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circus elephant Nashville Predators (7-11-3, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (14-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the New Jersey Devils after Roman Josi scored two goals in the Predators' 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets. New Jersey has a 5-3-2 record in home games and a 14-7-2 record overall. The Devils have a 14-2-2 record in games they score three or more goals. Nashville is 7-11-3 overall and 2-5-3 on the road. The Predators are 7-2-0 in games they score at least three goals. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has 10 goals and 11 assists for the Devils. Luke Hughes has over the last 10 games. Filip Forsberg has eight goals and eight assists for the Predators. Adam Wilsby has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 7-3-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.6 penalties and 9.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. Predators: 3-5-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.2 assists, 4.9 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Devils: None listed. Predators: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press

Panthers bring losing streak into matchup with the CapitalsBethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year. It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome. And it will test the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them. This begins the Christmas Eve Mass. The ceremony inaugurates the once-every-25-year tradition of a Jubilee. Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope. Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole. Trump said that he will direct the Department of Justice to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated.” Trump was vague on what specific actions he may take. 21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people, including two police officers. Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court’s announcement a day earlier. He said it was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. Prosecutors find workers in 'slavery like' conditions at Chinese car company site in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — A task force led by Brazilian prosecutors says it has rescued 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like” conditions at a construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is building a factory. The Labor Prosecutor’s Office released videos of the dorms where the construction workers were staying, which showed beds with no mattresses and rooms without any place for the workers to store their personal belongings. In a statement issued Monday, the prosecutor’s office said the workers had been hired in China by Jinjian Group, one of the contractors on the site, which is located in Camaçari, a city in the Salvador metropolitan region. NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions. Bates used his platform as an NFL player to spread his love of Jesus. A month later, Bates told The Associated Press it is a duty to share his faith. The NFL is filled with players and coaches who feel the same way, such as Houston's C.J. Stroud, Atlanta's Kirk Cousins, and Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens. Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano HONOLULU (AP) — Lava is erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano for the second straight day. The eruption has stayed within Kilauea’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and no homes are threatened. Molten rock began spewing out of the volcano before dawn on Monday when fissures opened in the caldera floor and shot lava high into the air. It then oozed across the caldera floor. Scientists expect activity to fluctuate in coming days. The lava paused Monday afternoon but fountains reemerged Tuesday morning. The eruption has occurred in an area that’s been closed to the public since 2007 due to hazards including crater wall instability and rockfalls. Haiti gangs fire on journalists covering a planned hospital reopening, leaving casualties PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Suspected gang members have opened fire on journalists in Haiti’s capital as they were covering the attempted reopening of the country’s largest hospital, wounding or killing an unknown number of people. The country's interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the vicious Christmas Eve attack. He did not specify how many casualties there were, or give a breakdown for the dead or wounded. Radio Télé Métronome said earlier on Tuesday that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded in the shooting. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has been hit hard by extreme weather over the past several weeks. Atmospheric rivers, which are long stretches of wet air that can produce heavy rains, brought a record-setting rainfall before Thanksgiving. A series of atmospheric rivers are producing strong waves and storms near Santa Cruz this week. Thousands were left under evacuation warnings and orders because of a fire around Malibu. Climate change means that strong storms will be responsible for a greater share of the state's yearly precipitation and the periods between those events will be drier. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by vendor technology in its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled.Jayden Daniels has just changed next 10 years for Commanders, ex-QB gives verdict on whether he had better rookie season than CJ Stroud

