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Manchester City's struggles continued as Pep Guardiola's side remarkably blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to leave the French club in danger of elimination. There were also big wins for Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, while Inter Milan went top of the standings after five games and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski reached a century of Champions League goals. However, the biggest drama came at the Etihad Stadium, where City were cruising early in the second half with a three-goal advantage as they sought to end a run of five successive defeats in all competitions. Erling Haaland opened the scoring from a penalty just before half-time, and Ilkay Gundogan's deflected shot made it 2-0 in the 50th minute. Haaland struck again to make it 3-0, but Feyenoord's comeback began on 75 minutes when Anis Hadj Moussa took advantage of hapless defending to round goalkeeper Ederson and pull one back. Substitute Santiago Gimenez bundled in to make it 3-2 on 82 minutes and the equaliser arrived a minute from the end. Ederson was again caught out with Igor Paixao going around the goalkeeper and crossing for Slovak international David Hancko to head in. "We concede a lot of goals because we are not stable," complained Guardiola. "We lost a lot of games lately. We are fragile and of course we need a victory." It is the first time that a team has gone into the last 20 minutes of a Champions League game trailing by three goals and still avoided defeat, as the point boosts the Dutch side's hopes of progressing. City are two points outside the top eight places which offer direct qualification for the last 16, while Bayern moved above them by beating PSG 1-0 in Munich. South Korean defender Kim Min-jae scored the only goal seven minutes before half-time, heading in after goalkeeper Matvei Safonov failed to clear a corner. PSG had Ousmane Dembele sent off in the second half and the French champions have just four points, and three goals, from five games. They are a lowly 26th in the 36-team league, a point adrift of the positions which offer a place in the play-off round in February. "We need to win our last three matches, otherwise we risk being eliminated," admitted PSG coach Luis Enrique. - Lewandowski century - Lewandowski notched his 100th goal in the competition with an early penalty in Barcelona's 3-0 home win over French side Brest. Dani Olmo netted midway through the second half before Lewandowski sealed Barca's win at the death, his 101st goal in the Champions League -- only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored more. Inter lead the standings with 13 points, a point ahead of Barcelona and Liverpool, after a 1-0 win at home to RB Leipzig which means they are also still yet to concede a goal. Castello Lukeba's own goal made the difference at San Siro, and Leipzig are one of only three teams to have lost five games out of five. Arsenal romped to a 5-1 victory away to Sporting in Lisbon, as the Portuguese side adapt to life without coach Ruben Amorim, who has departed for Manchester United. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes all scored in the first half for Arsenal, before Goncalo Inacio pulled one back shortly after the restart. Bukayo Saka converted a penalty on 65 minutes after Martin Odegaard had been brought down, and Leandro Trossard headed in to seal Arsenal's win late on. - Atalanta, Atletico hit six - Atalanta romped to a 6-1 win over rock-bottom Young Boys in Switzerland, with Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere both scoring braces. Sead Kolasinac and Lazar Samardzic also netted for the Italians, with Silvere Ganvoula getting the hosts' reply. Florian Wirtz struck twice, including a penalty, as Leverkusen crushed Red Bull Salzburg 5-0, with Alejandro Grimaldo scoring a superb free-kick and Patrik Schick and Aleix Garcia also netting. Julian Alvarez and substitute Angel Correa each scored twice and Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann once as Atletico romped to a 6-0 win away to Sparta Prague. Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham were the scorers in AC Milan's 3-2 win at Slovan Bratislava, whose goals came from Tigran Barseghyan and Nino Marcelli. Marko Tolic saw red at the end for Slovan, who are without a point. as/nf Originally published as Man City blow three-goal lead in Champions League, Bayern beat PSG Breaking News Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Breaking News Thousands impacted as blackout hits city More than 1,000 residents are waking up to darkness as one of Australia’s biggest cities experiences another blackout due to a burst water pipe. Read more Breaking News Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls close Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls close Read moreIllinois Has the Worst Public Pension Debt Bomb in the Country
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ARLINGTON, Texas — A father and son celebrated a moment they have waited years to happen on Friday afternoon. Dr. Rohit Sharma helped his 85-year-old dad put on his graduation robe at the University of Texas at Arlington’s commencement ceremony. "Really proud, very, very proud of what he's done," said Rohit. Dr. Ramesh Sharma’s accomplishment comes years after retirement and both men now share the same title. Earning his doctorate fulfills a lifelong promise Ramesh made to himself and his family. "This is my commitment that I will do something which brings a name to my parents, my ancestors, and my generations to come," Ramesh said. Ramesh was born in Narowal, Pakistan, and raised in Ludhiana, India. In Punjab, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras in 1967. Following several years in the civilian Indian naval forces, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1976. His career landed him in Texas, Michigan, and Connecticut before he settled in Fort Worth in 1986. Ramesh joined other graduates receiving their degrees at Globe Life Fieldhouse during UTA’s commencement ceremony. After retiring from his career as a mechanical engineer, Dr. Sharma returned to school, earning a master’s degree in 2014, but he had bigger education dreams. He achieved his Ph.D. in mathematics after 10 years, taking one class at a time. "It's certainly a source of inspiration for me just watching his entire story," said Rohit. His father's story involves challenges, but Dr. Sharma credits much of his success to his wife of 51 years. "I am very grateful to my wife who bears all those things, me staying out in the university in the night," said Dr. Ramesh Sharma. Standing by his side on stage, his wife joined him in celebrating receiving his doctorate in math.
By DAVID BAUDER Time magazine gave Donald Trump something it has never done for a Person of the Year designee: a lengthy fact-check of claims he made in an accompanying interview. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg The fact-check accompanies a transcript of what the president-elect told the newsmagazine’s journalists. Described as a “12 minute read,” it calls into question 15 separate statements that Trump made. It was the second time Trump earned the Time accolade; he also won in 2016, the first year he was elected president. Time editors said it wasn’t a particularly hard choice over other finalists Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate Middleton. Time said Friday that no other Person of the Year has been fact-checked in the near-century that the magazine has annually written about the figure that has had the greatest impact on the news. But it has done the same for past interviews with the likes of Joe Biden, Netanyahu and Trump. Such corrections have been a sticking point for Trump and his team in the past, most notably when ABC News did it during his only debate with Democrat Kamala Harris this fall. There was no immediate response to a request for comment on Friday. In the piece, Time called into question statements Trump made about border security, autism and the size of a crowd at one of his rallies. When the president-elect talked about the “massive” mandate he had received from voters, Time pointed out that former President Barack Obama won more electoral votes the two times he had run for president. The magazine also questioned Trump’s claim that he would do interviews with anyone who asked during the campaign, if he had the time. The candidate rejected a request to speak to CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the magazine said. “In the final months of his campaign, Trump prioritized interviews with podcasts over mainstream media,” reporters Simmone Shah and Leslie Dickstein wrote. David Bauder writes about media for the AP. Follow him at http://x.com/dbauder and https://bsky.app/profile/dbauder.bsky.social.
Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend announces engagement just months after One Direction star's deathIt’s been three weeks since the general election polls closed on Nov. 5, and there are still three races for the U.S. House of Representatives that remain too close to call: two in California and one in Iowa . The GOP won a political trifecta in the 2024 election, winning the White House and both chambers of Congress. In the House, the majority is narrow: of the 435 seats up for election, Republicans secured 219 seats while Democrats hold 213 seats. Although the three undeclared races won’t shift the balance of power, they could influence issues that don’t adhere to party lines. Here’s a look at the House races waiting to be called in this year’s Congressional elections. More: Which of Trump's high-profile nominees will be making history? Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team. California’s 13th Congressional District Incumbent Rep. John Duarte, a Republican, is narrowly leading Democrat Adam Gray in the race to represent California’s 13th Congressional District , which spans Merced County, most of Madera County, and parts of Fresno, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties in California’s Central Valley. Duarte, 58, is a farmer and businessman who first won his seat in 2022. He serves on the House Transportation, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Committees. Gray, 47, spent ten years in the California State Assembly representing Merced before resigning to run for Congress. More: Trump vows 25% tariff on imports from Mexico, Canada: What are tariffs? Gray previously ran for the seat in 2022 and lost to Duarte by 564 votes. The margin is even closer this year, with only 207 votes separating the candidates. California 45th Congressional District In Southern California’s 45th Congressional District , incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel, a two-term Republican and the first Korean-American woman ever elected to Congress, has fallen behind Democratic challenger Derek Tran , son of Vietnamese refugees. Steel opposes tax increases, advocates for more police funding and supports Israel in its war against Hamas . Although anti-abortion, she allows exceptions for rape, incest, or saving the mother's life. Tran, a lawyer and workers' rights advocate, has criticized his opponent's stance on abortion and warned that another Trump presidency could threaten democracy. Tran is currently leading by 581 votes, with over 95% of ballots tallied. More: When is Inauguration Day 2025? President-elect Donald Trump set to be sworn into office Iowa’s First Congressional District Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan has requested a recount in southeastern Iowa’s First Congressional District as she narrowly trails incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican. Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist and Army veteran who centered her 2024 campaign on economic and immigration issues, was first elected to Congress in 2020, winning by a margin of only six votes. This year, she declared victory the day after the election, but nearly three weeks later, the Associated Press has yet to call the race. Bohannan, a law professor at the University of Iowa, first faced off against Miller-Meeks in 2022 and lost by over 20,000 votes. This year, the candidates are separated by fewer than 800 votes, and Bohannan has not yet conceded defeat. Contributing: Riley Beggin, Kathryn Palmer and Marissa Payne Maya Homan is a 2024 election fellow at USA TODAY who focuses on Georgia politics. She is @MayaHoman on X, formerly Twitter.Man City blow three-goal lead in Champions League, Bayern beat PSG
RICHMOND — A quick pair of second-period goals propelled the River Lakes girls hockey team to victory. The Stars knocked off Cloquet/Esko/Carlson 3-2 at River Lakes Civic Arena on Saturday. After a scoreless first period, River Lakes got to work in a hurry in the second period. Sophie Olson broke the scoreless tie with a goal 24 seconds into the second period. Fifteen seconds later, Peyton Roeske put in another goal for the Stars to make it 2-0. Sophia Hess added some insurance with a goal at 6:38 in the third period. Olson and Hess both had a goal and an assist in the victory. Goaltender Kaydence Roeske made 22 saves for the Stars. River Lakes hosts Sartell/Sauk Rapids at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in Richmond. River Lakes 3, C/E/C 2At least 6 dead in political protests in Pakistan’s capitalChristmas is almost here, and although it’s already a magical time, technology can certainly help make this time of year even more special. With that in mind, an app called “Better Call Santa” lets you arrange a call with Santa for your children, all with the help of AI. AI now helps your children (and you) talk to Santa Better Call Santa uses ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode to generate a natural conversation with Santa, but the app does even more. Children can tell Santa their wish list during the call. AI then creates a gift list in the app, so that parents can find out what their children want for Christmas. “Bring your family’s Christmas spirit to life with Better Call Santa. This magical app allows you to create a holiday memory like no other with a personalized call from Santa himself. Children can share their holiday wishes, and parents can safely view their child’s wish list details—all through one easy-to-use app,” the app description reads. I’ve tried out the app here and it’s quite fun – and I’m sure parents will appreciate the wish list feature. OpenAI also added a Santa Claus voice to the ChatGPT app earlier this week . Even so, the company acknowledged that the developer behind the app did a great job (and before the ChatGPT update was released to the public). Better Call Santa is available to download on the App Store . The app requires a $5.99 in-app purchase to work. It’s worth noting that although the app has been designed to work in English, you can ask Santa to speak in other languages – after all, he and AI can do anything. Read also Best deals on Apple products this holiday season 300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Apple’s UK campus Apple promotes the newly launched Genmoji in a fun new iPhone 16 ad ChatGPT for macOS now works with third-party apps, including Apple’s Xcode ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT