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best streamers with of Iceland votes for a new parliament amid disagreements on immigration, energy policy and the economyThe Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter expressing “deep concern” about the future of government. The letter dated Dec. 23 was shared publicly Sunday by New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, who has been saying since the fall that Trudeau should step down. Long wrote in a Facebook post that he shared the letter for “openness and transparency.” “If we are to have any chance in the next election, and prevent a Pierre Poilievre government, we need new leadership with a new vision for our party and the country,” Long wrote. Atlantic caucus chair and Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois penned the letter, saying it is no longer “tenable” for Trudeau to continue to lead the party. The letter notes that the country faces “instability” amid U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and signals from opposition parties that they will declare non-confidence in Trudeau’s government at the first opportunity. The letter thanks Trudeau for his nine years of service as prime minister, saying he leaves a “positive and consequential legacy.” It cautions Trudeau that could be undone if he stays on as leader. The letter comes less than two weeks after Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from Trudeau’s cabinet as finance minister and deputy prime minister. “Our colleagues this morning expressed their deep personal affection for you, their pride in our work as a Liberal team, but also their deep concern that without a leadership change that progress will be lost under a Pierre Poilievre-led government,” Blois wrote to Trudeau. The letter concludes with a call for a national caucus meeting in early January so the Liberal MPs can discuss their next steps. Blois did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Trudeau is said to be thinking about his future during the holiday break. Conservative MP John Williamson said Friday he plans to introduce a non-confidence motion at the next public accounts committee meeting on Jan. 7. If that motion is successful at committee, it would be forwarded to the House of Commons and could be voted on as soon as Jan. 30, triggering an election if it passes. The Conservatives brought forward three non-confidence motions during the fall sitting of the House of Commons, which the Liberals survived thanks to support from the NDP. However, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh now says that his party has lost confidence in the government and intends to bring forward a non-confidence motion in the new year, regardless of who is Liberal leader.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Haffner scored 13 points as Evansville beat Missouri State 57-40 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Haffner went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Purple Aces (4-9, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Joshua Hughes added 11 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Tayshawn Comer scored 11. Dez White finished with 12 points, four assists and six steals for the Bears (7-6, 0-2). Missouri State also got 10 points, 12 rebounds and two steals from Michael Osei-Bonsu. Zaxton King had eight points. Evansville carried a slim three-point lead into halftime, as Haffner led the way with seven points. Evansville took the lead for what would be the final time on Haffner's 3-pointer with 18:44 remaining in the second half. His team would outscore Missouri State by 14 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Indian Share Market Opens Lower, Nifty Below 23,800

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen reflected on Buffalo’s many offseason critics and doubters when asked about the Bills achieving their latest milestones while sewing up the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the unraveling and undisciplined New York Jets on Sunday. It was a the Bills quarterback’s “I told you so moment,” even though Allen elected not to use those exact words. “It speaks to the staff that we’ve got here, the guys that we’ve got in this locker room, how this team is put together and the culture that we have,” Allen said. “We didn’t really pay attention to the preseason notions, but we heard them and we saw them and we knew what people were saying. "But it had no effect on us.” Well, that might be a stretch when it comes to motivation. What’s unquestioned is how Allen and the Bills (13-3) overcame a young, patchwork roster following the offseason departure of six of eight team captains — including Stefon Diggs being traded to Houston — to run away with their fifth consecutive AFC East title and win a franchise-best 13 games for the fifth time in team history, and third since 2020. Coach Sean McDermott didn’t leave much doubt as to who deserves the most credit for leading the Bills to their sixth consecutive playoff berth, and helping them set the single-season franchise records for points (509) and touchdowns (63). “I think Josh Allen continues to show why he should be the MVP,” McDermott said. “I’ve been around this league long enough to know to see MVP every year for many years. And what he has done on this team and this organization in this community — and no offense to anybody else — but I’ve got a hard time believing that someone’s done more.” Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to become the NFL’s first player to score 40 touchdowns in five consecutive seasons. He did so in an outing Buffalo blew the game open by capitalizing on two Jets turnovers and scoring three touchdowns over a 5:01 span in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Buffalo’s defense forced three takeaways overall and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including a 2-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. Nothing went right in what became a comedy of errors for Rodgers and the Jets (4-12). New York will finish with five or fewer wins for the seventh time over a 14-season playoff drought — the NFL’s longest active streak. “It’s kind of like the season, it just got away from us. Too many games got away from us,” said Rodgers, who finished 12 of 18 for 112 yards and two interceptions before being pulled in favor of Tyrod Taylor with Buffalo leading 40-0. “We were moving the ball well and then just hit a wall. And that’s kind of been the season.” Rodgers, who entered the game with 499 career TD passes and looking to become just the fifth player to reach 500, was instead shut out and became the NFL’s most sacked quarterback. The 41-year-old has now been sacked 568 times , moving ahead of Tom Brady (565) and into first place on the career list. Taylor accounted for all of New York’s points, with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson and a 20-yarder to Tyler Conklin. Discipline was an issue for a Jets team that fell to 2-9 since Jeff Ulbrich took over as interim coach. New York finished with 16 accepted penalties for 120 yards. “It’s frustrating, it’s embarrassing, it’s maddening. It’s all of that,” Ulbrich said. Allen had a short and efficient outing, finishing 16 of 27 for 182 yards with a 30-yard TD pass to Amari Cooper and a 14-yarder to Keon Coleman before giving way to backup Mitchell Trubisky with Buffalo leading 33-0 through three quarters. And Trubisky piled on by completing a 69-yard touchdown pass to practice squad call-up Tyrell Shavers 2:23 into the fourth quarter. Shavers became the 13th Bills player to catch a touchdown pass, matching the single-season NFL record, to validate the “everybody eats” mantra Allen and the offense used to approach this season. The Bills defense enjoyed a dominating performance to snap a shaky three-game stretch in which it combined to allow 1,357 yards, 86 first downs and 107 points. “I wouldn’t say need ... and I don’t want to say reassurance, either,” said A.J. Epenesa, who sacked Rodgers for the safety. “But it just shows that this is what we can do and this is the standard that needs to be upheld.” Milestones Allen’s 1-yard score was the 65th rushing TD of his career, matching the team record held by Thurman Thomas. ... James Cook scored on a 4-yard run for his 15th TD rushing of the season, one short of the Bills' single-season record set by O.J. Simpson in a 14-game season in 1975. Cook matched Allen, who scored 15 last year. ... Wilson reached 1,000 yards receiving for the third straight year to start his career, the first Jets player to do so and the 10th player in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Up next Jets: Close the season by hosting the Miami Dolphins. Bills: Play their regular-season finale at the New England Patriots. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl John Wawrow, The Associated PressCollege Football Playoff betting guide: First-round odds, title favorites

Romanians went to the polls for the first in a succession of elections. Anti-reform and anti-EU candidates and parties were previously expected to poll well in the presidential and parliamentary elections. Romania has featured less and less in EU politics in recent years. At first glance, this is surprising considering that it is the sixth-largest country in the European Union in terms of population size and of huge strategic significance given its location on the southeastern flank of both the bloc and NATO . This is particularly relevant when one considers that, of all EU member states, Romania has by far the longest shared border with Ukraine . It is also the most important base for US and NATO forces in southeastern Europe. Moreover, it faces military threats like no other country in the EU: Russia's Shahed drones regularly explode either over or on Romanian territory . In 2023, the government in Bucharest went so far as to construct air raid shelters for residents in the Danube Delta. Romania's silence on international matters However, unlike Poland or the Baltic states, Romania contributes very little to debates about how to handle Russia and support Ukraine. Romania's general silence on this and other important political matters is largely down to President Klaus Iohannis , who has been in office for 10 years. Silence and a low profile on both the domestic and international political stage have become his trademark — even though the Romanian constitution sees the president as the country's most important voice at home and an important foreign policy player abroad. From election promises to political passiveness This is the situation in Romania as the country heads into two weeks of elections. The first round of the presidential election will take place on Sunday. A week later (December 1), Romanians will elect a new parliament, and a week after that (December 8), there will be a runoff in the presidential election if — as expected — none of the candidates gets an absolute majority in the first round. Having served two terms, President Iohannis is no longer able to run. His support in society and political circles has hit rock bottom anyway. Ten years ago, he ran for president promising root-and-branch reform and to liberate the country from evils such as corruption . But Iohannis, who is a member of Romania's German minority and was previously mayor of Sibiu in Transylvania, never really found his feet in the presidential palace or Bucharest's political jungle, and soon slipped into a passive role. It is against this backdrop that nationalist and anti-reform forces have gained strength. Social Democratic candidate ahead in the polls The favorite going into Sunday's first round of the presidential election was Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Back in 1990, after the overthrow of the communist Ceausescu regime the previous year, the PSD — which then operated under a different name — was a melting pot for former regime officials. It has dominated Romania's political landscape for 35 years, making it the only party that survived regime change in the former communist bloc. The shadow of corruption In contrast to what its name suggests, the PSD does not have a social democratic orientation, but generally adopts right-wing populist, nationalist positions mixed with left-wing social rhetoric. For many urban Romanians, the PSD is the epitome of corruption in the post-communist state . In rural regions in the east and south, however, it remains the dominant political force. Ciolacu, who is currently at about 24% in the opinion polls, is a PSD veteran, having worked his way up to the top of the party and government from his early beginnings in provincial politics in the early 1990s. He represents the conservative nationalist wing of the party and has on numerous occasions been linked to cases of alleged corruption, including a recent scandal surrounding a luxury trip. Nevertheless, many Romanians see Ciolacu as a dependable PSD politician who guarantees stability and calm and never forgets the "ordinary people." Should Ciolacu be elected president, it is unlikely that Romania will take an anti-European turn — as has been the case under Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary. It is instead likely that Romania will remain a loyal member of the EU and NATO abroad, but that necessary justice and anti-corruption reforms will be stopped at home. Ultranationalist in second place in the polls Things will look very different indeed if George Simion is elected president. Simion, who was polling at about 15% before the election, is head of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR). He is an anti-European ultranationalist, although he has hardly anything in common with the last two generations of Romanian nationalists, who were firmly rooted in the past. The radical right leader has copied a lot from politicians like Donald Trump and Viktor Orban and garnered a lot of attention as a result of his social media activities. He is banned from entering Moldova and Ukraine because he claims parts of their territory should belong to Romania. Simion is also suspected of having links to the Russian secret service, although no proof of this has ever been provided. Progressive also in the running Neck and neck with Simion at 15% and vying for second place in the first round of the presidential election was Elena Lasconi, chairwoman of the progressive liberal Save Romania Union (USR). A former star journalist and presenter on a private TV channel, Lasconi entered politics a few years ago and was elected mayor of the southern Romanian town of Campulung. Her party, the USR, was established about a decade ago as an anti-corruption civic movement and stood for progressive, liberal policies. For several years now, however, the USR has become bogged down in everyday party politics and repeated fights about the direction the party should take. The USR left a government coalition formed in 2020 with the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) after only 10 months following a dispute about judicial reform. Balancing act and family dispute Elena Lasconi's political style and election campaign reflected the problems of the USR. She was trying to manage a balancing act between progressive politics and being in touch with ordinary people. A few years ago, she voted against gay marriage in a referendum initiated by the Orthodox churches, provoking a very public family dispute — her daughter identifies as "part of the LGBTQ community". Lasconi now speaks out in favor of civil partnerships for members of the LGBTQ community but remains opposed to gay marriage. When speaking in public, she wears a large cross around her neck and clothes that are inspired by traditional Romanian costumes. Who would win a runoff? Should it come to a runoff on December 8, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu would in all likelihood prefer to stand against George Simion. As was the case in 2000, when former Communist Ion Iliescu faced off against ultranationalist Corneliu Vadim Tudor, it is likely that many Romanians would opt for what they see as the "lesser evil," and that is Ciolacu. If, on the other hand, Lasconi makes it into the second round, two contrasting Romanias would be pitted against each other: city against country, tradition against modernism, a rigid apparatus against the forces of reform. The forecasts for the outcome of the parliamentary election on December 1 tell a remarkably similar tale: Recent polls suggest that the PSD will get 25% to 35% of the vote and both the nationalist AUR and the national liberal USR 15% to 21%. This article was originally published in German.

