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Joel Embiid scores 31 in return to the 76ers' starting lineup against the BullsA high-speed passenger train collided with a fire engine at a crossing on Saturday in Florida, injuring three firefighters and at least a dozen train passengers, authorities said. The crash happened at 10.45am in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. The Brightline train was stopped on the tracks, its front destroyed, about a block away from the Delray Beach fire rescue truck, its ladder ripped off and strewn in the grass several yards away, The Sun-Sentinel newspaper reported. The Delray Beach Fire Rescue said in a social media post that three Delray Beach firefighters were in stable condition at a hospital. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue took 12 people from the train to the hospital with minor injuries. He saw firefighters climbing out of the window of their damaged truck and pulling injured colleagues away from the tracks. One of their helmets came to rest several hundred feet away from the crash. “The front of that train is completely smashed, and there was even some of the parts to the fire truck stuck in the front of the train, but it split the car right in half. It split the fire truck right in half, and the debris was everywhere,” Mr Amaral said. Brightline officials did not immediately comment on the crash. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board said it was still gathering information about the crash and had not decided yet whether it will investigate. The NTSB is already investigating two crashes involving Brightline’s high-speed trains that killed three people early this year at the same crossing along the railroad’s route between Miami and Orlando. More than 100 people have died after being hit by trains since Brightline began operations in July 2017 – giving the railroad the worst death rate in the United States. But most of those deaths have been either suicides, pedestrians who tried to run across the tracks ahead of a train or drivers who went around crossing gates instead of waiting for a train to pass. Brightline has not been found to be at fault in those previous deaths.The Scouser is in the final of the ITV show which will air tonight Coleen Rooney has been flooded with support ahead of the final of the I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here final tonight. The Scouser is in the final three alongside McFly's Danny Jones and Reverend Richard Coles in a fight to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle. The episode will be shown tonight on ITV at 9pm. Ahead of this, many Scousers and people across the country have backed Coleen to win the show. In a video posted on Coleen’s social media channels, a series of famous Liverpool names sent messages backing the mum of four who is married to former Everton striker Wayne Rooney. Scouse model Abbey Clancy said: "Good luck tonight Coleen. We're all rooting for you here in the Crouch household. You have been incredible, our winner since day one, and you're just gorgeous. You've been yourself throughout, and yeah, you're amazing. Everyone, please vote for Coleen. Love you lots!” Husband and ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch said: “Coleen, keep it going. Everyone in the Crouch Household is voting for you, so good luck, keep it up.” Former boxer Tony Bellew said: “Girl, you've made it to the end. Well done, Coleen. You've done absolutely brilliantly. Everyone's so proud of you in the city. You've done Scousers and our city so, so proud. Guys, get voting for her, she's done amazing. Being away from her kids, being away from her family - it's really tough in there. It's not easy. She's done amazing. Get voting. Call, call, call.” UFC fighter ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann added: “Hey Col, massive congratulations on getting to the final. The whole of the city is with you. Make sure you vote for our Col to be Queen of the Jungle.” Former Liverpool FC defender Jamie Carragher said: “I'm urging everybody to get on those phones and start voting for Coleen Rooney to be Queen of the Jungle. There's no doubt for me that she absolutely deserves it. “What she's done in a few weeks in Oz has shown everybody in this country what everybody in Liverpool has always known - that she's a very down to earth girl, she's got a great sense of humour, she’ll have a go at any of them as we’ve seen with all the trials and she loves her family to bits. Get voting for Coleen, she's absolutely been a superstar in there and I want to see her crown queen of the jungle.” Actress Claire Sweeney, whose on-screen son from Coronation Street Alan Hansall was knocked out earlier in the show, also backed her. She said: “Obviously my loyalty was with my son Alan Hansall. I love you Coleen, but now Alan's gone I can say: vote Coleen for the winner tonight. “You've been so honest and so lovely and seeing you with your kids last night just made me cry. So good luck Coleen. You've done Liverpool proud and I'm glad you got to meet my boy Alan, who's a dream.” Danille Lloyd, a model and close friend of Coleen, added: “Just wanted to say a massive congratulations to Coleen. She has absolutely smashed it in the jungle and Liverpool are so proud of you. Honestly, you have shown everyone how real and genuine you are, and whatever happens tonight, you will always be the Queen of Liverpool.” Many others on X/ Twitter have also said they are backing Coleen. One said: “I’m a Celebrity has been brilliant this year. I absolutely adore Coleen Rooney. A humble working class woman who has remained loyal to her upbringing!” Another said: “I really like Coleen. Honestly what a lovely, kind, humble woman. No airs and graces. Mucks in and doesn’t complain. Wayne Rooney is a fortunate man. She’s a diamond. I think she is my winner.” A third person said: “Coleen Rooney is so humble. So down to earth and just a great woman and mother. Should be a role model to all young women out there.”

King and PM honour former US president Jimmy Carter after his death aged 100While No. 2 Texas and No. 5 Georgia are preparing for a rematch in Saturday's SEC championship game, there's no such luck for another meeting between mascots Uga and Bevo. Bevo, who famously made news in 2019 in the mascots' pregame photo op at the Sugar Bowl when he came charging out of his pen and knocked over a police barricade, was not permitted to travel to Atlanta for this weekend's game. Editor's Picks An oral history of when Bevo charged Uga at the Sugar Bowl 49d David Hale No Texas fans punished for UGA bottle throws 4h Georgia eyes RB Etienne return in SEC title game 4h Mark Schlabach The size required for an enclosure large enough to house Bevo XV, who is more than 1,700 pounds with a horn span of 58 inches, was the issue for Saturday, according to an SEC spokesman. Bevo traveled to last year's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl, but the conference felt the space in Atlanta wasn't suitable. "When we received the request for Bevo to be on the sideline in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, our staff looked at several alternatives including the sideline location," the SEC said in a statement. "The reality is there is limited sideline space at the stadium. We can't jeopardize the safety of Bevo or the game participants. With the narrow sidelines, location of multiple sets for television and camera carts, there is not enough space. While we want to honor tradition across the conference, the space limitation is a reality." The Silver Spurs, Bevo's handlers, say he's the "largest live mascot in college athletics." Colorado's Ralphie VI is estimated to be about 850 pounds. Uga XI did not make the trip to Austin with the Bulldogs during Georgia's 30-15 victory in October. Uga XI is expected in Atlanta, about a 70-mile trip from Athens. His owner, Charles Seiler, told the Austin American-Statesman that travel logistics for the 21⁄2-year-old English bulldog made the trip difficult to Austin. Uga XI also didn't travel for Georgia's game at Kentucky this season. "That's a lot of wear and tear on the dog," Seilee told the Statesman. "... Those games way out in the middle of the country are hard for us to get to. This dog that we have -- well, he's not new -- but he's only 21⁄2, and we haven't flown him yet, and he hasn't been on a team bus yet." Uga XI took over in 2023 for his predecessor Uga X, who had the run-in with Bevo in 2019. While revisiting the 2019 meeting, Seiler told ESPN earlier this year that he didn't think Bevo had any issue with Uga but was just bored. He said he and Ricky Brennes, executive director of the Silver Spurs, later took pictures of the two together. "Rick called me and apologized," Seiler said. "He said he thinks that, because Bevo got to the arena like six hours before the game started and hadn't moved from that spot, he just got worn out from staring at a wall. He just wanted to go for a stroll. I don't think the cow ever even saw the dog, because there were too many people around."Live: Attorney-General declines to describe arson attack on synagogue as 'terrorism'

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Snowdan pointed out that KMKKs need to travel, attend meetings, and engage with government agencies, which means they have to forgo activities such as working on their farm. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Dec 8): The current rise in living costs calls for a timely revision of allowances or salaries of community leaders and village heads (KMKK) in Sarawak, said Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan. “As Sarawak moves aggressively to achieve a developed state status by 2030, these KMKKs are the focal points for the government to disseminate policies and implementation of government projects,” he said in a statement yesterday. He was commenting on the news reports about the Sarawak government being in the final stages of a comprehensive study to revise the salaries and allowances of KMKKs. Snowdan pointed out that KMKKs need to travel, attend meetings, and engage with government agencies, which means they have to forgo activities such as working on their farm. “Moreover, the responsibilities and burdens carried by these community leaders are more challenging now. “They are held in high esteem throughout the state because of their roles in uniting the community,” said the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts. He added that the people in Sarawak are increasingly more informed and critical in their thinking, due to internet access and the influence of social media, which brings new schools of thoughts. As such, KMKKs must also move forward in tandem with time and developments, he said. Snowdan also stated that the quantum as well as the amount of revision of allowances and salaries for KMKKs must be delved meticulously. “We must make sure that the sum merits the responsibilities, and at the same time, avoids too many people from aspiring to be KMKKs, since this might cause split and division within the community. “From the government’s perspective, this involves long-term fiscal and financial consideration, taking into account that we currently have 7,592 KMKKs, 6,921 village security and development committee (JKKK) secretaries, all under the government payroll – and the number grows every year,” he said. He also pointed out that it is common for KMKKs to be appointed from among experienced government retirees, some of whom may hold a diploma or degree. “Are we going to implement fixed allowances or have a scale and grade system for them? “This newer generation of KMKK is gradually replacing the diminishing older generation to uphold their community values, customs, traditions, and more importantly, their ability to bring the closely-knitted community under their jurisdiction together,” he said. It had been reported that the last salary adjustment for KMKKs was in 2018, which included a salary increase and an additional RM100 monthly allowance. Their current monthly salaries and allowances are: RM1,600 with an annual increment of RM40 for 41 Temenggong; RM1,300 with a RM30 annual increment for 88 Pemanca; RM1,100 with a RM20 increment for 542 Penghulu; and RM900 for 6,921 Ketua Kaum (including Tuai Rumah and Kapitan).

Smokers who quit for a week could save a day of their life, experts sayChess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday. That's after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. The International Chess Federation president said in a statement Sunday that he’d let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, as well as other "minor deviations” from the dress code. Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships on Friday. He said Sunday he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Sonic movie earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The R-rated horror “Nosferatu” placed third with an unexpectedly strong $21.2 million. Thanksgiving release holdovers “Wicked” and “Moana 2” rounded out the top five. Christmas Day had several big film openings, including the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” the Nicole Kidman erotic drama “Babygirl” and the boxing drama “The Fire Inside.” Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83 An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride," Charles Shyer has died. He was 83. On Sunday his daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer told The Associated Press that he died Friday in Los Angeles. No cause was disclosed. Born in Los Angeles in 1941 to a filmmaker father, Shyer's big breakthrough came with co-writing “Private Benjamin” for which he and Nancy Meyers received an Oscar nomination. He and Nancy Meyers were frequent collaborators through their nearly 20-year marriage, including on the remake of “The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan. LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke tells The Associated Press that the inexpensive e-cigarettes have turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. Australia outlawed the sale of “vapes” outside pharmacies earlier this year in some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Now Belgium is leading the EU drive. Belgium's minister wants tougher tobacco measures in the 27-nation bloc. Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the New York Knicks and New York Rangers sports franchises. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. Snoop Dog donned a headset on Colorado State's sideline, spent some time in the broadcast and even led both marching bands as conductor during their halftime performance. Snoop Dogg saved the best for last, rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims and accents, the shiny Arizona Bowl trophy in his hand as fans screamed his name. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants.