Pub a top priority for Welsh house buyers, survey finds
SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk added 22 points each for Sacramento, which had a season-high point total. San Antonio's Julian Champagnie had six 3-pointers in scoring 30 points, both career-highs. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. Wembanyama participated in a pregame workout but missed his second straight game with a sore lower back. Spurs guard Devin Vassell sat out for injury management of a bruised knee on the second night of a back-to-back, which both teams were playing. San Antonio allowed 100 points through three quarters for the second straight game. The Spurs have lost three straight and four of five. Takeaways Kings: Kevin Huerter was 4 for 4 on 3-pointers in scoring 16 points. Huerter was 3 for 13 on 3-pointers in his previous two games, including 0 for 6 against Memphis on Thursday. He entered the game shooting a career-low 27.2% on 3-pointers this season. Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) and San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins, center, scramble for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Credit: AP/Eric Gay Spurs: Zach Collins was ejected with 9:07 remaining in the first half after berating official Michael Smith following a personal foul against Sabonis. Collins, who had two points and two rebounds, started at center in place of Wembanyama. Key moment Sacramento closed the first half on a 50-27 run, turning a 13-point deficit into a 69-59 lead at halftime. Key stat Paul is two assists shy of surpassing Jason Kidd for second on the NBA's career list. Paul had 13 assists against the Kings, giving him 12,089 assists in 20 seasons. Up next The Kings host Utah on Sunday. The Spurs host New Orleans on Sunday.Walmart is selling an 'amazing' $150 office chair for only $52 ahead of holiday shoppingGASO_FG Stewart 22, 8:17. GASO_Sanders 30 pass from French (Stewart kick), 6:55. CCAR_FG Hensley 39, 2:46. GASO_FG Stewart 27, 1:29. CCAR_FG Hensley 24, 12:43. GASO_FG Stewart 36, 14:56. GASO_White 2 run (Stewart kick), 5:56. GASO_FG Stewart 39, 3:18. RUSHING_Georgia Southern, White 13-46, Mbadinga 10-32, French 6-12, Arnold 7-12, J.Dallas 1-6, (Team) 1-(minus 1), Cobb 1-(minus 7). Coastal Carolina, Bennett 16-138, Vasko 4-22, Washington 2-6, Kim 2-(minus 3). PASSING_Georgia Southern, French 25-38-0-294. Coastal Carolina, Vasko 10-25-2-102, Kim 1-7-1-25. RECEIVING_Georgia Southern, D.Burgess 8-98, Bunkley-Shelton 3-43, J.Dallas 3-25, Fromm 3-19, Sanders 2-51, Cobb 2-30, Arnold 2-13, Mbadinga 1-13, White 1-2. Coastal Carolina, McKie 5-78, Graves 2-3, Berrong 1-26, Tucker 1-9, Meiga 1-6, Bennett 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALS_Georgia Southern, Stewart 58.
Down goes UConn! Down goes UConn! Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter scored a total of 26 points, with 17 of them coming in the second half to put his Tigers over the top with a 99-97 overtime victory against back-to-back national champion UConn . Ranked No. 2 in the nation, the Huskies suffered the mammoth upset Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational. (RELATED: Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Hit With $50,000 Fine By NBA After ‘Profane Outbursts’ At Referees) From the three-point line, the 5-0 Tigers were mesmerizing, hitting 12 out of their 22 tries from behind the arc, with Hunter in particular hitting seven of his 10 attempts. Adding to Memphis’ production was guard PJ Haggerty with 22 points and five assists, while guard Colby Rogers contributed 19 points and forward Dain Dainja put up 14. Heading into the game, UConn had 17 straight victories on their resume dating back to Feb. 2024, with that streak now being cleared out. WATCH: THE TIGERS HAVE DONE IT 🔥 Memphis defeats No. 2 UConn, winning its FIFTH straight game against an AP-ranked opponent dating back to the beginning of last season!!️ pic.twitter.com/OwyZnn9dIF — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 25, 2024 And to make the loss that much worse for the Huskies , it’s head coach Dan Hurley who is partly responsible for the defeat with a little boneheadedness at the end of the game. Dan Hurley has been cussing out the refs the entire game and FINALLY gets called for a technical foul. Just significantly hurt his team, as Memphis now leads #2 UConn 96-92 with 40 seconds left. Can’t stand this fool.🤦♂️ https://t.co/dzohB9sOIV pic.twitter.com/opHy8pg05Y — Hitmen Hoops (@HitmenHoops) November 25, 2024 College basketball at its finest, ladies and gentlemen!
