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Petroleum Minister Witnesses ABB Agreements To Enhance Energy Efficiency At Abu Qir FertilizersNEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators in New York are seeking records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed this summer in New York City’s subway system. The tech company, Evolv, revealed in a public filing that it “received a voluntary document request from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York” on Nov. 1. It was unclear what the request was seeking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan declined to comment on the request, which was first reported by the Daily News. In an emailed statement, a spokesperson for Evolv said the company was “pleased to cooperate with all government agencies and regulators who request information from our company.” The Massachusetts-based tech company, whose scanners have also been used at sports stadiums and schools, has faced allegations of misconduct. Last month, Evolv’s board of directors fired its chief executive following an internal investigation that found certain sales had been “subject to extra-contractual terms and conditions.” On Tuesday, the company announced it had resolved a previous probe launched by the Federal Trade Commission last year over allegations of deceptive marketing practices. The company is also under separate investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Despite the legal and regulatory scrutiny, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a pilot program this summer to bring a handful of scanners to the city's subways to deter gun violence. The initiative drew immediate criticism from civil liberties groups who said the searches were unconstitutional, along with questions about its efficacy. In October, the city revealed the scanners did not detect any passengers with firearms — but falsely alerted more than 100 times. At the time, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department said it was still “evaluating the outcome of the pilot” and had not entered into any contract with Evolv.JORGE MARTINEZ: Laken Riley Murderer’s Trial Shows How Woke District Attorneys Endanger Our Communities
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Adam Pemble, an Associated Press video journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died. He was 52. Pemble died Thursday in Minneapolis surrounded by friends and family, according to his friend Mike Moe, who helped care for him in the final weeks of his fight against cancer. Known for bringing stories alive with his camera, Pemble epitomized the best of television news traditions, casting a curious and compassionate lens onto the lives of the people and communities whose stories he told. He joined the AP in 2007 in New York before moving to Prague in 2011 to help launch AP’s first cross-format operation combining photography, text stories and video. He enhanced Eastern European news coverage, creating distinctive stories highlighting the region’s culture and society. “Adam was an incredibly talented and passionate journalist and an empathetic storyteller. He had this amazing ability to get anyone to talk to him on camera, which I attribute to the Midwestern charm he embodied throughout his life.” said Sara Gillesby, AP’s Director of Global Video and Pemble’s former manager in New York when he joined the AP. “He was the best of us.” Pemble was born in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, in 1972 and grew up in Minneapolis. After graduating with a degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead, he started his journalism career in 1997 at KVLY, a television station in Fargo, North Dakota, and later worked at WCCO in Minneapolis. “He had the skills of the old-school camera people to meet a deadline and turn a beautiful story,” said Arthur Phillips, a cameraman who worked with Pemble at WCCO. “But he had a calling for greater things.” Moving to New York, Pemble covered some of the biggest stories in the city, including the trial of Bernie Madoff, interviews with former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and with then-real estate developer, now U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump. He went to Haiti to cover the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, where he captured shocking images of devastation. A few weeks later he was in Vancouver, covering the Winter Olympics. With his transfer to Prague, Pemble quickly became the go-to video journalist deployed to the biggest news events in Europe, interviewing government leaders, covering violent protests, the aftermath of terror attacks and numerous national elections across the continent. “An inquiring mind, a keen eye and a healthy skepticism for those in power who tried to spin away from the truth all combined to make Adam’s stories as rich in colour as he was in character,” said Sandy MacIntyre, former AP head of global video. “Time and again he was asked to do the impossible and without fail he delivered the exceptional.” ”But more than all of that, he was the colleague and friend you wanted by your side because if Adam was there we knew we were going to be the winning team.” As civil unrest rocked Ukraine in 2014, Pemble reported from Kyiv and later Donetsk, where he covered the first Russian-backed demonstrations before spending weeks in Crimea during Russia’s annexation of the strategic peninsula. His video reports included the last remaining Ukrainian sailors loyal to Kyiv, who had finally abandoned their ship and came ashore. With the Russian national anthem playing from a car in the background, his final shot showed two distraught sailors heckled as they walked away. Pemble returned to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country in 2022. Among his many assignments was March 2023 AP interview by Executive Editor Julie Pace with across Ukraine to cities near some of the fiercest fighting. “Adam showed up to every assignment with enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to his work and his colleagues. He loved what he did, and so many of us at AP are better for having worked alongside him,” Pace said. When not deployed overseas, set his camera’s gaze on his new home in the Czech Republic, offering insight into the traditions and unique stories of Eastern Europe. From Christmas carp fishing at sunrise to graffiti artists in Prague to the intimate story of a Slovak priest challenging the celibacy rules of the Catholic Church, he brought his unmistakable style. He worked with a traditional large broadcast camera in an era where many video shooters shifted to smaller, lighter cameras. He always put himself in the right place to let reality unfold like “an old school analog painter in an often fast and furious digital age,” former AP cameraman Ben Jary recalled. Pemble’s interest in visual storytelling led to experimenting with new technologies, including aerial videography. In 2015, he was the first major news agency camera operator to film live drone footage when reporting on the migration crisis in the Balkans. An avid gardener who planted trees and chilis on his rooftop in Prague, he was adventurous in the kitchen and especially proud of his vegan “meatloaf,” friends said. He loved a seedy dive bar as much as a Michelin restaurant and foods as varied as charcoal choux pastry with truffle creme and his favourite road trip junk food, Slim Jim’s jerky and Salted Nut Rolls. Pemble’s wit, wisdom, energy and positivity enriched the lives and experiences of those around him, friends and colleagues recalled. “If someone asked me to see a picture of quiet strength and courage, dignity and grace, and most of all kindness, I would show them a picture of a man for all seasons,” said Dan Huff, a Washington-based AP video journalist, “I would show them a picture of Adam Pemble.”PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ethan Gettman kicked what proved to be the game-winning field goal from 31-yards out midway through the fourth quarter and Brendan Bell added an insurance touchdown a minute later as Villanova pulled away from Delaware in the second half to post a 38-28 victory in the season finale on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now have won 17 of their last 19 meetings with the Blue Hens, who played their final regular season game as an FCS-member. Delaware will join the FBS and join Conference USA for the 2025 season. Villanova (9-3, 6-2 Coastal Athletic Association) took a 21-0 lead five minutes into the second quarter after David Avit scored from a yard out, Brendan Bell returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown and Watkins fired a 36-yard touchdown pass to Kenyon Miles. But Delaware (9-2, 6-2) scored three times in the final eight minutes of the half, with JoJo Bermudez scoring from 14-yards out and Marcus Yarns punching in from the 1, then catching a Nick Minicucci pass for a 65-yard touchdown with :32 left. Connor Watkins ran up the middle on a quarterback draw for a 38-yard touchdown to put the Wildcats in front, but Minicucci answered with a six-yard touchdown to Jo'Nathan Silver to send the game into the fourth quarter tied at 28-28. Gettman put the Wildcats in top for good with 8:41 left and Bell scored on a six-yard run with 7:39 remaining. Watkins was 13 of 30 passing for 203 yards with a touchdown and an interception and carried eight times for 79 yards. Minicucci was 18 of 33 for 195 yards with two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Yarns carried 20 times for 100 yards and caught three passes for 74 yards. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.
