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Serbia’s populists claim a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary election

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s governing populists claimed a sweeping victory Sunday in the country’s parliamentary election, which was marred by reports of major irregularities both during a tense campaign and on voting day.Acting Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said that with half the ballots counted, the Serbian Progressive Party’s projections showed that the governing party won 47% percent of the vote and expected to hold around 130 seats in the 250-member assembly. The main opposition Serbia Against Violence group won around 23%, Brnabic said.The main contest in the parliamentary and local elections was between President Aleksandar Vucic’s governing Serbian Progressive Party, or SNS, and the centrist coalition that sought to undermine the populists who have ruled the troubled Balkan state since 2012.The Serbia Against Violence opposition coalition of parties was expected to mount the biggest challenge for the city council in Belgrade, where the vote count was expected ...

Storm drenches Florida and South Carolina while heading up East Coast

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Sunday, flooding streets and forcing water rescues while causing the cancellation of holiday celebrations.In the waterfront community of Georgetown authorities made dozens of rescues after motorists were stranded by floodwaters, according to Jackie Broach, public information officer for Georgetown County, situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. More than 9 inches (22.9 centimeters) of rain fell in the area since late Saturday, causing high waters.“It’s not just the areas that we normally see flooding, that are flood-prone,” Broach said. “It’s areas that we’re not really expecting to have flooding issues.”Water rescues also took place on Kiawah and Seabrook islands, according to media outlets.There were numerous road closures across South Carolina’s Lowcountry as the storm dumped heavy rain. The tide gauge at Charleston swelled to reach the city’s highe...

Here’s why you should let your doctor know if you use cannabis products

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

Are you having surgery in the new year? While marijuana may help with pain management afterward, it could be a problem before the procedure.“In the surgical world, there’s some concerns with increases in marijuana use and their impact on anesthesia,” said Dr. Kaitlin Mirkin, a bariatric surgeon who warns that cannabis users could require 10 times more anesthesia than non-users in order to stay asleep during the surgery.“Anesthesia providers are seeing that people that routinely use a lot of marijuana have higher needs for pain medication preoperatively,” Mirkin said. “So during anesthesia, during the actual surgery itself, the anesthesia providers were asking to give them more pain medication, and sometimes afterwards as well.”Doctors are also reporting a number of people coming into emergency rooms with stomach pain, and they said marijuana use might be to blame.Mirkin said using too much marijuana can cause something called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome,...

Titans QB Will Levis leaves OT loss after left leg bent awkwardly on sack

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis left Tennessee’s 19-16 overtime loss against the Houston Texans on Sunday after his left leg was bent back awkwardly on a sack during the extra period.Defensive back Desmond King II wrapped up Levis on third-and-8 with 1:49 left in overtime, twisting Levis to the ground. Levis writhed and reached for his left leg, remaining on the turf while medical staff ran out to evaluate him.Levis, a second-round draft pick, was helped off the field, initially putting no weight on his left leg, then walked off on his own. He was taken to the medical tent for evaluation.Houston won on Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 54-yard field goal as time expired.It was the seventh time that Levis was sacked. King appeared to grab Levis’ face mask while making the tackle, but officials did not call a penalty.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSource

Cowboys clinch 3rd straight playoff berth before kicking off against Bills

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys clinched a playoff berth — their third straight — before they even kicked off against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.The Cowboys’ clinching scenario came down to Green Bay and Atlanta losing earlier in the day, coupled with the Detroit Lions’ 42-17 win over Denver on Saturday. The Cowboys (10-3) are now playing for seeding position, with a chance win the NFC East and first place overall in the NFC.Dallas entered the weekend tied with NFC East rival Philadelphia as well as the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners have the tiebreakers in having beaten both Dallas and Philadelphia already this season. The tiebreaker between Dallas and Philadelphia could come down to the teams’ overall division or conference records. The Cowboys’ three-season playoff run is their longest since a six-year run spanning the 1991-96 seasons.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowd

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Running back Jerick McKinnon threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Patrick Mahomes passed for 305 yards and two scores to help Kansas City beat the New England Patriots 27-17 on Sunday in front of Chiefs superfan Taylor Swift.With the pop star — and a whole bunch of Swifties — in the crowd, the defending Super Bowl champions snapped a two-game losing streak and maintained control of the AFC West race. Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, who is in a relationship with Swift, caught five passes for 28 yards, but also had a potential touchdown bounce off his hands.Bailey Zappe, making his third straight start in place of benched first-round draft pick Mac Jones, completed 23 of 31 passes for 180 yards for the Patriots. New England (3-11) lost for the sixth time in seven games and remains in contention for one of the top two picks in next year’s NFL draft.In what could be the penultimate home game of coach Bill Belichick’s tenure, the six-time Super Bo...

Real Madrid defender Alaba replaced before halftime against Villarreal with apparent knee injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender David Alaba had to be helped off the field after sustaining an apparent knee injury in the first half of a Spanish league match against Villarreal on Sunday.Alaba’s left knee buckled while he tried to steal the ball from an opponent near midfield. He fell and immediately called for help while grabbing his knee. The 31-year-old Austria defender wasn’t able to put weight on his left leg while being helped off the field by a couple of Madrid doctors in the 34th minute at the Santiabo Bernabeu Stadium.Alaba was replaced by Nacho Fernández. It would be the latest knee injury for Madrid this season. The club is already without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Éder Militão because of serious knee problems.Madrid was leading Villarreal 2-0 at halftime.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Latson leads No. 22 Florida State women to 76-56 victory over Drexel

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 22 points to guide No. 22 Florida State to a 76-56 victory over Drexel on Sunday.Latson made 7 of 16 shots with a 3-pointer and 7 of 9 free throws for the Seminoles (8-3). She added three assists, three steals and blocked two shots. O’Mariah Gordon finished with 14 points and seven assists. Sara Bejedi scored 11 and Makayla Timpson had 10 points and six rebounds.Latson had 10 points, Gordon scored nine and Florida State turned a three-point lead after one quarter into a 36-23 advantage at halftime. The Seminoles shot 48% from the floor before intermission but made just 1 of 5 from 3-point range. Drexel shot 27.8% overall and made 1 of 7 from distance.Florida State’s lead reached 20 points at 53-33 on a 3-pointer from Carla Viegas with 1:47 remaining in the third quarter. The Seminoles twice led by as many as 25, the last time at 71-46 on Gordon’s 3-pointer with 3:45 left to play.Brooke Mullin sank three 3-pointers and...

Clear skies, drier conditions across South Florida following days of relentless rain and gusty winds

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

The sun is finally shining bright following days of heavy downpours and whipping winds across South Florida that led to canceled plans and more indoor events for travelers and local residents alike.Sunday, however, got off to a soggy start, as the rough weather headed east toward the Atlantic Ocean.The sunny weather began to take over beginning in the western part of the region. By late Sunday afternoon, conditions had greatly improved.Meteorologists attribute the clear skies to cold front that is making its way through the Sunshine State and is expected to bring temperatures down. Tuesday morning, South Floridians are expected to wake up to the low 50s.On Hollywood Beach, more people were seen taking a stroll after nearly a week of being stuck inside. Even the same could be said for the birds seen sunning themselves on the sand.“We were actually going to take a cruise yesterday, and it got postponed, so we’re cruising Monday,” said a passer-by.He was one of many t...

Police investigating after 4 people stabbed at Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Dorchester

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:40:05 GMT

One person is in custody in connection with an incident at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Dorchester on Sunday that left four people hospitalized with stab wounds.Officers responding to the hotel found four people injured and had them transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.One person was taken into custody.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.