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HOUSTON (AP) — Will Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for a 32-27 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Okonkwo grabbed a short pass and rumbled for the touchdown to put the Titans (3-8) up 30-27 with 9 1/2 minutes remaining. Safety Eric Murray missed a tackle that would have stopped him near midfield. The Texans (7-5) had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 28-yard field-goal attempt sailed wide left. He fell to the ground after the miss before getting up and slamming his helmet on the field. Titans coach Brian Callahan held both hands in the air and smiled after watching the miss that allowed his team to win on a day it had three turnovers. The Texans forced a three-and-out, but couldn’t move the ball after that and Harold Landry sacked C.J. Stroud in the end zone for a safety to make it 32-27 and allow Tennessee to snap a two-game skid. Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions as the AFC South-leading Texans lost for the third time in four games. Jimmie Ward had a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter and the Texans tied a franchise record with eight sacks. But the offense sputtered for most of the game as Joe Mixon was held to 22 yards on 14 carries. Tennessee extended the lead to 23-17 on a 51-yard field goal by Nick Folk with nine minutes left in the third. Stroud threw his second interception with about 90 seconds left in the third quarter but Ward’s touchdown came three plays later to put the Texans on top 24-23. The Titans fumbled a punt early in the fourth quarter and Houston recovered it. A 54-yard field goal by Fairbairn extended the lead to 27-23 with about 10 minutes to go. Dameon Pierce returned the opening kickoff 80 yards to get the Texans in the red zone. Houston cashed in on the next play when Stroud found rookie Cade Stover on a 19-yard pass for his first touchdown reception. The Titans trailed by four after a field goal by Folk when Nick Westbrook-Ikhine got in front of the defense and was wide open for a 38-yard TD catch that made it 10-7 late in the first quarter. Tennessee extended the lead to 17-7 when Tony Pollard ran 10 yards for a touchdown with about 11 minutes left in the second. Pollard finished with 119 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins scored on a 5-yard reception with about six minutes left in the second. Levis fumbled on the Houston 32 with 3 1/2 minutes left in the first half and Houston recovered the ball. Stroud connected with Collins on a 56-yard pass on the next play, but the Texans couldn’t move the ball and settled for a 28-yard field goal to tie it at 17-17. Houston forced a punt after that, but rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. got his first career interception two plays later to give Tennessee the ball back. Folk’s 56-yard field goal, which tied his career long, put the Titans up 20-17 at halftime. Injuries The Titans were without cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, after he was placed on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury, and safety Amani Hooker, who was added to the injury report Sunday morning with an illness. Hooker leads the Titans with three interceptions. ... Houston S Jalen Pitre injured his shoulder in the second quarter and didn’t return. ... CB Ka’dar Hollman left in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Up next Titans: Visit the Commanders next Sunday. Texans: Visit Jacksonville next Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press45 Medical Laboratory Science students of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State were Tuesday inducted into the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN.) The third set to be inducted since the inception of the school in 2004, was also issued with a provisional licence of practice. According to the Head of Department (HOD) MLS, Professor Shola Babatunde, of the 45 inductees presented for the final professional MLSCN examination, “32 emerged with Second-Class honours (Upper Division) and 13 with Second-Class honours (Lower Division.) The disclosure was made at the Oath-Taking/Induction ceremony of the students at the school’s auditorium in Adeta, Ilorin. The HOD hinted that the provisional licence was to enable the inductees to proceed to the one-year mandatory internship programme. He charged the students to: “employ integrity, honesty, diligence, and perseverance. Let the knowledge you have acquired from this great university serve as an instrument to serve humanity, not to exploit it.” Also speaking, the Dean, faculty of health sciences, Prof. Olabode Kayode commended the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the school, Prof. Noah Yusuf and the entire management for providing the enabling environment for both the teachers and the students to succeed. He charged the new inductees not to forget the department and the school, saying: “There are many ways for you to improve the lives and conditions of those you are leaving behind as well as help reposition Al-Hikmah University as one of the best global practices in MLS.” However, the founder and chairman Board of Trustees (BoT) of the school, Dr. AbdulRaheem Oladimeji, who donated N2 million to the MLS department, urged the inductees to act within the confine of their regulatory/professional governing body. Represented by the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sikiru Lanre Nurudeen, the founder, said: “it is important to comply with the noble ethics of your profession. I advise you to operate within the benchmarks and standard operating procedures set by your regulatory body.” The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Noah Yusuf appreciated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for granting the school the leave to use the state’s general hospital, Sobi, as the school’s Teaching Hospital, which he said had elevated the school’s status. He commended the parents for their undying love for their children, describing their love and affection for the inductees as unequal and unmatchable. Speaking on the theme: innovation and technology in medical Laboratory Science Practice: Prospects and challenges,” the keynote Speaker, Prof. Abdulrazaq Nuhu, the Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwara State University Malete, urged the inductees to leverage the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their professional routine disposition.