New research shows restaurant chains and food concepts are helping shopping malls regain their footing, driving consumers to the once-struggling spaces. The data from Yelp shows restaurants have become a driving force in this ever-changing retail landscape, helping to catapult visitor numbers above pre-pandemic levels at malls. Shoppers grab a bite to eat and then spend their money at various businesses before and after they dine out — creating a bounce-back effect for what has often been dubbed a "struggling industry." Days of packed shopping malls are beginning to return, but they look a bit different than what we were used to in the 1990s and early 2000s. RELATED STORY | Retailers say they're ready for potential Trump tariffs Take a drive past or step foot near Great Northern Mall in Ohio and you'll be greeted by one restaurant after the next. More are on the way, including a Texas Roadhouse in the near future. "Five times more traffic," Tony Ke, the owner of TJ Hibachi and Sushi said. Ke said through the ups and downs of the coronavirus pandemic, and many folks opting for online shopping over the years, things are finally turning around. He said business is booming with five times more traffic in the mall food court than in years past. "It's really getting better and better," Ke said. And he's not alone. Scripps News Cleveland followed through and spoke with Beverly Bolton, owner of Fortune's Cookies. The self-proclaimed community baker and Cleveland-area mom took a gamble, opening her first brick-and-mortar inside Great Northern a year ago. "It's been an adventure, but better than I expected," Bolton said. The local cookie shop has become so popular that she's been scouted to fill that nostalgic mall cookie void. "We've had some other malls approach us. Actually, use the space where Mrs. Fields used to be in," Bolton said. RELATED STORY | Big Lots continues some store closures as its bankruptcy proceeds Placer.AI reports shopping malls — whether it be open-air concepts or traditional malls like Great Northern — are on the rise again in 2024. The organization that tracks retail foot traffic reports the primary reason is restaurants and food concepts in malls. They are up 7% from 2019 to 2024. Yelp recently released a report of the top 25 mall brands, and 17 of the top 25 mall brands are restaurant chains: Cheesecake Factory at number 1 BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse at 4 Starbucks at 6 Olive Garden at 7 Panera at 10 Chili's at 21 Food concepts are a driving force as well. This includes Filipino, Vegan and specifically Bubble Teas —which are up 100% over the last five years, according to Yelp. Michael Goldberg, a professor in the Department of Design Innovation at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, said a generation that has virtually lived online plays a critical role in the process. "Many Americans, particularly younger Americans, are focused on experiences and nothing is better than sharing food with friends," Goldberg said. Young social media influencers are eating food on camera, providing reviews and driving people to dive in and try the food. The TikTok generation has given a major boost to once-struggling brands and revived them tenfold. Case in point: Chili's Triple Dipper. "The thought that Chili's is back and being driven by influencer videos on TikTok is quite fascinating and, you know, I mean, there is a nostalgia for brands," Goldberg said. Localized community programming and holiday events like pictures with Santa are a mainstay at malls like Great Northern. Lori Weidleman, who has been cranking out pretzels at Auntie Anne's since 1997, said change is constant. However, she added it's become apparent people will pay for a quality product that takes them back to a special moment in life. "Ohio's doing really good. We're strong and beating our goals and our targets. And it's multi-generational interest," Weidleman said. This story was originally published by Mike Holden at Scripps News Cleveland .People have once again endorsed PM Modi's leadership development vision Nadda
Good things come to those who wait, and while EastEnders fans have got used to being able to watch each new episode early on iPlayer, this won't be the case on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day in 2024. It has been confirmed that, as with last year , fans won't be able to watch the two new episodes on Christmas Day as they eat their breakfast and open their stockings, but will instead have to wait until they are on BBC One . The first of the two Christmas Day episodes will air at 7:30pm on the big day, while the second is scheduled for 10:35pm - meaning a nail-biting three-hour wait after what is sure to be a huge cliffhanger. Additionally, Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December 2024) will also not air early on BBC iPlayer and will be available in line with the terrestrial release at 8.30pm . On top of this, the much-anticipated New Year's Day (Wednesday 1st January 2025) episode will air at 10pm on BBC One and at the same time on BBC iPlayer. This means that fans will consume three major EastEnders episodes at the same time! As always, Christmas will be a dramatic day in Walford. While last year saw answers revealed following the game-changing flash-forward earlier in the year, this Yuletide's episodes will see Cindy's affair with the son of her former husband George (Colin Salmon), Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), being exposed. Collins previously opened up about filming the scenes in which the truth is revealed, saying: "Why do people always like playing the villains in panto? Because sometimes they’re a bit more fun! Read more: EastEnders' Lacey Turner wants Stacey and Martin "together forever" amid Christmas romance twist Mariah Carey gives brilliant impromptu EastEnders audition "As an actor playing Cindy, I go through a whirlwind of emotions, so you have to enjoy it a bit and have some fun in between. She is always a challenge." Meanwhile, Alfie star Shane Richie teased when speaking with RadioTimes.com : "A few things happened on Christmas, which I intentionally didn't read [the script] because I knew that Kat and Alfie were going to be involved, and I didn't really want to know what was going to happen in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day. Sign up to be the first to know about breaking stories and new series! By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time. "But oh my God! I sat there watching this story unfolding in the Queen Vic that happens on Christmas Day, and as a fan of the show anyway, I was like, 'Oh my God, I can't believe this! Stop!'" He added: "I had to do a line and I kept messing it up because I was so taken in with the storyline that was happening. You're in for a lovely treat this Christmas Day." Read More EastEnders Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide as Cindy Beale's secrets explode EastEnders' Heather Peace promises New Year chaos at Suki and Eve's wedding EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide .DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — This city has been placed under a state of calamity following an increase in dengue cases, with 928 infections recorded this 2024 as of Nov. 6. The figure is nearly four times higher, or 397 percent higher, than the 233 cases reported during the same period last year, based on the post of Mayor Jenny Barzaga on her official social media page on Nov. 22. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.
