If you read One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest years ago, you may recall how Chief Bromden’s psychosis originated with the loss of his people’s fishing habitat due to the construction of a monstrous dam. Ken Kesey brought the loss of annual fish runs of the Columbia River, estimated at 15 to 20 million salmon , to our attention. They had supported an essential human industry long pre-dating the arrival of Columbus in the Western Hemisphere. Pacific tribes ever since have fought for dam removal projects across the US. It’s not just native people who argue for dam removal. The US Fish and Wildlife Service explains that dams slow the natural flow of water and warm it, promoting the spread of deadly algae and parasites. Dams, they say, have been harming salmon and sturgeon since their installation, and people are frustrated to see these culturally and economically important species hurt when it is within our ability to protect them. While dams have provided benefits like hydroelectricity and water storage, they have also been ecologically disastrous. Besides blocking fish migrations, these human-made structures can destroy seasonal pulses of water that keep ecosystems in balance. In what can be described as nearly a miracle, for the first time since 1918 an astonishing 420 miles of salmon habitat in the Klamath River watershed in California and Oregon has been reopened. This results from the world’s largest dam removal effort: the Klamath River Renewal Project. The amount of habitat opened up on the Klamath is equivalent to the distance between Portland, Maine and Philadelphia. It’s only been a month since the dam removal project on the Klamath River. Four dams were removed — and you know what? The salmon are already returning. The dams impeded fish migration for nearly a century, but, since those dams came down, salmon are once more spawning in cool creeks that had been cut off to them for generations. Pacific salmon and steelhead have a diverse life cycle that begins in the rivers of Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho where salmon spawn, or lay their eggs. Juveniles travel from freshwater to the Pacific Ocean and move great distances up and down the West Coast of North America. When salmon are ready to reproduce, they migrate from the ocean back into freshwater rivers and streams to their spawning grounds. On their journey along the Klamath River, they had encountered four hydroelectric dams, which halted their journeys. Video shot by the Yurok Tribe show that hundreds of salmon have made it to tributaries between the former Iron Gate and Copco dams, a hopeful sign for the newly freed waterway. “Seeing salmon spawning above the former dams fills my heart,” Joseph L. James, chair of the Yurok Tribe, described , as reported by the Boston Globe . “Our salmon are coming home. Klamath Basin tribes fought for decades to make this day a reality because our future generations deserve to inherit a healthier river from the headwaters to the sea.” No longer do four hydroelectric dams block passage for struggling salmon. Through protests, testimony, and lawsuits, tribes showcased the environmental devastation caused by the dams, especially to salmon, which were cut off from their historic habitat and dying in alarming numbers because of poor water quality. Earth Justice calls it a great victory for the local tribes, who, despite their deep cultural and economic ties to the river, were at first rarely offered a seat at the stakeholders’ table. Increasingly, removal is being seen as a long-term solution for dams that are no longer needed. Removal can often achieve both short- and long-term cost savings, while creating a permanent ecological improvement and strengthening resiliency against climate change. Many factors contribute to the dam owner’s choice to remove, rather than rehabilitate, these unneeded dams. Policies like the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) have led to an influx of public funding available for dam safety projects, further strengthening the economic case for removal. The dam removal projects on the Klamath River are an example of advocacy and economics in play. Power company PacifiCorp built the dams to generate electricity between 1918 and 1962. But the structures halted the natural flow of the waterway that was once known as the third-largest salmon-producing river on the West Coast. They disrupted the lifecycle of the region’s salmon, which spend most of their life in the Pacific Ocean but return to the chilly mountain streams to lay eggs. The dams only produced a fraction of PacifiCorp’s energy at full capacity, enough to power about 70,000 homes. They also didn’t provide irrigation, drinking water, or flood control. In 2016, after several lawsuits, PacifiCorp opted out of renewing the license and got behind dam removal, recognizing it would be more affordable than making the necessary upgrades. In 2020, PacifiCorp submitted an application to FERC to transfer the license for the Lower Klamath Project from PacifiCorp to the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (Renewal Corporation) and the states of Oregon and California as co-licensees. In June 2021, FERC approved transfer of the Lower Klamath Project license to the Renewal Corporation and the states of California and Oregon as co-licensees to carry out removal of the four dams in that license. FERC gave its final approval for the actual dam removal work late in November 2022. KRRC was created to take ownership of four PacifiCorp dams — JC Boyle, Copco No. 1 & No. 2, and Iron Gate — and then remove these dams, restore formerly inundated lands, and implement required mitigation measures in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. PacifiCorp continued to operate the dams in the interim. It took nearly eight more years in total to develop the dam removal plan, conduct environmental and safety reviews, and navigate around political backlash. Yet in October 2024, with the dam gone, the water temperature during the day was an average of 14 degrees Fahrenheit cooler compared with the same month over the last nine years, according to the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), the nonprofit entity created to oversee the project. There have also been lower concentrations of harmful algae blooms since the dam removal. Decommissioning will also prevent stagnant reservoirs from increasing water temperatures in the summer and help alleviate the poor habitat conditions that contribute to fish diseases below the dams. The number of salmon that have quickly made it into previously inaccessible tributaries has also been encouraging. Experts have counted 42 redds, or salmon egg nests, and have tallied as many as 115 Chinook salmon in one day in Spencer Creek, which is above the former JC Boyle dam, the furthest upstream of the four removed dams. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook Bluesky Email Reddit

Four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone announced Wednesday that he has decommitted from Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound junior from Nazareth, Pa., had been committed to the Hokies since June. However, Virginia Tech has struggled to a 5-6 record this season and Falzone has visited Ohio State and Penn State over the past month. He also has plans to visit Iowa and Syracuse this week. "After deep thought and consideration, I've made the difficult decision to decommit from Virginia Tech at this time," Falzone wrote in a statement on X. "From day one, my family and I were treated with love and respect by the entire staff at Virginia Tech. I am deeply thankful to coach (Brent) Pry, coach (Tyler) Bowen and everyone in the Hokie family who believed in me and supported my development. I'll always have great respect and love for Blacksburg and the Hokies. "Reflecting on discussions with my family, I felt it was necessary to make this change. It didn't feel right to be visiting other schools while being locked in with Virginia Tech. I owe it to myself, my family and the schools recruiting me to be fully invested in every opportunity I receive during this important time. "Reopening my recruitment, I am eager to embrace the next steps in this journey. I'm looking forward to working hard this offseason, not only to continue growing as a quarterback but also as a teammate and leader. This new chapter is an opportunity to grow, and I'm excited for what lies ahead." Falzone is the No. 15-ranked quarterback in the 2025 cycle, according to On3.com, whose composite industry ranking has him as the No. 181 overall prospect in the nation. He told the site that Nazareth has a good relationship with Penn State, where former Nazareth players Jahan Dotson and Jake Wilson played. "I've been to Penn State games growing up," Falzone told On3.com. "It's always an awesome experience in Beaver Stadium. It was a great day and it was nice being able to bring my sister and my dad along. I'm glad I was able to see the PSU offense in action." Falzone threw for 2,136 yards and 23 touchdowns while adding another 743 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground this season. Along with Virginia Tech and Penn State, he has received offers from Wisconsin, Syracuse, Bucknell and Lehigh, according to 247Sports.com. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now

The Oklahoma City Thunder (13-4) match up against the Golden State Warriors (12-5) Wednesday at Chase Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Warriors lead 1-0. OKC dethroned the Sacramento Kings with a 130-109 road win Monday as 3.5-point favorites. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held it down with 37 points and 11 assists, while G Jalen Williams added 28 points. The Thunder have won 2 straight and are 6-4 over the last 10 as they deal with some significant absences. The Dubs have dropped 2 straight after a 128-120 clunker as 13-point home favorites against the Brooklyn Nets Monday. G Stephen Curry did all he could with 28 points on 8-for-16 from distance. They just lacked a presence in the paint with F Jonathan Kuminga (illness) out. Key afternoon injury update : Curry is listed as out for Wednesday night. Thunder at Warriors odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 3:56 p.m. ET. Thunder at Warriors key injuries Thunder Warriors For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report . Thunder at Warriors picks and predictions Prediction Thunder 121, Warriors 113 Moneyline I like the Thunder (-190) here. They're playing a little better than the Warriors (+155). Playing at Chase Center is no longer a "gimme" for OKC, but I prefer the spread over the -190 ML. Instead, take Thunder C ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN OVER 25.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (- 105 ). His last two games lines are as follows: 19 points, 10 boards and 4 assists; 13 points, 14 boards and 3 assists. Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now ! Against the spread BET THUNDER -4.5 (- 110 ). The Warriors beat the Thunder 127-116 in OKC Nov. 10 -- Golden State was a 6.5-point underdog and the Over (228.5) cashed. However, the Thunder had won 3 straight vs. the Warriors before that loss -- including 2 at Chase. Over/Under The Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings between these teams. OKC is 11th at 115.2 points per game; Golden State is 6th at 117.7. They are 5th and 6th in pace, respectively. This is a hittable number. TAKE OVER 226.5 (- 110 ). Want to play some games of your own? Play for free at the best social casinos and enjoy lots of slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette and more. You can even earn real prizes! For more sports betting picks and tips , check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW . Follow Ryan Dodson on Twitter/X . Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook . Access more NBA coverage: HoopsHype | Bulls Wire | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Spurs Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire More NBA Picks and Predictions! Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions Toronto Raptors at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Getting your holiday shopping done early should be on your to-do list. Keep reading if you're wondering what some of the coolest or hottest toys of the year are. We asked toy experts for their best recommendations for your little one. Sticki Rolls Sticker Bracelets from Sky Castle : Christopher Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, said these bracelets are hot on TikTok. Sticki Rolls are the first-ever wearable, shareable sticker bracelets for ages 5 and up. "It's a truly innovative concept, and at the same time, they're very reasonable and social," said Byrne. "We keep hearing from parents and educators how important social play is for kids right now, and this is an inexpensive way kids can collect and interact." The retail price is $9.99 and up. Disney Bitzee from Spin Master : If your youngsters couldn't get enough of the hit toy, Bitzee, last year, just wait. This year, there's a new Disney version where they can raise and play with 30 virtual Disney pets. The toy is for children ages 5 - 7 or, let's admit it, a Disney fan of any age. "Again, it's great for social or solo play, and the experience of using the Bitzee is kind of magical," said Byrne. Starting price is $34.99. The Cat Mitt Game from McMiller Fun : A take off on the once popular online oven mitt challenge, this fast-paced game challenges kids to collect kitty treats while wearing cat paws. "It's a lot of hilarity, and one of the most important reasons we like it is that we've played with people of widely diverse ages, and they've all had a good time—and lots of laughs," said Byrne. It currently retails for $24.99. PlayTab Modular Board from Fat Brain : Those little fingers need to be kept busy, too, and this PlayTab Modular Board is a perfect gift for one-year-olds. "We love this because it can be used in multiple ways," said Erica J Card, Store Director/Buyer, Soksaby Company Child's Play Toys & Books. "Toddlers can mix and match the manipulative pieces. Each one works on a different fine motor skill, introduces cause and effect in a more tactile way, and the satisfaction of feeling the magnet pull. They can also be used individually, or together on the fridge, or any magnetized surface." The Playtab Board is $9.99, and the Playtab Tile Sets are $17.99/ea. Magna-Tiles : Card believes that every home should have Magna-Tiles. "It is an open-ended tile-building toy for ages three years and up," she said. "They encourage early STEM use of the brain trying to figure out how to put things together, and as they get older, they build things for their other toys. I.e., building a garage for their cars or a house for their dolls/action figures." The MicroMags are a new version that allows kids to build on a smaller scale. "They are great for travel or restaurants," said Card. We love a versatile toy." The MicroMags 70pc set is $49.99, the MicroMags 26pc set is $19.99, and the Space MicroMags is $54.99. Snap Circuits Beginner : Card said that Snap Circuits are a great introduction to how circuits work and have beginner lessons on electricity. The toy is picture-based, so instructions are easy to use. "Many science kits are geared towards older kids, but Snap Circuits Beginner and the Snap Circuits Night Light are accessible for a five-year-old," said Card. "These kits show that science can be fun. They can make an object light up and a fan spin or have a speaker make a sound." Snap Circuits Beginner starts at $26.99, and the Snap Circuits Night Light is $19.99. Galactic Fireball Boomerang Drone : "This was made popular on TikTok, but it's fantastic," said Card. "Throw the drone, and it comes back to you, no matter what direction you throw it in. It's just pure fun while practicing coordination unbeknownst to them. The current price is $29.99. Finally, Byrne said Squishmallows is still one of the hottest brands out there, with more than 400 million sold, so make sure to check out their top plush, the Squishmallows Palmer The Goat . With the new Transformers movie and the upcoming Wicked movie, Byrne said the hot action figures will be the Transformers One Power Flip Optimus Prime, and the best collectible dolls will be Universal Wicked Glinda and Elphaba from Mattel.

