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Новости за 12.12.2024

DailyNews.com 

Ducks get dominated from the start in loss to Senators

Ottawa scores on its first shot of the game, builds a three-goal lead after one period and gets a hat trick from Drake Batherson in a 5-1 win that extends the Ducks’ losing streak to four games. Leo Carlsson returns to the lineup.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Boxing legacy: From king of the ring to rocking to cradle

Former boxing champion Ng Kuok Kun says life changed forever the moment his daughter was born, transforming him from a tough fighter into a tender father. This new chapter also helped change his perspective on the sport of boxing: he no longer sees it as purely a test of strength; now it as an opportunity to pass on his spirit to the next generation.

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Sensex, Nifty tick higher after in-line US inflation data cements rate cut bets

Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Thursday, mirroring global trends, as US inflation data met expectations, boosting hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Asian markets also saw gains, following Wall Street's positive close after the US CPI report. A 25-basis-point rate cut is now highly anticipated.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Buy Ceat, target price Rs 3,500: JM Financial

JM Financial has given a buy call for Ceat, setting a target price of Rs 3500. Ceat recently agreed to acquire Camso's off-highway tire business, a move viewed as strategically positive. This acquisition is expected to broaden Ceat's product portfolio and customer base, potentially increasing earnings per share by 5%.

Haaretz.com 

Ben-Gvir asked police officers being considered for promotion: Are you loyal?

The officers who were asked about their loyalty told their commanders and other officers, leading the internal affair department to open an investigation. A senior law enforcement official: 'This is completely unacceptable, officers should act only according to loyalty to the law – and nothing else'

Calgary Herald 

Sniper Tyler Pace ends holdout, re-ups with NLL's Roughnecks

Tyler Pace is pulling a Calgary Roughnecks uniform back on. The star forward ended his holdout and came to terms Wednesday afternoon on a one-year agreement with the National Lacrosse League club. The re-signing gives the Roughnecks another offensive weapon, after he sniped a team-high 36 goals and counted 86 points — second only to […]

Dawn 

PTI softens stance on dialogue

ISLAMABAD: In a departure from its stance on holding talks only with the powers that be, the PTI on Wednesday expressed willingness to negotiate with the Shehbaz-led government if given any “implementable” or “serious” offer.

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Crooks and Liars  

Edward VIII Abdicated The Crown In 1936

On this day in 1936, Edward VIII gave up the crown.

History:

After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry the American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. On the evening of December 11, he gave a radio address on the BBC in which he explained, “I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy... Читать дальше...

Archdaily.com 

The Standardized Planning of Latin American Cities: Tracing the Blueprint of the Laws of the Indies

A look at most of the cities within Latin America reveals striking commonalities across countries, from Mexico down to Argentina: most cities have a well-defined area known as "El Centro" (The Center), anchored by a main plaza (Plaza Mayor), flanked by a church on one side and key buildings like the city hall on another. This is no coincidence, as it can be traced back to an urban planning system established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gave... Читать дальше...