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Hollywood's strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — On Thursday, for the first time in more than six months, neither Hollywood's actors nor its writers will be on strike. The long-awaited clearing in the industry's stormiest season in decades comes as a deal was reached late Wednesday to end what was, at nearly four months, the longest strike ever for film and television actors. The three-year contract must be approved by the board of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and its members in the coming days. But union leadership declared that the strike will end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, putting all of the parts of production back into action for the first time since spring.Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA's executive director and chief negotiator, said the gains made in the deal justified the struggle.“It’s an agreement that our members can be proud of. I’m certainly very proud of it," Crabtree-Ireland told The Associated Press in an interview. "We said we would only accept ...

An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South Korea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea, police said Thursday, as they investigate whether the machine was unsafe or had potential defects.According to police officials in the southern county of Goseong, the man died of head and chest injuries Tuesday after he was grabbed and pressed against a conveyor belt by the machine’s robotic arms. Police did not release his name but said the man was an employee of a company that installs industrial robots and was sent to the plant to examine whether the machine was working properly.The machine was one of two pick-and-place robots used at the facility that packages bell peppers and other vegetables exported to other Asian countries, police said. Such machines are common in South Korea’s agricultural communities.“It wasn’t an advanced, artificial intelligence-powered robot, but a machine that simply picks up boxes and puts them on pallets,” said Kang Jin-gi, who...

Wolves blow out shorthanded Pelicans in complete performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

The Timberwolves displayed a mark of a good team Wednesday at Target Center: They blew out a team they should blow out.Facing a Pelicans team down three starters and six rotational pieces in total, Minnesota dominated every facet of the game from start to winning, cruising to a 122-101 victory.It was the polar opposite performance of what Minnesota did a season ago, when they often lost games against cellar-dwellers and undermanned squads.“This year, we really wanted to, regardless of who we play, who’s hurt, we know that our biggest opponent is ourselves. I’m really proud of the way we came out,” Rudy Gobert said. “Regardless of who’s on the court, it’s still the NBA. Guys are talented. When (Brandon) Ingram plays, (Jonas) Valanciunas plays, it’s still a very good team, very good organization. I’m really proud of the focus that we’ve had, especially, on the defensive end.”Minnesota’s offense was rolling, as the...

Nikola Jokic scores 35 as Nuggets hold off Golden State Warriors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

An early-season showdown and a championship test of wills lived up to its billing Wednesday night.Ultimately, the Nuggets were the last team standing, pulling out a 108-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors at raucous Ball Arena to remain undefeated at home and improve to an NBA-best 8-1.“To get off to this start and to be undefeated at home, I couldn’t be more proud of this group,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “Not every game is going to be pretty but we gutted this one out tonight against a very good team.”There were seven lead changes in a frenetic fourth quarter in a game that had a playoff feel to it — but plenty of sloppy moments, too.Golden State’s star Stephen Curry reached into his bag of magic tricks to nearly topple the Nuggets. Curry threw in a 34-foot, running 3-pointer to pull the Warriors to within two, at 107-105 with 18.1 seconds left.Still, Denver looked to be in command until an exhausted Nikola Jokic missed two ...

Caribbean Export and Business France join forces to catalyze private sector growth in the Caribbean

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

Caribbean Export, the pioneering regional trade and investment promotion agency representing the Caribbean, has cemented another strategic partnership to accelerate private sector growth in the Caribbean. The agency has teamed up with Business France, National Agency for the promotion and internationalization of the French economy. Together, they aim to create an environment conducive to growth and innovation, facilitating investment and trade flows between France and the Caribbean region. This landmark collaboration, officially sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), sets the stage for a close and mutually beneficial partnership between Caribbean Export and Business France. The MOU outlines a range of areas of cooperation, each designed to drive progress and growth for the private sector in the Caribbean region. The key areas of cooperation are as follows: 1. Exchange of Information: The Parties will share information and knowledge on training, capacity building, techno...

Arrest made in connection with body parts found in dumpster in Tarzana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

Authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department have announced an arrest in connection with the torso of a woman found in a dumpster in Tarzana Wednesday morning.  A man scavenging for recyclables discovered the woman’s remains at about 6:15 a.m. in a parking lot near Ventura Boulevard and Rubio Avenue in nearby Encino. “Officers responded and they were able to verify that there were human remains inside a black [plastic] bag,” said LAPD homicide detective Efren Guttierez. Only a torso was found with no other body parts. The black bag had been placed inside a duffel bag and tossed into the dumpster, police said. Authorities have yet to identify the woman's remains. A woman's torso was found in a dumpster in Encino in Nov. 8, 2023. (KTLA)In a press conference held Wednesday night, authorities said Samuel Haskell was arrested at 11:25 p.m. at the Topanga Mall and has been charged with one count of murder in connection with the case. Authorities are looking for ...

Exhausted Jokic scores 35 points, Nuggets hold off Curry, Warriors 108-105

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

DENVER (AP) — An exhausted Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 13 rebounds in more than 36 minutes of action to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday night.Reggie Jackson, filling in for an injured Jamal Murray, added 20 points to help the defending champion Nuggets improve to an NBA-best 8-1 overall and 6-0 at home.Jokic played the entire third quarter in an effort to help out a struggling bench unit. He also exerted energy trying to fend off Warriors big man Kevon Looney. Jokic had a chance to wrap up the win at the free throw line with 15 seconds left and the Nuggets up 107-105, but missed both. Stephen Curry’s floater in the lane to tie it up was off the mark and the ball went out of bounds off the Warriors. Jackson hit one of two free throws with 3.5 seconds remaining, and Klay Thompson couldn’t get a shot off at the buzzer.Michael Porter Jr. scored 17 points for Denver, and Aaron Gordon added 14 points and 11 rebounds.Curry, fre...

Finkel stops 31 shots, United States beats Canada 3-1 in opener of Rivalry Series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Hilary Knight has played in four Olympics, 13 world championships and been a part of the U.S. women’s national team since 2007.Now the Americans’ captain at 34, she may be getting better instead of slowing down.Knight had a goal and an assist, Aerin Frankel stopped 31 shots and the United States beat Canada 3-1 in the opener of the Rivalry Series on Wednesday night.“It seems like she comes out of nowhere and scores goals,” Canada’s Sara Nurse said. “But obviously she’s a super talented player around the net and doesn’t miss many.”The Americans won the last time these rivals met, scoring four unanswered goals to beat Canada 6-3 in the gold medal game of the IIHF World Championships in April.Canada had the early jump in the first of seven games in the 2023-24 version of the Rivalry Series, but Frankel made some tough saves to keep the Canadians from scoring.Team USA scored first on Knight’s goal in the closing seconds of the firs...

Lungu scores 20, San Diego downs Jackson State 87-61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dragos Lungu’s 20 points helped San Diego defeat Jackson State 87-61 on Wednesday.Lungu also contributed six rebounds for the Toreros (2-0). Wayne McKinney III added 16 points while going 4 of 8 and 7 of 10 from the free throw line, and also had 10 rebounds and five assists. PJ Hayes had 14 points and shot 2 for 8 from beyond the arc and 8 of 8 from the free throw line.Keiveon Hunt finished with 18 points and two steals for the Tigers (0-2). Ken Evans added 12 points for Jackson State. In addition, Jordan O’Neal finished with 12 points and two blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Seattle secures 71-60 win against Prairie View A&M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:37:34 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — John Christofilis’ 18 points helped Seattle defeat Prairie View A&M 71-60 on Wednesday.Christofilis added five rebounds for the Redhawks (1-0). Cameron Tyson scored 15 points and added eight rebounds. Kobe Williamson shot 2 of 4 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with nine points.The Panthers (1-1) were led by Nick Gazelas, who recorded 16 points. Prairie View A&M also got 15 points, six rebounds and two steals from Charles Smith IV. Javontae Hopkins also had eight points, seven rebounds and four steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source