TE Connectivity PLC stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsNearly half of Welsh home buyers prioritise a 'good local pub' when house hunting. According to research commissioned by the Long Live the Local campaign, 47 per cent of Welsh residents consider a nearby pub a top priority when choosing a new home. The study revealed that 21 per cent of Welsh residents put the pub at the top of their list when prioritising local amenities. Overall, 41 per cent of those surveyed ranked having a "good local pub" above schools (27 per cent), places of worship (6 per cent), and gyms (23 per cent). These community hubs not only serve existing residents but also drive interest in local areas. More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of Welsh residents view pubs as a staple of vibrant communities, and 36 per cent check out house prices in the area after visiting a good local. When evaluating a new neighbourhood, 36 per cent of prospective homeowners and renters visit the local pub to get a feel for the area’s atmosphere. Dion Hughes, publican at The Goat in Glandwyfach, Gwynedd, said: "Over the years, we’ve seen many newcomers to the area stumble across The Goat, and you can tell from their expression; they have found somewhere special. "Before long, they become fast regulars, calling the area their home. "Those who have moved away always tell us how much they miss the place. "And visitors always wish they had a proper pub nearby like ours. "It's good to know that The Goat feels like home, no matter where you’re from." Despite their importance, the industry continues to face mounting challenges with 500 pub closures across the UK in 2023, and another 500 expected in 2024. With 37 per cent of residents in Wales saying that pubs help them feel less lonely and isolated, data shows that closures have negatively impacted the mental health of over three-quarters of people across the country (78 per cent). Emma McClarkin, CEO of the Welsh Beer and Pub Association, which runs the Long Live the Local campaign, said: "A good local is understandably at the top of many people’s wish lists when house hunting. "They also are a sign of real social value in their communities and good pubs offer so much more than a quality pint. "It’s a place to meet new neighbours and friends, catch up on all the local news, and tuck into some delicious pub grub when you can’t face the washing up. "So when you’ve finally got the keys to your new home there is even more reason to support your pub by joining the Long Live The Local campaign which calls on the Government to support our pubs, recognising the significant economic and social value they have. "Pubs are vital to the lifeblood of our communities and the last thing any new mover wants to see is their local close their doors. "We stand ready to help the government deliver the full support that’s needed for businesses to thrive." Rebecca Peach, director of UK online estate agent I Am the Agent, said: "When selling or renting a property, the feel of the local area is almost as important as the home itself. "Placemaking is incredibly important, with house hunters eager to live within vibrant neighbourhoods that have a wealth of community assets - like a good local pub - on their doorstep. "From our experience, these social hubs are an essential part of the community, so it’s important that they’re protected so local areas can continue to grow and thrive across the UK." Join the campaign by visiting the Long Live the Local website to sign up to the newsletter or add your signature to the Long Live the Local petition.Geoffrey Hinton says he doesn’t regret the work he did that laid the foundation for artificial intelligence, but wishes he thought of safety sooner. The British-Canadian computer scientist says the technology has now progressed so fast that he thinks it could achieve superintelligence in the next five to 20 years. Superintelligence is intelligence that surpasses even the smartest humans. When superintelligence happens, Hinton says humanity will have to seriously worry about how it can stay in control. His remarks came at a press conference in Stockholm, where Hinton is due to a receive the Nobel Prize in psychics on Tuesday. Hinton and co-laureate John Hopfield are being given the prize because they developed some of the underpinnings of machine learning, a computer science that helps AI mimic how humans learn. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024.
