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MONACO — Canadians Alex Tessier, Sophie de Goede and Laetitia Royer have been named to World Rugby's Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. Canada sevens captain Olivia Apps, meanwhile, was selected to World Rugby's Women’s Sevens Dream Team. The women's 15s world all-star squad also featured six players from top-ranked England and three from No. 2 New Zealand. The other three came from the U.S., Ireland and France. Tessier was also a finalist for the World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year award won by England fullback Ellie Kildunne. France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus and England's Alex Matthews were the other finalists. Tessier won her 50th cap in 2024 and, playing at inside centre alongside fly half Claire Gallagher, led the Canada women to a historic first-ever victory over New Zealand to win the 2024 Pacific Four Series in May. The 22-19 comeback victory lifted Canada into second place in the women’s world rankings, its highest position since November 2016. Tessier's strong kicking game was also key for Canada. The 31-year-old from Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Que., scored 27 points in starting all six matches for Canada in 2024 to up her career total to 48 points (including five tries) in 54 appearances. Tessier plays professionally in England for the Exeter Chiefs. De Goede made the all-star team despite tearing her anterior cruciate ligament in training in June. A finalist for the Women's Player of the Year award in 2022, the Victoria back-rower plays in England for Saracens. Royer, from Loretteville, Que., is a second-row forward who plays in France for ASM Romagnat. Top-ranked South Africa dominated the men's 15s all-star squad with seven players represented. Ireland had four players with New Zealand three and Argentina one. --- World Rugby's 15s Dream Teams of the Year Women 1. Hope Rogers (U.S.); 2. Georgia Ponsonby (New Zealand); 3. Maud Muir (England); 4. Zoe Aldcroft (England); 5. Laetitia Royer (Canada) ; 6. Aoife Wafer (Ireland)' 7. Sophie de Goede (Canada) ; 8. Alex Matthews (England); 9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus (France); 10. Holly Aitchison (England); 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo (New Zealand); 12. Alex Tessier (Canada) ; 13. Sylvia Brunt (New Zealand); 14. Abby Dow (England); 15. Ellie Kildunne (England). Men 1. Ox Nche (South Africa); 2. Malcolm Marx (South Africa); 3. Tyrel Lomax (New Zealand); 4. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa); 5. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland); 6. Pablo Matera (Argentina); 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa); 8. Caelan Doris (Ireland); 9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland); 10. Damian McKenzie (New Zealand); 11. James Lowe (Ireland); 12. Damian de Allende (South Africa); 13. Jesse Kriel (South Africa); 14. Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa); 15. Will Jordan (New Zealand). World Rugby Sevens Dreams Team of the Year Women Olivia Apps (Canada) , Michaela Blyde (New Zealand), Kristi Kirshe (U.S.), Maddison Levi (Australia), Ilona Maher (U.S.), Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Séraphine Okemba (France). Men Selvyn Davids (South Africa), Antoine Dupont (France), Aaron Grandidier Nkanang (France), Terry Kennedy (Ireland), Nathan Lawson (Australia), Ponipate Loganimasi (Fiji), Matías Osadczuk (Argentina). This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. The Canadian Press

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CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Brit Harris' 16 points helped South Carolina Upstate defeat Western Carolina 74-68 on Saturday night. Harris shot 6 of 9 from the field and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (4-8). Carmelo Adkins added 14 points while going 5 of 8 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) while they also had five rebounds. Karmani Gregory shot 4 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points. The Catamounts (3-5) were led in scoring by Bernard Pelote, who finished with 14 points. Cord Stansberry added 14 points and three steals for Western Carolina. CJ Hyland finished with nine points and four assists. Both teams next play Saturday. South Carolina Upstate visits South Carolina and Western Carolinaplays UNC Asheville on the road. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .In a recent case study, a plant aficionado, let's call her Lily, decided to invest in a trendy color-changing plant for her cozy apartment. With a price tag of $700, this fanciful green companion promised to transform its foliage into a stunning array of vibrant hues as the seasons changed. Excited by the prospect of adding a touch of nature's artistry to her living space, Lily eagerly welcomed her new plant into her home.

