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Michigan rolls to 112-64 victory over Western KentuckyThe Milwaukee Bucks may be summoning the Ghost of Enemies Past. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported Friday that the Bucks have shown interest in trading for veteran forward Torrey Craig of the Chicago Bulls ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. Siegel notes though that rival teams are not interested in MarJon Beauchamp or Pat Connaughton (two players whom Milwaukee has made available for trade) and would much rather discuss forward Bobby Portis instead. The 33-year-old Craig has played very sparingly for the Bulls this season and will be a free agent in the summer. He already played for the Bucks during the 2020-21 NBA season but became an enemy after being waived and then signing with the Suns that very same season. Craig got key minutes off the bench against the Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals (which Milwaukee ended up winning in six games). Now in 2024, Craig, a 6-foot-7 combo forward who plays excellent defense and shot 39.2 percent from three last season, has a skillset that the Bucks could really utilize. They are still just 6-9 this season and continue to face major injury uncertainty with one of their most important forwards . That could be why Milwaukee is interested in potentially turning Craig from foe into friend. This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.
Max George ‘staying positive’ amid hospital stay due to heart issuesThe year 2024 has been marked by a series of devastating plane crashes that have claimed the lives of hundreds of people across the globe. While aviation has made tremendous strides in safety and technology, these tragedies remind us that there are still many challenges to overcome in ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. From mechanical failures to bird strikes, military incidents, and even extreme weather conditions, these crashes have brought grief and concern to families, communities, and the aviation industry as a whole. Here are some of the most fierce and heartbreaking aviation disasters of 2024. Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash – Muan, South Korea One of the most tragic incidents of the year occurred when Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed during its final approach to Muan International Airport. The flight, which had departed from Bangkok, was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members. A bird strike caused the plane’s landing gear to malfunction, leading to a catastrophic failure. The aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed into a concrete barrier before bursting into flames. Officials fear that only two passengers survived, with the rest of the flight’s occupants presumed dead. The tragedy has once again highlighted the dangers of bird strikes, a common cause of accidents during takeoff and landing. Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 Crash – Near Aktau, Kazakhstan On December 25, another devastating crash took place when Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 attempted an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The Fokker 100 aircraft was experiencing technical difficulties mid-flight when it crashed, claiming 37 lives and injuring 29 others. Investigations revealed that the aircraft had been struck by a Russian surface-to-air missile while flying over Chechnya, further complicating the disaster. The survivors described harrowing moments as the plane descended rapidly, with thick smoke filling the cabin. This incident has sparked outrage and calls for stronger airspace regulations in conflict zones. Russian Military Plane Downing – Belgorod, Russia The tragic downing of a Russian military plane in Belgorod, Russia, on January 24, marked a somber moment in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. A Ukrainian rocket shot down the IL-76 transport aircraft, which was carrying 74 people, including 68 Ukrainian soldiers and six crew members. All 74 onboard were killed, and the catastrophic loss of life drew widespread condemnation from international bodies. The event underscored the human toll of military conflict and raised questions about the targeting of civilian and military aircraft in warzones. Voepass Airlines ATR-72 Crash – Vinhedo, Brazil On August 9, a Voepass Airlines ATR-72 crashed into a residential area in Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil, killing all 62 passengers and crew onboard. The flight, en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos, experienced a catastrophic loss of control after an explosion was reported by eyewitnesses. The plane spiraled out of control before crashing into houses, causing a massive fire that hampered rescue efforts. The inferno left a trail of destruction in the neighborhood, leaving families grieving and raising concerns over the safety of regional air travel in Brazil. Saurya Airlines Crash – Kathmandu, Nepal On July 24, a Saurya Airlines flight tragically crashed after takeoff from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. The small commuter jet, carrying 19 people, was suspected to have experienced an engine failure. Eighteen people perished on impact, with the sole survivor being the pilot, who, despite serious injuries, managed to relay crucial information before being rescued. The crash has reignited concerns about the safety of Nepal’s aviation industry, which is under scrutiny due to the region’s challenging terrain and aging aircraft fleet. IL-76 Military Cargo Plane Crash – Ivanovo, Russia On March 12, another Russian military plane, an IL-76 cargo aircraft, crashed shortly after takeoff in Ivanovo, Russia. The plane, carrying personnel and supplies, suffered a catastrophic engine fire, which led to the loss of control. The crew attempted an emergency landing but tragically crashed into an open field. All 15 people onboard were killed. The incident has raised concerns about the condition of aging military aircraft and their susceptibility to mechanical failures. DHL Boeing 737 Freighter Crash – Vilnius, Lithuania On November 25, a DHL-operated Boeing 737 freighter crashed while attempting to land at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania. The flight, en route from Leipzig, Germany, was plagued by severe weather conditions and technical issues. The aircraft crashed into a wooded area just short of the runway, killing one of the four crew members onboard. Emergency responders were able to rescue the other three crew members from the wreckage. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether pilot error, equipment failure, or external factors contributed to the crash. Papua New Guinea Crash – December 22 A devastating crash occurred in Papua New Guinea on December 22 when a Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander operated by North Coast Aviation crashed during a charter flight from Wasu Airport to Lae-Nadzab Airport. All five people onboard were killed. The wreckage was discovered the following day, with no survivors. A distress signal had been received shortly before the crash, but by the time rescue teams arrived, it was too late. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. Argentina Fatal Crash – Near San Fernando Airport On an unfortunate day in Argentina, a Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 crashed near San Fernando Airport, killing both pilots. The plane, on a ferry flight from Punta del Este Airport, overshot the runway and collided with a perimeter fence and a tree, eventually bursting into flames. The crash has prompted an investigation into whether the runway length at San Fernando Airport contributed to the tragedy. Hawaii Plane Crash – December 17 On December 17, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Kamaka Air LLC crashed near Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, killing both pilots. The aircraft, on an instructional flight, lost control soon after liftoff, performing a sharp left bank before crashing into a building. Investigations are ongoing, but early reports suggest that the crash may have occurred during a training exercise. A Year of Heartbreaking Losses The plane crashes of 2024 serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that still exist in aviation despite significant advances in technology and safety protocols. From technical failures to external factors such as weather, military conflict, and bird strikes, the year has witnessed some of the most tragic and fierce accidents in aviation history. As investigations continue into each of these disasters, the aviation industry faces mounting pressure to improve safety standards, maintain aging aircraft, and address potential vulnerabilities that could prevent future tragedies.
Resus Energy Founder and Managing Director Kishan Nanayakkara was recognised at the 7th annual Asia Pacific “50 Leading Lights: Kindness in Leadership campaign” that was released on the recent World Kindness Day. “As we celebrate the seventh year of our 50 Leading Lights: Kindness in Leadership campaign, it’s evident that kindness is much more than a feel-good gesture – it’s a strategic advantage. Both successful leaders and leading academics consistently affirm that kindness enhances wellbeing, fuels innovation, and drives productivity. It is, therefore, a great honour to announce the 2024 APAC Leading Lights list, in association with Asia Square. By leading with kindness, these remarkable men and women transform workplaces into thriving ecosystems where both people and businesses flourish. They are an inspiration to us all,” said 50 Leading Lights Founder – Kindness and Leadership Pinky Lilani, CBE DL. Incorporated in 2003, Resus Energy is an award-winning company having won multiple awards across numerous spheres for its work and governance and was amongst the first bracket of Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listed companies to adopt Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Resus Energy’s initial foray into the power sector was through a joint development of a 100MW thermal power plant. In 2007, Resus began developing its first renewable energy project and became a pureplay renewable energy company in 2015. An equal opportunity employer, Resus operates in a strong “Environmental, Social and Governance” system, built around international best practices with “caring for people and the planet” as its ethos, and has been listed on the CSE since 2009. Currently Resus operates eight small hydropower and two ground mounted solar PV stations across five districts in Sri Lanka and dispatches over 70GWh annually to the national grid. Its third solar PV station is currently under construction. Most of Resus’ power stations are in extreme-rural hamlets. Apart from generating clean energy, Resus plays a pivotal role in protecting the natural environment, uplifting livelihoods of families, providing employment to villagers, including women in the surroundings of its power stations. “We make every effort to keep our carbon footprint low even as we expand our operations and ensure none of our development work or operations adversely affect the environment... and at the same time, our core values reflective across our policy framework, are instilled into our culture and way of life,” said Nanayakkara. “With our work ethos, we reckon that we contribute to sixteen out of seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to Sri Lanka’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which Sri Lanka has pledged to achieve as a nation being a signatory to the Paris Agreement.” Nanayakkara who has Masters Degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Birmingham and AMLP from Oxford, as well as being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, is a worthy recipient of this award. In 2019, He was accorded the Most Outstanding Alumnus Award, AMLP, from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This year’s judges included the Panel Chair and British High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell, IHS Markit Asia Pacific Account Management team Former Partner and Senior Vice President Dr. Bo Zhou, Piramal Industries Vice Chairman Dr. Swati Piramal, Dole Packaged Foods Global Chief Marketing Officer Rupen Desai and Blackrock Real Assets Managing Director Hugh Andrew. The inductees were hosted for a special reception at the residence of the British High Commissioner to Singapore, on 26 November. “Kindness and leadership is a strongly evolving leadership principle today and one that is at the centre of wide discourse,” said Nanayakkara.NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kidsChess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants snapped a franchise-record 10-game losing streak and ended the Indianapolis Colts' slim playoff hopes Sunday as Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and ran for another in a 45-33 victory. New York earned its first home win of the season and it no longer has control of the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Lock sandwiched touchdown passes of 31 and 59 yards to Malik Nabers around TD passes of 32 yards to Darius Slayton and 5 yards to Wan'Dale Robinson in leading the Giants (3-13) to their first win since beating Seattle on Oct. 6. Ihmir Smith-Marsette had a 100-yard return on the second-half kickoff on a day the league's worst offense set a season high for points. Jonathan Taylor scored on runs of 3 and 26 yards for Indianapolis (7-9), while Joe Flacco, subbing for the injured Anthony Richardson, threw touchdown passes of 13 yards to Alec Pierce and 7 yards to Michael Pittman, the last bringing the Colts within 35-33 with 6:38 left in the fourth quarter. Lock, who finished 17 of 23 for 309 yards, iced the game by leading a nine-play, 70-yard drive that he capped with a 5-yard run. The 45 points were the most for New York since putting up 49 in a 52-49 loss to the Saints in 2015. It’s the Giants most in a win since a 45-14 rout against Washington in 2014 and most at home since a 52-27 win against the Saints in 2012. Nabers finished with seven catches for a career-high 171 yards. Flacco was 26 of 38 for 330 yards with two interceptions, the second by rookie Dru Phillips shortly after Lock's TD run. Taylor, who rushed for 218 yards in a win over Tennessee last weekend, finished with 125 yards on 32 carries. Pierce had six catches for 122 yards. Rookies Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy become the third pair of rookies to have more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage in the same season. The previous duo was running back Reggie Bush and receiver Marques Colston of the Saints in 2006. Injuries Colts: Richardson was inactive with foot and back injuries sustained against Tennessee. Giants: DL Armon Watts (knee) was ruled out in the first half. Up next Colts: Finish the regular season by hosting Jacksonville. Giants: At Philadelphia to face Saquon Barkley and the Eagles. ___ AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Tom Canavan, The Associated Press