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The winter high school sports season is upon us. And, while this season may not offer the sheer quantity of sports that other seasons do, there are more than enough intriguing local storylines to keep an eye on as boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling, ice hockey and girls swimming and diving take center stage. Here are five local storylines to watch out for: 1. Roosevelt’s pursuit of a third consecutive girls basketball state title Roosevelt endured a long wait for its first girls basketball state title in program history, finally securing the 5A state title in 2023. The Rough Riders didn’t have to wait nearly as long for their second title, repeating as state champion to cap a 26-2 season a year ago. Roosevelt enters this season as one of the prime contenders for another title, as it brings back numerous key players from its past two title teams. Junior power forward Kyle Hollier paces the talented, balanced group after leading the team in scoring (16.8 ppg) and rebounding (7.1 rpg) a season ago. 2. Can Severance sophomore Drake VomBaur? A season ago, four local wrestlers earned state titles in boys and girls wrestling. Three were seniors. The one local returning champion, Severance standout Drake VomBaur, is back after going 41-0 and winning the 3A 106-pound state title this past February. VomBaur will no doubt be a state title favorite again this winter, as he tries to keep his stellar high school career record unblemished. Joining VomBaur are eight local wrestlers who are back after being state runners-up a season ago: Eaton junior Blake Hawkins, Resurrection Christian senior Grant Slinkard, Resurrection Christian senior Isaiah Johnson, Resurrection Christian junior Samuel Stockston, Fort Lupton junior Josiah Gonzales, Roosevelt junior Chris LaLonde, Valley senior Nehemiah Whaley and Highland senior Ira Sittner. 3. Can Briggsdale reload for another state title? Coming into the season a year ago, Briggsdale’s girls basketball team had routinely been a title game participant but had just one championship (in 2023) to show for four finals appearances since 2008. The Falcons garnered title No. 2 in dramatic fashion in March, defeating Stratton 41-40 in the 1A title game to cap a 24-2 campaign. Leading the way, as Briggsdale’s programs rose to unprecedented heights, was then-senior Jenna Krise. Krise led the team in nearly every statistical category, averaging 27 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game while scoring and playmaking from everywhere on the floor. If the Falcons are going to secure a third consecutive 1A state title, others are going to need to step up from a team that, aside from Krise, was a bit young and inexperienced a year ago. 4. Can the Windsor boys hoops team get over the hump? Windsor’s boys basketball program has been right on the cusp of calling itself champion for years now. A season ago, the Wizards got as close as they have been in more than a decade to claiming their third state championship in program history and their first since 1924. They finished the season 23-5, nearly pulling off a second-half rally in a 57-53 5A title game loss to Mesa Ridge. Though Windsor lost six key seniors from this past season’s state runner-up squad, there is enough up-and-coming returning talent to declare the Wizards one of the top contenders in 5A again this winter. Leading the charge, junior shooting guard Madden Smiley is back after averaging team-highs in scoring (16.8 ppg) and steals (2.0 spg), to go with 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game a season ago. 5. Can Windsor’s Reagan Annable and Sienna Hawbaker climb further up the podium? A season ago, Windsor’s Reagan Annable stood out among all local competitors in the 4A girls swimming and diving state championships. Annable capped her sophomore season by placing second in the 1-meter diving finals with a score of 498. She was second only to Niwot junior Elizabeth Fay’s score of 538.5. No doubt, Annable will look to climb one rung higher and claim a state title this winter. One of Annable’s teammates, senior Sienna Hawbaker, also comes into this season with a state title, or two, in her crosshairs. She recorded two top-4 finishes at the state meet in February, placing third in the 100-yard freestyle (52.04) and fourth in the 200 individual medley (2:08.09).
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