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Knicks rout Hornets, earn wild-card spot in East to advance in the In-Season Tournament

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks were already making plans for a trip to Las Vegas after learning they had advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament.Their destination is actually Milwaukee, where they would need a victory over the Bucks to reach the Final Four in Vegas.Even the players are still learning how the NBA’s new event works.Julius Randle had 25 points and 20 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 16 points and the Knicks advanced to the knockout stage with a 115-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.“We all thought we were going to Vegas, I cannot lie,” reserve guard Immanuel Quickley said. “When we first won, we all were saying we were going to Vegas like we were going to Disney World when you go to the Super Bowl.”The Knicks missed their chance to win Group B when the Bucks beat the Miami Heat to finish unbeaten in pool play. But the Knicks took the wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference by tiebreaker because of their point differenti...

Habib’s last-second layup off mad dash to the rim sends Portland State past Portland 75-74

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ismail Habib scored 18 points and his layup with two seconds left after splitting multiple defenders carried Portland State to a 75-74 win over Portland on Tuesday.Vukasin Masic made a running jumper in the lane off one foot with 6.6 seconds left to put the Pilots up 74-73. The Vikings declined a timeout and put the ball in Habib’s hand off the inbound and he drove the length of the floor to the rim for the winner.Portland’s Tyler Robertson missed a desperation three-quarter court heave with 0.8 seconds left to end it.Isaiah Johnson also scored 18 points for the Vikings (6-1) and reserve Bobby Harvey scored 16.Tyler Robertson scored 28 points, Alimamy Koroma scored 24 points on 11-for-16 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds and Masic scored 12 for the Pilots (4-3).___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apne...

Et la fortune Riyad aux audacieux

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

Notre newsletter quotidienne sur les enjeux de lobbying et de transparence en France.Par OCÉANE HERREROAvec AURORE GORIUS, ALEXANDRE LÉCHENET, PAUL DE VILLEPIN et JASON WIELSInfos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Aurore Gorius, Alexandre Léchenet et Paul de Villepin | Voir dans votre navigateurLE MENU DU JOUR— Pas surprise : les Saoudiens triomphent en remportant l’Expo 2030.— Surprise : la commission d’enquête sur les crèches aura bien lieu.— Les petits réacteurs nucléaires se préparent à pousser comme des champignons.Bonjour à toutes et à tous, nous sommes mercredi 29 novembre et le croustillant classement POLITICO 28 des personnalités les plus influentes d’Europe vient tout juste de sortir du four. On met fin direct au suspense : le dirigeant libéral polonais Donald Tusk arrive premier du cru 2024, lui qui a su mener la Coalition civique à la victoire aux dernières législatives.Et les Frenchies ? Rassurez-vous, nos têtes de gondole franchoui...

An ailing Pope Francis appears at a weekly audience but says he’s not well and has aide read speech

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis presided at his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican, but he said that he’s still unwell and asked an aide to read his remarks for him on Wednesday, a day after canceling an overseas trip.Francis, who will turn 87 on Dec. 17 and had part of one lung removed as a young man,, stood up briefly at the start of the event in a Vatican auditorium and made the sign of the cross, and then sat down.With a soft voice, barely above a whisper, Francis told the public that “since I am not well,” his reading of his speech wouldn’t sound “pretty.” He then handed the printed speech to the aide while Francis remained seated on the stage.On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that doctors had asked the pope, who has a lung inflammation causing breathing problems, to skip a three-day trip to a U.N. climate conference, known as COP28, in Dubai. The trip would have begun on Friday and have seen the pontiff return to Rome on Sunday. The Holy See’s an...

Live updates | Mediators try to extend Gaza truce, which could expire within a day

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

With hours left to go before a truce in Gaza expires, international mediators worked to extend it in order to facilitate the release of militant-held hostages and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The cease-fire has paused the deadliest fighting between Israel and Palestinians in decades.Israel has agreed to extend the truce, which was originally set to expire on Monday, by one day for every 10 hostages freed, and Hamas is expected to release another group of hostages later Wednesday. Twelve hostages, including 10 Israelis, were released Tuesday, bringing the total number of people freed during the truce to 81.Israel has vowed to resume the war in an effort to end Hamas’ 16-year rule of Gaza, but it’s facing mounting international pressure to extend the truce and to spare south Gaza a devastating ground offensive like the one that has demolished much of the north.Hamas’ ability to negotiate and implement the cease-fire suggests that Israel’s air and ground c...

