Fortnite UGC studio Creator Corp announced today that it had received a $2 million investment from new venture fund Lumina. The fund’s creators, Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford, both expressed enthusiasm for Creator Corp’s mission to build out its portfolio of UEFN titles made in collaboration with influencers and popular IP. Creator Corp’s library of existing titles includes Steph Curry’s Run the Ring, US Open Tennis Storm, Dude Perfect Dodgeball and Bugha’s End Game, which have a combined total of over 220 million active users. The studio says it plans to use Lumina’s investment to build its development portfolio with more games to reach new audiences while maximizing community engagement. Anne-Margot Rodde, Creator Corp CEO, said in a statement, “Thomas and his team understand the inherent synergies between entertainment and gaming and our vision for the studio’s future aligns perfectly. The investment from Lumina will unlock new opportunities to build upon our portfolio of fan-driven games in UEFN and lay the groundwork for user-generated games on new platforms in the future.” Benski added in a separate statement, “User-generated games are the next wave of entertainment, and Creators Corp. is leading that movement. Margot has demonstrated a true talent for understanding both the creator economy and the UGG space, identifying key growth opportunities. Over the past year, she has surrounded herself with top talent in the industry, from developers to advisors, and has forged many meaningful partnerships with influencers and brands alike.” Stay in the know! Get the latest news in your inbox daily By subscribing, you agree to VentureBeat's Terms of Service. Thanks for subscribing. Check out more VB newsletters here . An error occured.
Forever chemicals tainting food supply, destroying American farmersOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tulisa Contostavlos has sent her love to her 'jungle fam' after missing the I'm A Celeb final. The N-Dubz star , 36, who had left for the UK before the series finale and removed all posts related to the show from her Instagram, has been at the centre of rumours about a fallout with her best friend and dissatisfaction with the show's editing since her eviction. On Saturday, Tulisa apologised to her fellow campmates on Instagram for not being able to attend the final and thanked ITV for her experience in Australia. She shared photos of only two celebrities and wrote: "Looking back at some of my favourite moments from the @Imacelebrity jungle. It's been a whirlwind. Thank you to @itv for the experience and sending so much love to my Jungle Fam before the final tonight. Sorry I can't be there to celebrate with you all." She also posted a series of pictures from her time in the camp, despite previously expressing unhappiness with how her friends managed her social media during her stay in Australia. As the reunion took place, Tulisa was noticeably absent, prompting fans to share their reactions. One said: "Tulisa is nowhere to be seen," reports the Mirror . Another commented: "OMG! You'd miss Tulisa being beside Oti all the time. I really wonder what happened." Fans are puzzled by Tulisa's absence from the post-jungle celebrations, with comments including: "Where is Tulisa? Everyone else is there," and "Ummmm Tulisa? ? ? What on earth happened and where is she. It doesn't make sense." Another added, "Maura, Oti, GK Barry, Jane etc etc etc but no Tulisa. Hmmm," This comes after Tulisa spoke out against rumours of a "huge row" with her friend Michelle McKenna, who managed her Instagram during her jungle stint. Reports suggested Tulisa was unhappy with some posts, leading to a fallout. However, speaking to Mail Online, a source disclosed: "When she got out of the jungle and saw what had been put on there, she was upset and it prompted a huge row. You can't help but think that seeing her friends living it up like that while she was roughing it in the jungle must have really annoyed her." Tulisa has since dismissed these claims, insisting she has "no issue" with Michelle or her boyfriend Daniel Johnson, who were both in Australia supporting her. She clarified in a post: "Absolutely no issue with my sis's posts. I haven't argued with my best mate in over 10 years. We literally don't have arguments, they don't exist in our world. Only love. Same with my bro. That's what makes us so strong and my soul fam so special to me. Say what u want about me, but leave my Shelly and Dan alone." Tulisa has opened up about why she archived her I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! posts on Instagram following her exit from the show. The N-Dubz star shared, "Hey guys, I'm just doing a little video to clear a few things up. When I first came out of the jungle, I felt fine first of all and then that evening, my friends went to bed and I was on my Instagram, just trying to have a casual scroll at some funny stuff." "I was getting a lot of attention, a lot of bombarding - in all the most positive way, but because it's been a bit of a while for me, I can get overwhelmed quite easily and I just started to feel a little bit overwhelmed. And I was like, do you know what? I need to just take a little bit of time for me and just chill. This is all just feeling a bit much at the moment." "I'm just going to archive all my stuff to do with the jungle and then, when the time is right and I've had time to process, I'm going to make my own reels of my best bits that I really like. Because remember, I haven't been doing my Instagrams. The way it's