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Bryce Thompson scored 17 points and achieved a milestone as Oklahoma State defeated Miami 80-74 on Friday afternoon in a Charleston Classic consolation game in Charleston, S.C. Thompson made 6-of-14 shots from the floor, surpassing 1,000 points for his career at Oklahoma State (4-1), which also got 15 points from Marchelus Avery. The Cowboys won in large part thanks to their impressive 3-point shooting (10-for-22, 45.5 percent). Oklahoma State backup guard Arturo Dean, a Miami native, posted eight points and one steal. He led the nation in steals last season while playing for Florida International. Miami (3-2) has lost two straight games in Charleston, failing to take a lead at any point. They will play on Sunday against either Nevada or VCU. The Hurricanes on Friday were led by Nijel Pack, who had a game-high 20 points. Brandon Johnson had a double-double for Miami with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Matthew Cleveland scored 11 points and Lynn Kidd and Paul Djobet added 10 points apiece for Miami. Miami, which fell behind 7-0 in Thursday's loss to Drake, got behind 9-0 on Friday as Abou Ousmane scored six of his eight points. Oklahoma State stretched its lead to 18 before settling for a 43-27 advantage at the break. Pack led all first-half scorers with 10 points, but Miami shot just 29.6 percent from the floor, including 3-of-13 on 3-pointers (23.1). Oklahoma State shot 48.4 percent, including 8-for-15 on 3-pointers (53.3 percent) before intermission. The Cowboys also had a 14-8 edge in paint points. In the second half, Miami closed its 20-point deficit to 55-42 with 12:12 left. Miami got a bit closer as two straight short jumpers by Kidd, trimming the deficit to 73-62 with 3:25 to play. The Hurricanes cut it to 77-70 on Pack's 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining, but the Cowboys hit their free throws to close out the win. --Field Level MediaGRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Treysen Eaglestaff's 19 points helped North Dakota defeat Waldorf College 97-57 on Sunday night. Eaglestaff shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Fightin' Hawks (6-9). Mier Panoam added 13 points and six rebounds. Zach Kraft had 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting from 3-point range. Gene Noble led the way for the Warriors with 12 points and six rebounds. Emmanuel Ferguson scored 10 and Ugo Ejiofor pitched in with nine points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .NoneNepo baby Meghan McCain complains about ‘nepo baby’ Hunter Biden’s pardon
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New Jersey fines firms $40K for sports betting violationsSteelmakers should rethink shift to hydrogen, DRI: EuRIC European steelmakers should revise their commitments to shift to hydrogen and direct reduced iron-based steelmaking following the increase in energy prices and lack of infrastructure development, says a new position paper by EU recycling industries’ confederation EuRIC. In the paper seen by , it notes that since 2020 most European flat steel producers have announced their move from coal-powered blast furnaces to DRI to decarbonise. However, it says these commitments should be revised following the increased energy prices since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and delayed green hydrogen development in Europe. The latter is also correlated to high costs and poor market development. It says that even the largest steelmakers admit that despite massive public subsides, it is not possible to produce steel with green hydrogen within the EU and remain globally competitive due to high energy prices. It continues that considering current energy prices, the DRI route has become cost prohibitive to scale up in Europe. But it could represent a competitive advantage to emerging steelmaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa region which can benefit from low natural gas prices. Decarbonising via the EAF route is a more immediate, scalable and economically reasonable solution for Europe; therefore, EuRIC is urging policymakers to develop a framework to incentive increasing scrap-based manufacturing capacity in Europe. This would also further improve the recovery rates of steel and the quality of recycled steel, as well as ensuring stable demand and drive investment. Over the past decade, the EU’s recycled steel output has remained stable, but steel production has decreased. The increase in recycled steel scrap exports has compensated for the reduced consumption, due to the downturn in EU production, driven by decreased construction activity and lower demand for vehicles. To reduce reliance on third-country imports of iron ore and fossil energies for strategic raw materials, it is urgent for the EU to maximise its use of local resources, the paper says. In recent days, that high energy costs continue to threaten the existence of the EU steel industry as well as its efforts to decarbonise. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Steelmakers should rethink shift to hydrogen, DRI: EuRIC, ArcelorMittal Poland in Krakow focuses on hydrogen Linde Gaz Polska, in cooperation with ArcelorMittal Poland, will build a hydrogen production plant on the premises of the Krakow branch, which will supply process gas... Rio Tinto and GravitHy join forces to accelerate the decarbonisation of steelmaking in Europe LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rio Tinto has entered into definitive agreements with GravitHy, an early-stage industrial... GreenIron signs major delivery agreement with Norwegian Hydrogen GreenIron is about to start operations at its green metals production plant in Sandviken, Sweden, utilizing its patented zero-emissions technology with...
( MENAFN - UkrinForm) In Belarus, before the so-called“presidential elections,” repressions by the Regime of Alexander Lukashenko will intensify, including against foreign citizens. This opinion was expressed to Ukrinform by Volodymyr Holovko, head of the Center for Political Analysis, PhD in History, leading researcher at the Institute of History of Ukraine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, commenting on the recent recommendation of the US State Department for American citizens to“immediately leave” Belarus. In particular, the State Department warns of the risks of detentions and civil unrest in the republic. “The statement of the US State Department is primarily related to the upcoming so-called presidential elections in Belarus . It should be noted that this statement coincided with Lukashenko's registration as a“presidential candidate” on December 23,” the expert noted. According to him, despite the fact that the repressive machine has largely cleared the socio-political field in the republic, Lukashenko's regime is showing anxiety about the possibility of getting the right result and is clearly afraid of facing popular discontent again. Accordingly, in recent months, the atmosphere of intimidation has been growing in Belarus, with punitive authorities searching for social groups that could potentially become sources of resistance. “For example, in November, there were repressive measures against the relatives of those Belarusians who had previously participated in opposition activities. And in December, there was a wave of arrests within the framework of the case of“yard chats,” that is, against citizens who tried to coordinate efforts at the grassroots, everyday level,” said Holovko. Commenting on the peculiarities of the election process in Belarus, the expert noted that a notable indicator of the Lukashenko regime's anxiety is the fact that even technical candidates targeting certain segments of the electorate are refusing to participate in the elections.“For example, in December, a candidate from the 'officers' and a candidate from the 'youth' did so: in both cases, they gave a similar explanation - they allegedly heard the 'voice of the people' that they needed to consolidate around Lukashenko,” Holovko added. At the same time, he said, Lukashenko's regime tried to flirt with the West by gradually releasing political prisoners.“But this did not convince the United States, at least. In early December, the second strategic dialogue between Belarus and the United States took place, during which American diplomats and Belarusian opposition leaders discussed the prospects for cooperation. At the same time, Washington called on Lukashenko to hold truly free elections, to which Minsk accused the United States of interfering in its internal affairs,” the expert noted. He also emphasized that the arrest of a Japanese travel blogger in early December for photographing a railway bridge (by the way, this is the second Japanese citizen detained in Belarus this fall) was a telling signal of the Lukashenko regime's“pre-election” hysteria. “After that, the Japanese Foreign Ministry assigned Belarus the third of four levels of danger, and even the highest level, the fourth, to the territories bordering Ukraine. In this light, the statement of the US State Department is absolutely motivated, and other Western countries should give similar recommendations to their citizens. Because, obviously, as the date of the“voting” approaches - January 26 - unmotivated repressions, including against foreign citizens, by the Lukashenko regime will only intensify,” Holovko summarized. As reported, on December 18, the U.S. State Department recommended that American citizens in Belarus“immediately leave” the country . In addition, all Americans who were going to visit Belarus in the near future were advised by the State Department to cancel their trip“due to the arbitrary implementation of local laws by the Belarusian authorities and the risk of detention, their assistance to Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as the increased instability and unpredictability of the situation in the region.” On December 23, the Central Election Commission of Belarus registered Alexander Lukashenko as a“presidential candidate” in the upcoming“elections”. The election campaign in Belarus will last from January 1 to January 25, 2025. The“elections” themselves are scheduled for January 26. The previous“elections” on August 9, 2020, were marked by the largest protests in the history of independent Belarus. Lukashenka was declared the“winner”. However, many observers believe that Sviatlana Tikhanovskaya won the first round. Mass protests against the falsification of the election results took place in the country. The authorities brutally suppressed these protests, and the opposition was subjected to repression, which continues to this day. Photo: belta MENAFN23122024000193011044ID1109025357 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Mr Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on January 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Mr Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned that “this was just a first run”. “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Mr Milanovic, the most popular politician in Croatia, has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, the 58-year-old has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and continuous sparring between the two has been a recent hallmark of Croatia’s political scene. Mr Plenkovic has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and Nato. He has labelled Mr Milanovic “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him (Mr Primorac) and Milanovic is quite simple: Milanovic is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme commander of the military. Mr Milanovic has criticised the Nato and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, thought it is a member of both Nato and the EU. Mr Milanovic has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a Nato-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war”. His main rival in the election, Mr Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East”. However, his bid for the presidency has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and which featured prominently in pre-election debates. Trailing a distant third in the pre-election polls is Marija Selak Raspudic, a conservative independent candidate. She has focused her election campaign on the economic troubles of ordinary citizens, corruption and issues such as population decline in the country of some 3.8 million. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a snap parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.
Jobcentre reform will be at the centre of the Labour government's plans to "get Britain working again". Tackling the increasing number of people out of work and relying on the state for income has become a major priority of the state, with welfare costs taking up a sizeable portion of government spending. According to the government, more than nine million people are economically inactive, with 2.8 million on long-term sickness - a number which has risen significantly since the pandemic . Politics latest: Live updates The government will today be publishing its plans to get more people into employment in the form of the Get Britain Working white paper. The government says its main aim is "to target and tackle the root causes of unemployment and inactivity, and better join up health skills and employment support based on the unique needs of local communities". Ill health is noted as the "biggest driver to inactivity", and "fixing the NHS" is identified as a key task to get people back into work. More on Benefits Young people to lose benefits if they refuse work and training, says minister Winter fuel backlash and union heat shows Starmer's honeymoon is well and truly over Carol Vorderman calls for apology from Sir Keir Starmer over winter fuel cut Related Topics: Benefits Labour The government also points out that £22.6bn was promised in the budget for the health and social care system , with hopes that clearing NHS backlogs will return unwell people to the workforce. The government says it will in future announce measures to "overhaul the health and disability benefits system so it better supports people to enter and remain in work and to tackle the spiralling benefits bill". As part of this, the 20 NHS trusts in England with the highest level of economic inactivity will be given extra capacity to reduce waiting lists. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liz Kendall, the secretary of state for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), said: "To get Britain growing, we need to get Britain working again. "Our reforms will break down barriers to opportunity, help people to get into work and on at work, allow local leaders to boost jobs and growth, and give our children and young people the best opportunities to get on in life." Read more on politics: Young people to lose benefits if they refuse work Starmer rules out another general election after petition Starmer's election pledge on getting people into work £240m for reforms Key among the plans announced today are changes to Jobcentres - with a potential for the service to be rebranded and the name changed down the line. The "outdated" system will be changed into a "national jobs and careers service", according to today's announcement. The government says staff will be allowed more flexibility to help users of the service, moving away from the current "tick box" culture. Some £55m will be spent on the transition - linking the scheme with the National Career Service - with the government hoping to use AI to help work coaches, and move more services online. This package forms part of a greater £240m being pledged by Labour for reform. A £125m tranche of this will be used to invest in eight areas in England and Wales to provide work, health and skills support, which will then be used as blueprints for the rest of the country. Those not part of these schemes will be able to claim part of a £15m pot, with the government aiming to hand local authorities more power in employment. Some £45m will be spent on eight "trailblazer" youth schemes in areas like Liverpool, Tees Valley and the East Midlands. This is part of the government's plans to increase the number of young people in work or education, and will target "those most at risk of falling out of education or employment and match them to opportunities for education, training or work". There will also be a "youth guarantee" - with 18 to 21-year-olds in England all having access to apprenticeship, education or help to find a job. As part of this, the apprenticeship levy will be reformed. A review will also be launched into how employers can be better supported to employ people with disabilities. Follow our channel and never miss an update. 'An end to blaming and shaming' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "Our reforms put an end to the culture of blaming and shaming people who for too long haven't been getting the support they need to get back to work. "Helping people into decent, well-paid jobs and giving our children and young people the best start in life - that's our plan to put more money in people's pockets, unlock growth and make people better off." Helen Whately, the Conservative shadow work and pensions secretary, said Labour had made "no attempt to match the £12bn in welfare savings we promised in our manifesto". Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free 👉Listen to Politics At Jack And Sam's on your podcast app👈 Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, backed Labour's plans - but said: "Success will also depend on ministers making the investment that's needed in health services and quality training. "Jobcentre staff must have a central role in redesigning their services, and devolution must never come at the cost of staff terms and conditions." Louise Rubin, who is head of policy at disability equality charity Scope, said the government must understand the "lack of trust between disabled people and the DWP" - and the potential this has to undermine the reforms.CSR initiative eases students’ burden