After playing big minutes in three games in four nights, Nikola Jokic decided to get his triple-double accomplished early Wednesday night. Jokic sat the entire fourth quarter of the 19-13 Denver Nuggets’ 139-120 win over the 18-16 Atlanta Hawks after the Nuggets had a 20-point lead after three quarters. He earned that rest after scoring 23 points, dishing 15 assists and grabbing 17 rebounds for his league-leading 14th triple-double of the season. He almost got there before halftime. In his first two quarters, Jokic had 14 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. The Nuggets scored 74 points before halftime and…
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As he gears up to retake the presidency of the United States this month, Donald Trump has spontaneously begun threatening to retake the Panama Canal, as well. Per the incoming president’s recent tantrums on social media, Panama is “ripping off” the US with “ridiculous” fees to use the interoceanic waterway and principal conduit for global commerce. As Trump sees it, the Central American country’s behaviour is especially objectionable “knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the US”. Trump has also baselessly alleged that Chinese troops are currently operating the canal. In reality, of course, the Panama…
Authorities are investigating a possible military connection between the New Orleans car-ramming suspect and the person who died after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Las Vegas’ Trump International Hotel on New Year’s Day, two law enforcement sources familiar with the cases told NBC News. The potential link was just one thread being pulled by officials Thursday, who were also searching a site in Texas a day after a man drove a pick-up truck flying an ISIS flag into New Orleans’ busy Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, killing 15 people and injuring at least 30 others. The FBI is investigating it as a terrorist…
By Ambassador Yoon Seongmee – Korea is hosting APEC for the first time in 20 years, focusing on innovation, digitalization and sustainability. In 2024, we embarked on a journey to Peru under the theme of “Empower, Include, Grow”. Under this theme, we shared ideas on inclusive and interconnected growth, digitalization and innovation to promote formal and global economy, and sustainable growth for resilient development. These discussions culminated in the Leaders’ declaration in Lima about three weeks ago. Now, we are bringing the discussion across the Pacific to Korea. Korea is holding APEC for the first time in 20 years. Last…
Where Dancehall music now seems to be Jamaica’s signature music, the African continent continues to rise as a beacon for powerful, conscious, and impactful reggae. One such example is ይቅናህ (Courage), the latest release from Ras Biruk Tsehay, also known as “Barky.” This deeply roots-inspired track is a lyrical masterpiece crafted to inspire every Ethiopian. The song carries a strong message, urging Ethiopians to overcome challenges, work harder, and reclaim the greatness of their ancient civilization—a legacy dating back thousands of years to Abyssinia, the world’s oldest independent nation. With themes of peace, love, and unity, ይቅናህ serves as both a rallying cry and…
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers sounded like a quarterback who knows this Sunday’s home game against the 8-8 Miami Dolphins will be his last as a member of the New York Jets. Rodgers also hinted he could retire regardless of whether or not a new Jets regime asks him to stick around for another season.”I need a break mentally, and I don’t want to make a decision until I’ve been able to rest mentally and physically,” Rodgers explained, as shared by Zack Rosenblatt and Cale Clinton of The Athletic. “Because really since Sept. 11 [2023], it feels like I’ve been rehabbing and training…
In the Louisiana city of New Orleans, the new year began with a horrible tragedy after a man ploughed his truck into a crowd of revellers in the early hours of January 1, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens of others. The attacker was soon formally identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old United States citizen from the neighbouring state of Texas. As the story unfolded, news outlets zeroed in on two key details mentioned in the FBI’s preliminary statement on the incident: an ISIL (ISIS) flag was found in Jabbar’s vehicle, and his social media accounts contained posts…
The NYPD’s former highest-ranking uniformed officer has been suspended from the department, and multiple locations tied to him, including his home, have been searched in what is now apparently a federal criminal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, the head of the nation’s largest police force confirmed Thursday. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch referred additional questions about Jeffrey Maddrey, who resigned last month from his post as the NYPD’s chief of department amid allegations he pressured a lieutenant into sex acts in exchange for overtime and other perks, to federal prosecutors in Manhattan. They had no immediate comment Thursday. The investigation is…
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Avanti West Coast who work as train station managers are walking out today (Thursday, January 2) amid a dispute over rest-day working. Passengers are being used to check timetables before starting their journeys and, if you would rather not travel during the strike, tickets for today are valid until Saturday, January 4. If you’ve decided to cancel your planned travel, then you can apply for a refund. Here’s the full information on the latest strike and when others are scheduled for this year. Which train services are affected? Today’s industrial…
It’s a shame Ohio State Buckeyes freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is ineligible for the 2025 NFL Draft. A player must be out of high school for three years to be eligible for the NFL Draft. The rule makes some sense. Most freshmen need time to develop. However, Smith (6-foot-3, 215 pounds) looks like an exception.While watching Ohio State dismantle Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler tweeted Smith would be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft. He also compared him to former Atlanta Falcons…