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Brendan Dolan suffered a 4-2 loss to three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in the third round of the World Darts Championship at the Ally Pally in London. The Fermanagh native took the opening set, but couldn’t find the answers as MVG hit a purple patch in sets three and four. Dolan threatened to bring the game to a deciding set as some erratic finishing from van Gerwen left the door open. However, Dolan was unable to hit a 70 checkout in what proved to be the final leg of his World Championship journey for 2024. Dolan won the first set despite falling a break behind and claimed the opener 3-2 with a 72 checkout. The Dutchman replied in typically empathic fashion and won the second set thanks to a classy 129 checkout. The three-time world champion took the first leg of the third set against the darts and held his throw in the next to give himself some breathing space. Dolan missed three darts at double 10 to hold his throw as MVG claimed a whitewash in the set to take a 2-1 lead. A 149 checkout in the next was followed by a break of throw as Dolan missed three darts at double 19. Van Gerwen won an eighth straight leg with a 72 checkout as his average moved to 118. The Fermanagh man claimed a much-needed hold of throw at the beginning of the fifth set and also won the third after MVG took the second leg. After the Dutchman missed six darts to claim the fourth leg, Dolan tidied up to claim a 3-1 win to reduce the arrears to 3-2 in sets. The first four legs of the sixth set all went with throw with Dolan hitting a brilliant 123 checkout in the fourth. However, after Dolan failed to take out 70, MVG finished the game on double eight to claim a 4-2 victory to progress to the last 16 of the tournament. Earlier in the night, Josh Rock was beaten 4-2 by Chris Dobey in a thrilling game. The first four sets all went against the darts with Rock taking the early lead before Dobey hit back to level at 2-2. Dobey went two legs up in the third set before Rock hit back with brilliant checkouts of 114 and 106 to level the set. However, Rock missed a chance to clinch the fifth set with tops and Dobey took out 60 to hold his throw and lead for the first time. He moved to within one leg of the match before Rock replied yet again with a stunning 98 checkout - finishing 20, double 19 and double 20. Dobey sealed the match with a classy double-double checkout himself, hitting two 19s to win the set 3-1 and the match 4-2. Speaking to Sky Sports afterwards, Dobey remarked: “Whenever I play him (Rock) we always have great games and there is a lot of respect because he just gets on with the game. We dug out another belter of a game and I'm delighted to get the win." “I expect that of Josh and he expects that of me. It was a tough encounter but it is another one that I am delighted to get through. We were neck and neck in the rankings so that's given me a little bit of breathing space now." Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inboxTerry Bradshaw can't help but laugh as Tom Brady delivers FOX NFL Sunday impression

DEAR ABBY : My best friend of 40 years, "Savannah," has been in a bad marriage for 20 of those. Her husband has cheated on her repeatedly. He can't keep a job, and he emotionally abuses her and her daughter. Now that she's finally fed up, he refuses to leave the house. Despite how bad his behavior has been, Savannah is doing nothing to move the divorce forward. She continues paying for his travel and includes him in family get-togethers in what she calls a "sacrifice," made at her daughter's request. It has been incredibly difficult to be supportive, hear about how harmful this has been, support her when she says she's getting out, and then hear that for one reason or another he's still there. When I challenge her and suggest she's making excuses for not progressing with the divorce, she becomes defensive and shuts down the conversation. Over the last two years, she has taken to calling me twice a day, and becomes frustrated if I don't answer. I have asked her to stop telling me stories about her husband's behavior -- which usually lasts a week or two. I am at my wits' end about how to be a good friend without taking on the stress of her horrible situation and feeling generally overwhelmed by her outreach. What can I do to help her, but also prevent our friendship from imploding? — WEARY FRIEND IN MICHIGAN DEAR WEARY FRIEND : What you may need to do is accept that one of the reasons Savannah's dysfunctional marriage has lasted as long as it has is because she wants it to. She doesn't need to move forward because she has you to dump on when the pressure becomes too great. It may be time to stop focusing on what you can do to help Savannah and concentrate on what you need to do to help yourself. If that means stepping back and letting her find solutions to her problems without your help, don't feel guilty for doing it. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts DEAR ABBY : For years, a group of us former co-workers has been going out to dinner once a month. My daughter is part of the group and is also the youngest. Lately, she has been dismissed and ignored by two members of our group (there are six of us). Being her mother, I am hurt by how they have treated her. She has stopped going out with us, but I'm uncertain if I should also stop. They have been nothing but nice to me. I'm lost on what to do anymore -- to go, or not to go? — HURT IN THE MIDWEST DEAR HURT : Have you asked these two former co-workers why they made your daughter feel unwelcome? Their behavior was rude. Have you asked the two who were welcoming what they think about all of this? Perhaps you (and your daughter) would feel more comfortable socializing with only them. That said, I do not think you should drop out of the group if you enjoy their company. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Entertainment Editor Bruce Miller says that the new Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh film "We Live in Time" has a lot of tear-jerking moments and some adult scenes but often feels jumbled. Bruce Miller The Journal’s Jared McNett shows how to download and browse the Sioux City Journal's app. Jesse Brothers“They are going to have to pay for my image”: Luigui sends a warning to Skándalo after a fight with RickyAP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:02 p.m. ESTWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump's supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump's movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump's Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer's comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump's world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world's richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump's movement but his stance on the tech industry's hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry's need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent," he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump's own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump's businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country" and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country," he told the “All-In" podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump's budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.

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Wyoming face the No. 12 Boise State Broncos on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 (11/23/24) at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV . Here’s what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Week 13 Who: Boise State vs. Wyoming When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 (11/23/24) Where: War Memorial Stadium Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Live stream: DirecTV Stream or fuboTV *** Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson wants his Broncos to seize every moment over the final two weeks of the campaign. That means not looking past what he deems a dangerous Wyoming Cowboys team that has just two wins this season. “November, when you get to that month, no matter where you play, who you’re playing, you’re gonna get everybody’s best,” Danielson said. “It’s the compete month and like I said ... a ton of respect for Wyoming, for coach (Jay) Sawvel, what they do. We’ve had battle after battle - we know the test that’s coming.” The Broncos (9-1, 6-0 Mountain West) cannot afford to look past Wyoming (2-8, 2-4) after they leapfrogged BYU into the fourth seed in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings. “It’s huge,” Danielson said. “We talk to our players about that because that’s, right now, what’s at hand. It’s not about anything past this week, but winning the game (means) we have the opportunity to go play a home game on the blue in the Mountain West championship.” Boise State is 17-1 all-time against the Cowboys, including an 8-1 mark in Laramie, and has won the last seven meetings. Wyoming returns home after a 24-10 loss at Colorado State, which followed its second win of the season, a 49-45 thriller at New Mexico on Nov. 2. Danielson believes the Cowboys will employ their rushing attack, which ranks 89th in the country. It’s a three-headed monster that has enjoyed the return of Harrison Waylee, a starter before the season who ran for 185 yards and a touchdown on 35 carries in his first two games back this month. “They’ve got some guys back healthy,” Danielson said. “Their running back is one of the better players we’ve seen all year, he’s finally back healthy and explosive.” “We know how they’re going to be ready to play. We’ve got to finish our prep. And I’m going to talk to our guys more about seizing the moment. Like in life, you don’t want to be the guy that lives with regrets because you didn’t seize and attack the moment.” Boise State brings one of the nation’s most prolific offensive units to Laramie, as it ranks No. 4 in the country with 492.2 yards per game. The Broncos have bucked their way to 500 or more total yards on four occasions this season, equaling their total from the last two seasons combined. If there