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Indian actor arrested after fan death at film premiereUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — John Poulakidas' 22 points helped Yale defeat Fairfield 91-66 on Saturday. Poulakidas shot 7 for 8, including 6 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (4-3). Nick Townsend scored 16 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Samson Aletan shot 5 of 9 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 15 points. Makuei Riek led the Stags (2-4) in scoring, finishing with 13 points. Fairfield also got 13 points and two steals from Noah Best. Louis Bleechmore also had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .India leads world in science, innovation research: MinisterThe United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month's election: It will release a Betty White stamp. The beloved actor known for roles in "The Golden Girls," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Boston Legal" and others will be on a 2025 Forever stamp, USPS announced this past week. White died in late December 2021 , less than three weeks before her 100th birthday. The Postal Service hasn't announced a release date for the stamp. “An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades,” the Postal Service said in announcing the stamp, which depicts a smiling White based on a 2010 photograph by celebrity photographer Kwaku Alston . “The comedic actor, who gained younger generations of fans as she entered her 90s, was also revered as a compassionate advocate for animals.” Boston-based artist Dale Stephanos created the digital illustration from Alston's photo. "I'd love to send a letter back to my 18-year-old self with this stamp on it and tell him that everything is going to be OK," Stephanos posted on Facebook . Regardless of personal politics, self-proclaimed supporters of Republican President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris reacted with delight on social media. "Betty White was my hero, all of my life! I actually had a doll when I was a little girl I named Betty White," one Trump supporter posted on X , formerly Twitter. “Something to make this awful week a little better: We’re getting a Betty White stamp,” a pro-Harris X account posted. White combined a wholesome image with a flare for bawdy jokes . Her television career began in the early 1950s and exploded as she aged. “The only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party," Seth Meyers posted on Twitter after her death. "A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general had inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump’s desire to place a loyalist in a department following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It’s unclear what’s next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he’s done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said.Veteran actress Stefanie Powers (“Hart to Hart”) chatted about the William Holden Wildlife Foundation and being a part of the “Vision For The Future” book. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” A woman that embodies this wise quote is Stefanie Powers. Powers spoke about the 45th anniversary of “Hart to Hart,” where she starred opposite the iconic Robert Wagne r. “The 45 th anniversary flew by. Time flies, doesn’t it? When you have these wonderful memories, they all seem as if they were yesterday,” she said. “I am in touch with Robert Wagner, he is a great man, and we celebrated his 94 th birthday together, and we have every reason to believe that we will be celebrating his 95 th birthday in February, and he will still have his twinkle,” she elaborated. Powers was drawn to her character, Jennifer in “Hart to Hart” for several reasons. “I love the way in which Tom Mankiewicz re-wrote the original idea that was called ‘Double Twist’ and he made it ‘Hart to Hart.’ He created the Jonathan and Jennifer rapport based most generally on the movies were so famous ‘The Thin Man’ movies with Myrna Loy and William Powell,” she explained. “There was a certain rapport between the two characters, and we really were a shadow of ‘The Thin Man,’ and it was that rapport was wonderful fantasy romp between these wonderful characters, who didn’t have to qualify or explain their relationship because it wasn’t that kind of show. It was this stylish couple who solved crimes,” she elaborated. For her powerful performances as Jennifer in “Hart to Hart,” she earned two Emmy nominations and five Golden Globe nominations. “It was very nice to be acknowledged, and I was appreciative of that,” she said. “I am less interested in the awards because what am I going to do? Put them on a shelf and let them collect dust. I am more interested in the work, most particularly in the area of wildlife conversation and education.” As much a part of her life as her career in entertainment, is her devotion to animal preservation and protection, which at times becomes more of a vocation than an avocation. The William Holden Wildlife Foundation Education Center offers visiting students the distinct opportunity to experience the outdoors in a rare communication with nature often unavailable to them in their own environment. It is essential to build respect and appreciation for both flora and fauna and the understanding of their delicate balance. Nature is a renewable resource, but only if we assume responsibility for its protection. Powers revealed that she is the “founder and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation,” which was established to continue and to further her long-time partner’s conservation work in East Africa after his death. “I created this foundation after Bill’s death in 1981,” she said. “I thought this would be an appropriate living memorial to Bill because education is a living, breathing thing, and it is always changing and always growing.” Powers founded this 501(c)(3) public charity in an effort to build and endow the education center Bill had imagined whose mission statement is “Wildlife conservation through education and alternatives to habitat destruction.” “The objective of this was to influence and educate local people to understand the meaning of biodiversity, and how it affected them,” she said. “In the first part of the mission statement, our education center services about 11,000 students a year,” Powers noted. “We also have an outreach program that goes into seven very rural and mostly impoverished areas, and in that outreach program, we serve approximately between 6,000 and 7,000 people, so we are busy.” “The second half of the mission statement has to do with restoring and regenerating the habitat that we’ve overexploited. It begins with a program that we have ongoing with seven projects to reestablish biodiversity in soils that have been burnt out through over-chemicalization,” she elaborated. “We have a combination of soil regeneration with technique that are a combination of regenerative farming and those methods are inclusive,” she added. Powers will be included in a new book, “Vision For The Future: Capturing Inspiring Stories from Leaders and Changemakers,” along with 25 other individuals who are focused on making the world a better place. Each chapter will highlight the objective, impact, partnerships, investments, and personal stories behind these groundbreaking efforts. “It is a great honor to be included with such remarkable people,” Powers said. “There are 25 of us being highlighted for the work that we do in different fields.” “It is intended to not only highlight our work but to encourage others to either participate on their own and see that they too can do something, or they might join us in any one of the efforts that are represented by the people that are being highlighted. It is an honor to be included among this wonderful company,” she elaborated. Speaking of books, Powers opened up about her own memoir “One from the Hart.” “My book has been out for quite some years, so it’s not new, but it is available. It was something that I needed to write after the death of my mother and my first diagnosis with cancer. I felt that I needed the catharsis,” she said. “People are still asking me to write some more because there are not very many of us left who actually experienced that extraordinary period of time. When I was approached by Simon & Schuster to write this autobiography, it was the right time for me,” she added. “One from the Hart” is available on Amazon by clicking here . Powers was honored for her efforts with the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, at a luncheon held at the United Nations for the following listed reasons. She was recognized for inspiring others to make a large-scale impact on society through the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, for leaving a legacy, and for reaching a wide audience, where she is able to deliver her message to a worldwide audience. Regarding the key to longevity in the entertainment business, she said, “It is about being lucky.” On the title of the current chapter of her life, Powers said, “Ongoing.” For young and aspiring actors, Powers encouraged them to “never turn down a job,” and rightfully so. On being a part of the digital age, Powers said, “I think it’s’ a work in progress. I don’t think we’ve clearly defined yet what we are going to be with all of this technology.” “Let’s remember that the iPhone is less than 20 years old, so let’s not forget the passage of time. I think all the lessons for the future are in the past. I am a huge advocate for the study of history,” she acknowledged. Powers is a firm believer of the following quote by the late but great Winston Churchill: “”Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” On the best advice she has ever been given, she responded, “I have been given so much good advice by so many extraordinary people, I hardly know where to start.” “I am grateful for every piece of advice I have received from people who had the knowledge, and I did not,” she noted. “I am humbled by the fact that they were generous enough to give me some advice. There are too many to mention. I am privileged to have met or known some extraordinary people over my lifetime,” she acknowledged. Regarding her definition of the word success, Powers said, “Success means an avenue toward accessibility.” “With success comes a great privilege to be able to have access to all sort of things, and to be able to make people aware of the things that you are passionate about, and hopefully, either encourage them to participate in the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, or in something similar that they feel strongly about,” she elaborated. For her fans, Power remarked, “I wouldn’t be anywhere without my fans. I appreciate every single one of them.” “As sometimes happens with enthusiastic fans, they would want to give me presents, and I would tell them ‘Please don’t spend your money on presents, and what I would more appreciate is a donation to the William Holden Wildlife Foundation,” she explained. “It is from that basis of those extraordinary fans over the years, who have stayed with me all that time, and who have formed one of the most supportive financial bases of our success,” she expressed. “I am overwhelmed and overjoyed with the fans’ generosities, and I love them all. I couldn’t be more thrilled,” she concluded. To learn more about the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, check out its official website . Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the seven Grand Slam finals contested by the pair. Murray turned in a poor performance in Melbourne, failing at the third attempt to win a set in a Grand Slam final as Djokovic broke serve seven times and hit six aces to claim a comprehensive win 6-4 6-2 6-3. “You had an unbelievable tournament and deserved to win,” the Scot said in reference to his opponent. “I look forward to playing against you in the future.” It took five sets for Murray to claim his first Grand Slam title, becoming the first British man to achieve the feat since Fred Perry in 1936. The final clocked in at four hours and 54 minutes as Murray prevailed 7-6 (10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2 to end a wait of 287 tournaments in British male tennis for a victory. “I want to congratulate Andy on his first grand slam, he thoroughly deserves it,” said Djokovic. “I really tried my best. I gave it my all. It was a tremendous match.” Congrats @DjokerNole . Incredible athlete. Perfect gentleman. #ausopen — judy murray (@JudyMurray) January 27, 2013 Murray was dogged by injury in Melbourne with a heavily strapped right foot and a tight hamstring as Djokovic fought back from a set down to land a third consecutive Australian Open title, 6-7 (2) 7-6 (3) 6-3 6-2. “His record here is incredible,” said Murray. ”Very few people have managed to do what he has done, a deserved champion.” Murray ended a 77-year wait for a British men’s victory at Wimbledon by defeating his old foe 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in SW19, serving emphatically with nine aces and only two double faults to throw off the weight of history. The Scot had been 4-1 down in the second set as the match threatened to slip away from him and with it the chance to cement his place in tennis folklore, but having wasted three championship points he finally sealed the deal when Djokovic drove into the net with his final shot. A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) Djokovic triumphed 7-6 (5) 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-0 and after the 24 matches and five grand slam finals the pair had played against each other across nine years, the Serb had established a 16-8 overall lead and 3-2 in slam finals. “Success is being happy,” said Murray. “It’s not about winning every single tournament you play, because that isn’t possible.” What a journey. Really grateful for everything. I'll keep working hard. Love is the key! pic.twitter.com/CrT7TYRL3O — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 31, 2016 The Serb landed a fourth win over Murray in Australian Open finals and his 11th in 12 matches to land his 11th major title, whilst the Scot made it five consecutive final losses in Melbourne, a new record in the Open era. “I feel like I’ve been here before,” said Murray after a 6-1 7-5 7-6 (3) loss. “Congratulations Novak, six Australian Opens, an incredible feat, and incredible consistency the last year.” "This is something that’s so rare in tennis... it’s gonna take a long time for it to happen again" Andy to Novak ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LN7dW8ZJED — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 5, 2016 This was Murray’s first final at Roland Garros but it brought a familiar conclusion as Djokovic triumphed against him for the fifth time in seven Grand Slam finals. The 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 success was a first win for the Serb in Paris and saw him hold all four slams simultaneously. Murray went on to win Wimbledon the following month and was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year but, addressing Djokovic in Paris, said: “This is his day today. What he’s achieved the last 12 months is phenomenal, winning all four of the grand slams in one year is an amazing achievement.”Seahawks place running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve
Arne Slot is assessing the fitness of Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash at Southampton on Sunday Arne Slot admits he will have a decision to make over Liverpool's South American contingent as the strain of the international break continues to take its toll. Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez were all in action for their respective countries during the latest round of World Cup qualifiers during the last fortnight. Diaz twice played the full 90 minutes in Colombia's defeats to Uruguay and Ecuador, while Nunez featured for the duration against Colombia but was substituted at half-time in Uruguay's 1-1 draw in Brazil for tactical reasons. Mac Allister, meanwhile, played 64 minutes in Argentina's defeat in Paraguay before being substituted in the closing moments of the win over Peru having been on the receiving end of a poor challenge. The midfielder, similar to Nunez and Diaz, was nevertheless able to train on Friday as leaders Liverpool stepped up their preparations for Sunday's Premier League trip to bottom-placed Southampton. None of the triumvirate started when the Reds resumed after the October international break with a win over Chelsea, while in the first game after the September pause Nunez was only a substitute and Mac Allister and Diaz were replaced after an hour in the 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest. Mac Allister has featured in every Liverpool game so far this season and has been absent for just two since returning from injury at the start of January. And when asked whether he was mindful of the minutes being played by the World Cup winner given his additional travel demands in recent months, Slot said: "I particularly keep an eye today on the players that come back from South America and that is not only Macca, it’s also Darwin, also Lucho. "Especially the ones who played two times 90 minutes. You keep an eye on them and see how they are doing, how fit they are, you talk to them a bit more about how they feel than I do with the ones who played in Europe." Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa will not be considered for the trip to Southampton, although all three are back on the training pitch with Chiesa having taken part in Friday's full training session. Trent Alexander-Arnold is out with a hamstring problem with Conor Bradley expected to come in at right-back. Harvey Elliott is available after almost three months out with a fractured foot but the midfielder is not in the running for a start as he builds up match sharpness.
NoneBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr.'s 21 points helped Brown defeat Canisius 83-76 on Saturday. Lilly shot 5 of 13 from the field, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Bears (3-3). Landon Lewis scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Lyndel Erold shot 5 for 9 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points. Paul McMillan IV finished with 25 points for the Golden Griffins (0-7). Cam Palesse added 22 points for Canisius. Anthony Benard had seven points, eight assists and two steals. The Golden Griffins prolonged their losing streak to seven in a row. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
A pair of teams with minimal rest will face off in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday when No. 22 St. John takes on Georgia. St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level MediaAlarm grew in France on Friday over the fate of a prominent French-Algerian novelist detained in the country of his birth, with his publisher urging his immediate release and President Emmanuel Macron closely following the case. Boualem Sansal, a major figure in francophone modern literature, is known for his strong stances against both authoritarianism and Islamism as well as being a forthright campaigner on freedom of expression issues. His detention by Algeria comes against a background of tensions between France and its former colony which have also appear to have spread to the literary world. The 75-year-old writer, granted French nationality this year, was on Saturday arrested at Algiers airport after returning from France, according to several media reports including the Marianne weekly. The Gallimard publishing house, which has published his work for a quarter of a century, in a statement expressed "its very deep concern following the arrest of the writer by the Algerian security services", calling for his "immediate release". There has been no confirmation from the Algerian authorities of his arrest and no other details about his situation. Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of Sansal, said a French presidential official, asking not to be named. "State services are mobilised to clarify his situation," the official said, adding that "the president expresses his unwavering attachment to the freedom of a great writer and intellectual." A relative latecomer to writing, Sansal turned to novels in 1999 and has tackled subjects including the horrific 1990s civil war between authorities and Islamists. His books are not banned in Algeria but he is a controversial figure, particularly since making a visit to Israel in 2014. Sansal's hatred of Islamism has not been confined to Algeria and he has also warned of a creeping Islamisation in France, a stance that has made him a favoured author of prominent figures on the right and far-right. Prominent politicians from this side of the political spectrum rushed to echo Macron's expression of concern for the writer. Centre-right former premier and candidate in 2027 presidential elections Edouard Philippe wrote on X that Sansal "embodies everything we cherish: the call for reason, freedom and humanism against censorship, corruption and Islamism." Far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, another possible 2027 contender, said: "This freedom fighter and courageous opponent of Islamism has reportedly been arrested by the Algerian regime. This is an unacceptable situation." In 2015, Sansal won the Grand Prix du Roman of the French Academy, the guardians of the French language, for his book "2084: The End of the World", a dystopian novel inspired by George Orwell's "Nineteen-Eighty Four" and set in an Islamist totalitarian world in the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust. His publisher said that Sansal's novels and essays "exposed the obscurantisms of all kinds which are tragically affecting the way of the world." The concerns about his reported arrest come as another prominent French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud is under attack over his novel "Houris", which won France's top literary prize, the Goncourt. A woman has claimed the book was based on her story of surviving 1990s Islamist massacres and used without her consent. She alleged on Algerian television that Daoud used the story she confidentially recounted to a therapist -- who is now his wife -- during treatment. His publisher has denied the claims. The controversies are taking place in a tense diplomatic context between France and Algeria, after Macron renewed French support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara during a landmark visit to the kingdom last month. Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, is de facto controlled for the most part by Morocco. But it is claimed by the Sahrawi separatists of the Polisario Front, who are demanding a self-determination referendum and are supported by Algiers. Daoud meanwhile has called for Sansal's release, writing in the right-wing Le Figaro: "I sincerely hope that my friend Boualem will return to us very soon", while expressing his bafflement in the face of the "imprudence" that Sansal allegedly showed in going to Algeria. dax-vl-sjw/giv