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Wednesday’s briefing: Jota saves Liverpool and Arsenal lose Jesus

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Diogo Jota came off the bench to score …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Fires postpone Wednesday’s Kings-Flames game at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers set to play there Thursday

LA Times

The NHL has postponed Wednesday night’s scheduled game between the Kings and the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena because of the wildfires burning across L.A. County. “We appreciate the League’s support in keeping our fans, staff, and players safe.” The Kings said the game will be rescheduled for a later date and tickets for Wednesday’s game will be valid on …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Trump claims US is global ‘laughing stock’ as he plans ‘victory rally’ day before inauguration: Live updates

The Independent

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55 years ago

At least 14 killed in New Orleans after driver intentionally rams into crowd on Bourbon Street

CNN

Wednesday’s truck attack in New Orleans follows a long history of assailants turning cars and trucks into weapons. Al Qaeda’s branch in Yemen published a 2010 article called “The Ultimate Mowing Machine,” encouraging followers to “mow down the enemies of Allah.” It promoted the use of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks because “the stronger the better.” “To achieve maximum carnage, you need …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

Al Jazeera

Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast. Jim Ireland, the director of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, said he saw many burns and “blast-type injuries” when he arrived at the site of the explosion, including from shrapnel. “Because combating illegal fireworks has been a priority, we …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Happy holidays IndiGo launches direct flights from Kolkata to Phuket, check timings

India TV News

IndiGo airlines on Friday launched direct flights connecting Kolkata and Phuket in Thailand. Kolkata to Phuket flight As per the officials, the new route is set to meet the growing demand for travel between India and Southeast Asia. The boarding passes were handed over to the passengers of the first flight to Phuket in the presence of designated officials of …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Luka Dončić suffers left calf injury, exits Mavericks’ Christmas game vs. Timberwolves

New York Times

DALLAS — Luka Dončić, who led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals last spring, had to exit the teams’ Christmas matchup early. Late in the second quarter, Dončić limped off the court after suffering what the team said was a left calf strain. pic.twitter.com/R8xlcLdeHQ — NBA on ESPN December 25, 2024 Without Dončić, the …

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4 weeks ago

’Thinner and greyer’: Sean Diddy Combs’ shocking weight-loss points to astonishing details about prison

Live Mint

As detention at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center begins to take a toll on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the disgraced music mogul looked noticeably “thinner and greyer” during his recent court hearing. Reporting for the Law and Crime Network, Elizabeth Millner said, “He appeared just astonishingly thinner, which you can expect inside a federal detention centre for a couple of months now.” …

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4 weeks ago

High school basketball: Wednesday’s scores from boys’ and girls’ games

LA Times

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS Alhambra 52, L.A. Wilson 44 Arbor View 49, Rancho Verde 54 Arleta 55, Garfield 47 Bishop Gorman 72, Westchester 60 California School for the Deaf 69, Sherman Indian 45 Capistrano Valley Christian 79, Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas 45 Cathedral 68, Compton 61 Chaparral 79, Carter 51 Chino 80, Bourgade Catholic 61 Cimarron-Memorial …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Slot set to rest some Liverpool stars for League Cup quarterfinal clash against Southampton

The Hindu

Arne Slot says he is not surprised that Liverpool is flying on all fronts just months after he replaced Jurgen Klopp as he prepares to rest some stars for its League Cup quarterfinal against Southampton. Slot said at Tuesday’s pre-match press conference that it was “normal for Liverpool to be fighting for every trophy and to be for a long …

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1 month ago

High school basketball: Wednesday’s scores from boys’ and girls’ games

LA Times

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS Adelanto 59, Ridgecrest Burroughs 44 Agoura 76, Royal 65 Anaheim Canyon 85, Murrieta Valley 77 Arleta 65, San Fernando 55 Animo Watts 47, Magnolia Science 23 Bernstein 81, Roybal 61 Birmingham 69, Bolsa Grande 31 Brentwood 52, Arcadia 51 Cajon 58, Rialto 53 Capistrano Valley 60, Laguna Beach 40 Capistrano Valley Christian 66, Troy …

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1 month ago

Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

LA Times

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. A CIA analyst accused of leaking top secret details ahead of a planned Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year will remain jailed pending trial, a judge has ordered. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles overrules a magistrate who said last week that Asif …

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1 month ago

Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

Associated Press

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A CIA analyst charged with leaking top secret details ahead of a planned Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year will remain jailed pending trial, a judge ordered Wednesday. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles overrules a magistrate who said last week that Asif Rahman, 34, of Vienna, Virginia, could be free on restrictions …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mikel Arteta delivers fresh Arsenal injury update after draw at Fulham

India Today

Mikel Arteta has provided a fresh injury update ahead of Arsenal's upcoming Champions League clash with AS Monaco, following his side's 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. "We are hopeful, but it's more a question for the doctors and physios to give us a clearer picture," Arteta told reporters after the match. The Fulham draw leaves Arsenal second in the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Queensland parliament to roll back 'family friendly' hours to benefit regional MPs

ABC

The Queensland government has scrapped so-called "family friendly" hours at state parliament, arguing the change will allow more debate time and benefit regional MPs. "By moving committee meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays, regional MPs will be able to maximise community engagement on the weekends and fly in for parliament on Monday morning." Queensland MP and Katter's Australian Party leader Robbie …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Christian Pulisic to undergo scan on suspected calf injury