being posted and all the random stuff is not how I would do my Insta - I would have one or two really good reels relating to the jungle and bringing my time together there." "But I just really wanted to clear up the reasons why that I did that and just be honest - it's OK to feel a little bit overwhelmed. I've been out of the spotlight for a long time and I'm still trying to overcome those things, I've got my demons. It doesn't mean I'm going to hide behind a rock for another ten years it just means I need a little bit of time to process it and get right with my thoughts. Thank you to ITV and I'm A Celeb for being really understanding. Mental health is really important and I am super grateful for the love and support that I've had." She confessed that returning to the spotlight after a decade-long break was 'overwhelming', adding: "I've just felt overwhelmed. I'm an introvert, guys - I've been in the jungle with people I'd only just met for two and a half weeks straight and then I've come out and I've received loads and loads of attention and I'm like, 'woah - this is a lot' and I just need a bit of time."Indiana coach Mike Woodson is happy that his team has won three straight games but concerned that it's committing too many turnovers. Limiting miscues is at the top of his wish list for Monday night's Big Ten Conference opener against visiting Minnesota in Bloomington, Ind. While the Hoosiers (7-2) shot 53.8 percent and dominated Miami (Ohio) 46-29 on the glass during a 76-57 win at home Friday night, they also had more turnovers (16) than assists (15). Having played for Bob Knight at Indiana, Woodson is fanatical about his team executing its offense without making mistakes. "We were taking chances on passes that weren't there," Woodson said. "We have to fix it. If we start Big Ten play like that, it puts you in a hole." In between careless mistakes, the Hoosiers got a huge game out of Oumar Ballo, the Arizona transfer who had 14 points, 18 rebounds and six assists. It was his 35th career double-double but his first at Indiana. Ballo (12.7 points per game, 9.3 rebounds) is one of four players averaging double figures for the Hoosiers. They're led by Malik Reneau, who's hitting for 15.4 ppg on 58.9 percent shooting. While Indiana tries to fine-tune its game, the Golden Gophers (6-4, 0-1 Big Ten) aim to get to the .500 mark in conference play after absorbing a 90-72 beating Wednesday night against visiting Michigan State. There was good news for Minnesota in that game. Mike Mitchell Jr. returned to the lineup after missing seven games with a high ankle sprain and drilled 5 of 9 3-pointers in a 17-point performance. Mitchell's shooting should aid an attack that ranks 311th in Division I in 3-point percentage at 29.7 percent as of Sunday. "He's a difference-maker in terms of being able to space the floor," Gophers coach Ben Johnson said of Mitchell. "He provides offensive firepower and a guy who can make shots and take pressure off our offense." Dawson Garcia leads the team at 19 ppg, while Lu'Cye Patterson and Mitchell are scoring 10 ppg. The Hoosiers own a 109-69 lead in the all-time series. --Field Level Media
Toronto police say they’ve found evidence of a gun being fired at an Etobicoke school. Officers were called to Silverthorn Collegiate Institute in the Mill and Burnhamthorpe roads area just before 4 p.m. for reports of two people with a gun inside the school. The school was placed in lockdown while police searched and cleared the premises. Investigators say evidence of a firearm discharge was located. FIREARM DISCHARGE: Mill Rd. & Burnhamthorpe Rd. area (Silverthorn Collegiate Institute) 3:59 p.m – Reports of a person w/ a gun inside the school – School in lockdown – Police o/s – Evidence of a firearm discharge located – No reports of injuries #GO2673285 ^vs No injuries have been reported and there’s no word on arrests. It’s not clear if the gunfire took place inside the school at this point. In a follow up social media post, police said they believe the suspects have fled the area. No descriptions were available. More to come
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business and won three straight games for the first time this season. Cincinnati is playing its best football, but it might be too late to sneak into the playoffs, with five teams battling for the two remaining AFC postseason spots. At 7-8, the Bengals are on the bubble along with two other teams that have the same record, the Colts and Dolphins. To have a chance, the Bengals will need to beat the visiting Denver Broncos (9-6) on Saturday, then try to take down the Steelers (10-5) at Pittsburgh in the regular-season finale. They'll need some help from other teams, too. The rub for the Bengals is that they have yet to beat a team with a winning record this season. Now with some momentum for the first time, the Bengals will have to clear that hurdle. “It’s just what it’s supposed to feel like for us. This is our expectation," coach Zac Taylor said after the Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Sunday. “We just put ourselves in a position to now play some real meaningful games. ... We found a way to get the win and now we can turn our focus to a short week and the Denver Broncos.” Joe Burrow became the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 250 yards and three or more touchdowns in seven consecutive games. One of his TD passes, to Tee Higgins, came as he was falling down. He finished 23 for 30 for 252 yards. ... Ja'Marr Chase continues to build his resume as he strives to win the receiving “triple crown.” He had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Browns and leads the league in receptions, yards and TDs. ... K Cade York tied a franchise record with a 59-yard field goal. “The guys have responded this way all season,” Taylor said. “We lost some heartbreakers to be quite frank, and games that just came down to the end. It doesn’t mean that we’ve had a bad football team and we weren’t in it. We’ve been in this, and now — I don’t want to say getting our confidence back, because we’ve had confidence — but we’re just making the plays necessary at the critical points of the game to take control of these games. That’s really what’s happened the last three weeks, and we’ve got to continue that.” Burrow has fumbled 10 times this season. Against the Browns, he lost a fumble on a strip-sack with the Bengals on the Cleveland 2-yard-line. Last week, S Jordan Battle scooped a fumble and ran it all the way back, only to fumble as he crossed the goal line, leading to a touchback. Against the Browns, he intercepted a second-half pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the end zone. The Bengals' defense has nine takeaways in the past two games. Cincinnati's depleted offensive line allowed four sacks. The offensive line took a hit when tackle Amarius Mims went out with an ankle injury and didn't return. 5.1 — Yards per carry by RB Chase Brown, who seems to get better every week. He had 18 carries for 91 yards. The Bengals continue their improbable effort to slip into the playoffs when they host the Broncos in their home finale on Saturday. They finish the season the following week at Pittsburgh. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLBOSTON — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. "There's a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now," Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on "Fox News Sunday." "'We don't know' is not a good enough answer," he said. National security officials have said the drones don't appear to be a sign of foreign interference or a public safety threat. But because they can't say with certainty who is responsible for the sudden swarms of drones over parts of New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the U.S. — or how they can be stopped — has led leaders of both political parties to demand better technology and powers to deal with the drones. Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify the drones and their operators. "New Yorkers have tremendous questions about it," Schumer, the Senate Majority leader, told reporters about the drone sightings. "We are going to get the answers for them." The federal government did little to answer those questions in its own media briefings Sunday morning. "There's no question that people are seeing drones," U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC's George Stephanopoulos. "But I want to assure the American public that we are on it. We are working in close coordination with state and local authorities." Some of the drones reported above parts of New York and New Jersey have turned out to be "manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones," Mayorkas said. "We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter." Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their remote identification, including the location of their operators. It's not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is behind the drones plaguing locations over New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas' office didn't respond to questions about whether they've been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer wants the federal government to use a recently declassified radio wave technology in New York and New Jersey. The radio wave detector can be attached to a drone or airplane and can determine whether another flying object is a bird or a drone, read its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. Schumer said state and local authorities do not have the authority to track drones. On Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. "This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations," Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details, including where the system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over parts of New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over President-elect Donald Trump's golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Drones are now being reported all along the northern East Coast, with suspicious sightings in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, according to news reports. Some U.S. political leaders, including Trump, have called for much stronger action against these drones, including shooting them down. Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to "incapacitate" drones, Mayorkas said Sunday. "But we need those authorities expanded," he said. A bill before the U.S. Senate would enhance some federal agencies' authority and give new abilities to local and state agencies to track drones. It would also start a pilot program allowing states and local authorities to disrupt, disable or seize a drone without prior consent of the operator. "What the drone issue points out are gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department.," said Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., Trump's pick to be his national security adviser, speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday. "Americans are finding it hard to believe we can't figure out where these are coming from.''
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Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee’s long-awaited report into Rep. Matt Gaetz documents a trove of salacious allegations of misconduct, including sex with an underage girl, that tanked the Florida Republican’s nomination to lead the Justice Department. Citing text messages, travel receipts, online payments and other evidence, the committee painted a picture of a lifestyle in which Gaetz and others connected with younger women for drug-fueled parties, events or trips, with the expectation the women would be paid for their participation. Gaetz, who had filed a last-minute lawsuit to try to block the report’s release Monday, slammed the committee’s findings. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and has insisted he never had sex with a minor. House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for sex, including once with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs as a member of Congress. The 37-page report was released Monday by the bipartisan panel after a nearly four-year investigation that helped sink his nomination for attorney general. The report includes explicit details of sex-filled parties and vacations that Gaetz took part in while representing Florida in the House. Congressional investigators concluded that he violated multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct while in office. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing and he filed a lawsuit Monday trying to block the report’s release. Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row. He's converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. Biden says the commutations are consistent with a pause on executions put in place by his administration in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. Biden said he couldn't allow a new administration to resume executions. Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20. The president-elect has talked subjecting drug dealers and human smugglers to the death penalty. Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden's death row commutations COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions are sharing a range of emotions, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences. Biden announced Monday he would convert the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The inmates include people who were convicted in slayings of police, military officers and federal prisoners and guards. Others were involved in deadly robberies and drug deals. Three inmates will remain on federal death row. Opponents of the death penalty lauded Biden for a decision they’d long sought. Supporters of Donald Trump, a vocal advocate of expanding capital punishment, criticized the move as an assault to common decency. Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution. The Manhattan district attorney formally charged Luigi Mangione last week with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. Mangione's attorney complained during a brief hearing Monday that statements coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough for him to receive a fair trial. Mangione was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his not guilty plea. Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The comments by Israel Katz appeared to mark the first time that Israel has acknowledged killing Ismail Haniyeh, who died in an explosion in Iran in July. Israel was widely believed to be behind the blast and leaders have previously hinted at its involvement. In a speech Monday, Katz said the Houthis would meet a similar fate as the other members of an Iranian-led alliance in the region, including Haniyeh. He also noted that Israel has killed other leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah, helped topple Syria’s Bashar Assad and destroyed Iran’s anti-aircraft systems. Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland, the ice-covered semi-autonomous Danish territory. That's added to the list of allied countries he’s picking fights with, even before taking office on Jan. 20. Greenland insists it's not for sale and Trump's initial calls to purchase it in 2019 came to nothing. But his latest suggestion comes after the president-elect suggested the U.S. could retake control of the Panama Canal and that Canadians wanted their county to become the 51st U.S. state. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims as fears swirl of deeper German social divisions MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Mourners are laying flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack as investigators puzzle over the motive of the suspect and his previous encounters with authorities are scrutinized. At the same time there are fears that the rampage could deepen divisions in German society. A church a short walk from the scene of the attack has become a central place of mourning since the suspect drove a car into the busy market on Friday evening and killed five people. Authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency. They say he doesn't fit the usual profile of perpetrators of extremist attacks. How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond This holiday season, some religious congregations across the U.S. are holding events designed to be accommodating to and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They range from a “Calm Christmas” in West Virginia to an inclusive Hanukkah in New Jersey. Many disabled people, advocates and families want more houses of worship to know that there are ways to fully incorporate and welcome people with these and other disabilities and their families — and not just during the holidays but year round.
