
Atletico Madrid, despite being the underdogs in the race, will be quietly confident of mounting a late surge and defending their title. With Simeone's tactical nous and the team's unwavering commitment, they could be the dark horses in the title race and cause an upset in the final weeks of the season.
In conclusion, Sun Ce's unparalleled quality may be facing challenges, but with the unveiling of Guardian Oath and the promise of multiple new skins on the horizon, there's no doubt that his legacy is far from over. As players gear up to embark on this exciting new chapter in Sun Ce's story, the stage is set for a thrilling and unforgettable gaming experience that will capture the hearts and imaginations of players around the world. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to witness the rebirth of a legend like never before.Canopy Growth and Acreage Provide Update on Closing TimelineFurthermore, the changing geopolitical landscape and evolving security threats have added complexity to the US-Russia relationship. Emerging challenges such as cyber warfare, disinformation campaigns, and proxy conflicts require innovative approaches to conflict resolution. Without a well-adapted conflict de-escalation mechanism, the ability to manage and mitigate these new threats is severely limited.
The Telegraph's role in the saga has also come under scrutiny, with many staff members feeling betrayed by a publication that they once viewed as a reputable source of journalism. The manner in which Ashworth's dismissal was reported, sensationalized and exaggerated for maximum impact, has irrevocably damaged the trust that many within the club had in the media.
The Pixel Watch is great, but there are more than a few options for smartwatches if you need something a bit more rugged and long-lasting. The Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro ticks all the right boxes for outdoorsy users wanting an Android smartwatch that can last as long as 90 hours on a single charge. It gets better. This Cyber Monday , you can grab the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro for just $210 . That's an incredible $140 off when coupled with the $35 coupon code. The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a feature-packed smartwatch that combines style, durability and advanced functionality, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a high-performance wearable. Its 1.43-inch OLED screen offers a vibrant and clear display with auto-adjustable brightness and is protected by Sapphire Crystal Glass for enhanced durability. The interchangeable 24mm Fluororubber strap is sweat-proof and built for comfort, while the US Military Standard 810H certification and reinforced bezel carvings ensure the watch can withstand even the toughest conditions. With access to over 10,000 customizable watch faces via the TimeShow app, you can effortlessly personalize your look and adapt the watch to suit any style. Performance is another standout feature of the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro. Powered by the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform, it delivers seamless responsiveness and energy efficiency, supported by 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The dual-layer display technology provides up to 90 hours of battery life in Smart Mode and an impressive 45 days in Essential Mode, while fast charging ensures two days of use with just a 30-minute charge. Health and fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the 110+ sports modes, built-in GPS and advanced monitoring capabilities, including heart rate, sleep, stress, VO2 Max and even snoring detection. Seamless integration with popular third-party apps like Strava and Adidas Running, coupled with TicHealth’s intuitive interface, makes tracking your goals and progress easier than ever. Whether you’re navigating the outdoors with the built-in compass, barometer and altimeter or striving for better sleep and fitness, the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is ready to keep step with you. Why this deal matters This is one of the lowest prices we've seen for the Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro. In our experience with the product, we appreciated the watch's updated and consolidated health-tracking features. With some of the best battery life you can get out of a Wear OS smartwatch, this is an excellent deal if you need a wearable that can keep up with your outdoorsy adventures. Looking for steals on home tech, laptops , iPads and more? Head over to the Amazon Cyber Monday deals hub, where CNET's editors have put together the absolute best savings on the internet.Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘vigorously pursue the death penalty’
As we eagerly await more information and official announcements regarding "Assassin's Creed: Eclipse," it is important to remember that leaks and rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. Ultimately, the decision on whether the pink and blue skin will make its way into the game rests with the developers, who are constantly striving to provide a diverse and engaging experience for players.Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Middle East latest: Bethlehem marks a somber Christmas Eve amid war in Gaza TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian city of Bethlehem is preparing for another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza. Most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel’s bombardment and ground invasion has killed over 45,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children. The Health Ministry does not distinguish between fighters and civilians in its count. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 1,447 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed. Twenty-eight flights were canceled. Millions of travelers are expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean. The storm was expected to bring hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet Monday as it gained strength from California to the Pacific Northwest. Some California cities have ordered beachfront homes and hotels to evacuate early Monday afternoon. Forecasters have warned that storm swells would continue to increase throughout the day. Medellin Cartel victims demand truth and justice as cartel boss Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The return of the notorious drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia, following his deportation from the United States, has reopened old wounds among the victims of the Medellin cartel, with some expressing their dismay at the decision of Colombian authorities to let the former mafia boss walk free.Some of the cartel victims said on Tuesday that they are hoping the former drug lord will at least cooperate with ongoing efforts by human rights groups to investigate one of the most violent periods of Colombia’s history, and demanded that Colombian prosecutors also take Ochoa in for questioning. Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Amsterdam court sentences 5 men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six months in jail against 5 men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November. The riots caused an international outcry and accusations of deliberate anti-Semitic attacks. The violence following a UEFA Europa League match left 5 people in hospital. More than 60 suspects were detained. The court on Tuesday sentenced one man to 6 months in prison, another to 2 1/2 months, two to 1 month and one to 100 hours of community service. France has a new government, again. Politics and crushing debt complicate next steps PARIS (AP) — France’s president and prime minister have managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays. Now comes the hard part. Crushing debt, pressure from the nationalist far right, wars in Europe and the Mideast. The hallenges abound for President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. They already had a tumultuous 2024. The most urgent order of business is passing a 2025 budget. Financial markets, ratings agencies and the European Commission are pushing France to bring down its deficit. It is threatening the stability and prosperity of all countries that share the euro currency. Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 NEW DELHI (AP) — Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after chronic kidney disease. He was 90. His contribution to cinema was recognized as a director, editor and screenwriter. He came into the limelight with films that challenged mainstream Bollywood by dealing with the social realities of a poor nation. He also was a mentor to top Indian actors. India's prime minister says he is “deeply saddened” by Benegal's death.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Zahir Abdus-Salaam ran for a touchdown and caught another as Western Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 26-18 on Saturday to become bowl eligible, snapping a three-game losing streak. Abdus-Salaam scored on a 22-yard run for a 23-8 lead in the third quarter and he bordering the end zone. The Broncos (6-6, 5-3 Mid-American Conference) blocked a punt for safety that started a run of 16 points in under four minutes. Abdus-Salaam scored on a 31-yard screen pass then Joey Pope recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to set up Jalen Buckley’s 15-yard TD run with 19 seconds before the half ended. Eastern Michigan’s Delmert Mimms II scored two third-quarter touchdowns. The teams exchanged field goals for the only fourth-quarter scoring. The Eagles got the ball back with 2:18 remaining but on their first play Bilhal Kone intercepted a tipped pass. Eastern Michigan (5-7, 2-6) lost its last five games. Abdus-Salaam rushed for 135 yards and Buckley 103 on 19 carries apiece. Hayden Wolff threw for 126 yards and a score. Abdus-Salaam had 40 yards receiving. Mimms rushed for 127 yards on 18 carries. Cole Snyder was only 7 of 22 for 91 yards passing. ___ AP college football: and . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter:Would the Gupkar Protest Solve the Reservation Riddle?
A holiday tradition in the west suburbs has returned with the Clarendon Hills Lions Club’s annual Christmas tree sale. Now the group’s biggest fundraiser, the Lions Club began selling Christmas trees in 1965, and though some elements of the sale have changed, one aspect hasn’t changed in decades. Jim Johnson, the man who has headed the tree sale for the Lions Club since 1992, said “our most loyal customer” again bought the biggest available tree, something he has been doing each year since moving to Clarendon Hills in 1977. “Usually, we get about five of the really big trees each year, but this year we only got one, so I called John and told him it was his and would hold it for him,” Johnson said. “John” is John Kroll, who appreciates the Lions Club’s tree selection each year. “It’s become hard to find big, good-looking trees,” Kroll said. “It’s been great getting our trees each year from the Lions Club. We’ve always gotten really nice trees, their prices are very reasonable, and it all goes to a good cause. It’s a win, win, win, for everyone.” A giant Christmas tree is decorated in the Clarendon Hills home of John Kroll, who has been purchasing the largest trees from the Clarendon Hills Lions Club since 1977, earning him the title of “best customer” according to the club president. (John Kroll) Johnson said the Christmas tree sale has allowed the Lions Club to support numerous groups that provide critical services to sight- and hearing-disadvantaged and physically-disabled people throughout the western suburbs “Since its inception, the tree sale has provided nearly $1 million to these worthy causes,” Johnson said. “In addition, during the years (1960s and 1970s) when Dutch Elm disease was killing the elm trees in Clarendon Hills, the Lions Club used some of the proceeds from the Christmas tree sale to plant more than 1,000 trees in the parkways of the village.” The tree sale has been located at various locations around the village in the past. “After construction of the Lions Park Pool was completed (in 1992), the Clarendon Hills Lions Club decided to permanently locate the tree sale on its own property near the pool and to install a permanent power supply in order to save on labor and set-up cost,” Johnson said. The sale has been set up every year since at the Lions Park Pool, 100 Byrd Court. He said club members assemble in early November each year to set up the tree lot, erecting the stands, the lighting, signs, trailer and equipment. The Club has help from Boy Scouts Troop 51 for the setup and teardown. “A week after we set up, the trees are delivered and have to be unloaded from the trucks, stacked according to size and type, priced, and put into the stands,” Johnson said. Scott McMillin saws a fresh cut at the bottom of a Christmas tree at the Lions Club Christmas tree sale so the tree can soak up more water and remain fresher for a longer period. (Karen Deane) The sale usually begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues until the last tree is sold. This year, because of the late timing of Thanksgiving, the sale of trees began a week earlier. That will again be the case in 2025. Sales are open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “All these activities require about 800 man-hours each year, all from Clarendon Hills Lions Club volunteers,” Johnson said. “That’s why new members receive a pair of gloves the day they join the club, to remind them of the duty to follow the Lions motto... We Serve.” In recent years the Lions Club has had help from the wrestling and baseball teams, the National Honors Society and Social Studies department at Hinsdale Central High School. Johnson said over the years trees have come from as far away as Nova Scotia, Washington State and North Carolina as well as Wisconsin and Michigan. Several varieties and sizes of trees are available, including Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Balsam, Douglas Fir, White Pine and Scotch Pine. Prices range from about $50 to about $210, Johnson said. Along with trees, the Lions Club sells Fraser Fir roping and wreaths. “Our trees are inexpensive, compared to a lot of other places selling them,” he said. “We also do whatever we can to help people, including holding up trees for customer viewing, carrying trees, providing a fresh cut on the bottom and tying the tree onto the customer’s vehicle.” The Lions Club started its sale this year with 550 trees. “We’ll keep on selling until we have sold everything,” Johnson said. Chuck Fieldman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.Coding Education With AI: Can English Teachers Show The Way?The surge in trading volume also reflects the resiliency and strength of the A-share market, which has continued to defy expectations and weather economic uncertainties in recent months. Despite challenges and volatility in global markets, A-share investors have remained steadfast in their commitment to the market, driving growth and stability through strategic investments and prudent financial decisions.Despite the positive trends in global merchandise trade, challenges remain that could potentially hinder the momentum of recovery. The resurgence of COVID-19 cases in some regions, new variants of the virus, and delays in vaccine distribution are all factors that could slow down the pace of economic recovery and disrupt trade activities. Additionally, ongoing trade tensions between major economies, such as the United States and China, pose a risk to global trade stability and could lead to increased protectionism and trade disputes.