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Serbia’s populists look to further tighten grip on power in tense election

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic is looking to further tighten his grip on power in an election on Sunday that has been marred by reports of major irregularities during a tense campaign.The main contest in the parliamentary and local elections is expected to be between Vucic’s governing right-wing Serbian Progressive Party, or SNS, and a centrist coalition that is trying to undermine the populists who have ruled the troubled Balkan state since 2012.The Serbia Against Violence opposition list is expected to mount the biggest challenge for the city council in Belgrade. An opposition victory in the capital would seriously dent Vucic’s hardline rule in the country, analysts say.“Changes in Serbia have started and there is no force that can stop that,” said Dragan Djilas, the opposition coalition leader, after he voted in Belgrade. “We, as the strongest opposition list, will defend people’s will by all democratic means.”Several right-...

Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.Saturday’s shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Thousands have died, according to officials.The U.N.’s International Organization for Migration said in a statement the boat was carrying 86 migrants when strong waves swamped it off the town of Zuwara on Libya’s western coast and that 61 migrants drowned, according to survivors.“The central Mediterranean continues to be one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes,” the agency wrote on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.Libya has in recent years emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, even though the North African nation has plunged into chaos foll...

APD investigates officer-involved shooting on 6th Street

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on 6th Street. It happened before midnight in the 200 Block of East 6th Street between Brazos and San Jacinto.Police have not released details about the shooting. Images from the scene show a large presence of police, with officers using crime tape to block the street. Officers plan to hold a briefing later this morning to update the investigation.

Daily horoscope for December 17, 2023

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST today (4 a.m. to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023:You are an honest, straightforward, practical realistic. You speak your mind and say what you mean. This year you have wrapped up many things and let go of what was no longer relevant. Next year, in 2024, you will open new doors and explore new avenues.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★Just coast for the early part of today during the Moon Alert because things are confusing. Don’t shop except for food or gas. Make no important decisions. After the Moon Alert is over, you will suddenly feel confident. Tonight: Contentment. This Week: Authority figures from your past.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Agree to nothing important this morning. However, after the Moon Alert is over, you can move forward with confidence. People will help you. Friends will be reliable. You also might make an appeal t...

Dear Abby: I’m not sure I can spend the rest of my life with babyman in tow

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I was just released from the hospital, and I suspect my husband is tapping his foot waiting for me to fix him lunch.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I can’t believe my wife thinks it’s normal how she lives Advice | Dear Abby: My wife’s snubbing of my parents could cost me a lot of money Advice | Dear Abby: This is my family’s pronunciation, and the correction is hurtful Advice | Dear Abby: If my daughter’s not good enough for his son, what does that mean for us? Advice | Dear Abby: I let a drunk guy stay on my couch, and he won’t leave He isn’t doing or saying anything overt, like “Get up and make me lunch,” but it’s more like he is whining about the options in front of him — peanut butter, frozen leftovers, etc.I’m on a liquid diet and do not feel well. I may be well enough to get out of the hospital, but I’m far...

Cardet leads Chicago State against UT Rio Grande Valley after 28-point showing

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (3-8, 0-2 WAC) at Chicago State Cougars (5-9)Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Chicago State hosts the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros after Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 28 points in Chicago State’s 63-62 win against the Valparaiso Beacons.The Cougars are 1-5 in home games. Chicago State leads the DI Independent with 65.6 points and is shooting 41.1%.The Vaqueros are 1-3 on the road. UT Rio Grande Valley is second in the WAC scoring 38.7 points per game in the paint led by Elijah Elliott averaging 12.0.Chicago State averages 65.6 points per game, 14.1 fewer points than the 79.7 UT Rio Grande Valley allows. UT Rio Grande Valley averages 5.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 6.6 per game Chicago State allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Cardet is shooting 49.2% and averaging 19.1 points for the Cougars. Noble Crawford is averaging 0.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Chicago State.Ahren Freeman is averaging ...

Mississippi State plays North Texas

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

North Texas Mean Green (5-4) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-2)Tupelo, Mississippi; Sunday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -6.5; over/under is 125.5BOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green and the Mississippi State Bulldogs square off in Tupelo, Mississippi.The Bulldogs have an 8-2 record in non-conference play. Mississippi State leads the SEC with 27.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Jimmy Bell Jr. averaging 5.8.The Mean Green are 5-4 in non-conference play. North Texas is eighth in the AAC with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Robert Allen averaging 2.8.Mississippi State averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per game, 2.4 more made shots than the 5.8 per game North Texas allows. North Texas averages 7.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 more made shots on average than the 6.2 per game Mississippi State gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Hubbard is scoring 16.5 points per game and averaging 2.4 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Cameron Matthews is averaging 9.6 points an...

Stony Brook visits Small and Army

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

Stony Brook Seawolves (5-5) at Army Black Knights (2-8)West Point, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seawolves -3.5; over/under is 133BOTTOM LINE: Army faces the Stony Brook Seawolves after TJ Small scored 20 points in Army’s 70-64 loss to the Harvard Crimson.The Black Knights have gone 2-3 at home. Army gives up 64.3 points and has been outscored by 3.8 points per game.The Seawolves are 0-4 on the road. Stony Brook has a 2-4 record against opponents above .500.Army’s average of 8.0 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 9.0 per game Stony Brook gives up. Stony Brook averages 9.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.6 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Army allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Curry is shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Black Knights, while averaging 10.1 points. Josh Scovens is shooting 36.8% and averaging 9.9 points for Army.Tyler Stephenson-Moore is aver...

Kansas State hosts Gary and Nebraska

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-2, 1-1 Big Ten) at Kansas State Wildcats (8-2)New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -5.5; over/under is 149.5BOTTOM LINE: Nebraska visits the Kansas State Wildcats after Juwan Gary scored 20 points in Nebraska’s 77-70 win against the Michigan State Spartans.The Wildcats are 6-0 in home games. Kansas State ranks eighth in the Big 12 with 36.0 points per game in the paint led by Cam Carter averaging 7.8.The Cornhuskers have gone 0-1 away from home. Nebraska has a 7-2 record in games decided by 10 or more points.Kansas State scores 80.9 points, 14.1 more per game than the 66.8 Nebraska allows. Nebraska averages 77.3 points per game, 4.8 more than the 72.5 Kansas State gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Carter is scoring 16.9 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds for the Wildcats. Tylor Perry is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers for Kansas State.Keisei Tominaga is shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the C...

Hawaii takes home win streak into matchup with Nevada

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:31:26 GMT

Nevada Wolf Pack (8-1) at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (7-1)Honolulu; Sunday, 10 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -2.5; over/under is 142.5BOTTOM LINE: Hawaii will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Rainbow Warriors play Nevada.The Rainbow Warriors are 5-0 on their home court. Hawaii is sixth in the Big West in rebounding averaging 35.8 rebounds. Justin McKoy leads the Rainbow Warriors with 6.9 boards.The Wolf Pack have gone 1-0 away from home. Nevada ranks second in the MWC with 38.6 rebounds per game led by Nick Davidson averaging 6.4.Hawaii’s average of 9.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.6 more made shots on average than the 8.4 per game Nevada allows. Nevada averages 5.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.7 more makes per game than Hawaii gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Noel Coleman averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Rainbow Warriors, scoring 16.9 points while shooting 44.2% from beyond the arc. McKoy is shooting 48.5% ...