MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was available for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Washington Wizards Saturday night after missing one game with swelling in his left knee. Antetokounmpo sat out the Bucks' 106-103 NBA Cup victory at Miami on Tuesday. The two-time MVP had been listed as probable with tendinopathy in his right patellar tendon. “He's good,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before the game. Antetokounmpo entered Saturday as the league's leading scorer at 32.4 points per game. He ranked fifth in rebounds (11.9) and 20th in assists (6.4). AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba
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(BPT) - The new year is a good time to reset. From a fresh start on lifestyle choices, hobbies or pursuits, to the less exciting — but no less important — aspects of life, like memberships, contracts and even health insurance. Health insurance deductibles reset in the new year, so it's a good idea to keep that in mind as you plan for healthcare expenses. Any changes made to your health insurance plan during open enrollment go into effect as well. "Even if you spent hours researching your health plan before making a selection, there's always a possibility for the occasional surprise once coverage kicks in, which is why it's important to assess your healthcare coverage and address any gaps before January 1," said Doug Armstrong, Vice President of Health Products and Services at AARP Services, Inc. "AARP members can take advantage of benefits available to them to help find the coverage and savings information they seek." 1. 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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN): Among the Most Promising Cancer Stocks According to Hedge FundsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come. A shaky second half to Moody's second season with San Francisco has put that into question headed to the offseason. Moody missed his sixth field goal in the past seven games last week, leading to questions about whether the 49ers will need to replace him or at least bring in competition for next season. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in Moody on Thursday, attributing some of the struggles to a high ankle sprain he suffered in his kicking leg earlier in the season. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he is going to be our guy," Shanahan said. “Everyone has got to perform and do things like that and I think he has had a tough year. ... I thought he was doing really well and then had a high ankle sprain to his kicking foot. Since he’s come back, he hasn’t been as consistent, obviously. But I think a lot of that probably has to do with that, just common-sense wise.” Moody got off to a strong start this season, making all six field goals he attempted in the season opener and going 13 for 14 before injuring his ankle while attempting to make a tackle on a kickoff return in Week 5. He missed three games and has struggled since he returned. He missed three field goals in first first game back at Tampa Bay, two more in the snow at Buffalo in Week 13 and then a 41-yarder last week against the Dolphins. “That’s the great thing about kicking is, you can be as talented as whoever and you can struggle,” Moody said. “I feel like this year, I’ve struggled. It doesn’t really waver my confidence or anything. I feel like, throughout my entire life, I’ve gone through struggles, I’ve gone through high points. The biggest thing is to just stay consistent, not change anything.” Moody had an up-and-down rookie season, making 21 of 25 field goals in the regular season and missing only one extra point. But he missed a potential game-winning kick in a loss at Cleveland and missed field goals in playoff wins against Green Bay and Detroit. Moody then made three field goals in the Super Bowl with two coming from more than 50 yards, including a go-ahead 53-yard kick late in the fourth quarter against Kansas City. But Moody also had an extra point blocked in that game. “I believe we’ve got the right guy and I think that eventually, I think he has shown that at times,” Shanahan said. "I thought he showed that at times his rookie year. I thought he showed that big time being 12 out of 13 to start this year. And I think he’ll show us all that in the future.” NOTES: The Niners placed LT Trent Williams on IR after his ankle injury hasn't healed as quickly as hoped. Shanahan didn't think there were any long-term issues. ... LB Dre Greenlaw (calf) will be shut down for the rest of the season after playing parts of two games in his return from a torn left Achilles tendon. ... OL Spencer Burford (calf) didn't practice but might be able to play this week. ... San Francisco has signed two OL this week, adding Matt Hennessy and Charlie Heck. ... RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring, foot) was limited but appears on track to play this week. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Josh Dubow, The Associated PressAldi has revealed its latest Black Friday deals, including a £16.99 Mini Air Fryer perfect for foodies short on kitchen space. With seven automated cooking programs and a nonstick frying basket, the fryer is likely to prove popular with students and families alike. At 1.9L, it's probably best suited to single meals or quick treats. That said, it makes a great gadget for anyone looking for a small fryer to level up their dinners. As per the product description, the temperature is adjustable up to 200°C. There's also an overheat protection feature and 30 minute auto shut-off timer, sure to give peace of mind for students and those trying out new recipes. What's more, there's a 36-month warranty. READ MORE: Aldi's new £4.99 beauty products 'just like' Charlotte Tilbury, Olaplex and Kylie READ MORE: Asda shoppers say 'stylish' £14 scarf with pockets is 'best invention ever' The Specialbuy air fryer is scheduled to arrive in stores on Thursday, November 28, as part of Aldi 's Black Friday deals. As will all Specialbuys, there's only a limited number of products. "Once they're gone, they're gone," Aldi warns. Alternatively, Aldi shoppers with more room in their budget might like the £49.99 9 in 1 Air Fryer Oven with eight preset programs. It comes with two Baking Grid Trays, Oil Tray, Chicken Rotisserie and Round Rotating Basket. Other Black Friday deals launching in Aldi next week include a £49.99 5-in-1 Hair Styler, likely to delight fans of the £479.99 Dyson Airwrap who love the luxury product but would prefer a cheaper alternative. Or, for those shoping on behalf of children, new toys on offer from Aldi this Black Friday include a £39.99 Mega Bluey Plush Toy, a £34.99 XL Monster Truck, and a £19.99 Barbie Dream House. Again, all of the products will only be available while stocks last. Shoppers are advised to think carefully before making Black Friday purchases and to only buy what they can afford. For those looking for technology on offer, it could also be worth comparing deals across retailers to make the most of the Black Friday sales.
When the Lakers announced that Bronny James would be heading to the G-League, not many batted an eye. However, the team revealing that he’d only play in the South Bay Lakers’ home games and wouldn’t travel with the squad to away matches raised eyebrows. Allegedly, the franchise doesn’t want the young guard to fly commercial, which is how their G-League team travels. Rapper Chuck D was perplexed about the reports and highlighted the absurdity by revealing how Michael Jordan traveled during his time in Minor League Baseball. The Bulls icon tried his hand at baseball after retiring from the NBA in 1993 and played for the Birmingham Barons, the Chicago White Sox’s AA team. Jordan, who was at the peak of his fame, did not demand preferential treatment. Instead, he adapted to the ways of his teammates even at the expense of his comfort. Chuck D recalled on X, Jordan not only traveled with the team but also forked out $350,000 to purchase a bigger bus so the entire team could travel together to their away games. The retired guard didn’t have to go out of his way to look out for his teammates but did because it was the right thing to do. When the greatest and perhaps the most famous player of all time had no issues adapting to the modest lifestyle of players in development leagues, Bronny, a rookie, who wasn’t all that impressive in high school or college, getting preferential treatment rubbed fans the wrong way. Fans lash out at Lakers’ decision to not let Bronny play away games in G-League Chuck D wasn’t the only one astonished by the reported reason why the Lakers aren’t letting Bronny travel with the South Bay Lakers to away games. Fans on social media also called the franchise for hindering the guard’s development. One fan wrote the decision is a disservice to the rookie, who has to ‘ prove himself.’ Another fan claimed they admired LeBron James’ dedication to ensure his family gets the best of everything, but added that the Bronny situation ‘feels so wrong.’ The Lakers have repeatedly claimed they believe in the young guard’s potential and expect him to develop into an everyday player for the team. However, their handling of his development has raised questions about the validity of their claims.Chandigarh: A local court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man from UP to 20 years of imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Police had registered a case in 2022. The girl had claimed that two days before Holi, she had gone to meet her friend, where she encountered the man, who raped and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the incident to anyone. We also published the following articles recently Man caught in the act of raping 14-year-old In Rajkot, a 21-year-old man, Sarfaraz Bhatti, was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl multiple times. Bhatti reportedly met the victim on Snapchat, took compromising photos, and used them to blackmail her into sexual acts. The girl's mother discovered Bhatti with her daughter and reported him to Atkot police. He faces charges under the POCSO Act and for rape. Man booked for rape and abduction of 17-year-old Gwalior police rescued a 17-year-old girl abducted from Bhopal two months prior. The girl was found in Gujarat with 40,000, alongside her abductors, Mohar Singh and his father, Kedar Singh. A three-day operation using CCTV footage and local inquiries led to their capture. Mohar Singh faces rape and kidnapping charges, while his father is charged with aiding and abetting. 27-year-old raped on marriage lure A 27-year-old woman from Vidisha filed a rape complaint against her friend, Shivam Raghuvanshi, in Bhopal. They met in Indore while preparing for competitive exams. Raghuvanshi, a teacher from Pachmarhi, lured her to Bhopal with the promise of marriage discussions and subsequently assaulted her at a hotel. He later refused to marry her, citing family disapproval. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.What's the best Black Friday LG TV deal? I've picked the best LG OLEDs for different budgets
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyler Huntley scrambled for a touchdown and threw for one while starting for Tua Tagovailoa, and the Miami Dolphins stayed in the playoff race heading into their season finale with a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With Tagovailoa sidelined by a hip injury, Huntley did enough to keep the Dolphins (8-8) alive with one game left. Miami needs to win next weekend at the New York Jets and hope the Denver Broncos lose at home to Kansas City to get a wild-card berth. Unfortunately for the Dolphins, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and many of the top-seeded Chiefs' starters are expected to rest. Tagovailoa's status for next week is unclear, but Huntley showed he can get the job done if necessary. He finished 22 of 26 for 225 yards and didn't have any turnovers in his fourth start this season. The 26-year-old was with Cleveland in training camp before being released in August. The Browns (3-13) dropped their fifth straight and finished 2-6 at home. They improved their draft position for 2025, when they will likely look for a quarterback. Dorian Thompson-Robinson isn't the long-term answer. In his second straight start, the second-year QB completed 24 of 47 passes for 170 yards. He also threw an interception, lost a fumble and was flagged three times for intentional grounding. Both offenses had issues in windy and wet conditions, but Huntley handled them better. He ran for a 13-yard touchdown early in the third quarter to put the Dolphins up 13-3. After rolling right, Huntley made several precise cuts as he picked his way down the sideline and into the end zone. The Browns had a chance to cut into the lead, but Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey broke up Thompson-Robinson's fourth-and-goal pass toward Jerry Jeudy in the end zone. Huntley connected with tight end Jonnu Smith on a 7-yard TD with 3:38 left. Miami's Jason Sanders kicked field goals of 54 and 39 yards. He's made a franchise-best 25 in a row, the streak helped by a friendly bounce off the crossbar on his 54-yarder in the first quarter. The Browns tied it when Dustin Hopkins, who was benched for a game during a recent slump, kicked a 25-yard field goal. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrated his 29th birthday with a pair of sacks. Last season's defensive player of the year has 14 this season, making him the first player in league history to get that many four years in a row. Dolphins: LT Terron Armstead suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and didn't return. Patrick Paul filled in. ... WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) was inactive. Browns: CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) didn't play in the second half after getting hurt in the second quarter. ... LB Jordan Hicks was ruled out with a head injury. ... RB Jerome Ford (ankle) was forced out in the first half. He came back but was only on the field for one play after halftime. ... RB Pierre Strong Jr. left with an apparent head injury in the final minutes. Dolphins: Wrap up the regular season against the Jets on Jan. 4 or 5. Browns: Visit Baltimore next weekend. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLMaravai LifeSciences Appoints R. Andrew Eckert as Chairman of the Board of Directors
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It’s hard to wake up in America and read the words “Hunter Biden” in the news. On days like this, if you listen closely, you can hear the frustrated pangs of millions, crying, “God, who gives a shit?” to the heavens. Sadly, those looking to play “ utterly ineffective hypocrisy finder but for Democrats” live for this. On tonight’s The Daily Show , America’s favorite hypocrisy finder, Jon Stewart, also waded into the Hunter Biden pardon, had a flip-flop field day, and actually found a helpful takeaway. It didn’t start so well. Stewart nearly lost his audience as he transitioned from dunking on Kash Patel , Trump’s nominee for head of the FBI, to needling President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his beloved son, Hunter. The Daily Show audience doesn’t want to hear about the guy leaving the White House. He’s the guy that got us into this mess. However, it was Biden and the Democrat’s love affair with “the rule of law” and not Biden’s love for his children that stuck in Stewart’s craw. Well, that and the pardon’s specificity. Why does Hunter need a pardon going back 11 years for crimes he may or may not have committed? That’s a question for conspiracy theorists, and we’ll definitely be hearing about it in the not-so-distant future. Because Biden had spent the last few months telling people he wasn’t going to pardon his son, he opened himself up to the very criticisms the President and his party typically lob at Republicans. Why is Hunter getting a pardon and not “the J-6 hostages,” as the President-elect asked on his own publicly traded social media website? Well, it’s a question Stewart was interested in exploring. Not the “Why does our next president own a social media website” question, but rather, why do the Democrats lean on concepts like “the rule of law” as if they’ll never bend that rule? The Biden presidency has been filled with hypocrisy, creating a “purity test” that Democrats can’t live up to and leading to mealy-mouthed defenses and justifications. Biden would make concessions for Saudi Arabia and the Southern border while also campaigning against Trump for doing the same thing. While that’s nothing new in politics, Stewart is urging, once again, for the Democrats to start exploiting loopholes that would help people outside of the family. “Rules, loopholes, and norms,” Stewart said, echoing a monologue from a few weeks ago. “The distance between the systems Democrats say they are revering and the one that they’re using when they need to is why people think it’s rigged. Use the rules, use the loopholes, fuck the norms. But also use it to help people. Not just those related to you.”Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 17: Tee Higgins, Chase Brown | Sporting News
