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New Year’s Eve sweeps across Mideast and Europe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, where fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the globe’s ongoing conflicts have subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents.“It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who waited in line since 7:30 a.m. to secure a prime waterfront location.People also lined up early in New York City to nab a spot in Times Square for the midnight ball drop. Officials and party organizers said they’re prepared to keep tens of thousands of revelers safe in heart of Manhattan, as the city has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHTStunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations...

Dyaisha Fair scores 27 for Syracuse, buries Notre Dame with clutch 3-pointers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Dyaisha Fair scored 27 points and hit three huge 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, leading Syracuse to an 86-81 victory over No. 13 Notre Dame in a thrilling ACC opener on Sunday.Syracuse’s Alyssa Latham added 21 points and 12 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season.Fair’s 3-pointer gave Syracuse a 71-67 lead with 3:41 remaining in the fourth quarter. The clutch bucket came after the Orange had forced six turnovers and allowed only five shot attempts by Notre Dame in the first 5-plus minutes of the period.Leading 73-71, Fair hit another 3-pointer to put the Orange up by five near the 2-minute mark and her third triple of the quarter gave Syracuse a 79-71 lead with 1:17 remaining.After Notre Dame managed just four points in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the fourth quarter, Hannah Hidalgo scored the last 12 for the Irish but they were never closer than five points in the final minute.Hidalgo, a freshman, led Notre Dame with a season-high 32 po...

Lamar Jackson’s perfect day clinches top seed in AFC for Ravens, fuels rout of Dolphins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — In what may have been his final bid for the MVP award, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns, finishing with a perfect passer rating and helping the Baltimore Ravens clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 56-19 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Isaiah Likely caught two TDs for the Ravens, who won their sixth straight game and also wrapped up their first AFC North title since 2019, Jackson’s first MVP season. Now Baltimore (13-3) can rest Jackson — and anyone else it chooses — in the regular-season finale against Pittsburgh.Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend’s Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. And now the Dolphins face a potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his knee.Serenaded with periodic “MVP!” chants from the home crowd, Jackson went 18 of 21 passing.Jackson also had a perfect passer rating o...

Omaha earns 67-51 win against South Dakota

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Frankie Fidler scored 27 points as Omaha beat South Dakota 67-51 on Sunday.Fidler had three steals for the Mavericks (7-8, 1-1 Summit League). Marquel Sutton scored 13 points and added six rebounds. JJ White was 5 of 10 shooting (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.Lahat Thioune led the Coyotes (8-7, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Kaleb Stewart added 12 points for South Dakota. In addition, Isaac Bruns finished with 11 points.NEXT UPThese two teams both play Wednesday. Omaha hosts Northern Arizona and South Dakota hosts Eastern Washington.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Freeman has 23, Milwaukee downs Wright State 91-83

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — BJ Freeman’s 23 points helped Milwaukee defeat Wright State 91-83 on Sunday.Freeman had six rebounds and six assists for the Panthers (7-7, 2-1 Horizon League). Kentrell Pullian scored 20 points and added three steals. Erik Pratt had 15 points and was 5 of 10 shooting (5 for 8 from 3-point range).Tanner Holden led the way for the Raiders (6-8, 1-2) with 25 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Brandon Noel added 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Wright State. In addition, Alex Huibregste finished with 15 points and two steals.NEXT UPThese two teams both play Thursday. Milwaukee visits Oakland and Wright State hosts Cleveland State.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Anthony scores 17 to lead St. Thomas-Minnesota over Kansas City 77-56

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Raheem Anthony had 17 points to lead St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 77-56 victory over Kansas City on Sunday.Anthony was 5 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Tommies (10-5). Kendall Blue scored 15 points, shooting 5 of 10 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line. Drake Dobbs had 14 points and shot 5 for 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line.Babacar Diallo led the Kangaroos (6-9) in scoring, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds. Yulian Ramirez-Montero added nine points. Allen David Mukeba Jr. had six points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

1 injured in Denver Museum of Nature and Science parking lot shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person was injured in a shooting in the 2000 block of Colorado Boulevard, according to the Denver Police Department.That area is where the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is located. 20-year-old woman dies after possible stabbing in Federal Heights According to police, one victim self-transported to a local hospital with a shooting injury. The investigation is ongoing and officers are working to develop suspect information.

Delays on I-70 at Silverthorne for vehicle fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The right lane of westbound Interstate 70 at Silverthorne was closed Saturday afternoon after a vehicle hauler caught fire, according to the Colorado State Patrol.The incident was first reported at 11:34 a.m. There were no injuries reported.Traffic backed up on westbound I-70 in Silverthorne (Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation)All lanes of westbound I-70 were originally closed. Colorado Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed traffic backed up on the interstate.

Rock Spa & Salon at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel invites you to leave the stress of 2023 behind

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

Forget the “new year, new me” blah, blah, blah. 2024 is all about treating yourself … and what better way to do that than with a little R-and-R?The Rock Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel has some great ways for you to unwind after all of the holiday stress, and set you off on the right foot for the new year.Ringing in the new year is easy at Rock Spa & Salon.The spa, located inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, is offering up two new modern services to help guests leave the stress of 2023 behind.Kadir Marrero: “Nowadays, we use technology for everything, especially to track our activities. The new trend in wellness is to track your recovery and to use technology to help you unwind.”As you know, we are all about keeping up with the trends. So first up, SmartGoggles.Kadir Marrero: “By using the SmartGoggles, your deep sleep is going to increase by 7%, and your quality of sleep is going to increase by 23%.”This treatment is called the Power...

Slovenian guard Goran Dragic announces his retirement after a 15-year NBA career

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:50 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic, a former All-Star guard with the Miami Heat and the leader of Slovenia’s team that won the EuroBasket championship in 2017, announced his retirement on Sunday.Dragic spent 15 seasons in the NBA and played for seven teams — Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, Toronto and the Heat. He was part of the All-NBA team in 2013-14, the same season in which he was voted the league’s most improved player, and made his lone All-Star appearance in 2018.“I have lived my greatest dream and I am extremely grateful for the countless people in my life who have enabled me to play this long,” Dragic said. “It starts with my parents, Marinko and Mojca, my brother, Zoran, my kids, Mateo and Vikorita and their mother Maja, and the rest of my family who always allowed this passion of basketball to be a priority for me.”Dragic intends to have a retirement celebration this summer in Ljubljana, Slovenia, likely after the Paris Olympics conclude. There are ten...