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Karel Schwarzenberg, former Czech foreign minister and nobleman, dies at 85

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

PRAGUE (AP) — Karel Schwarzenberg, a former Czech foreign minister and a member of a European noble family has died. He was 85.Milroslav Kalousek, his long-term political ally, and the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Sunday his death.“It is with deep sadness and respect that we remember Karel Schwarzenberg, who left us today,” the ministry said. “As a two-time foreign minister and Vaclav Havel’s chancellor, he shaped our foreign policy and always proved with his actions that that he was a true democrat.”Schwarzenberg had been hospitalized in Prague since August with heart and kidney problems and was flown several days ago to a clinic in Vienna, the Austrian capital, where he had lived for years.“A big man in all aspects has died,” President Petr Pavel said. “The service for his country was a natural mission for him.” Born Dec. 10, 1937, in Prague, Schwarzenberg and his family had to flee Czechoslovakia after the Communists took over in 1948 and they lived in exile Austria....

US Rhodes scholars selected through in-person interviews for the first time since COVID pandemic

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new batch of Rhodes scholars from the United States has been selected to study at the University of Oxford in a screening process that was conducted in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe in 2020.The Office of the American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust said in a statement on Saturday that the class of 32 scholars for 2024 — including 20 female and 12 male recipients — is due to begin their studies in October, and it is “pleased to return to in-person interviews this year.” One winner was the first to apply through Puerto Rico. For three consecutive years, the selection process had been carried out online. The scholars, who are among students selected from more than 70 countries, are due to pursue graduate degrees ranging from social sciences and humanities to biological and physical sciences. “They inspire us already with their accomplishments, but even more by their values-based leadership and selfless ambitio...

Canadians trapped in Gaza still waiting to leave as border crossing set to reopen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

OTTAWA — Hundreds of Canadians hoping to escape the besieged Gaza Strip may get their chance as early as Sunday as the sole available land crossing out of the territory was set to reopen following a two-day closure. The General Authority for Crossings and Borders shared notice of the reopening on a Facebook page where it also posts a daily list of foreigners cleared to make the journey.That list, which is compiled in co-ordination with the Egyptian and Israeli governments, had not been updated as of Saturday night, but Global Affairs Canada previously confirmed that 266 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their families had been cleared to cross the border as of Friday when the latest closure first took effect.Global Affairs did not provide any updates on Saturday and did not respond to multiple requests for information.A total of 107 people with connections to Canada managed to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing on Tuesday and Thursday of last week.The war, now in its sixth w...

Daily horoscope for November 12, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Scorpio.Happy Birthday for Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023:You are sensual, uninhibited and seductive. You can attract attention. Lucky you! This is a great year to socialize and enjoy life. Your creativity, zest and desire for life is strong! Have fun, but do not lose sight of your goals. Old friends may reappear.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★Today is a much easier day! You’re in a good mood, which is why you feel warmhearted and generous to others. Nevertheless, don’t give away the farm. Generosity is profound, but there is such a thing as idiot compassion. Guard against being excessive. Tonight: Socialize. This Week: Happy relations and teamwork with those who are close to you.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★★This is a wonderful day to kick back, relax and enjoy good times with those who are closest to you so that everyone can take a moment to enjoy life. Conversations will be philosophica...

Nix has 4 TDs and No. 6 Ducks get closer to the Pac-12 title game with 36-27 win over USC

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While quarterback Bo Nix believes No. 6 Oregon’s offense is among the nation’s best, he’s still wary of this final stretch of the season. Nix threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon held off a late USC rally for a 36-27 victory on Saturday night, effectively eliminating the Trojans from contention for the Pac-12 championship game. “I just think we’re still putting things out there to where we can be even better,” Nix said. “I think that’s the part that keeps you coming back on Monday and making you go back for another week, because we know we’re not there yet. One of my biggest fears is that we’ll become complacent. So we just have to do a really good job of finding ways to grow.”Tez Johnson caught seven passes for 126 yards and two scores, and Oregon racked up 552 yards in total offense. It was the fourth straight win for the Ducks (9-1, 6-1 Pac-12, No. 6 CFP), who are undefeated at home. Caleb Williams ...

King leads North Carolina Central against Georgia after 26-point game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

North Carolina Central Eagles (1-1) at Georgia Bulldogs (1-1)Athens, Georgia; Sunday, 5 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -20; over/under is 146BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central visits the Georgia Bulldogs after Po’Boigh King scored 26 points in North Carolina Central’s 107-54 win against the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons.Georgia finished 16-16 overall last season while going 13-4 at home. The Bulldogs allowed opponents to score 71.5 points per game and shoot 44.0% from the field last season.North Carolina Central went 18-12 overall last season while going 4-10 on the road. The Eagles allowed opponents to score 65.9 points per game and shot 42.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

UC Davis visits Montana after Johnson’s 28-point outing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

UC Davis Aggies (2-0) at Montana Grizzlies (1-1)Missoula, Montana; Sunday, 9 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -4; over/under is 143.5BOTTOM LINE: UC Davis visits the Montana Grizzlies after Ty Johnson scored 28 points in UC Davis’ 79-78 victory against the Pepperdine Waves.Montana finished 17-14 overall with a 9-4 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Grizzlies averaged 10.2 points off of turnovers, 7.1 second-chance points and 1.8 bench points last season.UC Davis finished 5-9 on the road and 18-14 overall a season ago. The Aggies shot 44.5% from the field and 34.0% from 3-point range last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

VMI visits South Carolina after Stute’s 21-point game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

VMI Keydets (1-1) at South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0)Columbia, South Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: South Carolina takes on the VMI Keydets after Myles Stute scored 21 points in South Carolina’s 79-77 win against the Virginia Tech Hokies.South Carolina went 7-8 at home last season while going 11-21 overall. The Gamecocks averaged 11.1 assists per game on 23.3 made field goals last season.VMI finished 7-25 overall a season ago while going 1-14 on the road. The Keydets gave up 76.8 points per game while committing 15.3 fouls last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Odom leads Howard against James Madison after 22-point game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Howard Bison (1-1) at James Madison Dukes (2-0)Harrisonburg, Virginia; Sunday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -11.5; over/under is 169.5BOTTOM LINE: Howard plays the James Madison Dukes after Shy Odom scored 22 points in Howard’s 88-85 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.James Madison went 11-3 at home a season ago while going 22-11 overall. The Dukes shot 46.2% from the field and 35.0% from 3-point range last season.Howard finished 6-8 on the road and 22-13 overall a season ago. The Bison allowed opponents to score 72.6 points per game and shot 44.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Moore leads Missouri State against Oral Roberts after 24-point game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (1-1) at Missouri State Bears (0-1)Springfield, Missouri; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Missouri State hosts the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles after Chance Moore scored 24 points in Missouri State’s 67-59 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers.Missouri State went 17-15 overall with a 10-4 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Bears averaged 11.7 assists per game on 24.1 made field goals last season.Oral Roberts went 30-5 overall with an 11-4 record on the road last season. The Golden Eagles allowed opponents to score 70.2 points per game and shot 41.6% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source