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NEW YORK — There's a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. An animated game, anyway. The real game takes place at Madison Square Garden, where Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in a game televised on ABC and ESPN and streamed on Disney+ and ESPN+. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. Madison Square Garden is a staple of the NBA's Christmas schedule. Now it merges with a bigger home of the holidays, because the "Dunk the Halls" game will be staged at Disney, on a court set up right smack in the middle of where countless families have posed for vacation photos. Why that location? Because it was Mickey Mouse's Christmas wish. "Basketball courts often have the ability to make a normal environment look special, but in Disney it can only turn out incredible," Wembanyama said in an ESPN video promoting his Christmas debut. The story — this is Disney, after all — begins with Mickey penning a letter to Santa Claus, asking if he and his pals can host a basketball game. They'll not only get to watch one with NBA players, but some of them will even get to play. Goofy and Donald Duck will sub in for a couple Knicks players, while Mickey and Minnie Mouse will come on to play for the Spurs. "It looks to me like Goofy and Jalen Brunson have a really good pick-and-roll at the elite level," said Phil Orlins, an ESPN vice president of production. Walt Disney World hosted real NBA games in 2020, when the league set up there to complete its season that had been suspended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those games were played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The setting for the Christmas game will be Main Street USA, at the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. Viewers will recognize Cinderella's castle behind one baseline and the train station at the other end, and perhaps some shops they have visited in between. Previous alternate animated broadcasts included an NFL game taking place in Andy's room from "Toy Story;" the "NHL Big City Greens Classic" during a game between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers; and earlier this month, another NFL matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys also taking place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of "The Simpsons Funday Football." Unlike basketball, the players are helmeted in those sports. So, this telecast required an extra level of detail and cooperation with players and teams to create accurate appearances of their faces and hairstyles. "So, this is a level of detail that we've never gone, that we've never done on any other broadcast," said David Sparrgrove, the senior director of creative animation for ESPN. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 phenom from France who was last season's NBA Rookie of the Year, looks huge even among most NBA players. The creators of the alternate telecast had to design how he'd look not only among his teammates and rivals, but among mice, ducks and chipmunks. "Like, Victor Wembanyama, seeing him in person is insane. It's like seeing an alien descend on a basketball court, and I think we kind of captured that in his animated character," said Drew Carter, who will again handle play-by-play duties, as he had in the previous animated telecasts, and will get an assist from sideline reporter Daisy Duck. Wembanyama's presence is one reason the Spurs-Knicks matchup, the leadoff to the NBA's five-game Christmas slate, was the obvious choice to do the animated telecast. The noon EST start means it will begin in the early evening in France and should draw well there. Also, it comes after ABC televises the "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" for the previous two hours, providing more time to hype the broadcast. Recognizing that some viewers who then switch over to the animated game may be Disney experts but NBA novices, there will be 10 educational explainers to help with basketball lingo and rules. Beyond Sports' visualization technology and Sony's Hawk-Eye tracking allow the animated players to make the same movements and plays made moments earlier by the real ones at MSG. Carter and analyst Monica McNutt will be animated in the style of the telecast, donning VR headsets to experience the game from Main Street, USA. Other animated faces recognizable to some viewers include NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who will judge a halftime dunk contest among Mickey and his friends, and Santa himself, who will operate ESPN's "SkyCam" during the game. The players are curious how the production — and themselves — will look. "It's going to be so crazy to see the game animated," Spurs veteran Chris Paul said. "I think what's dope about it is it will give kids another opportunity to watch a game and to see us, basically, as characters." Get local news delivered to your inbox!An animal-rescue pilot died in a crash. 2 dogs aboard are recovering