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Why did regime change happen so quickly? Syrian President to the opposition in line with the Doha agreement days after the militants launched their advance. "An internal conspiracy was likely brewing within the Syrian leadership and military personnel," Tarasov suggested. Who will govern Syria? It is still unclear which opposition group will dominate. Tarasov argued that if the secular opposition prevails, Syria will have a secular government. Conversely, if Islamist factions take control, the country may see a Taliban*-style leadership. 12:56 GMT Why are Israel and the US interested in balkanizing Syria? Tarasov believes the odds of Syria's fragmentation are high, with potential scenarios including: Turkiye taking control of Aleppo and Idlib The Kurds establishing their own state with backing from Israel and the US The rest of the country being divided into various enclaves According to Tarasov, the US and Israel have already started implementing their plan for Syria's fragmentation, as shown by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Regional ambitions and possible risks Tarasov claims that Israel may be planning to annex Gaza and the West Bank and to fragment Lebanon in order to weaken Lebanese Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah.RUNNING out of time and wrapping paper? Don’t get your tinsel in a twist! 7 The budget-friendly wrapping hacks will upgrade your gifts Credit: Alamy These budget-friendly wrapping tricks will turn your gifts into showstoppers. KITCHEN WIN: No wrapping paper? No problem. Make like Gavin & Stacey’s Smithy and use kitchen foil folded around your gift before sealing the corners neatly — unless you like the scrunched effect, that is. Leftover greaseproof paper is also a great dupe for brown parcel paper and looks just as good. READ MORE ON CHRISTMAS PP-ASO DOBLE Strictly Christmas special first look as Josh Widdicombe dances as penguin TREAT YOURSELF From gobblers to tub-huggers, how Britain eats its Christmas treats revealed PAGE TURNER: Give magazines or old books a second life by using their pages as wrapping paper. You could even use someone’s favourite magazine, or if you’re not pushed for time, cut out funny headlines or stylish pics that reference your recipient. Monochrome book pages look sophisticated when paired with a bright red ribbon. ART ATTACK: If you can part with a few kids’ drawings from nursery or school, these make excellent wrapping paper for close family members. Most read in Money PINT HALF EMPTY Iconic Scots pub with 300-year-old history closes days before Christmas FESTIVE FEASTS Shoppers rush to Tesco as mini dessert price slashed days before Christmas 'DO NOT EAT' Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons urgently recall list of Christmas dinner favourites CASH FREEZE Nationwide alert as 'lifeline' accounts suddenly blocked 'without warning' If you can convince your little one to write their name on the present, even better. CARD TRICKS: If you’ve had your Christmas cards on the mantelpiece for a while, recycle them and turn them into DIY gift tags. Shoppers go wild as Primark launch new range of stocking fillers for £5 or less - there's candles, games and more Cut out the most festive designs, punch a hole in them or use a pencil to create one and attach with string or tape. SPRUCE UP: Head to the garden and snip sprigs of holly, pine branches, or even hardy herbs such as rosemary to add a little festive charm to your presents. As well as looking pretty they will smell delicious. Tie them on to gifts with twine, ribbon, or string and dust with a tiny bit of flour for a frosted effect. CITRUS TWIST: For a standout finishing touch, why not decorate your gifts with dried orange? Cut an orange into thin slices, then lay the pieces flat in an airfryer on a low heat for a few minutes before removing and attaching to presents. As a bonus, your home will smell great, too. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day 7 The VC LT-40CR330 Roku TV 40in Smart TV is down by £50.99 Credit: Supplied ACT fast – today is the last day to get the VC LT-40CR330 Roku TV 40in Smart TV, usually £219.99 for £169 at currys.co.uk. SAVE: £50.99 Cheap treat 7 Save 35p on the delicious Asda Extra Special salted caramel cookies Credit: Supplied DROP a packet of the delicious Asda Extra Special salted caramel cookies into your trolley this week. Was £2, now £1.65. SAVE: 35p What's new? KIT out your kitchen in the Swan Boxing Day sale, which starts today. Get 25 per cent off full-priced items over £30 using the code BOXING at swan-brand.co.uk – the Retro 8L Air Fryer will be £97.50. Top swap 7 The Milan drinks trolley is £199 at M&S Credit: Supplied 7 Get the similar So’home art deco trolley, reduced to £49.50 at laredoute.co.uk Credit: Supplied GET ready for NYE now. The Milan drinks trolley is £199 at M&S or get the similar So’home art deco trolley, reduced in price to £49.50 at laredoute.co.uk. SAVE: £149.50 Little helper IKEA has launched a huge sale with bargains including the LJUNGSBRO adjustable coffee table, previously £129, now £70. Shop & save 7 Pick up a family-sized pack of Philadelphia at Morrisons, was £3.25 now £2 Credit: Supplied CREAM cheese bagels are a festive brekkie favourite so pick up a family-sized pack of Philadelphia at Morrisons, was £3.25 now £2. SAVE: £1.25 Hot right now CALLING all last-minute shoppers! Order Argos gifts by 12pm on Christmas Eve for home delivery by 5pm, the very same day. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Read more on the Scottish Sun WHAT'S IT CALLED We live in Scotland’s ugliest town – it’s a dump that should be demolished ALL CHANGE BBC Scotland make major change to football schedule with popular show AXED Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!RUNNING out of time and wrapping paper? Don’t get your tinsel in a twist! 7 The budget-friendly wrapping hacks will upgrade your gifts Credit: Alamy These budget-friendly wrapping tricks will turn your gifts into showstoppers. KITCHEN WIN: No wrapping paper? No problem. Make like Gavin & Stacey’s Smithy and use kitchen foil folded around your gift before sealing the corners neatly — unless you like the scrunched effect, that is. Leftover greaseproof paper is also a great dupe for brown parcel paper and looks just as good. READ MORE ON CHRISTMAS PP-ASO DOBLE Strictly Christmas special first look as Josh Widdicombe dances as penguin TREAT YOURSELF From gobblers to tub-huggers, how Britain eats its Christmas treats revealed PAGE TURNER: Give magazines or old books a second life by using their pages as wrapping paper. You could even use someone’s favourite magazine, or if you’re not pushed for time, cut out funny headlines or stylish pics that reference your recipient. Monochrome book pages look sophisticated when paired with a bright red ribbon. ART ATTACK: If you can part with a few kids’ drawings from nursery or school, these make excellent wrapping paper for close family members. Most read in Money PINT HALF EMPTY Iconic Scots pub with 300-year-old history closes days before Christmas FESTIVE FEASTS Shoppers rush to Tesco as mini dessert price slashed days before Christmas 'DO NOT EAT' Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons urgently recall list of Christmas dinner favourites CASH FREEZE Nationwide alert as 'lifeline' accounts suddenly blocked 'without warning' If you can convince your little one to write their name on the present, even better. CARD TRICKS: If you’ve had your Christmas cards on the mantelpiece for a while, recycle them and turn them into DIY gift tags. Shoppers go wild as Primark launch new range of stocking fillers for £5 or less - there's candles, games and more Cut out the most festive designs, punch a hole in them or use a pencil to create one and attach with string or tape. SPRUCE UP: Head to the garden and snip sprigs of holly, pine branches, or even hardy herbs such as rosemary to add a little festive charm to your presents. As well as looking pretty they will smell delicious. Tie them on to gifts with twine, ribbon, or string and dust with a tiny bit of flour for a frosted effect. CITRUS TWIST: For a standout finishing touch, why not decorate your gifts with dried orange? Cut an orange into thin slices, then lay the pieces flat in an airfryer on a low heat for a few minutes before removing and attaching to presents. As a bonus, your home will smell great, too. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day 7 The VC LT-40CR330 Roku TV 40in Smart TV is down by £50.99 Credit: Supplied ACT fast – today is the last day to get the VC LT-40CR330 Roku TV 40in Smart TV, usually £219.99 for £169 at currys.co.uk. SAVE: £50.99 Cheap treat 7 Save 35p on the delicious Asda Extra Special salted caramel cookies Credit: Supplied DROP a packet of the delicious Asda Extra Special salted caramel cookies into your trolley this week. Was £2, now £1.65. SAVE: 35p What's new? KIT out your kitchen in the Swan Boxing Day sale, which starts today. Get 25 per cent off full-priced items over £30 using the code BOXING at swan-brand.co.uk – the Retro 8L Air Fryer will be £97.50. Top swap 7 The Milan drinks trolley is £199 at M&S Credit: Supplied 7 Get the similar So’home art deco trolley, reduced to £49.50 at laredoute.co.uk Credit: Supplied GET ready for NYE now. The Milan drinks trolley is £199 at M&S or get the similar So’home art deco trolley, reduced in price to £49.50 at laredoute.co.uk. SAVE: £149.50 Little helper IKEA has launched a huge sale with bargains including the LJUNGSBRO adjustable coffee table, previously £129, now £70. Shop & save 7 Pick up a family-sized pack of Philadelphia at Morrisons, was £3.25 now £2 Credit: Supplied CREAM cheese bagels are a festive brekkie favourite so pick up a family-sized pack of Philadelphia at Morrisons, was £3.25 now £2. SAVE: £1.25 Hot right now CALLING all last-minute shoppers! Order Argos gifts by 12pm on Christmas Eve for home delivery by 5pm, the very same day. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Read more on the Scottish Sun WHAT'S IT CALLED We live in Scotland’s ugliest town – it’s a dump that should be demolished ALL CHANGE BBC Scotland make major change to football schedule with popular show AXED Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
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Moore 2-5 2-2 7, Olsen 3-5 3-3 9, Ford 3-7 0-0 6, Cave 3-16 1-2 7, Weir 0-1 0-0 0, Gardner 3-5 1-1 8, Horne 0-0 0-0 0, Stephens 1-3 0-0 3, Harvey 6-11 0-0 14, Keitges 3-3 0-0 9, Perry 0-0 0-0 0, Powell 1-2 0-0 2, Totals 25-58 7-8 65 Williams 9-13 2-4 20, McCray 0-3 0-0 0, Jimenez 1-5 0-0 2, Leuzinger 4-8 7-10 16, Myers 5-11 0-0 15, Bisballe 0-0 0-0 0, Douglass 2-7 1-2 6, Krahn 1-3 0-0 2, Spasovski 3-4 0-0 6, Totals 25-54 10-16 67 3-Point Goals_Nebraska-Omaha 8-18 (Moore 1-2, Olsen 0-2, Cave 0-4, Gardner 1-2, Stephens 1-2, Harvey 2-3, Keitges 3-3), Wisconsin 7-18 (Williams 0-1, Leuzinger 1-2, Myers 5-10, Douglass 1-4, Krahn 0-1). Assists_Nebraska-Omaha 15 (Cave 5), Wisconsin 13 (Douglass 3, Leuzinger 3, Williams 3). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Nebraska-Omaha 26 (Ford 6), Wisconsin 38 (Williams 14). Total Fouls_Nebraska-Omaha 16, Wisconsin 12. Technical Fouls_None. A_3,014.Here’s how the Munster players rated in their 16-14 defeat to Castres at Stade Pierre Fabre. Mike Haley – 4 Conceded an early penalty for holding on, threw the ball into touch and passed the ball forward late on in what was a tough night at the office for the full-back. Calvin Nash – 4 Won two good aerial battles but for the second week running, the winger hardly saw the ball to showcase his attacking threat. Tom Farrell – 4 Largely nullified in attack by his All Black opposite number Jack Goodhue despite making 15 carries. Alex Nankivell – 5 Brought his usual aggression in midfield, while he shifted onto the left wing for the latter stages due to the back-line injuries and a 6/2 bench split. Thaakir Abrahams – 4 Never got going on his return to France, as Munster struggled to get the speedy South African winger into space to cause damage. Forced off with a shoulder injury. Jack Crowley – 4 Held his nerve to slot two conversions, but otherwise it was a difficult night for the out-half, who struggled to get the attack going, while kicked out on the full, missed a shot at goal, and two crucial kicks to touch. Craig Casey – 4 Tried to speed up Munster’s tempo for the 31 minutes he was on the field before he was carried off the pitch with what looked like a serious knee injury. Dian Bleuler – 4 Replaced with a head injury after 21 minutes, the South African loosehead was fortunate not to have been yellow-carded for a no-arms tackle in the same incident. Niall Scannell – 4 Won an early jackal penalty, but the hooker will be frustrated with his role in Munster’s set-pieces struggles and penalty concessions. Stephen Archer – 4 Two high tackles early on summed up a difficult night for the veteran prop. Fineen Wycherley – 4 A missed tackle and penalty concession at a maul was not how he wanted to start the game, and that set the tone for what was to follow. Tadhg Beirne – 5 Played a key role in his side’s second try, the captain tried to lead by example but he was nowhere near his influential best. Peter O’Mahony – 5 Although this was a step down from last weekend’s outstanding display, the Cork man was putting in a big defensive shift until he hobbled off injured. John Hodnett – 6 Munster’s best player on the night, the Rosscarbery native took both of his tries well and was full of work on both sides of the ball. Brian Gleeson – 5 The 20-year-old Tipperary No 8 showed up well on his first Champions Cup start, stopping a certain Castres try and helping Hodnett over for his score before he was replaced early in the second-half. Replacements – 4 On their respective returns from long-term injuries, props Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager struggled to solidify the creaky scrum. Paddy Patterson added good energy but ultimately the bench were unable to see out the winning position late on.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ethan Gettman kicked what proved to be the game-winning field goal from 31-yards out midway through the fourth quarter and Brendan Bell added an insurance touchdown a minute later as Villanova pulled away from Delaware in the second half to post a 38-28 victory in the season finale on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now have won 17 of their last 19 meetings with the Blue Hens, who played their final regular season game as an FCS-member. Delaware will join the FBS and join Conference USA for the 2025 season. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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NoneCITY OF MALOLOS — "Young people of Bulacan, continue to dream, study, make friends and work hard in life because in the province of Bulacan every child is safe and has a smooth path to the fulfillment of your dreams." This was what Gov. Daniel Fernando told the Bulacan youth in his state of the children's address (SOCA) he delivered during the Provincial Children's Congress held on Nov. 16 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center here. Fernando also highlighted the efforts of the provincial government of Bulacan in combating malnutrition and ensured that there are enough funds allotted for nutrition-related programs. "Cases of malnutrition went down due to efficient implementation of our Bulacan Nutrition Action Plan, but this has to be streamlined further and align it to the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition or PPAN 2023-2028," said Fernando. The governor also commended Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office head Rowena Tiongson for being recognized as the Outstanding Provincial Nutrition Action Officer in the 2024 Gitnang Luzon Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon held recently. Fernando announced the province's second consecutive recognition in the Gawad Edukampyon for Local Governance Award (province category) after being ranked first in the entire region for Early Childhood Care and Development Accreditation. Currently, Bulacan has 995 public learning centers, catering to 48,644 enrolled children in child development centers. Fernando said that 477 out of 569 barangay in the province now have child representatives as part of the Local Council for the Protection of Children. With this year's theme "Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines," the National Children's Month celebration in Bulacan consisted of various activities, including competitions for children, namely singing, copy and color, poem reciting and Zumbalilit, which coincided with the governor's SOCA. Winners in individual contests received P10,000 for first place, P8,000 for second place, P5,000 for third place and a consolation prize of P2,000; Zumbalilit winners, the lone group contest in the roster, earned P20,000 for first place, P15,000 for second place, P10,000 for third place and P5,000 as consolation. Meanwhile, the province recorded a slight increase in cases of violence against children, where most of the victims are girls ages 12 to 17. On the other hand, in terms of children in conflict with the law, the Tanglaw Pag-asa Youth Rehabilitation Center saw a decrease from 2022's 98 to 64 in 2023. Present during the governor's SOCA were Vice Gov. Alexis Castro, Department of the Interior and Local Government Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia, SP Committee on Women and Family Chairman Erlene Luz de la Cruz, and PCPC Child Representative President Cassandra Eparwa.
A couple of squads looking to climb closer to .500 meet up on Thursday, Nov. 21 with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast . Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial or with SlingTV, which doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available . The Hornets are 5-9 and on a two-game losing streak. The most recent loss came on Tuesday in an NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets, 116-115. The Pistons also come into this contest following a loss, a matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The squad is 7-9 on the season after starting 0-4. Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets When: Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. EST Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Stream: FuboTV (free trial) ; Sling ; DirecTV Stream (free trial) Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide , where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts. More College Football What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME . From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial, and $20 off the first month for new costumers. What is DirecTV Stream? DirecTV Stream offers practically everything DirecTV provides, except for a remote and a streaming device to connect to your television. Sign up now and get three free months of premium channels including MAX , Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz. What is SlingTV? SlingTV offers a variety of live programing ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancelation. RELATED CONTENT: ‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will continue, even though games will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season. The popular studio show will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA that was announced on Monday. Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT Sports, sued the NBA in New York state court in August after the league did not accept the company’s matching offer for one of the packages in its new 11-year media rights deal, which will begin with the 2025-26 season. Even though “Inside the NBA” will be on ESPN and ABC, TNT Sports will continue to produce the show. It will air from Atlanta, except when the show goes on the road. The quartet of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will remain with the show. Barkley signed an extension with Warner Bros. Discovery in August despite the company losing the NBA. “‘Inside the NBA’ is universally recognized as one of the best and most culturally impactful shows in sports,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said. “We have long-admired the immensely talented team and are thrilled to add their chemistry and knowledge to our robust set of NBA studio offerings to super-serve NBA fans like never before. The addition of ‘Inside the NBA’ further solidifies ESPN as the preeminent destination for sports fans.” “Inside the NBA” will handle pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, conference finals and the NBA Playoffs. During the regular season, it will be part of opening week coverage, as well as Christmas Day, all ABC games after Jan. 1, the final week of the season and other marquee events. “The opportunity to continue the iconic and Emmy Award-winning ‘Inside the NBA’ is a huge win for basketball fans everywhere,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “We look forward to building on our longstanding partnership with TNT Sports and working together to promote NBA content across key WBD and NBA platforms.” “Inside the NBA” started in 1989, Johnson became the host in 1990 while Smith joined fulltime in 1998. Barkley came aboard in 2000 followed by O’Neal in 2011. The show has garnered 21 Sports Emmy Awards. ESPN will also continue to produce “NBA Countdown” and “NBA Today.” The settlement gives TNT Sports, Bleacher Report and House of Highlights a global license for NBA content with no rights fee for the next 11 years. Warner Bros. Discovery will also continue its relationship with the league’s digital operations, including NBA.com, for five seasons. TNT Sports and the NBA have jointly managed NBA Digital since 2009. Even though TNT Sports will not be airing games in the United States beginning next season, it does have rights to air a full package of games in select countries, including Latin America (excluding Brazil and Mexico), Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. TNT Sports will also begin showing 13 Big 12 football and 15 men’s basketball games next season as part of a sublicense with ESPN. TNT will air two College Football Playoff games beginning this season also under a sublicense with ESPN. Turner Sports has had an NBA package since 1984 and games have been on TNT since the network launched in 1988. That will end after this season. “Together these agreements ensure fans will continue to enjoy TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ and create tremendous value for our entire portfolio as we accelerate the growth of TNT Sports, Bleacher Report, House of Highlights and our global sports business,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said in a statement. “We are pleased to partner with the NBA and Disney/ESPN, and to have solidified long-term rights and revenue for WBD.” The Associated Press contributed to this article
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Petroleum Minister Witnesses ABB Agreements To Enhance Energy Efficiency At Abu Qir FertilizersNEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators in New York are seeking records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed this summer in New York City’s subway system. The tech company, Evolv, revealed in a public filing that it “received a voluntary document request from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York” on Nov. 1. It was unclear what the request was seeking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan declined to comment on the request, which was first reported by the Daily News. In an emailed statement, a spokesperson for Evolv said the company was “pleased to cooperate with all government agencies and regulators who request information from our company.” The Massachusetts-based tech company, whose scanners have also been used at sports stadiums and schools, has faced allegations of misconduct. Last month, Evolv’s board of directors fired its chief executive following an internal investigation that found certain sales had been “subject to extra-contractual terms and conditions.” On Tuesday, the company announced it had resolved a previous probe launched by the Federal Trade Commission last year over allegations of deceptive marketing practices. The company is also under separate investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Despite the legal and regulatory scrutiny, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a pilot program this summer to bring a handful of scanners to the city's subways to deter gun violence. The initiative drew immediate criticism from civil liberties groups who said the searches were unconstitutional, along with questions about its efficacy. In October, the city revealed the scanners did not detect any passengers with firearms — but falsely alerted more than 100 times. At the time, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department said it was still “evaluating the outcome of the pilot” and had not entered into any contract with Evolv.JORGE MARTINEZ: Laken Riley Murderer’s Trial Shows How Woke District Attorneys Endanger Our Communities
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Adam Pemble, an Associated Press video journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died. He was 52. Pemble died Thursday in Minneapolis surrounded by friends and family, according to his friend Mike Moe, who helped care for him in the final weeks of his fight against cancer. Known for bringing stories alive with his camera, Pemble epitomized the best of television news traditions, casting a curious and compassionate lens onto the lives of the people and communities whose stories he told. He joined the AP in 2007 in New York before moving to Prague in 2011 to help launch AP’s first cross-format operation combining photography, text stories and video. He enhanced Eastern European news coverage, creating distinctive stories highlighting the region’s culture and society. “Adam was an incredibly talented and passionate journalist and an empathetic storyteller. He had this amazing ability to get anyone to talk to him on camera, which I attribute to the Midwestern charm he embodied throughout his life.” said Sara Gillesby, AP’s Director of Global Video and Pemble’s former manager in New York when he joined the AP. “He was the best of us.” Pemble was born in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, in 1972 and grew up in Minneapolis. After graduating with a degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead, he started his journalism career in 1997 at KVLY, a television station in Fargo, North Dakota, and later worked at WCCO in Minneapolis. “He had the skills of the old-school camera people to meet a deadline and turn a beautiful story,” said Arthur