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CHICAGO — Even with Bolingbrook point guard Trey Brost and big man Jayden Madden sidelined due to injury, there was still plenty of firepower on hand when the Raiders and Kankakee met at the Chicago Elite Classic Saturday at Credit Union 1 Arena. In a matchup between the No. 5 team in the IHSA Class 4A AP Poll (Bolingbrook) and the No. 6 team in Class 3A (Kankakee), it was the Raiders who fended off an early Kankakee haymaker and a late Kays rally to escape with a 54-50 win. The Raiders improved to 4-1 on the young season as the Kays stumbled to 2-1. "Obviously we’re missing a couple players, one being our point guard (Brost) and one being a 6-[foot]-9 kid (Madden)," Bolingbrook head coach Robert Brost said. "But once we get healthy and everyone’s ready to go, I think we’re gonna be a really good team. And we beat a really good team today without them." The Kays got off to as strong a start as they could, scoring the game's first eight points via three Lincoln Williams free throws, a Myair Thompson 3-pointer and Kenaz Jackson bucket before Bolingbrook's first points came on JT Pettigrew's basket nearly five minutes into the contest. That Pettigrew basket sparked an 11-0 run for the Raiders to give them an 11-8 lead after the first quarter, a lead that was primarily between two and three possessions for the next two-plus quarters. The Kays eventually regained the lead on a Thompson jumper just over two minutes into the fourth, putting them ahead 43-42, before the Raiders saw the reining all-state duo of Javion Thompson (22 points) and Pettigrew (13 points) led Bolingbrook on a 9-1 run that gave them the necessary wiggle room to put one in the W column. In their lone hiccup on the season thus far, a 58-56 loss to Peoria on Nov. 29, coach Brost said the Raiders weren't able to finish out a full four quarters, something they were able to do Saturday. "We’re capable of beating this team with the players that we have, we have to do a better job of playing four quarters all the way through instead of just three," coach Brost said. "When we lost to Peoria we played three quarters and then in the fourth quarter, kind of fell apart. To our kids’ credit, we didn’t do that today." For the Kays, their tremendous trio of juniors led the way, as Williams (19 points), an all-stater in his own right, was joined in double figures by Jackson (11 points) and Thompson (10 points). As the leading returning scorer from last year's regional championship team, Williams was the primary player the Raiders tried to stop, something the 6-foot-6 wing has grown accustomed to. "When Lincoln has his motor going, he’s one of the better players in the country," Kays head coach Chris Pickett said. "It took him a while to get warmed up today. A lot of teams are doing a lot of things to try and stop him. "One of the conversations we had is now that Larenz [Walters] is gone (to graduation), the defense is gonna be on Lincoln, and he’s gonna see a lot of jump defenses," Pickett continued. "He’s not a guy who needs to have the ball in his hands to make an impact all the time. ... He can get us second-chance points, get out in transition, get it in the post." A part of that approach from the Raiders came in the form of a 3-2 zone to try and keep Williams from having easy paths to drive to the basket, a look the Raiders usually don't throw out often and one the Kays had yet to see this winter. Both coaches said they were pleased with how it went, as Brost praised the team's adjustment to their new-look defense and Pickett liked the post-halftime changes his team made to it. "Once we made some adjustments, we got the looks we wanted in the second half," Pickett said. "It’s something we can put in our pockets, so if we see it again we know how to approach it." While the Kays have spent the past few seasons crossing state lines for early-season showcases and shootouts like the Norm Stewart Classic at the University of Missouri, one of three games they'll play in the state over the next two weeks, the invitation to Saturday's festivities in Chicago allowed the program an opportunity to showcase itself to folks in and around the city. "We play in big events in Missouri and other states, but this one’s local and the Chicago area can see what we do," Pickett said. "The Southland [Athletic Conference] can see what we do, but people in the city and people north, they can’t often see what we do. It’s good for them to see who we are and how we play."Packers fail yet again to produce a premier performance against a top NFC team in loss to Vikings
