World number one Luke Humphries continued his bid for back-to-back World Championship titles after easing through to the last 16. While there was high drama in Alexandra Palace on the first day back after the Christmas break, where Damon Heta threw a nine-dart finish, Humphries enjoyed a serene evening. He beat Nick Kenny 4-0 to set up a mouth-watering fourth-round meeting with two-time champion Peter Wright. Kenny was unable to produce the form that saw him beat Raymond van Barneveld in the previous round and Humphries did not need to be anywhere near his best. “It was one of those games I didn’t want to take for granted,” he said. “I expected a tough game and I wasn’t firing, I felt there is so much more to give, I felt there was more to come out of me. “I didn’t want to give anyone an inch because they can take a mile. “I’m not going to give up this world title without a fight, I wasn’t at my best but when someone pushes me I know I can come up with the goods.” Earlier in the day Heta set the tournament alight on its resumption with a stunning nine-dart finish before bowing out. The Australian , seeded ninth, achieved darting perfection in the second set of his match with Luke Woodhouse to earn a cool £60,000 payday. However, his joy was short-lived as Woodhouse won a thrilling battle 4-3, having trailed 3-1. Heta was millimetres away from throwing a nine-darter in the previous round when he missed the double 12, but he made no mistake this time in the first match after the Christmas break. Heta’s feat was the second time a nine-darter has been thrown in the 2025 tournament and the 16th of all time at the World Championship, following Christian Kist’s effort before Christmas. As well as landing the Australian a hefty payday, it also saw a lucky fan in Ally Pally win a £60,000, with £60,000 also being donated to Prostate Cancer UK. There were several other titanic battles, none better than Gerwyn Price’s sudden-death leg victory over Joe Cullen. Price looked like he was going to have an easy night when he coasted into a 3-0 lead, but Cullen hit back to send it to a decider, which went all the way. Cullen landed a ‘Big Fish’ 170 checkout to send the tie to a sudden-death leg on his throw but Price hit some big numbers to steal victory. “That was tough, I just wanted to get over the winning line,” he said during his on-stage interview. “He kept coming back, the crowd were way behind him. “I thought I was going to lose, but I kept in there right to the end and got the win. “He played some good darts at the right times. I put myself in that position, I got myself out of it and I’m still in.” Seventh seed Jonny Clayton also battled to victory after squandering a 3-0 lead against Daryl Gurney. Gurney then had six darts to send the decider to a tiebreaker but lost his nerve and Clayton stole a 4-3 win. Stephen Bunting and Peter Wright, who was suffering from a chest infection, enjoyed much more safe passages with routine wins over Madars Razma and Jermaine Wattimena respectively.Looking ahead, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the prospects of Hong Kong stocks, as well as the broader Asian markets. While challenges persist, including the threat of potential regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions, the underlying strength of the tech sector and the overall resilience of the economy are expected to support further gains in the future.Looking ahead, policymakers and business leaders in Yunnan are encouraged to take advantage of the region's demographic dividend by investing in education and skills training, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, and fostering a business-friendly environment. By harnessing the potential of its young and dynamic workforce, Yunnan can continue to thrive and contribute to the economic prosperity of China as a whole.
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In a brief filed with the US Supreme Court on Friday, TikTok reiterated its position that a law requiring the Chinese-owned short video app to be banned by January 19, 2025, unless sold to a non-Chinese buyer, was unconstitutional and should be blocked. “Shuttering the platform will silence the speech of petitioners and the more than 170 million monthly American users that communicate there about politics, arts, commerce, and other matters of public concern – as illustrated by the massive interest expressed during the recent presidential election,” TikTok argued in its filing. It contended that “Congress targeted TikTok based on disagreement with the substance of the content posted by TikTok’s users and TikTok Inc’s alleged editorial choices in disseminating that content”. In the filing, TikTok described itself as a US company, though it is owned by ByteDance, which was started in Beijing in 2012. According to TikTok, ByteDance was “founded by Chinese entrepreneurs, but today, roughly 60 per cent of the company is beneficially owned by global institutional investors”. “Congress has no legitimate interest in disrupting the US operator of a US speech platform to alter editorial choices about the mix of content to disseminate – whether or not Congress deems some aspect of that content mix foreign propaganda,” the brief said.The Manchester derby is not just a match between two football clubs; it is a rivalry that transcends sport and captivates audiences around the world. The history, the passion, and the intensity of this fixture make it a spectacle like no other, and Anthony Taylor will have a crucial role to play in ensuring that the game is played in the right spirit and with the utmost respect for the rules.Another key feature of version 2.5 is the improved integration of AI with IoT devices and smart home systems. By seamlessly connecting with IoT devices, Yuelingxi AI can now interact with smart appliances, sensors, and other connected devices to perform a wide range of tasks, such as controlling home automation systems, monitoring energy consumption, and providing personalized recommendations based on real-time data inputs. This level of integration not only enhances the utility of AI in everyday life but also paves the way for a more connected and intelligent future.
Samb 0-0 0-0 0, Sulaiman 4-7 1-2 10, N.Tarke 7-15 7-11 24, Williamson 0-12 4-4 4, May 3-11 3-4 9, Lowery 3-8 2-4 8, Embeya 2-2 1-2 5, Hicks 1-2 0-0 2, Jones 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 21-59 18-27 64. Akitoby 3-4 0-0 6, Lawson 1-5 2-2 4, Oliver 1-5 0-0 2, Simpkins 4-5 1-6 9, Tabbs 7-14 5-5 19, Thomas 2-10 3-5 7, Hobbs 3-8 5-5 13, Martin 0-0 0-0 0, Harris 0-2 0-0 0, Newton 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-53 16-23 60. Halftime_Towson 35-26. 3-Point Goals_Towson 4-21 (N.Tarke 3-9, Sulaiman 1-3, Hicks 0-1, May 0-2, Williamson 0-6), Morgan St. 2-12 (Hobbs 2-5, Lawson 0-1, Thomas 0-1, Oliver 0-2, Tabbs 0-3). Fouled Out_Lowery, Oliver, Tabbs. Rebounds_Towson 41 (Lowery 11), Morgan St. 24 (Akitoby 6). Assists_Towson 10 (Williamson, May, Hicks 2), Morgan St. 9 (Lawson 4). Total Fouls_Towson 19, Morgan St. 20. A_687 (4,250).49ers' Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa ruled out for potential season-defining game vs. Packers
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