Phillips, a cameraman who worked with Pemble at WCCO. “But he had a calling for greater things.” Moving to New York, Pemble covered some of the biggest stories in the city, including the trial of Bernie Madoff, interviews with former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and with then-real estate developer, now U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump. He went to Haiti to cover the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, where he captured shocking images of devastation. A few weeks later he was in Vancouver, covering the Winter Olympics. With his transfer to Prague, Pemble quickly became the go-to video journalist deployed to the biggest news events in Europe, interviewing government leaders, covering violent protests, the aftermath of terror attacks and numerous national elections across the continent. “An inquiring mind, a keen eye and a healthy skepticism for those in power who tried to spin away from the truth all combined to make Adam’s stories as rich in colour as he was in character,” said Sandy MacIntyre, former AP head of global video. “Time and again he was asked to do the impossible and without fail he delivered the exceptional.” ”But more than all of that, he was the colleague and friend you wanted by your side because if Adam was there we knew we were going to be the winning team.” As civil unrest rocked Ukraine in 2014, Pemble reported from Kyiv and later Donetsk, where he covered the first Russian-backed demonstrations before spending weeks in Crimea during Russia’s annexation of the strategic peninsula. His video reports included the last remaining Ukrainian sailors loyal to Kyiv, who had finally abandoned their ship and came ashore. With the Russian national anthem playing from a car in the background, his final shot showed two distraught sailors heckled as they walked away. Pemble returned to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country in 2022. Among his many assignments was March 2023 AP interview by Executive Editor Julie Pace with across Ukraine to cities near some of the fiercest fighting. “Adam showed up to every assignment with enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to his work and his colleagues. He loved what he did, and so many of us at AP are better for having worked alongside him,” Pace said. When not deployed overseas, set his camera’s gaze on his new home in the Czech Republic, offering insight into the traditions and unique stories of Eastern Europe. From Christmas carp fishing at sunrise to graffiti artists in Prague to the intimate story of a Slovak priest challenging the celibacy rules of the Catholic Church, he brought his unmistakable style. He worked with a traditional large broadcast camera in an era where many video shooters shifted to smaller, lighter cameras. He always put himself in the right place to let reality unfold like “an old school analog painter in an often fast and furious digital age,” former AP cameraman Ben Jary recalled. Pemble’s interest in visual storytelling led to experimenting with new technologies, including aerial videography. In 2015, he was the first major news agency camera operator to film live drone footage when reporting on the migration crisis in the Balkans. An avid gardener who planted trees and chilis on his rooftop in Prague, he was adventurous in the kitchen and especially proud of his vegan “meatloaf,” friends said. He loved a seedy dive bar as much as a Michelin restaurant and foods as varied as charcoal choux pastry with truffle creme and his favourite road trip junk food, Slim Jim’s jerky and Salted Nut Rolls. Pemble’s wit, wisdom, energy and positivity enriched the lives and experiences of those around him, friends and colleagues recalled. “If someone asked me to see a picture of quiet strength and courage, dignity and grace, and most of all kindness, I would show them a picture of a man for all seasons,” said Dan Huff, a Washington-based AP video journalist, “I would show them a picture of Adam Pemble.”PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ethan Gettman kicked what proved to be the game-winning field goal from 31-yards out midway through the fourth quarter and Brendan Bell added an insurance touchdown a minute later as Villanova pulled away from Delaware in the second half to post a 38-28 victory in the season finale on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now have won 17 of their last 19 meetings with the Blue Hens, who played their final regular season game as an FCS-member. Delaware will join the FBS and join Conference USA for the 2025 season. Villanova (9-3, 6-2 Coastal Athletic Association) took a 21-0 lead five minutes into the second quarter after David Avit scored from a yard out, Brendan Bell returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown and Watkins fired a 36-yard touchdown pass to Kenyon Miles. But Delaware (9-2, 6-2) scored three times in the final eight minutes of the half, with JoJo Bermudez scoring from 14-yards out and Marcus Yarns punching in from the 1, then catching a Nick Minicucci pass for a 65-yard touchdown with :32 left. Connor Watkins ran up the middle on a quarterback draw for a 38-yard touchdown to put the Wildcats in front, but Minicucci answered with a six-yard touchdown to Jo'Nathan Silver to send the game into the fourth quarter tied at 28-28. Gettman put the Wildcats in top for good with 8:41 left and Bell scored on a six-yard run with 7:39 remaining. Watkins was 13 of 30 passing for 203 yards with a touchdown and an interception and carried eight times for 79 yards. Minicucci was 18 of 33 for 195 yards with two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Yarns carried 20 times for 100 yards and caught three passes for 74 yards. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.
New research shows restaurant chains and food concepts are helping shopping malls regain their footing, driving consumers to the once-struggling spaces. The data from Yelp shows restaurants have become a driving force in this ever-changing retail landscape, helping to catapult visitor numbers above pre-pandemic levels at malls. Shoppers grab a bite to eat and then spend their money at various businesses before and after they dine out — creating a bounce-back effect for what has often been dubbed a "struggling industry." Days of packed shopping malls are beginning to return, but they look a bit different than what we were used to in the 1990s and early 2000s. RELATED STORY | Retailers say they're ready for potential Trump tariffs Take a drive past or step foot near Great Northern Mall in Ohio and you'll be greeted by one restaurant after the next. More are on the way, including a Texas Roadhouse in the near future. "Five times more traffic," Tony Ke, the owner of TJ Hibachi and Sushi said. Ke said through the ups and downs of the coronavirus pandemic, and many folks opting for online shopping over the years, things are finally turning around. He said business is booming with five times more traffic in the mall food court than in years past. "It's really getting better and better," Ke said. And he's not alone. Scripps News Cleveland followed through and spoke with Beverly Bolton, owner of Fortune's Cookies. The self-proclaimed community baker and Cleveland-area mom took a gamble, opening her first brick-and-mortar inside Great Northern a year ago. "It's been an adventure, but better than I expected," Bolton said. The local cookie shop has become so popular that she's been scouted to fill that nostalgic mall cookie void. "We've had some other malls approach us. Actually, use the space where Mrs. Fields used to be in," Bolton said. RELATED STORY | Big Lots continues some store closures as its bankruptcy proceeds Placer.AI reports shopping malls — whether it be open-air concepts or traditional malls like Great Northern — are on the rise again in 2024. The organization that tracks retail foot traffic reports the primary reason is restaurants and food concepts in malls. They are up 7% from 2019 to 2024. Yelp recently released a report of the top 25 mall brands, and 17 of the top 25 mall brands are restaurant chains: Cheesecake Factory at number 1 BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse at 4 Starbucks at 6 Olive Garden at 7 Panera at 10 Chili's at 21 Food concepts are a driving force as well. This includes Filipino, Vegan and specifically Bubble Teas —which are up 100% over the last five years, according to Yelp. Michael Goldberg, a professor in the Department of Design Innovation at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, said a generation that has virtually lived online plays a critical role in the process. "Many Americans, particularly younger Americans, are focused on experiences and nothing is better than sharing food with friends," Goldberg said. Young social media influencers are eating food on camera, providing reviews and driving people to dive in and try the food. The TikTok generation has given a major boost to once-struggling brands and revived them tenfold. Case in point: Chili's Triple Dipper. "The thought that Chili's is back and being driven by influencer videos on TikTok is quite fascinating and, you know, I mean, there is a nostalgia for brands," Goldberg said. Localized community programming and holiday events like pictures with Santa are a mainstay at malls like Great Northern. Lori Weidleman, who has been cranking out pretzels at Auntie Anne's since 1997, said change is constant. However, she added it's become apparent people will pay for a quality product that takes them back to a special moment in life. "Ohio's doing really good. We're strong and beating our goals and our targets. And it's multi-generational interest," Weidleman said. This story was originally published by Mike Holden at Scripps News Cleveland .People have once again endorsed PM Modi's leadership development vision Nadda
