online games 90s Key Autonomous Military Weapons Market Trend 2024-2033: Global Concerns And Ethical ConsiderationsMILWAUKEE — Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Nic Claxton had 13 points for the Nets, who had lost eight of 10 before making 16 of 38 3-pointers against a Milwaukee squad that was playing a third straight game without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. With their top two scorers out, the Bucks got 21 points from Khris Middleton, 20 from Brook Lopez, 18 from Bobby Portis and 14 from Gary Trent Jr. while shooting 50.7% from the floor and 39.5% on 3-point attempts. Takeaways Nets: Brooklyn snapped a three-game losing streak at Milwaukee, where its most recent victory had been Feb. 26, 2022. The Nets return on Jan. 2 for the final meeting between the teams looking to clinch their first season series victory in four years. Bucks: Lopez has scored 10 or more points in each of his last five games and has 41 points in his last two. Key Moment After trailing the entire second half, Brooklyn rattled off a 7-0 run late in the fourth to pull ahead 99-97. After Middleton scored to tie it, the Nets pulled ahead with a 3-pointer from Clowney and went up by four when Claxton split a pair of free throws with 1:57 to play. Middleton's 3 made it a one-possession game but Johnson converted a four-point play on the other end to put the Nets up 109-102 with 47 seconds to play. Key Stat Lopez scored 11 straight points in the second quarter but had just two points after halftime. Brooklyn Nets' Cameron Johnson dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Milwaukee. Credit: AP/Morry Gash Up Next The Bucks travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Saturday night, while the Nets return to Brooklyn to host San Antonio before heading back out on the road to close out 2024.

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EMPOLI, Italy (AP) — Englishman Keinan Davis scored with 14 minutes remaining for Udinese to draw at Empoli 1-1 in Serie A on Monday and snap the visitor's three-game losing streak. The former Watford and Aston Villa striker rose to head home a near-post corner with 76 minutes gone. Pietro Pellegri put Empoli ahead midway through the first half with his third goal in three games. The on-loan Torino striker has endured a lean season but a goal in the 1-0 win over Como was followed by another in the 1-1 draw with Lecce before the international break. The result was the first point in four games for Udinese, after consecutive defeats to Atalanta, Juventus and Venezia, and meant that both sides retained their mid-table positions. Udinese was ninth and Empoli 10th. Later, Venezia missed a chance to move off the foot of the table when it went down at home to Lecce 1-0. Venezia was dominant for most of the game, with Gaetano Oristanio and Jay Idzes hitting the woodwork and Wladimiro Falcone outstanding in the Lecce goal. But the home side paid for its profligacy after 70 minutes. Antonino Gallo’s sublime cross from the left was met by Patrick Dorgu at the far post and he steered the ball into the far corner to give Lecce all three points. Lecce, which started the night only two places above bottom side Venezia, jumped into 15th place. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer11 best advent calendar deals in Amazon's Black Friday sale — here's the gifts I'd get from $11

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Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is rebornFormer German chancellor Angela Merkel has called the influence of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk over US President-elect Donald Trump a “huge concern”. In an interview with the news magazine Der Spiegel published on Friday ahead of the release of her memoir, Merkel said the job of politics was ultimately to balance the interests of ordinary and powerful citizens. “If this ultimate recourse is influenced too strongly by companies, whether through capital power or technological capabilities, then that is an unprecedented challenge for all of us,” she said. She cited the example of Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, who was tapped by Trump to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency that the incoming president has indicated will operate outside the confines of government. “If a person like him owns 60% of all satellites orbiting in space, then that has to be a huge concern for us in addition to the political issues,” Merkel said. SpaceX runs the satellite Internet provider Starlink, which has over 6,000 satellites in space and is used by consumers, companies and government agencies. Merkel’s memoir, entitled Freedom: Memories 1954-2021 and written before Trump’s re-election, will be published in more than 30 countries on November 26. Merkel told Spiegel that his victory had filled her with sadness. “If someone in politics does not allow for win-win situations, but only ever recognises winners and losers, then that is a very difficult task for multilateralism,” she said. In her book, which she will launch in December in the United States at an event with former US president Barack Obama, Merkel describes her dealings with Trump as well as other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Its release comes as she faces pressure to defend the legacy of her 16 years in power in the light of Germany’s current economic and political difficulties, and growing international crises. Related Story QU college's innovative curricula keep pace with labour market Trump scores emphatic victory over Harris

In a season of raised expectations due to the arrivals of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, Rutgers is experiencing some underwhelming moments. Off to a mediocre start through 12 games, Rutgers faces a tough test in its final nonconference game Monday night when it hosts Columbia in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers (7-5) is hoping to avoid a second straight loss to an Ivy League opponent, and the Lions (11-1) are off to a better start than Princeton (9-4), which beat the Scarlet Knights on Dec. 21 in Newark, N.J. Four of the Scarlet Knights' losses are by five points or fewer, including a two-point loss to Kennesaw State and the 83-82 defeat to Princeton when it gave up a last-second basket along with 19 offensive rebounds and 23 second-chance points. It was the sixth time Rutgers allowed at least 80 points this season and it is 2-4 in those games. "I thought we played hard and did some good things out there, but a lot of second shots and just gotta be one possession better," Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said. "We scored plenty of points to win." Harper scored 22 points and has scored at least 20 in four straight games and 10 of 12. Bailey collected 15 points and 12 rebounds but has shot less than 50 percent in five of his past eight games after making 6 of 16 shots vs. Princeton. Columbia has lost the past 10 meetings and is seeking its second win over a power-conference opponent. The Lions earned a 90-80 win at Villanova on Nov. 6 and are on a three-game winning streak since a 15-point loss to Albany on Dec. 4. Columbia is averaging 83.3 points so far and scored at least 80 for the ninth time when it shot a season-beat 57.7 percent (30 of 52) in Saturday's 85-72 win over Fairfield. The Lions are led by Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, whose 19.6 scoring average is third in the Ivy League. Rubio De La Rosa is also shooting 53.7 percent and is second in the Ivy League at 46.4 percent from 3-point range. Rubio De La Rosa has scored at least 20 points seven times, including a 27-point outing against Fairfield when he shot 8-of-15 after a scoreless opening half. Rubio De La Rosa also scored 22 in Columbia's win over Villanova. "With the break we had we just need to get into it, I wasn't surprised we were so slow in the first half," Columbia coach Jim Engles said. "Now we got to play top-five draft picks, so that's bad scheduling." --Field Level MediaExploring the Concept of Soulmates in the Age of AI in Washington

Stock image of Laganside court building in Belfast (Image: Belfast Live) Two Belfast men who admitted charges of fraud linked to ‘bounce back’ loans they received during the Covid 19 pandemic sentenced on Monday. Darren Service, 43, and 28-year old Adam Boyd appeared at Belfast Crown Court where they were sentenced by Judge Mark Reel. Service, from Ballysillan Road, admitted that on May 11, 2020 he made a false representation in respect of a bounce back loan application and for the offence he had a sentence of 22 months imposed which was suspended for three-and-a-half years. From Primrose Street, Boyd admitted a similar offence in that on May 8, 2020 he made a false representation in respect of a bounce back loan application. He was handed a 22-month sentence which was suspended for two-and-half years. During Monday’s sentencing, it emerged that during a search of Service’s home in March 2022, a safe was located which contained £131,930. Service told police that he owned and ran various gyms in Belfast and Coleraine and a financial investigation into his business ventures was launched. As a result of the police probe, it emerged that Service applied for a loan for £40,000 as a director of Darren Service Limited. This application was made in May 2020 as part of the Government’s ‘bounce back’ scheme which was set up to support small businesses during the Covid pandemic. In his application, he claimed that the turnover of Darren Service Limited trading as Flex Gym NI was £160,000 - but company accounts established that the turnover was significantly less. Judge Reel said “by fraudulently overstating his turnover, he obtained a loan for £40,000” and after receiving the loan, Service “transferred £27,000 to his personal account and took out £10,000 in cash”. The Judge added: “Repayments to the loan should have commenced in May 2021 but to date the funds have not been repaid and £40,425.58 remains outstanding.” When he was interviewed by the PSNI about the loan in September 2022, Service refused to answer any questions. Regarding Boyd’s offending, the court heard AB Fitness Limited trading as Fitness Hub was set up in December 2019 and he was listed as the sole director. Within the account opening agreement, Boyd