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While the rest of the Notre Dame community figures out whether it's worth paying four figures for a ticket to the College Football Playoff first-round home game against Indiana, the men's basketball team continues to figure out how to survive without Markus Burton. Notre Dame (5-5) hosts its next-to-last nonconference game Wednesday night against Dartmouth (4-4), which plays its sixth contest of a seven-game road trip. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Josh Norris broke a tie on a power play with 7:18 left, Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves in his fifth NHL game and the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Sunday night. Ottawa has won seven of its past nine games, while the Wild have lost five of their past seven. The Senators won in Minnesota for the first time since 2016. With starter Linus Ullmark and backup Anton Forsberg out with injuries, the Senators have been relying on Merilainen and Mads Sogaard since before the NHL holiday break. Frederick Gaudreau opened the scoring for Minnesota late in the first period. Ridly Greig tied it early in the second. Claude Giroux added an empty-netter. Takeaways Senators: A team that finds itself surprisingly in a playoff position after missing the postseason the past six seasons topped a Western Conference contender in Minnesota. Norris has been a big part of the Senators' surge and now ranks second on the team with 14 goals. Wild: A lower-body injury kept Kirill Kaprizov out of his second straight game, but Joel Eriksson Ek returned after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury. The Wild are 17-5-4 with Eriksson Ek in the lineup and 5-6-0 without him. Key moment The Wild killed one penalty midway through the third, but Jared Spurgeon went to the box seconds later on a holding call. Norris scored on the power play. Up next The Senators’ nine-game trip continues Thursday at Dallas night. The Wild host Nashville on Tuesday night. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlGovernment job aspirants demand re-exam after alleged paper leak; protests turn violent in BiharNone
By A Correspondent Afro-fusion musician Greatman, whose real name is Tongai Gwaze, has taken to social media to mock Zimbabwean MMA fighter Themba Gorimbo following his loss over the weekend. Gwaze, who has collaborated with prominent musicians such as Mathias Mhere, Dorcas Moyo, Sulumani Chimbetu, and Alick Macheso, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) saying: “Great Hope batai hama dzaGori kunenge kwaita basa uko” (Gorimbo’s relatives, please check if he’s okay).
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei) BEIJING, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday called on the international community to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle East, respect the legitimate and reasonable concerns of those countries, respect the independent choices made by the people of the Middle East, and respect the historical and cultural traditions of countries in that region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks when holding talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. Noting that the Middle East belongs to the people of the Middle East, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that it is not an arena for major-power rivalry, nor should it be the victim of geopolitical competition among countries outside the region. For the region to emerge from chaos and enjoy stability, the pressing task is to achieve an immediate ceasefire and stop violence, ease the humanitarian crisis, adhere to political settlement and resume dialogue and negotiation, Wang said. He said it is hoped that all parties will play a constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, instead of trying to impose their will on the people of the Middle East or pointing fingers at Middle Eastern countries, let alone resorting to sanctions and pressure, provoking confrontation or resorting to force at every turn. As a good friend and partner of Middle Eastern countries, China has always firmly supported them in independently exploring development paths, in resolving issues through dialogue and consultation, in safeguarding sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in opposing external interference, Wang stressed.
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The Vacaville Police Department held “Shop With A Cop” on Sunday, helping youth in need connect with officers while filling their stockings this holiday season. Hosted by the Police Activities League, the event caps off a season of Christmas events put on by the department. “This year, we were able to serve 75 youth and their families just in time for the holidays!” a department social media post reads. “More importantly, we had the chance to share stories and smiles while searching for just the right gifts for family members and getting them all wrapped up!” A video posted with the post shows Santa Claus roaming the aisles of Target with police officers, PAL members and kids. Cops sipped Starbucks cups and checked off Christmas lists as attendees bounded through the store to fulfill their wishlists. The Grinch kicked a soccer ball in an aisle with one attendee, and outgoing chief of police Ian Schmutzler joyfully snipped a ribbon to open the event. The event serves students of VUSD schools and Vacaville residents aged 7-18, according to the city’s website. Families can apply to be a part of it through the department’s website. Items distributed included toys, sporting equipment, electronics, stuffed animals, clothes, makeup and more. A K-9 unit also roamed the aisles during the event, bringing smiles to officers and attendees alike. At the end, officers helped wrap the “This super-fun event would not be possible without endless hours of work by our fantastic PAL team members, or all the generous support from our sponsors,” the post reads. “Huge shout-out to our PAL team and sponsors who surely helped bring some very-needed holiday cheer to so many of our local families!”
