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Published 08:06 IST, December 30th 2024 Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch. Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch. Andrew Nembhard, who returned after missing Friday’s game with tendinitis in his left knee, added 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Pacers. Pascal Siakam chipped in with 17 points and Bennedict Mathurin had 14. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 31 points and six assists. Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine boards and six assists. Payton Pritchard added 21 points and Derrick White scored 17. The Celtics lost their sixth game at home already this season. Last season, they went 37-4 at TD Garden during the regular season and 9-2 in the playoffs en route to the NBA championship. Pacers: Coming off a blowout loss, coach Rick Carlisle wanted to see his team respond by getting off to a physical start. The Pacers went inside instead of setting for jumpers and outscored Boston 66-48 in the paint to make up for the loss of injured forward Obi Toppin (sprained left ankle). Celtics: After coasting to the lopsided win on Friday when they hit 23 3-pointers, they followed that by going only 16 of 54 from beyond the arc while missing starters Jrue Holiday (shoulder injury) and Kristaps Porzingis (sprained left ankle). The Celtics had whittled an 11-point deficit to 105-103 on Tatum’s three-point play with 7:38 to play before the Pacers scored the next 13 points over nearly two minutes to take control. Indiana made 22 free throws to just 16 for Boston. The Pacers host the Bucks on Tuesday afternoon, and the Celtics are at home against the Raptors the same day. Updated 08:06 IST, December 30th 2024Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

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Authorities in northern California are searching for two teenage brothers who went missing after a ducking-hunting trip more than a week ago. Andruw Cornett, 19, and his younger brother Wesley Cornett, 17, were looking for ducks on Dec. 14 in Thermalito Afterbay, a reservoir of Lake Oroville, about 70 miles north of Sacramento, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office. Dispatch received a call from Andruw Cornett, who reported that his younger brother's kayak had flipped over, around 8:30 that morning. Andruw saw Wesley swimming north of the kayak. He decided to go in after his little brother, telling authorities no one was wearing life jackets. That was the last time anyone heard from the brothers. Multiple agencies have been looking for the brothers on land and in the water since then. The boys' clothing and other personal items were recovered by authorities amid the days-long search. In a Facebook post on Monday, Butte County Sheriff's Office announced that they "have exhausted efforts with divers and sonar technology and will shift the focus to a continuous limited search" as search and recovery efforts entered its 10th day. The next phase of the search will involve "surface search methods, which includes aircrafts, drones, boats, on-shore vehicles, and K9s." 'Handsome sons' involved in a 'freak accident,' mom says April Clark, the boys' mother, called the situation a "freak accident" her and her family were still trying to wrap their heads around, according to a description in an online fundraiser. "Andruw is a hero in my eyes," Clark wrote. "I'm asking for help. I drive 45 miles out everyday to search for my boys and some family is staying out there every night." Clark also said that the sheriff's office communicated recently that the incident was "now a search and recovery so I will have to also plan to lay my two boys to rest. "This is hard for me to write as I'm beyond broken into so many pieces if you can please find it in your heart to donate and help our family find and lay my handsome two young boys to rest any amount of support will forever be blessed for our family," Clark wrote. "We thank you to all the prayers and help we could not have made it this far with out all the love we have got, and we thank you all so so much."By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Related Articles National Politics | Elon Musk’s preschool is the next step in his anti-woke education dreams National Politics | Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’ National Politics | Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole, arguing that it was senseless and insulted the families of their victims. Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.

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Chicago Divorce Lawyer Russell D. Knight Discusses the Impact of New Spouse's Income on Illinois Divorce Agreements 11-21-2024 10:34 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Chicago divorce lawyer Russell D. Knight ( https://rdklegal.com/a-new-spouses-income-after-an-illinois-divorce/ ) from the Law Office of Russell D. Knight sheds light on the complex issue of how a new spouse's income affects existing divorce arrangements in Illinois. In a recent article, Knight discusses various scenarios where remarriage can alter maintenance and child support agreements, helping former spouses and parents understand the intricate aspects of Illinois family law in these situations. For divorced parents in Illinois, a new marriage often raises questions about child support adjustments. Russell D. Knight emphasizes that while Illinois courts primarily use both biological parents' income to determine support, they may sometimes consider a new spouse's contributions to shared expenses. "While the traditional rule has excluded a new spouse's income, recent trends show courts may now take it into account if it relieves the financial burden on the paying parent," the Chicago divorce lawyer explains, pointing to case precedents that illustrate this evolving approach in Illinois law. Child support obligations, often recalculated based on substantial changes in the parent's financial circumstances, may or may not include new spouse income. Illinois law typically views the new spouse's finances as irrelevant to direct child support calculations. However, exceptions may apply when the new spouse significantly contributes to household expenses. Chicago divorce lawyer Russell D. Knight clarifies, "If a new spouse's contributions reduce the biological parent's living costs, courts might see this as increased availability of income, indirectly impacting child support decisions." Beyond child support, Knight also explores maintenance adjustments post-remarriage. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act automatically terminates maintenance payments if the maintenance-receiving spouse remarries. The legal logic here is that a new marital relationship introduces a fresh support structure, making continued support from a former spouse unnecessary. For the paying spouse, remarriage generally does not alter their original maintenance obligations, as Illinois law prioritizes support for the first family regardless of new financial responsibilities. With new families and potentially new children, child support modifications for the paying parent are another area where Illinois law permits changes. Knight explains that when additional children are born to a divorced parent, courts often view this as a "substantial change of circumstance," allowing for recalculations that may adjust support obligations for prior children. Illinois law balances the needs of all dependents, often adjusting support to account for both previous and new familial obligations. Courts may also consider a new spouse's financial resources when determining contributions to a child's higher education costs. Illinois statutes allow judges to evaluate all available parental resources, including those accessible through a new spouse. Knight references key cases where courts recognized that pooling finances in remarriage can be relevant, especially in complex college funding decisions. "Illinois law acknowledges the blended financial dynamics of remarriage, particularly as they pertain to shared educational expenses," Knight notes. Russell D. Knight's article provides practical insights for individuals managing the legal and financial responsibilities of remarriage after divorce. The analysis gives both divorced and remarried individuals a clearer understanding of when and how a new spouse's income could factor into support determinations, helping families prepare for potential legal changes as circumstances evolve. For those seeking clarity on post-divorce financial obligations in Illinois, Knight's thorough examination underscores the nuances of family law when it comes to remarriage. This detailed exploration offers guidance to help ensure individuals are well-informed about how Illinois courts may interpret remarriage and family support. About the Law Office of Russell D. Knight: The Law Office of Russell D. Knight, based in Chicago, Illinois, can provide comprehensive legal support in family law. Led by Chicago divorce lawyer Russell D. 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After parting ways with head coach Charlie Adam on Sunday, Fleetwood Town will host Chesterfield at Highbury Stadium on Boxing Day, hoping the decision sparks a much-needed turnaround in their League Two campaign. Adam was sacked by the club following a 2-0 defeat to Barrow last Saturday, with early strikes from Emile Acquah and Theo Vassell condemning the Fishermen to their third consecutive league defeat on the road. © Imago Fleetwood's fortunes have been on a downward trajectory over the past year, culminating in relegation from League One at the end of the 2023-24 season. The Lancashire club appointed Adam on New Year's Eve 2023 to replace Lee Johnson after a poor start to that campaign, but the change failed to arrest their decline, ultimately bringing an end to their decade-long stay in the third tier. Now in League Two, their struggles have persisted, with the Cod Army sitting 18th in the standings after managing 23 points from 19 games, eight points above the drop zone, though they have one game on 24th-placed Carlisle. This is in contrast to their promising start to the season, when Adam steered them to four wins and four draws in nine games, picking up 16 points from a possible 27, with just one loss in that streak. However, that lone defeat in their early run has given way to just one win in the following 10 matches, including four draws and five defeats, with last weekend's loss being the latest setback, leading to the 39-year-old manager's dismissal. Pending the appointment of a new head coach, Fleetwood will look to lift themselves from the rubble and host Chesterfield at Highbury on Thursday, buoyed by their recent record against the visitors, having won the last three meetings between the sides. © Imago In contrast, Chesterfield have enjoyed a dream start to their return to the Football League after six seasons in non-League. The Spireites, fresh off winning the National League title in 2023-24, have settled into life in League Two seamlessly, currently sitting fifth with 34 points, just two behind third-placed Doncaster, who occupy the final automatic promotion spot. Paul Cook 's men come into this weekend's encounter on a high, having won their last three league matches without conceding, the most recent of which was a 1-0 victory over Wimbledon, with Armando Dobra 's early strike securing all three points. With 16 points from 10 games on the road, Town boast the fifth-best away record in the division and will look to extend that form against the struggling hosts Chesterfield's attacking prowess on the road, having scored 21 goals away from home - five more than any other team - adds further weight to their chances in this encounter. © Imago Carl Johnston , who has missed Fleetwood's last three games through injury, remains a doubt for Thursday's clash, while Zech Medley , still recovering from the ruptured achilles tendon he sustained in late August, is also unavailable. Ronan Coughlan , Fleetwood's leading league scorer with six goals in 17 appearances, will be the Fishermen's key player as they look to him to make the difference. The vistors have no injury concerns and could stick with the same lineup that defeated Wimbledon at the weekend. Will Grigg , Chesterfield's top scorer in the league, is set to lead the line once again as he aims to get back among the goals after a quiet outing last time. Fleetwood Town possible starting lineup: Harrington; Broom, Potter, Bolton, Bennett, Hunt; Helm, Virtue, Mayor; Coughlan, Graydon Chesterfield possible starting lineup: Thompsont; Sheckleford, Grimes, Naylor, Araujo; Oldaker; Markanday, Mandeville, Dobra, Berry; Grigg Despite Chesterfield's recent struggles at Highbury, with defeats in their last two visits, their impressive run of three consecutive victories cannot be overlooked. This momentum suggests they might prove too strong for the embattled hosts For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here .Falcons take lead on two TDs by Bijan Robinson

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Mauritius demands £800million a year and billions in reparations for controversial Chagos Islands deal By DAVID CHURCHILL, CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 22:42 GMT, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 23:14 GMT, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Mauritius has been demanding £800million a year and ‘billions of pounds in reparations’ as part of the beleaguered Chagos Islands talks, it emerged today. Sir Keir Starmer has been facing calls to abandon his surrender of the archipelago after Mauritius’ new government rejected a proposed deal and started demanding more money. Downing Street has refused to reveal how much it has offered to pay Mauritius for a 99-year lease of the crucial Anglo-American military base on Diego Garcia, the largest of the Chagos atolls. But a source familiar with the talks told the Sunday Times: ‘They wanted crazy money. ‘They were talking £800million a year for as long as we wanted to keep the base there, plus billions of pounds in reparations.’ Sources close to David Lammy , the current Foreign Secretary , said UK negotiators have never ‘considered’ paying these amounts. But they did not deny that they have ever been demanded. And they refused to say how close to the demands that they have settled, simply saying that the proposed deal was ‘underpinned by a financial package which will support a new era of economic partnership between the UK and Mauritius’. Critics of surrendering sovereignty of the archipelago fear Labour is trying to rush a deal before Donald Trump re-enters the White House . Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands. Mauritius has been demanding £800million a year and ‘billions of pounds in reparations’ as part of the beleaguered Chagos Islands talks, it emerged today Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) has been facing calls to abandon his surrender of the archipelago after Mauritius’ new government rejected a proposed deal and started demanding more money Protesters voicing their opposition to the deal outside Parliament. Downing Street has refused to reveal how much it has offered to pay Mauritius for a 99-year lease of the crucial Anglo-American military base on Diego Garcia, the largest of the Chagos atolls The president-elect’s pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has warned that the deal posed ‘a serious threat’ to US national security by handing over the islands to a country allied with China. Last week new Mauritian leader, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, had a phone call with outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is also keen to get the deal across the line. The prime minister told his MPs afterwards: ‘I made him understand that we do not agree with certain things contained in the agreement concluded on October 3 by the former Mauritian prime minister and informed him that we have made a counter-proposal which will be transmitted to him.’ Days earlier his deputy had suggested that Mauritius is demanding more money to allow the continued operation of the base on Diego Garcia. Mauritius’s deputy prime minister Paul Berenger told constituents: ‘This base existed on our land, on our territory... but not only it is [about] our sovereignty. The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Oil Islands) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Africa and Indonesia Diego Garcia, the largest island in the Chagos archipelago ‘There are some things you can’t accept if you’re a true patriot. They are trying to make us sign and they are quibbling on a small amount.’ The Labour government insists the deal is not dead and that the new Mauritian administration is willing to do a deal. A Foreign Office spokesman said: ‘An amount this high has not been considered at any point in negotiations between the UK and Mauritius.’ Keir Starmer Labour David Lammy Downing Street Share or comment on this article: Mauritius demands £800million a year and billions in reparations for controversial Chagos Islands deal e-mail Add commentAP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:34 p.m. EST