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Powerful earthquakes leave at least 48 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes.Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday afternoon. Forty-eight people were confirmed dead in Ishikawa, officials said. Sixteen others were seriously injured, while damage to homes was so great that it could not immediately be assessed, they said. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed. Government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said 17 people were seriously injured and gave a slightly lower death tally, while saying he was aware of the prefecture's tally. Water, power and cellphone service were still down in some areas, and residents expressed sorrow about their destroyed homes and ...

Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed on the first trading day of 2024

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

Asian markets were mostly lower Tuesday following the release of data showing more signs of weakness in the Chinese manufacturing and property sectors. U.S. futures were higher and oil prices gained more than $1 a barrel. Japan’s markets were closed for a holiday.The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong sank 1.5% to 16,788.55 and the Shanghai Composite index dropped 0.4% to 2,962.28. Investors were selling property developers like debt-laden China Evergrande, which fell 6%, and LongFor Group Holding, which lost 6.9%. Sino-Ocean Holding declined 4.6%. The December survey of the official purchasing managers index, or PMI, in China fell to 49 for the third consecutive month, signaling weak demand and underscoring the challenging economic conditions in the world’s second-largest economy. That contrasted private-sector survey, by financial publication Caixin, which registered a slight improvement in the manufacturing PMI to 50.8, driven by increased output and new orders. However, it showe...

$842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan, 1st time the game has been won on New Year’s Day

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Someone in Michigan has won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024, the first time it has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s start in 1992.The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 and red Powerball: 1. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot beyond its earlier estimate of $810 million to $842.4 million at the time of the drawing, making it the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won. Before the big win on New Year’s, the jackpot had been growing since mid-October.The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million.The lucky ticket holder will have the choice between an annuitized prize of $842.4 million, payable over 30 years, or a lump sum payment of $425.2 million. Both prize options are before taxes.Other top-winning tickets include four sold in California, Connecticut, Florida and Maryland, that matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes. Two tickets...

Russian ballistic missiles strike Ukraine’s largest cities, killing at least 2 people

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s two largest cities came under heavy Russian ballistic missile attacks Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens as the war approached its two-year milestone and the Kremlin’s forces stepped up their winter bombardment of urban areas.Oleh Syniehubov, the governor of the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine, said one person died and 41 were injured in at least six strikes with Kinzhal missiles that hit the center of Kharkiv city and other areas. In Kyiv, the capital, five areas of the city were hit in strikes that killed an older woman and injured at least 27 people, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. More than 100 people were evacuated from a burning apartment block, he said.The barrage extended Russia’s escalated attacks on Ukraine that began Friday with its largest single assault on Ukraine since the war started, in which at least 41 civilians were killed. The next day, shelling of the border city of Belgorod, Russ...

Daily horoscope for January 2, 2024

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST today (3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024:You are intuitive, sensitive and aware of your surroundings. Because you’re observant, you know what makes people tick. This year is slower paced. It’s time to rejuvenate your energy. It’s also time to focus on your closest relationships while you take time for yourself.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Today you’re determined to accomplish something. This strong focus might apply to your job or your health. It might even relate to your pet. Whatever the case, you want to introduce some improvements, even though someone, perhaps a teacher or an expert, might not agree. Tonight: Be cooperative.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★Avoid arguments with kids today. Start this year off on a positive note. Take the high road. You might see better ways to teach them, a better way to ap...

Dear Abby: My friend was insulted when the waitress asked him to leave

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine was asked to leave a restaurant after the check had been paid because people were waiting for tables. He was highly insulted.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My often-requested list of new year’s resolutions Advice | Dear Abby: They call me bossy, but I’m just trying to improve their parenting Advice | Dear Abby: I’m feeling used, and I want to stop sharing my company discount with this person Advice | Dear Abby: I’m thinking of moving if my new neighbor continues this behavior Advice | Dear Abby: Pet owners tell these appalling stories as if they were jokes, and it upsets me My position was that it was courteous to leave because people were waiting to have their dinner. He felt the waitress had no right to ask his party to leave.What is your take on this?— COURTEOUS IN THE EASTDEAR COURTEOUS: I consulted Priscilla, operations manager at my fav...

Four-bedroom home sells for $1.7 million in San Jose

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

5048 Yucatan Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 5000 block of Yucatan Way in San Jose was sold on Dec. 11, 2023 for $1,715,000, or $845 per square foot. The house, built in 1967, has an interior space of 2,030 square feet. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 2,450-square-foot home on the 5000 block of Las Cruces Court in San Jose sold in January 2023, for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $612. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In March 2023, a 1,937-square-foot home on Luning Drive in San Jose sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $878. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Luning Drive, San Jose, in September 2022, a 1,937-square-foot home was sold for $2,010,000, a price per square...

Cornell visits No. 18 Baylor following Walter’s 26-point showing

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

Cornell Big Red (10-2) at Baylor Bears (10-2)Waco, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -15.5; over/under is 166.5BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Baylor hosts the Cornell Big Red after Ja’Kobe Walter scored 26 points in Baylor’s 107-48 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.The Bears are 7-0 on their home court. Baylor is sixth in the Big 12 with 38.3 points per game in the paint led by Rayj Dennis averaging 7.7.The Big Red are 5-2 on the road. Cornell leads the Ivy League scoring 84.7 points per game while shooting 50.6%.Baylor averages 88.4 points, 11.7 more per game than the 76.7 Cornell gives up. Cornell scores 16.2 more points per game (84.7) than Baylor gives up to opponents (68.5).TOP PERFORMERS: Walter is averaging 15.3 points for the Bears. Jalen Bridges is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Baylor.Cooper Noard averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Big Red, scoring 10.8 points while shooting 42.6% from bey...

Colgate plays Loyola (MD) in conference matchup

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (2-11) at Colgate Raiders (6-7)Hamilton, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Colgate takes on Loyola (MD) in a matchup of Patriot League teams.The Raiders are 3-1 in home games. Colgate has a 2-5 record in games decided by 10 or more points.The Greyhounds are 1-7 on the road. Loyola (MD) averages 14.1 turnovers per game and is 1-3 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.Colgate’s average of 8.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.5 more made shots on average than the 7.7 per game Loyola (MD) allows. Loyola (MD) averages 66.4 points per game, 0.9 fewer than the 67.3 Colgate gives up to opponents.The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Braeden Smith is averaging 12.9 points, 5.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Raiders. Keegan Records is averaging 9.6 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games for Colgate.Deon Perry is averaging 13.1 points and 3.4 assists f...

No. 4 UConn takes home win streak into matchup with DePaul

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:33:17 GMT

DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East)Storrs, Connecticut; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -23.5; over/under is 138BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Huskies play DePaul.The Huskies are 7-0 in home games. UConn is 10-1 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Blue Demons are 0-1 in conference games. DePaul has a 2-6 record in games decided by 10 points or more.UConn’s average of 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.9 more made shots on average than the 7.2 per game DePaul gives up. DePaul has shot at a 43.7% clip from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points greater than the 40.4% shooting opponents of UConn have averaged.The Huskies and Blue Demons meet Tuesday for the first time in Big East play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is scoring 16.2 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Huskies. Cam Spencer is averaging 14.8 p...