Iceland votes for a new parliament amid disagreements on immigration, energy policy and the economy

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, in line with his vision, has constructed the 11.9km Mmiata-Anam-Nzam road, which links to the headquarters of Anambra West Local Government Area (LGA). The completed road is aimed at facilitating easy access within Anambra West, to boost trade and other economic activities in the area. While inspecting the completed project, Governor Soludo affirmed, “I promised Anambra West that if l failed to build that road to your headquarters, that if l ever come back to your local government to campaign or to ask you for anything, that you should stone me,” Governor Soludo stated. On Anambra road infrastructure, Soludo affirmed that existing projects will be completed while new ones are being initiated, with approximately 310 kilometers already asphalted in 30 months, and with unparalleled quality. The Ekwulobia flyover and bus terminal are nearing completion. The dualisation of the 34-kilometre federal highway from Amawbia through Agulu, Ekwulobia, and Uga to the Imo State border, as well as the dualisation of 36 kilometres from Nwagu Agulu-Nnobi- Nnewi, Ozubulu to Okija, linking to the Onitsha-Owerri highway, is a game changer. Soludo’s administration is speedily redefining governance, blending vision and execution to unlock Anambra state’s vast economic and human potential and repositioning it as a land of infinite opportunities for discerning investors, as highlighted in the recent 2024 Anambra State Investment Summit

Even before police identified a person of interest in the hunt for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, merchandise proclaiming an apparent message that police found at the scene of the shooting began appearing at craft fairs and online shopping platforms. Pint glasses, wine tumblers, sweatshirts and baseball caps emblazoned with the phrase “Deny, Defend, Depose” — words written on ammunition casings found near where Thompson was shot in midtown Manhattan — popped up on eBay, Etsy, TikTok and Amazon. The phrase could be a reference to tactics health insurers have used to decline or limit medical claims. The motivations for the killing, in which a 26-year-old, manifesto-carrying suspect named Luigi Mangione was identified on Monday, are unconfirmed. While it’s unclear how much of the “Deny, Defend, Depose” merchandise was purchased, its spread across online storefronts echoes the swell of anger at health insurance companies and support for the shooter on social media. Even before much was known about the killer’s motivations or identity, some reacted to the shooting by venting frustrations about health insurance and the U.S. health system. Amazon removed the merchandise after being reached for comment by The Washington Post. The company said the products violated their guidelines, but declined to specify which. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Post. Online searches for the words “deny defend depose” started climbing Thursday after the ammunition was recovered at the crime scene. By Sunday afternoon, a shopper on Amazon could order a “Deny Defend Depose T-Shirt” that the listing described as related to “Healthcare Insurance Awareness” for $24.55. A “Vibrant Color Vinyl Detail for Cars” with the three-word slogan was $6.99 and a “United Healthcare Parody Deny Defend Depose Wine Tumbler” described as a gift “For Auntie” was $12.59. By Monday, all three items, as well as baseball caps and sweatshirts bearing the three words had been removed from the site. The owner of Chudly.com , a novelty apparel website, told The Post that he sold six “Deny. Defend. Depose.” hats for $24.99 on Amazon before receiving an email Sunday night saying the listing was being taken down. “It was only up for about 12 hours,” said the owner, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of concern for his safety. The email from Amazon, seen by The Post, said, “We took this action because this product is not permitted for sale on Amazon.com . It is your obligation to make sure the products you offer comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Amazon’s policies.” Though the email doesn’t specify why the hat isn’t permitted, its designer said he assumes Amazon “labeled it as an offensive product.” The seller said he had already printed the six hats he sold on Amazon and they are ready to be shipped. His hats were still available on Etsy, a platform for handmade goods, and direct on the website Monday, he said. Shoppers on Monday afternoon also could find buttons, necklaces and Christmas tree ornaments on Etsy that said “Deny. Defend. Depose.” One sweatshirt with the slogan featured an image of a guillotine. Also on Monday on TikTok Shop, the video-based social network’s e-commerce feed, a “Deny Defend Depose” shirt with an illustration of a guillotine was discounted as part of the seller’s “Holiday Haul.” The app also promoted Monday a number of “flash sales” on apparel featuring an illustration of the shooting itself captioned with the phrase, selling for anywhere between $3.42 and $16.90. A holiday sweatshirt reading “’Tis the Season, Deny. Defend. Depose” picturing reindeer and the scales of justice was also offered. One of the sweatshirts has sold more than 1,000 times, according to TikTok’s sales data. The TikTok Shop seller behind the “TheSleepyKuma” store was hawking a “Deny Defend Depose keychain” in the shape of three bullets on Monday for $10.00. “If you knew me at all, you knew these key chains were coming,” the seller said in a short video posted to the site. “Frankly, I’m surprised he didn’t see it coming.” “My condolences and sympathy is unfortunately not in-network, so you’ll have to meet your deductible first,” the caption on the video said, apparently in reference to common health insurer polices. The seller did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Shirts, stickers, mugs, phone cases, and lawn signs reading “Deny Defend Depose” were also available for sale on eBay on Monday. A spokesperson for eBay, Scott Overland, said in a statement that its policies do not ban the sale of items featuring the phrase “Deny, Defend, Depose.” But “items that glorify or incite violence, including those that celebrate the recent murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson, are prohibited,” he said. TikTok and Etsy did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The phrase “delay, deny, defend” is also the title of a 2010 book about the insurance industry by Rutgers Law professor Jay Feinman. Though the book doesn’t focus on health insurance, paper copies are sold out on Amazon. The title is available on Kindle, while on Monday hard copies were available on eBay for $999 and $1,776. As of Monday, there were multiple songs titled “Deny, Defend, Depose” available on Amazon and Spotify for streaming.Authorities found Haddon, 76, dead in a second-floor bedroom on Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the house in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania. A 76-year-old man police later identified as Walter J Blucas, of Erie, was hospitalised in critical condition. Responders detected a high level of carbon monoxide in the property and township police said on Saturday that investigators determined that “a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak”. Two medics were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide exposure and a police officer was treated at the scene. As a model, Haddon appeared on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1973 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She also appeared in about two dozen films from the 1970s to 1990s, according to IMDb, including 1994’s Bullets Over Broadway, starring John Cusack. Haddon left modelling after giving birth to her daughter, Ryan, in the mid-1970s, but then had to re-enter the workforce after her husband’s 1991 death. This time, she found the modelling industry far less friendly: “They said to me, ‘At 38, you’re not viable,'” Haddon told The New York Times in 2003. Working a menial job at an advertising agency, Haddon began reaching out to cosmetic companies, telling them there was a growing market to sell beauty products to aging baby boomers. She eventually landed a contract with Clairol, followed by Estee Lauder and then L’Oreal, for which she promoted the company’s anti-aging products for more than a decade. She also hosted beauty segments for CBS’s The Early Show. “I kept modelling, but in a different way,” she told The Times, “I became a spokesperson for my age.” In 2008, Haddon founded WomenOne, an organisation aimed at advancing educational opportunities for girls and women in marginalised communities, including Rwanda, Haiti and Jordan. Haddon was born in Toronto and began modelling as a teenager to pay for ballet classes – she began her career with the Canadian ballet company, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, according to her website. Haddon’s daughter, Ryan, said in a social media post that her mother was “everyone’s greatest champion. An inspiration to many”. “A pure heart. A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived. Rest in Light, Mom,” she said.Look at the numbers, and it’s easy to assume Iowa State did whatever it wanted in its matchup against Colorado a month ago. Certainly in one sense, the Cyclones did just that while routing the Buffaloes 99-71 in both teams’ final game of the Maui Invitational on Nov. 27. CU head coach Tad Boyle, he of the defense-first ethos, typically is the last person who will defend a shoddy defensive effort by his club. Yet in that instance, it was the Buffaloes’ inability to protect the ball that led to their defensive demise. CU will get another shot at the opportunistic Cyclones on Monday, as the Buffs host No. 3 Iowa State in the Big 12 Conference opener. “You look at giving up 99 points and what they shot against us. But to be honest, it wasn’t our half-court defense,” Boyle said. “It was the 37 points off our turnovers, and the 14 points off second chance on offensive rebounds. You put those together, and it’s 51 of their 99 are a result of us not boxing out and getting our (butts) kicked on the boards, or not taking care of the ball on offense. And Iowa State, that’s what they feed on. They feed off of turning turnovers into layups and easy baskets. “When our half-court defense got set, we weren’t that bad. I’m not saying we were great defensively. But we weren’t as bad as the score would indicate.” Not only did CU surrender a season-high point total, but a defense that hasn’t allowed any other opponent to shoot 50% surrendered opponent season-highs in field goal percentage (.603), 3-point percentage (.440), made free throws (18) and assists (18) against the Cyclones. While CU has averaged just 12.6 turnovers in the past eight games after committing a whopping 55 through the season’s first three games, one glaring exception to the recent run occurred against the Cyclones. The Buffs committed 18 turnovers against ISU, and the Cyclones took advantage of just about every one of them, finishing with 37 points off turnovers. That, by far, is the highest total of points off turnovers by a CU foe this season. The next highest mark was 20 points by Northern Colorado in the second game of the season, and that was a double-overtime game. The Buffs surrendered a relatively modest seven offensive rebounds against the Cyclones but, again, ISU took advantage of all of them, finishing with 14 second-chance points. That’s also the most by a CU foe this season. Boyle reiterated a common theme of his after practice on Sunday that he would prefer a five-second call as opposed to wild, bail-out passes, given the Cyclones’ ability to turn live-ball turnovers into optimal looks in transition. ISU leads the Big 12 in forced turnovers (16.0) and turnover margin (plus-6.5). “Obviously we’ve got to stay in front of the ball a lot better this game,” CU forward Bangot Dak said. “Their guards were able to create a lot for others last time I feel like. And just overall, all five guys were able to beat us off the bounce. We’ve got to be a way better help team. And the big key is just really taking care of the ball. They had 37 points that we basically gave to them. We just have to take care of the ball, no second-chance points, and it will be a better game.” No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones at CU Buffs men’s basketball TIPOFF : Monday, 7 p.m., CU Events Center TV/RADIO : CBS Sports Network/KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM RECORDS : Iowa State 10-1; Colorado 9-2. COACHES : Iowa State — TJ Otzelberger, 4th season (80-36, 179-99 overall). Colorado — Tad Boyle, 15th season (307-185, 363-251 overall). KEY PLAYERS : Iowa State — G Keshon Gilbert, 6-4, Sr. (16.5 ppg, 5.2 apg, 3.2 rpg, .545 FG%); G Curtis Jones, 6-4, Sr. (16.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.1 apg, 2.7 rpg, .392 3%); F Milan Momcilovic, 6-8, So. (11.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, .455 3%); F Joshua Jefferson, 6-9, Jr. (11.5 ppg, 8.4 rpg, .542 FG%); C Dishon Jackson, 6-11, R-Sr., (11.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg, .656 FG%); G Tamin Lipsey, 6-1, Jr. (10.1 ppg, .494 FG%). Colorado — G Julian Hammond III, 6-2, Sr. (13.1 ppg, 3.5 apg, .429 3%); C Elijah Malone, 6-10, Gr. (12.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, .662 FG%); F Andrej Jakimovski, 6-8, Gr. (11.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg); F Trevor Baskin, 6-9, Gr. (8.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg, .509 FG%); G RJ Smith, 6-3, R-So. (7.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, .606 3%); F Bangot Dak, 6-11, So. (6.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg); F Assane Diop, 6-8, So. (3.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg). NOTES : This will be Iowa State’s first visit to Boulder since Feb. 11, 2011 during the Buffs’ final season of their previous stint in the Big 12. Prior to CU leaving the Big 12 for the Pac-12, the Cyclones lost their last six games at the Events Center and nine of their last 10. ... This will be the 150th meeting between the teams, with ISU leading the series 79-70. ... CU guard Javon Ruffin is expected to be available after missing the nonconference finale against Bellarmine due to a back issue. ... Hammond recorded 12 assists the past two games with only two turnovers. Hammond enjoyed a strong game offensively against ISU last month, going 6-for-11 from the field and 6-for-6 at the free throw line. ... Smith has matched a career-high with 11 points in each of the past two games. ... Iowa State has been idle since routing Morgan State 99-72 on Dec. 22. ... The Cyclones suffered their only loss of the season in their opener at the Maui Invitational last month against No. 2 Auburn. ISU then defeated Dayton and the Buffs the next two days. ... CU faces its first Big 12 road game on Saturday against former Pac-12 rival Arizona State (4 p.m. MT, ESPN+).

