The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Javon Small scored five of his 31 points in overtime and Tucker DeVries added key free throws late in regulation and finished with 16 points as West Virginia beat No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in the Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday. Small’s layup with under 2 minutes left in OT gave West Virginia a 79-75 lead. After a Gonzaga miss, Sencire Harris hit two free throws to make it a six-point lead. With 27.1 seconds left, Harris made a steal and scored on a dunk for an eight-point lead, putting the game out of reach. Amani Hansberry scored a career-high 19 points and Toby Okani added 10 for West Virginia (3-2). Braden Huff scored 19 points and Khalif Battle 16 for Gonzaga (5-1). Takeaways Gonzaga showed its depth, outscoring the West Virginia bench 30-2. West Virginia’s only loss was by 24 points at Pitt, but the rebuild under Darian DeVries is showing promise. Key moment Gonzaga turned it over at midcourt late in regulation when Tucker DeVries poked it away from Nolan Hickman and raced the other way before getting fouled. DeVries made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left to tie it at 71-all. Battle inbounded the ball and got it back, but lost control on a drive as time expired. RELATED COVERAGE Dell’Orso, Love lead the way as No. 24 Arizona beats Davidson 104-71 at Battle 4 Atlantis No. 20 Texas A&M beats No. 21 Creighton 77-73, hands Bluejays third straight loss Simas Lukosius scores 16 and No. 16 Cincinnati improves to 6-0 with a 77-59 win over Alabama State Key stats The shorter Mountaineers outrebounded Gonzaga 42-36 and shot 50% in the second half, battling the Zags to a draw in the paint. Nembhard had 12 assists and just one turnover in 43 minutes, but was 1 of 10 from the field. Up next West Virginia will play Louisville on Thursday in the winner’s bracket. Gonzaga faces No. 14 Indiana on the consolation side. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballMerrimack holds Fordham to 31 yards offense in 19-3 winShikha Mukerjee | Yunus’ hostile Dhaka sets a huge challenge for Delhi
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Retiring Naeher is proud of her achievements and looking forward to USWNT's next generationThe Samsung Galaxy S series has consistently pushed the boundaries of smartphone technology, and the upcoming Galaxy S25 Slim is poised to be no exception. Rumors suggest that Samsung is developing groundbreaking camera technology that will allow for a significantly thinner and sleeker design without compromising image quality. This article delves into the potential innovations behind the Galaxy S25 Slim’s camera, exploring how it could revolutionize smartphone photography and design. A New Era of Slim Smartphones For years, smartphone manufacturers have struggled to balance the demand for increasingly sophisticated camera systems with the desire for slimmer, more pocketable devices. The camera bump has become a ubiquitous feature on modern smartphones , often detracting from the overall aesthetics. However, the Galaxy S25 Slim aims to change that. By integrating innovative camera technology, Samsung is reportedly working to eliminate the camera bump altogether, paving the way for a truly slim and elegant design. This advancement could mark a new era in smartphone aesthetics, where cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrates with sleek design. Potential Camera Innovations While Samsung has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the S25 Slim’s camera technology, several rumors and leaks provide tantalizing glimpses into what we might expect. One prominent rumor suggests that Samsung is developing a new type of periscope lens that can be folded and retracted within the phone’s body. This technology would allow for a high-quality zoom lens without the need for a protruding camera bump. Another possibility is the integration of sensor-shift stabilization technology, which moves the camera sensor instead of the lens to compensate for handshake and movement. This technology could potentially lead to significantly improved image stabilization, especially in low-light conditions. Furthermore, advancements in computational photography algorithms could play a crucial role in enhancing image quality and enabling new camera features, even with a smaller camera module. The Impact on Smartphone Design The Galaxy S25 Slim’s innovative camera technology could have a profound impact on smartphone design. By eliminating the camera bump, Samsung can create a truly slim and sleek device that is more comfortable to hold and carry. This could lead to a resurgence of slim smartphones, offering users a more elegant and pocketable alternative to the bulky devices that have become commonplace . Moreover, the S25 Slim’s design could inspire other manufacturers to explore new ways to integrate advanced camera technology without compromising on aesthetics. This could lead to a new wave of innovation in smartphone design, with a focus on seamless integration and minimalist aesthetics. My Thoughts and Expectations As a technology enthusiast and long-time user of Samsung smartphones, I’m incredibly excited about the prospect of the Galaxy S25 Slim. I’ve always preferred slim and elegant designs, and the idea of a smartphone with a truly flush camera is incredibly appealing. I believe that this innovation could be a game-changer for the smartphone industry, pushing the boundaries of both design and technology. I’m particularly interested in seeing how Samsung implements the rumored periscope lens technology. If they can achieve high-quality zoom capabilities without a protruding camera bump, it would be a significant achievement. I’m also eager to see how advancements in computational photography contribute to the S25 Slim’s camera performance. The Galaxy S25 Slim has the potential to be a truly revolutionary smartphone , combining cutting-edge camera technology with a sleek and elegant design. By eliminating the camera bump, Samsung could usher in a new era of slim smartphones, inspiring other manufacturers to follow suit. While we await official confirmation from Samsung, the rumors and leaks surrounding the S25 Slim paint a picture of a device that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in smartphone design and technology.
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As Love Island star Maura Higgins and author Reverend Richard Coles join fellow celebrities Down Under. The latecomers were revealed on Wednesday, November 20 and have yet to join the other campmates. The two are currently in their own private camp as hosts Ant and Dec told viewers they would be living in the 'Junkyard' camp for the next few days. Thinking it would be really bad living conditions, the camp transformed with a mattress bed, bubble bath, grill and more. However, the two had to complete a mission by convincing the celebrities in the other camp that they were living in awful conditions. Despite not yet being with the other celebrities, fans of the ITV show have said that they are already loving them. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one I’m A Celeb viewer said: “These two are like polar opposites but so funny together." As another added: “Richard and Maura are MY WINNERS ALREADY." A further said: ““Sorry Father.” HAHAHAHAHA adding Maura to an already 10/10 camp is ridiculously brilliant!" While one said: “Aww I’ve missed Maura, I love her! I saw her on Love Island USA but I still have missed her." The reason celebrities no longer have their phone numbers printed on their uniforms is because ITV has changed the way viewers vote this year. Usually, viewers can vote for celebrities to take part in trials or to leave camp by calling the phone numbers assigned to each of them. However, this year, the ITV show is not accepting votes via phone calls. Therefore, viewers must use the app to make their votes. RECOMMENDED READING I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones in tears as he shares mental health journey GK Barry and Dean branded ‘awful’ on I’m A Celebrity I'm A Celebrity's Melvin Odoom was on this hit TV show - do you remember him? The app is available to download either via the App Store or Play Store. One viewer took to X (formerly Twitter) to say they didn't like the change: "Don’t like how they no longer stick phone numbers on the back of their shirts on I’m A Celeb. "Some things should never change, even with technological advances."