How a GoPro camera has helped the Vikings keep rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on trackThrough an outside investigation, the city of St. Paul has substantiated a workplace conduct complaint filed against St. Paul City Council Member Anika Bowie by fellow Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, who accused Bowie of bullying, offensive and harassing behavior . The war of words that ignited last October between the two council members escalated Monday morning when Johnson released a written statement in an email newsletter and on Facebook demanding that Bowie “take public accountability for her actions.” Both women were elected to the city council in November 2023. Johnson had recommended last April that Bowie hire her friend Jon Berry as a legislative aide, or top assistant, a position that Bowie had struggled to fill. Berry then worked for Bowie from late May to early October, when she terminated him, but Johnson quickly hired him back to City Hall later that same month in a lesser role. In response, Bowie on Oct. 21 shared a two-page email full of accusations against the two of them with 11 recipients, including the city attorney’s office and human resources. A copy of the email was soon shared anonymously with the press. Johnson, that same week, asked the city to send Bowie a cease-and-desist letter and investigate her conduct, while expressing fear of retaliation and accusing Bowie of creating a hostile work environment. She also accused Bowie of sexual harassment. Investigation by the city A third-party investigation conducted on the city’s behalf was turned over to the city on Dec. 11 by attorney Michelle Soldo and Soldo Consulting of Woodbury. At a reporter’s request, the city on Monday shared heavily redacted versions of Soldo’s findings, Bowie’s email and Johnson’s underlying complaint with the Pioneer Press. Bowie’s accusations — which included allegations that Johnson, who is recently married, had a prior romantic relationship with Berry — and the manner in which they were shared constituted “prohibited offensive, bullying and harassing behavior” under the city’s Workplace Conduct policy, according to Soldo’s findings. Council members also sign a “Council Norms” agreement in their first month of office, and Bowie’s “conduct also contravenes the expectations set forth” in that agreement, according to the investigation. “Bowie’s October 21 email discusses private personnel data and there was no objectively valid or productive business reason for (Council Member) Bowie to publicly disseminate the email to 11 recipients,” reads the investigation. Investigation involving Berry yields no discipline Due to heavy redacting, it’s unclear from Soldo’s five-page memo to the city what part of Bowie’s email constitutes private data. Among her accusations, Bowie had said that Berry was terminated for “misappropriating” travel funds from her office, spending money that was not pre-authorized during a work-related trip, missing events with a congressperson and showing up unprepared for community meetings. Jason Schmidt, deputy director of St. Paul Human Resources, confirmed on Monday that a second investigation involving Berry had also concluded, though he said he could not release it without Berry’s permission as it constitutes private personnel data under state statute. Had there been any discipline, the final disposition of discipline and specific reasons for the discipline would have been public data under the law, he said. Efforts to reach Bowie and Berry for comment were unsuccessful on Monday. Conduct complaint In her workplace conduct complaint last October — a redacted version of which was shared Monday with the Pioneer Press — Johnson said she had been blindsided by Bowie’s accusations. She noted that “not even one of Council Member Bowie’s claims against (redacted) or myself have ever been reported to Council Staff, the Council President’s office, my office, or myself.” She asked for the city to conduct a full investigation of Bowie’s claims about unauthorized spending and the misappropriation of travel funds through an audit of Ward 1’s finances. “If no such action is found, I am requesting a formal apology and documentation of those findings to (redacted) and myself,” Johnson wrote. Johnson, in a newsletter update to her constituents on Monday, said the city’s investigation against Bowie “confirms that all claims made against me by Councilmember Bowie were unsubstantiated” and that “Bowie violated the city’s workplace conduct policies by publicly disseminating the false allegations.” Johnson said Bowie’s accusations “against me and another city employee ... impugned my integrity and character” and she emphasized she was not the subject of the city-driven investigation: “To be clear, I was never and have never been under investigation.” Cody Blades, an attorney for Johnson, released a written statement on Sunday indicating “a third-party neutral investigation into Councilmember Bowie’s conduct concluded that Councilmember Bowie’s allegations against Councilmember Johnson were unsubstantiated and that Councilmember Bowie violated workplace conduct policies in making the statement.” Council President Mitra Jalali on Monday said the director of council operations would review the investigation’s findings and would “work to recommend the best path forward for accountability.” She noted, however, that council members are neither hired nor fired by the council. “These are elected officials,” Jalali said. “They’re not hired by the city. 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CHENNAI: Carnatic music duo Ranjani and Gayatri, two of the most celebrated artistes of their generation, recently took part in an event called Rendezvous by The Chambers at Taj Coromandel in the city. In a conversation with DT Next, the sisters share their thoughts on how this Margazhi season has unfolded and how they manage to harmonise at concerts. Gayatri begins by expressing her excitement about the season’s lively atmosphere. "Every year, the Margazhi season brings together a fresh mix of audiences and artistes. What stands out this year is the energy from the audience. Their engagement is focused and deeply intense, creating a powerful connection with every performance. We’ve already completed six concerts, and the fervour and enthusiasm have been overwhelming,” says Gayatri. Ranjani reflects on the unique dynamic between the sisters, acknowledging that while they have different personalities, their synergy on stage is effortless. "We are two distinct individuals, but when we come together, it just flows," she shares. "Our focus remains on giving our best in every performance. We also continue to evolve after each concert — it's an organic process that has grown and developed over the years,” Ranjani tells DT Next. The sister duo believes that technology and social media have significantly shaped the music industry, and classical music is no exception. "Technology has the power to enhance audio quality, making it possible to heighten the impact of concert experiences for both artistes and audiences. Social media has become an important tool for artistes to connect with their listeners. I believe it has opened up new avenues for musicians to share their art and engage with audiences globally,” they say. Ronald Menezes, Hotel Manager of Taj Coromandel, expresses the team’s delight in celebrating the city’s rich cultural heritage through a series of carefully curated experiences. "As part of the Rendezvous series, we are honoured to have hosted the renowned Carnatic duo, Ranjani-Gayatri. Rendezvous by The Chambers is a collection of intimate, immersive, and indulgent events, exclusively curated for the members of The Chambers," says Ronald. To add to the festive spirit of Margazhi, Southern Spice is offering an exceptional Margazhi dining experience, complemented by classical recitals from celebrated artistes until December 30.World's oldest known bird lays egg at the age of 74