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Aces hosts Chicago with 1-0 series lead

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

Chicago Sky (18-22, 5-15 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (34-6, 18-2 Western Conference)Las Vegas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Aces -18.5; over/under is 170.5WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Aces lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Chicago Sky in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Aces defeated the Sky 87-59 in the last matchup. Chelsea Gray led the Aces with 20 points, and Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 15 points.The Aces are 19-1 on their home court. Las Vegas ranks second in the WNBA averaging 9.3 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 37.2% from deep. Kelsey Plum leads the team averaging 2.4 makes while shooting 38.9% from 3-point range.The Sky are 11-9 on the road. Chicago is the top team in the Eastern Conference scoring 12.0 fast break points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Jackie Young is averaging 17.5 points and 3.8 assists for the Aces. A’ja Wilson is averaging 26.9 points over the last 10 games...

Arrepentimiento, cortes de pelo, manzanas bañadas de miel y más. Lo que debes saber del Rosh Hashaná, el Año Nuevo judío

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

(CNN) — Aquí damos un vistazo a la festividad judía de Rosh Hashaná, una celebración del Año Nuevo judío.¿Cuándo se celebra el Rosh Hashaná?15 de septiembre de 2023 – El Rosh Hashaná comenzó el viernes 15 de septiembre y se celebra hasta el domingo 17 de septiembre.¿Qué es y cómo se celebra?Rosh Hashaná significa “cabeza del año” en hebreo. Es un tiempo de reflexión y arrepentimiento.Se le conoce como el “día del juicio”.Según el Talmud, el mundo fue creado el primer día de Tishrei, el séptimo mes del calendario judío.La fiesta se celebra el primer y segundo día de Tishrei, que generalmente corresponde a septiembre u octubre en el calendario gregoriano.El Rosh Hashaná da inicio a los Altos Días Santos o Diez días de penitencia, que terminan con Iom Kipur.Uno de los rituales más importantes durante Rosh Hashaná es el sonido del shofar o cuerno de carnero. Se usa como un llamado al arrepentimiento durante los Altos Días Santos.Hacerse un corte de pe...

Could long-term use of heartburn medicine be linked to dementia?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

Could taking antacids over a long period of time negatively affect your brain? A new study says it’s possible.The recently released study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology, looked at the lives of nearly 6,000 patients over a five-year period. The study details the effects of proton pump inhibitors, also known as PPIs or common heartburn medications, on brain functions.What the medical community found was a correlation, which showed an association between long-term use of heartburn medicine and degenerative brain disease.“They did see a 33% increased risk of dementia development,” said Dr. Alexander Jow, assistant chief of gastroenterology at Kaiser Permanente in Virginia.But Jow also said there’s still more research that needs to be done to determine causality — because a direct link isn’t clear yet.Meanwhile, the jury is still out on whether these medicines, like Prilosec or Nexium, to name a few, directly cause dementia.“I think ...

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia impose own Ukraine grain bans after EU measure is lifted

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

Poland, Hungary and Slovakia said they would impose their own bans on Ukrainian grain following the European Commission’s decision to lift its restrictive measure. Brussels announced on Friday that it would not extend a ban on Ukrainian grain imports that applied to Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. That measure expired Friday. Imports of Ukrainian grain, including wheat and maize, were blocked from the territory of these five countries under an agreement reached with Brussels earlier this year. Only transit to other destinations was allowed. The measure was put in place to protect farmers in the five countries from an influx of cheap produce from their war-torn neighbor. “We do not agree with the decision of the European Commission and in the interest of Polish farmers and consumers, we are introducing national measures,” said Piotr Müller, spokesperson for the Polish government. Hungary imposed an import ban on 24 Ukrainian products such ...

Libya probes the collapse of two dams after flood devastated an eastern city, killing over 11,000

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

DERNA, Libya (AP) — Libyan authorities have opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city as rescue teams searched for bodies on Saturday, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people.Heavy rains caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding across eastern Libya last weekend. The floods overwhelmed two dams, sending a wall of water several meters (yards) high through the center of Derna, destroying entire neighborhoods and sweeping people out to sea.More than 10,000 are missing, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. Six days on, searchers are still digging through mud and hollowed-out buildings, looking for bodies and possible survivors. The Red Crescent has confirmed 11,300 deaths so far.Claire Nicolet, who heads the emergencies department of the Doctors Without Borders aid group, said rescuers found “a lot of bodies” on Friday and were still searching. “It was a big number … the sea is s...

Bridge: Sept. 16, 2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

“Simple Saturday” columns focus on basic technique and logical thinking.“I was proud of my partner today,” a player told me in the lounge at my club. “He brought off a couple of tough finesses.”Finesses are useful — and treacherous. Take only those you must. Don’t take one just to practice your technique.In today’s deal, West led the deuce of spades against five diamonds, and East took the K-A and led a club. South finessed with the queen, and West’s king won the setting trick. South went down only one when the heart finesse won later.KING OF HEARTSSouth took a “practice finesse”: one that couldn’t gain even if it worked. To make five diamonds, South needs West to hold the king of hearts. But then South can finesse twice in hearts and discard his queen of clubs. So South should take the ace of clubs, draw trumps and lead a heart to dummy’s jack.By refusing the club finesse, South might go down an ext...

Horoscopes Sept. 16, 2023: Amy Poehler, stay on track

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 31; Alexis Bledel, 42; Amy Poehler, 52; Mickey Rourke, 71.Happy Birthday: Pay attention to money — where it comes from and where it goes. Set a budget that helps you achieve something you want to do or save for, and it will help you stay on track. A change regarding goals, how you think and where you see yourself heading this year will make life easier. Invest more time and money in yourself and expand your skills. Your numbers are 7, 15, 23, 28, 36, 40, 44.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get into the swing of things and enjoy the moment. A social event or personal challenge will get your juices flowing. Don’t take anything for granted; see matters through from beginning to end and enjoy the ride. Enjoy downtime with someone you love. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you spend time planning, you’ll avoid redoing. Time is on your side, and overseeing everything you want to happen will ensure your success. Save the latter part ...

Ask Amy: She’s going to marry me, but ours is an unusual situation

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m writing in reference to my recent engagement,I was alone for a long time and met a woman at work and fell deeply in love with her. Two nights a week, she comes to my place for dinner, and we are intimate. Then she leaves at 10 p.m.Two months ago, I asked her to marry me and she said yes!But our situation is very unusual.She lives with the guy she has been with for 15 years. She has two children with him. They are not married and she told me there are no feelings or intimacy between them – and I believe that. But she still sleeps in the same bed with him.I haven’t met her kids, and my place is too small to have them.When she comes to my place and we are intimate and then she goes home, I have a hard time dealing with that.I try not to think about it, but sometimes it gets the best of me.Any advice? Am I being a fool?– Foolish FianceDear Fiance: There are different categories of fools. You are in the “fool-for-love” category. Being a fool for love is nothing to be ...

Harriette Cole: How do I keep my employee from leaving?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a valued employee who has worked with me for several years. She is hitting her stride, doing very well for my small company. I fear that she is about to leave.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: It was a bad moment on Zoom. How can I smooth things over? Advice | Harriette Cole: How can I get my co-workers to let me go out with them? Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m forgetting chunks of time, and my husband says it’s no big deal Advice | Harriette Cole: I had an idea for a video, and it showed up under her name Advice | Harriette Cole: She should be happy about the breakup, but she’s drinking and skipping work I gave her a raise this year, which I thought was an incentive and proof that I value her, but I don’t know if it’s enough.I cannot give her another raise yet. My income is not stable enough.What can I do to let her know how much I value her and ...

Nationals look to break 4-game skid, take on the Brewers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

Washington Nationals (65-83, fifth in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (83-64, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (6-10, 5.44 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 106 strikeouts); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (9-8, 3.47 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 181 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -273, Nationals +223; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals look to end their four-game skid with a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee is 83-64 overall and 44-29 at home. The Brewers have the top team ERA in the NL at 3.83.Washington has a 65-83 record overall and a 34-40 record on the road. The Nationals have gone 24-14 in games when they hit two or more home runs.Saturday’s game is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 31 doubles, two triples and 17 home runs for the Brewers. Tyrone Taylor is 13-for-40 with four doubles and a home run over the...