Jim Carrey could star in another highly anticipated sequel following the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, as fans have been left stunned by the actor's unusual career choice. The actor is set to take on a double role in the third-instalment of the live-action adaptation of the beloved video game character. He will return as Dr Robotnik while he also plays the villain's grandfather as well. This marks the first time that Carrey has returned for a third film to play the same character as he has previously shunned sequels. In fact, before Sonic 2 released in 2022, the comic star had only ever agreed to appear in two sequels across his entire career. Ace Venture: When Nature Calls in 1995 and Dumb and Dumber To in 2014 and the latter was 20 years after the original with a prequel featuring different actors in between. Explaining what changed, Carrey told GamesRadar: "For me, at this time of my life – for some reason – I've never really wanted to do sequels. I've never really wanted to do franchise stuff. It didn't occur to me. I just thought, 'I want to move on and do something new'. Maybe six months before the first Sonic movie, I thought to myself I'd like to have a character that I could sit with for a bit for a few films. Especially if it could evolve, if it could change from film to film. "Robotnik has been able to evolve in his look and his manner from film to film. Every time he gets defeated, he becomes more bitter and hostile. His megalomania gets ratched up and these inventions, the technological wonders that he keeps coming up with, keep topping themselves." As Carrey seems to have changed his mind over doing sequels, fans are excited over what could be next. The actor has already revealed conditions for being convinced to reprise two of his most iconic roles, The Grinch and Stanley Ipkiss from The Mask. He told Comicbook.com: "Oh gosh, you know, it has to be the right idea. If somebody had the right idea, I guess... It’s not really about the money. I joke about the money... But I never know. You can’t be definite about these things. I said I’d like to retire, but I think I was talking more about power-resting. Because as soon as a good idea comes your way, or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and stuff, it just – things tend to change." While he laid down his requirements for a Grinch follow-up as he added: "If we can figure out The Grinch... The thing about it is that, on the day, I had to do that with a ton of makeup, and I could hardly breath, and it was an extremely excruciating process. The children were in my mind all the time. ‘It’s for the kids, it’s for the kids, it’s for the kids.’ And now, with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do some other things. Anything’s possible in this world." Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is in cinemas December 21.Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weightThe U.S. stance on the airstrike underscores the complexities of the situation in Syria, where multiple regional and international actors are involved in a complex web of alliances and conflicts. The U.S. has made it clear that while it supports Israel's right to defend itself, it also recognizes the need for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the conflict in Syria.

Gorilla Technology Group Inc . GRRR shares are on the rise Monday after the company announced some strategic advancements in the AI infrastructure space. What To Know: Gorilla Technology has partnered with Edgecore Networks to launch self-branded AI GPUs, using Intel's Gaudi architecture and Edgecore's 800G Ethernet switches. “With the launch of our self-branded AI GPUs, Gorilla is not merely participating in the AI compute market; we believe we are redefining it by boldly addressing underserved regions and shaping the future of intelligent urban infrastructure,” said Jay Chandan , Chairman and CEO of Gorilla. Gorilla Technology stated its intention to target deployments of its AI GPUs across over 50 planned or proposed AI data centers by 2032, with further expansion anticipated in underserved markets by 2035. By offering integrated solutions under its own brand, Gorilla aims to simplify procurement and improve compatibility for city planners and officials. What Else: Northland Capital Markets maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $9 to $13. GRRR Price Action: Gorilla Technology Group shares were up 18.9% at $7.82 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro. Read Next: Six Flags-Cedar Fair Merger Unlocks $200 Million In Synergies, Analyst Sees Big Growth Potential © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Syrian opposition fighters have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, and government forces abandoned the central city of Homs as the rebels' surprising offensive picks up speed. President Bashar Assad's whereabouts are unknown. Homs is an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces that are the Syrian leader’s base of support. In Damascus, residents described a city on edge, with security forces on the streets and many shops running out of staple foods. The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Eight key countries gathered with the U.N. special envoy on Syria on the sidelines of the Doha Summit for two hours of discussions Saturday night, and more will follow. The U.N. envoy seeks urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Here's the Latest: The Syrian insurgency announced Saturday that it has taken over Homs, following reports of government forces withdrawing from the strategic city. This latest development in the rebels’ swift shock offensive in the war-torn country has left embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad effectively in control of the capital Damascus and two other cities where his key support base among the Alawite Muslim population are based. Homs is an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces that are the Syrian leader’s base of support. Syrian opposition fighters have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus as the rebels’ offensive picks up speed. President Bashar Assad’s whereabouts are unknown. The mother of an Israeli man held hostage in Gaza and seen in a newly released video by Hamas says “enough with the games” and calls for more pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Einav Zangauker told a demonstration in Tel Aviv on Saturday night that like her son Matan, “there are a few dozen who are currently alive. Don’t allow them to be brought back dead in bags. Take to the streets.” Matan Zangauker, speaking under duress, appealed to the public to protest in front of Netanyahu’s home and “not let him sleep even for a minute.” Zangauker also referred to 420 days of being held by Hamas militants and said “isolation is killing us.” Police used a water cannon on the demonstrators as thousands took to the streets for the weekly anti-government protests. Two officials with Iran-backed Iraqi militias in Syria say the militias are monitoring the situation and have not made a decision to enter in support of Iran’s ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad. One of the officials said Iranian militias had withdrawn to Iraq from their positions in Syria. “All the militias are waiting to see what Bashar Assad will do in Damascus. If he resists and does not allow Damascus to fall, it is possible that the Iraqi factions will intervene for the purpose of support,” he said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. -- Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad Multi-country discussions on Syria have ended on the sidelines of the Doha Summit. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says the countries will issue a statement, and there will be follow-up talks “taking into consideration the practical and real situation on the ground.” He said the talks, which lasted over two hours Saturday evening, focused on how to stop the fighting. Eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran gathered with the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen. When asked where Syrian President Bashar Assad is, Iraq's foreign minister replied, “I don’t know.” He declined to speculate on whether Assad would be overthrown. Opposition fighters have reached the Damascus suburbs. BEIRUT — Lebanon’s Health Ministry says two Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday killed six people and wounded five others. The ministry said an airstrike on the village of Beit Leif killed five people and wounded five, while a drone strike on the village of Deir Serian killed one person. Israel’s military said it was looking into the report. Despite a ceasefire that went into effect on Nov. 27 to end the 14-month fighting between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants that had escalated into all-out war, violations of the truce have continued. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza says the facility came under heavy Israeli bombardment again on Saturday and three medical staff were killed. Dr. Hussam Abu Safia in a statement posted by Gaza’s Health Ministry said the hospital was hit by over 100 projectiles and bombs, and electricity was cut off. He said the surgery department and neonatal unit were hit, and he pleaded for “immediate coordination for repair operations.” Kamal Adwan is one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza. Israeli forces are pressing an offensive that has almost completely sealed off the area from humanitarian aid for two months. Israel’s military said it wasn’t aware of any attack Saturday. The hospital director on Friday said Israeli strikes had killed at least 29 people including four medical staff. Israeli Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi says the military is monitoring the Syrian border to make sure that “local factions do not direct actions towards us,” adding that Israel is not intervening in the events in Syria. Israel’s military has said it is reinforcing its deployment along the border with Syria. Halevi said if “confusion” arises and actions are directed toward Israel by “local factions” taking control of parts of Syria, Israel has a strong “offensive response.” The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Syria says the U.N. is relocating non-critical staff outside the country. Adam Abdelmoula in a statement Saturday called it a precautionary measure to protect U.N. teams. “Let me emphasize—this is not an evacuation and our dedication to supporting the people of Syria remains unwavering,” Abdelmoula said. The statement did not say how many U.N. staffers were leaving Syria as opposition fighters reached the suburbs of Syria’s capital, Damascus. The statement said the fighting in Syria has displaced over 370,000 people as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, “with many seeking refuge in the northeast and others trapped in frontline areas, unable to escape.” Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran have gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit along with the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, to discuss the situation in Syria. The talks continued late Saturday and no details were immediately available. Qatar, Jordan and Iraq also were part of the discussions as opposition fighters closed in on the Syrian capital, Damascus. BAGHDAD — An Iraqi government spokesperson says about 2,000 Syrian army soldiers have crossed into Iraq seeking refuge as opposition forces advance in Syria. Bassem al-Awadi said the soldiers’ equipment and weapons were registered and taken into custody by the Iraqi army. “We dealt with them according to the principle of good neighborliness and humanity,” he said Saturday. Al-Awadi also said Iraqi officials are concerned about the security of the al-Hol camp and other facilities in northeast Syria where suspected Islamic State group members and their families are detained. The facilities are guarded by U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. Al-Awadi said there is “high security coordination” between Iraqi officials and those forces to “prevent the prisoners from escaping.” Syria's army says it is fortifying its positions in the suburbs of Damascus and in the country’s south, as opposition fighters close in on the capital. The army statement on Saturday also asserted that Syria is being subjected to a “terrorist” and propaganda campaign aiming to destabilize and spread chaos. The statement also said the military is continuing with operations in areas including the central provinces of Hama and Homs, and that it has killed and wounded hundreds of opposition fighters. At least two people were wounded in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank on Saturday, according to the Israeli army and rescue services. The army said the attack took place in the area of the Fawwar refugee camp, near the city of Hebron. It said a soldier was severely wounded, and security forces were looking for the attacker. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said another man in his 40s suffered light injuries from shrapnel. The West Bank has seen a surge in violence since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack out of Gaza sparked the war there. Israel has intensified its military raids in the West Bank, targeting what it says are militants planning attacks, and there has also been a rise in Palestinian attacks on Israelis. The Israeli military says it is helping United Nations forces to head off an attack on a U.N. position in Syria close to the Israeli border. The army said in a statement Saturday that an attack was carried out by “armed individuals” on a U.N. post near the Syrian town of Hader and it was “assisting U.N. forces in repelling the attack.” On Friday, Israel’s military said it would reinforce its forces in the Golan Heights and near the border with Syria, where civil war has reignited between the government and opposition fighters. Hamas has released a video showing Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker making an emotional plea for his release and describing the conditions he and other hostages face in Gaza after being seized in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. His mother, Einav, has become a symbol of the fight to bring back the hostages and is an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Matan Zangauker, speaking under duress, appealed to the public to protest in front of Netanyahu’s home and “not let him sleep even for a minute.” Zangauker also referred to 420 days of being held by Hamas militants. “We want to return before we go crazy. Isolation is killing us, and the darkness here is frightening,” he said, describing having little food and medicine and “undrinkable” water. President-elect Donald Trump has made his first extensive comments on dramatic advances by opposition fighters in Syria, saying the besieged President Bashar Assad didn’t deserve U.S. support to stay in power. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT,” Trump posted on the Truth Social platform on Saturday. Syrian opposition activists and regional officials have been watching closely for any indication from both the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration of how the U.S. would handle the sudden advances against Syria’s Russian- and Iranian-allied leader. Trump condemned the overall U.S. handling of the 13-year civil war in Syria, but spoke favorably of the routing of Assad and Russian forces. ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that there was “now a new reality in Syria” following the rapid advance of rebel forces. Speaking in Gaziantep, a city less than 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the Syrian border, Erdogan said that “increasing attacks on civilians” in Syria’s northwest Idlib province “triggered the latest events like the straw that broke the camel’s back.” It was not possible for Turkey to ignore developments in a country with which it shares a lengthy border and it would not allow any threats to its national security, he added in a televised speech. “Our wish is for our neighbor Syria to attain the peace and tranquility it has been longing for for 13 years,” he told a rally of supporters. “We want to see a Syria where different identities live side by side in peace. We hope to see such a Syria in the very near future.” Erdogan claimed President Bashar Assad had erred in rebuffing Turkey’s previous efforts to establish relations, saying Damascus “could not appreciate the value of the hand Turkey extended.” Ankara has supported anti-Assad rebel groups since the early months of the conflict and hosts 3 million refugees dislodged by the fighting. While Turkey lists HTS, the group leading the latest offensive, as a terrorist organization, the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army has worked alongside it. BEIRUT — A resident of the Syrian capital of Damascus says the city is very tense as troops and members of security agencies are deployed on main streets and intersections. The resident told The Associated Press that many shops are closed and those that are open have run out of main commodities such as sugar. He added that if food products are available, some shops are selling them for a price three times higher than usual. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said on condition of anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” — Bassem Mroue in Beirut DOHA, Qatar — Russia’s foreign minister says he has met his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Doha and that all three countries were calling for an “immediate end to hostile activities” in Syria. Russia and Iran are the chief supporters of Syria’s government, while Turkey backs opposition fighters trying to remove President Bashar Assad from power. Speaking at the annual Doha Forum, Sergey Lavrov said Russia continues to help the Syrian army confront insurgents, military via airstrikes. Asked whether Assad’s rule is threatened by the fast-moving rebel offensive, he said, “We are not in the business of guessing what’s gong to happen.” He blamed the United States and the West for the events in Syria and said, “We are very sorry for the Syrian people who became a subject of another geopolitical experiment. “We are doing everything we can not to make terrorists prevail, even if they say they are not terrorists,” Lavrov said, referring to the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgents, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who says he has cut links with al-Qaida. His group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and United Nations. He said Russia, Iran and Turkey want the full implementation of a U.N. resolution, which endorsed a road map to peace in Syria. Resolution 2254 was adopted unanimously in December 2015. The measure called for a Syrian-led political process, starting with the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Lavrov also downplayed reports that Moscow had withdrawn ships from Russia’s base in Syrian city of Tartus, saying that the vessels had left to take part in naval exercises in the Mediterranean. DOHA, Qatar — The U.S. envoy who brokered the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah says the deal has created a new opportunity for Lebanon to reshape itself. Amos Hochstein told the Doha Forum that the weakness of Hezbollah after nearly 14 months of fighting along, along with blows to its Syrian and Iranian allies, give the Lebanese military and government a chance to reassert itself. “Now is the moment with this ceasefire to rebuild Lebanon again for a much more prosperous future and stronger state institutions,” Hochstein told The Associated Press on the sidelines of the conference. He said Lebanon needs “to do its part” by rebuilding its economy, choosing a president after years of delays and strengthening its central government to attract investors. “And the international community has a requirement and a responsibility to support Lebanon after this devastating conflict and after years of Hezbollah control,” he said. Hochstein told the conference that the turning point in ceasefire efforts was Hezbollah dropping its pledge to keep fighting as long as the war in Gaza continues. He said the change in position was the result of the heavy losses inflicted on Hezbollah, and Lebanese public opinion in favor of delinking the two conflicts. He said key tests for the ceasefire will be whether Israel carries out its promised phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon over the coming two months and whether the Lebanese army is able to move into those areas. BEIRUT — Insurgents and a war monitor say opposition fighters are taking over military posts evacuated by Syrian government forces in the country’s south, bringing them closer to the capital, Damascus. An insurgent official known as Maj. Hassan Abdul-Ghani posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition fighters are now in the town of Sanamein, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the southern outskirts of Damascus, President Bashar Assad’s seat of power. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said insurgents have entered the town of Artouz, which is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Damascus. Opposition fighters have captured wide parts of Syria, including several provincial capitals, since they began their offensive on Nov. 27. BEIRUT — Lebanon’s government has approved a plan to deploy more troops along the border with Israel, part of the ceasefire deal that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a rare Cabinet meeting outside of Beirut, held Saturday at a military base in the southern port city of Tyre, the government also approved a draft law to reconstruct buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hezbollah war that broke out in October 2023 and ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last week. Information Minister Ziad Makary told reporters after the meeting that the committee whose job is to monitor the ceasefire that went into effect on Nov. 27 will hold its first meeting on Monday. The committee is made up of military officials from the U.S., France, Israel and Lebanon as well as the U.N. peacekeeping force deployed along the border. As part of the ceasefire deal, during the first 60 days Israeli troops will have to withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah will have to pull its heavy weapons away from the border area to north of the Litani river. The Lebanese army said this week it will begin recruiting more soldiers, apparently to deploy them along the border with Israel. BEIRUT — The Syrian army withdrew from much of southern Syria on Saturday, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters, the military and an opposition war monitor said. The redeployment away from the provinces of Daraa and Sweida came as Syria’s military sent large numbers of reinforcements to defend the key central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as insurgents approached its outskirts. The rapid advances by insurgents are a stunning reversal of fortunes for Syria’s President Bashar Assad , who appears to be largely on his own, with erstwhile allies preoccupied with other conflicts. His chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up his forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by Israeli regular airstrikes. JERUSALEM — Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian man after he attacked them at a border crossing in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday morning, police said. The man shot firecrackers at security forces at the checkpoint and threatened them with a knife, the police statement said. The man wore a t-shirt emblazoned with a symbol of the Islamic State militant group, according to an Associated Press reporter Israeli fire has killed at least 700 Palestinians in the West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war began last year, Palestinian health officials said. In that time, Palestinian militants have launched a number of attacks on soldiers at checkpoints and within Israel. DOHA, Qatar — The prime minister of Qatar says he has seen new momentum in Gaza ceasefire efforts since the U.S. presidential election, with the incoming Trump administration seeking an end to the conflict before it takes office. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, a key mediator in the ceasefire efforts, declined to give specifics of the negotiations but told an international conference in Doha that the gaps between the sides are not large. Qatar, which has served as a mediator throughout the 14-month war, suspended its efforts last month in frustration over the lack of progress. But Sheikh Mohammed said his government has re-engaged in recent days after determining a new willingness by both parties to reach a deal. ’We have sensed after the election that the momentum is coming back,” he told the Doha Forum on Saturday. He said has been in touch with both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration and found that while there are some differences in approach, both are committed to the same goal of ending the war. ’We have seen a lot of encouragement from the incoming administration in order to achieve a deal, even before the president comes to the office,” Sheikh Mohammed said. He declined to discuss details, saying he wanted to “protect the process,” but expressed hope for a deal “as soon as possible.” ’If you look at the gaps and the disagreements, they are not something substantial that really affects the agreement,” he said. CAIRO — At least 29 people were killed, including four medical staff, when Israeli strikes pummeled the area around one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials said. The situation in and around the Kamal Adwan hospital is “catastrophic,” according to Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of the hospital. The dead included five children and five women, according to the hospital casualty list, which was obtained by The Associated Press. Friday’s strikes also wounded 55 people including six children and the five women, according to the hospital. Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the Gaza’s northernmost province , where Israeli forces are pressing an offensive that has almost completely sealed off the area from humanitarian aid for two months. Israel’s military denied that its forces had struck the hospital or operated inside it. The army said that in the past few weeks, “coordinated efforts with international organizations have been underway in order to transfer patients, companions, and medical staff to other hospitals.” An Indonesian medical team which had been assisting in Kamal Adwan for the past week was forced to evacuate on foot after the area was surrounded by Israeli soldiers, according to a statement from the team. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the medical team’s expulsion. Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization representative in the Palestinian territories, said an Israeli tank approached the hospital at around 4 a.m. Friday. Although no official Israeli evacuation order was issued, “people started to climb the wall to escape, and this panic attracted IDF (Israeli) fire,” he said. He spoke by video from Gaza to journalists in Geneva. Kamal Adwan Hospital has been struck multiple times over the past two months since Israel launched a fierce military operation in northern Gaza against Hamas militants. In October, Israeli forces raided the hospital, saying that militants were sheltering inside and arrested a number of people, including some staff. Hospital officials denied the claim. MANAMA, Bahrain — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has reiterated the kingdom’s call for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. Prince Faisal bin Farhan described Israel as acting with “impunity and is getting away without punishment” in its war on Hamas there. The prince said that any permanent solution requires a two-state solution, with the Palestinians having east Jerusalem as their capital. After the speech, Prince Turki al-Faisal, a prominent royal in the kingdom who led Saudi intelligence for more than two decades and served as ambassador to the U.S. and Britain, took the stage. He harshly criticized Israel’s conduct in the wars. “Israel has become an apartheid, colonial and genocidal state,” Prince Turki said. “It is about time for the world to address that issue and take the necessary steps to bring those who are thus charged by the International Criminal Court to justice.” Israeli officials could not be immediately reached for comment on Prince Turki’s remarks. The Saudis spoke at the International Institute for Security Studies’ Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.The chemistry between Zhang Yimou and Sophie Marceau on set was palpable, resulting in a work of cinematic art that transcended cultural and linguistic barriers. "The Night Banquet" not only showcased Marceau's versatility as an actress but also highlighted Zhang Yimou's unique visual style and storytelling prowess. The film received critical acclaim both in China and abroad, solidifying Zhang Yimou's reputation as a master filmmaker with a global perspective.As Zhang Yimou continues to defy expectations and push the boundaries of Chinese cinema, his partnership with Sophie Marceau stands as a shining example of the transformative power of collaboration and cultural exchange. Their shared vision and mutual respect have not only produced exceptional films but also paved the way for future generations of filmmakers to bridge the gap between East and West.

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Daniel Suddeath column: Trump struggled to get platform approved first time. Will new term be any different?It is fall on the Tibetan Plateau, where vast windswept grasslands are speckled with blue Himalayan poppies—some of the year’s last blooms before the snow arrives. Ensconced among rolling hills at 3,200 meters is the nomadic settlement of Ritoma Village. Its population of 1,500 is outnumbered almost 10:1 by the yaks grazing nearby. These gentle, oxlike creatures, with their kind faces and long fringed coats, are so sacred that locals call them “ nor, ” or “jewel.” It takes a four-hour drive from Lanzhou, the capital of China’s Gansu province, to reach Ritoma, traversing winding roads and tunnels that carve through mountains. But this remote village is where Norlha , a luxury brand specializing in ready-to-wear and interior products crafted from khullu —the fluffy down that the yak grows to keep warm through the harsh winters—has its headquarters. When I arrive at the Norlha guest house, the Tibetan-American Dechen Yeshi—who co-founded the brand, which means “wealth of the gods,” with her mother Kim in 2007—greets me at the door and presents me with a white khatag: a traditional ceremonial scarf. The lounge and dining hall are newly completed, and the scent of freshly cut pine fills the room. Soft furnishings in brown Norlha textiles are arranged around a fireplace, and the brand’s felted blankets are draped across platform beds in the guest rooms. Just a few steps across a cobbled pathway lie the atelier and one-year-old showroom, where Norlha’s fall 2024 collection is displayed on sculptural rails and chests. “Our pieces always find a balance between the minimal and the majestic, reflecting the landscape and the way people live here,” Dechen says. This season’s designs feature subtly weathered details, capturing the natural power of the Plateau. A vest is boiled for a fleece-like texture; fringed capes and scarves are woven from handspun wool, giving each piece a rugged, tactile finish. A skirt adorned with strips of fabric that gradually fray nods to the prayer flags that flutter on the surrounding hilltops from the dargyu —a conical wooden structure where laptse ceremonies are held to honor local deities. Warm, earthy tones are a Norlha signature. While yaks typically have dark brown coats, some are gray, and the rarest of all are golden brown or white. The designs in these shades use natural, undyed fibers. A hand-knitted vest top in pure white khullu is a standout piece, while neck warmers in vibrant orange or dandelion yellow add a pop of color, inspired by Plateau women’s flair for bright accents. The atelier, where the shuttles of weaving looms clatter rhythmically, is Norlha’s beating heart. The building, in traditional Tibetan style, surrounds a courtyard, but with large windows to flood the space with natural light. Just as the architecture has evolved, so too have the production methods. “Many ancient skills struggle to survive modern life because they are intricate and specialized but have not been reinterpreted for today’s market,” Kim explains. “We use 18th-century flying shuttle looms that Britain sent to India after automated looms emerged.” This machinery, she says with a smile, is “modern” compared to its predecessor, which required passing the shuttle by hand across the weft. Norlha distinguishes itself by creating pieces exclusively from khullu , occasionally blending it with other luxurious fibers like cashmere or silk, but never synthetics. Hermès was an early collaborator, sourcing handspun textiles from the brand. Khullu is cashmere-soft but nearly twice as breathable, and 30% warmer than sheep’s wool. The quality of the fiber combined with meticulous craftsmanship means a shawl collar coat retails at $2029, with some blankets costing around $3450. In addition to seasonal collections, Norlha produces recurring pieces that reemerge from time to time—sometimes in new shades or patterns—as well as an evergreen collection. “What is so special about the core items is their cross-cultural appeal; they embody what locals cherish most, and someone in Paris or New York will appreciate them just as much,” Dechen says. In the felting studio, I try my hand at making a pair of wrist warmers under the patient guidance of the artisans. The khullu is carded then weighed and arranged into a template shape on a lightbox for even placement, before being massaged, pounded, and molded with soapy water. For the women in this department (66% of Norlha’s workforce is female) the process is second nature, and akin to sculpting clay. In the time it takes me to make this small accessory, they craft three seamless felt vests—a low-impact product with zero waste. Norlha is deeply rooted in its community, with artisans frequently featured in the brand’s campaign imagery. From the outset, it was intended to be both socially and environmentally sustainable and has already received B Corp certification. A quarter of households in Ritoma have at least one member working at Norlha, and 98% of employees are local. Many have been with the brand for years; in some instances, multiple generations of the same family work here, with younger people particularly drawn to tailoring. Ritoma’s proximity to Labrang—a major Gelugpa (Yellow Hat sect) monastery in Tibetan Buddhism—was a significant attraction. “While some monasteries feel like relics, Labrang is vibrant and still has a deep cultural influence,” Dechen says. A lama guides me through Labrang’s temples and the Institute of Medicine—one of six tratsang (monastic colleges). Shoes are scattered outside the Grand Sutra Hall, and inside, the chanting of hundreds of lamas resonates through the space. There is a museum dedicated to intricate yak butter sculptures of Buddhist deities in dazzling colors, and along the monastery’s periphery, worshippers walk the inner kora —the world’s longest path of prayer wheels at 3.5 kilometers. The lamas’ burgundy and fuchsia robes have inspired the hues of Norlha’s naturally pleated khullu silk scarves. The Plateau is an endless source of inspiration for the Yeshis, though references remain subtle—even more literal designs like the unisex Tibetan shirt, with its kimono sleeves, mandarin collar, and knotted buttons, have a timelessness and neutral quality. “We never want the wearer to feel they are borrowing from another culture or wearing something too traditional,” Dechen says. “It is about celebrating the khullu through simple, classic designs where people feel comfortable.” Kim likens Norlha’s mission to how the Scottish developed tweed. “We work with local artisans, using locally sourced quality materials and natural colors. These pieces have value; they are crafted to grow old with you; they have provenance.” One morning before sunrise, I meet the nomadic Dhundup family in the upper pastures, where their day’s work has already begun. Karmo Tso, a young nomadic woman, milks a yak and prepares a traditional breakfast of yak butter tea, a salty, broth-like drink. I follow as the family releases their yaks from the night enclosure and onto the fog-veiled grasslands. On a hilltop, Norlha employees Dorjee Dhundup and Serwu Kyap perform a laptse ceremony, lighting a small fire and casting paper effigies of the wind horse—a symbol of good fortune—into the air, which flutter down like cherry blossoms. I’m reminded of how rare it is to trace a product back to the very pastures from which it originates, through the skilled hands that crafted it, and through the culture that inspired its design. Here at Norlha, the spirit of the Plateau is woven into every fiber and thread.

