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Scholastic basketball roundup | Bishop McCort, Windber girls to meet in title gameMnangagwa’s security panics, rushes him to safety after parliament plunged into darknessA trio of federal agencies are considering whether to pursue additional environmental guidelines for the Columbia River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration and the Bureau of Reclamation are conducting the review to comply with an agreement reached late last year after litigation by regional Native nations and environmental groups. Environmental groups and tribes are holding out hope the agencies will recommend the removal of Snake River dams, which seemed likely only a few years ago. But, with Republicans set to control Congress and the White House in less than two months, it’s unclear what will happen. The guidelines at the center of the debate are collectively called the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement. Despite the dense, bureaucratic name, the document is important because it shapes many crucial aspects of the Columbia River’s management — including how much water is used by dams to generate hydroelectricity versus how much passes over their spillways to help young salmon safely make it to the ocean. The federal agencies began work on the current environmental impact statement in 2016 and finalized it in 2020. Groups had anticipated the 2020 environmental impact statement to finally settle the conflict over four dams on the Lower Snake River. They produce about 5 percent of the region’s electricity but contribute to salmon’s struggles by preventing endangered fish from reaching historic spawning grounds. However, the 2020 document did not recommend their removal. Native nations and environmental groups sued. The recent litigation came after more than three decades of legal battles over the government’s efforts to save endangered salmon runs, which environmental groups argue are inadequate. Following the 2020 litigation, the Biden administration in 2021 stepped in, halting this most recent round to give parties time to negotiate an agreement. The Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, reached in 2023, paused litigation for five to 10 years. It also mandated the government review the recent environmental impact statement, conduct new research and potentially produce a supplement to the document that would change the government’s stance on issues like Snake River dam removal. “To get a stay in that litigation, we agreed to some things,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Tom Conning said. “And one of those things is environmental compliance.” That compliance could lead to a supplemental environmental impact statement or the slightly less significant step of a supplemental environmental assessment. Or it could lead to nothing at all. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a supplemental environmental impact statement is required when an agency “makes substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant to its environmental concerns” or when “there are substantial new circumstances or information about the significance of adverse effects that bear on the analysis.” In a follow up email, Conning said the agency is looking at things that have changed since 2020, specifically citing: changes to the Columbia River system’s 14 federal dam and reservoir projects; species that have since been listed by the Endangered Species Act; changes in Columbia River flows from the pending Columbia River Treaty with Canada; and newly published research. When asked if the agencies are considering Snake River dam removal, Conning said the dams are a part of the Columbia River system, but the agencies are “looking at the system as a whole and not necessarily individual projects.” Earth Justice lawyer Amanda Goodin said her organization expects to find out what approach the agencies are taking through a notice of intent from the trio by the end of this fall. It’s currently unclear how the January transition from the Biden administration to another Trump presidency will impact the agencies’ decision-making. Goodin said it’s likely it will have some effect, but the specifics remain to be seen. She noted removing the Snake River dams — when combined with significant investment in areas like Lewiston, Idaho, that would lose local revenue — would be a win for environmentalists, Native nations and the region’s economy. But Goodin added that “decision documents that came out of the last Trump administration showed no interest in that kind of win-win solution. And, in fact, (they) were pretty fine condemning salmon to extinction.” The Corps’ Conning said the coming change in administrations will not change anything the agency is doing. “Right now, we don’t (expect) basically any impact,” he said. “It’s not like we can really speculate at this point what the incoming administration or the next Congress might do.” Republicans, who will control the presidency and both the chambers of Congress after January 2025, have opposed Snake River dam removal. During his first term, President-elect Donald Trump showed a clear preference for cutting environmental protections for fish and ecosystems, instead increasing the amount of river water available across the West for farming. That’s a stance he doubled down on while campaigning this summer, The Columbian reported last month. To Goodin, the stakes of the federal agencies’ potential action could not be higher — or more time sensitive. “The science has made clear that we are in an extinction crisis and that we really have to act with urgency here if we don’t want to lose some of these (salmon) runs,” she said. “We don’t really have time for half measures. We don’t really have time for inaction.” “And if the federal government decides to not live up to its obligation and not to keep moving forward with the agreement,” she continued, “then anything’s on the table — anything that we can do to buy the fish more time, anything that we can do to keep this moving forward.” Whatever the agencies decide on Snake River dam removal, Goodin acknowledged that issue will ultimately have to be decided by Congress. This article was first published by The Columbian through the Murrow News Fellow program, managed by Washington State University.

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WATCH: Texas, Texas A&M Staffers Get Into Pregame ScuffleDrake caused a massive uproar thanks to his legal petition against Universal Music Group and Spotify for their alleged artificial inflation of "Not Like Us" in terms of sales. The news even hit mainstream media, and CNN recently asked journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy about the whole endeavor. Specifically, they went over Drizzy's claim that Apple's Siri would play "Not Like Us" when asked about Certified Lover Boy , which became one of the more viral tech-related stories from the Kendrick Lamar battle. Krishnamurthy explained that there are multiple nuanced reasons as to why this occurred for some people that deserve an explanation. "So I'm going to be honest," Sowmya Krishnamurthy explained concerning the Drake and Kendrick Lamar situation. "I actually did the test during this time, and it did work . When you said, 'Hey Siri, play Certified Lover Boy ,' it did play 'Not Like Us.' It did, yes. I actually posted a video on my YouTube and social media. But I think we all knew that it was pulling from the lyrics. So I think Apple could have an argument that people were searching for that song, or that's what their algorithm was kicking up. Because it is not just titles, but also lyrics. So there's a little bit of nuance there." Read More: J Cole Claims That Jay-Z Once Told Drake To Give Cole A Hit Single "Yeah, that's what a lot of industry insiders are saying," Sowmya Krishnamurthy replied when asked about whether it's plausible that Drake could've benefitted from the same alleged practices that Kendrick Lamar allegedly benefitted from. "For the entirety of his career, Drake really has enjoyed this privilege. Being an industry darling, being the most streamed artist on Spotify for hip-hop. Even now, like, the last time I checked, his monthly uniques on Spotify are more than Kendrick. If we go back to 2018, there was a huge campaign where every single Spotify playlist was Drake. Whether it was hip-hop, pop, country, gospel. So these campaigns by these streaming services or companies, they're not uncommon. But the question is, is Drake now bitter or whining because he's not the beneficiary?" "I think a lot," Sowmya Krishnamurthy answered a question about how much this hurts Drake's credibility . "You know, it's one thing to lose a rap battle... [shake] the hand of your adversary and say, 'Hey, good game.' I think that's good sportsmanship. But this, to me, just really seems like whining. It seems like when things don't go as well. I think you alluded to this earlier. It has that very much 'Stop the steal' energy. That doesn't do too well in hip-hop." Read More: XXXTentacion’s Killer Points To Drake In Appeal Brief

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has been ruled out in the third quarter with a concussion. Slay, 33, was injured on the Rams’ first drive of the second half. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are Slay was replaced by veteran Isaiah Rodgers, who was targeted on a 3rd-and-16 pass to Puka Nacua. Rodgers had tight coverage on the play but the ref ruled DPI, which set up a touchdown for the Rams. During this season, Rodgers has been called upon several times in relief of Slay, who has dealt with several injuries. In the first quarter, Slay had to leave for one play when he and Reed Blankenship collided while trying to make a tackle on Rams running back Kyren Williams on the first drive of the game. The two Eagles’ defenders collided as Williams went for a 23-yard gain. Isaiah Rodgers replaced Slay and Tristin McCollum replaced Blankenship but both starters returned for the next drive. On his very first defensive snap of the game, Rodgers forced a fumble that was recovered by Nakobe Dean. It was just his second forced fumble in his NFL career. Complete coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles and their NFL rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Subscribe to Eagle Eye anywhere you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify | Stitcher | Simplecast | RSS | Watch on YouTube

