Published 4:21 pm Sunday, November 24, 2024 By Staff Reports There are eight games featuring a ranked team on Monday’s college basketball schedule. Watch women’s college basketball, 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 for a free trial. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.ATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com . Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Sharks make roster moves ahead of game vs. L.A. Kings
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Belfast's very own chicken wing kings have announced the opening date and time of their latest outlet. Wing It will launch its brand new location on the Lisburn Road this Monday, December 9. It will join the firm's other three locations at Ballyhackamore in East Belfast , the Malone Road in South Belfast and at the Boneyard on Bedford Street in the city centre . In a post on Instagram, Wing It said the new outlet would be their biggest yet as they shared a sneak peak inside with their followers. READ MORE: Belfast social pictures as friends catch up at the Christmas Market READ MORE: Belfast Krispy Kreme looks set to open outlet in city centre They said: "Wing It Lisburn Road - Opening December 9th. Our biggest Wing It yet. Ready for you all. "Thank you to everyone that helped us get to this point. It’s been one hell of a journey. "Huge thank you to @plydesignni @dougancontracts , Rainbow signage, the electricians, painters, plumbers, tilers, everyone! This place wouldn’t be half the standard if it wasn’t for all your hard work." Wing It has enjoyed a cult status among Northern Ireland's street foodies with its devotion to the humble chicken wing and some sensational sides since opening in 2022. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our What's On newsletter .
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The Congress Working Committee (CWC), which met in Belagavi, Karnataka, on Thursday, urged the NDA regime to use its upcoming budget to provide income support to the poor and tax relief to middle classes. ET Year-end Special Reads Corporate Kalesh: Top family disputes of India Inc in 2024 The world of business lost these eminent people in 2024 Fast, faster, fastest: How 2024 put more speed into your shopping The CWC’s extended session, held in Belagavi to mark the centenary of the party’s session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi at the same place, adopted two resolutions. While one was on Gandhi, the other was on a range of pressing political issues. The CWC, chaired by AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge and attended by Rahul Gandhi, noted that the GST had become an absurdity. "The CWC reiterates its demand for a GST 2.0 that will be a truly good and simple tax -- both on paper and in practice." The party noted with concern what it called tax terrorism on industry, trade and commerce while calling for effort to end the tax terrorism. The Mod regime's economic policies, the resolution said, were designed to enrich only a few of the PM's favourite business groups. "Oligopolies in the economy are growing. While more and more Indians have a stake in capital markets, the integrity of regulators has been called into serious question. Private investment, which must drive faster economic growth, is still extremely sluggish and mass consumption is stagnating.” The working committee resolution demanded a socio-economic caste census at the earliest. The 50% ceiling on reservations for SC/STs and OBCs must be increased to further enhance the benefits accrued to the three traditionally disadvantaged groups in the society. Reservations must be based on social, economic or educational backwardness determined through appropriate means, the resolution said. 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When Guangli Xu's phone started buzzing with thousands of notifications, he realised he had "gone viral". The 28-year-old shared a video to social media platform Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — titled "Challenging the world's longest commute to classes". The video documents the 8,800km journey Xu takes weekly from his hometown Dezhou, in China’s Shandong province, to Melbourne for face-to-face classes. "A round trip takes about 72 hours. One way is about 10 to 13 hours on the plane," he tells SBS Mandarin. Xu first came to Melbourne eight years ago and in that time has completed his undergraduate studies in game design and a master's degree in arts management at RMIT University. For his final semester this year, he decided to move back to his hometown and become an 'international commuter'. Source: Supplied "I usually leave for Melbourne on Monday mornings and can be back home [in China] by Wednesday evenings," Xu says. Between August and October, he made the commute 11 times, with each round trip costing around $1,500. He says the expense is comparable to his typical monthly living costs in Melbourne. Xu says the main reasons he wanted to become an "international commute student" were to spend more time with his family and girlfriend, who are based in Dezhou, and to prepare for a career in China post-graduation. Before committing to the plan, Xu read up on China's overseas degree recognition and recruitment timelines and assessed the feasibility of managing