, which, because of a snowstorm on the East Coast, was being shown on live television to its largest audience ever.
Yarborough quit full-time racing after winning six races in 1980 and finishing second in the Cup standings after winning three straight crowns from 1976-78. He said at the time it was to spend more time with his three daughters. During his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction speech in 2012, Yarborough said he felt like he'd completed his journey from the bottom rung of the ladder to the top.
"I sure hoped I was going to get to this point because working in the back of the fields in that hot sun would make you want to do something else," he said. "I always dreamed of … ending up where I have ended up tonight."
After retirement, Yarborough opened and operated a used car dealership in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and served on the Florence County Council.
"The NASCAR industry and our millions of fans have lost one of the grittiest and most successful superstars of all time," Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, said in a statement. "Cale's remarkable legacy and accomplishments in NASCAR will live in our minds, our hearts and the archives of the NASCAR Hall of Fame forever."
Yarborough is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, and daughters Julie, Kelley and B.J.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns squaring off against 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. 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. 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. 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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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela said Saturday it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations.
In a video posted to X, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino appeared surrounded by military officers in front of a marked up map of Venezuela and Guyana, a former British colony.
Padrdino said the forces are “safeguarding our national sovereignty.”
“Armed forces have been deployed not just in the east of the country, but across the entire territory,” he said. “They will be there until this British imperialist boat leaves the disputed waters between Venezuela and Guyana.”
The Defense Ministry confirmed to The Associated Press that the video was made at a military base in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.
The video comes after weeks of tensions between the two countries over Venezuela’s renewed claim to a region in Guyana known as Essequibo, a sparsely populated stretch of land roughly the size of Florida that is rich in oil and minerals. Operations generate some $1 billion a year for the impoverished country of nearly 800,000 people that saw its economy expand by nearly 60% in the first half of this year.
Venezuela has long argued it was cheated out of the territory when Europeans and the U.S. set the border. Guayana, which has controlled the zone for decades, says the original agreement was legally binding and the dispute should be decided by the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands.
The century-old dispute was recently reignited with the discovery of oil in Guyana, and has escalated since Venezuela reported that its citizens voted in a Dec. 3 referendum to claim Essequibo, which makes up two-thirds of its smaller neighbor.
Critics of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro say the socialist leader is using the tensions to distract from internal turmoil and stoke nationalism in the lead up to presidential elections next year.
In recent weeks, the leaders of Guyana and Venezuela promised in a tense meeting that neither side would use threats or force against the other, but failed to reach agreement on how to address the bitter dispute.
Tensions came to another head with Friday’s arrival in Guyana of the Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Trent, which officials said had been taking part in an operation combatting drug smuggling in the Caribbean near the coast of Guyana. Most recently used to intercept pirates and drug smugglers off Africa, the ship is equipped with cannons and a landing pad for helicopters and drones and can carry around 50 marines.
Maduro said the ship’s deployment violates the shaky agreement between Venezuela and Guyana, calling its presence a threat to his country. In response, Maduro ordered Venezuela’s military — including air and naval forces — to conduct exercises near the disputed area.
“We believe in diplomacy, in dialogue and in peace, but no one is going to threaten Venezuela,” Maduro said. “This is an unacceptable threat to any sovereign country in Latin America.”
Guyana’s government rejected Maduro’s claims, with officials saying that the visit was a planned activity aimed at improving the nation’s defense capabilities and that the ship’s visit would continue as scheduled.
During talks earlier in December, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said his nation reserved its right to work with partners to ensure the defense of his country. Guyana has a military of only 3,000 soldiers, 200 sailors and four small patrol boats known as Barracudas, while Venezuela has about 235,000 active military personnel in its army, air force, navy and national guard.
“Nothing that we do or have done is threatening Venezuela,” Guyana’s vice president, Bharrat Jagdeo, told reporters in Georgetown, the nation’s capital.
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Series of storms to impact our hometowns the first week of 2024
Cold and breezy start to the new year
- Upslope snow showers likely Monday
- Seasonable and breezy Tuesday
- Watching two more storm systems into next weekend
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LOOKING BACK: 2023 IN REVIEW
Despite lots of beneficial rain in December, most of our Hometowns will end the year with below-average rainfall.
NEW YEAR’S DAY (MONDAY)
A weak front will will blast through tonight, firing off upslope snow and rain showers. A few of those may spill into the southern Shenandoah Valley, Roanoke Valley, and the NRV into early Monday morning.
Low temperatures will dip into the upper 20s and low to mid 30s to ring in the new year.
Expect a cold and breezy New Year’s Day. Highs will only top out in the 30s and 40s.
With sustained winds of 10-15 mph and gusts 20-30, wind chills will remain in the 20s and 30s throughout the day.
TUESDAY
Tuesday will feature seasonable and breezy conditions. We’ll start off the day with temperatures in the 20 and 30s. Highs will warm into the 40s and low 50s under plenty of sunshine.
FIRST ALERT: ACTIVE STORM TRACK FOR FIRST WEEK OF 2024
Rounds of unsettled weather will continue throughout the week.
LATE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY: The first event we’re watching is late Wednesday into Thursday. The latest data shows the bulk of the moisture staying across the Carolinas and Georgia. Additional upslope snow showers or a stray rain chance are likely. As of right now, it appears most hometowns will remain dry.
NEXT WEEKEND: The next event we’re watching looks more impressive. Next weekend, a strong area of low pressure is expected to impact the southeastern U.S. coast. Both the Euro and American models show a large storm system with similar tracks; however, they differ on how much cold air is in place.
This is still a week away, so things will likely change. Stay with us as we’ll give you the First Alert to new information as it comes in.
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20 Swedish kronor to Moroccan dirhams
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FHP: Driver charged in fatal DUI crash that leaves one woman dead in Ornage County
Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol say they’ve arrested the driver involved in a fatal crash in Orange County.
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The crash happened just after 4 a.m. Sunday morning on Forest City Road and Lake Weston Drive.
Read: Orlando police investigate after ‘unidentified remains’ found in pond in Osceola County
According to FHP, a 2018 Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on Lake Weston Drive approaching the intersection of Forest City Road.
The driver of the Tundra, Alejandro Valencia failed to stop at a posted stop sign, entered the direct path of a 2021 Hyundai Sonata and struck the vehicle.
Read: Person in vehicle shoots 3 people inside another vehicle in Orlando, police say
The impact caused the Tundra to overturn into the media and the Sonata to run off the roadway.
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Valencia sustained minor injuries, while the driver of the Sonata was pronounced deceased on the scene.
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He was later arrested and booked into Orange County Jail for DUI manslaughter.
The crash remains under investigation.
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TONIGHT: A dry cold front will move from north to south across Arkansas overnight. Temperatures will drop quickly, and by New Year’s morning, most of us will drop below freezing. North wind 5-10 mph.
NEW YEAR’S DAY: You may experience a bit of temperature whiplash when stepping outside Monday morning. Temperatures will start in the 20s and 30s and only warm into the 40s by the afternoon. It will be sunny all day with a north wind 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY: Tuesday morning will be one of the coldest mornings of this winter. Temperatures will be in the 20s with clear skies and calm winds. The afternoon will feature mostly sunny skies with temperatures near 50°. South wind 5 mph.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK: A storm system will miss south on Wednesday. Parts of southern Arkansas might see a few showers, but the rest of us will stay dry. Sunshine returns on Thursday. I’m watching another storm that will impact Friday and Saturday. Right now, forecast models are showing the chance for snow in the high elevations and northwest Arkansas. This storm is worth watching, so check back here for updates.
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Australia’s Interim Centre for Disease Control
The establishment of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) signifies a noteworthy improvement in Australia’s public health infrastructure.
Backed by multiple health and medical organizations, the ACDC, whose legislation is due for Parliamentary approval in 2024, aims to spearhead federal responses to infectious diseases and work towards preventing both communicable and non-communicable illnesses.
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The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has shown optimism about ACDC’s potential to create a significant positive impact on millions of lives, provided it gets adequate funding and staffing.
The PHAA CEO, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, emphasized aligning the ACDC operations with the Labor Party’s 2022 election commitment, including improving pandemic preparedness and focusing on chronic disease prevention.
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One hospitalized after shooting on I-5 in Norwalk
One person was hospitalized after a shooting on the I-5 Freeway in Norwalk on Sunday afternoon.
The shooting happened at around 3:10 p.m., on northbound lanes near the Carmenita Road onramp, according to California Highway Patrol.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. Their condition was not immediately known.
As a result, CHP officers issued a SigAlert for the road, causing a massive traffic backup. Hundreds of cars could be seen sitting motionless on the freeway with SkyCal overhead.
A gray Toyota sedan surrounding by crime scene tape was also visible on the shoulder of the freeway, with doors and the trunk ajar. A pile of clothes and what appeared to be blood could also be seen on the road next to the car.
Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting or identified a possible suspect.
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Police: Two men from Quincy, Randolph arrested on murder charges after fatal shooting in Dorchester
Two men from Randolph and Quincy are facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a Boston man on Geneva Avenue on Saturday, police said Sunday night.
Tyreese Robinson, 19, of Randolph, and Dasahn Crowder, 21, of Quincy were arrested by members of the Boston Police Department’s Fugitive Unit around 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of 380 Talbot Ave., police said in a statement.
At the time of the arrests, Robinson and Crowder were wanted on warrants for murder issued out of Dorchester District Court for the shooting death of Curtis Effee, 41, Boston, police said.
At about 12:52 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the area of 417 Geneva Ave. for a report of a person shot.
When officers arrived, they found Effee suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit ay 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). Police said they will protect the identities of anyone who assists investigators in an anonymous manner.
Local residents who need emotional support or who need to talk to someone about this fatal shooting or distressing events in the community may call the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team, which provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.
Both Robinson and Crowder are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- 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
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- 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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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Tudor Dixon Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Sanctuary Cities
Tudor Dixon: "Don't act like this wasn't the plan or are you changing your minds now because ya'll said you were for sanctuary cities."
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VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning Saturday for some coastal residents due to high surf that pounded the West Coast this week but has begun to calm down.
County officials warned that powerful waves, expected to reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) high, were forecast near a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, and the fire department told people to avoid coastal areas. Authorities lifted the evacuation warning in the afternoon.
People who gathered in the morning at Pierpont Beach in the city of Ventura to gaze at the churning waters were warned not to go beyond the large sand berms that were put up Friday to protect waterfront homes, and officials closed some streets.
Ventura Mayor Joe Schroeder called this week’s surf an “extraordinary event,” the likes of which he had not previously seen in his 14 years living in the city.
Fire department spokesperson Andy VanSciver said there were no reports Saturday of damage or injuries but the evacuation warning would remain in place until the waves recede. Earlier in the week, authorities rescued eight people who were injured by the surf.
Elsewhere along the California coast, flooding led to closures of some streets and bike paths. A high surf warning in the San Francisco Bay Area was downgraded to an advisory, with the National Weather Service saying wave heights had declined.
Some surfers took advantage of the waves in Seal Beach, a small city about 30 miles (45 kilometers) south of Los Angeles.
Miles Malohn, a 23-year-old from Irvine who has been surfing for about a decade, said it was one of the largest winter swells he has seen in years.
“It was pretty hectic out there for a few waves,” Malohn said. “You had to be really selective with which ones that you ride so that you don’t end up hurt or wiping out really bad.”
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Austin reported from Sacramento, and AP photographer Damian Dovarganes in Seal Beach, California, contributed. Austin is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Austin on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter: @sophieadanna
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