Good things come to those who wait, and while EastEnders fans have got used to being able to watch each new episode early on iPlayer, this won't be the case on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day in 2024. It has been confirmed that, as with last year , fans won't be able to watch the two new episodes on Christmas Day as they eat their breakfast and open their stockings, but will instead have to wait until they are on BBC One . The first of the two Christmas Day episodes will air at 7:30pm on the big day, while the second is scheduled for 10:35pm - meaning a nail-biting three-hour wait after what is sure to be a huge cliffhanger. Additionally, Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December 2024) will also not air early on BBC iPlayer and will be available in line with the terrestrial release at 8.30pm . On top of this, the much-anticipated New Year's Day (Wednesday 1st January 2025) episode will air at 10pm on BBC One and at the same time on BBC iPlayer. This means that fans will consume three major EastEnders episodes at the same time! As always, Christmas will be a dramatic day in Walford. While last year saw answers revealed following the game-changing flash-forward earlier in the year, this Yuletide's episodes will see Cindy's affair with the son of her former husband George (Colin Salmon), Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), being exposed. Collins previously opened up about filming the scenes in which the truth is revealed, saying: "Why do people always like playing the villains in panto? Because sometimes they’re a bit more fun! Read more: EastEnders' Lacey Turner wants Stacey and Martin "together forever" amid Christmas romance twist Mariah Carey gives brilliant impromptu EastEnders audition "As an actor playing Cindy, I go through a whirlwind of emotions, so you have to enjoy it a bit and have some fun in between. She is always a challenge." Meanwhile, Alfie star Shane Richie teased when speaking with RadioTimes.com : "A few things happened on Christmas, which I intentionally didn't read [the script] because I knew that Kat and Alfie were going to be involved, and I didn't really want to know what was going to happen in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day. Sign up to be the first to know about breaking stories and new series! By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time. "But oh my God! I sat there watching this story unfolding in the Queen Vic that happens on Christmas Day, and as a fan of the show anyway, I was like, 'Oh my God, I can't believe this! Stop!'" He added: "I had to do a line and I kept messing it up because I was so taken in with the storyline that was happening. You're in for a lovely treat this Christmas Day." Read More EastEnders Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide as Cindy Beale's secrets explode EastEnders' Heather Peace promises New Year chaos at Suki and Eve's wedding EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide .DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — This city has been placed under a state of calamity following an increase in dengue cases, with 928 infections recorded this 2024 as of Nov. 6. The figure is nearly four times higher, or 397 percent higher, than the 233 cases reported during the same period last year, based on the post of Mayor Jenny Barzaga on her official social media page on Nov. 22. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.
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Why did regime change happen so quickly? Syrian President to the opposition in line with the Doha agreement days after the militants launched their advance. "An internal conspiracy was likely brewing within the Syrian leadership and military personnel," Tarasov suggested. Who will govern Syria? It is still unclear which opposition group will dominate. Tarasov argued that if the secular opposition prevails, Syria will have a secular government. Conversely, if Islamist factions take control, the country may see a Taliban*-style leadership. 12:56 GMT Why are Israel and the US interested in balkanizing Syria? Tarasov believes the odds of Syria's fragmentation are high, with potential scenarios including: Turkiye taking control of Aleppo and Idlib The Kurds establishing their own state with backing from Israel and the US The rest of the country being divided into various enclaves According to Tarasov, the US and Israel have already started implementing their plan for Syria's fragmentation, as shown by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Regional ambitions and possible risks Tarasov claims that Israel may be planning to annex Gaza and the West Bank and to fragment Lebanon in order to weaken Lebanese Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah.RUNNING out of time and wrapping paper? Don’t get your tinsel in a twist! 7 The budget-friendly wrapping hacks will upgrade your gifts Credit: Alamy These budget-friendly wrapping tricks will turn your gifts into showstoppers. KITCHEN WIN: No wrapping paper? No problem. 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Moore 2-5 2-2 7, Olsen 3-5 3-3 9, Ford 3-7 0-0 6, Cave 3-16 1-2 7, Weir 0-1 0-0 0, Gardner 3-5 1-1 8, Horne 0-0 0-0 0, Stephens 1-3 0-0 3, Harvey 6-11 0-0 14, Keitges 3-3 0-0 9, Perry 0-0 0-0 0, Powell 1-2 0-0 2, Totals 25-58 7-8 65 Williams 9-13 2-4 20, McCray 0-3 0-0 0, Jimenez 1-5 0-0 2, Leuzinger 4-8 7-10 16, Myers 5-11 0-0 15, Bisballe 0-0 0-0 0, Douglass 2-7 1-2 6, Krahn 1-3 0-0 2, Spasovski 3-4 0-0 6, Totals 25-54 10-16 67 3-Point Goals_Nebraska-Omaha 8-18 (Moore 1-2, Olsen 0-2, Cave 0-4, Gardner 1-2, Stephens 1-2, Harvey 2-3, Keitges 3-3), Wisconsin 7-18 (Williams 0-1, Leuzinger 1-2, Myers 5-10, Douglass 1-4, Krahn 0-1). Assists_Nebraska-Omaha 15 (Cave 5), Wisconsin 13 (Douglass 3, Leuzinger 3, Williams 3). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Nebraska-Omaha 26 (Ford 6), Wisconsin 38 (Williams 14). Total Fouls_Nebraska-Omaha 16, Wisconsin 12. Technical Fouls_None. A_3,014.Here’s how the Munster players rated in their 16-14 defeat to Castres at Stade Pierre Fabre. Mike Haley – 4 Conceded an early penalty for holding on, threw the ball into touch and passed the ball forward late on in what was a tough night at the office for the full-back. Calvin Nash – 4 Won two good aerial battles but for the second week running, the winger hardly saw the ball to showcase his attacking threat. Tom Farrell – 4 Largely nullified in attack by his All Black opposite number Jack Goodhue despite making 15 carries. Alex Nankivell – 5 Brought his usual aggression in midfield, while he shifted onto the left wing for the latter stages due to the back-line injuries and a 6/2 bench split. Thaakir Abrahams – 4 Never got going on his return to France, as Munster struggled to get the speedy South African winger into space to cause damage. Forced off with a shoulder injury. Jack Crowley – 4 Held his nerve to slot two conversions, but otherwise it was a difficult night for the out-half, who struggled to get the attack going, while kicked out on the full, missed a shot at goal, and two crucial kicks to touch. Craig Casey – 4 Tried to speed up Munster’s tempo for the 31 minutes he was on the field before he was carried off the pitch with what looked like a serious knee injury. Dian Bleuler – 4 Replaced with a head injury after 21 minutes, the South African loosehead was fortunate not to have been yellow-carded for a no-arms tackle in the same incident. Niall Scannell – 4 Won an early jackal penalty, but the hooker will be frustrated with his role in Munster’s set-pieces struggles and penalty concessions. Stephen Archer – 4 Two high tackles early on summed up a difficult night for the veteran prop. Fineen Wycherley – 4 A missed tackle and penalty concession at a maul was not how he wanted to start the game, and that set the tone for what was to follow. Tadhg Beirne – 5 Played a key role in his side’s second try, the captain tried to lead by example but he was nowhere near his influential best. Peter O’Mahony – 5 Although this was a step down from last weekend’s outstanding display, the Cork man was putting in a big defensive shift until he hobbled off injured. John Hodnett – 6 Munster’s best player on the night, the Rosscarbery native took both of his tries well and was full of work on both sides of the ball. Brian Gleeson – 5 The 20-year-old Tipperary No 8 showed up well on his first Champions Cup start, stopping a certain Castres try and helping Hodnett over for his score before he was replaced early in the second-half. Replacements – 4 On their respective returns from long-term injuries, props Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager struggled to solidify the creaky scrum. Paddy Patterson added good energy but ultimately the bench were unable to see out the winning position late on.