New York Times

Milan and USMNT forward Christian Pulisic is set to undergo a scan on a suspected calf injury that forced him off in the first half of Friday’s defeat to Atalanta. Pulisic had been having a great game but Ruben looked bright,” Milan manager Paulo Fonseca said at full time. “I don’t think that was our problem, our problem was our …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Manchester City boss Guardiola still in the dark on De Bruyne contract situation

The Hindu

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne’s future at the club is still uncertain with coach Pep Guardiola remaining coy on whether the Belgian will sign an extension to his expiring contract. The 33-year-old De Bruyne scored a goal and set up another as City won for the first time in eight games on Wednesday in a 3-0 Premier League victory …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappe 'issues dressing-room rallying cry after missing another penalty in Athletic Bilbao defeat as struggling Real Madrid star states that he wants to be the leader of the team'

Daily Mail

The Frenchman missed two penalties in defeats in the space of seven days Kylian Mbappe has endured an underwhelming start to the season in Spain Kylian Mbappe reportedly held talks with some of Real Madrid's key players following Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, stating his intention to be more a leader going forward. Mbappe saw his spot-kick saved in …

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Julen Lopetegui set to ESCAPE the sack at West Ham, despite board level talks over replacing him, as he faces must-win game against Gary O'Neil's Wolves

Daily Mail

Julen Lopetegui is set to remain in charge of West Ham for the clash with Wolves Julen Lopetegui is expected to stay in charge of West Ham for Monday’s clash against Wolves but still faces a fight to keep his job. The Hammers hierarchy have held crunch talks today to decide Lopetegui’s future, with the prospect of sacking their head …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata to Phuket nonstop: IndiGo launches affordable flights to Thailand’s paradise

Hindustan Times

Starting December 27, low-cost carrier IndiGo will begin operating direct flights between Kolkata and Phuket, the airline said on Friday. Explore Thailand’s largest island with IndiGo’s new flights This will be IndiGo’s second direct flight to Phuket, following Delhi. "We are pleased to further expand our network into Thailand, from Kolkata, now adding a daily flight to Phuket in addition …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IndiGo announces Kolkata-Phuket flight from Dec 27

Deccan Chronicle

Starting December 27, low-cost carrier IndiGo will begin operating direct flights between Kolkata and Phuket, the airline said on Friday.This will be IndiGo's second direct flight to Phuket, following Delhi.The new route will expand IndiGo's global network and cater to the growing number of tourists from India to Thailand, the airline said in a statement. "We are pleased to further …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been playing with a broken ankle since Week 4

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, who began the season as if shot from a cannon, has looked a lot more ordinary over the past two months. Wednesday, he revealed why: He’s been playing with a fractured ankle since the 49ers’ Week 4 win over the New England Patriots. You’ve got to get out there and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pope to make late Italian teenager Carlo Acutis the first millennial and digital saint on April 27

Deccan Chronicle

ROME: Pope Francis said he will canonize Carlo Acutis next April, setting the eagerly awaited date for the late teenager to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial and digital saint. Francis made the announcement at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday, saying he would proclaim the church's youngest contemporary saint during the Jubilee of Adolescents at the …

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Pope to make late Italian teenager Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint

India Today

Pope Francis said he will canonise Carlo Acutis next April, setting the eagerly awaited date for the late teenager to become the Catholic Church's first millennial and digital-era saint. Francis made the announcement at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday, saying he would proclaim the church's youngest contemporary saint during the Jubilee of Adolescents at the Vatican …

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Wednesday’s briefing: Jota saves Liverpool and Arsenal lose Jesus

Fires postpone Wednesday’s Kings-Flames game at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers set to play there Thursday

Trump claims US is global ‘laughing stock’ as he plans ‘victory rally’ day before inauguration: Live updates

At least 14 killed in New Orleans after driver intentionally rams into crowd on Bourbon Street

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

Happy holidays IndiGo launches direct flights from Kolkata to Phuket, check timings

Luka Dončić suffers left calf injury, exits Mavericks’ Christmas game vs. Timberwolves

’Thinner and greyer’: Sean Diddy Combs’ shocking weight-loss points to astonishing details about prison

High school basketball: Wednesday’s scores from boys’ and girls’ games

Slot set to rest some Liverpool stars for League Cup quarterfinal clash against Southampton

High school basketball: Wednesday’s scores from boys’ and girls’ games

Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

Mikel Arteta delivers fresh Arsenal injury update after draw at Fulham

Queensland parliament to roll back 'family friendly' hours to benefit regional MPs

Christian Pulisic to undergo scan on suspected calf injury

Manchester City boss Guardiola still in the dark on De Bruyne contract situation

Kylian Mbappe 'issues dressing-room rallying cry after missing another penalty in Athletic Bilbao defeat as struggling Real Madrid star states that he wants to be the leader of the team'

Julen Lopetegui set to ESCAPE the sack at West Ham, despite board level talks over replacing him, as he faces must-win game against Gary O'Neil's Wolves

Kolkata to Phuket nonstop: IndiGo launches affordable flights to Thailand’s paradise

IndiGo announces Kolkata-Phuket flight from Dec 27

49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been playing with a broken ankle since Week 4

Pope to make late Italian teenager Carlo Acutis the first millennial and digital saint on April 27

Pope to make late Italian teenager Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint