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Updated: December 16, 2022 @ 3:28 am
FILE – A medical worker takes a swab sample to test for COVID-19 from a worker at the Foxconn factory in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones, has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, in Zhengzhou, central China, that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
FILE – Workers line up to get tested for COVID-19 at the Foxconn factory in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province on Aug. 5, 2021. Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones, has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, in Zhengzhou, central China, that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
FILE – The Foxconn logo is seen during the Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 18, 2022. Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones, has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, in Zhengzhou, central China, that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
FILE – A medical worker takes a swab sample to test for COVID-19 from a worker at the Foxconn factory in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones, has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, in Zhengzhou, central China, that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
FILE – Workers line up to get tested for COVID-19 at the Foxconn factory in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province on Aug. 5, 2021. Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones, has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, in Zhengzhou, central China, that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
FILE – The Foxconn logo is seen during the Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 18, 2022. Foxconn, the company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones, has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, in Zhengzhou, central China, that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
HONG KONG (AP) — The company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory in China that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
Foxconn Technology Group said in a statement on one of its official WeChat social media accounts that it would end the so-called “closed loop” system at the facility in Zhengzhou, central China, that required workers to say in their workplaces and dormitories to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Claire Chaussee had 25 kills, Anna DeBeer filled up the stat sheet and Louisville made history as the first ACC team to make the NCAA Volleyball Championship match by beating league rival Pittsburg 3-2 in the semifinals. Louisville won by scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 22-…
UNDATED (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, replacing Mark Emmert as the head of the largest college sports governing body in the country. Baker, a Republican, has been governor of Massachusetts since 2015. He announced earlier this year he would n…
UNDATED (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, replacing Mark Emmert as the head of the largest college sports governing body in the country. Baker, a Republican, has been governor of Massachusetts since 2015. He announced earlier this year he would n…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 13 of her 18 points in the second half, and top-ranked South Carolina overcame a sluggish offensive effort to beat South Dakota State 62-44 at the Sanford Pentagon. The Gamecocks shot a season-low 34.3% from the field, far below their season average …
The Minnesota Wild host the Chicago Blackhawks after Frederick Gaudreau’s two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Wild’s 4-1 win.
The Nashville Predators are looking to break a five-game skid with a win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs in Eastern Conference play.
The New Jersey Devils look to stop their four-game slide when they take on the Florida Panthers.
The Detroit Red Wings aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they take on the Ottawa Senators.
The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers after John Klingberg scored two goals in the Ducks’ 5-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens.
The St. Louis Blues visit the Calgary Flames after the Blues knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout.
The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Cole Caufield’s two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Canadiens’ 5-2 loss.
The Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins play the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Carolina Hurricanes come into a matchup with the Dallas Stars as winners of three games in a row.
The Winnipeg Jets visit the Vancouver Canucks after the Jets knocked off the Nashville Predators 2-1 in overtime.
The New York Rangers will attempt to keep a five-game win streak intact when they take on the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks after Adrian Kempe’s two-goal game against the Boston Bruins in the Kings’ 3-2 shootout win.
To the outside world, Saturday’s elections in Tunisia raise several red flags: Many opposition parties are boycotting them, foreign media are banned from talking to candidates and critics say it will be harder for women to compete. But many Tunisians believe their country’s decade-old democratic revolution has failed, and are exasperated with its political elites. They welcome their increasingly autocratic president’s political reforms and see the vote as a chance to solve their financial crisis. A new law reduced the number of lawmakers from 217 to 161, to be elected directly instead of via a party list. The president’s critics accuse him of endangering the democratic process. But many others believe that scrapping the party lists will improve accountability.
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In some ways, the bustling holiday shopping season feels like a return to pre-pandemic days: More people are out and about, shopping in groups and buying for themselves as well as gifts. And there’s plenty of merchandise to select from because the supply chain snags that plagued last Christmas have largely subsided. But small retailers say this year is still far from “normal” because decades-high inflation is forcing them to raise prices and making shoppers rein in the uninhibited spending seen in 2021 when they were flush with pandemic aid or gains from the stock market.
German police say a huge aquarium in the center of Berlin has burst, causing a wave of devastation in and around the Sea Life tourist attraction. Police spokesman Martin Stralau said officers were alerted shortly before 6 a.m. Friday that there was a leak at the aquarium. He said one person was lightly injured. There was speculation that freezing temperatures had contributed to the leak, but Stralau said the cause of the incident was still being investigated. Operators say the aquarium has the biggest cylindrical tank in the world. It contained 1,500 tropical fish before the incident and is a major tourist draw.
An international group that monitored Fiji’s general election this week says it didn’t observe any voting irregularities and the process was transparent and credible. The group’s comments Friday came after five of the political parties that contested the election said they were launching a nationwide petition because they had no faith in the integrity of election officials. The election dispute threatens to destabilize the Pacific nation’s fragile democracy, which has been marred by four military coups in the past 35 years. This year’s election has pitted two former coup leaders against each other. Sitiveni Rabuka is trying to unseat Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, who has held power for the past 16 years.
Many women fans at the World Cup in Qatar speaking to The Associated Press say that despite initial worries over the country’s conservative dress codes, they’ve encountered no troubles, feel safe, and only had to make minor adjustments. This is the first World Cup held in an Arab and Muslim nation. In the lead-up, the Qatari government, FIFA and national governments all advised people attending from all around the world to be careful to respect local customs, on everything from women’s dress to drinking.
Ukrainian authorities have reported explosions in at least three cities, saying Russia has launched a major missile attack on energy facilities and infrastructure. Local authorities on social media Friday reported explosions in the capital, Kyiv, southern Kryvyi Rih and northeastern Kharkiv as authorities sounded air raid alarms across the country warning of a new devastating barrage of the Russian strikes that have occurred intermittently since mid-October. The strikes targeting energy infrastructure have been part of a new Russian strategy to try to freeze Ukrainians into submission after several key battlefield losses by Russian forces in recent months.
Grand Canyon hosts the Pepperdine Waves after Rayshon Harrison scored 23 points in Grand Canyon’s 60-58 loss to the North Texas Mean Green. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Grand Canyon is 5-1 at home, and Pepperdine is 0-2 on the road.
Toledo visits the Marshall Thundering Herd after Rayj Dennis scored 29 points in the Rockets’ 69-68 win against the Canisius Golden Griffins. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Marshall is 6-0 at home, and Toledo is 1-1 on the road.
The Saint Louis Billikens host Tucker DeVries and the Drake Bulldogs. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season for the two teams. Saint Louis is 6-1 at home, and Drake is 0-2 on the road.
Portland State hosts the UCSB Gauchos after Hunter Woods scored 25 points in Portland State’s 78-75 loss to the Santa Clara Broncos. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two squads. Portland State is 3-0 at home, and UCSB is 1-2 on the road.
The Towson Tigers square off against the Northern Iowa Panthers at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Towson is 2-1 at home, and Northern Iowa is 0-2 on the road.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Jackson State Tigers at Delmar Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season for the squads. Texas Tech is 6-0 at home, and Jackson State is 1-8 on the road.
The NC State Wolf Pack face the Vanderbilt Commodores at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. NC State is 7-1 at home, and Vanderbilt is 1-1 on the road.
The UMass Minutemen face the North Texas Mean Green at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. UMass is 2-2 at home, and North Texas is 1-1 on the road.
Florida International plays the Florida Atlantic Owls after Denver Jones scored 21 points in the Panthers’ 71-59 loss to the Howard Bison. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season between the teams. Florida Atlantic is 0-0 against the C-USA, and Florida International is 0-0 against conference opponents.
Bellarmine hosts the Miami (OH) RedHawks after Garrett Tipton scored 25 points in Bellarmine’s 69-58 victory against the Murray State Racers. Saturday’s matchup is the first this season for the two squads. Bellarmine is 4-0 at home, and Miami (OH) is 0-2 on the road.
The No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks play the Bradley Braves at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Saturday’s meeting is the first this season between the two squads. Arkansas is 6-0 at home, and Bradley is 2-1 on the road.
Tennessee Tech faces the Western Carolina Catamounts after Jaylen Sebree scored 25 points in Tennessee Tech’s 64-63 loss to the Lipscomb Bisons. Saturday’s meeting is the first this season for the squads. Tennessee Tech is 3-2 at home, and Western Carolina is 1-4 on the road.
South Carolina State looks to end its four-game skid when the South Carolina State Bulldogs play Samford. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. South Carolina State is 0-1 at home, and Samford is 1-3 on the road.
Charleston Southern visits the Jacksonville Dolphins after Claudell Harris Jr. scored 23 points in the Buccaneers’ 91-87 victory over the Tennessee State Tigers. Saturday’s matchup is the first this season for the two squads. Jacksonville is 3-0 at home, and Charleston Southern is 1-4 on the road.