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Philippine police on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and her security staff for assaulting security officers and disobeying their orders during an altercation at the House of Representatives on Saturday. Duterte had a busy day on Saturday, having publicly claimed that she hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., along with his wife and his cousin Martin Romualdez, who is House speaker, if she herself dies. She did this not in heated private conversation but at a news conference, in which she claimed Marcos was planning to have her killed and her hitman was standing by to take him and his wife out in retaliation. The Philippine police and military immediately raised the alert level around President Marcos and increased his security, while the National Security Council declared Duterte a threat to national security and the justice system announced it would summon her for an investigation. Duterte sought to walk back her threat, sort of, by assuring the public she would only kill the president if he killed her first. “Why would I kill him if not for revenge from the grave? There is no reason for me to kill him. What’s the benefit for me?” she said at her damage-control press conference. None of this had any direct bearing on why the police decided to file charges against the vice president. That happened because her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, had been placed under detention last week for demonstrating contempt of the House during a corruption inquiry, and when the House voted to extend her detention on Saturday, Duterte and her security detail got rowdy. Lopez and Duterte are both under investigation for misusing funds from the office of the vice presidency. Lopez was cited for contempt and sent into detention at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) last Wednesday. Her offense was skipping a hearing on November 5, ostensibly to visit her sick aunt in the United States. Lopez angered House investigators by giving evasive answers about the abuse of funds, often claiming she had no idea where any of the money went. Lopez was at least calm and polite during her testimony, unlike the volatile Duterte, but she reportedly suffered from panic attacks after she was sent into detention. Lopez had another panic attack on Saturday, when the House ordered her to be transferred from the relatively comfortable VMMC to a women’s prison, at which point Duterte raised both verbal and physical objections. The police said it was necessary to file charges against her to preserve the rule of law. On Tuesday, Duterte was served a subpoena to answer questions about her threats against the president’s life. Marcos said he intends to prosecute her for participating in a “criminal plot” to have him assassinated. Duterte’s father, the equally outspoken former president Rodrigo Duterte, waded into the controversy on Monday by suggesting the military should consider overthrowing Marcos. “There is a fractured governance in the Philippines today. In the face of so many errors there... it is only the military who can correct it,” he said. The elder Duterte demonstrated where his daughter learned her damage-control skills by adding that he was not calling for a coup, but was rather calling for the military to commit mass insubordination, or perhaps go on strike to protest Marcos’ leadership. “They can just say we no longer want to play your game, we’re out,” he explained, calling on military officers to reject the commands of the “drug addict” Marcos. Marcos and his predecessor have taken to accusing each other of drug abuse on a regular basis. In August, a video that purportedly showed Marcos snorting cocaine began circulating on social media. Marcos and his officials dismissed the video as a deepfake, while Rodrigo Duterte insisted it was authentic and said Marcos could only answer the allegations of substance abuse by taking a drug test. These events make it difficult to remember that Marcos, Jr., chose Sara Duterte as his running mate in 2022 in an effort to build “unity” following the end of Rodrigo Duterte’s tempestuous administration. Both Marcos and the younger Duterte won landslide victories for their positions, which are voted on separately in the Philippines. Their relationship soon went sour for various reasons, including angry disagreements about how to handle China. Duterte resigned from her position as education secretary in the Marcos cabinet in June, about six months after her father began referring to President Marcos Jr. as a drug addict. She remains vice president, and Marcos cannot fire her, since it is an elected position.Lockerbie families furious over new Colin Firth TV drama and fear it will ruin 36-year fight for justice
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Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City’s astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Winners of the last four Premier League titles, the English champions have won just once in their last 13 games in all competitions. Bernardo Silva put City in front early on before Iliman Ndiaye salvaged a point for the Toffees. City climb to sixth but could end the day five points adrift of the top four. A hard-fought point for the visitors edges Everton five clear of the relegation zone in 15th. City boss Pep Guardiola conceded ahead of the game that his side are at risk of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 15 years. The top four automatically qualify for Europe’s premier club competition but fifth is likely to be enough this season due to a strong start by English clubs in European competition. “The one team that has been in the Champions League for the past years has been Manchester City,” said Guardiola. “Now we are at risk, of course we are. Definitely.” Erling Haaland missed a crucial penalty in his side’s draw. Picture: Getty Not for the first time in City’s miserable few months they failed to build on a promising start. Josko Gvardiol headed a corner off the post inside the opening three minutes. Everton had kept five clean sheets in their last six games but were breached after just 14 minutes. Jeremy Doku fed Silva and his effort across goal deflected off Jarrad Branthwaite and looped beyond the helpless Jordan Pickford. Silva wasted a glorious chance for the vital second goal when he attempted a tough finish with the outside of his left boot that flew past the post when he had just Pickford to beat. Guardiola held his head in his hands as that opportunity slipped by and had even more reason to lament moments later. Guardiola can’t believe what he’s seeing. Picture: Getty Manuel Akanji sliced an attempted clearance into the path of Ndiaye, who took one touch to control before unleashing a brilliant finish into the top corner for Everton’s first away goal in over two months. “We played really good but we are in the period right now that is what happens,” added Guardiola. “We create (chances and don’t take them), we concede the first time (they) arrive. “We shot a lot inside the 18-yard box but unfortunately couldn’t get the result we wanted.” – ‘They will hurt someone’ – Pickford denied Savinho’s low effort and Mateo Kovacic fired just wide as City upped the tempo at the start of the second period. There was another major swing in momentum just seven minutes after the restart. Savinho was chopped down inside the area by Vitaliy Mykolenko, who was lucky to avoid a second yellow card. A Manchester City fan looks dejected after their draw. Picture: Getty Haaland had the chance to end his longest goal drought at the Etihad but his spot-kick was that of a striker short in confidence as Pickford dived low to his right to make the save. The giant Norwegian headed in after Gvardiol nodded the rebound across goal but was clearly offside. Haaland has scored just once in his last seven matches and not found the net in his last four. Guardiola said this week the 24-year-old’s lean spell alone did not explain City’s collapse. But their dependence on Haaland, who has played the full 90 minutes in every Premier League game this season, is at the heart of his side’s struggles. “I was worried about coming here today because it will change, at some point they will hurt someone, but I felt we handled it well,” said Everton boss Sean Dyche. Erling Haaland reacts after his side's draw. Picture: Getty It should have been even worse for Guardiola’s men as Everton spurned a huge chance to snatch all three points deep in stoppage time. Jack Harrison’s shot was blocked after the visitors failed to make the most of a four against two counter-attack. SPURS FALL TO FRESH DEFEAT Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou blamed an injury crisis for his side’s poor form after a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday. Spurs sit 11th in the Premier League after their ninth defeat in 18 games this season. Postecoglou’s men have fared better in other competitions as they have progressed to the League Cup semi-finals and are well on course to reach the Europa League knockout stage. But those extra fixtures are putting a strain on a Spurs squad missing first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and centre-backs Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies. Ange Postecoglou is feeling the pressure of a losing streak and a hefty injury toll. Picture: Getty Anthony Elanga’s first-half goal was enough to lift Forest into third under former Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Tottenham enjoyed over 70 per cent possession but failed to make it count at the City Ground. “We are asking a lot of this group of players, a lot of these guys are playing every three days,” said Postecoglou. “It’s only logical they are not going to be at their sharpest, but they are trying. “A disappointing goal we conceded, but aside from that the boys worked hard and we tried to generate as many opportunities as we could considering the context of the game and how Forest play. We just couldn’t get over the line.” Postecoglou’s defensive options for Sunday’s clash against Wolves were further depleted when Djed Spence was sent off in stoppage time. And the club’s only fit natural centre-back Radu Dragusin limped off late on. “He (Dragusin) was a bit sore,” added Postecoglou. “He hurt his ankle and said he couldn’t continue so we’ll have to wait and see.” Originally published as Manchester City rue blown chance in draw with Everton, Tottenham defeated by Nottingham Forest Football Don't miss out on the headlines from Football. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Football Matildas star melts internet with big news Matildas gun Charli Grant has sent her teammates into meltdown after dropping news of her engagement on Boxing Day, Read more EPL $145m star causes uproar with Christmas pic A sweet family photo has sparked widespread outrage with a $145 million star facing an ugly backlash from his biggest fans. Read moreST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hope Adebayo rushed for 123 yards and two scores, Tak Tateoka threw a touchdown pass and St. Thomas-Minnesota rolled to a 32-9 victory over Dayton on Saturday in a season finale. Dayton scored first on a 24-yard field goal by Danny Baker, but the Tommies (6-6, 5-3 Pioneer Football League) responded with 25 unanswered points on its way to a 22-point advantage at halftime. Adebayo gave the Tommies the lead with an 11-yard touchdown run. Tateoka connected with Colin Chase for a 42-yard score and a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter. Ryan Calcagno returned a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown and senior defensive back Grif Wurtz ran it in for the two-point conversion. Ben Holland kicked a 31-yard field goal with 68 seconds left before intermission. Adebayo bulled his way into the end zone on the first play of the fourth quarter to up the Tommies' lead to 32-3. Drew VanVleet threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jake Coleman late to complete the scoring for the Flyers (6-5, 4-4). Tateoka completed 12 of 21 passes for 136 yards with one interception for St. Thomas-Minnesota. Adebayo did his damage on 22 carries. Chase finished with seven receptions for 101 yards. VanVleet totaled 198 yards on 23-for-43 passing with three interceptions. Coleman caught 10 passes for 107 yards. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday, December 26. He was admitted to the emergency department of AIIMS, Delhi earlier that evening after his health deteriorated. He is survived by his wife Gusharan Kaur and their three daughters. Singh served as a member of the Rajya Sabha till April this year. One of India’s longest serving Prime Ministers, next only to Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Narendra Modi, Manmohan Singh served as India’s PM for a decade for United Progressive Alliances I and II (UPA) — from May 2004 to May 2014. In this period, Singh was at the helm of many important decisions and reforms — the Right to Education Act, the Right to Information Act, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, National Food Security Act and more. Towards the latter half of his first term as Prime Minister, the UPA government was almost toppled after Left parties pulled their support from the coalition due to opposition to the Indo-US nuclear deal, often hailed as ‘historic’. The government then survived a vote of confidence, winning by 19 votes. In his second term, Singh presided over the government as it was battered by allegations of the 2G scandal with regard to alleged irregularities in spectrum allocation, the coal allocation scam (when he was also the coal minister), the Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam.. By the end of his tenure, Singh was often the subject of ridicule, being termed as a ‘puppet prime minister’ and ‘silent prime minister’, after his second term was rocked by a string of controversies, ministers being arrested over corruption allegations, a slumping economy, rising food prices and skyrocketing inflation — and his silence to both economic and political crises. He was subject to criticism not only from the public, but also members of his own party. However, apart from his Prime Ministerial tenure, Singh is largely credited with the 1991 economic liberalisation of India, when he was Finance Minister in then Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao’s cabinet. At the time, India’s balance of payments had swelled, and the country barely had three weeks of foreign exchange reserves to finance imports. With the country near bankruptcy, Singh is credited with the LPG policy — Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation — which led to the opening up of the economy. The rupee was devalued, and the economy saw a turnaround. As Vinod Jose in the Caravan: “As the Finance Minister and then as Prime Minister, Singh quietly but decisively presided over the dismantling of the two foundational principles that had, for decades, defined both the Congress party and the nation: a socialist planned economy and a non-aligned foreign policy.” Singh’s foreign policy is equally a part of his legacy as much as his political career in India by expanding relations with multiple countries including the United States, China and Pakistan. Singh also had a run in the bureaucracy prior to active political life. In 1971, he became the economic adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Within a year, he was the Chief Economic Adviser in the Finance Ministry, and then the Secretary in the Finance Ministry from 1976. He was also the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 1982, and the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission in 1985. Prior to being chosen as India’s Finance Minister in 1991, Singh was the advisor to the Prime Minister on economic affairs. It was then that he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, a position he held for five terms till 2019. He has never been a member of the Lok Sabha. Born in a village in the Punjab province of undivided India on September 26, 1932, Manmohan Singh was born to a dry fruits trader. He completed his matriculation examination from the Punjab University in 1948. He then studied economics at the University of Cambridge in the UK degree in 1957. He then completed his D.Phil in Economics at Oxford University in 1962. He has taught economics at Panjab University, the Delhi School of Economics, and has had a stint at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the UN’s trade body. In 1987, he was conferred the Padma Vibhushan. Towards the fag end of his second and final term as Prime Minister, Singh had said that he did not believe that he was a weak PM, and that “history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or for that matter the Opposition in Parliament”. With the current state of the Indian economy, that may already be coming true.Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say