Isabella Carlson’s potato rolls are the stuff of legend. Each holiday season, her four children and 12 grandchildren savor the fluffy rolls, which bake together in a pan and come out the size of baseballs. Hot from the oven. Slathered in butter. Tasting them now, “it’s like you’re coming home,” said Kim Hedlund, of Wadena, one of Carlson’s daughters. No one knows the origin of the recipe; it could have been a clipping from Good Housekeeping. But to the people who knew the feisty and funny Carlson, these were “mom’s rolls,” simple as that. The rolls are so closely linked to this family matriarch and church camp cook that her daughters put the recipe on Carlson’s headstone when she died in 2016. In a cemetery in Ponto Lake, Minn., about 30 miles southeast of Walker, anyone can walk up to the stone flanked by two hummingbird figurines — Carlson’s favorite bird — and leave with the instructions to take one family’s tradition and make it their own. People are also reading... Headstones are getting more personal as families seek to memorialize their loved ones with unique details from their lives. “Beloved,” “loving” and “devoted”; “sister,” “father” and “wife” — those words describe only a small part of a person’s contributions to society, their interests, or the way they held a family together. Clip-art-style images — flowers, bears, religious symbols — only meet the needs of some mourners. But as people add more to the headstones of their family members, the business of making them is changing. “It has become a different business than it was when I got into it. There’s way more personalization,” said Julia Gustafson, who hand-etches details onto headstones at Two Rivers Monuments in Elk River. Gustafson, known as “the Headstone Lady,” meets with customers under a banner that reads, “What do you really want on your tombstone?” She interviews them to identify what was important to them or to their loved one, and comes up with a plan to depict those sentiments on the memorial. “I tell people, ‘This is your story. We’re not all going to be written about in history books, but we can write your story in stone,’” Gustafson said. For many people, a life story will inevitably reveal a favorite food. A few headstones in Minnesota cemeteries have quite literally taken a signature recipe to the grave , with etchings that preserve mom’s cookies, an uncle’s barbecue sauce or a grandmother’s apple pie. On one of her favorite food-related headstones, Gustafson etched a woman’s handwritten recipe for cottage cheese bread, index card and all. Cooking and eating beloved dishes can be a visceral way to stir up memories of a loved one . Tastes and scents of a favorite dish can bring people right back to childhood, or to a recurring holiday meal. “It’s the best recipes, the signature dish that everyone brings to the community potluck or always to the family’s feasting. The ones everyone’s been waiting their whole lifetime to make,” said Candi L. Cann, a professor of religion at Baylor University and author of the book “Dying to Eat.” Cann has noticed gravestone recipes at cemeteries near her in Texas — and she’s not surprised. The tradition of honoring the deceased through food is ancient, from Roman times to Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico to the Protestant communal repast. “That lunch after the funeral is a place that allows for people to sit around and talk about the dead and kind of put them in the past, and so in that way, it functions as an opening for memory and a way in which you can tell stories,” Cann said. Archivist Rosie Grant knows of at least four Minnesota headstones with recipes, and there are more in the works. It’s one of the highest concentrations in any state, she said. She’s found 45 of them worldwide, mostly in North America. Grant is writing a cookbook featuring headstone recipes, “To Die For,” which will be released in the fall of 2025. (Disclosure: The book will feature a recipe from this reporter’s mother.) The researcher became interested in the subject when she was a library science graduate student and interned at a cemetery to study its archive system. She found out about a recipe that was carved on a headstone and decided to attempt it in the kitchen. Now she travels to cemeteries whenever she learns of a recipe that’s been set in stone, and brings her homemade version of the dish to the site, documenting the visits on social media. In Ponto Lake, Carlson’s potato roll recipe is etched onto the back of a shiny black granite headstone. If you didn’t know it was there, it would be easy to miss. Last week, Grant was lying on her back in a fresh blanket of snow while trying to take a picture of the recipe without capturing her reflection. In front of the stone, she placed the plastic bag of frozen homemade potato rolls she brought with her from California. “The art of taking pictures of graves,” Grant lamented, chuckling