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Minor earthquake shakes Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An earthquake shook South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg, early Sunday.The U.S. Geological Survey, which records earthquakes around the world, recorded a 5.0 magnitude earthquake at 2:38 a.m. local time. It said the epicenter was 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from Alberton, a town on the southeastern outskirts of Johannesburg..There were no immediate reports of casualties or any significant damage. An earthquake of that strength is classified as minor but would be clearly felt and might cause small damage to buildings.An Associated Press journalist who lives close to the epicenter said the shaking felt like being on a moving train and lasted for about a minute.Many South Africans in Gauteng province, which includes Johannesburg, said on social media they awoke to find the walls of their homes shaking. Local media published videos showing the moment the quake struck.Earthquakes are rare in South Africa. The last one to measure 5.0 magnitude or higher was in ...

Novak Djokovic goes for Grand Slam title No. 23 in French Open final against Casper Ruud

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic is just one win away from his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam singles championship.He will face Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday.It is the No. 3-seeded Djokovic’s 34th major title match and No. 4 Ruud’s third. By winning Sunday, Djokovic would break a tie with Rafael Nadal, who has 22 Slam trophies — including 14 at Roland Garros — but has been sidelined since January with a hip injury and had surgery during this French Open.“I put myself, again, in a position to fight for another Grand Slam trophy. I’ve been very fortunate that most of the matches in tournaments I’ve played in the last few years, there is history on the line,” Djokovic said after eliminating No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. “I like the feeling. It’s a privilege.”The only two people in tennis history with 23 majors or more are Serena Williams, who retired after last season with 23, all during the Open era, and Margaret Court, who won 2...

Amanda Nunes beats Irene Aldana to retain bantamweight title at UFC 289, announces retirement

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Amanda Nunes beat Irene Aldana by unanimous decision at UFC 289 on Saturday night to hold on to her bantamweight title before announcing her retirement.Nunes dominated the fight, landing far more hits than her opponent, while Aldana’s corner repeatedly encouraged their fighter to go on the offensive.“It went exactly how I pictured it in my mind. I did what I was supposed to do,” Nunes said about her win. “When I started to mix it up. … (Aldana) wasn’t able to do anything.”Nunes entered the post fight press conference on crutches, revealing she has suffered nerve damage in one leg for some time.“I did everything, I broke a lot of records,” she said about her reputation, adding she wants to be remembered as the greatest female fighter of all time.Nunes said she’d like to stay involved in mixed martial arts in the future and would like to train a female champion, but will first take time to spend time with her wife and family in Brazil.Aldana su...

China complains to South Korean ambassador in tit-for-tat move after Seoul summoned Beijing’s envoy

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese official lodged a complaint with South Korea’s ambassador to China, in a tit-for-tat move after Beijing’s envoy to South Korea was summoned last week over his comments accusing Seoul of tilting toward the United States.Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong expressed dissatisfaction with Seoul’s response to last week’s meeting between Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming and a South Korean opposition leader, according to a statement Sunday from China’s Foreign Ministry.Nong said it was Xing’s duty to meet with different people in South Korea and he hoped Seoul would reflect on the relationship between the two countries and work with China to promote healthy and stable ties, the statement added.The diplomatic row between China and South Korea comes amid fierce competition between Washington and Beijing for global influence. South Korea, whose economy depends greatly on exports of computer memory chips and other technology products...

Montenegro holds snap parliamentary election that could determine EU path

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro was holding an early parliamentary election Sunday, a vote that could put an end to deep political divisions and years of instability that have hampered the small NATO-member country on its route to joining the European Union.Some 542,000 voters are eligible to choose among 15 parties and coalitions fielding candidates, ranging from groups that are staunchly pro-Western to ones that are pro-Serbian and pro-Russian.Unlike in previous elections, when the focal point of campaigning was whether the country should be leaning toward the EU or closer to Russia and Serbia, the economy and living standards dominated the issues this time.“Finally, we are deciding on the quality of life, rather than on the East or West,” Tanja Bojovic, 38, said as she cast her ballot in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica. “I expect the victory of those who will lead us to a better life.”The election is Montenegro’s first in more than 30 years that does not feature Milo D...

U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

VANCOUVER — Cross-border shopping buses filled with Chinese and Korean Canadian consumers were once ubiquitous outside Washington state malls, but they have all-but disappeared from the commercial landscape, dealing a heavy blow to border-town businesses.The removal of COVID-19 restrictions at the border late last year has boosted the number of Canadians making land crossings to the United States, but consumers and tour operators say the pandemic may have altered people’s travel and purchasing behaviour, greatly diminishing demand for one-day shopping tours south of the border.Malls and shops in Whatcom County directly south of Vancouver said while they are seeing more Canadians since last fall, the absence of the tour buses was particularly noticeable.“We still see them maybe once in a while,” said David Prince, assistant property manager at the Bellis Fair mall in Bellingham, Wash., referring to the shopping buses. “But we used to get them sometimes lined u...

Daily horoscope for June 11, 2023

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT today (6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.Happy Birthday for Sunday, June 11, 2023:You are perceptive, optimistic and disciplined about pursuing your goals, which is why you are often successful. You stand up for what you believe. This is a year of service, especially to family, which means you must take care of yourself because others will turn to you for help and guidance.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is a strong day for you because the Moon is in your sign. Admittedly, you feel more emotional than usual; nevertheless, things will go your way more easily. You’re ready to spend money on fun times! Tonight: Be gentle. This Week: A mellow week with financial challenges involving kids and social situations.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★This is the perfect day to entertain at home. People like to come to your home because you know how to please others with goo...

Dear Abby: How do I tell her I’ve been secretly cleaning her house?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is a terrible housekeeper.I watch my grandchildren three days a week and am expected to drop them off at her house after I pick up the oldest from school. It is troubling for me to see how dirty the house is, so I end up secretly cleaning.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: Our poker wives’ group has been hijacked by a pious new member Advice | Dear Abby: My mausoleum plan has alienated my children Advice | Dear Abby: The bride is afraid her cringey grandma will be an embarrassment Advice | Dear Abby: I’m too old to deal with this new nonsense from my husband Advice | Dear Abby: Am I being childish about this workplace snub? What’s the best way to address this with her? I could offer to help her with the housework a few hours a week.— TIDY IN TENNESSEEDEAR TIDY: The best way to address this would be the direct approach.Ask your daughter-in-law if she ...

‘The Flash’ se adentra en el multiverso en una película que funciona a las mil maravillas

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

(CNN) — Las diversas incursiones de Marvel en el multiverso han dado lugar a resultados creativs algo desiguales, por lo que DC / Warner Bros. dieron en el clavo en el primer intento con “The Flash”, una película que lleva a flor de piel su amor por los cómics que la inspiraron. Divertida, llena de acción y conmovedora, cualquiera que esté familiarizado con los héroes de DC debería correr a verla.Tras el final de la serie de CW, este “Flash” parece llegar con un grado extra de dificultad y en un momento interesante, ya que DC se embarca en una nueva dirección bajo la dirección de James Gunn y Peter Safran. Además, esta versión del personaje tiene sus raíces en la “Liga de la Justicia” de Zack Snyder, que generó una de las campañas de fans más intensas y exigentes del universo de la cultura pop.Lo que en algunos aspectos funciona como una historia de orígenes de Flash también fusiona no sólo lo que Snyder ideó sino décadas de DC en el cine, c...

Braves host the Nationals, try to continue home win streak

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:13:27 GMT

Washington Nationals (25-38, fifth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (40-24, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (2-4, 4.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (4-0, 2.26 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -274, Nationals +226; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will try to keep their six-game home win streak alive when they face the Washington Nationals.Atlanta has gone 20-14 in home games and 40-24 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .334 on-base percentage, the third-best percentage in MLB play.Washington has gone 13-17 on the road and 25-38 overall. Nationals hitters have a collective .324 on-base percentage, the sixth-ranked percentage in the NL.The matchup Sunday is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Braves have a 4-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Braves with a .333 batting avera...