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1. "Celestial Chronicles: Legacy of the Ancients"Russia missile suspected in Azerbaijani plane crash, Moscow warns against 'hypotheses'
Munoz's words underscored the competitive spirit and winning mentality that drive athletes to push themselves to their limits and strive for excellence. His commitment to the team's success and his belief in their ability to achieve victory resonated with fans and teammates alike, inspiring them to give their all on the pitch and fight for every point.Furthermore, Zelensky highlighted his administration's accomplishments since taking office, including efforts to combat corruption, strengthen the rule of law, and enhance Ukraine's ties with Western democracies. He stressed that his government remains committed to advancing democratic reforms and defending Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Throughout the day, participants engaged in lively discussions, exchanged valuable insights, and networked with like-minded professionals who share a common goal of safeguarding intellectual property rights in the e-commerce ecosystem. The event provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, paving the way for a more secure and sustainable digital economy.
Recently, the world witnessed an intriguing exchange on social media between two prominent figures, Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelensky. The interaction began when Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, shared a tweet addressing the ongoing global challenges and the need for unity in facing them. In response, Musk, the tech tycoon and CEO of multiple groundbreaking companies, replied with a single emoji that sparked a flurry of speculation and analysis.Azerbaijani and US officials believe a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger jet, media reports and a US official said Thursday, as the Kremlin cautioned against "hypotheses" over the disaster. The Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub, on Wednesday after going off course for undetermined reasons. Thirty-eight of the 67 people on board died. The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya, southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea. An investigation is underway, with pro-government Azerbaijani website Caliber citing unnamed officials as saying they believed a Russian missile fired from a Pantsir-S air defence system downed the plane. The claim was also reported by The New York Times, broadcaster Euronews and the Turkish news agency Anadolu. Some aviation and military experts said the plane might have been accidentally shot by Russian air defence systems because it was flying in an area where Ukrainian drone activity had been reported. A former expert at France's BEA air accident investigation agency said there appeared to be "a lot of shrapnel" damage on the wreckage. Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said the damage was "reminiscent" of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was downed with a surface-to-air missile by Russia-backed rebels over eastern Ukraine in 2014. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "It would be wrong to make any hypotheses before the investigation's conclusions." Euronews cited Azerbaijani government sources as saying that "shrapnel hit the passengers and cabin crew as it exploded next to the aircraft mid-flight". A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, also said early indications suggested a Russian anti-aircraft system struck the plane. Kazakhstan news agency Kazinform cited a regional prosecutor as saying that two black-box flight recorders had been recovered. Azerbaijan Airlines initially said the plane flew through a flock of birds, before withdrawing the statement. Kazakh officials said 38 people had been killed and there were 29 survivors, including three children. Jalil Aliyev, the father of flight attendant Hokume Aliyeva, told AFP that this was supposed to have been her last flight before starting a job as a lawyer for the airline. "Why did her young life have to end so tragically?" the man said in a trembling voice before hanging up the phone. Eleven of the injured are in intensive care, the Kazakh health ministry said. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared Thursday a day of mourning and cancelled a planned visit to Russia for an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a grouping of former Soviet nations. "I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash... and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Aliyev said in a social media post Wednesday. The Flight Radar website showed the plane deviating from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it eventually crashed near Aktau, on the eastern shore of the sea. Kazakhstan said the plane was carrying 37 Azerbaijani passengers, six Kazakhs, three Kyrgyz and 16 Russians. A Kazakh woman told the local branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) she was near where the plane crashed and rushed to the site to help survivors. "They were covered in blood. They were crying. They were calling for help," said the woman, who gave her name as Elmira. She said they saved some teenagers. "I'll never forget their look, full of pain and despair," said Elmira. "A girl pleaded: 'Save my mother, my mother is back there'." Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Aliyev and "expressed his condolences in connection with the crash", Peskov told a news conference. bur/rlp/jsIn summary, the policies intended to boost consumption are expected to become more aggressive next year, lifting market activity and instilling energy into the market.
Assad's arrival in Moscow has also sparked concerns about the potential implications for the ongoing efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian conflict. The move is likely to further complicate the already complex peace negotiations and may hinder progress towards a lasting resolution. Many countries and international organizations have been pushing for a transition of power in Syria and the establishment of a democratic government, but Assad's presence in Moscow could undermine these efforts and prolong the conflict.
In response to the incident, local officials have released a statement emphasizing that there is currently no indication of criminal activity or suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death. They have assured the community that appropriate measures are being taken to assess the situation and provide support to the woman's family and loved ones.CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Maria Gakdeng tied her season high with 21 points and grabbed a season-best 12 rebounds, Alyssa Ustby added 19 points and 13 boards and the No. 17 North Carolina women beat Miami 69-60 on Sunday for their third consecutive win. North Carolina (13-2, 1-1 ACC) lost its conference opener to No. 13 Georgia Tech on Dec. 15 before nonconference wins against Florida and Norfolk State. Gakdeng made 7 of 11 from the field and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line. Indya Nivar finished with 11 points, five assists and three steals for the Tar Heels. Miami (11-2, 1-1) had its four-game win streak snapped. Gakdeng made a layup with 6:14 left in the first quarter that gave North Carolina the lead for good and Ustby followed with a 3-pointer to spark a 9-0 spurt that made it 16-7 about 2 minutes later. The Tar Heels scored eight of the first 10 second-quarter points to push their lead to 13 with 7:25 left in the second quarter before Miami scored the final seven points to trim its deficit to 39-29 at halftime. Jasmyne Roberts hit a 3-pointer for the Hurricanes that made it a seven-point game with 8:11 left in the third quarter but they got no closer. Nivar made a layup with 5:16 remaining until the fourth that made it 48-38 and UNC led by double figures until a 3-pointer by Roberts capped the scoring in the closing seconds. Hannah Cavinder led Miami with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Roberts made four 3-pointers and also scored 19 points, 14 in the second half. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball
In response to Trump's threats, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called for unity and solidarity among member countries, emphasizing the importance of a strong and united alliance in the face of evolving security challenges. Stoltenberg has also praised the progress made by NATO allies in increasing defense spending in recent years but acknowledged that more work needed to be done to ensure a fair distribution of costs.
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The sudden turn of events has sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond. Liu Yusheng, known for his impeccable reputation and dedication to the field of medicine, now finds himself at the center of a corruption probe that threatens to tarnish his legacy.The rivalry between New York City FC and the Red Bulls has been driven by a number of factors. Yes, the two clubs share the same geographic location, but beyond their proximity, the rivalry has added an element to it. A local flair among the two sides’ most important players has felt more noticeable this season. The Red Bulls boast a number of players who have grown up in the New York/New Jersey area and NYCFC makes a similar claim. Sean Nealis — the Red Bulls captain and brother to defender Dylan Nealis — hails from Long Island, midfielder Daniel Edelman comes from Warren, N.J., and defender John Tolkin was raised in Chatham, N.J. NYCFC defender Tayvon Gray is a Bronx native, midfielder Justin Haak hails from Brooklyn, defender Kevin O’Toole comes from Montclair, N.J. and was a Red Bull Academy product and NYCFC star goalkeeper Matt Freese is from Wayne, N.J. “I think that local element is something new that fuels [the rivalry] as well,” AppleTV+ broadcaster Steve Cangialosi told The Post. Both clubs have seemed to mine the local talent pool well through the years, which has meant many of the first-team players have been playing with or against one another since their days playing in academies. Tolkin, for instance, has played with Red Bulls midfielder Peter Stroud — a Chester Township, N.J. native — Roald Mitchell, who is from Montclair and Daniel Edelman, from Warren, N.J., have all played together since they were in the academy. That means he’s become quite familiar with the likes of fellow area natives James Sands — a Rye, New York native — Gray and Haak. “We always would play each other throughout the academy, so we’ve kind of all grown up together and came through the ranks together,” Tolkin told The Post. “It’s kind of on the big stage now. It’s fun to stand across from each other and go at it again. ... They always used to beat us in the academy, so whenever we beat them now, it’s a really good feeling.” The development of local talent playing key roles in the Hudson River Derby is also a sense of pride for those from the area who have grown up playing soccer. Gray felt that it showed how much the sport’s popularity has also grown over the years. “I think soccer has definitely grown since while I was a kid,” he told The Post in a conversation at the club’s training ground in Orangeburg, N.Y. “I think more people definitely play, especially in the New York area. I think when I was younger, it was almost weird to play soccer. I think people definitely gravitating towards soccer, especially in New York.” Both clubs have made significant investments in their academy programs over the years, which have developed talent that has made it to various levels of professional soccer. NYCFC Academy product Christian McFarlane, who grew up in New York, is expected to sign with Manchester City after making his MLS debut earlier this season. The Red Bulls Academy produced wonder kid Julian Hall. During a sit-down with local media earlier this year, Red Bulls sporting director Julian de Guzman called the New York/New Jersey area a “treasure box” in terms of the talent potential. “You just open it up and there’s all these jewels and gems,” he said in June. “It’s just a matter of finding the right one and taking care of it. It’s a special market, competitive market as well, and I think it’s probably one of the most exciting markets, not just in North America, but in the entire world. When you look at the men’s national team, and you identify the amount of players that have come from this particular region, it’s a very high number.” He added: “We see a lot of successful players, legendary players, coaches, as well, come from this particular area in the world.”As the year wraps up, it is time to take stock of the broad trends that marked the media and entertainment (M&E) industry in 2024 and what to expect in the future. The mega merger of The Walt Disney Co.’s India operations with Reliance Industries’ media assets, now called JioStar, was the biggest event in the sector which created an entertainment behemoth commanding 40% viewership share in the Hindi speaking and regional markets (except Tamil Nadu at 26%) and 34% share in digital streaming under Disney+Hotstar and JioCinema. The synergies between TV and digital platforms under the merged entity can create seamless cross-platform experiences for advertisers and audiences alike, said Lalatendu Das, CEO, Publicis Media, South Asia, last week. LV Krishnan, CEO of TAM Media Research expects further consolidation or possible collaborations among companies in the M&E sector as the unprecedented proliferation of content, platforms and devices has made it tough for a single organization to manage and monetize all the screens. When broadcast TV was the only source of video, it was easy to reach audiences. “As the number of platforms and screens multiply, finding an audience that meets your content, budget and revenue needs gets hard,” Krishnan said. A complex media landscape may encourage collaborations, he added. Deepak Dhar, founder and group CEO at production firm Banijay Asia, agreed that the future of M&E lies in tapping multiple content forms, platforms and screens. His company makes shows for streaming platforms and broadcast TV. However, the growing viewership of short format videos isn’t lost on him. “We’re now not just competing with different shows, slots or networks but with reels and YouTube shorts with people spending 30-40 minutes at a time watching them for free,” said Dhar. “It’s an opportunity for us to create shorter format dramas to engage with these millions,” he said. 2024 also marked the stupendous rise of regional language content. “Language markets will be very important going forward,” said Dhar, who makes the reality show Bigg Boss in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bangla and Hindi. His Master Chef has Tamil and Telugu versions, too, even as he mulls creating Fear Factor and Temptation Island in languages other than Hindi. Mihir Shah, vice president at research and insights firm Media Partners Asia (MPA), however, said that the M&E industry will be impacted both by consolidation as well as leadership changes at Viacom18-Disney, Sony, and Zee. “Market dynamics will be shaped by how this new leadership executes strategies focused on building scale, regaining lost ground, pivoting to new business models while maintaining cost efficiency,” he said. With slowing TV revenue growth, streaming will fuel industry expansion, though the former still remains a vital profit source, Shah said. “To scale and compete with global tech majors, broadcasters must invest in direct-to-consumer offerings while maintaining the profitability of legacy operations,” he added. On streaming, MPA said that the SVoD (subscription-led video-on-demand) market rebounded in 2024, reaching 125 million subscriptions after a slight dip in 2023. Paid subscriptions are expected to more than double over the next five years, reaching 287 million by 2029, “fuelled by strong investments in local original programming and the introduction of low-cost, ad-supported tiers,” Shah said. India’s video revenue including subscription and advertising for both TV and streaming is estimated at $11.7 billion for 2024 and projected to touch $12.5 billion in 2025. MPA forecasts total video revenues to reach $16 billion by 2029 (6.4% CAGR), with online video expected to hit $8.9 billion at 15.6% CAGR. MPA’s Shah expects rapid adoption of home broadband which has just 13.5% household penetration currently. Telcos like Jio and Airtel are accelerating growth through 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access), pairing affordable plans with streaming bundles. (Fixed Wireless Access uses radio waves to provide high-speed internet access to homes and businesses.) MPA said FWA is estimated to reach 5 million subscribers by 2024. “With continued price subsidies, FWA is set for exponential growth, transforming how Indians watch television,” Shah said. However, there is a severe talent crunch in the M&E segment that may mar its growth. “That’s really going to be a big challenge for the industry since we are making content for different devices, mediums, demographics and languages,” said Dhar.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It doesn't happen all that often, but when it does, it can seem like a dream come true for sports gamblers: being able to bet on a game after it has already ended. And it has happened again in Atlantic City, where a sportsbook has been fined for taking $25,000 worth of bets on college basketball and hockey games and boxing matches after they were over. In action made public last week, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined William Hill Sportsbook $20,000 for bets it wrongly took in 2022 and 2023. The company voided most of the bets after discovering the errors. But others had already been paid out to customers. William Hill operates retail sportsbooks in Atlantic City at the Caesars, Harrah's and Tropicana casinos. The casinos' parent company, Caesars Entertainment, did not respond to messages seeking comment Friday and Monday. According to documents from the enforcement division, on Feb. 23 and 24, 2022, it took 42 bets via in-person kiosks on 12 college basketball games after the results were already known. William Hill paid just over $5,000 to customers on six bets before it became aware of the error. The remainder of the bets were voided and the customers' initial wagers were returned to them. William Hill blamed the error on a sportsbook content supplier, London-based OpenBet, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. Similar errors allowed illegal bets on two boxing matches. On June 11, 2022, William Hill took bets on a Chris Kongo-Sebastian Formella boxing match that it had advertised as starting at noon. However, the match began at 11:15 a.m. and concluded at 11:55 a.m. On April 15, 2023, William Hill took bets on a Denzel Bentley-Kieran Smith fight after it, too, had already ended. The company listed the fight as a noon start, but it began at 11:55 a.m. and ended just 45 seconds later with a knockout. The division also fined Amelco, a London-based sports betting technology company, $10,000 for violations including allowing sportsbook PlayUp to take a bet in March 2022 on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg becoming the next U.S. president. Although recent court decisions allowed political betting in last month's election, it was not allowed at the time the bet was made. PlayUp utilized Amelco and Sportradar as its sportsbook providers. In documents filed with the enforcement division, Amelco said Sportradar listed the U.S. presidential election under a category of bets that Amelco marked as “true,” automatically listing it on its menu of betting markets. Amelco told the division its own trading team failed to recognize the U.S. election as an event that was not authorized to be bet upon. Sportradar said it does not label any of the betting markets in its data feed as authorized or unauthorized, adding it is the responsibility of each sports betting company to make sure they only offer bets that comply with local laws. Sportradar also noted that the division did not assess a fine against it, adding that Amelco was “solely liable” for the violation. PlayUp also accepted two bets worth nearly $700 on a Seton Hall University basketball game on Jan. 18, 2023, in violation of a state law prohibiting bets on New Jersey college teams. PlayUp and Amelco did not respond to requests for comment Monday. The $1 bet on Buttigieg was voided. It's not the first time this has happened. In November 2021, the division fined the Malta-based sports betting technology company Kambi Group and Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive $1,000 apiece for taking bets on a British soccer game that was already over . And in September, it fined bet365 $33,000 for taking bets on already-completed basketball, golf and mixed martial arts events. Follow Wayne Parry on X at https://x.com/WayneParryAC .CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Maria Gakdeng tied her season high with 21 points and grabbed a season-best 12 rebounds, Alyssa Ustby added 19 points and 13 boards and the No. 17 North Carolina women beat Miami 69-60 on Sunday for their third consecutive win. North Carolina (13-2, 1-1 ACC) lost its conference opener to No. 13 Georgia Tech on Dec. 15 before nonconference wins against Florida and Norfolk State. Gakdeng made 7 of 11 from the field and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line. Indya Nivar finished with 11 points, five assists and three steals for the Tar Heels. Miami (11-2, 1-1) had its four-game win streak snapped. Gakdeng made a layup with 6:14 left in the first quarter that gave North Carolina the lead for good and Ustby followed with a 3-pointer to spark a 9-0 spurt that made it 16-7 about 2 minutes later. The Tar Heels scored eight of the first 10 second-quarter points to push their lead to 13 with 7:25 left in the second quarter before Miami scored the final seven points to trim its deficit to 39-29 at halftime. Jasmyne Roberts hit a 3-pointer for the Hurricanes that made it a seven-point game with 8:11 left in the third quarter but they got no closer. Nivar made a layup with 5:16 remaining until the fourth that made it 48-38 and UNC led by double figures until a 3-pointer by Roberts capped the scoring in the closing seconds. Hannah Cavinder led Miami with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Roberts made four 3-pointers and also scored 19 points, 14 in the second half. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . 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