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The Canadian PressHawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Trae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, De'Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on Wednesday night.
- The Independent
Franklin Fire in Malibu only 7% contained, but improving weather could aid crews fighting 4,000-acre blaze: Live
Roughly 20,000 face evacuations in Malibu, including some celebrities, as fire continues to rage near Los Angeles
- The Canadian Press
Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal announced Thursday linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific.
- NBA.com
De'Andre Hunter knocks it down as the clock expires
De'Andre Hunter knocks it down as the clock expires, 12/11/2024
- France 24
FBI director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump's inauguration
FBI Director Christopher Wray has said that he will resign his post sometime before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Wray does not have a specific exit date but his departure is expected before the inauguration. Wray made the announcement to an all-staff meeting at the bureau. FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after
- Reuters
Analysis-South Korea's tourism, soft power gains, at risk from extended political crisis
From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas travellers cancel trips following last week's brief bout of martial law. South Korea's travel and tourism industry, which generated 84.7 trillion won ($59.1 billion) in 2023, around 3.8% of GDP, has held up through previous bumps in the road, including a 2016 presidential impeachment and periodic tensions with North Korea. But more than a dozen hospitality and administrative sources said the army's involvement in the latest political crisis was a serious development that could deter leisure and business travel, when the sector is approaching a full recovery in visitor numbers, which stood at 97% of pre-COVID levels as of October.
- The Independent
Ellen Greenberg died from 20 stab wounds yet her death was ruled a suicide. Her family argued in court that officials deliberately covered up murder
Josh and Sandee Greenberg believe the investigation into their daughter’s brutal 2011 stabbing death was botched
- The Canadian Press
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student
A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. in the 2022 killing of Jimmy “Jay” Lee, a gay man who was prominent in the LGBTQ+ community at the University of Mississippi.
- KSBW - Monterey Videos
Santa Cruz BMX park to remain after pickleball court plan shot down
Santa Cruz BMX park to remain after pickleball court plan shot down
- WKBW - Buffalo Scripps
'You can't beat the Salvation Army': Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign
Salvation Army bell ringers are out in full force with Red Kettles at about 30 locations throughout the area.
- The Canadian Press
Terrence Edwards Jr. scores 22 points to help Louisville edge UTEP 77-74
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Terrence Edwards Jr. had 22 points, James Scott and J’Vonne Hadley both secured a double-double and Louisville edged UTEP 77-74 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
- The Canadian Press
Dixon scores 27, Villanova beats Fairleigh Dickinson 86-72
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Eric Dixon's 27 points helped Villanova defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 86-72 on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blaze
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — As weather improved in Southern California, firefighters found some success Wednesday battling a wind-driven blaze burning in steep, nearly inaccessible areas that forced thousands, including celebrities, from their homes in Malibu, fire officials said.
- Business Insider
3 factors will drive the price of gold 11% higher in 2025, according to Goldman Sachs
Goldman pushed back on arguments that gold would struggle to rally next year, citing lower rates and central bank buying as key tailwinds for the metal.
- Yahoo Sports
NBA Cup: Hawks storm past Knicks into semifinals with dominant second half
For a half the Knicks were in full control of their NBA Cup game against the Hawks. But Atlanta stormed back with a third-quarter outburst to advance to Las Vegas.
- Squawka
Saka second only to Salah: 8 things you might have missed from Champions League GW6
Another round of Champions League action is complete, with the league phase nearing its conclusion. Whether it’s Liverpool running riot at the top or Man City and PSG desperately struggling to even...
- Associated Press Videos
Protest erupts after North Carolina lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming governor's powers
Protestors disrupted a chamber proceeding, after North Carolina House Republicans enacted legislation that erodes some powers of several statewide offices newly-elected Democrats are slated to hold next month. (AP video shot by Makiya Seminera and Gary Robertson)
- The Telegraph
Starmer ‘to hold talks with EU on defence co-operation’
Sir Keir Starmer will hold talks on defence co-operation with the European Union, it has been reported.