CVRx to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ConferenceBy Colton Pouncy, James Boyd and Jelani Scott The Detroit Lions (10-1) added another dominant win to their magical season on Sunday as the club cruised to a 24-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts (5-7) after turning in another smash-mouth performance to remain perfect on the road. Week 12 marked the ninth time this campaign that the Lions topped 20 points and the third time their defense held an opponent to less than 10 points. Detroit’s latest standout showing of complementary football saw running back Jahmyr Gibbs lead the way on a day where the second-year star made team history. With 99 scrimmage yards, including 90 on the ground, and two touchdowns, Gibbs became the third Lion (Billy Sims, Barry Sanders) to record 1000-plus scrimmage yards and 10-plus TDs in his first two seasons. Advertisement Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s unit again proved why they’re one of the NFL ’s best red zone defenses after limiting Indy to two first-half field goals on their only two trips, the first of which came after what could’ve been a pivotal dropped Colts TD. A slew of penalties on both sides and miscues throughout the game coupled with Detroit forcing four punts and a turnover on downs in the second half stamped an all-around difficult day for the Colts and QB Anthony Richardson , who played admirably in his second game back under center. Lions grind out win despite lukewarm offensive effort This was a strange game. The Lions’ offense struggled more than we’re used to seeing. They were well below their points average of 33.6, settling for just 24. They had to grind for everything, and it often wasn’t pretty. But they got the job done again. The defense held the Colts to just six points — three after the opening drive of the game — but avoided some big plays that were dropped or called back because of penalties. You take that eight days a week if you’re the Lions, but there’s plenty to clean up from a game like this one. With the win, the Lions improve to 10-1 on the season. They’ve won nine in a row. Next up: the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving. — Colton Pouncy, Lions beat writer Lions win possibly came at a cost Several Lions players suffered injuries in this one. Kalif Raymond was ruled out with a foot injury. Taylor Decker suffered knee and ankle injuries. CB Carlton Davis III suffered a knee injury. RB David Montgomery suffered a shoulder injury. Decker was able to return to action, while Montgomery and Davis remained on the sideline, perhaps ready to go back in if needed. But still, this feels like a weekly occurrence. Injuries are certainly piling up for this team. It feels like injuries are the only thing that can slow the Lions down right now. It’s worth monitoring the status of several players heading into back-to-back Thursday games. — Pouncy Advertisement No help for Anthony Richardson Richardson picked up where he left off last week and looked like a player who was in control of the offense, though he didn’t get much help from his counterparts in Indianapolis’ 24-6 loss to Detroit. The second-year pro still had his share of errant throws, but he was also playing behind an offensive line that featured three rookies and was constantly under siege. Richardson wasn’t sacked but was hit six times and pressured even more. Richardson finished 11-of-28 passing for 172 yards. His best throw came on a 39-yard deep shot to Alec Pierce in the second quarter that put Indianapolis in the red zone with a chance to take an early lead. However, tight end Drew Ogletree dropped a walk-in touchdown two plays later, and Indianapolis settled for a field goal. Indy’s offense never recovered and finished with a season-low six points. Richardson is now 4-4 as a starter this season as Indianapolis suffered its fourth loss in five games. — James Boyd, Colts beat writer Penalties, penalties and more penalties The Colts committed 10 penalties for a total of 75 yards, with several penalties negating their big plays. Indianapolis had gains of 30, 21 and 19 yards called back after being flagged. Despite starting three rookie offensive linemen, it was star left guard Quenton Nelson who violated the rules the most. He was flagged for being an ineligible man downfield, illegal use of hands and a false start. Richardson was also penalized for intentional grounding in the fourth quarter. Indianapolis’ 10 penalties are a season-high and the second-most it has had in a single game over the last five years. Richardson led the Colts with 10 carries for 61 yards as the Lions swallowed up running back Jonathan Taylor . The 2021 league rushing champ totaled just 11 carries for a season-low 35 yards and had just one carry for 14 yards in the second half. — Boyd Required reading (Photo: Grace Hollars / IndyStar / USA Today Network)

Greatman Mocks Themba GorimboPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about unusual gambling activity, his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way. “Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the NCAA’s investigation. He sat for a five-hour interview and answered every question the NCAA asked. He also produced every document the NCAA requested,” lawyer Jason Bologna said in a statement. “Hysier did these things because he wanted to play basketball this season, and he is devastated that he cannot.” Miller, a three-year starter from South Philadelphia, transferred to Virginia Tech this spring. However, the Hokies released him last month due to what the program called “circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech.” Bologna declined to confirm that a federal investigation had been opened, as did spokespeople for both the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported Thursday that authorities were investigating whether Miller bet on games he played in at Temple, and whether he adjusted