Ricks 4-8 0-0 9, Hutchins-Everett 1-4 3-3 5, Brown 4-12 3-3 13, Freeman 3-9 0-0 7, Smith 2-6 2-2 6, Lindsay 6-11 0-0 17, Anderson 3-4 0-0 7, Williams 1-2 0-0 3, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-56 8-8 67. Kapic 5-8 1-1 12, Gray 6-9 1-3 16, Howell 4-7 2-2 11, McGhie 4-12 0-0 9, Tait-Jones 4-10 13-18 21, Rochelin 0-1 1-2 1, Burke 1-1 0-0 3, Milovich 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-48 18-26 73. Halftime_UC San Diego 34-28. 3-Point Goals_James Madison 11-27 (Lindsay 5-8, Brown 2-6, Williams 1-1, Anderson 1-2, Ricks 1-4, Freeman 1-5, Hutchins-Everett 0-1), UC San Diego 7-18 (Gray 3-3, Burke 1-1, Howell 1-3, Kapic 1-4, McGhie 1-6, Tait-Jones 0-1). Rebounds_James Madison 25 (Smith 9), UC San Diego 24 (Tait-Jones 6). Assists_James Madison 10 (Brown 4), UC San Diego 10 (Tait-Jones 4). Total Fouls_James Madison 22, UC San Diego 15."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.Prospera Financial Services Inc lessened its stake in Palantir Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:PLTR – Free Report ) by 4.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 26,951 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,252 shares during the quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Palantir Technologies were worth $1,003,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Northwest Investment Counselors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Palantir Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new position in Palantir Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. bought a new position in Palantir Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Creekmur Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 46.0% in the third quarter. Creekmur Asset Management LLC now owns 1,063 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 335 shares during the period. Finally, Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC DE grew its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 47.5% in the third quarter. Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC DE now owns 1,180 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 380 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 45.65% of the company’s stock. Insider Transactions at Palantir Technologies In other news, insider Heather A. Planishek sold 14,016 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.67, for a total value of $429,870.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 576,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,666,625.41. This represents a 2.38 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, insider Alexander C. Karp sold 4,500,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.07, for a total value of $162,315,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 6,432,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $232,011,546.06. The trade was a 41.16 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 34,167,451 shares of company stock valued at $1,603,067,889 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 12.93% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In View Our Latest Report on Palantir Technologies Palantir Technologies Stock Up 4.8 % NYSE:PLTR opened at $64.33 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $45.94 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $33.31. Palantir Technologies Inc. has a 52 week low of $15.66 and a 52 week high of $66.00. The stock has a market cap of $146.55 billion, a PE ratio of 321.65 and a beta of 2.70. Palantir Technologies ( NYSE:PLTR – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 4th. The company reported $0.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $725.52 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $705.11 million. Palantir Technologies had a return on equity of 9.94% and a net margin of 18.01%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 30.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.03 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Palantir Technologies Inc. will post 0.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About Palantir Technologies ( Free Report ) Palantir Technologies Inc builds and deploys software platforms for the intelligence community to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company provides Palantir Gotham, a software platform which enables users to identify patterns hidden deep within datasets, ranging from signals intelligence sources to reports from confidential informants, as well as facilitates the handoff between analysts and operational users, helping operators plan and execute real-world responses to threats that have been identified within the platform. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PLTR? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Palantir Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:PLTR – Free Report ). 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BJP, allies to win election rebound in MaharashtraISLAMABAD: Expressing regret over the statement of PTI founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, F oreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that implicating Saudi Arabia for political point scoring is indicative of a desperate mindset. Responding to the comments by the spouse of the PTI founder regarding Saudi Arabia, the deputy prime minister/foreign minister said “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are close friends and brothers. This relationship is based on mutual respect.” “We have great admiration for Saudi Arabia’s journey of development and prosperity. The Pakistani nation is proud of its close relationship with Saudi Arabia which has always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin” Ishaq Dar added. Read More: Bushra Bibi issues statement on Nov 24 protest ‘’Implicating Saudi Arabia for petty political point scoring is regrettable and indicative of a desperate mindset’’ he added. The deputy prime minister urged all political forces to desist from compromising Pakistan’s foreign policy in pursuance of their political objectives.” Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan‘s wife Bushra Bibi issued a video message regarding the party’s Nov 24 protest call, urging PTI workers and supporters to participate in the much-hyped Nov 24 protest dubbed as ‘final or do-or-die’ against the government. Creating a new controversy, she claimed that propaganda began against them following their visit to Madinah in Saudi Arabia. According to her, former Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa began receiving calls where he was told that Khan was not acceptable to them. The PTI founder’s wife went on to add the calls were followed by her character assassination and Khan being called a ‘Jewish agent.’ Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that no protest will be allowed in the federal capital as Belarus president along with a 65-member delegation is set for a state visit to Pakistan on November 24 and 25. During a talk with the media after appearing before the Islamabad High Court, Naqvi categorically denied the reports about ongoing talks between the federal government and PTI founder Imran Khan regarding the Nov 24 protest. The interior minister said that although he favours negotiations with the Opposition Party, however, he asserted that talks and threats do not go together.

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. People began showing up almost immediately. RELATED STORY | NCAA head warns of the dark side of college sports gambling Washington Square Park is a known spot for chess in New York — Bobby Fischer among others have famously played there, and it's been a spot used for multiple movie scenes featuring the game. Wembanyama was there for an hour in the rain, from about 10-11 a.m. He played four games, winning two and losing two before departing to catch the Spurs' flight. Wembanyama had been trying to get somewhere to play chess for the bulk of the team's time in New York — the Spurs played the Knicks on Christmas and won at Brooklyn on Friday night. The schedule never aligned, until Saturday morning. And even with bad weather, he bundled up to make it happen. He posed for photos with a couple of dozen people who showed up, braving a morning of cold rain to play chess with one of the NBA's biggest stars. “We need an NBA players only Chess tournament, proceeds go to the charity of choice of the winner,” he wrote on social media after his chess trip was over. RELATED STORY | LeBron and Bronny James make history as NBA's first father-son duo to play together Wembanyama is averaging 25.2 points and 10.1 rebounds this season, his second in the NBA after winning Rookie of the Year last season.

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NoneThe Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says a machinery fire this morning at a Delta, B.C., terminal facility has been put out and no injuries were reported. The authority says in a written statement that a coal stacker caught fire at a facility operated by Westshore Terminals, temporarily shutting operations at the terminal and a neighbouring facility operated by GCT Deltaport. The statement says the Delta fire department responded “immediately,” and the blaze has now been put out but fire officials are still on scene to monitor the site. The port authority says no injuries were reported, and Westshore is “continuing to manage” the response with Delta fire officials. Video footage posted online Saturday shows thick black smoke billowing upwards from a conveyor engulfed in flames at the facility. Photos posted on social media also show the smoke on the horizon visible from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 28, 2024.