is one opponent Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty would love to run wild on, it’s Wyoming. The junior workhorse leads the country in several categories but has never topped the 100-yard plateau against the Cowboys, rushing for 91 yards in 2022 and just 53 in 2023. Jeanty leads the nation in rushing yards (1,893), rushing touchdowns (26), total touchdowns (27) and all-purpose yards (1,991). Wyoming wide receiver Jaylen Sargent has enjoyed his best stretch of football and could be poised for a big game against Boise State’s less-than-impressive pass defense. Sargent, who has 231 yards receiving the last two games, faces a pass defense that ranks 131st in the nation and allows 296.7 passing yards per game. The Cowboys may only have two wins and might be tied for 118th in scoring offense (20.4 points per game), but they’re dangerous when they get inside their opponents‘ 20-yard line. Wyoming ranks 14th in red-zone conversion (92.3%) and will the Broncos’ defense, which ranks 26th in the nation in red-zone D (77.1%). Boise State’s defensive front has been a menace in opposing backfields and is tied for 13th with 196 total pressures, per Pro Football Focus. And it’s not just team leader Ahmed Hassanein, who is tied for eighth in the country with a team-high 45 pressures, as there are 15 Broncos with multiple pressures and 21 Broncos with at least one. The Broncos also rank second in the nation with 41 sacks. MORE SPORTS COVERAGE How to watch Nebraska volleyball vs. Wisconsin (11/23/24) | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for Big Ten game Army vs. Notre Dame FREE LIVE STREAM (11/23/24): Watch college football, Week 13 online | Time, TV, channel Marshall vs. Old Dominion FREE LIVE STREAM (11/23/24): Watch college football, Week 13 online | Time, TV, channel How to watch Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride (11/23/24): LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for NWSL Final Virginia Tech vs. Duke FREE LIVE STREAM (11/23/24): Watch college football, Week 13 online | Time, TV, channel

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Lightning ride electric power play to 4-2 victory over CanucksSpeakers at an event yesterday emphasised the need for political reform and vigilance to uphold the ideals of the July uprising and ensure justice for all. They said this at a rally held at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital, organised by the Minority Rights Movement. The programme brought together voices from different faiths, united in their call for equal citizenship and protection of minority rights. They called for a Bangladesh where no concept of minorities exists, envisioning a state where all citizens enjoy equal rights and freedom of religious practice. Speaking at the event, poet and writer Farhad Mazhar said, "There is still oppression of Sanatan religion followers, and this oppression aims to destabilise Bangladesh." "Those responsible for these actions oppose the state. We cannot ignore the possibility that they may be agents of foreign powers," he added. Emphasising equality, he said, "We are all citizens of the same country, born on this land. If anyone attempts to separate or divide us -- whether from India or Myanmar -- they must not be allowed to do so." Mazhar criticised the labelling of Sanatan followers as agents of India, calling it unjust. "Just as Hefazat-e-Islam has the right to voice their demands, Sanatan followers also have the right to speak as equal citizens of this country," he said. He accused former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of suppressing freedom of speech. "The fascist Sheikh Hasina has denied people their right to speak. A thousand martyrs sacrificed their lives for this right. After her ousting, when Sanatan followers spoke out for their rights, why do we oppose them? These are the same people who once labelled us militants for wearing caps, and now they call Sanatan followers terrorists." Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Professor Mujibur Rahman stressed unity, saying, "We may have differing opinions, but we are all one, regardless of religion. Everyone has the right to practice their faith as citizens of this country. Unity must prevail." Albert P Costa, president of the Bangladesh Christian Association and former acting president of Jubo Dal, criticised the communal violence under Hasina's rule. At the rally, student leader Subrata Ballav urged the government to address the plight of minorities by establishing a fast-track tribunal to prosecute cases of minority oppression, enacting a minority protection law, forming a dedicated Ministry for Minority Affairs, upgrading the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust to a Hindu Foundation, and introducing a Debottar Property Recovery and Preservation Law to safeguard temple properties. Speakers at an event yesterday emphasised the need for political reform and vigilance to uphold the ideals of the July uprising and ensure justice for all. They said this at a rally held at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital, organised by the Minority Rights Movement. The programme brought together voices from different faiths, united in their call for equal citizenship and protection of minority rights. They called for a Bangladesh where no concept of minorities exists, envisioning a state where all citizens enjoy equal rights and freedom of religious practice. Speaking at the event, poet and writer Farhad Mazhar said, "There is still oppression of Sanatan religion followers, and this oppression aims to destabilise Bangladesh." "Those responsible for these actions oppose the state. We cannot ignore the possibility that they may be agents of foreign powers," he added. Emphasising equality, he said, "We are all citizens of the same country, born on this land. If anyone attempts to separate or divide us -- whether from India or Myanmar -- they must not be allowed to do so." Mazhar criticised the labelling of Sanatan followers as agents of India, calling it unjust. "Just as Hefazat-e-Islam has the right to voice their demands, Sanatan followers also have the right to speak as equal citizens of this country," he said. He accused former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of suppressing freedom of speech. "The fascist Sheikh Hasina has denied people their right to speak. A thousand martyrs sacrificed their lives for this right. After her ousting, when Sanatan followers spoke out for their rights, why do we oppose them? These are the same people who once labelled us militants for wearing caps, and now they call Sanatan followers terrorists." Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Professor Mujibur Rahman stressed unity, saying, "We may have differing opinions, but we are all one, regardless of religion. Everyone has the right to practice their faith as citizens of this country. Unity must prevail." Albert P Costa, president of the Bangladesh Christian Association and former acting president of Jubo Dal, criticised the communal violence under Hasina's rule. At the rally, student leader Subrata Ballav urged the government to address the plight of minorities by establishing a fast-track tribunal to prosecute cases of minority oppression, enacting a minority protection law, forming a dedicated Ministry for Minority Affairs, upgrading the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust to a Hindu Foundation, and introducing a Debottar Property Recovery and Preservation Law to safeguard temple properties.US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office

On December 26, Microsoft confirmed that its Game Pass cloud streaming platform wasn’t working as expected. Over 24 hours later, many players are still complaining about long waits and disconnects. This outage comes at a time when Microsoft has been pushing a new marketing slogan that claims everything connected to the internet is an Xbox . As reported by Engadget , starting around 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, users began complaining of long waits and disconnects when trying to play games via Xbox’s cloud streaming service. This option is available to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers and lets them play a large library of games across multiple devices, including tablets, phones, and TVs. However, as of 4:30 p.m. ET today, Xbox doesn’t seem to have a timetable for when streaming will be back up and running for everyone. On December 26, about an hour after the outage started, Xbox support tweeted out that the company was “aware” that “users may be experiencing issues launching Cloud Gaming titles.” The account told people to check on the official Xbox status page for updates. Since then, things haven’t improved much. On December 27 at 10 a.m. ET , the company posted a follow-up claiming that users might see a long wait time displayed when launching a game on the cloud, but that this wait time wasn’t accurate. However, checking the comments on the post and elsewhere, it still seems like people can’t even connect and play games on their phones or other devices. As of 3:30 p.m. ET, the Xbox support page states: “We’re close to resolving the issue.” I expect the issue will be resolved, likely a few hours after this post goes live (or sooner). But the timing couldn’t be worse. This holiday season, Xbox really pushed the idea that its cloud streaming option could replace a console . You didn’t need an Xbox if you were a Game Pass subscriber with phone or a smart TV. You could just stream all those games instantly. And as a result, I imagine that this Christmas season saw a lot of kids and teens get Game Pass subs so they can stream games without their parents having to buy a pricey Xbox . A lot of people are probably experiencing cloud streaming for the first time this holiday season and, well, this outage is a very blunt reminder that while you can stream games on your phone, it ain’t an Xbox. An Xbox can work without an internet connection, and it can play your games offline. A phone can’t. Maybe Xbox should make that more clear in all those cute ads promoting every device as an Xbox? .

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