CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn each had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Sunday night. Jason Robertson, Evgenii Dadonov and Wyatt Johnston each had a goal and an assist for Dallas, which had lost three of four. Jake Oettinger made 24 saves. Chicago dropped its fourth consecutive game. It lost three of four in its season series against Dallas. Connor Bedard scored his 10th goal for the Blackhawks, and Arvid Soderblom made 26 stops. Next up for Bedard and company is the Winter Classic on Tuesday against St. Louis. Dallas grabbed control after Chicago forward Tyler Bertuzzi was ejected 8:11 into the second period. Bertuzzi was sent off for elbowing Stars forward Colin Blackwell in the face. Robertson made it 2-1 when he converted a wrist shot from the right circle at 8:23. It was Robertson's first goal since Dec. 14 and No. 8 on the season. Dadonov got a slick pass from Duchene and scored his 10th goal with 5:14 left in the second. Stars: Miro Heiskanen added two assists as the Stars used their superior depth to control much of the game. Blackhawks: Once again, not enough offensive opportunities. It has been a recurring problem for the Blackhawks for much of the season so far. Johnston's stick broke right before he scored his eighth goal 10 seconds into the third period. Duchene's pass went off Johnston and past Soderblom, giving the Stars a 3-1 lead. The Stars are 12-3-0 against the Blackhawks since the 2021-22 season. Dallas opens a three-game homestand on Tuesday night against Buffalo. Chicago plays St. Louis on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl
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Jimmy Carter, a man of implacable faith, lived his valuesThe Democratic Alliance (DA) and Patriotic Alliance (PA) have condemned the actions of a woman caught on camera causing a disturbance and making racist comments on a FlySafair flight. The incident occurred on Boxing Day, December 26, during a flight from Durban to Cape Town. Watch the video of the the SABC employee causing a disruption on a FlySafair flight Arrest South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe told The Citizen the woman identified as South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) was arrested and charged in terms of the Civil Aviation Act No 13 of 2009 for disruptive and riotous behaviour on board an aircraft in service. “The captain of the aircraft indicated that the female passenger, who was highly inebriated, displayed disruptive and riotous behaviour while the aircraft was in service (airborne) and demanded to be served with alcohol. “The passenger was positively identified by the captain. During police intervention, the passenger continued to display riotous behaviour by insulting SAPS members and threatened to sue them,” Mathe said. Mathe said the case docket was presented to the Prosecutor on the 27th December 2024 for first appearance. “The case was temporarily withdrawn pending further investigation and addition additional charges.” ALSO READ: WATCH: Woman accused of causing chaos on FlySafair flight identified as SABC employee ‘Racism’ The video of the SABC employee identified as 43-year-old Nobuntu Mkhize went viral on social media making racist comments. “You’re a coloured from Mitchells Plain, all these gold rings but no degree. Right now when we land, I’m going to take an Uber home. You don’t even have a [driving] licence. You don’t even have a car.” On Saturday, the SABC condemned the incident saying it would address the matter through “relevant channels in line with its internal procedures” to engage with the employee. The broadcaster dismissed claims that the incident would be aired on SABC News, following threats made by Mkhize during the altercation. Mkhize told News24 that she was not drunk during the flight and claimed she was discriminated against and planned to sue the FlySafair and the police. The Citizen has contacted Mkhize for comment. This will be added into the story once received. Human rights complaint On Sunday, Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene said Mkhize’s remarks targeting members of the coloured community “undermine the spirit of unity, dignity and respect that our Constitution seeks to uphold.” “Racism, irrespective of its source, has no place in South Africa. As a nation that has endured the scars of racial injustice, we must remain vigilant in rejecting all forms of discrimination. No individual, regardless of their position or background, is above the law. “The Patriotic Alliance will lodge a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and follow the matter closely to ensure that justice is served. We also urge the SABC to “take firm and decisive action to address this incident”. ALSO READ: Aviation conference explores safety and security in industry [Video] ‘Behaviour’ DA Western Cape leader Tertius Simmers said” this sort of behaviour has no place in a democratic society.” “During the heated altercation, a passenger reportedly hurled racial remarks against a member of the Coloured community. With the DA’s ethos firmly based on diversity and fairness to all, we stand in solidarity with the victim. Our unwavering commitment to equality is our drive to fight for an inclusive society where all citizens are treated with dignity and respect.” ‘Embarrassing’ The African National Congress (ANC) also reacted to the incident after the woman could be heard saying, “I’m an ANC b**ch” in one of the clips. The party said it had noted with “disgust and disdain” the woman’s behaviour “while invoking the name of the ANC as if to justify” her unruly behaviour. “The ANC categorically distances itself from such behaviour, which is contrary to the values and principles of our movement. “Regardless of whether this individual is a member of the ANC, we unequivocally state that no person has the right to behave in such an unacceptable manner, and certainly not while misusing the good name of the ANC,” party spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said. Bhengu-Motsiri indicated that the ANC would probe to find out whether the woman had party membership. “Even if it is confirmed that she is a member, her conduct is inexcusable and deeply embarrassing.” ‘Banned’ Meanwhile, FlySafair has stated that the woman would be banned from all future flights. “We are implementing measures to ensure she does not fly with us again,” the airline said in a post on X. NOW READ: ‘No immediate threat to operations. We will fly as normal’, says FlySafair
THREE KEY FACTS US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect goods from China including furniture. The US National Retail Federation report of tariffs predicts a demand reduction for Chinese manufactured products. Trump, citing frustration over drugs and illegal migrants, has announced plans to introduce 25% tariffs on goods entering the US from Canada and Mexico and to increase tariffs on China by 10%. Few can doubt Donald Trump ’s trade intentions once he takes office in January. In a recent social media post, the US President-elect promised: “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States.” In a separate post he announced there would be a further 10% tariff on imports from China. Though New Zealand goods are exempt at this stage, we can expect indirect impacts from a variety of directions.
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