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Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100ISLAMABAD: The Kyrgyzstan government has announced a series of incentives aimed at supporting foreign medical graduates including Pakistanis who have successfully completed their medical education in the country. The Pakistani Ambassador in Bishkek, Hassan Ali Zaigham, told Business Recorder via phone that Kyrgyz government is looking forward to work with Pakistan in diverse fields with particular emphasis on education. The Kyrgyz government has allowed foreign medical graduates, particularly those from Pakistan, to undertake house jobs upon completing their medical education. Furthermore, graduates are offered the facility to secure jobs and practice medicine in Kyrgyzstan after obtaining a medical license. The Pakistan ambassador said Pakistan graduates would also be able to avail opportunity to seek medical job in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries if they were issued license for practice by the Kyrgyz medical regulatory body. The CIS was created in December 1991 by 11 countries from the ex-USSR: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldavia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine. Georgia joined it in December 1993. He said over 5,000 Pakistani students have returned and rejoined their medical studies in Kyrgyzstan. It is worth noting that thousands of Pakistani students fled Kyrgyzstan amid attacks on universities, hostels in May. Pakistan students had to return to Pakistan following Kyrgyzstan mob attacks on foreign students, including Pakistanis and Indians, in various Bishkek universities and hostels on May 17. Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry had said the day after the attack that the violence was triggered by the appearance of a social media video. Pakistan has launched special flights to repatriate its citizens. Over 11,000 Pakistani students were studying in various Kyrgyzstan universities, Hassan Ali Zaigham said, adding more than 3,000 have completed their education and returned to Pakistan. The ambassador said Kyrgyz PM visited Pakistan recently at SCO. He said the country is looking forward to work with Pakistan in different sectors and enhance trade and investment ties. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024Australian politicians pass bill that would ban young children from social media
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Are ring girls like Sydney Thomas about to get knocked out by AI?Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen has no shortage of memories of the Iowa football program. An Iowa native born in Davenport, Holgorsen’s days as a Hawkeye fan are long in the past — but he remembers what it’s like to coach against them. An experience that Holgorsen first underwent as a young Texas Tech assistant in 2001 will be reprised again this weekend. “Twenty-some years later, it’s the same scheme, the same coach, the same everything; this is crazy,” Holgorsen said of Iowa. “It’s going to take another good effort and more improvement to be able to go to Iowa and play in that atmosphere against a good football team.” Nebraska’s recent surge on offense will have the Huskers feeling confident about their upcoming matchup. While Nebraska may not have equaled its recent 44-point outburst against Wisconsin during a loss to USC two weeks prior, foundational improvements were there from the start in Holgorsen’s eyes. Despite scoring 13 points on offense against the Trojans, the Husker offense “just felt better” in that game, Holgorsen said, leading to a “very motivated team” during the week’s practice efforts. And when NU hit the field on Saturday, improvements were there. After struggling to finish drives against USC, Nebraska scored five touchdowns in its seven red zone attempts against Wisconsin. Nebraska threw the ball well, protected its quarterback and found a "difference-maker" in running back Emmett Johnson. “We ran the ball better; that’s the second week in a row I thought the O-line has played well,” Holgorsen said. “Dylan (Raiola) hasn’t been hit a whole lot, he feels good, he’s getting better and processing things well. We’re throwing it and catching it better and our receivers are in the right spots.” It’s been no easy task to drive those improvements in a short amount of time. Holgorsen has only been in Lincoln for a little over three weeks, having first been summoned by head coach Matt Rhule to evaluate the team’s offense before taking over control of it. Midseason coordinator changes may not be rare, but hiring a new face from outside the program is, and Holgorsen admits it made for a “rough” first week on the job. After all, none of the Husker coaches Holgorsen was joining and players he was beginning to coach knew exactly how the situation would play out. Instead, they had to go through it together. “I started getting into the offensive room and those coaches were looking at me crazy like, ‘What are you doing here?’ It’s just true, so we had to sit down and talk and start feeling things out and start working together,” Holgorsen said. “Give those assistant coaches a lot of credit because they didn’t bat an eye. I thought we were smart with how we handled it — I could’ve came in here and changed specific things and that wouldn’t have been the right thing to do for the coaches and the players. I was the one that had to learn.” A desire to challenge himself was one reason Holgorsen said he took the Nebraska job, something which showed up in the new offensive language he needed to familiarize himself with. Having come up as a young coach in the Air Raid offense, Holgorsen exclusively learned, mastered and taught those principles in the years since. It had been 35 years since he last had to learn a new offensive language, Holgorsen estimated. Flash cards with terminology from the Nebraska offense and help from other assistants have helped smooth over that process. Holgorsen may not have been able to stamp his identity all over the offense yet, but he has been able to tweak things, including the very playbook Nebraska operates from. Rhule’s original concepts of a pro-style offense have been added to, transformed and adjusted over the years, with current coaches Marcus Satterfield, Glenn Thomas and Donovan Raiola all bringing different principles and focuses to the playbook. “There’s just all kinds of ideas, so that playbook got pretty big,” Holgorsen said. “I was just like, ‘Look, there’s only one sheet and whatever’s on the sheet is what’s going to get called.’” Trimming down the number of plays Nebraska practices is one such adjustment Holgorsen has made, a process that is collaborative among the Husker coaching staff. Holgorsen also said Nebraska was “probably playing people in too many different spots,” something he’s looked to change so players can focus on their individual roles with more accuracy. “We’ve done a good job of coming together and coming up with a plan of what makes sense to our players,” Holgorsen said. “If it don’t make sense to me, it ain’t gonna make sense to them.” Those changes, and the potential Nebraska showed on offense last week, have excited Husker fans about what the future of a Holgorsen-led offense will look like. However, nothing is guaranteed yet. Holgorsen said that when taking the job he told Rhule he’d get the team ready for USC, Wisconsin and Iowa before figuring out what the future holds. “I don’t want to talk about it, and I don’t want to know what’s next,” Holgorsen. What Holgorsen does know is that he’s enjoying the opportunity in front of him. In part because of the responsibilities he had as a head coach compared to being an offensive coordinator, Holgorsen said he had “more fun on Saturday than I’ve had in a long time” overseeing the Husker offense. As Holgorsen continues furthering improvements within the Nebraska offense, the only guarantee Husker fans have is that he’ll be on the sidelines Friday. It’s currently “the plan” that he will continue as Nebraska’s playcaller during its bowl game, Holgorsen said. “My plan’s to focus on Iowa, try to beat Iowa and see what happens after that.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!None
Wordle Hints, Clues And Answer Today #1290 December 30: Trying to solve today’s Wordle? Check out the simple hints and clues and solve it quickly. Wordle hints, clues and answer today #1290 December 30, 2024: Every day, a new puzzle is introduced! If you were one of the initial users, you should be aware that Wordle has had a number of changes and challenges in recent years. However, the player just needs to guess five or six letters in the really basic Wordle game. You may be able to predict the sentences right away by using the coloured tiles. Yellow indicates that the letter is in the wrong position but correct, green indicates that the letter is in the appropriate place, and grey indicates that the letter is not in the word. Using one of the previously described principles and attempting to predict the future development of the problem is adequate. Remember that there may be up to six options for the word of the day. However, there are some situations when a lengthy decision-making process is beneficial. By following these guidelines and suggestions, you can select the word of the day rather than the standard response. Wordle Hints Today, December 30, 2024 Wordle #1290’s word of the day was chosen because it has the ability to halt your run. However, we may occasionally mislead others even when we talk appropriately. Additionally, it makes use of the letter repetition feature. Don’t worry, though; you may adhere to these rules: – The word has two vowels. – It starts with the letter ‘S’. – There are no repeated letters. – The third letter is ‘A’. – Here’s a clue: To look at something or someone fixedly with wide-open eyes, often for a prolonged time. Are you still having trouble identifying the issue? The final piece of advice may have a significant effect. Don’t pull out just yet if you’re close and only need one or two letters. The solution is given below. Wordle answer for puzzle #1290, December 30, 2024 You can now scroll away if you would want to give it one last attempt. But as you wait for your guess to be confirmed, here’s the word you’re looking for: Today’s Wordle answer is “STARE.” Did you figure it out by yourself? You probably understood this one easily. Stay tuned and return tomorrow for more details on how to finish the Wordle challenge. Click for more latest Gaming news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Pragya is an accomplished journalist known for in-depth reporting and a keen eye for detail. Delivers insightful and well-researched content that informs and engages readers.
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Why Are Semtech (SMTC) Shares Soaring TodaySalma Hayek's shocking 1995 casting photo goes viral Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By SHARON MAI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:35 EST, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 23:37 EST, 29 December 2024 e-mail 3 View comments Salma Hayek 's casting photo from 1995 has gone viral nearly three decades later. The actress, 58, was praised by fans after social media sleuths unearthed a Polaroid photo of her at the beginning of her acting career when she was just breaking into Hollywood . The headshot was accompanied by her acting resume and appeared in Latina Magazine in 2018. In reaction to the photo, social media users gushed about how she looked nearly the same as she does now despite how much time has passed. The Desperado star — who showcased her chic sense of style while taking a smoke break and shopping last month — was lauded for her seemingly ageless beauty. She wore a nude-colored, low-cut T-shrit with a gold cross pendant as she showed off her sultry smolder and her signature, voluminous dark hair. Salma Hayek 's casting photo from 1995 has gone viral nearly three decades later. The actress, 58, was praised by fans after social media sleuths unearthed a Polaroid photo of her at the beginning of her acting career when she was just breaking into Hollywood Alongside the photo, there was an attached resume, which seemed to be from 1997, showing her breakout role as Carolina in Desperado and several other appearances. It showed her roles from the 1993 indie drama Mi Vida Loca all the way up to her breakout appearance in the 1997 romantic comedy Fools Rush In. Her various theater roles and three awards were also listed. Hayek began her entertainment career in 1989 and started making minor acting appearances before her breakout role in 1995. The casting materials provided a glimpse into the trajectory of her rise to superstardom. She went on to star in one of her most iconic roles as Frida Kahlo in the titular biopic Frida in 2002. Hayek's portrayal of the famous Mexican artist earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Since then, Hayek has gone on to become an acclaimed film producer in addition to an award-winning actress. In reaction to the photo, social media users gushed about how she looked nearly the same as she does now despite how much time has passed. The Desperado star was lauded for her seemingly ageless beauty Alongside the photo, there was an attached resume, which seemed to be from 1997, showing her breakout role as Carolina in Desperado and several other appearances including one of her most iconic ones in From Dusk Till Dawn; pictured 1996 in From Dusk Till Dawn still The casting materials provided a glimpse into the trajectory of her rise to superstardom. She went on to star in one of her most iconic roles as Frida Kahlo in the titular biopic Frida in 2002 Most recently, she starred opposite Channing Tatum in Magic Mike's Last Dance, which was released in February 2023. Read More Salma Hayek goes bargain hunting on Black Friday in Los Angeles Earlier this year, she talked about her decades-spanning resume and said her acting career improved after she turned 40. About her most iconic, breakout role, she told the Wall Street Journal in October: 'I don't think there was one that opened so many doors. 'I would think every time, "This is the one. Now, you know, people are gonna bring me the good roles." But it didn't happen like that for me,' she explained. 'Even after I was nominated for an Oscar, the type of roles that I got didn't change.' Hayek began her entertainment career in 1989 and started making minor acting appearances before her breakout role in 1995; pictured 1994 Since then, Hayek has gone on to become an acclaimed film producer in addition to an award-winning actress; pictured 1996 in Los Angeles Earlier this year, she talked about her decades-spanning resume and said her acting career improved after she turned 40; pictured November 1995 in Los Angeles About her most iconic, breakout role, she told the Wall Street Journal in October: 'I don't think there was one that opened so many doors; pictured August 1995 in Los Angeles Hayek added: 'What has opened the doors for me, it's been my tenacity, my consistency. I just wouldn't go away. 'And it's funny, just when they told me, like, "After a certain age, that's it, your career is over." That's when my career started getting better.' She continued: 'They said, "You stop working at 40 in Hollywood." 'And here we are, 58, I'm still working.' Channing Tatum Salma Hayek Share or comment on this article: Salma Hayek's shocking 1995 casting photo goes viral e-mail Add comment
MILWAUKEE — Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams left Saturday night's 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks late in the fourth quarter with a right knee injury. “I think it has just been diagnosed as a right knee injury,” Hornets coach Charles Lee said after the game. “We’ll continue to get some imaging and evaluations. The most important thing is that all of our prayers are with Grant and hoping the news comes back as good as possible.” Williams was hurt on a drive to the basket with just under four minutes remaining with the Bucks leading 114-101. He finished 2 of 6 with eight points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes.
Scott Barnes Reflects On Impressive SeasonJimmy Carter is widely acknowledged as the first president to effectively use music and musicians to help propel himself into office. But the way he harnessed the star power of artists such as Bob Dylan, Greg Allman and Willie Nelson never appeared transactional or cynical, and also predated those other musical presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. From Carter’s earliest years growing up in rural Georgia, music was a constant in his life. Quite simply, he was a fan (although he was never a performer). The music he was first exposed to was gospel. Raised as a Southern Baptist, his affinity for the music from the black churches of Plains, Georgia, along with his lifelong position as an anti-segregationist, has been credited in part for his overwhelming popularity with black voters. Later, after he became governor of Georgia and was weighing up a run for the presidency, Carter’s musical tastes had expanded to encompass a wide range of genres, from country and blues to jazz and rock’n’roll. Along with much of the country, he had become a fan of Georgia group the Allman Brothers Band. After Greg Allman visited the governor’s mansion in 1974, he agreed to do some fund-raising gigs for Carter’s campaign, which was just about broke. “It was the Allman Brothers that helped put me in the White House by raising money when I didn’t have any money,” Carter said in 2020 documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President . If there was a political risk in associating himself with long-haired counterculture figures such as the Allmans, Carter didn’t seem to care. “I was practically a nonentity, but everyone knew the Allman Brothers,” he said. “And when the Allman Brothers endorsed me, all the young people said if the Allman Brothers like Jimmy Carter then we can vote for him.” A diverse roster of other artists, including John Denver, Toots and the Maytals and Charlie Daniels, also helped top up Carter’s election war chest. After he beat Gerald Ford to the presidency, Carter wasn’t about to forget other big-name music friends, including Dylan and Nelson, who had helped him along the way. “People didn’t like me being deeply involved with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan,” said Carter in the documentary. “But I didn’t care about that because I was doing what I really believed, and the response from the followers of those musicians was much more influential than a few people who thought being associated with rock’n’roll and radical people was inappropriate for a president.” Throughout Carter’s presidency, some of the biggest names of the era played at the White House, including in a 1978 concert when he brought together an unimaginable collection of jazz greats – Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Ron Carter, Dizzy Gillespie and George Benson. Looking back in 2020, Carter summed up his thoughts. “I think music is the best proof that people have one thing in common,” he said. The Booklist is a weekly newsletter for book lovers from Jason Steger. Get it delivered every Friday .China strives for exchanges, mutual learning among civilizations
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