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Bar staff to be trained to deal with spiking as PM demands joint action on VAWGA pair of teams with minimal rest will face off in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday when No. 22 St. John takes on Georgia. St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level MediaAnti-Trump 'Resistance' Movement Facing Post-Election 'Disillusionment with Activism'Movate, a key player in digital technology and IT services, has secured a leadership position in the prestigious Everest Group's Digital Workplace Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024 for mid-market enterprises. The accolade acknowledges Movate's forward-thinking Digital Workplace Service Offering, known for integrating cutting-edge generative AI applications and smart workplace tools to meet modern enterprises' evolving needs. Sunil Mittal, CEO of Movate, highlighted the company's commitment to reimagining the employee experience through smart, AI-driven solutions. The approach has helped Movate become a leader in its sector, especially catering to mid-market enterprises with unique sourcing needs. (With inputs from agencies.)

Atria Investments Inc Invests $228,000 in SiTime Co. (NASDAQ:SITM)By Hiran H.Senewiratne Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange was bullish yesterday as investors were driven by the fact that Fitch Ratings had upgraded Sri Lanka out of the default rating and upgraded it to CCC+ level. This resulted in the All Share Price Index going beyond the 15,000 mark hitting a new record yesterday. According to CSE sources, the ASPI crossed the 15,000 mark for the first time in history and the market closed at 15,020.61 points with a turnover of Rs. 8.44 billion. Amid those developments both indices moved upwards. All Share Price Index up by 209.9 points while S and P SL20 up by 73.65 points. Turnover stood at Rs 8.4 billion with twelve crossings. Those crossings were reported in HNB which crossed 750,000 shares to the tune of Rs 212 million and its share price traded at Rs 284,50, CTC 160,000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 208 million and its share price traded at Rs 1300, JKH 8.1 million shares crossed to the tune of Rs 182 million and its share price traded at Rs 22.50, Sampath Bank one million shares crossed to the tune of Rs 110 million and its share price traded at Rs 110, NTB 250,000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 44 million and its share price traded at Rs 176, NHB (Non Voting) 200,000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 42.7 million and its share price traded at Rs 215, RIL Properties three million shares crossed to the tune of Rs 36.9 million and its share price traded at Rs 12.30, Access Engineering one million shares crossed to the tune of Rs 35 million and its share price traded at Rs 35, LOLC Holdings 50000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 28.5 million and its share price traded at Rs 570, People’s Insurance 150,000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 23.8 million and its share price traded at Rs 26.50, Commerical Bank 150,000 shares crossed to the tune of Rs 20.6 million and its share price traded at Rs 137.50 and Marawila Resorts 3.3 million shares crossed to the tune of Rs 20.4 millions and its share price traded at Rs 6.20.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said Thursday. The 76ers said George did not suffer any structural damage when he injured the same knee that he hyperextended during the preseason in Wednesday night's loss at Memphis. The game marked the first time this season the All-Star trio of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey started a game together. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekPredators play the Devils following Josi's 2-goal game

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States. A short while later, Fabio Ochoa was again a free man. Ochoa arrived in Bogota on a deportation flight on Monday afternoon, wearing a modest grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag. After stepping out of the plane, Ochoa was met by immigration officials in bullet proof vests. There were no police on site to detain him. Immigration officials took his fingerprints and confirmed through a database that Ochoa is not wanted by Colombian authorities. The country's immigration agency said on the social media platform X that Ochoa was “freed so that he could join his family.” “I was framed,” Ochoa claimed as reporters at Bogota’s El Dorado Airport asked if he regretted his actions. The former cartel boss smiled as he hugged his daughter, whom he had not seen in seven years, and said he would go to Medellin to live with his family. “The nightmare is over” said Ochoa, 67. Ochoa and his older brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to U.S. authorities, to the point that in 1987 they were included in the Forbes Magazine’s list of billionaires. Living in Miami, Ochoa ran a distribution center for the cocaine cartel once headed by Pablo Escobar . Escobar died in a shootout with authorities in Medellin in 1993. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of Barry Seal, an American pilot who flew cocaine flights for the Medellin cartel, but became an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration. Along with his two older brothers, Juan David and Jorge Luis, Ochoa turned himself in to Colombian authorities in the early 1990s under a deal in which they avoided being extradited to the U.S. The three brothers were released from prison in 1996, but Ochoa was arrested again three years later for drug trafficking and was extradited to the U.S. in 2001 in response to an indictment in Miami naming him and more than 40 people as part of a drug smuggling conspiracy. He was the only suspect in that group who opted to go to trial, resulting in his conviction and a 30-year sentence. The other defendants got much lighter prison terms because most of them cooperated with the government. Ochoa’s name has faded from popular memory as Mexican drug traffickers take center stage in the global drug trade. But the former member of the Medellin cartel was recently depicted in the Netflix series Griselda, where he first fights the plucky businesswoman Griselda Blanco for control of Miami's cocaine market, and then makes an alliance with the drug trafficker, played by Sofia Vergara. Ochoa is also depicted in the Netflix series Narcos, as the youngest son of an elite Medellin family that is into ranching and horse breeding and cuts a sharp contrast with Escobar, who came from more humble roots. Richard Gregorie, a retired assistant U.S. attorney who was on the prosecution team that convicted Ochoa, said authorities were never able to seize all of the Ochoa family’s illicit drug proceeds and he expects that the former mafia boss will have a welcome return home. “He won’t be retiring a poor man, that’s for sure,” Gregorie told The Associated Press earlier this month.

New novel "The Pope's Jew" by Eva Mekler is released, a thrilling tale of betrayal, secrecy, and romance set in WWII France 11-26-2024 10:56 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire "The Pope's Jew" by Eva Mekler has been released worldwide. This 288-page work of historical fiction follows the mysterious Luc Kasten, who decides to share his tumultuous story with a journalist, Diane Jameson, 35 years after the end of World War II. As romance blossoms between the pair, wartime secrets from Luc's past threaten to tear down the life he has built. After a chance encounter with an old enemy turns Kasten's circumstances from tenuous to dire, he and Diane are drawn into a tense game of cat-and-mouse that could destroy everything they hold dear. Deeply embedded in the history of WWII and captured in beautifully descriptive language, Mekler's portrait of love and fear examines the lasting effects of persecution, the horrors of war, and the complexities of identity. Despite their differences, which only become more apparent as hidden truths come to light, Luc and Diane's connection gives them the strength to face the past and come to terms with troubling memories of the war. Spanning decades from the late 1930s through the 1980s, the story draws readers into the vibrant streets of Paris, illustrating the attitudes of the times and the long-term cultural impact of Nazism on the French people. Through Kasten's story, Mekler illuminates the experiences of many European Jews and the incredible lengths they went to for the sake of survival. While the novel serves as a fascinating look at the real history of WWII France, the intrigue surrounding Kasten's past and the fraught love affair he develops with Diane create a riveting narrative that both deepens and transcends the story's historical context. This powerful tale is emotional and exciting, poignantly exploring what it means to be free of the past. The Pope's Jew (ISBN: 9781963844443) can be purchased through retailers worldwide, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. The paperback retails for $14.59 and the ebook retails for $2.99. Review copies and interviews are available upon request. From the back cover: Who is Luc Kasten? A wealthy French industrialist? A wanted man? A Jew from Avignon who has led a forged life? Or is he all three? Now, 35 years after the end of WWII, he is ready to unburden himself and hires a veteran journalist, Diane Jameson, to write his memoir. But years of hiding his identity make him hesitate to share his grim secret. A chance encounter with a past enemy spurs him to violence, and Diane, who finds herself falling in love with him, joins Kasten in his struggle to outwit the man who can expose him. What ensues is a cat-and-mouse thriller and a love story set against the somber background of France during and after WWII. About the author: Eva Mekler is a writer and psychologist known for her work in fiction and non-fiction, often exploring themes related to Jewish identity, history, and psychological resilience. She has authored novels as well as books that delve into the psychology and dynamics of the acting profession. One of her well-known books, The New Generation of Acting Teachers, profiles influential acting coaches and explores their techniques and philosophies. Mekler's fiction work frequently draws from Jewish cultural and historical contexts, sometimes addressing the Holocaust and its aftermath. Her novels tend to focus on characters navigating personal and historical trauma, resilience, and identity. About Manhattan Book Group: Manhattan Book Group ("MBG"), located on Broadway in New York City, is a registered trade name of Mindstir Media LLC. MBG is widely known as a premier hybrid book publisher. We have combined the best of traditional publishing with the best of self- publishing to provide authors with the "best of both worlds" in a sense. To learn more about MBG, visit https://www.manhattanbookgroup.com/ Media Contact Company Name: Manhattan Book Group Contact Person: Jen McNabney Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=new-novel-the-popes-jew-by-eva-mekler-is-released-a-thrilling-tale-of-betrayal-secrecy-and-romance-set-in-wwii-france ] Phone: 212-634-7677 Address:447 Broadway 2nd Floor #354 City: New York State: New York Country: United States Website: https://www.manhattanbookgroup.com/ This release was published on openPR.Nothing's guaranteed, but Bucs need to win out to give themselves best shot to make the playoffs

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HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four games. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, the defense gave up multiple big passing plays and Ka′imi Fairbairn missed a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it late in a 32-27 loss . “Just a disappointing loss for us,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We didn’t do anything well enough to win this game. Out of all the positives that we did have, there were way too many negatives, too many negative plays.” Jimmie Ward had a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter and the Texans tied a franchise record with eight sacks. Danielle Hunter led the group with a season-high three sacks and Will Anderson Jr. added two in his return after missing two games with an ankle injury. But the offense sputtered for most of the game as Joe Mixon was held to 22 yards on 14 carries. But Ryans refused to blame the offense for the loss. “Our offense did plenty," Ryans said. "They gave us enough points. On defense, we have to be able to stop them.” Chig Okonkwo grabbed a short pass and rumbled 70 yards for a touchdown to put the Titans (3-8) up 30-27 with 91⁄2 minutes remaining. Safety Eric Murray missed a tackle that would have stopped him near midfield. It was the last of three big passing plays the Titans had Sunday. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine got in front of the defense and was wide open for a 38-yard TD catch that made it 10-7 late in the first quarter. Calvin Ridley had a 63-yard reception that set up their next touchdown in the second. “It was just way too many negative plays,” Ryans said. “Defensively, unexplainable explosives for touchdowns. We didn’t play good across the board and that starts with me.” Despite this, the Texans (7-5) had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Fairbairn’s short field-goal attempt sailed wide left. He fell to the ground after the miss before getting up and slamming his helmet on the field. “The most frustrating part about it is out of all the bad things that happened, we still had a chance to finish the game,” Ryans said. “Everything that could go wrong, it went wrong. We still had a chance there to tie it up and finish the game, and we didn’t.” The Texans forced a three-and-out, but couldn’t move the ball after that and Harold Landry sacked Stroud in the end zone for a safety to make it 32-27 and allow Tennessee to snap a two-game skid. Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but his two interceptions Sunday give him five combined in the past three games. He now has more interceptions in 12 games this season (nine) than he had in 15 games as a rookie last season (five). “It’s no secret that I haven’t been playing well ... I’ve got to be harder on myself,” he said. “I’m not going to hold my head down. I know I can be a great player, but I’ve got to make better plays.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Julian Alvarez and second-half substitute Angel Correa scored twice as Atletico Madrid cruised to an easy 6-0 win at struggling Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday. The win leaves Diego Simeone’s Rojiblancos on nine points from five games in the competition, while Sparta have four. “Each win makes you happy, especially when the team plays like this throughout the game and scores like today,” Atletico coach Simeone told reporters in the Czech capital. “We really did well today,” he added, hailing his team for playing “with high intensity and speed”. Alvarez opened the scoring 15 minutes into the game as he was brought down just outside the box and then curled a free-kick into the top corner of Peter Vindahl’s goal. Marcos Llorente made it 2-0 two minutes from half-time as he chipped the ball towards the goal and Vindahl let it in, visibly fooled by striker Alexander Sorloth’s attempt at a glancing header. Alvarez fired in his second from close range on 59 minutes after a give-and-go with Giuliano Simeone, the coach’s son. Second-half substitute Antoine Griezmann made it 4-0 on 70 minutes with a low shot inside the box following a one-two with Llorente. Correa rounded off the score with two goals in the final five minutes, first poking in a pass from fellow substitute Samuel Lino and then finishing neatly after a mazy run through the static Sparta defence. – ‘All goals count’ – “The team understood what I want from them from the beginning to the end including the substitutes who played really well as soon as they entered the pitch,” said Diego Simeone. “All goals count. We tried to score as many as possible because it helps with this new format of the Champions League. “We are always aware the game has 90 minutes and we have to play as best we can,” he added. The 54-year-old Argentinian made six changes following Atletico’s 2-1 win over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday, his 700th game across all competitions in charge of the team. But there was little doubt about the outcome as Sparta only managed a single weak shot on goal through Kaan Kairinen in the opening minute. Atletico controlled the game, tirelessly testing the wobbly defence of the reigning Czech champions who have now only won two of their last 12 games in all competitions. Vindahl spared Sparta blushes on several occasions as he stopped close-range efforts from Rodrigo De Paul and Sorloth in the first half and Giuliano Simeone after the break. Atletico took a second straight away win in the Champions League at Sparta after stunning Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 earlier this month. With three games to play in the new-format league phase, they next face underdogs Slovan Bratislava at home on December 10. AFP