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PBA: Rain or Shine blows lead, rallies past Magnolia

Sports.inquirer.net 

MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine squandered a double-digit lead but overcame a similar deficit to frustrate Magnolia, 102-100, Wednesday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Elasto Painters looked like they were heading for defeat after blowing a 13-point advantage to trail 100-89 with over six minutes to go, but the Hotshots never

Play for the planet: Five climate change games for the festive season

Phys.org 

Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarizing, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people's attention. People who are concerned about climate change and environmental sustainability can feel separated from family and friends who don't want to engage in difficult conversations. We think games can help.

Charges against Columbus mayor of improper talks with judge dropped

NBC4i.com 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- No charges will be filed against Mayor Andrew Ginther in relation to a conversation he had with the judge who was originally overseeing the city's lawsuit against its crime-ridden Greyhound station. Special prosecutor Brad Nicodemus, the Whitehall city attorney, was assigned last December to investigate potential charges of obstruction of official [...]

Bitcoin Dips 5% to $100K After Record High While BlackRock ETF Draws $740M

«The Rio Times» 

On December 18, 2024, Bitcoin’s price stood at $100,071, down over 5% from the previous day. This dip followed a recent all-time high of $108,366. The cryptocurrency’s market cap reached $2.09 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $70 billion. Bitcoin maintained its dominance with a 56.63% market share. ETF activity painted an interesting picture […]

UN experts urge three 'transformations' for nature

Phys.org 

Human societies need a radical overhaul to stop the destruction of the planet, according to the UN biodiversity expert panel's "transformative change" report released Wednesday.

Rockets aim to ride momentum of NBA Cup performance vs. Pelicans

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) After four consecutive non-playoff campaigns entering this season, the Houston Rockets stand to benefit from their surprising appearance in the NBA Cup semifinals, a run that concluded with a 111-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Saturday in Las Vegas. Houston will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday aiming to maintain the momentum generated by stellar play over the

Yankees 'just felt right' to $218M man Max Fried

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) Max Fried signed a $218 million contract with the Yankees to be part of the winning tradition in a moment he never expected. Fried, who spent eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves and was 73-36 with a 3.07 ERA, jumped to New York to co-anchor a pitching staff with right-hander Gerrit Cole and attempt to defend the American League pennant. "He's definitely going to add to what is