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When Tom Thibodeau spent much of his postgame news conference Tuesday repeating a mantra of “just worried about Charlotte” to nearly every question, you could believe him. He’d gone through this just days earlier. Last Friday, the Knicks faced a depleted Hornets squad in Charlotte to finish off a five-game road trip and barely managed a one-point victory. That’s why Thibodeau will never allow himself to look ahead. Sometimes warnings fall on deaf ears, though, and the Knicks found themselves down by 13 points minutes into Thursday night’s game against the Hornets at Madison Square Garden. With that, the wake-up call was activated — one that Thibodeau hopes lasts longer than this night. First it was Jalen Brunson dragging them back into the game with 19 of his 24 points in the first quarter. Josh Hart took over in the second quarter with 14 of his 18 points. OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter as the Knicks turned that early deficit into a 28-point lead in their 125-101 win. The fourth quarter? Karl-Anthony Towns, who pulled down 16 rebounds, had 12 of his 27 points. Mikal Bridges finished with 19. “I think we put ourselves in a hole in the first quarter,” Brunson said. “ . . . And then the beginning of the second half is how we should have started the game. We came out with a lot of energy defensively, got stops and easy baskets, and that’s that.” Even as they pulled away in this game, the Knicks demonstrated why nothing is taken for granted. Brunson collided with Charlotte’s Nick Richards in the third quarter, taking a hard shot to his right side in the hip area. He remained in the game for only a few more minutes before going to the locker room with 2:39 left in the third. When the period ended, his father, assistant coach Rick Brunson, went to the locker room, too. The younger Brunson finally emerged with 6:29 left in the game, returning to the bench with a wrap around his torso. He was listed as available. “I feel amazing,” he said. “I’ll see how I feel tomorrow. And that’s it.” The Knicks didn’t need to push Brunson back onto the floor as they dominated the second half, outscoring Charlotte 38-16 in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Anunoby had a sequence in the third quarter in which he swatted a shot deep into the stands behind the Knicks’ bench and, on the same possession, swatted another shot into the stands on the other side of the basket, drawing chants of “O-G” from the crowd. “I think we just came out, we executed better,” Towns said. “We made shots more difficult for them and we got turnovers, and the turnovers, we translated that to offense. “So they’re a really good team over there. A young team, very talented, they present a lot of problems and, you know, just at halftime, we were able to get more disciplined and execute at a higher level.” This was the latest test for the Knicks — not of how they measure up to the best in the NBA, but of how they can take advantage of a stretch of the schedule that is stocked with winnable games. The Knicks easily handled depleted New Orleans and dominated a solid Orlando team to start the month. They have won nine of their last 11 games to move to 14-8, and there is reason to believe they can keep it going. Thibodeau may not want to do it, but we can look at the schedule and see that in December, the Knicks have an advantageous series of games that can position them for the postseason. According to NBA.com’s strength-of-schedule rankings, the Knicks have the easiest schedule in the league this month — at least before figuring in the NBA Cup schedule, which to this point has provided only a quarterfinal matchup with the Atlanta Hawks next Wednesday. The Knicks have only one back-to-back set and face eight teams below .500 and five with winning records (Orlando again, Minnesota, San Antonio and the Cup game against Atlanta). “I think we all look at the schedule,” Hart said. “I think, one, just out of curiosity, we want to know what the month entails. We have enough teams that have struggled so far, but at the end of the day, those teams, they’re all good players that are here for a reason, so we can’t sit here and take anyone too lightly . . . When you give guys life, opposing teams life, sometimes that’s the worst thing you can do.’’ Notes & quotes: Cam Payne was held out of the game with what the team called left elbow effusion . . . Precious Achiuwa made his regular-season debut after suffering a strained hamstring in the preseason. He played 12 minutes, scoring two points and grabbing four rebounds, and was greeted with an ovation when he reported to the scorer's table for the first time. “It means a lot to me,” he said. “Obviously, New York is very dear to my heart. So just being able to go out there and hearing the crowd, it meant a lot to me. Definitely watching from the sideline has been very tough, but just being out there and knowing that the crowd is behind me throughout the whole process has been very reassuring.” Steve Popper covers the Knicks for Newsday. He has spent nearly three decades covering the Knicks and the NBA, along with just about every sports team in the New York metropolitan area.Israeli air strikes on Yemen airport ‘were metres from WHO chief’
