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Sports News Roundup: Tennis-Ruud reaches U.S. Open final with confident win over Khachanov; Motor racing-Tsunoda goes to back of grid as penalties mount up and more | Sports-Games
Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.
Tennis-Ruud reaches U.S. Open remaining with assured win over Khachanov
Norwegian Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to achieve his second Grand Slam remaining this 12 months, beating Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6(5) 6-2 5-7 6-2 on the U.S. Open and retaining alive his hopes of reaching the highest of the world rankings. The primary Norwegian man to achieve the ultimate at Flushing Meadows received a unprecedented 55-shot rally to shut the first-set tie break on his strategy to victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Tennis-Relentless Alcaraz ends Tiafoe’s dream run to achieve U.S. Open remaining
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz ended Frances Tiafoe’s dream run on the U.S. Open with a 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 win to achieve his first main remaining, the place he’ll face Casper Ruud with the world primary rating on the road. Regardless of taking part in into the early morning hours in his earlier two five-set matches, the 19-year-old confirmed no indicators of fatigue on Friday, racing across the court docket to win the hard-fought battle.
Motor racing-Tsunoda goes to again of grid as penalties mount up
AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda will go to the again of the grid for Sunday’s Italian Method One Grand Prix after racking up reprimands, engine penalties and a sanction for ignoring warning flags on Friday. The Japanese driver picked up his fifth reprimand in 15 races ultimately weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix for driving on monitor along with his seat belts loosened.
Biking-Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 19, Evenepoel maintains general lead
Denmark’s Mads Pedersen dominated a bunch dash to win stage 19 of the Vuelta a Espana in type on Friday — his third victory at this 12 months’s race. Total race chief Remco Evenepoel of Belgium completed safely within the peloton to keep up his two minutes seven seconds benefit over Spaniard Enric Mas with two days remaining.
Tennis-Going the gap: Ruud’s 55-shot rally thrills U.S. Open crowd
A 55-shot, marathon rally introduced followers to their ft in Flushing Meadows on Friday however almost leveled the 2 males who lived via it, Norwegian Casper Ruud and Russian Karen Khachanov, competing of their U.S. Open semi-final. Fifth seed Ruud overcame Khachanov 7-6(5) 6-2 5-7 6-2 to achieve his second Grand Slam championship match this 12 months however stated it took a Herculean effort after clinching the first-set tiebreak within the longest rally of the event by far.
Blended Martial Arts-Ferguson steps in to face Diaz in UFC important occasion as Chimaev misses weight
American Tony Ferguson will step as much as tackle compatriot Nate Diaz in the primary occasion at UFC 279 after Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev missed the burden for Saturday’s welterweight showdown by a whopping 7.5 kilos. The 28-year-old Chimaev tipped the scales at 178.5 kilos, nicely over the welterweight restrict of 171, along with his group saying a “medical concern” prevented him from slicing weight successfully.
Motor racing-Sainz on prime in apply for Ferrari’s dwelling race
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz set the tempo in apply for Ferrari’s dwelling Italian Grand Prix on Friday after a sombre begin to the schedule with Method One mourning the demise of Queen Elizabeth. Leclerc had the ever-passionate followers on their ft by lapping Monza’s ‘Temple of Velocity’, celebrating its one hundredth anniversary, in a single minute 22.410 seconds on delicate tyres within the first session.
Tennis-Prime-ranked Swiatek faces powerful foe in Jabeur at U.S. Open remaining
Poland’s world primary Iga Swiatek will look to underline her declare as tennis’ fiercest champion when she faces off in opposition to Tunisian Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in Saturday’s remaining on the U.S. Open. Swiatek rapidly picked up the torch from shock retiree Ash Barty earlier this 12 months when the Australian known as time on her profession at 25, amassing a second French Open title throughout a staggering 37-match unbeaten streak.
Sport-All soccer in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go forward
English soccer’s ruling physique postponed all fixtures till Monday as a mark of respect following the demise of Queen Elizabeth however cricket and rugby matches will go forward as deliberate this weekend. Soccer’s prime flight Premier League and the English Soccer League (EFL) had already introduced they have been suspending their subsequent spherical of fixtures.
Tennis-Ram and Salisbury retain U.S. Open males’s doubles title
American Rajeev Ram and Britain’s Joe Salisbury beat Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski 7-6(4) 7-5 on Friday to develop into solely the second pair to retain the U.S. Open males’s doubles title. Taking part in of their fourth U.S. Open collectively, Ram and Salisbury have loved loads of success at Flushing Meadows.
(With inputs from companies.)
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Auroras boreales podrían verse en el norte de EEUU este Año Nuevo
NUEVA YORK (AP) — Existe la posibilidad de que las tormentas solares traigan auroras boreales a varios estados del norte de Estados Unidos justo a tiempo para el Año Nuevo.
El Sol expulsó dos ráfagas de plasma que se dirigen hacia la Tierra y se espera que lleguen a principios de esta semana, anunció la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica de Estados Unidos (NOAA, por sus siglas en inglés).
Una vez que lleguen, podrían provocar coloridas auroras las noches del lunes y martes en los estados de Washington, Montana, Dakota del Norte, Dakota del Sur, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nuevo Hampshire, Vermont y Maine. Las auroras boreales también podrían ser parcialmente visibles en partes de Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa y Nueva York.
Las primeras horas de la mañana del martes, mientras aún esté oscuro, ofrecerán la mejor oportunidad de observar un espectáculo de luces, dijo Shawn Dahl, meteorólogo espacial de la NOAA.
Los pronósticos actualizados podrían estar disponibles a medida que se acerque el evento en el sitio web del Centro de Predicción del Clima Espacial de la NOAA o en una aplicación de pronóstico de auroras.
Para observar el espectáculo, espere a que el cielo esté despejado y oscuro y luego salga al exterior, idealmente lejos de las luces brillantes de la ciudad. Tomar una foto con la cámara de un teléfono inteligente también puede revelar indicios de la aurora que no son visibles a simple vista.
El Sol está en la fase máxima de su ciclo de 11 años, lo que hace que las erupciones solares y las auroras boreales sean más frecuentes.
Se espera que el período activo dure al menos otro año, aunque los científicos no sabrán cuándo alcanzó su punto máximo la actividad solar hasta meses después del hecho.
La NOAA está monitoreando las tormentas solares de esta semana por posibles interrupciones menores en las comunicaciones de radio de alta frecuencia, que son utilizadas por aerolíneas y operadores de radioaficionados.
En mayo, la NOAA emitió una inusual advertencia de tormenta geomagnética severa, fue la tormenta más fuerte en más de dos décadas, y produjo espectáculos de luces en todo el hemisferio norte. Y en octubre, una poderosa tormenta solar deslumbró a los observadores del cielo lejos del Círculo Ártico cuando las auroras aparecieron en lugares inesperados, incluyendo Alemania, Reino Unido, Nueva Inglaterra y la ciudad de Nueva York.
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El Departamento de Salud y Ciencia de The Associated Press recibe apoyo del Grupo de Medios de Ciencia y Educación del Instituto Médico Howard Hughes. La AP es la única responsable de todo el contenido.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de la AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
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Israeli spy network uncovers Hezbollah commander's plans to marry his 4 mistresses
Israeli spy agencies have uncovered information about Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr’s plans to marry his four mistresses over the phone, according to a report.
The New York Times reported this week about its investigation into how deeply Israeli spies had penetrated Hezbollah leading up to the assassination of its top leader Hassan Nasrallah, as well as other commanders in the Iran-backed terror group.
Israel announced in July that its forces had killed Shukur during what was, at the time, a rare and provacative strike in Beirut.
It came in response to Israel assessing that the Hezbollah commander was behind the rocket attack days earlier in the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 people, including schoolchildren.
The United States had also long blamed Shukur for staging and planning a bombing of a Marine Corps barrack in Lebanon in 1983 that killed 241 American service members.
ISRAELI OFFICIAL REVEALS HOW ‘TO TRULY DEFEAT HEZBOLLAH’
Leading up to the strike that killed Shukr, Israeli intelligence agencies had identified four of his mistresses, according to the Times.
Shukr – apparently uneasy about his affairs – earlier this year reached out for help from Hashem Safieddine, one of Hezbollah’s highest religious clerics, to have the four women wedded, two Israeli officials and a European official told the Times.
Safieddine, in turn, reportedly arranged four marriage ceremonies conducted over the phone.
The intimate and sometimes mundane details of Shukr’s personal affairs point to how closely Israeli intelligence agencies managed to track the moves of Hezbollah’s leadership.
IDF FINDS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS CACHE IN UNDERGROUND TUNNEL: VIDEO
Beyond tracking meetings with mistresses, the Times report revealed how Israeli spy agencies recruited human sources within the terror group to plant listening devices in bunkers and expose hideout locations.
After a pager attack that had been orchestrated by Israel’s Mossad for years, and increased strikes that killed Hezbollah leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while en route to New York City to speak before the United Nations General Assembly, finally ordered the killing of Nasrallah, according to the Times. Nasrallah, who headed Hezbollah for the past three decades, was killed in an Israeli air raid that leveled six apartment buildings in Beirut on Sept. 27.
The Times reported that Nasrallah had brushed off warnings from his commanders to change locations from his 40-foot underground Hezbollah bunker before the attack.
Unaware of the methodical Israeli intelligence providing clear visibility of his every move, he apparently believed that the Jewish state had no interest in an all-out war with Hezbollah.
Israeli F-15 jets soon after destroyed the bunker by dropping thousands of pounds of explosives, and Nasrallah, found locked in an embrace with an Iranian general who was based in Lebanon, reportedly died of suffocation underground.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Euronews staff tell us how New Year is celebrated in their countries
From Spain’s grape-eating tradition to Italy’s lucky red underwear, Euronews staff share how they like to see the new year in.
Every European country has its own way of ringing in the new year, with traditions that overlap and diverge across borders.
If you have ever wondered how each nation celebrates New Year’s Eve, Euronews staff has got you covered. Here are their tales of how the moment is marked in their home countries.
Portugal: Inês Trindade Pereira
We spend New Year’s Eve with either family or friends, celebrating and partying with loved ones. We also wear blue underwear, as it’s supposed to bring good luck for the new year.
At midnight, we eat one raisin for each of the clock’s 12 strikes and wish for nice things like health and happiness. We also drink champagne and make a toast, and then watch the fireworks as the new year begins.
Then we go to our balconies and bang pots and pans really loudly. The noise is supposed to make the bad energies stay behind in the last year.
Ireland: Meabh McMahon
Irish people often celebrate New Year’s Eve by gathering with friends and family to enjoy a night of food, drink, and good company. The atmosphere is lively, with bars, restaurants, and clubs filled to capacity as people come together to ring in the new year.
While some may choose to go out and party, others prefer to stay in for a more relaxed celebration to avoid expensive nights out and long queues.
Those who stay at home often indulge in a massive feast, complete with delicious food, drinks, and a carefully curated playlist, creating a cosy and enjoyable evening.
In addition to the food and festivities, one of the key traditions in Ireland is watching the fireworks display and the countdown on national TV.
As the clock strikes midnight, people across the country sing “Auld Lang Syne” to mark the transition into the new year.
France: Romane Armangau
In France, we call New Year’s Eve “Le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre”, and we mark it with a festive and luxurious dinner.
It’s a time for big meals and lots of socialising. We usually celebrate among friends and gather to enjoy gourmet foods like foie gras, oysters and seafood, and champagne flows throughout the evening.
At midnight, we celebrate with a toast of champagne, exchanging wishes for a happy new year with the traditional phrases “Bonne Année” or “Meilleurs Vœux”.
While large cities may have fireworks and public events, many people celebrate quietly at home with loved ones. In Paris, there is a huge fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower. It’s also common to kiss friends and family on the cheek as part of the celebration.
Hungary: Sándor Zsíros
In Hungary, 31 December is an occasion for festivities, parties, and gatherings.
At midnight, everyone listens to the national anthem on television, standing with a glass of champagne in hand until the end, when we clink glasses and wish each other a happy new year.
Then, after the president makes a televised speech, we watch the beautiful fireworks ring in the new year.
For New Year’s Eve, traditional dishes include salty cakes, roasted pig, lentil soup, and sausage.
On 1 January, we eat lentils to bring money and luck. The one thing we’re not supposed to eat is chicken, which is said to “scratch the good luck”.
Italy: Alice Carnevali
It’s customary for Italians to enjoy lentils and cotechino, a hearty pork sausage, at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
This tradition dates back to ancient Rome, where people would carry a scarsella — a leather pouch filled with lentils — tied to their belts, symbolising the hope that the beans would magically turn into coins.
The shape of the lentils, round and coin-like, is the inspiration behind the tradition. Additionally, Italians also wear red underwear to attract good fortune in the year ahead.
Spain: Leticia Batista-Cabanas
In Spain, we call the last night of the year “Nochevieja,” which literally means old night. In our tradition, we eat 12 grapes at midnight, one at each strike of the clock.
This little ritual, a century-old tradition, is supposed to bring good luck for the next year. Spaniards specifically hoping to find love in the coming year should eat the grapes while crouching under the dining room table. In my experience, this is not an infallible technique.
We also wear red underwear for that extra bit of luck. After midnight, we hug and kiss our loved ones, then watch the fireworks and party until the morning.
The next day, it’s traditional to eat lentils, which are supposed to bring abundance and prosperity.
Greece and Cyprus: Orestes Georgiou
In Cyprus and Greece, a coin is placed inside a traditional New Year’s cake called vasilopita, which is infused with orange and mastic. The cake is baked on 31 December then cut on New Year’s Day, with everyone receiving a piece by order of eldest to youngest.
The person whose slice has the coin is considered to be blessed with luck for the year, and is expected to keep hold of the coin and not spend it.
Another tradition observed across Greece involves hanging a pomegranate, a symbol of prosperity and good fortune, on the front door of each home.
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, the lights are turned off, and the pomegranate is smashed against the door. This signifies a blessing for the family home, with the year ahead said to be full of health and happiness.
Germany: Johanna Urbancik
In Germany, New Year’s Eve — or Silvester — is all about fireworks. It’s an old tradition to scare away evil spirits. Everyone fires New Year’s Eve rockets into the air — a gold mine for manufacturers. There are rockets available for €10, but you can easily spend more than €100.
People also do something called “bleigießen” to predict the future. It’s lead casting, where we place a little spoonful of lead over a flame. Once it’s liquid, you tip it into a bowl of water, and the shape it takes predicts your future. However, it’s illegal now.
Another classic tradition is to watch a British comedy sketch from 1963 called Dinner for One on TV. There’s also a superstition not to hang up laundry.
Poland: Berenika Sorokowska
In Poland, New Year’s Eve, or “Sylwester”, is celebrated with parties, music, dancing, and fireworks. We gather with friends and family to ring in the new year, often celebrating until midnight.
When the clock strikes 12, fireworks light up the sky, marking the start of the new year with hope and joy. On New Year’s Day, families often relax and enjoy a quiet day together.
Some Poles also take part in making resolutions for the year ahead, focusing on self-improvement. The day is about reflection and celebrating the fresh start that the new year brings.
We also bake something called faworki, traditional Polish pastries also known as “angel wings.” They are thin, crispy strips of dough that are twisted into shapes and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.
After frying, they are dusted with powdered sugar. Faworki are light, airy, and have a delicate texture, making them a popular treat during festive seasons.
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