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Новости за 22.12.2024

After losing steam, ‘busy’ Eastern sees no reason to worry

Sports.inquirer.net 

Hong Kong was the only team on a string of victories heading into Friday night’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup, and the visitors saw their run snuffed out by a NorthPort side whose pride was pricked by a lowly squad earlier this week. From a densely packed schedule to fatigue brought on by traveling between Manila and

Jayson Tatum’s Historic ‘Avalanche’ Performance Applauded By Celtics

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics needed revenge to avoid consecutive losses for the first time this season, and on Saturday night the five-time All-Star delivered — historically. Tatum scored a game-high 43 points to go along with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, making the 26-year-old the first player in Celtics history to record a […]

What's behind Tesla's $570-billion boost despite wobbly demand? Musk’s political Trump card

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Tesla's stock surged 73% post-election, driven by Elon Musk's support for President-elect Trump and anticipated policy influence. This contrasts with declining earnings expectations and uncertain profitability of robotaxi initiatives. Investors are betting on Musk's access to the administration, despite risks related to EV subsidy cuts and regulatory changes.

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Decades after a former Chicago mayor pledged to extend transit to the city’s far South Side, the federal government is committing to the massive project just before President Joe Biden leaves office. Last week, his administration notified Congress that it would pledge $1.9 billion toward a more than $5.5 billion project to add four new elevated train stations. It’s the Chicago system’s largest expansion project in history. Officials want the grant to be completed before President-elect Donald Trump... Читать дальше...

India boycott press match after media battles

Sydney Morning Herald 

Aggrieved at their treatment in Australia over the past few days, sections of the Indian team and travelling media have boycotted a prearranged press match against local counterparts that was meant to be played on Sunday afternoon.

Electronic Travel Authorizations for entry to UK needed as of next 8th January

«MercoPress» (en) 

Residents of the Falkland Islands should be aware that from the 8th January 2025, Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) will be required for all visitors to the UK who do not currently need a Visa for short stays of up to six months, or those who do not already have UK immigration status.

DANGEROUS LIAISONS

Dawn 

Mustafa Zaidi’s troubles began a year before his death. It was 1969, and Pakistan was on the cusp of change. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who had fallen out with the regime of Gen Ayub Khan, had formed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Revolution was in the air. Student unions had helped bring down the 10-year regime of Gen Ayub Khan through mobilisation and protests.

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