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Taiwan’s main opposition party announces vice presidential candidate as hopes for alliance fracture

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party announced its vice presidential candidate Friday as hopes fractured for a cross-party alliance to challenge the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and relations with China remained tense. The outcome of the election could have major effects on relations between China and the United States, which is bound by its own laws to provide Taiwan with the weapons it needs to defend itself. Differences over Taiwan are a major flashpoint in U.S.-China relations.Hou Yu-ih said former legislator and Cabinet member Chao Shao-kang would be his running mate in the January polls. Chao had led a breakaway faction of Nationalist politicians who established the New Party in the 1990s, but has since returned the Nationalist camp as the DPP has held on to power in both the presidential office and the legislature. The announcement comes days after the DPP announced that its presidential candidate, serving vice president William Lai, had rec...

UAPB visits Ball State after Pearson’s 24-point outing

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (3-3) at Ball State Cardinals (4-1)Muncie, Indiana; Friday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -10; over/under is 154BOTTOM LINE: Ball State plays the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions after Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 24 points in Ball State’s 75-58 win over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans.The Cardinals are 4-0 on their home court. Ball State ranks second in the MAC in rebounding averaging 35.2 rebounds. Basheer Jihad leads the Cardinals with 5.6 boards.The Golden Lions are 1-2 in road games. UAPB ranks seventh in the SWAC with 30.5 rebounds per game led by Jyre McCloud averaging 5.4.Ball State is shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 1.1 percentage points lower than the 46.7% UAPB allows to opponents. UAPB averages 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 7.1 more made shots on average than the 4.2 per game Ball State gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Jihad is scoring 15.6 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds for the Cardinals...

Alexis leads Chattanooga against Evansville after 22-point game

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

Evansville Purple Aces (4-0) at Chattanooga Mocs (4-0)Chattanooga, Tennessee; Friday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mocs -8; over/under is 142BOTTOM LINE: Chattanooga faces the Evansville Purple Aces after Sam Alexis scored 22 points in Chattanooga’s 68-63 victory against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.Chattanooga finished 18-17 overall with a 9-7 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Mocs averaged 77.2 points per game while shooting 45.3% from the field and 37.7% from deep last season.Evansville finished 5-27 overall a season ago while going 1-14 on the road. The Purple Aces averaged 12.5 points off of turnovers, 6.5 second-chance points and 14.4 bench points last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bryant Bulldogs to visit Xavier Musketeers Friday

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

Bryant Bulldogs (3-3) at Xavier Musketeers (3-2)Cincinnati; Friday, 12 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Musketeers -17.5; over/under is 147.5BOTTOM LINE: Division 1 Division foes Xavier and Bryant take the court.The Musketeers are 2-0 in home games. Xavier ranks seventh in the Big East in team defense, allowing 65.0 points while holding opponents to 35.8% shooting.The Bulldogs are 1-2 on the road. Bryant is the America East leader with 30.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Earl Timberlake averaging 7.7.Xavier’s average of 5.6 made 3-pointers per game is 1.6 fewer made shots on average than the 7.2 per game Bryant gives up. Bryant has shot at a 44.4% clip from the field this season, 8.6 percentage points greater than the 35.8% shooting opponents of Xavier have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Claude is scoring 16.4 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Musketeers. Quincy Olivari is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers for Xavier.Sherif Kenney is averaging 17.8 points, ...

Delaware takes on Brown in Nassau, Bahamas

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

Brown Bears (1-4) vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-0)Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 1:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fightin’ Blue Hens -3; over/under is 141BOTTOM LINE: The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens square off against the Brown Bears in Nassau, Bahamas.Delaware went 17-16 overall with an 8-5 record in non-conference games in the 2022-23 season. The Fightin’ Blue Hens averaged 69.6 points per game last season, 29.8 in the paint, 14.1 off of turnovers and 7.8 on fast breaks.The Bears have a 1-4 record in non-conference play. Brown has a 1-2 record in games decided by 10 or more points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks square off against the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

North Carolina Tar Heels (4-1) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (4-2)Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 1 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks play the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas.The Razorbacks are 4-2 in non-conference play. Arkansas is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.The Tar Heels are 4-1 in non-conference play. North Carolina is 1-1 against opponents with a winning record.Arkansas makes 44.8% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.3 percentage points higher than North Carolina has allowed to its opponents (38.5%). North Carolina averages 7.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Arkansas gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Khalif Battle is shooting 41.5% and averaging 16.0 points for the Razorbacks. Trevon Brazile is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers for Arkansas.Armando Bacot is scoring 17.2 points per game and averaging 13.2 rebounds for the Tar Heels. RJ Davis is averaging 15.8 points for North Carolin...

UMKC squares off against UNC Greensboro in Nassau, Bahamas

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

UNC Greensboro Spartans (2-1) vs. UMKC Kangaroos (2-2)Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 11 a.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -9; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: The UMKC Kangaroos will play the UNC Greensboro Spartans at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas.UMKC went 11-21 overall with a 5-10 record in non-conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Kangaroos averaged 64.4 points per game while allowing opponents to score 68.7 last season.UNC Greensboro finished 20-12 overall with a 6-7 record against non-conference opponents during the 2022-23 season. The Spartans allowed opponents to score 64.5 points per game and shot 40.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Zoo Miami unveils first images of Sumatran tiger cub

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

Zoo Miami is celebrating a festive season with the unveiling of its latest addition—a charming Sumatran tiger cub.At eight weeks old, the adorable cub underwent her first physical examination, conducted by dedicated zoo staff. Born in September, she initially remained secluded in her den with her mother for crucial bonding time. Zookeepers closely monitored her through closed-circuit cameras during this period.The Sumatran tiger, a critically endangered species with less than 500 believed to remain in the wild, adds to the zoo’s commitment to conservation efforts.

Early Black Friday shopping sets tone for busy holiday weekend

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

In the midst of a bustling five-day holiday shopping weekend, eager shoppers kicked off their spree on Thursday night, fueled by the joys of a Thanksgiving feast.“After they finished eating, they come over to that food off!” shared one shopper.With a number of items on their shopping lists, ranging from electric toothbrushes to air fryers and TVs, shoppers were united by one common thread—the holiday deals.“I’m trying to get an electric toothbrush,” said one shopper. “For spoons. An air fryer. We also bought a TV,” said another shopper. However, regardless of the items on their lists, the real draw for consumers, according to the National Retail Federation, lies in the unbeatable deals and a sense of tradition.“It makes me feel fantastic. I know the deals are good, and I look forward to it,” shared a satisfied shopper.As shoppers readied themselves to spend, expectations loomed for a record-breaking holiday season. While some lef...

North Lauderdale residents cheer as gas drops to 32 cents

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:29:52 GMT

A programming error at a Marathon gas station in North Lauderdale left drivers with an unexpected and wallet-friendly surprise. The mistake occurred on West McNab Road.Instead of the intended price of $3.29 per gallon, the pump was mistakenly set at a mere 32 cents per gallon.Thrifty drivers quickly seized the opportunity, with one fortunate individual filling up with over 17 gallons for less than six dollars. Word of the pricing glitch spread, leading to a lineup of eager drivers circling the station in hopes of capitalizing on the temporary bargain.However, the joy was short-lived, as the gas station promptly rectified the mistake. The pricing has now been fixed.The last time gas was priced at 32 cents per gallon dates back to the year 1964.