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Yahoo Sports AM is your daily newsletter for all things sports. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.🚨 Headline🏀 3-point streak: The Lady Vols set an NCAA record for most 3-pointers in a game (30), and the Warriors and Mavericks set an NBA record for combined 3-pointers (48).⚾️MLB move: Astros trade All-Star RF Kyle Tucker to Cubs. The Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Brewers. The Cardinals are going to trade Nolan Arenado.🏈 Bowl season begins: Jackson State defeats South Carolina State 28-7 to win the Celebration Bowl. South Alabama defeated Western Michigan 30-23 to win the…

Important points The S&P 500 rose 0.4% on Monday, Dec. 16, as tech stocks rose modestly ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve interest rate announcement.Broadcom’s stock price rose on last week’s momentum after Wedbush analysts named it a top pick for semiconductors.Supermicrocomputer stocks fell after being removed from the Nasdaq 100, and there were reports that the server maker may be planning to raise capital. Major U.S. stock indexes had a mixed week of trading ahead of Wednesday’s key Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Traders widely expect the central bank to announce further cuts to borrowing costs, but this week…

The Joint Investigation Headquarters, a joint investigation agency among the prosecutors, the police, and the Office of the Chief Corruption Investigation (CIO), sent a formal subpoena to President Yoon Seok-yeol, who is accused of being the “mastermind behind the incident.” Rebellion. ” This came after prosecutors had already requested his appearance in court. Since the National Assembly passed the impeachment bill suspending Yun from office on December 14, prosecutors, police, and the CIO have all been racing to summon him for questioning. On December 16, the Martial Law Special Investigation Headquarters of the Prosecutors’ Office (headed by Chief Prosecutor Park…

Meet the pot and the kettle. Taxpayers in the Big Apple paid police officers more than $1.4 million in overtime in just three months to prepare documents under the controversial “stops law,” a top New York City police official said Monday. He testified after being pursued by city council members who have consistently scrutinized overtime pay. . “Some of my colleagues are unscrupulous people who would prioritize political appearance over public safety,” said City Councilman Bob Holden, one of the members who opposed the onerous law. . “While they criticize the NYPD’s overtime spending, they push for legislation that would…

new atlanticist December 16, 2024 Print this page From Bucharest: Why did Romanian politics suddenly go sideways? by Daniel Freed BUCHAREST—It is never a good thing for a presidential election to be invalidated. But that’s exactly what happened in Romania, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU), earlier this month. Late last week in Bucharest, I witnessed how Romania’s political class is shaken by the sudden rise of Karin Georgescu. This is especially true for many pro-Western and liberal-minded Romanians. On November 24, Georgescu, officially a fringe mystical nationalist, won the most votes…

Nikki: Hi. I’m Nikki (ph) and I live in Fort Riley, Kansas. I’m on my way to pick up my DD214 to commemorate my honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. This podcast was recorded at:Sarah McCammon, host: Monday, December 16, 2024, 1:37 PM ET.Nikki: Things may have changed by the time you hear this, but I’ll already be embarking on a new chapter in civilian life. Now, here’s the show.(SOUNDBITE OF BIG TOP ORCHESTRA’S “TEETERBOARD: FOLIES BERGERE (MARCH AND TWO-STEP)”)FRANCO ORDOÑEZ, BYLINE: Good luck, Nikki.Mara Liesson, signed: Oh, congratulations.McCammon: Fort Riley, Kansas – not far from where I grew up.…

Find the perfect auto gift this holiday season. With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself or give something special to the car enthusiast in your life. Whether it’s the key to a once-in-a-lifetime motorsports experience or the perfect gear to make driving easier and more fun, DuPont Registry has curated a list of the perfect holiday gifts for every driver . Video games, accessories, automotive-themed gadgets, racing-inspired fashion and more, the guides below have something for anyone interested in all things knowledgeable. If you’re having trouble deciding on holiday shopping for your car enthusiast, the list…

Customers in a cart choose cheese at the Okey supermarket in St. Petersburg. Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesRussia’s central bank is expected to implement a major interest rate hike later this week as inflation continues to soar in the war-centered economy.Russia’s consumer price index continues to rise despite the central bank’s repeated interest rate hikes to curb rampant price increases. The consumer price index in November reached 8.9% year-on-year, up from 8.5% in October, mainly due to higher food prices.The ruble’s depreciation following new U.S. sanctions in November is also accelerating inflation and raising the cost of…

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accuses Starmer of adopting ‘sycophantic’ tone with Chinese presidentChris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said he was grateful to the government for arranging a security briefing for him on this story earlier today.He urged the government to implement FIRS quickly.And he called for a rethink in its China policy. Given what we’ve learned and what we know, these very close relations that the prime minister is apparently attempting may not be wise, and the rather sycophantic tone the prime minister took with President Xi at the G20 a few weeks ago may not be very…

A mysterious drone has been hovering over New Jersey and other states in the Northeast for weeks, worrying residents and demanding answers from lawmakers.Drones have been lighting up the night sky since mid-November, with no explanation as to who is operating them or for what purpose. Many questions remain regarding unidentified flying objects, but here’s what we know.When did drone sightings start?The drone was first spotted in New Jersey on November 18th. The drones seem to appear late at night, but it is unclear whether they are present every night.A senior official briefed on drone sightings in New Jersey told…