Kuwait’s ruling emir, 86, was hospitalized due to emergency health problem but is reportedly stable

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ruling emir of oil-rich Kuwait was hospitalized Wednesday “due to an emergency health problem” but later reported to be in stable condition, renewing the longstanding concerns over his health since he became ruler in 2020. The report by the state-run KUNA news agency did not elaborate on the problem faced by 86-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah. However, Sheikh Nawaf has handed over power several times during his rule to his deputy while facing medical checks and other issues. Given Sheikh Nawaf’s age, the emergency renews concerns about his health. State-run news previously reported that he traveled to the United States for unspecified medical checks in March 2021. The health of Kuwait’s leaders remains a sensitive matter in the tiny Mideast nation bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia which has seen internal power struggles behind palace doors.Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in as emir following the 2020 death of his predecessor, the late Sheikh Sabah...

EU completes ratification of state-of-the-art trade agreement with New Zealand

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

The EU has completed political procedures ratifying the ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. The decision by the Council of the European Union comes less than a week after the European Parliament gave its consent. The deal is expected to cut some €140 million a year in duties for EU companies. As a result, bilateral trade is expected to grow by up to 30% within a decade, with EU exports growing by up to €4.5 billion annually. EU investment into New Zealand is expected to grow by up to 80%.This landmark agreement also includes unprecedented sustainability commitments, including respect of the Paris Climate Agreement and core labour rights. Trade agreements form part of the EU's open trade – or ‘partnering' - approach, which is one of the three goals of the European Economic Security Strategy presented in June. This agreement also strengthens the EU's engagement in the strategically and economically important Indo-Pacific region.Before the agreement can enter into fo...

When it comes to Russian businessmen, legality and consistency of EU’s sanctions remain obscure

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

There is no question that Europe’s reaction to Russia’ invasion of Ukraine called for a unified response from the bloc as it sought to establish itself as a moral force in world politics. However, as the European Union is finalizing its 12th package of sanctions against Russia this month, the lingering question is whether the previous 11 packages are “working as intended” or EU policymakers may have been too hasty in introducing some of them.While the logic of some sanctions was apparently to hurt Russian leadership (and the country’s economy and citizens by extension) for their aggression against the neighbouring country and is quite clear and consistent, others may seem like a proverbial case of throwing baby out with the bathwater. By design, the sanctions are supposed to achieve specific goals by adding economic, financial, and political pressure on entities and individuals. What appears to be missing is a clear-cut exit strategy once the goals are achieved or it becomes clear t...

Dear Abby: I accidentally opened my son-in-law’s mail. Should I tell what I learned?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter, “Lily,” who lives in Canada, is married to an American, “Tom.” Somehow, collection agencies have connected Tom to my husband and me, and we have been receiving letters addressed to him. I opened one by mistake and learned the extent of his debt.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I’m tired of older people sneering about smartphones Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t believe my son spoke to his partner that way Advice | Dear Abby: My sister met a British guy, and now she’s a mouse Advice | Dear Abby: My husband says he can’t wear his wedding ring to the office Advice | Dear Abby: All these women want to date me, and I don’t know what to do Now we are receiving two letters each month for him, and I fear he may have even more debt than I have discovered.We don’t know if Lily is aware of their financial situation. They have spok...

Purdue Fort Wayne takes home win streak into matchup with Green Bay

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:40:15 GMT

Green Bay Phoenix (3-3) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (6-1)Fort Wayne, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mastodons -10.5; over/under is 140BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne hosts Green Bay aiming to continue its four-game home winning streak.The Mastodons are 3-0 on their home court. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks eighth in college basketball with 44.9 points in the paint led by Jalen Jackson averaging 8.0.The Phoenix have gone 1-2 away from home. Green Bay gives up 63.8 points to opponents while being outscored by 3.6 points per game.Purdue Fort Wayne makes 50.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 11.9 percentage points higher than Green Bay has allowed to its opponents (38.2%). Green Bay averages 60.2 points per game, 5.5 fewer points than the 65.7 Purdue Fort Wayne allows.The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Rasheed Bello is shooting 45.1% and averaging 15.9 points for the Mastodon...