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Minnesota visits Chicago after McBride’s 23-point game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

Minnesota Lynx (19-19, 12-8 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (16-22, 4-15 Eastern Conference)Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays the Chicago Sky after Kayla McBride scored 23 points in the Lynx’s 86-73 victory against the Phoenix Mercury.The Sky have gone 6-13 at home. Chicago ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 24.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Courtney Williams averaging 4.9.The Lynx have gone 10-8 away from home. Minnesota has a 4-13 record in games decided by 10 or more points.The teams meet for the third time this season. The Lynx won 88-79 in the last matchup on Aug. 9. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 29 points, and Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 23 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Elizabeth Williams is averaging 9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Sky. Copper is averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games for Chicago.Collier is averaging 21.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Lynx. McBride is averaging 16.4 points and ...

Wilson leads Las Vegas against Phoenix after 30-point game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

Las Vegas Aces (32-6, 16-2 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (9-29, 2-16 Western Conference)Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas visits the Phoenix Mercury after A’ja Wilson scored 30 points in the Aces’ 103-77 win over the Seattle Storm.The Mercury have gone 2-16 against Western Conference teams. Phoenix is 3-14 against opponents with a winning record.The Aces are 16-2 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas is second in the Western Conference scoring 38.2 points per game in the paint led by Wilson averaging 12.4.The teams square off for the third time this season. The Aces won the last meeting 98-72 on July 12. Jackie Young scored 23 points to help lead the Aces to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Brittney Griner is averaging 17.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Mercury. Moriah Jefferson is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix.Wilson is averaging 22.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Aces. Kelsey Plum is ...

Dallas plays Seattle on 3-game home skid

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

Seattle Storm (11-27, 8-10 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (20-18, 10-9 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas is looking to break its three-game home losing streak with a victory against Seattle.The Wings have gone 10-9 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is sixth in the Western Conference in team defense, giving up 84.9 points while holding opponents to 44.5% shooting.The Storm have gone 8-10 against Western Conference opponents. Seattle is second in the Western Conference with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu averaging 1.9.The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Wings won 76-65 in the last meeting on Aug. 3. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 27 points, and Jewell Loyd led the Storm with 31 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Satou Sabally is averaging 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Wings. Ogunbowale is averaging 20.7 points over the last 10 games for Dallas.Loyd is...

Reportan incendios forestales en Puembo y Tababela, cerca de Quito

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este miércoles, el Municipio de Quito informó a través de un comunicado que se presentaron dos incendios forestales en las zonas de Puembo y Tababela.El alcalde de Quito, Pabel Muñoz, informó que se sospecha que los incendios fueron causados por personas y las autoridades iniciaron investigaciones para esclarecer el origen del fuego.El cuerpo de Bomberos de Quito movilizó 80 bomberos, 26 unidades móviles y un helicóptero para combatir el fuego.Hasta el momento solo se reporta una vivienda destruida por los fuegos, pero no se informó de heridos o fallecidos en los incendios.El alcalde añadió que continuarán los trabajos de los bomberos por la noche regando con agua áreas cercanas para que los fuegos no alcancen nuevas zonas. Añadió que en horas de la mañana de este jueves se movilizarán cuatro helicópteros a la zona para poder acabar con estos incendios.Noticia en desarrollo.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery...

Sudan’s army chief travels to Qatar for talks with emir as conflict rages

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s army chief traveled to Qatar on Thursday for talks with the country’s emir, making his third international trip since fighting broke out between the military and a rival paramilitary force in April, Sudanese state media said.Sudan plunged into chaos almost five months ago when long-simmering tensions between the military, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, escalated into open warfare on April 15.Burhan planned to hold talks with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in the Qatari capital, Doha, according to the state-run SUNA news agency.In a video posted by the Sudanese army, Burhan was filmed leaving a plane in Doha and numerous Qatari officials greeting him on an airport tarmac.Acting Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq and Gen. Ahmed Ibrahim Mufadel, head of the General Intelligence Authority, accompanied him on the trip, SUNA said.The visit comes amid a flurry of similar dip...

Russian officials say five drones shot down, including one targeting capital

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

Five drones were shot down over three Russian regions overnight, with one targeting the capital, officials said Thursday. There were reports of no casualties. Meanwhile, Russia launched a fourth day of air attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, located on the Danube river. Oleh Kiper, regional Governor of Odesa, said infrastructure was damaged in the attack, including grain silos, and one person was injured. The attack came one day after a Russian missile struck a busy market in the eastern city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk, killing 17 and wounding at least 32. The attack overshadowed a two-day visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, aimed at assessing Ukraine’s 3-month-old counteroffensive and signaling continued U.S. support for the fight. One drone targeted Moscow, but was shot down southeast of the city without causing any damage or injuries, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.Two more drones were shot down over the southern region of Rostov, which borders Ukraine, said ...

UK is rejoining the Horizon Europe science program, the latest sign of thawing relations with the EU

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Britain is rejoining the European Union’s science-sharing program Horizon Europe, the two sides announced Thursday, more than two years after membership became a casualty of Brexit.British scientists expressed relief at the decision, the latest sign of thawing relations between the EU and its former member.After months of negotiations, the British government said the country was becoming a “fully associated member” of the research collaboration body. U.K.-based scientists can bid for Horizon funding starting Thursday and will be able to lead Horizon-backed science projects starting in 2024. Britain is also rejoining Copernicus, the EU space program’s Earth observation component.“The EU and U.K. are key strategic partners and allies, and today’s agreement proves that point,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who signed off on the deal during a call with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday. “We will continue to be at the forefront of global sci...

In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers resumes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today…Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, productsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is continuing his tour of the Indo-Pacific region this week with a visit to Singapore to promote Canadian business and products.His two-day visit is expected to include meetings with business leaders in the region, as well as meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.Trudeau is in Asia this week to promote trade as well as Canadian energy and products, meeting with Indo-Pacific leaders and attending two summits.Trial to dive into ‘Freedom Convoy’ social mediaThe criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to resume today with a deep dive into a mountain of social media evidence police amassed during the protest.Lich and Barber are facing charges related to their role in organizing the prote...

Australian police try to persuade an alleged gunman to surrender after a man was shot dead

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Police said they were trying to persuade an alleged a gunman to surrender after a man was shot dead Thursday in a Western Australia state wheatbelt town.The 25-year-old allegedly shot a man at a grain silo in Kellerberrin around 8:40 a.m. Thursday before fleeing the area, the Western Australia Police Force said in a statement.Police issued an active shooter alert soon after, warning members of the public to remain indoors as officers searched for the alleged shooter.He was believed to be on foot, armed and dressed in camouflage clothing north of Kellerberrin, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) east of the state capital, Perth.Police found him at a rural property several hours later.“We are attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution, however; the situation is still unfolding,” a police statement said.“Residents in the area are advised to remain alert,” police added.Annamaria Lucente, manager at Kellerberrin Hotel Motel, said the close-knit town of about 950 p...

Toronto International Film Festival kicks off amid actors and writers strike

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:56:01 GMT

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today under the shadow of dual strikes by Hollywood writers and actors but festival CEO Cameron Bailey is touting a strong lineup and ticket sales.Tonight’s opening night film is Hayao Miyazaki’s animated feature “The Boy and the Heron,” which centres on a boy who loses his mother during the Second World War and embarks on a journey into a magical world.Among the celebs expected this year are Sean Penn, Willem Dafoe, Spike Lee, Lil Nas X, Nicolas Cage, Nickelback and Patricia Arquette.However, expectations for star-filled premieres and parties remain low as members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Writers Guild of America continue a work stoppage that extends to publicity events.Despite the labour unrest, Bailey says ticket sales have been “as strong as ever.”Unions for Hollywood writers and actors are each seeking improved compensation and job protecti...