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Ruth Langsford spends Boxing Day in hospital with her elderly mother following horror fall as she celebrates first Christmas since Eamonn Holmes split Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By BETHAN EDWARDS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 18:39 EST, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 18:41 EST, 26 December 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Ruth Langsford has shared a health update on her elderly mother on Instagram on Thursday as she spent Boxing Day in hospital with her. The TV presenter, 64, who has had her first Christmas since her split from Eamonn Holmes , revealed she had taken her beloved mother a piece of Christmas cake to enjoy during the festive period. Ruth has been regularly visiting her 94-year-old mum Joan in the hospital after her horror fall and shared a new picture of her eating the cake with a cup of tea. In another snap the Loose Women star was seen with her blonde tresses in a neat ponytail and wearing a khaki top as she did a crossword with Joan. She wrote: 'Nothing keeps her from her crosswords!' Earlier this week, Ruth posted a video on Instagram sharing a glimpse of her Christmas preparations from her kitchen, updating followers on how things were going. Ruth Langsford has shared a health update on her elderly mother on Instagram on Thursday as she spent Boxing Day in hospital with her The TV presenter, 64, revealed she had taken her beloved mother a piece of Christmas cake to enjoy during the festive period She told the camera: 'Hello, this feels like déjà vu because last Christmas Eve, I think I was standing in the kitchen like this, with a roller in my hair, talking about last-minute things and how come I'm never organised and have everything done like people that are going to carol services tonight and pantos and everything's done, and I haven't got everything done. 'And my mum, my mum is in hospital, to be fair, and I've been doing a lot of hospital visits, but that's no excuse because, you know, I've had all year to prep. So I'm here, look, wrapping presents, I've laid the table over there, and there's Maggie. 'I have made my cranberry sauce today, but still some bits and bobs to do. 'I've got to wrap Maggie's stocking from Santa. Shhh. And here I am, roller in, but I have got a glass of fizz. 'So if I don't get to speak to you tomorrow, Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope you have a wonderful day, whatever you're doing. Have a good one, and cheers.' Earlier in the day, Ruth showed fans the horrific bruising on her mother Joan's face after she suffered a fall last week. Displaying Joan's painful injuries, Ruth wrote: 'Mum's got a right shiner after her fall! [crying face emoji] Trying to soothe it with Arnica cream'. Keeping spirits high, Ruth joked: '94 years old and hardly a grey hair... I'm hoping I've inherited the gene!' Ruth has been regularly visiting her 94-year-old mum Joan in the hospital after her horror fall and shared a new picture of her eating the cake with a cup of tea In another snap the Loose Women star was seen with her blonde tresses in a neat ponytail and wearing a khaki top as she did a crossword with Joan This was Ruth's first Christmas without Eamonn, after they announced their split in September after 14 years of marriage Earlier in the day, Ruth showed fans the horrific bruising on her 94-year-old mother Joan's face after she suffered a fall last week Displaying Joan's painful injuries, Ruth wrote: 'Mum's got a right shiner after her fall! [crying face emoji] Trying to soothe it with Arnica cream' Ruth explained at the time of the fall that this year's Christmas was going to be different as she looks set to spend it without her mother. The star revealed that this isn't the first time her mother has broken her pelvis but was hoping she would recover as well as she did last time. Ruth wrote: 'No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling Mum this Christmas....she's had a fall and fractured her pelvis! 'She's ok...ish, no surgery required thank goodness but she needs rest and time to heal now. She's in hospital at the moment but I'm hoping to get her home soon. 'This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well...she's a very strong woman so I'm sure she'll recover from this too. Put's life and what's important into perspective eh? Happy Christmas! X x'. Earlier this week, MailOnline revealed Ruth and Eamonn Holmes are still only communicating through their lawyers, despite the pair's amicable olive branch on social media this week. Ruth appeared to accept ex husband Eamonn's peace offering and returned the like on a post of he and a his co-host Isabel Webster as they wrapped up their final show of the year. It comes after Eamonn issued a public display of support for ex-wife Ruth as she paid an emotional visit to her unwell mother Joan in hospital earlier this week . In his first notable contact with Ruth since their separation, the GB News presenter liked her post. But the estranged couple's relationship hasn't thawed despite the cryptic move on Instagram. Ruth's ill-stricken mother Joan has always played an important part in Eamonn's life, so it was important to him to like her post. MailOnline have contacted Ruth and Eamonn's representatives for a comment. The couple confirmed their 14-year marriage is over in June and are understood to be keen on ushering in a speedy divorce once Christmas and New Year are out of the way. The Loose Women presenter has been in and out of hospital visiting Joan after she broke her pelvis from a nasty fall Ruth explained at the time of the fall that this year's Christmas was going to be different as she looks set to spend it without her mother The star revealed that this isn't the first time her mother has broken her pelvis but was hoping she would recover as well as she did last time Eamonn's co-host Isabel is set to be replaced by Ellie Costello, 31, during the working week as part of a number of major changes announced by the broadcaster . The 41-year-old, who had previously worked for Sky News and the BBC, had been a part of the show since it launched in 2022. A GB News spokesperson said on Wednesday: 'Ellie Costello will now co-host GBN Breakfast five days a week, presenting alongside Eamonn Holmes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and with Stephen Dixon on Thursday and Friday. 'Stephen and Anne Diamond will continue to co-present GB News Breakfast at Weekends.' Following Eamonn's olive branch to Ruth in the post about her mother , the presenter took to Instagram on Thursday to share an emotional tribute to his late mother. He wrote: 'When folk ask me “What do u want for Christmas?” 3 Christmases without u now Mum and u r still top of my wish list ❤️' It's understood that Eamonn and Ruth are hoping to settle their divorce imminently - with Ruth to keep their £3.5million Surrey mansion. 'The aim is for Eamonn and Ruth to resolve their divorce as quickly as possible in the New Year,' a source told The Sun. 'Ruth is keen to stay in their marital home as it is where she is settled, Eamonn on the other hand wants to get out and make a fresh start. They aren't dragging their heels and want this settled and done as quickly as possible.' Earlier this week, MailOnline revealed Ruth and Eamonn Holmes are still only communicating through their lawyers, despite the pair's amicable olive branch on social media this week Ruth appeared to accept estranged husband Eamonn Holmes', 65, olive branch as she made a cryptic move in a post with he and co-host Isabel Webster on Wednesday Eamonn issued a public display of support for ex-wife Ruth as she paid an emotional visit to her unwell mother Joan in hospital earlier this week Following Eamonn's olive branch to Ruth in the post about her mother, the presenter took to Instagram on Thursday to share an emotional tribute to his late mother Eamonn recently sparked speculation that he is engaged to Alexander after she was spotted wearing a large ring on her engagement finger during a romantic getaway to Paris last week . 'Eamonn has been talking openly about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his life with her,' a source told The Sun. Read More Ruth Langsford shows off her mum Joan's, 94, bruising on her face after suffering a fall 'They’re already living together and he knows it feels right. They have a very strong connection and get on very well. She has given him a real lust for life and she looks after him.' In pictures obtained by the publication, the couple headed to the Louvre, with Alexander wearing a gold diamond ring on her engagement finger. The counsellor was not pictured wearing the band at a Christmas carol concert in West London on December 5. It was reported last month that Langsford has hired a 'fierce' divorce lawyer amid the bitter split. As reported by The Sun, Catherine Costley has been called up by Loose Women host Ruth who seeks to end her 14-year marriage to Holmes with a financial settlement . Costley is known for her fierce approach to divorce settlements and has said all women should have a 'go bag' fund when exiting a relationship, according to The Sun. The divorce lawyer was once an apprentice of 'Steel Magnolia' Baroness Fiona Shackleton, Britain's highest-profile divorce lawyer who famously represented Charles in his split from Diana in 1996. Baroness Shackleton has also worked with A-list stars including Sir Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher and Madonna. She was once doused with water in court by a furious Heather Mills while representing the Beatles legend during the couple's divorce in 2008. Instagram Eamonn Holmes Loose Women Share or comment on this article: Ruth Langsford spends Boxing Day in hospital with her elderly mother following horror fall as she celebrates first Christmas since Eamonn Holmes split e-mail Add commentMILWAUKEE — 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.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored 17 points, Marchelus Avery had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Oklahoma State beat Miami 80-74 on Friday in the consolation bracket of the Charleston Classic. Oklahoma State (4-1) will play in the fifth-place game on Sunday, while Miami (3-2) will try to avoid going winless in the tournament. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.What drives a cryptocurrency to stand out in today’s competitive market? Is it the technology, community support, or the promise of incredible returns for early investors? The digital currency space continues to evolve with intriguing updates, keeping enthusiasts and investors on their toes. From Binance Coin's steady climb to Algorand’s remarkable Q4 rally, the crypto world is abuzz with possibilities. 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News release Santa Clarita Transit is scheduled to host its annual Holiday Light Tour on the weekend of Dec. 13-15. “This festive and family-friendly journey showcases some of the most magical and spectacular holiday light displays, which you can view comfortably on board the Santa Clarita Transit Trolley and other transit vehicles,” said a news release from the city. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and allows passengers to view local displays of holiday cheer, while leaving the driving to Santa Clarita Transit. Tours will depart from the McBean Regional Transit Center (24375 Valencia Blvd.) on Friday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 15, beginning at 6 p.m., with the last trip departing at 9 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand. Additionally, there will be multiple photo opportunities, including selfie-stations, all lit up and ready for your socials. Tickets can be purchased upon boarding for $3 per person, or free with the donation of toiletries, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, men’s deodorant, baby wipes, bar soap and disposable razors. All ticket sales and toiletry items are donated to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety purposes, the Holiday Light Tour does not visit Wakefield Court. This year, the city of Santa Clarita is holding a Golden Ticket Giveaway for up to a year of free transit rides. The randomly selected winner will receive a $365 TAP Card, which will allow for 365 free, local trips on the Santa Clarita Transit system. To enter the raffle, visit the Santa Clarita Information Booth at the Holiday Light Tour at the McBean Regional Transit Center. Up to 500 raffle tickets will be available each of the three nights of the Holiday Light Tour. Once all of the raffle tickets have been claimed, no further entries will be accepted. The winner will be drawn at random at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, and will be notified via the contact information they wrote on the winning raffle ticket. For more information about the Holiday Light Tour and the Golden Ticket Giveaway, visit SantaClaritaTransit.com .
Best 6 Cryptos to Watch as 2025 Approaches: Early Investments with Big RewardsTrump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations DALLAS (AP) — The nation is set to mark 61 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade passed through downtown Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Even after over six decades, conspiracy theories about what happened that day still swirl and the desire to follow every thread of information hasn’t waned. President-elect Donald Trump made promises over the summer that if reelected he would declassify the remaining records. At this point, only a few thousand of millions of pages of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released. And those who have studied what's been released so far say that the public shouldn’t anticipate any earth-shattering revelations even if the remaining files are declassified. Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets. Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages earlier this week over products made and sold by the firms Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc. Penn State accused them of selling “counterfeit” clothing and accessories. The defendants said their website makes clear they are not affiliated with Penn State. At least a dozen other schools have sued the defendants on similar grounds, but the Pennsylvania case was the first to go to trial. Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum? NEW YORK (AP) — A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City. The Morgan Library & Museum says the untitled and unsigned piece is the first new manuscript of the Romantic era virtuoso to be discovered in nearly a century. Robinson McClellan, the museum’s curator, says he stumbled across the work in May while going through a collection brought to the Manhattan museum years earlier. He worked with outside experts to verify the document's authenticity. But there’s debate whether the waltz is an original Chopin work or merely one written in his hand. Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland is spewing lava from a fissure in its seventh eruption since December. Iceland's seismic monitors said the eruption started with little warning late Wednesday and created a long fissure but looked to be smaller than eruptions in August and May. Around 50 houses were evacuated after the Civil Protection agency issued the alert, along with guests at the famous Blue Lagoon resort, according to the national broadcaster. The repeated eruptions over the past year have caused damage to the town of Grindavík and forced people to relocate. Australian teen and British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5 VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — An Australian teenager and a British woman have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia’s prime minister said was every parent’s nightmare. Officials earlier said an American and two Danish tourists also had died following reports that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament that 19-year-old Bianca Jones had died after being evacuated from Vang Vieng, Laos, for treatment in a Thai hospital. Her friend, also 19, remains hospitalized in Thailand. Later Thursday, Britain said a British woman also died and the media in the U.K. identified her as 28-year-old Simone White. US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford University index. There’s no surefire way to rank global AI leadership but Stanford researchers have made an attempt by measuring the “vibrancy” of the AI industry across a variety of dimensions, from how much research and investment is happening to how responsibly the technology is being pursued to prevent harm. Following the U.S. and China were the United Kingdom, India and the United Arab Emirates. Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players. Sheeran is a minority shareholder at English soccer team Ipswich Town and it needed his help over the summer to get a player to join the club. Ipswich CEO Mark Ashton tells a Soccerex industry event in Miami: “Ed jumped on a Zoom call with him at the training ground, just before he stepped on stage with Taylor Swift. Hopefully that was a key part in getting the player across the line.” Ashton didn’t disclose the player in question, saying only: “He’s certainly scoring a few goals.” Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton won four times and took the stage to perform three times Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. But an absent Morgan Wallen won the biggest award, entertainer of the year. Stapleton's wins included single of the year and song of the year for “White Horse,” and his eighth trophy as male vocalist of the year. Best female vocalist of the year went to Laney Johnson. An all-star ensemble including both Stapleton and Johnson performed in tribute to George Strait, who won the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Over Week 49, the MABUX global bunker indices exhibited no clear trend, showing sideways changes. The 380 HSFO index increased by 4.76 USD: from 514.00 USD/MT last week to 518.76 USD/MT. The VLSFO index, on the contrary, decreased by 2.34 USD (592.42 USD/MT versus 594.76 USD/MT last week), maintaining its position below the $600 mark. The MGO index also dropped by 7.12 USD (from 762.81 USD/MT last week to 755.69 USD/MT). At the time of writing, there was no clear trend in the global bunker market, and indices continued fluctuating in opposing directions. MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (SS) – the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO – declined by $7.10, dropping from $80.76 to $73.66, staying well below the SS breakeven mark of $100.00. The weekly average of the index also decreased by $2.73. Rotterdam registered the sharpest SS Spread decline: down $16.00 ($42.00 vs. $58.00 last week). The weekly average also fell by $4.67. In Singapore, the 380 HSFO/VLSFO price spread narrowed by $11.00: from $94.00 last week to $83.00, with a weekly average decline of $16.83. Overall, the SS Spread continues its downward trend, reducing the economic advantage of the 380 HSFO + Scrubber setup, favoring conventional VLSFO 0.5% sulphur fuel. We do not expect significant changes in the 380 HSFO/VLSFO price differential next week. More information is available in the Differentials section of . The price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asia could exceed $20 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) this winter as European supplies tighten, Goldman Sachs reports. Europe’s Title Transfer Facility (TTF) gas benchmark has reached its highest level in two years, driven by rising heating demand amid colder winter temperatures. In response, LNG traders are redirecting cargoes from Asia to Europe, which offers higher premiums. At least 11 shipments have been rerouted in recent weeks. As of December 02, European regional storage facilities were 84.65% full (down 3.65% from last week), and gas extraction continues. At the end of the 49th week, the European gas benchmark TTF continued to grow plus 1.341 euro/MWh (48.557 euro/MWh versus 47.216 euro/MWh last week). The price of LNG as a bunker fuel in the port of Sines (Portugal) dropped by 20 USD by the end of the week compared to the previous week, settling at 1008 USD/MT on December 02. Despite the decrease, it remained above the 1000 USD/MT threshold. At the same time, the price gap between LNG and conventional fuel also narrowed. On December 02, the difference was 270 USD in favor of MGO LS, down from 287 USD a week earlier. MGO LS was quoted at 738 USD/MT in the port of Sines on this date. For more details, refer to the LNG Bunkering section on . During Week 49, the MABUX Market Differential Index (MDI) (the ratio of market bunker prices (MBP Index) to the MABUX digital bunker benchmark (DBP Index)) recorded underpricing for all types of bunker fuel across major hubs: Rotterdam, Singapore, Fujairah and Houston:: • 380 HSFO segment: Underprice weekly averages fell by 4 points in Rotterdam, 6 in Singapore, 1 in Fujairah, and 7 in Houston. The MDI values in Rotterdam and Houston neared the 100% correlation mark between the market price and the MABUX digital benchmark. • VLSFO segment: Weekly underpricing rose by 1 point in Rotterdam, 9 in Singapore, and 4 in Fujairah, while falling by 6 points in Houston. Singapore and Fujairah reached near-complete MBP/DBP correlation. • MGO LS segment: Weekly average undervaluation widened by 1 point in Rotterdam but narrowed by 4 points in Singapore, 11 in Fujairah, and 12 in Houston. The MDI index in Rotterdam and Singapore remains at the $100.00 mark. At the end of the week, the balance of overvalued/undervalued ports did not change. Undervaluation remains the dominant trend, which is likely to persist into next week. More detailed information on the correlation between market prices and the MABUX digital benchmark is available in the Digital Bunker Prices section of . The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reported 