Girl Scouts Receives $30M Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Character Development Initiatives That Will Help Girls ThriveBEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus, the capital, and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM news outlet reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The insurgency announced later Saturday that it had taken over Homs. The city's capture is a major victory for the rebels, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said rebel control of Homs would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. For the first time in the country’s long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The rapid rebel gains, coupled with the lack of support from Assad's erstwhile allies, posed the most serious threat to his rule since the start of the war. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. In a statement issued late Saturday, the participants affirmed their support for a political solution to the Syrian crisis “that would lead to the end of military activity and protect civilians.” They also agreed on the importance of strengthening international efforts to increase aid to the Syrian people. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria; Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad; Josef Federman and Victoria Eastwood in Doha, Qatar; and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report.As Syrians all over the world celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's regime, political analysts are pondering how the geopolitical situation will be affected — and whether there could be less tension in the Middle East. The rapid fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria after the successful advance of the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which translates to "Organization for the Liberation of the Levant," will reshuffle Syria's relations with its neighbors. HTS governed Syria's last major oppositional stronghold in the country's northwestern region of Idlib for five years, but as it focuses on consolidating its powers in the Syrian capital Damascus, there is much debate as to whether it will be able to govern the whole country, particularly as there are a multitude of other rebel groups who will want to share power. "Arab leaders won't like the shattering of Syrian stability," Richard LeBaron, a non-resident senior fellow with the Middle East Programs at Washington-based think tank Atlantic Council, wrote on Monday. For years, Assad's key allies were Russia, Iran and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. The Arab League — a group of 22 countries — had reestablished ties with his regime in May 2023 after 12 years of isolating him as a consequence of his brutal suppression of the local population during Syria's civil war. But in the view of LeBaron, among Syria's Arab neighbors, only Qatar — which firmly opposed the Assad regime — might step forward to help with the reconstruction of the shattered, fragmented and economically weakened country. Its new leaders will hope to see the lifting of international sanctions, but it remains to be seen which actors, apart from Qatar, might be willing to support them. The HTS group, which was previously affiliated with US-designated terror outfit al-Qaida, was labeled a foreign terrorist organization by the US in 2018. But its leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani recently told US broadcaster CNN that he and other leaders in the group had evolved in their outlook and Islamic understanding with age, claiming that the extreme views from their youth had become more moderate over time. On Monday, the AP news agency reported that he had said HTS would not impose dress codes on women or interfere with other personal freedoms. In recent years, the militia has shown tolerance towards religious minorities , such as Christians or the Druze community in areas under its control. Tense relations with neighbors Syria's neighbors, including Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Israel , have all fortified their border defenses. "It is still too early to fully gauge the regional implications, but security concerns dominate the responses of neighboring states," Nanar Hawach, senior analyst for Syria at the International Crisis Group, an independent organization working to prevent wars, told DW. Hawach said that Israel had welcomed the fall of Assad, who was a key ally of Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah militia, "but it has still taken major steps in regards to security, including an incursion into Quneitra and Mount Hermon, where it established a buffer zone along the borders as part of security precautions." "Israel has also taken the opportunity to weaken the successor of the Assad regime militarily by bombing military targets, including air defenses and the al-Mazzeh Airport in Damascus," Hawach added. The news and financial information provider Bloomberg also reported that US airstrikes had hit 75 targets of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) extremist group in central Syria on Sunday, as US President Joe Biden cautioned that Assad's fall from power could open the door to a resurgence of Islamic extremism. Some 900 US troops are currently stationed in Syria to prevent IS from gaining strength again. They also support and train the the Kurdish Syrian People's Protection Unit (YPG) in the country's northeast. Analysts say that HTS and IS do not share common objectives, as the former only wants to control Syria and does not have the aim of buiding a global caliphate. It will take years for Syria to heal: Fawaz Gerges, LSE To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Political