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President Joe Biden's administration has faced mounting criticism for not clearly identifying origins of the objects seen hovering over parts of New York and New Jersey. The criticism has come even from Biden's own party, with top Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer calling Sunday for action to make it easier for federal, state and local authorities to work together to detect and if need be "bring down" any drone seen to pose a threat. Video footage of mysterious airborne phenomena recently has clogged social media, with spottings also reported in Maryland and Virginia. "Some of those drone sightings are, in fact, drones. Some are manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" program. "But there's no question that drones are being sighted," he said, noting there are more than one million registered across the United States. "I want to assure the American public that we are on it," he said. "If we identify any foreign involvement or criminal activity, we will communicate with the American public accordingly. Right now, we are not aware of any." Even as Mayorkas sought to reassure the public, Boston police announced Sunday that two Massachusetts men had been arrested the previous night for allegedly conducting a "hazardous drone operation" near the city's Logan International Airport. State police were conducting a search for a third suspect, who authorities said fled the scene. Schumer, in a letter to Mayorkas Sunday, urged the Department of Homeland Security to immediately deploy special drone-detection technology across New York and New Jersey, since traditional radar struggles to detect such small objects. He also called for passage of legislation to explicitly authorize state and local law enforcement to work with federal agencies to detect and "bring down drones that threaten critical facilities or mass gatherings." Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, meanwhile expressed frustration at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over its communications around the issue. "The answer 'we don't know' is not a good enough answer," he told "Fox News Sunday." "When people are anxious... people will fill a vacuum with, you know, their fears and anxieties and conspiracy theories," he said, calling for the FAA to hold public briefings. White House national security spokesman John Kirby had previously said the aircraft could be lawfully operated planes or helicopters mistaken for drones. "While there is no known malicious activity occurring, the reported sightings there do, however, highlight a gap in authorities," he said Thursday, calling for Congress to pass new legislation to "extend and expand existing counter-drone authorities." New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday that authorities had agreed to send a drone detection system to her state. "I am grateful for the support, but we need more. Congress must pass a law that will give us the power to deal directly with the drones," she said on X. On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump urged federal authorities to clearly identify the drones' origins. "Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!" he posted on social media. As the price of drones has fallen -- small quadcopter models with Wi-Fi camera capability can be purchased for as little as $40 -- their numbers and popularity have soared, making their presence in American skies a greater concern. acb/des/bbk/mlm
A group of health care workers from the Clinic in ward 31Zaka South, could not help but express their joy during the commissioning ofthe newly built staff quarters as they shared their horrible experiencesdescribed as ‘living like mice’ in the old houses that they shared. Established in 1963 and serving over 90 villages with anestimated population of 13000, the clinic never had decent shelter for thestaff as it only had two houses where six nurses and their families had toshare over the years. The houses started dilapidating and were no longer safe forthe nurses as the responsible authorities failed to repair them until theintervention by Solidar-Med to construct three more houses. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, one of thesenior nurses who had been at the clinic for almost two decades, FelistuzGwamuri said they lived like mice for decades sharing the two houses. She said they ended up using some of the clinic wards asaccommodation to minimise congestion in the dilapidated structures. “The houses were not enough to accommodate us and ourfamilies. We ended up resolving that some nurses use a part of the clinic foraccommodation to decongest the overwhelmed living quarters,” said Gwamuri. Gwamuri said the houses were not only small but had becomedangerous to live in, exposing them to snakes and other insects as well asharsh weather conditions. “At one point I narrowly escaped a snake bite when I wassleeping in the house. The snake spat its venom on me and that is when I wokeup to see a big snake in the ceiling. The other day my children escaped harm bya whisker after the ceiling fell on them while they were sleeping,” saidGwamuri. She also said there was no personal privacy as they almostalways ended up mixing work issues with personal issues. “The way we lived was distressing as we did not even havepersonal privacy which is required for every human being,” she said. Ward 31 councillor Tumai Madzikona thanked Solidar-Med forthe housing project and the community for its cooperation during the wholeprocess up to the stage of commissioning. “I want to appreciate the community for cooperating withour sponsors, throughout the whole process of the construction of staff houses.The situation was bad, these old houses were inadequate and substandard as someof them had broken doors and ceilings. “The new quarters have saved the nursing staff from theravaging storms that had been destroying structures across the district oflate,” said Madzikona. SolidaMed Project Coordinator Justin Mahuni said the staffhouse will improve staff retention and morale as their social life standardshave been improved in a decent manner. “The staff houses will help in improving staff retention asthe standard of living is better than before. Their morale at work will beimproved which will ultimately impact service delivery,” said Mahuni.TellZimNews
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Josh Banks scored 21 points as UNC Asheville beat Western Carolina 78-61 on Saturday. Banks added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-4). Jordan Marsh added 18 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line while they also had five rebounds and five steals. Kameron Taylor shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with 13 points. Marcus Kell finished with 11 points for the Catamounts (3-6). Vernon Collins added 10 points for Western Carolina. Fischer Brown finished with eight points. These two teams both play Tuesday. UNC Asheville hosts North Florida and Western Carolina visits Tennessee. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Adnan Syed’s lawyers seek to reduce his prison sentencePublished 5:39 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Data Skrive Here’s a look at the injury report for the Golden State Warriors (12-8), which currently has two players listed, as the Warriors ready for their matchup against the Houston Rockets (15-7, zero injured players) at Chase Center on Thursday, December 5 at 10:00 PM ET. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up. Get the latest news sent to your inbox Last time out, the Warriors lost 119-115 to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Stephen Curry scored a team-leading 24 points for the Warriors in the loss. The Rockets lost their most recent matchup 120-111 against the Kings on Tuesday. Jalen Green scored a team-high 28 points for the Rockets in the loss. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get live and on-demand access to NBA games. Get tickets for any NBA game this season at StubHub. Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .
Jeremy Swayman’s slow start didn’t derail his hopes of representing his country. The Bruins goalie was named to the Team USA roster for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off which will take place in Boston and Montreal in February. The rosters for the four teams were announced on Wednesday. Swayman looked like a lock for the roster after being named an All-Star last year and followed that with an outstanding performance in the playoffs. But his training camp contract standoff was followed by an inconsistent start to this season, opening the door to other challengers. Toronto’s Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll and Seattle’s Joey Daccord, who are both Americans, each had strong starts to the season to make them possible candidates. He’ll be one of three goalies along with Connor Hellebuyck and Jake Oettinger. Swayman had expressed hope of making the roster when asked about it after Sunday’s game. “That would be an incredible honor and a privilege at that. I know if I was in that conversation that would be a really incredible thing for the Alaskan kid to be a part of that,” Swayman said. “I know that there’s a lot of good American goalies. So to be on that team, it would be a great honor. But if I do make it, I’m gonna make sure I’m doing everything I can to take that net and help Team USA win games.” Swayman said the chance to represent his home state while wearing Team USA colors would be special. “There’s always extra pride of carrying the representation of Alaska with me,” he said. “There’s not many that do it and I couldn’t be more honored to be the one chosen to be in this position and I wouldn’t be here without, you know, my upbringing, my coaches, my mentors and in the state of Alaska. So I want to represent them well.” The schedule looks like this: Thursday, Feb. 12 at Montreal Canada vs. Sweden, 8 pm. Friday, Feb. 13 at Montreal USA vs. Finaland, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Montreal Finland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. USA vs. Canada, 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 at TD Garden Canada vs. Finland, 1 p.m. USA vs. Sweden, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at TD Garden Championship Game 8 p.m. More Bruins content