his performance accordingly. “Hysier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people face in their lifetime. He will meet and overcome whatever obstacles lay ahead," Bologna said. Miller scored eight points — about half his season average of 15.9 — in a 100-72 loss to UAB on March 7 that was later flagged for unusual betting activity. Temple said it has been aware of those allegations since they became public in March, and has been cooperative. “We have been fully responsive and cooperative with the NCAA since the moment we learned of the investigation,” Temple President John Fry said in a letter Thursday to the school community. However, Fry said Temple had not received any requests for information from state or federal law enforcement agencies. He vowed to cooperate fully if they did. “Coaches, student-athletes and staff members receive mandatory training on NCAA rules and regulations, including prohibitions on involvement in sports wagering," Fry said in the letter. The same week the Temple-UAB game raised concerns, Loyola (Maryland) said it had removed a person from its basketball program after it became aware of a gambling violation. Temple played UAB again on March 17, losing 85-69 in the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. League spokesman Tom Fenstermaker also declined comment on Friday. 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New York, NY, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globalink Investment Inc. (Nasdaq: GLLI, GLLIW, GLLIR, GLLIU) (" Globalink ” or the " Company ”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that on December 5, 2024, it caused to be deposited $60,000 (the " Extension Payment ”) into its trust account (the " Trust Account ”) with Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company (" Continental ”) to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination from December 9, 2024 to January 9, 2025. The extension is the eighteenth extension since the consummation of the Company's initial public offering on December 9, 2021, and the first of up to six extensions permitted under the Company's governing documents currently in effect. About Globalink Investment Inc. Globalink is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Although there is no restriction or limitation on what industry or geographic region, Globalink intends to pursue targets in North America, Europe, South East Asia, and Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong and Macau) in the medical technology and green energy industry. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may,” "will,” "could,” "would,” "should,” "expect,” "plan,” "anticipate,” "intend,” "believe,” "estimate,” "predict,” "potential,” "outlook,” "guidance” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause future events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are outside of the Company's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, a variety of risk factors affecting the Company's business and prospects, see the section titled "Risk Factors” in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on April 2, 2024 and the prospectus filed with the SEC on December 6, 2021 and subsequent reports filed with the SEC, as amended from time to time. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Globalink Contact: Say Leong Lim Globalink Investment Inc. Telephone: +6012 405 0015 Email: [email protected]St George Illawarra Dragons have officially got their man just in time for Christmas. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading The signing of Australian Rugby Sevens star Nathan Lawson has been mooted for some time, with the club having to wait for the 25-year-old to finish his playing commitments before officially signing him on Monday for the 2025 season. Lawson has featured in 25 tournaments for the Australian Sevens team, including the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, scoring 69 tries. "Nathan is a terrific athlete," Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan said. "He is coming to us at the end of an outstanding season, which he finished off with the Australian Rugby Sevens Player of the Year award and a spot in the World Rugby Sevens Team of the Year. "He's a big, fast, powerful winger with good instincts. He'll adjust to rugby league in no time, and once he does, he'll be a real asset to us." The Sutherland Shire native scored 25 tries in the 2023/24 season and joins the Dragons' supplementary list in 2025. "I'm excited about coaching him as well. He's a big, aggressive athlete. He'll probably play on the wing and could play in the centres once he starts learning the game a little bit more, but we'll start him off on the wing as he can run fast and is big and aggressive," Flanagan said earlier this month about Lawson. St George Illawarra still have a spot left on their roster, and Flanagan stated he was in the hunt for another middle forward. The Dragons head coach is in no rush to sign, indicating he was happy with some of the younger forwards coming through the club's system. "Some of our young boys, they're doing a really good job, and I'm excited to see Loko Pasifiki Tonga, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Egan in the forwards; they could all step up; they'll all get an opportunity in the trials," Flanagan told the Mercury earlier this month. "So we've got some really good young kids coming through, whether they're ready to play first grade yet, but I'd like to think those three could step up." Big things are expected of Loko Pasifiki Tonga, with many predicting the 196cm, 121kg monster can follow a similar trajectory as Brisbane prop Payne Haas. Tonga led St George to a breakthrough SG Ball title last year before stepping up to the Under 21 Jersey Flegg competition and later playing two games in reserve grade. Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. 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