stabilization and democracy in Syria? Analysts say that regardless of the regional consequences, Syria's new rulers will have to focus on political stabilization if they want to be recognized by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. "It is likely all of these entities will recognize the new [HTS] government on the condition it forms a moderate administration, refrains from fighting the Kurdish YPG, and does not support Hezbollah or Hamas," Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of the MENA programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, said in a statement on Monday. "Given their unexpected success in toppling Assad so quickly, the opposition is likely to accept these conditions in exchange for aid and recognition," he added. Burcu Ozcelik, a senior research fellow for Middle East Security at the London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), also told DW that while "the country has little experience with democratic institutions, and faces a great risk of disarray and even territorial fragmentation," this could be the "very reason" that this moment could bring forth "the beginning of a political settlement." In Ozcelik's view, with time and with a viable timetable, it is even possible to envisage the implementation of UN Resolution 2254, which calls for free and democratic elections in Syria. "It will be essential that the process is as inclusive as possible with minimal external interference to support an indigenous Syrian roadmap," she told DW. Displaced people start going home In the wake of Assad's toppling, the Syrian population is on the move, as it has become possible to enter parts of Syria that were hitherto impossible to access. This is also the case in the region of Idlib with its around 4 million mostly displaced Syrians who have lived under HTS control for the past five years. "We've recorded over 370,000 people arriving to Idlib from other governorates," David Carden, UN Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, told DW. "The displacement situation continues to be fluid as people are also returning home," he said, adding that "we remain committed to stay and deliver, and help the most vulnerable people of Syria through all modalities." Assad's fall — how regional powers are reacting To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Mum and son were doing what they loved before tragedy struckCaoimhin Kelleher saved Kylian Mbappe’s penalty on a night when the Ireland No1 had a stormer. The Cork man saved Mbappe’s spot kick as Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield to record their fifth win on the trot in the Champions League. As for Madrid, they have now lost three games out of five in this campaign to leave their chances of missing out on qualifying for the next round. READ MORE Roy Keane and Ricky Gervais share hilarious moment on shared pet peeve READ MORE Ambitious Bohemians to host Shamrock Rovers at Aviva Stadium on opening weekend of the new season But the night belonged to Cork’s Kelleher. Aside from the penalty, he was flawless. In a post match interview, Kelleher said: “I felt confident and thankfully it went my way. “It is a big result. We wanted to put in a performance and thankfully the lads did well. “We wanted to get a win against them because they have had a few wins over us recently.” Afterwards RTE panellist Kevin Doyle said: “I fancied Caoimhin to save it. I have seen him make a few penalty saves recently. “You nearly feel for Mbappe because people are waiting for him to be that wonderkid but his confidence is low. “His work rate off the ball is poor; his touch was poor; his passing was poor. “As for Caoimhin, he has been excellent. One of his strengths is his coolness under pressure. He has had a taste for first team football. He will be top of the list for any club that wants a goalkeeper. “Allison has done little wrong in his time at Liverpool.” Fellow panellist, Richie Sadlier, said: “We have an Irish goalkeeper making a clean sheet in the Champions League. It is just brilliant. “I wonder are there conversations at Liverpool FC? I don’t think you can carry both in the squad for much longer. Both want to be No1. There is not room for the two of them at the same club. “The club hold all the cards. “They can tell Kelleher: ‘because our goalkeeper is injury prone, you are staying’. He wants to go and play. That is understandable.” Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts .In the end, the Wolves' disappointment may linger, but the game must go on. As for Boly and Traoré, they will continue to ply their trade on the pitch, knowing that in the beautiful game of football, controversy and drama are never too far away.

Andrews 0-0 0-0 0, Newton 5-5 0-0 10, Kas.Watson 8-18 0-1 16, Robinson 7-18 2-2 16, Smith 5-15 2-6 14, Somerville 3-4 0-0 6, Perkins 2-6 0-0 4, Surgers 0-0 0-0 0, Kar.Watson 0-0 0-0 0, Clemmons 0-1 0-0 0, James 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-67 4-9 66. Adebayo 5-10 5-5 16, Cordilia 7-10 0-0 14, Hobbs 2-7 1-3 7, Lipscomb 2-8 2-3 6, Pacheco 4-5 2-2 14, Ard 5-7 4-4 14, Ervin 1-4 0-1 2, Keyes 0-2 0-0 0, Khadre Kebe 1-4 0-0 3, Wilson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-57 14-18 76. Halftime_Mount St. Mary's 38-31. 3-Point Goals_Delaware St. 2-13 (Smith 2-10, Perkins 0-1, Robinson 0-1, Kas.Watson 0-1), Mount St. Mary's 8-20 (Pacheco 4-5, Hobbs 2-5, Khadre Kebe 1-1, Adebayo 1-3, Ervin 0-2, Keyes 0-2, Lipscomb 0-2). Rebounds_Delaware St. 33 (Kas.Watson, Smith, Somerville 6), Mount St. Mary's 33 (Adebayo, Cordilia 7). Assists_Delaware St. 7 (Smith, Perkins 2), Mount St. Mary's 17 (Hobbs 8). Total Fouls_Delaware St. 18, Mount St. Mary's 17. A_1,590 (3,500).