New KC Scholars program helping combat underemployment, labor shortages
New KC Scholars program helping combat underemployment, labor shortages
New KC Scholars program helping combat underemployment, labor shortages
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes called Thursday's contest against Vegas a "measuring stick game." Jack Eichel had one goal and two assists as the Golden Knights defeated the Canucks 4-1 at Rogers Arena. The win allowed Vegas to snap a three-game losing streak, while Vancouver has now lost two of its last three. The two teams are first and second in the Pacific Division. “Of course it’s a measuring stick game," Hughes said. "They're first in the division and (were the) best team in the lea
Brookfield said on Friday it would consider the implications of Australia's new green energy policy on Origin Energy before making a new offer should its $10.6 billion bid for the firm be voted down by the takeover target's shareholders on Monday. The government plan announced last week to underwrite a massive expansion of clean energy in the electricity market, where Origin is a major player, has scrambled the outlook for electricity prices, future investment and existing plants. Brookfield Australia's head of renewable energy and transition, Luke Edwards, said should the shareholder vote fail, the private equity firm would further examine the government's proposed expansion to the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and National Energy Transformation Partnership (NETP).
From its jaunty animated credits to its absurdly satisfying conclusion, “Voy! Voy! Voy!” is a saucy and blackly comic look at immigration. An entertaining first feature inspired by stranger-than-fiction actual events from seasoned adman Omar Hilal, here serving as director, writer and producer, Egypt’s official Oscar submission nabbed the top spot at the local box …
Omid Scobie denies in a BBC interview claims a version of his book deliberately identified two royals.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares declined on Friday even after Wall Street closed out its best month of the year with big gains in November. U.S. futures rose while oil prices continued to drop despite the latest extension of OPEC’s production cuts. Even with continued cuts to output, other producers such as the U.S. are expected to be able to make up the difference, relieving pressure on prices. U.S. benchmark crude oil was down 10 cents at $75.86 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mer
New York Knicks (11-7, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (9-10, 11th in the Eastern Conference)Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Raptors -1.5; over/under is 216.5BOTTOM LINE: New York visits the Toronto Raptors after Jalen Brunson scored 42 points in the Knicks' 118-112 win against the Detroit Pistons.The Raptors are 5-9 against Eastern Conference opponents. Toronto ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing only 112.2 points while
San Antonio Spurs (3-15, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (10-9, eighth in the Western Conference)New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pelicans -12.5; over/under is 232.5BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio is looking to stop its 13-game skid with a win against New Orleans.The Pelicans are 2-2 against division opponents. New Orleans is seventh in the Western Conference with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Jonas Valanciunas averaging 2.4.The Spurs are 3-
Atlanta Hawks (9-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (13-6, third in the Eastern Conference)Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Atlanta plays the Milwaukee Bucks after Trae Young scored 45 points in the Hawks' 137-135 victory against the San Antonio Spurs.The Bucks are 11-6 in Eastern Conference games. Milwaukee scores 120.5 points and has outscored opponents by 2.6 points per game.The Hawks have gone 6-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is eighth in the
Minnesota Timberwolves (14-4, first in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 5 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Charlotte.The Hornets are 3-6 on their home court. Charlotte is 4-7 against opponents with a winning record.The Timberwolves have gone 5-3 away from home. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference scoring 49.4 points per game in the p
Portland Trail Blazers (6-12, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (6-13, 13th in the Western Conference)Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Portland plays Utah in Western Conference action Saturday.The Jazz are 1-4 against Northwest Division opponents. Utah is 3-9 against opponents with a winning record.The Trail Blazers are 1-2 against the rest of their division. Portland is third in the Western Conference with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Deandre Ayton aver
Cleveland Cavaliers (10-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-17, 15th in the Eastern Conference)Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Detroit comes into the matchup with Cleveland as losers of 16 in a row.The Pistons are 1-4 against opponents in the Central Division. Detroit is 2-8 in games decided by 10 or more points.The Cavaliers are 6-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland averages 14.2 turnovers per game and is 3-5 when turning the ball over less than o
Golden State Warriors (9-10, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (8-10, 11th in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Golden State will attempt to break its three-game road skid when the Warriors face Los Angeles.The Clippers are 7-8 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is 4-5 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 12.9 turnovers per game.The Warriors are 3-3 against the rest of the division. Golden State
Houston Rockets (8-8, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (11-9, seventh in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Houston will try to break its seven-game road losing streak when the Rockets face Los Angeles.The Lakers are 8-6 in conference play. Los Angeles is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 112.8 points while shooting 48.9% from the field.The Rockets have gone 7-7 against Western Conference opponents. Houston ranks last in the NBA
Indiana Pacers (9-8, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (11-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits the Miami Heat after Tyrese Haliburton scored 44 points in the Pacers' 142-132 loss to the Miami Heat.The Heat are 8-7 in Eastern Conference games. Miami is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 25.9 assists per game led by Kyle Lowry averaging 4.4.The Pacers are 7-7 in conference play. Indiana leads the Eastern Conference scoring 127
The event is taking place amid controversy around Omid Scobie's new book Endgame
Tesla repeats botched demonstration of Cybertruck’s toughness that went viral in 2019 – albeit with a softer ball
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber pulled off an unexpected victory securing long-awaited climate disaster help.
The US singer co-wrote and co-produced My House with The Dream.