stated that the expected turnover for the business would be £40,000. Six months later, Boyd applied for a bounce back loan and at this point he stated that the business turnover would be £200,000. Judge Reel said that a loan was granted and paid to the business for £50,000 when the “genuine figures” would have resulted in a much lower loan. He added that in Boyd’s case, whilst the prosecution “cannot say what the funds were used for”, his defence have submitted some of the money was used ‘to make ends meet’ while other funds were used ‘to support the fledgling business’. Boyd was also interviewed by police in September 2022 and claimed that he over-estimated the turnover in good faith and genuinely believed that’s what the business could have turned over. Boyd also claimed that Service kept some of the loan money he received in his safe. Judge Reel revealed £9,300 had been repaid on behalf of AB Fitness Limited. The Judge said he had considered defence submissions made on behalf of both defendants. He noted Service’s caring responsibilities for his daughter, his association with running gyms and the acceptance of his offending to Probation. Boyd’s submissions highlighted his career in personal fitness, his recovery from a serious accident earlier this year and his remorse for offending. Judge Reel said: “I have no reason to doubt that Mr Service did anything other than take a calculated opportunity to falsify his business records and thereby obtain money to which he was not entitled.” Regarding Boyd, the Judge added: “I do not accept for one moment that he believed the figure of £200,000 was a genuine representation of the likely turnover of his business.” Branding the offending as a “serious abuse of a public scheme”, Judge Reel spoke of the efforts Boyd has made to repay some of the money as well as Service’s assertion that the cash found in his safe could be released to repay the loan in full. Before they left the dock, the pair were reminded by Judge Reel of the consequences they will face if they re-offended during the periods of their respective suspended sentences. Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. 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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesiaWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. severely lags behind China in shipbuilding capacity, lawmakers and experts have warned, as the Biden administration tries to build up the country's ability to develop and produce weapons and other defense supplies to fend off war. Speaking at a congressional hearing Thursday, Rep. John Moolenaar, the Republican chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, said the country lacks the capacity to “deter and win a fight” with China and called for action. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week

WASHINGTON — State Rep. Brian Harrison, a Republican, said Friday he plans to meet with top University of Texas System officials after they announced a plan to provide free tuition and waived fees to students whose families make $100,000 or less. While many elected officials have praised the initiative , Harrison criticized it as an “abuse of power” that makes Texas higher education “more socialist than California.” Harrison said Friday he’s unswayed by statements from the system and supporters who say the move will be funded from university endowments, not taxpayers. Harrison compared such statements to someone saying they’re removing water from the shallow side of a pool, not the deep end. It’s all the same water. “Money is fungible, so that doesn’t satisfy me in the slightest,” Harrison said. The new initiative is an expansion of the Promise Plus Program, a needs-based financial aid initiative, and comes amid widespread concerns about the effect of inflation and college costs on families. Gov. Greg Abbott recently prohibited Texas colleges and universities from raising tuition for the next two years. UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken hailed the expansion as a “game changer” that will make “enormous, real difference” to improve college access for all Texans. Not everyone is a fan. Harrison and like-minded House colleagues have compared it to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that drew intense blowback from conservatives and was largely struck down by the courts . They also said such a consequential change in policy should come from the elected lawmakers serving in the Legislature. “There must be consequences,” Harrison said on X . “UT’s budget must be cut, and bureaucrats should be fired.” He led 10 Republican lawmakers, most of them incoming freshmen, in a letter to the regents demanding answers to a litany of questions, including the price tag of the expansion and the source of that money. “What specific statutory authority did the regents rely on to make a decision this consequential, which will have direct financial consequences for our constituents, many of whom are already struggling to put gas in their tanks and food on their tables?” the lawmakers wrote. UT System spokesman Paul Corliss has said the program is not funded through taxes or any kind of public subsidy. “Rather it is funded through existing UT System endowments,” Corliss said. Rep. Donna Howard, a Democrat, hammered that point in a response to Harrison on social media. “There are no tax dollars involved,” Howard said on X . “Higher Ed institutions are already helping families afford college. This expands philanthropic endowments and helps meet affordability goals of (Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board).” Harrison and his colleagues will have to contend with many members of the public embracing a plan that already is encouraging young people to adjust their higher education aspirations. Frank Whitefeather, a high school senior, stayed up until 2:30 a.m. Friday working on his college application essay. He was freshly motivated after the announcement that students whose families make less than $100,000 annually will get free tuition and waived fees at the University of Texas, Austin and other schools in the UT System. “I wouldn’t be in debt,” said Whitefeather, 17. “I wouldn’t have to have student loans.” Whitefeather, who attends Dallas ISD’s Sunset High School, thinks the UT news also could change many of his peers’ lives. It’s already changing his plans. Whitefeather hopes to study engineering and be his own boss one day. Texas A&M and UT Austin were his top two choices, but the free tuition announcement has pushed UT ahead. Harrison said the university system is being contradictory by simultaneously saying it has enough money to offer tuition-free education, but also that a tuition freeze could leave it cash strapped and require more funding from the Legislature. “I guarantee you they’re going to be requesting more tax money from the Legislature next session,” he said. ©2024 The Dallas Morning News. Visit dallasnews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

NoneSEATTLE , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wunderdogs, a brand consultancy and digital studio, announced the release of a report, Climate Compass. The report, produced in collaboration with investors and industry experts from True Ventures, Wireframe Ventures, Planeteer Capital, Activate, Prelude Ventures, Limelight Steel, SOSV, The Nature Conservancy, and The Ad Hoc Group, offers a look at the next generation of climate technology startups driving the shift to a decarbonized, resilient, and sustainable future. "This report represents a major step in understanding the evolving climate tech space," said Daria Gonzalez , Wunderdogs ' co-founder. "By bringing together insights from leading venture capital firms and industry experts, we're helping to shape a view of what lies ahead for the next generation of climate-focused startups." The report is the result of a collaborative effort between Wunderdogs and a network of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs across the climate tech space. Over the past several months, Wunderdogs worked closely with venture capital firms and experts to research, design, and compile insights into the most promising startups and technologies that are shaping the future of climate tech. The full report is available to view here: climatecompassreport.com. About Wunderdogs Since its inception in 2017, Wunderdogs has been at the forefront of brand and digital strategy for the technology sector, collaborating with over 140 technology firms and 30 investment companies. Wunderdogs combines strategy, design and technology to create award-winning brands and digital platforms aimed at making a lasting impression. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wunderdogs-unveils-report-on-the-next-generation-of-climate-tech-startups-in-collaboration-with-true-ventures-wireframe-ventures-planeteer-capital-activate-and-prelude-ventures-302335407.html SOURCE Wunderdogs © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant's 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds leftENGLEWOOD, Colo. — What's stoking the Denver Broncos' surprising surge is the growing connection between rookie quarterback Bo Nix and veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Whenever the Broncos (7-5) need a clutch catch, a key flag or a timely touchdown, Sutton is usually the one delivering it like he did Sunday when he caught eight passes on 10 targets for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns that sparked the Broncos' come-from-behind 29-19 win at Las Vegas. “Courtland played tremendous,” coach Sean Payton said. Again. “He’s just reliable,” Nix said. “He's just always there when you need him.” Sutton's size (6-foot-4 and 216 pounds) and experience (he's in his seventh NFL season) make him an ideal target and safety valve for the rookie QB whose confidence is growing by the week. “He’s smart. He’s savvy. He makes plays when the ball’s in the air,” Nix said. “You can trust him. When it’s up in the air, it’s his or nobody’s. It’s not going to be a pick.” Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) collides with Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) for a penalty during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/Rick Scuteri Nix's first touchdown toss to Sutton was an 18-yarder that allowed the QB to break Marlin Briscoe's 1968 Denver rookie record of 14 TD passes, and the two connected again with 5:30 left to make it a two-score game. The Broncos trailed 13-9 at halftime and Nix said they knew they had to get the ball into Sutton's hands more in the second half after he had caught the only pass thrown his way in the first half (for 17 yards). “Didn’t target him (much) in the first half,” Nix said. “We come out and say, ‘Look, Courtland, this is your half.’ We take over the game. He goes for two touchdowns. That just kind of speaks for what he means to our team.” Sutton has been on a tear after since he wasn't targeted a single time in Denver's 33-10 win at New Orleans on Oct. 17. (Payton mentioned as recently as last week what an anomaly that game was because there was a heavy diet of plays for Sutton that just didn't pan out for various reasons.) Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton pulls in a touchdown pass as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/Rick Scuteri In his six games before that goose egg, Sutton had 21 catches on 49 targets for 277 yards and a touchdown. In the five games since, he's caught 36 of the 48 balls thrown his way for 467 yards and three TDs. Plus, he threw a touchdown pass to Nix on a “Philly Special” at Baltimore in Week 9. “I think we're just scratching the surface,” Sutton said. Thanks in part to the chemistry between Nix and Sutton, the Broncos are in position for the seventh and final playoff spot entering December. What’s working The passing game, thanks to the Nix-Sutton connection. What needs help The running game. Javonte Williams had just 2 yards on eight carries and Audric Estime ran three times for 15 yards against the Raiders' run-heavy fronts and a steady diet of blitzes. Jaleel McLaughlin saved the day with seven carries for 44 yards. Stock up OLB Nik Bonitto. His 10 sacks make him the first Denver defender with double-digit sacks since 2018, when Von Miller did it. Stock down Once again, the Broncos' special teams, with the exception of K Wil Lutz, who hasn't missed a field goal attempt or extra point since his protection unit cratered at Kansas City three weeks ago and allowed the Chiefs to block what would have been the game-winning kick as time expired. On Sunday, the Raiders had a successful fake punt and a 59-yard kickoff return. Injuries Payton isn't saying much about the injuries to DE Zach Allen (heel) and CB Riley Moss (knee) except that to him they're not serious setbacks for either player. Key number 2 — The Broncos are two games above .500 for the first time since starting the 2021 season with three wins. Next steps The Broncos host Cleveland (3-8) on Monday night ahead of their bye week.

A fresh study has uncovered that this festive season, a quarter of UK adults are looking to wrap up second-hand treasures for youngsters. In the research conducted by YouGov for Oxfam among 2,000 festive celebrators, a not-so-insignificant 24% disclosed plans to select pre-loved presents for children. Top picks for these sustainable goodies include books at 34%, toys grabbing a close second at 30%, and board games selected by 17%. The YouGov survey reveals that two major factors are steering these shoppers - with 57% being driven by environmental concerns and 51% looking to keep their wallets feeling a tad heavier. Oxfam’s retail trading honcho, Lorna Fallon, chimed in with some inspiring words: "Shopping second-hand is such a wonderful way of celebrating Christmas , especially with children. You can find anything they might possibly want – from a cuddly teddy, to a board game or new adventure book." And Fallon doesn't stop there; she points out the trifecta of wins with this approach: "By shopping pre-loved, you are not only saving some precious pennies at a time of year when they are needed most, but you are finding something unique for your child, that is also better for the planet." Brits seem to be on board with gifting items with past lives, valuing thoughtful uniqueness with 27% indicating that's why they'd gift a second-hand item. Over half (60%) wouldn't mind being on the receiving end of pre-loved gifts while a considerable 38% feel all right about passing them on. For grown-ups eyeing more sustainable presents, books take the top spot for pre-loved gifting, with nearly half, 49%, considering passing on second-hand reads this Christmas. Meanwhile, a cosy 24% are looking to wrap up pre-worn apparel under the tree. Ms Fallon commented: "Christmas shopping can feel overwhelming at times, but second-hand shopping offers an alternative where you can find a real range of thoughtful, unique gifts which help reduce waste and conserve precious resources at the same time. "By swapping just a handful of presents this year for a pre-loved gift, you can help to stretch the Christmas budget, while also helping to raise vital funds to tackle poverty and inequality across the world." Join our Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community for all the latest news direct to your phone. To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice . CLICK HERE TO JOIN

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