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AP PHOTOS: Behind the runway glamour, a fashion army at work

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — From the front-row seats, fashion shows could be mistaken for a spectacular party with models sashaying down the ramp in stunning ensembles. But this confluence of fashion, designers, celebrities and buyers is hardly possible without an army of people furiously working behind the scenes to make sure the show goes smoothly.At Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, India’s premier fashion event’s backstage was buzzing as everyone from the hair and makeup artists to the stylists and the designer raced to get that perfect look that would stand out on the catwalk. Clothes and makeup were strewn around as the models went through last-minute fittings of shoes, and their faces and bodies were adorned with jewelry and given finishing touches.Organizing fashion weeks can be intense and chaotic, with months of preparation. Concept, styling, clothes — everything is scrutinized with a critical eye in the fiercely competitive Indian fashion industry.With multiple shows lined up for...

More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Clashes between Pakistan’s police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan persisted for a second day outside his home in the eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday, a day after officers went to arrest him for failing to appear in court on graft charges.There have also been clashes between Khan’s supporters and police in other major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, the garrison city of Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta and elsewhere in Pakistan.Police have been firing tear gas since Tuesday at the house as the 70-year-old opposition leader’s supporters hurled rocks and bricks at the officers. The upscale area of Zaman Park where Khan lives remained under siege and the government was sending additional police to tackle the situation after hundreds of Khan’s supporters showed unexpected perseverance.Early Wednesday, Khan emerged from his house to meet with his supporters, who faced tear gas and police batons the whole night to sav...

Coyotes beat Flames 4-3 in OT to extend points streak to 6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Boyd scored at 3:10 of overtime and the Arizona Coyotes extended their points streak to six with a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.Clayton Keller scored twice, including a go-ahead, short-handed tally at 2:01 of the third period for his 31st goal of the season. Matias Maccelli also scored for Arizona and assisted on Boyd’s winner.Keller became the first Coyotes player with 30 goals in a season in 11 years when he scored 9:22 into the first period off a pass from Barrett Hayton. The last was Radim Vrbata, who had 35 goals in 2011-12.“I’m just sticking with what’s working for me, when I do that I’ve been successful and that’s what I want to continue to do,” Keller said. “It was definitely nice to get that one (30th) out of the way early. My linemates (Hayton and Brett Ritchie) are doing a great job.”Hayton assisted on both of Keller’s goals. Juuso Valimaki, who was in the penalty box for high-sticking ...

Gaudreau has 5 points as Blue Jackets beat Sharks 6-5 in OT

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau scored his second goal of the game with 43 seconds left in overtime, giving him five points as the Columbus Blue Jackets topped the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Tuesday night.Gaudreau beat Kaapo Kahkonen after the Sharks’ goaltender stopped Patrick Laine on a 2-on-0 break.Boone Jenner scored twice, and Liam Foudy and Kent Johnson added goals to help Columbus end a four-game losing streak.Daniil Tarasov made 41 saves and recorded an assist for his first NHL point.William Eklund scored his first NHL goal for the Sharks. Logan Couture, Nikolai Knyzhov, Kevin Labanc and Alexander Barabanov also scored for San Jose, which lost its fourth in a row and seventh straight at home.Kahkonen stopped 27 shots but lost his seventh consecutive start.Barabanov opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal.Gaudreau tied it later in the first, and Johnson and Jenner scored second-period goals to put Columbus ahead 3-1.Eklund and Jenner traded sec...

Colorado escapes Seton Hall 65-64 in NIT behind Wright’s 18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Ethan Wright scored a season-high 18 points, Tristan da Silva added 15 and Colorado beat Seton Hall 65-64 on Tuesday night in the NIT.Colorado (18-16) advances to the second round and will face either New Mexico or Utah Valley.Da Silva was off on a 3-pointer with under a minute to play and Seton Hall secured the loose ball and raced the other way for a KC Ndefo dunk while being fouled with 32.1 seconds left. Ndefo added the free throw to give Seton Hall a 64-63 advantage for the ninth lead change of the game.Colorado opted for a quick shot and Julian Hammond III was left wide open in the lane to take a 65-64 lead with 20.6 seconds left. After two timeouts, Femi Odukale was surrounded near the free-throw line and his last-second scoop shot was off the mark and Colorado secured the loose ball.Luke O’Brien grabbed a career-best 14 rebounds to go with eight points for Colorado. Hammond scored 10 with five assists.Ndefo finished with 18 points and Tyrese Samuel had ...

Venters hits late 3, Eastern Washington beats WSU in NIT

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Steele Venters scored 27 points and buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining to rally Eastern Washington to an 81-74 victory over Washington State on Tuesday night in the first round of the NIT.Venters, the player of the year in the Big Sky Conference, sank 9 of 18 shots from the floor with four 3-pointers for the Eagles (23-10), who advance to play the winner of the Wednesday’s game between Youngstown State and Oklahoma State. Venters was fouled with four seconds left and the Eagles up 77-74. He missed the free throw but grabbed the rebound with all four of his teammates in the backcourt. He sank two the second time around and Cedric Coward had a steal and a dunk to cap off the victory.Angelo Allegri finished with 12 points, five rebounds and five assists for Eastern Washington. Tyreese Davis added 12 points and five boards.DJ Rodman scored 23 points to lead the fourth-seeded Cougars (17-17), who played without All-Pac-12 first-teamer Mouham...

Should late night businesses develop crime prevention plans in Montgomery Co.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

According to Jane Redicker, president of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, residents are increasingly concerned about fighting crime. This includes protecting those who work the late-shift.Redicker recently testified before the Montgomery County Council in favor of a bill designed to curb crime in Montgomery County. “This bill is about public safety for everybody,” she said.More Montgomery County NewsMore Local NewsThe bill would require certain businesses in the county that operate between midnight and 6 a.m. to submit a “late-night safety plan” that would be approved by the Montgomery County Police Department. Under the bill, certain types of business, especially those that have generated a large number of calls for service, could be required toHiring security personnel and providing trainingInstalling additional exterior lighting and digital security camerasClearing exterior, outside looking windows of obstructionsIf security cameras are requi...

Paolo Banchero’s 27 points not enough as Spurs’ hot 3-point shooting downs Magic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

For the Orlando Magic, matchups against teams below them in the standings aren’t supposed to feel like uphill battles from the start.But that’s exactly what Tuesday’s 132-114 road loss turned into against the San Antonio Spurs (18-50).And each time it appeared the Magic (28-41) were going to climb over the hill, the Spurs buried one of their franchise-best 22 3-pointers to prevent Orlando from tying the game or take the lead.The Magic’s lack of physicality defensively allowed the Spurs to get comfortable and in a shooting rhythm from beyond the arc early.San Antonio made 6 of 9 3s in the first quarter and 10 of 18 shots from beyond the arc in the first half to take a 67-61 lead.After trailing by 17 midway through the third, the Magic kept chipping away, cutting the deficit to 6-9 points multiple times. They trailed 112-106 after Cole Anthony (14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists off the bench) made a pull-up jumper with 6:28 remaining.But the Spurs, led by roo...

Moody’s Downgrade of the Banking Industry Is Reminiscent of The 2008 Collapse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

Safety Gate: Chemical substances top the annual list of health hazards for non-food products

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:49 GMT

On 13 March, the European Commission published its annual report on the Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products. The report covers alerts notified during 2022, and the responses given by national authorities. Health risks linked to chemical substances was the most frequent type of risk notified, which was found also in a wider variety of products. For the second consecutive year, toys and cars top the list of most notified product categories.Main findings of the reportIn 2022, authorities from the 30 participating countries of the Safety Gate network (EU member states, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) reacted to 2,117 alerts with 3,932 follow-up actions. In every member state, market surveillance authorities followed up on the alerts regularly and exchanged additional information. 84% of follow-up actions included additional national measures. For example, the Austrian market surveillance authorities detected a toy containing easily detachable ...