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ethan Gettman kicked what proved to be the game-winning field goal from 31-yards out midway through the fourth quarter and Brendan Bell added an insurance touchdown a minute later as Villanova pulled away from Delaware in the second half to post a 38-28 victory in the season finale on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now have won 17 of their last 19 meetings with the Blue Hens, who played their final regular season game as an FCS-member. Delaware will join the FBS and join Conference USA for the 2025 season. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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NoneCITY OF MALOLOS — "Young people of Bulacan, continue to dream, study, make friends and work hard in life because in the province of Bulacan every child is safe and has a smooth path to the fulfillment of your dreams." This was what Gov. Daniel Fernando told the Bulacan youth in his state of the children's address (SOCA) he delivered during the Provincial Children's Congress held on Nov. 16 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center here. Fernando also highlighted the efforts of the provincial government of Bulacan in combating malnutrition and ensured that there are enough funds allotted for nutrition-related programs. "Cases of malnutrition went down due to efficient implementation of our Bulacan Nutrition Action Plan, but this has to be streamlined further and align it to the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition or PPAN 2023-2028," said Fernando. The governor also commended Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office head Rowena Tiongson for being recognized as the Outstanding Provincial Nutrition Action Officer in the 2024 Gitnang Luzon Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon held recently. Fernando announced the province's second consecutive recognition in the Gawad Edukampyon for Local Governance Award (province category) after being ranked first in the entire region for Early Childhood Care and Development Accreditation. Currently, Bulacan has 995 public learning centers, catering to 48,644 enrolled children in child development centers. Fernando said that 477 out of 569 barangay in the province now have child representatives as part of the Local Council for the Protection of Children. With this year's theme "Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines," the National Children's Month celebration in Bulacan consisted of various activities, including competitions for children, namely singing, copy and color, poem reciting and Zumbalilit, which coincided with the governor's SOCA. Winners in individual contests received P10,000 for first place, P8,000 for second place, P5,000 for third place and a consolation prize of P2,000; Zumbalilit winners, the lone group contest in the roster, earned P20,000 for first place, P15,000 for second place, P10,000 for third place and P5,000 as consolation. Meanwhile, the province recorded a slight increase in cases of violence against children, where most of the victims are girls ages 12 to 17. On the other hand, in terms of children in conflict with the law, the Tanglaw Pag-asa Youth Rehabilitation Center saw a decrease from 2022's 98 to 64 in 2023. Present during the governor's SOCA were Vice Gov. Alexis Castro, Department of the Interior and Local Government Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia, SP Committee on Women and Family Chairman Erlene Luz de la Cruz, and PCPC Child Representative President Cassandra Eparwa.
A couple of squads looking to climb closer to .500 meet up on Thursday, Nov. 21 with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast . Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial or with SlingTV, which doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available . The Hornets are 5-9 and on a two-game losing streak. The most recent loss came on Tuesday in an NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets, 116-115. The Pistons also come into this contest following a loss, a matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The squad is 7-9 on the season after starting 0-4. Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets When: Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. EST Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Stream: FuboTV (free trial) ; Sling ; DirecTV Stream (free trial) Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide , where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts. More College Football What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME . From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial, and $20 off the first month for new costumers. What is DirecTV Stream? DirecTV Stream offers practically everything DirecTV provides, except for a remote and a streaming device to connect to your television. Sign up now and get three free months of premium channels including MAX , Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz. What is SlingTV? SlingTV offers a variety of live programing ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancelation. RELATED CONTENT: ‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will continue, even though games will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season. The popular studio show will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA that was announced on Monday. Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT Sports, sued the NBA in New York state court in August after the league did not accept the company’s matching offer for one of the packages in its new 11-year media rights deal, which will begin with the 2025-26 season. Even though “Inside the NBA” will be on ESPN and ABC, TNT Sports will continue to produce the show. It will air from Atlanta, except when the show goes on the road. The quartet of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will remain with the show. Barkley signed an extension with Warner Bros. Discovery in August despite the company losing the NBA. “‘Inside the NBA’ is universally recognized as one of the best and most culturally impactful shows in sports,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said. “We have long-admired the immensely talented team and are thrilled to add their chemistry and knowledge to our robust set of NBA studio offerings to super-serve NBA fans like never before. The addition of ‘Inside the NBA’ further solidifies ESPN as the preeminent destination for sports fans.” “Inside the NBA” will handle pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, conference finals and the NBA Playoffs. During the regular season, it will be part of opening week coverage, as well as Christmas Day, all ABC games after Jan. 1, the final week of the season and other marquee events. “The opportunity to continue the iconic and Emmy Award-winning ‘Inside the NBA’ is a huge win for basketball fans everywhere,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “We look forward to building on our longstanding partnership with TNT Sports and working together to promote NBA content across key WBD and NBA platforms.” “Inside the NBA” started in 1989, Johnson became the host in 1990 while Smith joined fulltime in 1998. Barkley came aboard in 2000 followed by O’Neal in 2011. The show has garnered 21 Sports Emmy Awards. ESPN will also continue to produce “NBA Countdown” and “NBA Today.” The settlement gives TNT Sports, Bleacher Report and House of Highlights a global license for NBA content with no rights fee for the next 11 years. Warner Bros. Discovery will also continue its relationship with the league’s digital operations, including NBA.com, for five seasons. TNT Sports and the NBA have jointly managed NBA Digital since 2009. Even though TNT Sports will not be airing games in the United States beginning next season, it does have rights to air a full package of games in select countries, including Latin America (excluding Brazil and Mexico), Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. TNT Sports will also begin showing 13 Big 12 football and 15 men’s basketball games next season as part of a sublicense with ESPN. TNT will air two College Football Playoff games beginning this season also under a sublicense with ESPN. Turner Sports has had an NBA package since 1984 and games have been on TNT since the network launched in 1988. That will end after this season. “Together these agreements ensure fans will continue to enjoy TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ and create tremendous value for our entire portfolio as we accelerate the growth of TNT Sports, Bleacher Report, House of Highlights and our global sports business,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said in a statement. “We are pleased to partner with the NBA and Disney/ESPN, and to have solidified long-term rights and revenue for WBD.” The Associated Press contributed to this article
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