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Eastern Illinois wins 91-45 against Monmouth (Illinois)

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Kooper Jacobi scored 16 points as Eastern Illinois beat Monmouth (Illinois) 91-45 on Wednesday night.Jacobi added nine rebounds for the Panthers (1-1). Dan Luers was 5 of 12 shooting (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 13 points. Sincere Malone finished 4 of 7 from the field to finish with 11 points.Declan Flynn finished with 10 points for the Fighting Scots. David Williams added nine points. Brennen McNally had seven points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Amos has 118 yards, 2 TDs, Miami blanks Akron 19-0

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Rashad Amos ran for for 118 yards and two touchdowns and Miami (Ohio) defeated Akron 19-0 on Wednesday night.The Redhawks (8-2, 5-1 Mid-American Conference) had trouble getting untracked on offense. They came in averaging 29.8 points and 357.6 yards — they finished with 236 total yards — but the defense was more than up to the task. In picking up their second shutout of the season they held the Zips (2-8, 1-5) to 212 yards.Amos carried six times on the game-opening 75-yard drive, including a 40-yard burst, and scored on a 1-yard plunge. He had a 30-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.After Amos’ second touchdown, Akron blocked the point-after attempt, making the first miss of the season for Miami kicker Graham Nicholson. Nicholson made his first 29 PATs before that but he did improve to 19 of 19 on field goals with a 35-yarder in the second quarter and a 32-yarder in the fourth.Yahsyn McKee had 10 tackles for Miami and preserved the win with an end zone...

The differences awaiting the pandas in China, and how the National Zoo prepared them

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

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Estados Unidos realiza ataques aéreos en el este de Siria contra el Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

(CNN) — Dos aviones de combate F-15  de Estados Unidos atacaron una instalación de almacenamiento de armas en el este de Siria utilizada por el Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (IRGC, por sus siglas en inglés) y grupos afiliados, anunció el Pentágono este miércoles.“Este ataque autodefensivo de precisión es una respuesta a la serie de ataques contra personal estadounidense Iraq y Siria efectuados por parte de los afiliados de la Fuerza Quds del IRGC”, dijo el secretario de Defensa, Lloyd Austin, en un comunicado. “El presidente no tiene prioridad mayor que la seguridad del personal estadounidense, y dirigió la acción de hoy para dejar claro que Estados Unidos se defenderá a sí mismo, a su personal y sus intereses”.Ocho ataques más contra las fuerzas estadounidenses en Iraq y Siria mientras las milicias respaldadas por Irán intensifican sus ataques“Estados Unidos está totalmente preparado para tomar las medidas necesarias para p...

Denver weather: Sunshine ahead after rain and snow

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will get cooler as rain and snow showers move in Wednesday. This will be followed by sunshine and seasonal temperatures by the weekend.Winter weather advisories remain in effect Wednesday night for the foothills and will expire between midnight and 5 a.m. Thursday. Storm snowfall accumulations will range from 4-10 inches and could make roads slick, leading to hazardous driving conditions. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Weather tonight: Light snow in the metroWednesday night, rain will change over to light snowfall in the metro as low temperatures fall to the upper 20s. Drier air will also move in overnight, helping to wrap up snow showers before the morning drive.The Denver metro will pick up less than an inch of snow, while 1-2 inches of snow is expected to fall along the Palmer Divide. The foothills could see higher snowfall totals ranging from 4-10 inches.Weather tomorrow: Cool and sunny Thursday, Denver wil...

Teen shot near East High School still struggling over a year later

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The grandmother of a Denver high school student who was shot off-campus said more than a year later, the teen continues to struggle, both physically and mentally."Well, you know, he doesn't trust people anymore," Dionna Harding said. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Harding said her grandson, R.J., and another teen were shot outside of a convenience store in September 2022. It happened near East Colfax Avenue and Josephine Street, not far from the East High School campus.The shooter in the case was arrested, pleaded guilty and has since been sentenced.The other teen also survived.Brionna Harding said her son, R.J., was an "innocent bystander" when he was shot in the face outside of a recreation center near Denver East High School on Colfax Avenue. (Photo courtesy of the family)Harding said her grandson was a student at East. More than a year later, she said said R.J. continues to grapple with the effects of four surgeries and menta...

Zen Mystery, cafe and cultural event center in Dania Beach, invites you to chill and unwind

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

We all have plenty on our plates these days. Sometimes you just need to chill and unload. There’s a South Florida spot that knows how to help you do exactly that … and how they do it is no mystery.Not many local places have songs written about them. Then again, Zen Mystery isn’t like most places.Denis Soukhanov: “Zen Mystery is a community space where we host a bunch of eclectic events, from spiritual to cultural to musical.”This husband-and-wife operation has been a fixture on the Dania Beach scene for over a decade. It’s come a long way since its early days.Denis Soukhanov: “We didn’t really know what we were doing, so originally, it was supposed to be a little yoga meditation spot, and it kind of evolved over time to people from all walks of life supporting art, original art.”You’re guaranteed to decompress before the work week gets too heavy.Denis Soukhanov: “We start the week with Monday night yoga, then we continue in...

In ‘Your Lucky Day,’ late ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud plays killer chasing after winning lottery ticket

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

People will do crazy things for money … even criminal things. In the new picture “Your Lucky Day,” the late Angus Cloud makes some questionable choices in order to secure a winning lottery ticket. So we sat down with his co-star Jason O’Mara to see what it was like to work on the film.Angus Cloud (as Sterling): “A hundred and fifty-six million! Give me that ticket right now!”If secrets had price tags, the secret in “Your Lucky Day” would be in the millions.Mousa Hussein Kraish (as Amir): “What’s your plan?”Angus Cloud (as Sterling): “I’m not going to hold you hostage.”In one of his final film roles, “Euphoria” actor Angus Cloud stars as a killer trying to cover up a double murder after getting the winning lottery ticket.Jason O’Mara (as Captain Rutledge): “Who’s inside, huh? How’d that happen?”Alongside Angus is actor Jason O’Mara, who plays Captain Rutledge....

Donald Trump’s rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — In their first debate since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine as they faced growing pressure to try to catch Donald Trump, who was again absent.Sparring over several issues were Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, who has appeared competitive with DeSantis’ distant second-place position in some national polls. Much of the debate focused on policy — especially foreign policy issues — rather than Trump and his record.Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, declared she would end trade relations with China “until they stop murdering Americans from fentanyl — something Ron has yet to say that he’s going to do.” In return, the Florida governor said Haley “welcomed” Chinese investment to her state, referencing a land deal with a Chinese manufacturer while she led South Carolina.All five candidates face growing urgency, with the ...

Européennes : les déboires d’Atos parasitent les ambitions de Thierry Breton

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:24 GMT

PARIS — Thierry Breton, commissaire européen au marché intérieur, a toujours su mettre en avant son parcours de dirigeant d’entreprise, anciennement à la tête d’un fleuron français du numérique, pour servir ses ambitions politiques.Manière d’assumer sa différence dans une ville tenue par des diplomates et des haut-fonctionnaires pas toujours rompus aux lois du business.Mais alors que la vente d’Atos défraie la chronique à Paris, ce passé dans le secteur privé commence à ressembler davantage à un handicap qu’à un atout.Atos, que Thierry Breton a dirigé de 2009 à 2019, était autrefois un joyau de l’écosystème numérique français, fruit de fusions successives qui en ont fait une multinationale des services informatiques évaluée à environ 5 milliards d’euros. Minée par des difficultés stratégiques, l’entreprise a pourtant pris l’eau après le départ de son patron pour Bruxelles. En quelques années, sa valorisation a chuté à environ 500...