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‘Total destruction of Hamas’ would take a decade, France’s Macron says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron said Israel “must more precisely define” what it seeks to accomplish in its war on Hamas as the full elimination of the Palestinian militant group would take a decade. “We are at a moment when Israeli authorities must more precisely define their objectives and their final goal: the total destruction of Hamas — does anyone think it is possible? If this is the case, the war will last 10 years,” Macron said on Saturday.Macron told a press conference at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai: “There is no lasting security for Israel in the region if its security is achieved at the cost of Palestinian lives.” Macron made the comments after the Israeli military intensified its bombing of the Gaza Strip, on the second day after a truce between Israel and Hamas collapsed, with Israel accusing Hamas of violating the terms of the agreement.A Palestinian official familiar with the truce efforts told the BBC the negotiations a...

Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 — giving them consecutive wins for the 1st time this season

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

In the final five minutes of a 124-118 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, the crowd at the United Center erupted into a steady chant: “Coby, Coby, Coby.”Chicago Bulls fans were heralding Coby White, who appeared to arrive at a next step in his career Saturday night. It wasn’t just that he sank eight 3-pointers to score a team-high 31 points. White defined the Bulls in a performance that illustrated his importance to the team.It was a quiet start for White, who scored only three points in the first half on 1-for-4 shooting from behind the arc. But something clicked at halftime. When White emerged, he took the court with a hot hand, going 7-for-9 from 3-point range to score 28 points in the second half.White had never scored that many points in a half of his NBA career. And it wasn’t just the shooting. The guard showcased the improvements that have elevated his game to meet the expectations of a starting role.When White was named starting point guard to ...

British military reports an explosion off the coast of Yemen in the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A “potential explosion” has struck a key shipping route off the coast of Yemen, the British military said Sunday. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations issued a brief warning to shippers that the incident happened in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that separates East Africa from the Arabian Peninsula. The UKMTO said drone activity also had been reported in the area. The Bab el-Mandeb links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. That area has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks attributed to Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have also launched missiles and drones toward Israel over its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.The Houthis did not immediately acknowledge the incident. The Associated Press

Daily horoscope for December 3, 2023

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping and important decisions from 9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. EST today (6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023:You have progressive values. You are a curious person who seeks ways to improve things around you because you are a practical idealist. Simplicity is the key to life this year. It’s time to create solid foundations and take charge of your health. Physical exercise is important.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★You’re in a playful mood and keen to have fun, socialize and enjoy sports outings. Fun activities with children might be on the menu. However, beware of power struggles with a partner or close friend that could mar happy times. Caution. Tonight: Work. This Week: Look for financial solutions.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Relations with family members, especially females, will be positive today. Nevertheless, some kind of ego battle or guilt trip might take place related to you...

Ask Amy: I’ll never forgive my sister-in-law for her question to my little girl

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Dear Amy: Many years ago, while I was at work, my brother’s sister asked my 3-year-old daughter (who was very mature for her age) if she would like the sister-in-law to be her godmother.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: How can I avoid the vortex of the other grandmother? Advice | Ask Amy: He has resurrected this wedding drama and is using it against me Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my neighbor about her child’s bullying behavior? Advice | Ask Amy: My wife has big-league dreams for our son, but I think he should give up the sport Advice | Ask Amy: We’re not inviting her, but it will be hard to tell her why I found out when my daughter asked me, “Auntie asked me if I wanted her to be my godmother. What is that?”I was completely offended by this very inappropriate behavior by an adult. This is not a conversation to be conducted with a young child in the absence of the parent.When I conf...

Traore, Manhattan Jaspers to visit Allen, Marist Red Foxes

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Manhattan Jaspers (4-3, 1-0 MAAC) at Marist Red Foxes (4-2, 1-0 MAAC)Poughkeepsie, New York; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Foxes -8; over/under is 132.5BOTTOM LINE: Seydou Traore and the Manhattan Jaspers take on Max Allen and the Marist Red Foxes in MAAC play Sunday.The Red Foxes have gone 1-0 at home. Marist is the leader in the MAAC in team defense, allowing 63.8 points while holding opponents to 41.1% shooting.The Jaspers are 1-0 against MAAC opponents. Manhattan allows 77.9 points to opponents while being outscored by 11.6 points per game.Marist is shooting 46.9% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 45.7% Manhattan allows to opponents. Manhattan averages 66.3 points per game, 2.5 more than the 63.8 Marist allows.The Red Foxes and Jaspers meet Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Allen is scoring 14.3 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Red Foxes. Jadin Collins is averaging 7.3 point...