69 confirmed attacks on international shipping vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November 2023. This update underscores the heightened security risks in the maritime region. The report focuses on incidents that meet specific criteria outlined in a UN Security Council resolution. These include identification of the vessel by authoritative sources, confirmation of responsibility by the Houthis, and verification of the attack by the flag state or the vessel’s operator. Attacks that do not meet these criteria are excluded. For instance, in August 2024, three incidents were not included in the official report because the Houthis did not claim responsibility. An analysis by Brussels-based Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals that Europe’s container ships are emitting as much pollution on average as they did in 2018. The report emphasizes that there is likely no significant link between fuel prices and ship speeds, despite slower speeds being a key factor in improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions. T&E highlights that the most substantial reductions in emissions come from sailing at slower speeds. The organization urges the European Commission to implement energy efficiency measures, including speed limits for ships, to address this issue. Additionally, T&E advocates for the wider adoption of technologies such as wind propulsion and the application of a Carbon Intensity Index (CII) to vessels docking at European ports to further curb emissions. The global bunker market remains devoid of definitive movers. Irregular fluctuations across indices are expected to persist next week. Source: By Sergey Ivanov, Director, MABUX
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Panaji (Goa) [India], November 23 (ANI): Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is in Goa for the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), opened up about the role of failure in shaping his success. “If you look at my life, it is a sum total of my failures. I have put a post today about this lecture which is going on in my master class in the evening. It’s written there, ‘I am the Success Story of My Failures’,” the actor said before his masterclass. Kher further added that in today’s world, failure is often feared and discouraged, especially among children. “Parents scare their children about failure because you always feel that someone is doing better than you. Whether it’s life, films, or social media followers, you are always told someone looks better than you or works better than you. This wasn’t the case earlier, but now people live with the feeling that they are insufficient,” he said. While speaking on his personal life, Kher added, “I came from a poor family. I was the weakest student in my studies, although I loved playing games. Despite this, after 40 years, I have done 542 films and received many awards. It’s my attitude towards failure that has brought me here.” Meanwhile, IFFI 2024, which began on November 20, is showcasing over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 16 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 43 Asian premieres, and 109 Indian premieres. Notably, the organisers have also included a tribute programme to honour the 100th birth anniversaries of four Indian cinema legends: actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director Tapan Sinha, Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and singer Mohammed Rafi, as per Variety. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will run until November 28. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
Jeremy Clarkson has backpedalled on his previous comments about why he bought his farm, saying he thought it would be a “better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax”. The TV presenter and journalist defied doctors’ orders by joining thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes. The 64-year-old, who fronts Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, which documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire, wrote in a post on the Top Gear website in 2010: “I have bought a farm. There are many sensible reasons for this: Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die. And the price of the food that I grow can only go up.” Clarkson also told the Times in 2021 that avoiding inheritance tax was “the critical thing” in his decision to buy land. Addressing the claim in a new interview with The Times, the former Top Gear presenter said: “I never did admit why I really bought it.” The fan of game bird shooting added: “I wanted to have a shoot – I was very naive. I just thought it would be a better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax.” Clarkson was among the thousands who took to the streets this week to protest over the changes in the recent Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million and he addressed the crowds at the march in central London. He told the newspaper he is not happy to be the public face of the movement, saying: “It should be led by farmers.” The presenter said he does not consider himself a farmer because there are “so many basic jobs” which he cannot do, but he feels his role is to “report on farming”. Earlier this month, it was confirmed Clarkson’s Farm, which has attracted huge attention to his Diddly Squat farm shop, had been renewed for a fifth series. Asked whether the issue behind the tax protest is that rural poverty is hidden, Clarkson agreed and said his programme was not helping to address the situation. “One of the problems we have on the show is we’re not showing the poverty either, because obviously on Diddly Squat there isn’t any poverty”, he said. “But trust me, there is absolute poverty. I’m surrounded by farmers. I’m not going out for dinner with James Dyson. “It’s people with 200 acres, 400 acres. Way past Rachel Reeves’s threshold. They are f*****.” The newspaper columnist also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on ITV . The Grand Tour, his motoring show with former Top Gear colleagues Richard Hammond and James May, ended in September. Discussing whether he might move into politics, Clarkson said: “I’d be a terrible political leader, hopeless. I’m a journalist at heart, I prefer throwing rocks at people than having them thrown at me.” However, he said he would be “100% behind any escalation” after the farmers’ march. Clarkson revealed last month he had undergone a heart procedure to have stents fitted after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health which brought on symptoms of being “clammy”, a “tightness” in his chest and “pins and needles” in his left arm. He said in a Sunday Times column that one of his arteries was “completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way” and doctors said he was perhaps “days away” from becoming very ill. Asked if he is thinking about retiring, the Doncaster-born celebrity said: “Probably not. It depends when you die, I always think. “You’d be surprised, us Northerners are made of strong stuff.”LeBron James is going to have to make room for the NFL. Wednesday's doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA. The Baltimore Ravens' 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 24.3 million while Kansas City's 29-10 win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen on Thursday. Nielsen also said there were 65 million U.S. viewers who tuned in for at least one minute of one of the two games. The NBA's five-game slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. “I love the NFL,” James said in his televised postgame interview Wednesday night. “But Christmas is our day.” While the NBA's Christmas lineup has its best viewer numbers in five years, the NFL has made Christmas one of its tentpole events during the regular season, joining Kickoff Weekend and Thanksgiving. “The numbers speak for themselves and LeBron can have his own view, and I’m sure more people will look at that because of this," said Hans Schroeder, the executive vice president of NFL Media. "But, you know, we’re focused on the NFL and we’re thrilled with the results this year with the Christmas on Netflix and we’re excited to continue to build that over the next couple of years.” Both NFL games surpassed the previous mark of 23 million for last season’s AFC wild-card game between the Miami Dolphins and Chiefs on Peacock. Viewership for Ravens-Texans peaked with the Beyoncé Bowl. The 20-minute halftime performance averaged over 27 million viewers. The viewer figures include the audience on Netflix, mobile viewership on NFL+ and those who tuned in on CBS stations in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Baltimore and Houston. Global ratings and final U.S. numbers are expected to be available on Tuesday. The NFL's Christmas numbers decreased from last season, but not at the rate that usually happens when something goes from broadcast to streaming. Last year’s three games averaged 28.68 million viewers. The early afternoon contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Chiefs led the way, averaging 29.48 million on CBS. Once global and Netflix's first-party data is released, both Christmas games should surpass 30 million. The NBA's lineup saw an 84% rise over 2023. One reason for the increase is that all five games were on ABC, compared to two last year. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors — a game pitting Olympic teammates LeBron James and Stephen Curry — averaged 7.76 million viewers and peaked with about 8.32 million viewers toward the end of the contest, the league said. Those numbers represent the most-watched NBA regular season game in five years. The NBA said all five Christmas games on its schedule — San Antonio at New York in Victor Wembanyama's holiday debut, Minnesota at Dallas, Philadelphia at Boston, Denver at Phoenix and Lakers-Warriors — saw year-over-year viewership increases. Wednesday's numbers pushed NBA viewership for the season across ESPN platforms to up 4% over last season. The league also saw more than 500 million video views on its social media platforms Wednesday, a new record. For the NBA, those are all good signs amid cries that NBA viewership is hurting. “Ratings are down a bit at beginning of the season. But cable television viewership is down double digits so far this year versus last year," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month. “You know, we’re almost at the inflection point where people are watching more programing on streaming than they are on traditional television. And it’s a reason why for our new television deals, which we enter into next year, every game is going to be available on a streaming service.” Part of that new package of television deals that the NBA is entering into next season also increases the number of regular season games broadcast on television from 15 to 75. AP NBA: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NBA