as she wiped away snow. Cemeteries, Grant said, “are an archive of a community.” She finds many of the recipes from another kind of community: Facebook groups that draw other “cemetery enthusiasts.” It’s how she connected with Gustafson — it’s a small world among cemetery fans — and the two met in her shop on Grant’s latest Minnesota sojourn. Grant also meets with and interviews family members when she can track them down. Over breakfast in a Pine River, Minn., cafe, she held up her bag of potato rolls, showing them to Isabella Carlson’s two daughters, who beamed upon seeing it. “They’re really delicious,” Grant said. For Carlson’s descendants, “mother, grandmother, sister and friend” was essential information to put on Carlson’s memorial, but it wasn’t enough. Carlson went by “Ise” or “Grandma” to her family and the thousands of campers who ate her food in the dining hall at Spirit in the Pines camp in Hackensack. She was a cosmetologist. She deeply loved Elvis. She always had an art project at the ready for her grandkids. And cooking for her family meant the world to her. The decision to share her recipe on her headstone came easily, her daughters said. Now, anyone can get a taste of what it was like to know, and be nourished by, Ise. “It’s who she is and what she represented,” said Carlson’s daughter Tammy Frericks, of Albany, Minn. “It just warms your heart to know she’s still shining.” Makes 45. In Loving Memory: Mother, Grandmother, Friend. Directions In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 2⁄3 cup warm water. In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, potatoes, salt, yeast mixture, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough ball. Shape into a ball; do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and then divide into thirds. Shape each portion into 15 balls and arrange in three greased 9-inch round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pans to cool on a wire rack. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

1 2 Jaipur: Days after the horrific LPG tanker accident and explosion on Ajmer-Jaipur highway, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday announced a special campaign starting in Jan to raise awareness about road safety, including programmes in schools, colleges, and workplaces. He also called for ensuring strict adherence to traffic rules, determining responsibility for road accidents, and taking stern action against violators. Sharma was addressing a road safety review meeting at his residence on Thursday. NHAI officials were also present at the meeting. The CM announced formation of a divisional-level road safety task force and integration of emergency services under Emergency Response Support System. He proposed a ‘6E strategy' (Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Care, Evaluation, Engagement) for controlling road accidents and ensuring better care for those injured. He instructed closing all illegal cuts, removing encroachments, ensuring standard road furniture, preventing stray animals on roads, ensuring vehicle fitness, and taking strict action against overloading and overcrowding in vehicles. He emphasised regular evaluation of safety measures and analysing causes of road accidents. He stressed on identifying accident-prone areas for immediate improvement and prioritising the repair of identified black spots across the state. "Modern technology such as CCTV cameras and speed monitoring devices should be used, and an automated challan system should be implemented," he said. Sharma also said the state govt will allocate land for a hostel to be named after the three ‘Sahibzadas', martyrted sons of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Govind Singh. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .(ECNS)--China and France are both ancient civilizations, so we must stay curious about each other's cultures while respecting our differences, said Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former prime minister of France and president of the Foundation Prospective and Innovation (FPI), during the 6th China-France Cultural Forum held from Nov. 12 to 14 in Deauville, France. Raffarin emphasized that while cultural divides between the two countries persist, the forum aims to bridge these gaps, fostering mutual understanding between the two peoples. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France. As important representatives of Eastern and Western civilizations, both countries have a long history of mutual appreciation and admiration. The world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. Over the years, China and France have increased their interactions, exchange and communication in various fields, playing an exemplary role in conducting dialogue among different civilizations. From seeking common ground to mutual respect Exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations thrive on an open-minded approach that seeks common ground while respecting differences. During the opening ceremony, founder of Yishu 8 Christine Cayol shared her thoughts on the founding of the China-France Cultural Forum. She said the idea was transformed into reality thanks to the collective efforts of artists from both countries, who are dedicated to promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. So far, the forum has become a flagship event for cultural exchanges between China and France and has been incorporated into the high-level people-to-people exchange mechanism between the two countries. In 2009, Cayol founded Yishu 8, based in both Beijing and Paris, to foster cultural exchanges between French and Chinese artists. Philippe Augier, mayor of Deauville, noted that cultural openness fosters mutual understanding while cultural dialogue promotes people-to-people exchanges. Deauville, the host city for this year’s forum, is known for its rich history and unique geographic location. It has frequently hosted exhibitions showcasing Chinese art, enhancing cultural understanding between the two sides. Besides, Lu Shaye, China's ambassador to France, underscored the friendly relations between Deauville and China, which is a microcosm of Sino-French cultural exchanges. Inheritance and innovation go hand in hand The theme of this year’s forum is "Inheritance and Innovation of Civilizations: 60-year Cooperation and Development Between China and France". At the forum, participants emphasized the importance of art innovation and people-to-people exchanges. Ding Zhongli, president of the Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA) and vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said that the theme of this year’s forum highlights the precious Sino-French friendship, which should be carried forward from generation to generation. “Today, we live in an internet age where many young people build their social circles online. They are impacted by emerging media,” said Mao Weitao, vice chairman of the China Theatre Association and chairman of Dramatist Association of Zhejiang Province. He noted that traditional drama and theatrical arts are gradually declining. However, he pointed out that today, some young people present tradition with a fresh perspective, which is gaining popularity. Culture serves as a bridge for mutual understanding, with ancient books and emerging technologies serving as windows to our understanding of each other, said Arnaud de Puyfontaine, chairman and CEO of Vivendi. The civilizations of China and France are vibrant and enduring, with cultural exchanges that never cease, he concluded.

A big story going around mass media in Japan is the rise in yamibaito (literally “dark part-time jobs”). This is when an anonymous employer advertises on social media or elsewhere online, offering temptingly high pay for a one-time job. However, it isn’t until people respond that they learn the “job” involves committing robbery or fraud. If they refuse, they then face threats from the employers which sometimes pressures them into going through with the crime against their better judgment. It’s been appearing in news reports for a few years now, originally involving smash-and-grab style thefts or heists of Pokemon cards but more recently involving things such as violent home invasions. Police across the nation have been stepping up efforts to combat yamibaito and are putting out awareness-raising campaigns to teach people the signs that they might be getting roped into illegal activity before it’s too late. These efforts also appear to have an unlikely ally in Japan’s vast organized crime network of the yakuza. Last month, the Eleventh Generation Himonya Family of the Inagawa-kai, posted the following announcement at the entrance to their headquarters: “Announcement: There have recently been many instances of yamibaito, telephone fraud, and robberies, but the Himonya Family will take strict action against such people and groups operating in the Family’s territory (Shinagawa Ward, Ota Ward, parts of Setagaya Ward, parts of Meguro Ward). We are working to create a safe