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ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season, with 11 point and 15 assist, and De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points in his 14th consecutive game with at least 15 points coming off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. It was the Heat's fourth game in a row without star Jimmy Butler , who sat out for what the team called “return to competition reconditioning.” Takeaways Heat: Miami lost despite five players finishing with double-digit point totals. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Hawks team that hit over half of its shots, 51.2% from the field. Hawks: Johnson has been on an offensive tear in his last two games. He finished two points shy of his single-game career high of 30 points, set in his last game, on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hunter also finished just one point shy of his single-game career high of 27 points. Key moment After a close first half that featured nine lead changes, Atlanta seized control early in the second half. With five minutes to go in the third quarter, Atlanta’s Garrison Mathews and Hunter hit back-to-back 3s to give Atlanta an 81-72 lead, their biggest of the night, and forcing a Miami timeout. Key stat Young finished one assist shy of a franchise single-game record for assists against the Miami Heat, set by Mookie Blaylock in 1993. Up next The Hawks begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Sunday, while the Heat visits the Rockets on Sunday. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBAOlivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
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A PAIR of fashion fans have discovered the perfect New Year's Eve dresses, that look flattering in all sizes. Now that Christmas is behind of us, many of us will be excitedly planning for the most exciting night of the year, New Year's Eve. And having a show-stopping outfit is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the occasion. Sophie Martin, who wears a size 6, and Christie Mac, who is a size 22 often share size-inclusive fashion inspiration. And the duo have found the perfect New Year's Eve dress from Quiz. Modelling their looks on their Instagram account ( @sophieandchristie ) the girls first showed off a look in the colour of the season, burgundy. Read more fashion stories Sophie sported the Petite Dark Red Embellished Maxi Dress, which is currently priced at £53.19 on the Quiz website. It comes in sizes 6 to 16 and has a bodycon fit to show off your curves. Opting for a similar look, Christie chose the Curve Dark Red Mesh Midaxi Dress, which is priced at £47.99. This dress is available in sizes 16 to 26 and has a split leg, to elevate the look. Most read in Fabulous Both girls decided to pair their dresses with matching burgundy Quiz heels and clutch bags, which completed their looks. In a second clip, the girls can be seen looking very glam in bright red dresses. Sophie opted for the Red Bardot Ruched Maxi Dress which is available for the bargain price of £25.19 on the website at the moment. Christie picked a similar dress, modelling the Curve Red Sequin Ruched Midaxi Dress, which is priced at £41.99. The girls completed their looks with gold heels and matching clutch bags. Fashion fans raced to the comments section of the girl's video to share their love for the New Year's looks. QUIZ was founded in 1995 and began trading with three stores in Scotland. The business model proved to be extremely successful and more stores have since been opened year on year. Quiz has now grown to include 70 stores in most of the major shopping centres and high streets across the UK. And if you're looking for wedding guest dresses, Quiz might be just the place for you. Recently, we saw three fashion fans - one of which wears a size 8, another who is a 16 and a third who wears a size 22 - show off the Quiz dress that is flattering on all body shapes. Not only this, but shoppers were racing to nab a 'very cute' dress that's perfect for summer - and it's only £34.99. If red is your colour, you'll need to move fast, as shoppers raved about the 'best dress ever' , that's super flattering and has been hailed as a 'frock of dreams'. And even Stacey Solomon is a fan of Quiz, as earlier this year she rocked a purple sparkly frock , which was on sale for £23.09. One person said: "Love this so much girls." A second person said: "These dresses are cute." A third person said: "Absolutely stunning."ORONO, Maine (AP) — Michael McNair scored 16 points to lead Boston University and Malcolm Chimezie sealed the victory with a layup with 20 seconds left as the Terriers took down Maine 59-56 on Sunday. McNair also had six rebounds for the Terriers (6-7). Kyrone Alexander scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Chimezie shot 4 of 7 from the field and 0 for 3 from the line to finish with eight points. Kellen Tynes led the way for the Black Bears (8-7) with 17 points, four assists and three steals. Maine also got 12 points from Christopher Mantis. Quion Burns had eight points. McNair scored seven points in the first half and Boston University went into halftime trailing 27-19. Alexander scored a team-high 10 points for Boston University in the second half. Boston University outscored Maine by 11 points over the final half. Boston University's next game is Thursday against Lafayette on the road, and Maine visits Bryant on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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Shoppers have been left scratching their heads after spotting Easter eggs on supermarket shelves before New Year’s Eve. With Easter Sunday not until April 20 next year, customers took to social media to express their confusion after finding chocolate eggs and hot cross buns already for sale in shops including Morrisons, Tesco and Asda. One user, @Jingle1991, shared a snap of Malteser Bunnies in Sainsbury’s on Christmas Eve, quipping: "Jesus hasn’t even been born yet." Meanwhile, Gary Evans posted a picture of Creme Eggs on display in Morrisons in Margate on Boxing Day. The 66-year-old told the PA news agency, "I just think it's crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial... (there’s) something quite frantic about it." On Friday evening, Joseph Robinson spotted Easter confectionery, including Cadbury Mini Eggs and themed Kit-Kat and Kinder Surprise products, at his local Morrisons. The 35-year-old admin support worker told PA: "It’s funny, as they’ve not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates off the shelves yet and they’re already stocking for Easter." Read more: Essex couple 'frustrated' after being forced to prolong Christmas trip due to fog Read more: Car smashes through level crossing causing train delays during Essex police chase He added: "I wish that Supermarkets weren’t so blatantly consumerist-driven and would actually allow customers and staff a time to decompress during the Christmas period." When asked if he was tempted to make a purchase, Mr Robinson said: "As a vegan it holds no appeal to me!" Mike Chalmers, a committed Christian, expressed some contentment upon encountering an Easter promotion titled "Celebrate this Easter with Cadbury." The 44-year-old remarked, "Christmas and Easter are the two centre points of the Christian good news story, so it’s no bad thing to see the connections," and added, "It’s about more than shapes of chocolate, though! " On the other hand, marketing expert Andrew Wallis was taken aback to find Easter eggs on sale at the Co-op. Yet, he acknowledged this as indicative of corporate proactivity, saying: "It made me reflect on how big brands are always thinking ahead and planning early," the 54-year-old told PA: "My message to retailers would be: while planning ahead is important, it’s also essential to be mindful of consumer sentiment. " He further suggested: "Some might feel it’s too early for seasonal products like this but others might see it as a sign of forward-thinking. Striking the right balance is key to keeping customers happy."By Leah Nylen and Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg A judge blocked Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. , finding the takeover would lessen competition for US grocery shoppers, in a ruling that marks a likely death knell for the deal. In a decision filed in Oregon federal court Tuesday, US District Judge Adrienne Nelson found in favor of the US Federal Trade Commission. The agency had argued that the proposed tie-up violates US antitrust law and that a division of hundreds of stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. wouldn’t do enough to replace the lost competition. “There is ample evidence that the division is not sufficient in scale to adequately compete with the merged firm and is structured in a way that will significantly disadvantage C&S as a competitor,” Nelson wrote. “The deficiencies in the disvestiture scope and structure create a risk that some or all of the divested stores will lose sales or close, as has happened in past C&S acquisitions.” Nelson’s decision is a major victory for the FTC and its outgoing Chair Lina Khan, who came under harsh criticism from conservatives and business groups for stepped-up antitrust enforcement under the Biden administration. “Today’s win protects competition in the grocery market, which will prevent prices from rising even more,” said FTC spokesperson Douglas Farrar. “This statement makes it clear that strong, reality-based antitrust enforcement delivers real results for consumers, workers, and small businesses.” A C&S Wholesale spokesperson said the company is disappointed by the court’s decision and that it looks forward to seeing how Kroger and Albertsons will determine the next steps of the proposed deal. Kroger and Albertsons didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Attorneys for the companies have said the acquisition would probably be called off if the judge ruled against the deal. Kroger shares jumped as much as 6.1% in New York trading on Tuesday, extending earlier gains. Albertsons slumped as much as 10%. Specific Market Nelson agreed with the FTC that supermarkets constitute a specific market, countering the companies’ argument that the market extends to online retailers like Amazon.com Inc. “Supermarkets are distinct from other grocery retailers,” Nelson wrote. “Supermarkets offer a larger selection of fresh and non-perishable items, a one-stop shopping experience that appeals to a particular consumer’s preference to meet all their grocery needs in one location, and a customer service focus with deli, bakery, meat, and other specialized departments.” The ruling marks a disappointing end to a two-year odyssey by Kroger and Albertsons, which sought to become a bigger player with a more substantial national footprint to better compete against larger, non-unionized rivals including Walmart Inc. Kroger and Albertsons agreed to combine in October 2022 in what would have been the biggest US grocery deal in history, bringing together more than 4,000 stores across 48 states and Washington, DC. Kroger will likely turn its focus back to improving and investing in its existing network of about 2,750 stores. Albertsons, on the other hand, could emerge again as a deal target, but is expected in the near term to invest in its roughly 2,270 stores and technology. The proposed deal has been a political hot potato, drawing pushback from elected officials, union groups and consumer advocacy firms. The companies vowed to spend $1 billion to cut prices, $1.3 billion to improve store conditions and $1 billion to raise worker wages and benefits following the deal. The FTC has increased antitrust enforcement under the Biden administration, though the results in court have been mixed. The FTC lost a challenge to Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. and won against Illumina Inc. over its purchase of startup Grail and against Tapestry Inc.’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Inc. The companies and the agency fought their case in court for three weeks over the summer in Oregon, as grocery inflation came back into the political spotlight ahead of the US presidential election. Grocery inflation hit a four-decade high in 2022 due to higher costs of labor, transportation and ingredients. Price increases have moderated and are expected to stay within historical ranges, though many American shoppers still say expensive groceries continue to squeeze their ability to spend. The FTC argued that the deal would harm consumers by eliminating competition on prices and quality, making the combined entity less likely to improve its services by offering flexible hours and pickup services. It said the grocers would have more leverage over workers, which would slow wage growth and worsen benefits, and that the proposed divestiture would be inadequate. The agency tried to depict Kroger and Albertsons as the most direct competitors. It said the deal would combine the two largest “traditional supermarkets” in a market that includes Walmart and Target, but does not include Amazon, Costco, Aldi and dollar stores. The companies argued that such a definition is “antiquated” and no longer describes how people shop and pointed to various changes they have made in response to newer threats. The grocers also said joining forces would help them increase market share and improve technology to compete with Amazon, Walmart and other companies. The case is Federal Trade Commission v. Kroger Co., 24-cv-00347, US District Court, District of Oregon (Portland). 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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, center, walks onto the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA — The Cowboys lost the game the way they did so many earlier this season. Big. Sunday's 41-7 loss to Philadelphia in and of itself won't determine Mike McCarthy's fate. Five years of results as the Cowboys head coach tilts the scales more than anything that happens in the final eight days of the regular season. But what the Eagles did to a Dallas team that had won four of its last five games on this unseasonably warm afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field didn't help. McCarthy is about to finish his 18th season as an NFL head coach. The loss means the Cowboys (7-9) can't finish above .500. That's happened only four other times in McCarthy's coaching career. What does he make of the record with one game left in the regular season? "I mean, ask me that in eight days,'' McCarthy said. "I'm here to finish the race. "That's my mindset and that's the team's mindset.'' What is the mindset of Jerry Jones? That's the more pertinent question at the moment. The owner of the Cowboys approaches the decision on McCarthy in much the same way he did the lucrative extensions for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Even though he has all the information he needs, Jones is going to take this down to the wire. There was never any doubt that Prescott and Lamb would be part of the franchise going forward. Doubt exists with McCarthy. It does with any coach who's allowed to enter the final year of his contract. But to hold McCarthy responsible for a game that backup quarterback Cooper Rush threw two interceptions — one a pick-six — and two other players lost fumbles while the defense forced no turnovers isn't going to happen. In the days heading into this rematch with the Eagles, McCarthy was asked if he was eager to learn his fate. His response? "I do believe in time and place,'' McCarthy said. "This is not the time or the place for me to speak on it... "I think it benefits everybody for me just to stay on course." The course of the Cowboys season was undoubtedly altered on Nov. 3 when Prescott was lost for the season with a partial proximal hamstring avulsion. The quarterback is off crutches now but still not moving that fast, which is why reporters were able to surround him before he left the locker room Sunday afternoon. Prescott said he hasn't had a chance to sit down and talk to Jones about bringing McCarthy back. Not yet. But he intends to have that conversation. "Obviously, I'm going to promote bringing him back,'' Prescott said. Prescott isn't the only key player the Cowboys have done without. When the season ends next weekend at AT&T Stadium against Washington, Dallas will have missed 49-player games from its Pro Bowl nucleus. "Definitely not what I envisioned,'' said defensive end Micah Parsons, who missed four games in one stretch with a high ankle sprain. "Definitely not what I hoped for coming off a devastating playoff loss saying, 'Hey, I want to get the same team back and kinda know what it's going to look like, what the team will be like.' "Then go into this season with the devastating injuries across the board. Between CeeDee [Lamb], Dak [Prescott], Tre [Trevon Diggs], I mean, you just can't catch a break.'' This is the first losing season Parsons has endured with the Cowboys. But here's the thing: Dallas was off to an uneven start before injuries began to mount. The Cowboys appeared to right themselves in recent weeks. Then the Eagles hit. "I mean, it's extremely hard for everybody,'' left guard Tyler Smith said. "But one thing I can definitely say is nobody on our sidelines quit. Not one person threw in the towel, folded, started pointing fingers or any of that. "I can definitely say our guys are one of a kind guys. We're going to come in and we're going to work. The result wasn't nearly what we wanted today but we have one more opportunity next week. "That's all we can focus on. That's all we can do.'' All McCarthy and this team can do now is finish out the season against the Commanders. And wait to see what Jones decides when it comes to the fate of his head coach.The Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New YorkColes 360 launches AI-driven audio across Coles Liquor through QSIC
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