his coursework remotely. Why international students like Huzaifa say they feel 'like a scapegoat' "I found that the flight routes between China and Australia are frequent, with multiple airlines operating, so I gave it a try ... It turned out to be quite feasible and I haven't encountered any major issues," he explains. "I prefer the environment and convenience in China. After living abroad for so many years, I also wanted to spend more time with my family." Cross-state commuting Alongside international commuting, some domestic students are travelling interstate for their studies. Hunter Huang, a Chinese international student at the University of Adelaide, moved to Sydney in February and began a four-month journey of "cross-state commuting" to complete his postgraduate studies in marketing. The 27-year-old had been living in Adelaide since 2016, where he completed his foundation and undergraduate studies. Source: Supplied Speaking to SBS Mandarin, Huang says he would typically fly from Sydney to Adelaide once a month, returning the same day. "I usually arrive at Sydney Airport around 6am and take the earliest flight to Adelaide, arriving just in time for my 10am class. Like Xu, Huang’s move was in part motivated by love — his girlfriend lives in Sydney. He also cited Sydney’s lower shared accommodation costs and greater job opportunities as primary reasons behind his decision to commute between states. "After calculating the costs, I found that living together [with my girlfriend] in Sydney is cheaper than living apart, with me staying in Adelaide to study. We're saving nearly a month's rent, around $2,000," Huang says. "Also, it's not easy to find a marketing job in Adelaide but there are more opportunities here in Sydney." There are new restrictions for student visas in Australia. Here's what you need to know Could international commuting become mainstream? Xu isn't the only one adopting the international commute lifestyle. On Chinese social media, it is not unusual to see international students from other countries posting videos tagged "China-Japan commute", "China-Korea commute" and "China-Russia commute". Dr Qian Gong, a scholar of Chinese media and popular culture at Perth's Curtin University, believes that short-term international commuting could become "a more common practice" among international students in the near future. "Particularly for countries that are geographically closer, like South Korea, Japan, Malaysia or Singapore, I think it's highly possible that some students might opt for a period of international commuting," she says. Source: Supplied Gong explains that compared with earlier generations of Chinese international students, the new generation places a higher value on staying connected with their families. Additionally, an increasing number of students now choose to return to China after graduation. "I've seen students mention that one reason they choose Australia is the [smaller] time difference between Australia and China. Whereas in the US, for instance, it's less convenient to call or video chat with family," she says. "Over time, international commuting might become a practice that no longer stands out as unusual." These uni students are working 'extreme hours' to make ends meet, but a crackdown is looming International commute not for everyone As Xu's international commute videos gained traction online, he started facing criticism. Some comments posted on Douyin label him a "wealthy kid" and questioned the value of his degree. Dr Hongzhi Zhang is a senior lecturer in education at Monash University and says the decision to undertake international commuting is tied to a range of social, economic and lifestyle factors international students have to consider. "If there were more job opportunities and better living conditions here in Australia, I believe [Xu] would be more inclined to invite his family to live in Australia, rather than flying back to China every week," Zhang says. Source: SBS News Despite the considerable time spent travelling and associated costs, Zhang says international commuting does not necessarily diminish the quality of learning. "What affects the quality of learning is whether the student has adequately prepared before attending class," he explains. Zhang points out that since the pandemic, universities have embraced more flexible teaching methods to meet diverse needs. "For instance, many reading materials are now provided online in advance. Whether students are in Australia or elsewhere, they can prepare for class ahead of time." International students face major mental health barriers. Are universities doing enough? In early December, Xu returned to Melbourne to prepare for his graduation ceremony later this month. Reflecting on his three-month journey as an international commuter, Xu described it as a "bold" experiment that not only enriched his life experience but also made him more confident about planning for his future. But he says international commuting is "not a good fit for everyone". "But if your time and energy abroad are already limited, I'd recommend focusing on integrating into local life as soon as possible. I think that will have greater meaning for your future." This story was written by Nicole Gong from SBS Mandarin .
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