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49ers-Eagles preview: Setting up Sunday’s NFC showdown in Philadelphia

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Once again, it’s the NFC’s top two teams meeting up Sunday when the Eagles host the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field.An immediate Super Bowl berth is not on the line this time, however.Last season’s NFC Championship Game saw the top-seeded Eagles win 31-7 against the No. 2-seeded 49ers, who ran out of healthy quarterbacks after Brock Purdy’s first-series elbow injury and backup Josh Johnson’s third-quarter concussion.“Obviously a lot of people are looking forward to it because of how last year ended,” left tackle Trent Williams said last Thursday. “But last year has nothing to do with (this) week. It’s still just one game for us to go 1-0.“It’ll be another tough environment, just like it was (in Seattle).”The 49ers (8-3) took a two-game lead atop the NFC West by virtue of Thursday night’s 31-13 win over the host Seahawks (6-5).The Eagles (10-1) maintained a two-game lead in the conference standings Sunday with a rain-soaked, 37-34 home win in overtime against the...

Monday Morning Lights: What data says about CCS, NCS football playoffs

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

CCS VS. NCS PLAYOFFS: WHAT NUMBERS SAYThe section football playoffs have come and gone, which means fresh data is available for anyone who likes to review the differences between the Central Coast Section and North Coast Section.The CCS playoff format is 100 percent competitive-equity, with its divisions determined on the day of the seeding meeting and based on a points system that factors in results and strength of schedule, as well as calpreps.com’s computer ratings.The NCS is a combination of competitive equity and enrollment, with its divisions announced each off-season.If you’re into competitive games, the CCS remains the leader by a sizeable margin among the Bay Area’s two largest sections.Here is the data from this year’s playoffs:Margin of victoryCCS: 16.3 per game (35 games)NCS: 25.5 per game (48 games)Single-digit resultsCCS: 14 in 35 games (40 percent)NCS: 10 in 48 games (20.8 percent)Games decided by 40-plus pointsCCS: 1 in 35 games (2.9 percent)NCS: 9 in 48 games (18.8 ...

A history of no-fault divorce — and why it’s been making headlines

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

By AJ Willingham | CNNFollowing what some conservatives view as legal victories on the battlegrounds of abortion rights and affirmative action, a number of politicians and influencers are turning their attention to another long-held construct: No-fault divorce.Right-wing commentators like Steven Crowder and Matt Walsh have ramped up complaints in recent months that it is too easy for people — specifically women — to get divorces. All states currently have some version of a no-fault divorce law, but Republicans in Texas and Nebraska list the dissolution or restriction of no-fault divorce in their state party political platforms.In Louisiana earlier this year, state GOP members debated officially backing the dissolution of no-fault divorce, but no decision was made. A lack of full-on legislative attempts to curb the practice hasn’t stopped an abundance of conservative anti-divorce rhetoric, or an answering wave of fear from progressives.Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson has been...

One killed, another wounded in Oakland shooting

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

OAKLAND — One man was killed and another man was wounded in an East Oakland shooting Sunday night, authorities said.The name of the 28-year-old man killed was not immediately released pending notification of his family.The shooting, which activated a gunshot detection system alert, happened about 7:07 p.m. Sunday in the 1900 block of Crosby Avenue, a mixture of businesses and homes.Police said the man killed and a 27-year-old man he knew were standing outside when someone began shooting at them.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police arrest individual with pistol, marijuana and cash on Interstate 80 Crime and Public Safety | ‘He shot my dad’: 10-year-old Oakland boy comes face to face with father’s alleged killer in courtroom Crime and Public Safety | East Bay dentist avoids federal prison in painkiller prescription for cocaine scheme Crime and Public Safety | 86-year-old man dies in head-on ...

Union City police arrest man allegedly possessing loaded gun and narcotics

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

(BCN) -- Union City police arrested someone with a loaded pistol Saturday night. Two officers were patrolling the area of 30073 Industrial Parkway when they came upon a suspicious vehicle. Fairfield police arrest man after brief chase for allegedly having gun in car Officers allegedly saw narcotics in plain view and took the occupant into custody. During a search, police found a loaded self-manufactured, unregistered semiautomatic pistol. Police arrested the suspect and took him to jail.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

La palabra del año 2023 de Merriam-Webster es una auténtica muestra del tiempo en que vivimos

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

(CNN) — Mientras la importantísima cuestión de la verdad y los hechos sigue dominando la actualidad, puede que no sorprenda saber que la palabra del año de Merriam-Webster es “authentic” (en español, “auténtico/a”).El diccionario en línea dice que ha habido un gran volumen de búsquedas de la definición de la palabra durante varios años, pero en 2023 se produjo un “aumento sustancial” gracias a “historias y conversaciones sobre IA, cultura de celebridades, identidad y redes sociales”.La razón por la que tanta gente lo busca es porque “auténtico” tiene varios significados, según el anuncio en el sitio web del diccionario, entre ellos “no falso ni imitación” y “fiel a la propia personalidad, espíritu o carácter”.Un sinónimo de real y actual, auténtico es “claramente una cualidad deseable”, según Merriam-Webster, y a menudo se vincula con expresiones de identidad, como la cocina.El diccionario dijo que también ha sido un ...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, November 28

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, November 28COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)6:30 p.m.BTN — Georgia Southern at Michigan St.7 p.m.ACCN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Mississippi St. at Georgia TechESPN2 — ACC/SEC Challenge: LSU at SyracuseFS1 — Wagner at ProvidenceSECN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Notre Dame at South Carolina7:30 p.m.ESPN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Miami at KentuckyESPNU — ACC/SEC Challenge: Missouri at Pittsburgh8:30 p.m.BTN — Texas Southern at Purdue9 p.m.ESPN2 — ACC/SEC Challenge: NC State at MississippiFS1 — Southern U. at Marquette9:30 p.m.ESPN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Clemson at Alabama10 p.m.PAC-12N — UC San Diego at WashingtonCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7 p.m.ESPN — College Football Playoff: Top 25COLLEGE HOCKEY (WOMEN’S)5 p.m.ESPNU — TBANBA BASKETBALL7:30 p.m.TNT — Milwaukee at Miami (In-Season Tournament Group Game)10 p.m.TNT — Golden State at Sacramento (In-Season Tournament Group Game)SOCCER (MEN’S)3:20 a.m.FS1 — FIFA U-17 World Cup: Argentina vs. Germany, Semifi...

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken’s agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.Blinken has spent much of the last month-and-a-half deeply engaged on the Gaza crisis, making two trips to the Middle East. Now, amid signs that a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to expire on Monday may be extended, Blinken is departing for Brussels for a NATO foreign ministers meeting.In Brussels, the alliance will reaffirm its support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion, explore ways of easing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia and look at preparations for NATO’s 75th anniversary next year.The two-day session on Tuesday and Wednesday will include the first foreign minister-level meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, a body created by alliance leaders at their last summit to improve cooperation and coordination and help prepare Kyiv for eventual membership.“Allies w...

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and free more hostages and prisoners

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.The announcement, made by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Al Ansary in a post on X, came on the final day of the original four-day truce between the warring sides. A fourth swap of hostages for prisoners under that deal was expected later Monday. Qatar, along with the United States and Egypt, has been the key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released. After the Qatari announcement, Hamas confirmed it had agreed to a two-day extension “under the same terms.”But Israel says it remains committed to crushing Hamas’ military capabilities and ending its 16-year ru...

Family celebrates ‘Swiftmas’ with Taylor Swift-inspired decorations

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:34:27 GMT

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (WLS) — Maybe you’ve heard of her. Taylor Swift is kind of a big deal.She’s everywhere, including, right now, in our news, thanks to a Naperville family who put its own spin on the holiday season.Are you ready for it? It’s officially “Swiftmas” in the suburbs.By foot, by car and even by trolley, the traffic has been picking up in front of the Scott household near Atlas and Tupelo, like some kind of suburban legend.“We weren’t expecting, like, all of this,” said homeowner Amy Scott.Maybe they should have. After all, Taylor Swift is on a bit of a roll!Long story short, Amy is the mastermind behind the afterglow lighting up her Naperville neighborhood.She said the idea to bring the season of Swift to her house came to her after seeing Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie.“I walked out of there saying two things. Number one, I want bangs, and number two, we can do this for our lights display,&...