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6 things to know about tonight’s NBA draft, including names to watch — including Victor Wembanyama — and if trades could pop up

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

The NBA will host the 2023 draft Thursday night, ringing in one of the most anticipated nights in recent league history as fans and teams await a potentially game-changing first-overall pick.Here are six things to know about this year’s draft.1. Who will go No. 1?This is the easiest answer in this year’s draft. This is one of the most-hyped drafts in recent history for one reason only: French 19-year-old Victor Wembanyama, who has been touted as the clear-cut first overall pick in the 2023 draft.Wembanyama offers a unique meld of talents — a sprawling eight-foot wingspan combined with fluid ball handling and an effortless range from behind the 3-point arc. He went pro at age 14 and began receiving high-level draft interest at 16 as he made a name for himself in the top French league.While Wembanyama’s towering 7-foot-3 height creates a clear advantage around the rim, his slender frame has been a source of concern for his durability against the physical compet...

Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

A short-lived revolt by a rebellious Russian mercenary commander ended with his troops beating a retreat, but the extraordinary challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s two-decade hold on power could have long-term consequences for his rule and his war in Ukraine.Putin’s image as a tough leader had already been badly bruised by the Ukraine war, which has dragged on for 16 months and claimed huge numbers of Russian troops. Saturday’s march toward Moscow by forces under the command of his onetime protege, Yevgeny Prigozhin, exposed further weaknesses, analysts said.It also meant some of the best forces fighting for Russia in Ukraine were pulled from that battlefield: Prigozhin’s own Wagner troops and Chechen ones sent to stop them.After calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister, Prigozhin and his fighters appeared to seize control of the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don that oversee fighting in Ukraine. They then advanced toward...

Russia, China pledge to strengthen ties after fizzled rebellion against Kremlin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China and Russia pledged to strengthen cooperation on Sunday, a day after a brief rebellion by a Russian mercenary commander against Kremlin fizzled out.Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko made a previously unannounced visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang to discuss “international and regional issues of common concern,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on its website.It was unclear whether Rudenko’s visit had been planned or was in response to a rebellion on Saturday during which Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of private mercenary army Wagner Group, ordered his troops to march on Moscow in the greatest challenge to President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power. Prigozhin later on Saturday reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat.China has not officially commented on the crisis in Russia.Russia and China, while not formal allies, have maintained close ties throughout Moscow’...

Teen boy injured after stabbing in Victoria and Dundas East area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

A teenage boy was injured after a stabbing in the Victoria and Dundas East Streets area on Sunday morning.STABBING:Victoria St + Dundas St East12:16 a.m.– Man was stabbed in the torso – Injuries are non-life threatening Suspect: male, white, 5'6", 24-28yrs, white t-shirt, black pants, black satchel, black cap work backwards– Anyone w/info contact police #GO1462001^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 25, 2023At approximately 12:16 a.m. the teen was stabbed in the torso. His injuries are non-life threatening.The suspect is male, white, approximately 5’6″, 24 to 28 years old, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, a black satchel, and a black cap worn backwards.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police.

At International African American Museum opening, a reclaiming of sacred ground for enslaved kin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — When the International African American Museum opens to the public Tuesday in South Carolina, it becomes a new site of homecoming and pilgrimage for descendants of enslaved Africans whose arrival in the Western Hemisphere begins on the docks of the lowcountry coast.Overlooking the old wharf in Charleston at which nearly half of the enslaved population first entered North America, the 150,000-square-foot (14,000-square-meter) museum houses exhibits and artifacts exploring how African Americans’ labor, perseverance, resistance and cultures shaped the Carolinas, the nation and the world.It also includes a genealogy research center to help families trace their ancestors’ journey from point of arrival on the land.The opening happens at a time when the very idea of Black people’s survival through slavery, racial apartheid and economic oppression being quintessential to the American story is being challenged throughout the U.S. Leaders of the museum said its existen...

