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Arsenal provisionally back on top of the Premier League after beating Brighton. Villa wins again

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — After leading the Premier League for 248 days last season without going on to win the title, Arsenal looks set to challenge again. Mikel Arteta’s team provisionally moved back to the top of the table on Sunday after a 2-0 win against Brighton.While Liverpool has the chance to go back to first place when it plays Manchester United later Sunday, Arsenal made the most of defending champion Manchester City’s surprise draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both scored in the second half at Emirates Stadium to extend Arsenal’s advantage over fourth-place City to five points. The Londoners were two points above Liverpool. VILLA COMEBACKAston Villa may well be a surprise challenger if it can continue its outstanding early season form. Trailing 1-0 at Brentford after Keane Lewis-Potter’s first-half goal, Unai Emery’s team came back to win 2-1, with Ben Mee’s red card in the 71st a turning point. Ale...

Texans without Stroud, Collins, Anderson, Fant in trying to stay on playoff bubble

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans will be trying to stay on the AFC playoff bubble Sunday without their rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, their top wide receiver and another top rookie.The Texans ruled out C.J. Stroud, who did not practice all week, on Friday with the No. 2 pick overall not practicing all week and unable to clear the concussion protocol. They also had ruled out defensive end Will Anderson, the No. 3 pick overall. But wide receiver Nico Collins, who has had a career-high 1,004 yards receiving this season, was ruled inactive Sunday. He had been questionable with a calf injury. They also ruled out offensive tackle George Tant, who had been questionable with an injured hip. He did not travel with the Texans. Houston (7-6) has lost two of three and sits just outside the AFC’s seventh and final playoff spot. The Texans visit Tennessee (5-8) on Sunday. The Titans are wearing their Oilers’ throwbacks for the second time this season against the team that r...

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

BRENTFORD, England (AP) — Ollie Watkins scored the winner and upset fans at his former club with his goal celebrations as Aston Villa beat Brentford 2-1 to provisionally move second in the Premier League.Villa is one point behind leader Arsenal and a point above third-place Liverpool, which hosts Manchester United later Sunday.Late goals from Alex Moreno and Watkins secured a dramatic late victory for Unai Emery’s high-flying Villa at Brentford after Bees defender Ben Mee had been sent off 20 minutes from time.Keane Lewis-Potter had opened the scoring for the hosts at Gtech Community Stadium but the game turned on its head after Mee was dismissed for flying into Leon Bailey in the 71st minute — referee David Coote upgrading to a red card after seeing the incident on the pitchside monitor.Moreno equalized in the 77th minute with Watkins completing the turnaround eight minutes later, before Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara was also shown a red card deep into stoppage time for violent ...

Packers RB Aaron Jones returns from knee injury. Dillon out with broken thumb

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay running back Aaron Jones is returning from a knee injury to help the Packers withstand the absence of backfield mate AJ Dillon in the Packers game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Jones is available to play for the Packers (6-7) after missing three games, but Dillon is out because of a broken right thumb. Both players had been listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.The Packers also will be missing cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) for a sixth straight game and wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) for a second consecutive game. The Packers’ injury report had listed Watson as doubtful and Alexander as questionable.Packers safety Darnell Savage (shoulder) also won’t play.Tampa Bay (6-7) will have wide receiver Chris Godwin available for Sunday’s game. Godwin had been listed as questionable because of a knee issue.On defense, the Bucs will have cornerback Jamel Dean and nose tackle Vita Vea returning to action. Dean had miss...

El papa Francisco cumple 87 años; busca cimentar su legado

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

El papa Francisco cumplió 87 años el domingo, cerrando un año en el que se produjeron grandes hitos en su esfuerzo por reformar la Iglesia católica, así como problemas de salud que plantean dudas sobre su futuro como pontífice.Francisco celebró su cumpleaños con pastel durante una audiencia festiva con niños el domingo por la mañana, y había carteles de “Feliz Cumpleaños” en la Plaza de San Pedro durante su bendición semanal al mediodía.Sólo siete papas eran mayores que Francisco en el momento de su muerte, según el sitio Catholic Hierarchy. Francisco se está acercando rápidamente a uno de ellos, Gregorio XII, quien tenía 88 años y medio cuando renunció voluntariamente en 1415 en un intento por poner fin al Cisma de Occidente, en el que había tres aspirantes rivales al papado. El papa Francisco revela dónde quiere ser enterrado El Papa Francisco cancela su viaje a Dubái por orden médica Sin embargo, dos veces este año, la mala sa...

‘She’s here!’ Taylor Swift spotted at Gillette Stadium for Patriots-Chiefs game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

New England Swifties at the Patriots-Chiefs game this afternoon may have their ‘wildest dreams’ come true as multiple sightings place her inside the stadium.Excitement amped as videos of a white beanie-clad figure emerging from a pack of black SUVs at Gillette Stadium circulated on social media around 12:20 p.m. The video follows reports from Rhode Island photographer Ryan Welch of her jet landing in TF Green earlier in the morning.https://x.com/RyanWelchPhotog/status/1736430101896527947?s=20Shortly after the video, fan accounts posted pictures of Swift in the white knit hat walking in a hallway with a small group of people, stating the star was inside the stadium. The Grammy-winner then moved into a box, captured on more circulated photos excitedly waving down at onlookers.“I’m at Gillette and we heard a woman say T.F Green, SHE’S HERE!!” one fan under the name Steph posted on X just after noon. “I’ve honestly never been more excited about a Patriots g...

Want to be a poll worker for the Presidential Primary Election? Here's how

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The County of San Diego says poll workers are needed for for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election.Those who are bilingual in any one of 10 specific languages are in great need, though speaking multiple languages is not required.According to federal law, the Registrar’s Office is required to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese. These California cities are among richest in US: report Additionally, state and county requirements show a need for Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Somali, as well as Persian (Farsi and Dari) speakers at select vote centers across the region."Poll workers play an essential role in elections and can receive a daily stipend while serving their community," stated the county in a recent news release. "Under the Voter’s Choice Act, vote centers replace traditional polling places."Vote centers are open throughout the county for an extended period before Electi...

Disney on Ice, Bluey's Big Play heading to San Diego this winter

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Two family-friendly events are heading to San Diego this winter -- Bluey's Big Play and Disney on Ice. Disney on Ice "Frozen & Encanto" is coming to town first, heading to the Pechanga Arena San Diego from Jan. 18 to 21, 2024. Sing along as Elsa and Mirabel take you on a journey through Arendelle and the mountains of Colombia. Guests of all ages can enjoy "world-class" ice skating and aerial acrobatics. Kiev, Ukraine - January 31, 2022: In this photo illustration, the Disney on Ice logo is displayed on a smartphone screen with the Disney logo in the background. (Adobe Stock) An Elsa and Mirabel pre-show character experience is also available as a ticket add on, and it includes games, storytelling, crafting and interactive time with Elsa and Mirabel, according to the event website. There will also be photo opportunities with your favorite Disney characters. The Frozen & Encanto tour will stop in several other California cities -- Long Beach, Ontario, Anaheim, F...

RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

OTTAWA — RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and Jewish leaders are urging community members to be diligent after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days.The Mounties say there have now been five Canadian youth arrested on terror-related cases since June.That includes an Ottawa teen arrested Friday and charged in connection to a plot against the city’s Jewish community.A 16-year-old arrested in Calgary on Dec. 13 is the third teenager and fourth person arrested in relation to a case that involved use of social media sites such as TikTok and threats against the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities.The RCMP are asking parents and others in positions of authority to be on alert for signs of radicalization, including increasing associations with groups supporting violence and attempts to recruit others to their cause.The Jewish Federation of Ottawa says it is asking people to “exercise heightened awareness and ...

‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.Musicals have been tough sells in theaters in recent years, so much so that Warner Bros. downplayed the song and dance elements of “Wonka” in trailers. Instead, the studio emphasized Chalamet, the 27-year-old actor who, with “Wonka,” notched his second No. 1 movie following 2021’s “Dune.” The earlier film recorded a $41 million opening.While “Dune” was a sprawling and star-studded sci-fi adventure, “Wonka” relies chiefly on Chalamet’s charisma.“Wonka,” which cost about $125 million to produce and played at 4,203 locations, was also the first big Hollywood release to launch following the end of the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. Chalamet hosted “Saturday Night Live” just days after the strike ended. In h...