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions scored a major legal victory Monday with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law that sparked weeks of protests and made the state the center of the national battle over union rights. That law, known as Act 10, effectively ended the ability of most public employees to bargain for wage increases and other issues, and forced them to pay more for health insurance and retirement benefits. Under the ruling by Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost, all public sector workers who lost their collective bargaining power would have it restored to what was in place prior to 2011. They would be treated the same as the police, firefighter and other public safety unions that were exempted under the law. Republicans vowed to immediately appeal the ruling, which ultimately is likely to go before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. That only amplifies the importance of the April election that will determine whether the court remains controlled 4-3 by liberal justices. Former Gov. Scott Walker, who proposed the law that catapulted him onto the national political stage, decried the ruling in a post on the social media platform X as “brazen political activism.” He said it makes the state Supreme Court election “that much more important.” Supporters of the law have said it provided local governments more control over workers and the powers they needed to cut costs. Repealing the law, which allowed schools and local governments to raise money through higher employee contributions for benefits, would bankrupt those entities, backers of Act 10 have argued. Democratic opponents argue that the law has hurt schools and other government agencies by taking away the ability of employees to collectively bargain for their pay and working conditions. Union leaders were overjoyed with the ruling, which affects tens of thousands of public employees. “We realize there may still be a fight ahead of us in the courts, but make no mistake, we’re ready to keep fighting until we all have a seat at the table again,” said Ben Gruber, a conservation warden and president of AFSCME Local 1215. The law was proposed by Walker and enacted by the Republican-controlled Legislature in spite of massive protests that went on for weeks and drew as many as 100,000 people to the Capitol. The law has withstood numerous legal challenges over the years, but this was the first brought since the Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped to liberal control in 2023. The seven unions and three union leaders that brought the lawsuit argued that the law should be struck down because it creates unconstitutional exemptions for firefighters and other public safety workers. Attorneys for the Legislature and state agencies countered that the exemptions are legal, have already been upheld by other courts, and that the case should be dismissed. But Frost sided with the unions in July, saying the law violates equal protection guarantees in the Wisconsin Constitution by dividing public employees into “general” and “public safety” employees. He ruled that general employee unions, like those representing teachers, can not be treated differently from public safety unions that were exempt from the law. His ruling Monday delineated the dozens of specific provisions in the law that must be struck. Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he looked forward to appealing the ruling. “This lawsuit came more than a decade after Act 10 became law and after many courts rejected the same meritless legal challenges,” Vos said in a statement. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s largest business lobbying organization, also decried the ruling. WMC President Kurt Bauer called Act 10 “a critical tool for policymakers and elected officials to balance budgets and find taxpayer savings.” The Legislature said in court filings that arguments made in the current case were rejected in 2014 by the state Supreme Court. The only change since that ruling is the makeup of Wisconsin Supreme Court, attorneys for the Legislature argued. The Act 10 law effectively ended collective bargaining for most public unions by allowing them to bargain solely over base wage increases no greater than inflation. It also disallowed the automatic withdrawal of union dues, required annual recertification votes for unions, and forced public workers to pay more for health insurance and retirement benefits. The law was the signature legislative achievement of Walker, who was targeted for a recall election he won. Walker used his fights with unions to mount an unsuccessful presidential run in 2016. Frost, the judge who issued Monday’s ruling, appeared to have signed the petition to recall Walker from office. None of the attorneys sought his removal from the case and he did not step down. Frost was appointed to the bench by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who signed the Walker recall petition. The law has also led to a dramatic decrease in union membership across the state. The nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum said in a 2022 analysis that since 2000, Wisconsin had the largest decline in the proportion of its workforce that is unionized. In 2015, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature approved a right-to-work law that limited the power of private-sector unions. Public sector unions that brought the lawsuit are the Abbotsford Education Association; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Locals 47 and 1215; the Beaver Dam Education Association; SEIU Wisconsin; the Teaching Assistants’ Association Local 3220 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 695.
Ruling party member seats are vacant as they walked out of the National Assembly chamber before a parliamentary vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote against him after a whelming majority of governing party lawmakers boycotted parliament on Saturday. Most ruling People Power Party lawmakers left the National Assembly’s main chamber ahead of the impeachment vote over his declaration of martial law earlier this week, which was overturned in parliament a few hours later. The opposition bloc needed at least eight ruling party lawmakers in favor of the impeachment motion, which requires a two-thirds majority in the 300-seat parliament. Only two ruling party lawmakers are said to have voted for impeachment. The main opposition Democratic Party said it would push again for Yoon’s impeachment by holding an extraordinary National Assembly meeting as early as Dec. 11. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes for his botched attempt to impose martial law in a nationally televised speech on Dec. 7, 2024 Earlier in the day, Yoon apologized to the nation in his first public comments since his botched attempt to impose martial law threw the country into political chaos and led to calls for his impeachment. “I will not avoid the legal and political responsibility related to this martial law declaration,” Yoon said. Pressure on Yoon has mounted in the days since, with protesters and opposition figures demanding his impeachment. The vote came after Yoon declared emergency martial law on Tuesday night, banning all political activities and sending troops to take over the National Assembly. The opposition proposed impeaching Yoon, arguing that he had committed “insurgency” and other anti-constitutional crimes when he declared martial law. Protesters taking part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, near the National Assembly in Seoul If an impeachment bill is passed at the next vote, Yoon will be suspended from office and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will fill in as leader. The Constitutional Court will then decide whether to reinstate or remove him – a process that could take up to 180 days. YOON’S FUTURE REMAINS UNCERTAIN Analysts said although he survived Saturday’s vote, Yoon’s future remains uncertain amid growing calls for his impeachment among citizens and even within the ruling camp. Special forces were entering the National Assembly to take over the parliament following President Yoon's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024 People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon said it was “impossible for the president to carry on his normal duties.” Yoon’s surprise declaration of martial law lasted only six hours, until early Wednesday. He was forced to lift it following a vote in the Assembly to repeal the military rule. The short-lived martial law sparked outrage in the streets and concern among Korea's ally countries. The defense minister, who is said to have recommended Yoon declare martial law, has resigned. The national police are investigating accusations of treason and other related crimes over the declaration of martial law. The prosecution and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials are also considering investigations. Before the impeachment vote, the parliament voted against a bill calling for a special counsel investigation into corruption allegations surrounding First Lady Kim Keon Hee. The bill, put to a revote after President Yoon vetoed it last month, was just two votes shy of the 200 votes for approval. Protesters taking part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, near the National Assembly in Seoul ECONOMIC RAMIFICATIONS The political crisis rattled Korea’s financial markets on Wednesday in a knee-jerk reaction. Korean stock, bond and foreign exchange markets, however, have since remained relatively stable. On Friday, the Korean won retreated to 1,429.2 per dollar, marking its weakest point since Nov. 4, 2022 in domestic trading, although it recouped much of the losses on massive dollar-selling intervention. The benchmark Kospi index closed down 0.56% at 2,428.16 after declining to as low as 2,397.73, its lowest point in 13 months. Global credit ratings agencies largely maintained Korea’s current sovereign ratings but warned of downward pressure on the country’s economic credit if the crisis persists. “Downside risks would increase in the event of a protracted political crisis or if sustained political divisions erode policymaking effectiveness, economic outcomes or fiscal management,” Fitch Ratings said on Friday. Moody’s also echoed similar views. Korea’s finance minister and the central bank chief vowed to take necessary action to stabilize Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok dismissed fears the country would fall into a recession next year as overdone. Bank Of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong also shrugged off concerns about the negative impact of the country's political risk on the economy. Write to So-Ram Jung and Jae-young Han at ram@hankyung.com In-Soo Nam edited this article.
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Eduardo Camavinga injured in Real Madrid's match against LiverpoolRobin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, November 28 By STEVE RYDER Published: 22:30 GMT, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 27 November 2024 e-mail View comments Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Musselburgh, Taunton and Lingfield. Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Musselburgh, Taunton and Lingfield Musselburgh Robin Goodfellow 12.25 Impero 1.00 Johnny Ringo 1.35 One Step Up 2.10 Heart Above 2.45 Kandor 3.20 Malangen Gimcrack 12.25 IMPERO (nap) 1.00 Melinda 1.35 One Step Up 2.10 Ravenscraig Castle 2.45 Cartonne 3.20 Twoplacesatonetime NORTHERNER – 2.45 Cartonne (nb); 3.20 TWOPLACESATONETIME (nap). Taunton Robin Goodfellow 12.15 Native Moon 12.50 Jackpot Des Bordes 1.25 Hecouldbetheone (nb) 2.00 MONTREGARD (nap) 2.35 Sassified 3.10 Ventara 3.45 Build Your Dream Gimcrack 12.15 Honey Jack 12.50 Brave Move 1.25 Super Sabre Sam 2.00 Montregard 2.35 Vivid Pink 3.10 Ventara 3.45 Doctor Blue NEWMARKET – 1.25 HECOULDBETHEONE (nap) Lingfield Robin Goodfellow 12.35 Just Chasing May 1.10 Jasmine Bliss 1.45 Aworkinprogress 2.20 Nachtgeist 2.55 Miller Spirit 3.30 Superstylin Gimcrack 12.35 Just Chasing May 1.10 Jasmine Bliss (nb) 1.45 Airtothethrone 2.20 Spicy Nelson 2.55 The Two Harrys 3.30 Dromlac Jury NEWMARKET – 1.10 Jasmine Bliss (nb) Share or comment on this article: Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, November 28 e-mail Add comment
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