Roller coaster derails in amusement park in Sweden, killing 1 person and injuring several others

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — One person was killed and several others injured when a roller coaster derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, Swedish TV reported. Park officials told public broadcaster SVT that that one of the carriages on the Jetline rollercoaster derailed and fell to the ground at the Grona Lund amusement park.“It is incredibly tragic and shocking,” park spokeswoman Annika Troselius told SVT. “Unfortunately we have been informed that one person is killed and many are injured.”Police said seven people, both children and adults, were hospitalized after the accident.The amusement park was evacuated to facilitate the work of rescue crews.SVT reporter Jenny Lagerstedt, who was standing in line for another ride, said the carriage fell from a high altitude with passengers inside.“Suddenly I heard a metallic thud and then the rides started to shake,” she said. Rescuers had to remove other passengers who were stuck in other carriages on the roller coaster after the accident.The Associated Press

2 passengers arrested for unruly, drunken behavior after their flight is diverted to Greece

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — An easyJet flight from the United Kingdom to Turkey was diverted to Greece early Sunday after two passengers became drunk, unruly and started shouting at fellow passengers and crew, authorities said. The two Russian passengers, both men aged 48 and 39, respectively, were arrested after the plane, on a scheduled flight from Manchester to Dalaman in southwestern Turkey, touched down in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.The two faced a prosecutor who charged them with disturbing the peace, disrupting transport and disobeying the crew’s instructions. There was no physical altercation, authorities said.After they were charged, the two men were released pending trial, which will take place in November and which they are not obligated to attend, but will be represented by their lawyers. Having arrived in Greece without a visa, they were led to a police precinct but were expected to be put on a flight to Turkey later Sunday. The Associated Press

Russian troops withdraw from Moscow after mercenary revolt ends, trouble remains for Putin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

(AP) - Russian troops deployed to protect the capital withdrew Sunday after a mercenary forces beat a retreat. But the short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for President Vladimir Putin’s two-decade hold on power and his war in Ukraine.Putin’s image as a tough leader had already been badly bruised by the Ukraine war, which has dragged on for 16 months and claimed huge numbers of Russian troops. Saturday's march toward Moscow by forces under the command of his onetime protege, Yevgeny Prigozhin, exposed further weaknesses, many analysts said.It also meant some of the best forces fighting for Russia in Ukraine were pulled from that battlefield: Prigozhin's own Wagner troops and Chechen ones sent to stop them.After calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister, Prigozhin and his fighters appeared to seize control of the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don that oversee fighting in Ukraine.They then advanced towards Moscow largel...

Emmys power rankings: Drama

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

LOS ANGELES — “Succession,” to borrow a phrase from Kendall’s eulogy for his father, Logan, is going to be a “terrible force” this Emmy season. Jennifer Coolidge is the only sure thing to defy it. People love her, adore her work and simply can’t get enough of her digressive awards speeches. Encore!But otherwise, that might be it. So get ready to hear Nicholas Britell’s theme song played again and again Emmy night — and who doesn’t want to bathe in that melancholic piano a few more times? — as we celebrate the end of one of the greatest shows in the history of television. It’s going to be a night of good TV!But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. A number of series will be in play when nominations are announced next month. Let’s sort through them in our Emmy drama power rankings. (Note: The total haul predictions include every category, not just the ones specifically noted here.)10. ‘The Diplomat’Might be nom...

Albany police investigating two homicides

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:11:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany police announced they are investigating two separate homicides that occurred early in the morning on Sunday. Both incidents are currently under investigation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 12:45 a.m. on June 25, police responded to the area of Myrtle Avenue and Philip Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Deandre Morrison, 28, of Albany, who had sustained gunshot wounds to his torso. Morrison was tended to at the scene by emergency personnel. He was then transported to Albany Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. Man shot in the foot in Schenectady shooting Then at 2:05 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of Hamilton Street between Ontario Street and Partridge Street for reports of another shooting. Arriving officers located Benjamin Rowe, 25, with gunshot wounds to his torso. Rowe was treated at the scene by EMS. He was then brought to Albany...