Stetson visits Chicago State following Blackmon’s 32-point outing

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Stetson Hatters (5-2) at Chicago State Cougars (2-8)Chicago; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hatters -7; over/under is 138.5BOTTOM LINE: Stetson visits the Chicago State Cougars after Jalen Blackmon scored 32 points in Stetson’s 94-49 win over the Coastal Georgia Mariners.The Cougars have gone 0-4 in home games. Chicago State is 1-4 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Hatters are 1-2 on the road. Stetson ranks fifth in the ASUN with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Aubin Gateretse averaging 3.4.Chicago State’s average of 5.7 made 3-pointers per game is 2.4 fewer made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Stetson allows. Stetson averages 78.1 points per game, 4.0 more than the 74.1 Chicago State gives up to opponents.TOP PERFORMERS: Wesley Cardet Jr. is scoring 18.1 points per game with 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Cougars. Jahsean Corbett is averaging 12.4 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 40.2% for Chicago State.Blackmon is scorin...

No. 23 Alabama hosts Arkansas State following Sears’ 23-point game

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-6) at Alabama Crimson Tide (5-2)Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Alabama hosts the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Mark Sears scored 23 points in Alabama’s 85-77 loss to the Clemson Tigers.The Crimson Tide are 4-1 in home games. Alabama scores 94.9 points and has outscored opponents by 18.6 points per game.The Red Wolves have gone 0-4 away from home. Arkansas State ranks seventh in the Sun Belt with 14.3 assists per game led by Freddy Hicks averaging 3.0.Alabama averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 5.9 more made shots than the 4.4 per game Arkansas State allows. Arkansas State’s 41.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.1 percentage points lower than Alabama has given up to its opponents (45.2%).TOP PERFORMERS: Sears is scoring 20.7 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Crimson Tide. Aaron Estrada is averaging 16.9 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 51.7% for Alabama.Dyondre Doming...

Nicholas, Sam Houston Bearkats to host Anderson, Lamar Cardinals

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Lamar Cardinals (4-4) at Sam Houston Bearkats (4-4)Huntsville, Texas; Sunday, 6 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearkats -11.5; over/under is 150BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on Lamar in a matchup of Division 1 Division opponents.The Bearkats have gone 1-1 at home. Sam Houston is seventh in the CUSA with 29.8 points per game in the paint led by Kian Scroggins averaging 5.0.The Cardinals have gone 0-4 away from home. Lamar leads the Southland scoring 83.6 points per game while shooting 44.4%.Sam Houston is shooting 40.1% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points lower than the 41.5% Lamar allows to opponents. Lamar averages 9.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.1 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Sam Houston allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Davon Barnes averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bearkats, scoring 15.9 points while shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc. Lamar Wilkerson is shooting 40.2% and averaging 13.4 points for Sam Houston.Terry Anderson is ...

Tekin and Siena host Mount St. Mary’s

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:12:23 GMT

Siena Saints (2-5, 1-0 MAAC) at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (1-5, 0-1 MAAC)Emmitsburg, Maryland; Sunday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -9; over/under is 130BOTTOM LINE: Siena takes on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers after Zek Tekin scored 23 points in Siena’s 67-65 win against the Rider Broncs.The Mountaineers are 1-1 in home games. Mount St. Mary’s has a 0-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Saints are 1-0 in MAAC play. Siena has a 2-1 record in one-possession games.Mount St. Mary’s scores 70.2 points per game, 4.2 fewer points than the 74.4 Siena gives up. Siena averages 5.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 fewer made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Mount St. Mary’s allows.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Dakota Leffew is shooting 34.3% and averaging 16.5 points for the Mountaineers. Josh Reaves is averaging 7.0 points...