Trailblazing Model Dayle Haddon Dies From Suspected Carbon Monoxide PoisoningSouthern California defense contractors optimistic Trump administration could create jobs locallyTOUCHING tributes for the late Jimmy Carter have started to flood in for the "extraordinary leader" who has died aged 100. Joe Biden and Donald Trump have led the heartfelt messages to the beloved former president whose death was confirmed by his family earlier today. 10 President Joe Biden and his wife Jill led with a touching tribute to Jimmy Carter (pictured in 2021) 10 Former President George W. Bush called Carter 'a man of deeply held convictions' Credit: AFP 10 Ex-President Barack Obama with Carter and his wife Michelle and former President Bill Clinton Credit: AP 10 Former president Jimmy Carter has died aged 100 Credit: Rex Carter, the oldest president in history , and the only one to become a centenarian, has been survived by five other American commander-in-chiefs who have all left touching homages to the great man. President-elect Donald Trump remembered Carter for his leadership and urged Americans to keep the late president's loved ones in their " hearts and prayers". Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. "For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Read more on jimmy carter ROCK & ROLL PREZ Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100 decades after White House tenure "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time." He later posted a second statement which acknowledged the pair's political and philosophical differences but praised Carter's clear love for America. "He truly loved and respected our Country, and all it stands for," Trump added. "He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect. Most read in The US Sun ALL ROVER IT Barry Robson appointed manager of SPFL club - 11 months after Aberdeen axe HELL'S BELLS Hogmanay storm chaos as event AXED & travellers warned as snow to hit Scotland baby joy Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announce she's pregnant with first baby FLIGHTMARE Moment Ryanair passengers cheer as yob is hauled off flight to Scotland by cops "He was a truly good man and, of course, will be greatly missed. He was also very consequential, far more than most Presidents, after he left the Oval Office." The man Trump is set to replace in the White House in just a few weeks time in Joe Biden described Carter as an "extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian". Jimmy Carter arrives in wheelchair to wife Rosalynn's Atlanta funeral as former First Ladies line front row in tribute The fellow Democrat and close friend posted the loving tribute alongside his wife Jill. They said: "Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend." "He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together." Joe, 82, has now taken on the title as the oldest living president following the passing of Carter. Barack Obama - the youngest living American leader - commended the late humanitarian with his wife Michelle. They said: "Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away — buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels. "Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man." 10 Bill Clinton shared this image in his tribute to Jimmy Carter Credit: X/BillClinton 10 A younger Joe Biden with his good friend Carter back in 1978 Credit: Bettmann 10 US Presidents George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter (R) together in the Oval Office in 2009 Credit: EPA Former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary also praised Carter's commitment to service. They praised him for his "long and good life" and applauded his belief in faith and selflessness. The final remaining president, George W. Bush, joined his wife Laura to call Carter “a man of deeply held convictions” who “dignified the office ". US vice president Kamala Harris made a similar statement praising Carter's "deep and abiding faith in God, America and in humanity". “He reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion," she continued. "I had the privilege of knowing President Carter for years. I will always remember his kindness, wisdom, and profound grace." International tributes Tributes to the statesman even came from overseas as the UK's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer lauded Carter's service. The British PM said he “redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad”. King Charles III also described the former US president as a “committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace”. Sir Tony Blair soon followed with a powerful statement. It read: "Jimmy Carter's life was a testament to public service; from his time in office, and the Camp David Accords, to his remarkable commitment to the cause of people and peace round the world over the past 40 years. "I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. "He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need." PRESIDENT CARTER Carter , the 39th president of the United States , has died after nearly two years in hospice care. His son Chip Carter confirmed the former president died at his Georgia home on Sunday around 3:45 pm ET. Carter peacefully passed away surrounded by his family who paid an emotional tribute to the former leader. His son Chip said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. "The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Public events will commemorate Carter in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. and a state funeral will be held, The Carter Center confirmed. The former president decided to live out the remainder of his days at his home in Plains, Georgia . Carter, the beloved Democrat and Nobel Peace Prize winner, had experienced several health issues in recent years including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. He became the longest-living president and the first to make it 100 years old. Carter's death came over a year after the death of his wife, Rosalynn Carter , who died on November 19, 2023, at age 96. Two days before her death, Rosalynn joined her husband in hospice care at their home in Georgia. The former first lady and fierce advocate for mental health was diagnosed with dementia in early 2023. Read more on the Scottish Sun GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine Before his death, Jimmy Carter was the first to pay tribute to his wife of 77 years, "Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me." 10 King Charles' statement on the tragic death Credit: Twitter 10 Jimmy Carter pictured at the funeral service of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, on November 29, 2023 Credit: Getty 10 Carter served as the 39th president of the United States Credit: EPA

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