community. Eleventh Generation Himonya Family” In addition, the Sixth Generation Yamaguchi-gumi, the largest yakuza group in Japan, is said to have repeatedly issued orders prohibiting yakuza involvement in yamibaito. However, some feel this is all just a PR move to distance the main groups from yamibaito activity. Naturally, when crime occurs in an organized fashion like this, all eyes turn to organized crime and Fukuoka police even raided the Dojin-kai group on suspicion they were involved in yamibaito. There are also so many off-shoots and sub-groups that could be involved without the higher-ups knowing either deliberately or indeliberately. Readers of the news are also divided on whether the yakuza are behind this particular brand of organized crime or not. “Those guys are all too old to use the internet.” “Yakuza aren’t really known for robbing people indiscriminately like yamibaito does though.” “This isn’t about honor or anything. The bosses are just ducking responsibility.” “They also say they don’t sell drugs, but they just turn a blind eye when lower level groups do it.” “I can see how the yakuza could be involved, but I don’t get why this is getting so big now.” “The yakuza can just get some low-level group to do it and then disavow them if they get caught.” “Yamibaito worsens public order and safety for minimal financial gain, which isn’t the yakuza’s style.” “Let them fight.” “Tell the yakuza to put their money where their mouth is and put an end to yamibaito.” Actions certainly do speak louder than words, so until the yakuza personally busts up a yamibaito ring and exposes who’s behind it, we’ll have to hold back enthusiasm at them publicly denouncing it. Sources: Daily Shincho, My Game News Flash Read more stories from SoraNews24. -- Yakuza bosses struggling to upgrade phones from 3G -- Shocking daylight smash-and-grab robbery occurs at shop in Tokyo’s fanciest neighborhood【Vid】 -- Trick or Trafficking? Japanese mafia hand out candy to kids on Halloween, get away with it againExela Technologies Inc (XELA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Growth Amidst Challenges

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ARSENAL 3-0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO, the Nottingham Forest manager, summed up the scene afterwards when he reminded reporters his side had come to London with high expectations, in and outside the club, of ending Arsenal’s season. Just over a quarter of the way there, but it already felt like a win or bust for Mikel Arteta’s men after four matches without victory. Arsenal had been arguably fragile, definitely unconvincing, in their previous 11 matches and one more failure at a time when their fans and manager alike had called for a restart would have been catastrophic for their title aspirations. Are Arsenal back? Too soon to tell, but the vibe is, the energy is and, most importantly, so is their captain and leader Martin Odegaard. Team him up with a hungry Bukayo Saka and the emerging talent of teen Ethan Nwaneri and there is some cause for hope on the huge assumption this is just the start of a strong run between now and the end of the year. One of the players returning from injury in a vastly changed starting line-up was summer signing Ricardo Calafiori. The Italian defender was not quite up to pace but his competitive, winning attitude is infectious and summed up the positivity returning to their squad. Calafiori pointed out how he can see opponents “hate playing against them” when he discussed the twin threat of Saka and Odegaard. This was only the fifth time they have played together and Saka‘s stats are better in every area when they are twinned. Saka broke Forest’s spirit with a 15th minute wonder strike. He could have had a first-half hat trick. Thomas Partey killed it with a long-range pearler shortly after halftime and Nwaneri polished it all off with his late effort. Calafiori was almost lost for words when asked to describe the talent of Nwaneri, who replaced Odegaard as a late sub to score his first Premier League goal. Only Cesc Fabregas was younger in Arsenal history when he got his first. England youngster Nwaneri turns 18 next Spring and is being man-managed by Arteta and his staff daily to ensure the Premier League’s youngest-ever player (he was 15 when he started at Brentford a couple of years ago) fulfils his potent potential. “I don’t think I have even seen a 17-year-old like that,” Calafiori said. “He can be really good. I'm really happy for him but he really deserved his goal. He's a pure talent. For sure you will see more on the pitch and he can help us as well.” Odegaard, playing his first home game since August due to injury, has walked similar steps to Nwaneri. The Norwegian has a close relationship with his young team-mate. He was courted by Europe’s finest, including Arsenal, when he signed for Real Madrid aged 16. At 25, he has found his voice, feet and home in Arteta’s rebuild. Calafiori added: “You can feel it when he is back. You just can feel it when he's missing because he gives us a lot of energy, a lot of quality as well. And you see him, with Bukayo, what they did is unbelievable. I cannot tell you one thing Martin adds, but something we all feel. You can feel it if he is on or off the pitch. When it's missing, you can feel it.” Recent injuries and Tuesday’s Champions League tie could have influenced Arteta’s decision to make five changes from the side that drew at Chelsea before the international break. He explained afterwards he felt the side needed a shake up and some of his fringe players deserved a chance now he had more fit players to choose from. Calafiori noted: "I think the whole team has the same idea of me. For sure when everybody is available it's easier for everybody.” Calafiori and co. were due to work out at their training ground on Monday morning before jetting out to Portugal for pre-match duties ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Sporting Lisbon. They play West Ham away at the weekend, and the three-match pattern looks relentless going into the New Year. “Honestly, all the season will be like this, so we are prepared for this,” Calafiori concluded. “We don't think a lot about the standings right now. We just want to win as many games as possible. From my side, I only think about winning the next game.” Arsenal : Raya 6, Timber 7 (Kiwior 88), Saliba 8, Gabriel 7, Calafiori 6 (Zinchenko 69), Jorginho, 6 (Partey 46) Merino 6, Odegaard 9 (Nwaneri 84), Saka 9 (Sterling 84), Trossard 6, Jesus 6. Subs: Neto, Martinelli, Havertz, Rice. Nottingham Forest: Sels 7, Aina 6, Murillo 6, Milenkovic 6, Moreno 6 (Williams 73), Ward-Prowse 5, Dominguez 6 (Sosa 63), Yates 6, Hudson-Odoi 6, Elanga 6 (Silva 46), Awonyi 6 (Wood 46). Subs: Miguel, Morato, Toffolo, Moreira, Boly. Ref : Simon Hooper 5 Att: 60,298Fall is the best time to think about cooking soup. Here’s 5 recipes you’ll want to tryAs the sprawling tent city begins taking shape on the sandy Sangam banks, the authorities are getting ready to welcome crores of pilgrims to the setup which is equipped with all the measures to meet any exigency, especially the fire incidents. Apart from special vehicles and other modern equipment, the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Department has now deployed high-tech four articulating water towers (AWTs) equipped with advanced features in the fair area to prevent and tackle fire incidents here, said officials. The AWTs are equipped with advanced technologies, including video and thermal imaging systems. In addition to conducting firefighting operations, the AWTs will play a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of firefighters, acting as a protective shield during high-risk incidents, they added. Features of AWT Mahakumbh-2025’s nodal fire officer, Pramod Sharma, stated that the Articulating Water Tower (AWT) is a modern firefighting vehicle specifically designed to tackle fires in multi-storey structures and large tents. The AWT made of four booms can conduct firefighting operations up to a height of 35 metres and a horizontal distance of 30 metres. It is equipped with advanced features, including video and thermal imaging cameras. These capabilities not only allow the AWT to carry out rescue operations and protect lives and property but also provide a shield for the safety of firefighters during high-risk operations, he added. Deputy director (fire services) Aman Sharma said that to make Mahakumbh a fire-accident-free zone, a budget of ₹ 66.75 crore has been allocated to the department, in addition to the department’s budget of ₹ 64.73 crore. This brings the total expenditure for fire protection measures at the Mahakumbh Mela to ₹ 131.48 crore. The process of deploying fire safety vehicles and equipment in the fair area has already begun. Over 351 fire-fighting vehicles of various types, more than 2,000 trained personnel, over 50 fire stations, and 20 fire posts are being deployed for the Mahakumbh. Additionally, each Akhara’s tent will be equipped with fire-fighting equipment, he added.

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The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities and an ancient business hub. The push is among the rebels' strongest in years in a war whose destabilizing effects have rippled far beyond the country's borders . It was the first opposition attack on Aleppo since 2016, when a brutal air campaign by Russian warplanes helped Syrian President Bashar Assad retake the northwestern city. Intervention by Russia , Iran and Iranian-allied Hezbollah and other groups has allowed Assad to remain in power, within the 70% of Syria under his control. The surge in fighting has raised the prospect of another violent front reopening in the Middle East, at a time when U.S.-backed Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, both Iranian-allied groups. Robert Ford, the last-serving U.S. ambassador to Syria, pointed to months of Israeli strikes on Syrian and Hezbollah targets in the area, and to Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon this week, as factors providing Syria’s rebels with the opportunity to advance. Here's a look at some of the key aspects of the new fighting: Assad has been at war with opposition forces seeking his overthrow for 13 years, a conflict that's killed an estimated half-million people. Some 6.8 million Syrians have fled the country, a refugee flow that helped change the political map in Europe by fueling anti-immigrant far-right movements. The roughly 30% of the country not under Assad is controlled by a range of opposition forces and foreign troops. The U.S. has about 900 troops in northeast Syria, far from Aleppo, to guard against a resurgence by the Islamic State. Both the U.S. and Israel conduct occasional strikes in Syria against government forces and Iran-allied militias. Turkey has forces in Syria as well, and has influence with the broad alliance of opposition forces storming Aleppo. Coming after years with few sizeable changes in territory between Syria's warring parties, the fighting “has the potential to be really quite, quite consequential and potentially game-changing,” if Syrian government forces prove unable to hold their ground, said Charles Lister, a longtime Syria analyst with the U.S.-based Middle East Institute. Risks include if Islamic State fighters see it as an opening, Lister said. Ford said the fighting in Aleppo would become more broadly destabilizing if it drew Russia and Turkey — each with its own interests to protect in Syria — into direct heavy fighting against each other. The U.S. and U.N. have long designated the opposition force leading the attack at Aleppo — Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known by its initials HTS — as a terrorist organization. Abu Mohammed al-Golani emerged as the leader of al-Qaida's Syria branch in 2011, in the first months of Syria's war. It was an unwelcome intervention to many in Syria's opposition, who hoped to keep the fight against Assad's brutal rule untainted by violent extremism. Golani and his group early on claimed responsibility for deadly bombings, pledged to attack Western forces, confiscated property from religious minorities and sent religious police to enforce modest dress by women. Golani and HTS have sought to remake themselves in recent years, focusing on promoting civilian government in their territory as well as military action, researcher Aaron Zelin noted. His group broke ties with al-Qaida in 2016. Golani cracked down on some extremist groups in his territory, and increasingly portrays himself as a protector of other religions. That includes last year allowing the first Christian Mass in the city of Idlib in years. By 2018, the Trump administration acknowledged it was no longer directly targeting Golani, Zelin said. But HTS has allowed some wanted armed groups to continue to operate on its territory, and shot at U.S. special forces at least as recently as 2022, he said. At the crossroads of trade routes and empires for thousands of years, Aleppo is one of the centers of commerce and culture in the Middle East. Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the war. Rebels seized the east side of the city in 2012, and it became the proudest symbol of the advance of armed opposition factions. In 2016, government forces backed by Russian airstrikes laid siege to the city. Russian shells, missiles and crude barrel bombs — fuel canisters or other containers loaded with explosives and metal — methodically leveled neighborhoods. Starving and under siege, rebels surrendered Aleppo that year. The Russian military's entry was the turning point in the war, allowing Assad to stay on in the territory he held. This year, Israeli airstrikes in Aleppo have hit Hezbollah weapons depots and Syrian forces, among other targets, according to an independent monitoring group. Israel rarely acknowledges strikes at Aleppo and other government-held areas of Syria.CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Elias Cato scored 23 points as Central Arkansas beat UNC Asheville 92-83 in double overtime on Sunday. Jordan Morris made two free throws with one second left for UNC Asheville (2-3) to force overtime tied at 71. Fletcher Abee's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left in the first overtime tied the game at 79 and led to the second extra period. Michael Evbagharu's layup gave Central Arkansas (2-4) the lead in the second OT and Cato followed with a 3-pointer as the Bears outscored the Bulldogs 21-12 to pull out the victory. Cato added nine rebounds for the Bears. Layne Taylor totaled 19 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals. Brayden Fagbemi pitched in with 19 points, seven assists and five steals. The Bulldogs (2-3) were led by Fletcher Abee, who recorded 27 points. UNC Asheville also got 17 points from Josh Banks. Toyaz Solomon finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .