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Ludhiana: A 25-year-old Haibowal resident was stabbed by three men in full public view at Kailash Chowk traffic lights on Monday night. The victim, Bilal Ahmad, was admitted in DMC hospital with multiple injuries. Division number 8 police lodged an FIR against the unidentified accused on the statements of Bilal Ahmad’s father, Abdul Mateen, a resident of Haibowal. The complainant told the police that his son was going towards Kailash Chowk on his scooter. When he stopped at the red light, three individuals, who were also on a scooter, engaged in a verbal spat with him. Following the argument, the accused stabbed Bilal multiple times and escaped. Onlookers informed the police and rushed the injured to Ludhiana civil hospital, from where he was referred to DMC hospital due to his critical condition. Inspector Balwinder Kaur, SHO, division number 8 police station, said that Bilal Ahmad might know the accused, but is not in a condition to record his statement. tnn We also published the following articles recently Two rape accused escape from police custody in Lalsot Two accused rapists, Manish and Akshay Meena, escaped from Lalsot police station in Dausa, Rajasthan, late Friday night. They overpowered Constable Ajit Singh after he removed their handcuffs to offer them water. Murder accused shot at by police Gopalganj police engaged in a shootout Tuesday night with suspects linked to the murder of police chowkidar Jhamendra Rai. Surendra Rai, a recently released liquor smuggler, and his son Vikesh were identified as the prime suspects. During the raid, Vikesh was injured in the ensuing exchange of fire and subsequently arrested along with his father. Shamanur criticizes Yatnal for divisive behaviour Shamanur Shivashankarappa, president of the All India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha, publicly rebuked BJP legislator Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for his inflammatory rhetoric. Shivashankarappa warned that Yatnal's behaviour, previously tolerated due to community ties, was now facing scrutiny and potential repercussions. He questioned Yatnal's true allegiance to the community, citing his disrespectful remarks about Basavanna and community leaders. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .By Conor Roche The first full month of the NBA season is down, and the Celtics look the part of a team that’s attempting to win a second straight title. Boston has gotten off to a 16-3 start as November concludes, winning its seventh straight game on Friday night. With their win over the Bulls, the Celtics sit just a half-game back of the Cavaliers for first place in the Eastern Conference and for the best record in the league ahead of their matchup on Sunday. While the Celtics are off to a hot start, there are a couple of things that are a little bit different about the way they’re finding success this season. So, let’s take a look at how this season’s team stacks up to where last season’s team was at the end of November. 2023-24 points per game: 116.3 (ninth in NBA) 2023-24 field goal percentage: 47.2 percent (17th in NBA) 2023-24 3-point percentage: 36 percent (16th in NBA) 2023-24 assists per game: 24.8 (24th in NBA) 2023-24 turnovers per game: 13.6 (10th in NBA) 2023-24 offensive rating: 116.9 (ninth in NBA)* 2024-25 points per game: 121.2 (second in NBA) 2024-25 field goal percentage: 46.4 (14th in NBA) 2024-25 3-point percentage: 37.8 (eighth in NBA) 2024-25 assists per game: 25.9 (14th in NBA) 2024-25 turnovers per game: 11.6 (first in NBA) 2024-25 offensive rating: 121.5 (first in NBA) (All 2023-24 stats through the end of November) The Celtics’ offense is off to an even better start this season than last year. There are a few reasons for that. First, Boston’s greater reliance on its 3-point shooting has paid off. Even after leading the league in 3-point attempts last season, it’s shooting over seven more 3-pointers per game this season (50.7) than it did at this time last season (43.3). As you can tell, the Celtics have also shot 1.8 percent better from deep to start this year compared to this point last season. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Al Horford are the main players responsible for the Celtics’ improved 3-point shooting on high volume this season. They’ve each have seen increases in their 3-point shooting percentage and 3-pint field goal attempts from this point last season, helping offset the 3-point struggles Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, and Jrue Holiday have had so far this year. Pritchard and White, particularly, have seen a heavy increase of production from 3-point territory to start the year. Pritchard shot 39.3 percent from deep on 3.7 attempts per game at this point last season. This year, he’s shooting 44 percent from deep on 8.4 attempts per game. White, meanwhile, 40.2 percent from deep on 5.5 3-point attempts per game at this point last season. This year, White’s shooting 41.9 percent from deep on 9.1 3-point attempts per game. The stellar 3-point shooting from Pritchard and White has helped earn them early consideration for high honors, such as Sixth Man of the Year for Pritchard and an All-Star nod for White. But Tatum’s performance on the offensive side of the ball has also been award-worthy as he’s among one of the three early favorites to win MVP. Tatum actually shot better from the field through this point last season than he is so far this season (49.4 percent last season vs. 46.1 percent this season). But he’s made more pull-up 3-pointers this season (35.3 percent to 31.7) than he did at this point last year. That has seemingly provided more opportunities for Tatum and the Celtics to score. He’s averaging more free-throw attempts per game this season (8.2) than he did at this point last year (6.6). He’s also averaging nearly two more assists per game this year (5.8) than he was averaging at this point last year (4.0). For whatever it’s worth, the Celtics are also shooting better in the restricted area this season, with their 71.1 percentage on those shots ranking third in the league. However, their 20 restricted area field goals per game are also the third-fewest in the league, going to show that they’re even more 3-point reliant this season. 2023-24 defensive rating: 107.1 (second in NBA) 2023-24 field goal percentage against: 43.9 percent (third in NBA) 2023-24 steals per game: 6.4 (26th in NBA) 2023-24 blocks per game: 5.6 (10th in NBA) 2024-25 defensive rating: 111 (eighth in NBA) 2024-25 opponent field goal percentage against: 46.5 (18th in NBA) 2024-25 steals per game: 7.3 (24th in NBA) 2024-25 blocks per game: 5.3 (13th in NBA) As the Celtics’ offense has climbed to being the best in the league, their defense has fallen to a fringe top-10 unit from where they were last year. Kristaps Porzingis’s injury is likely the cause for that dropoff. They’ve allowed their opponents to shoot 68 percent from the restricted area through the first month of the season, which is the 10th-worst mark in the league. At this time last year, the Celtics allowed their opponents to make just 60.6 percent of their shots in the restricted area, which was the third-best mark in the league. Porzingis was a shot-blocking machine in his first season in Boston as well, averaging 1.9 per game. Derrick White has kept up his shot-blocking prowess (at least for a guard), averaging 1.1 per game so far this year. But no one else outside of Porzingis or Whtie is averaging more than 0.9 blocks per game this season. Boston’s rim protection stats might also be a symptom of Joe Mazzulla’s strategy to control the 3-point line. Thirty-nine percent of the Celtics’ opponents field goal attempts are from 3-point territory, which is the second-best mark in the league and up nearly 20 spots from where it ranked in that stat at this point last season as well. Additionally, the Celtics’ opponents haven’t been able to hit 3-pointers with great efficiency when they’ve taken them. Their opponents have made just 34.4 percent of their 3-pointers this season. At this time last season, the Celtics’ opponents were making 35 percent of their 3-pointers, so a very slight improvement there. 2023-24 record: 14-4 2023-24 point differential: 9.6 (best in NBA) 2023-24 net rating: 9.7 (best in NBA) 2024-25 record: 16-3 (second in NBA) 2024-25 point differential: 10.6 (second in NBA) 2024-25 net rating: 10.5 (second in NBA) Through the first month of the season, the Celtics are statistically a better team than they were at this point during their title-winning season last year. Obviously, their climb up the offensive ranks while holding a top-10 defense is the reason why their net rating and point differential have improved, even if they’re second to the Thunder in both categories. What is interesting to note, though, is that Boston has seemingly become Tatum-dependent. The Celtics have outscored their opponents by 199 points in the 690 minutes Tatum’s been on the floor this season, per Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande . However, they’ve only outscored their opponents by two points total in the 237 minutes that Tatum’s been on the bench this season, per Grande. It isn’t necessarily uncommon for teams to be heavily reliant on their star player. In fact, the Celtics have been pretty reliant on Tatum in the past. But last season, Tatum actually had a -1.2 on/off rating, suggesting that the Celtics were just as good when he was off the court than when he was on it. Sign up for Celtics updates🏀 Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during basketball season. Be civil. Be kind.
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The holidays are close. That means it’s time to settle in for some serious winter gaming. These Black Friday gaming deals can help. Seriously, this is one of the best times of the year to make those hardware upgrades you’ve been mulling over, whether that’s a nicer keyboard, a new monitor, some upgrades to your gaming desktop, or heck, even a new PS5 . We've even got a couple of video game deals in here if you've been patiently waiting for a sale. Be sure to check out our live Black Friday deals tracker for more. WIRED Featured Deals The PS5 deal to get: PlayStation 5 Slim for $374 ($126 off) A Nintendo bundle: Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $225 ($75 off) A home arcade machine: Arcade1Up Pac-Man Deluxe Arcade Machine for $399 ($101 off) An awesome monitor: Alienware AW3432DWF 34-Inch QD-OLED 4K for $650 ($230 off) The rare 10/10: HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset for $125 ($24 off) A mini gaming keyboard: Razer Huntsman Mini for $70 ($50 off) Two PS5 games, half off: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for $40 ($29 off) Jump to a Category Console Deals Monitor and Chair Deals Gaming Headset Deals Keyboard and Controller Deals Flight Controller Deals Deals on PC Components Other Gaming Accessories Video Game Deals WIRED's Black Friday 2024 Coverage Absolute Best Deals Black Friday Live Blog Deals Under $50 Apple Deals Best Buy Deals Kindle Deals and Amazon Devices TV Deals Phone Deals Headphone Deals Laptop Deals Soundbar Deals Gaming Deals Toy Deals Camera Deals Kitchen Deals Coffee Deals All-Clad Deals Beauty Deals Therabody Deals Travel Deals Mattress Deals Outdoor Deals Nomad Deals Branch Deals Black Friday Shopping Tips Console Deals PS5 consoles Sony Playstation 5 Slim Digital Console for $374 ($126 off) We've spotted a few deals on the PlayStation 5 Slim with a variety of different games and bundles. I think the most widely appealing will probably be the Amazon bundle, which includes the Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, a kit of in-game accessories for the various Fortnite -adjacent games, plus 1000 V-Bucks. If that doesn't appeal, and you don't have a friend who plays that might want the goodies, Best Buy is offering NBA 2K25 along with the console for the same price. What's the difference between the PS5 Slim and the normal PS5? We have a guide that explains it all . PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Version) for $424 ($76 off) The PlayStation 5 Slim is a slimmed-down version of the PlayStation 5 ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) that’s around 30 percent slimmer. It runs the same list of great PS5 games but takes up less space beneath the TV. We have a breakdown of the different PlayStation 5 models if you want to dive deeper, but the difference between this deal and the one above is that this console has an optical drive for physical games. If you like owning your games in their physical form, this is the one to buy. —Simon Hill PlayStation VR2 Virtual Reality Headset for $349 ($201 off) The PlayStation VR2 ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is one of the best VR headsets , featuring a comfortable, adjustable headband, excellent eye-tracking that allows you to select menu items or track objects by looking at them, and it comes with two controllers. There hasn't been much development for it but if you crave immersion, you’ll find it here. The headset requires a PS5 and this is a tasty discount, but we recommend going for the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle ($349) since it is the same price and includes one of the best PS VR2 games in Horizon Call of the Mountain . —Simon Hill Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Bundle for $225 ($75 off) It's rare to see a Nintendo console, let alone a bundle, drop this much in price. The only caveat is this deal is only on the original Nintendo Switch. There is a discount on the OLED variant, which has a much nicer and larger screen, for $275 ($75 off) . Mario Kart 8 also happens to be one of the best games for the Switch, and the one I still play the most. Want more game recommendations? Read our Best Switch Games guide . Xbox Series X for $400 ($50 off) and Series S for $250 ($50 off) It isn't as deep as the discounts on the other consoles, but you can still save $50 on the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X . These are both the disc-less versions of the console, but with 512 GB in the Series S and 1 terabyte in the Series X, you should have plenty of storage for your digital games. You can also add more storage later on . Check out our Best Xbox Games guide for more. Arcade1Up Pac-Man Deluxe Arcade Machine for $399 ($101 off) This easy-to-build home arcade cabinet features a 17-inch color LCD screen, a light-up marquee, authentic arcade controls, and runs 14 Namco games, including every version of Pac-Man and a few extras like Galaga and Dig Dug . Whether you grew up in the arcades or not, these games still have a powerful addictive hook, and this Pac-Man arcade machine brought me closer to my teen kids . This is a decent discount that drops it to the lowest price we’ve seen. —Simon Hill Monitor and Chair Deals Alienware AW3432DWF 34-Inch QD-OLED 4K Monitor for $650 ($230 off) This 34-inch OLED monitor from Alienware ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) leverages Quantum Dot technology for perfect black levels and sharp colors across two different HDR levels, 400 and 1000. With a 3,440 X 1,440 resolution, you’ll be glad to have FreeSync keeping your frames smooth, even if your PC can reach the 165-Hz max refresh rate. The Alienware is still an impressive monitor for everyday computing, and in particular, watching movies and TV shows. If this is mainly for work and productivity, you might have a little issue with text clarity, as well as visibility in brightly lit rooms like offices, but I don’t expect that will be a deal-breaker. The only difference between this and the model we reviewed is FreeSync support instead of G-Sync. The Alienware AW3225QF is in the center. Alienware AW3225QF 32-Inch QD-OLED 4K Monitor for $900 ($300 off) This is the latest version from Alienware, the AW3225QF. It's a smidge smaller at 32 inches but that excellent QD-OLED display now sports a 4K resolution, with crisp colors and deep blacks. I was stunned when I first booted up Helldivers 2 and landed on some of the more colorful and moody maps. It looked even more cinematic. I've been working off of this monitor for a few weeks now and I wish switched to OLED even sooner. It's simply stunning. Did I mention the 240-Hz refresh rate? — Julian Chokkattu LG Ultragear 34GS95QE LG Ultragear 34GS95QE 34-Inch OLED Monitor for $800 ($500 off) Speaking of awesome ultrawide monitors, the LG Ultragear 34GS95QE ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) has a deep, enticing curve that's excellent for immersive gaming. Like the Alienware above, it has a 240-Hz panel, so it's quick enough for even the snappiest shooters, and the OLED panel means every moment is even more cinematic. Razer Iskur Gaming Chair for $550 ($100 off) The Razer Iskur ( 7/10, WIRED Recommends ) is our favorite gaming chair . It's comfortable and it looks slick without being too gaudy. There are lots of different adjustment points plus excellent lumbar support. It still has its quirks—it doesn't dissipate heat well and the included headrest can get annoying. But we still like its locking arms and its wide backrest. You can read more in our guide to all the chairs . — Louryn Strampe Mavix M7 Gaming Chair for $583 ($194 off) This chair earned an honorable mention in our buying guide . It's breathable and easy to adjust the armrests and seat angle, and the locking wheel casters will keep you firmly in place even when you're getting tilted in League of Legends . It's a little clunky to put together, and if you're short, you might have issues (though you can contact customer service for a shorter cylinder, which helps). We see it go on sale during most major shopping holidays, but this is still a good deal on a popular brand. — Louryn Strampe Gaming Headset Deals HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset for $125 ($24 off) The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless ( 10/10, WIRED Recommends ) has to be one of the most impressive pairs of gaming headsets we’ve ever reviewed. The battery life makes these noteworthy, with a claimed 300+ hours on a single charge. No, that’s not a typo, and our testing backed it up, with these headphones running for 325 hours while playing music before they finally gave up. Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset for $129 ($31 off) If you don't need such insane battery life, the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is our current favorite gaming headset . It sports Logitech’s Lightspeed Wireless connectivity via a 2.4-GHz dongle, which promises much lower latency while gaming than standard Bluetooth headphones. Even when you aren’t at your gaming PC, you can take advantage of Bluetooth and 3.5-mm connectivity for all your devices. Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset for $189 ($61 off) The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is the successor to the model above and it's an excellent pair of headphones for any gamer . Whether you need to hear the squeal of tires or the footsteps of your enemies, these have 7.1 surround sound for truly immersive gameplay. They sport a dedicated wireless connection that reduces latency when playing on your computer, plus Bluetooth and 3.5 mm for connecting to everything else you own. With a premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive mic, these very well could be your new favorite headphones. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset for $270 ($80 off) SteelSeries has a few headsets discounted, including my daily driver, the Arctis Nova Pro ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ). I'm a big fan of the included DAC, which makes adjusting volume or settings super convenient, and the hot-swappable battery feature has saved me mid-dungeon more than once. Luxury doesn't come cheap, but it does occasionally go on sale, and only once for lower than this price, so grab these while you can. WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu has also used these as his daily headphones (for more than two years) and said one of his ear cushions ripped after the two-year mark, but he easily replaced it via Wicked Cushions . SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Gaming Headset for $100 ($30 off) Our favorite gaming headset for multi-platform gamers, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X supports almost every modern system under the sun, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and anything else with a USB-C port or Bluetooth. It’s also super comfortable for long gaming sessions, with plush ear cups and the classic SteelSeries support band. Keyboard and Controller Deals Keychron Q1 HE Wireless Hall Effect Keyboard for $197 ($21 off) The Q1 HE ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) was a keyboard I loved at its original price when it was released in mid-2024. With an all-aluminum case, gasket mounting, Bluetooth connectivity, and Keychron’s highly customizable Nebula Double-Rail Hall effect switch , it’s a great keyboard for work and gaming that feels fantastic. Every aspect of this keyboard can be customized and fine-tuned to your preferences. While it could sound a bit better, it’s such a great all-around package that these complaints are negligible—especially since all of these nitpicks are down to personal taste, and won’t be issues for quite a few buyers. It's usually sold at a markup on Amazon and Best Buy, but those are now discounted, though the best deal is directly from Keychron. — Henri Robbins Lemokey X4 Gaming Keyboard for $28 ($9 off) I have no clue how this keyboard is so cheap, but it is. Lemokey is Keychron’s newly-founded gaming brand, meant to be a companion to its more office-oriented line of keyboards. However, the great thing about the Lemokey is that, underneath the gamer styling, it runs on the same firmware and has the same great specs as Keychron boards. For the X4, this is no different—this keyboard features QMK programmability, gasket-mounting, Gateron-made switches, and a 75% layout for under $30 from a reputable brand. However, features like wireless connectivity and hot-swappable switches are not unavailable. The X4 is the most versatile of the lineup with its 75% layout, which finds the sweet spot between functionality and desk space. — Henri Robbins Keychron V1 Max Mechanical Keyboard for $80 ($20 off) The Keychron V1 Max is the middle-of-the-road pick from Keychron’s middle-of-the-road lineup. It has a 75% layout, a knob, gasket mounting, and wireless connectivity while being far less expensive than the Q Max lineup (which is the same keyboard with a metal case). These keyboards feel great to type on, are light and portable, and have all the bells and whistles you’ll need for daily use. I would realistically recommend any model in the V Max lineup since the only difference is the layout, but I’ve found 75% to be the most space-efficient option for regular use. — Henri Robbins Razer Huntsman Mini Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for $70 ($50 off) While I'm firmly a big board fan, it's not hard to see the appeal in a compact option like the Razer Huntsman Mini. By sacrificing a few keys you may not use that much, you get more desk space and a more ergonomic position for games where you have one hand on the mouse. Apart from the size, the Huntsman Mini is just as well equipped as its larger sibling with full RGB support, access to Razer's software for customization, and keycap compatibility with the other Razer sets. Corsair K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $175 ($75 off) With a million mechanical keyboards on the market, it can be tough to stand out, but the Corsair K100 does just that with its built-in control wheel. This programmable knob can adjust keyboard lighting or other built-in keyboard functions, but more fun is the option to set it to control media playback on your system. You’ll also get RGB backlighting, a volume control wheel, and a set of macro keys along the left side, all features we’d expect from a mechanical keyboard at this price. SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Compact Mechanical Keyboard for $70 ($30 off) Not many mechanical keyboards also have a built-in screen, which helps the SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL stand out. A tiny OLED smart display in the upper right corner can show alerts, pass information from apps like Discord and Spotify, and even offer status effects in some video games. It’s also a solid gaming keyboard , with per-key RGB illumination, access to SteelSeries software for advanced functionality, and a heavy, low-profile aluminum base for that premium experience. Logitech G203 Corded Gaming Mouse for $19 ($21 off) Need a mouse too? Logitech's G203 is a great, no-frills at a very appealing price. It has six programmable buttons, a quick DPI switch, and RGB lighting, and the only real downside is a relatively low max DPI. That shouldn't be an issue for most users, and for under $40, it makes a nice upgrade from a non-gaming mouse or a backup option for LAN parties. Read our Best Gaming Mouse guide for more recommendations. Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller for $70 ($30 off) The Backbone One ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is one of the few products I’ve tried for work that I still reach for frequently, despite first reviewing it in 2020. I like this little mobile gaming controller so much that when I misplaced the tester unit, I purchased my own. It’s compatible with iPhone and Android phones—just make sure to pick the right adapter when checking out. Plug it into your phone, stretch the controller over the back of your device, and prepare to be immersed. The buttons are tactile and have a superfast response time, and there’s a companion app that makes it easy to find new controller-supported mobile games, record your highlights, stream, and more. It also has pass-through charging and a headphone jack. My only gripe is that it’s a little awkward to tote around. —Louryn Strampe Scuf Instinct Pro Controller for $190 ($40 off) Controller players can also take enjoy the savings with the Scuf Instinct Pro Controller, which supports Xbox Series S/X and PC, as well as macOS, iOS, and Android. This controller has a high-quality build and finish, but the best part is on the back, where four customizable paddles help you reach those tricky buttons without moving your thumbs off the sticks. That alone is worth the price of admission and is a feature you'll find on very few other controllers. Check out our Best Game Controllers guide for more. 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Wireless Controller for $47 ($23 off) This is one of the best game controllers for PC gamers, with five central buttons on the front, a pair of rear paddles, and plenty of customization options. 8BitDo’s software lets you remap buttons, tweak the stick and trigger sensitivity, assign macros, and tune the vibration intensity. It’s compact with a grippy texture on the handles, satisfyingly clicky triggers, and a decent D-pad. There’s a 2.4-GHz dongle in the handy charging dock for PC gaming, and battery life is around 20 hours. It also has Bluetooth support for Nintendo Switch players, making this a solid alternative to the Switch Pro controller. —Simon Hill GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for $63 ($37 off) With phones increasing in power and game streaming services on the rise, it’s easier than ever to play all sorts of games on your phone where a touchscreen just won’t cut it. The GameSir G8 can fill that role for Android gamers, as well as iPhone 15/16 series users with USB-C. With extra wide grips, hall effect joysticks, and support for phones up to 7.28 inches in length, this controller turns your phone into a mobile battle station ready to take on the world, or at least your next long flight. Flight Controller Deals Logitech G Extreme Pro 3D Flight Controller for $30 ($10 off) It may not be the fanciest joystick on the market, but you're likely to spend two or three times as much to get this feature set anywhere else. That makes the Logitech G Extreme Pro 3D and its Totally Radical name a great pick for the occasional jet flyer or space trucker. Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Controller for $285 ($95 off) But what if you want the ultimate flight sim experience? The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight puts a complete cockpit on your desktop, with multiple throttles and trim adjustment knobs, and a true-to-life yoke with a real-time flight info screen. There's even a light panel that shows the current status of your favorite PC games without looking up. Deals on PC Components Corsair RM1000x Power Supply for $130 ($60 off) I firmly believe in only using high-quality power supplies from trusted manufacturers, and the Corsair RM1000x fits that bill. With enough juice to power all but the most demanding GPUs, 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, and fully modular ports , this one is easy for me to recommend, and the price on Amazon comes within $10 of the previous best. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Desktop Processor for $465 ($234 off) Living right near the top of AMD's offerings, the Ryzen 9 7950X is one of the fastest and most powerful CPUs before you have to move to the larger Threadripper platform. It's well-equipped for modeling and production work, and is probably even more than most gamers need, although maybe not more than they want. ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming for $130 ($30 off) If you’re building a new computer, you could do a lot worse than the Asus ROG Strix B550-F for your motherboard. This Ryzen-supporting motherboard is well-priced for its feature set, which is basic but sufficient. It only has PCIe 4.0 and DDR4 RAM, which means parts will be a bit cheaper and easier to come by, and 2.5 Gbps ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports mean you still have modern connectivity. It’s not the biggest discount in the world, but every dollar counts when you’re building a new PC . Other Gaming Accessories Asus RT-AX86U Pro (AX5700) WiFi 6 Gaming Router for $184 ($76 off) Do you have a house full of phones, streaming devices, and computers? The Asus RT-AX860U Pro is our upgraded router pick for anyone who needs consistent, fast, wireless internet and is willing to pay for it. The RT-AX86U Pro has a wide range of features for both convenience and security, and you can even expand your network footprint with other Asus AiMesh routers. A slew of USB and Ethernet ports on the back means this powerful router can be the center of your wireless empire. Asus ROG Rapture WiFi 6 AX Gaming Router (GT-AX6000) for $209 ($51 off) The Asus ROG Rapture is a Wi-Fi 6 router that serves up ultra-fast Internet across your home, but the best part is the software. Asus has packed this router with features gamers will love, like easy port forwarding, device prioritization, and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port. Plus, with Asus Instant Guard, you can use your home router as a VPN while out and about on your mobile phone, a nice touch for the security-minded. It’s not hard to see why it’s our favorite gaming router , but it also has everything you need for daily use, including parental controls, guest networks, and band splitting. 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In January, Acme Theatre Company will present "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at the Veterans Memorial Theater, 203 E. 14th St. in Davis. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11; and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 5 and 12. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens, the play tells the coming-of-age story of Christopher, an exceptionally intelligent, autistic 15-year-old boy. When the story begins, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher (Nico Novick) is under suspicion of killing his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, with a garden fork. Determined to find the true culprit, Christopher carefully records each fact of the crime. In this crime-solving endeavor Christopher is encouraged by his teacher (Gillian Cubbage), haunted by the memory of his mother (Magdalena Knettle), and baffled by his father (Ash Millar). Aloe Eppley, Josh Gleason, Vivienne Jacobs and Matthias Waggoner each assume a plethora of roles as Christopher’s detective work takes him on a deeply personal quest that overturns his world. The fast-moving, time-shifting story will be directed by Acme alum Wren Arellano-Calderon and Acme’s artistic director Emily Henderson. “Acme was a key part of the beginning of both my and Wren’s theater training,” Henderson said, “and I am excited to be working alongside Wren to direct this brilliant play, uplift the voices of autistic youth, and share our passion for theatre with Acme’s current generation of youth actors and designers!” The design team for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" includes Robin McNeil (scenic), Darla Tayson (costumes), Sage McCarthy (lighting), Matthias Waggoner (sound), Slade Jacobs (properties), Coral Wittenburg (stage manager), Nico Novick (publicity, Web and social media), Aloe Eppley (dramaturgy) and Deseray Beach (front of house). The first weekend (Jan 3-5) will feature traditional performances. The second weekend (Jan 10-12) will feature sensory-friendly performances with modified lighting, sound, seating and a longer intermission. To increase accessibility to our immunocompromised family and community members, masks are required at both Sunday matinee performances. Following each Sunday matinee performance, a panel discussion will be held with local autistic youths in the arts. More information is available at www.acmetheatre.net . Who: Acme Theatre Company What: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" When: 7 p.m., Fridays, Jan 3 and 10; 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4 and 11; 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan 5 and 12 Where: Veterans Memorial Theater, 204 E. 14th St. in Davis Tickets: Free
This Timberwolves roster is different than the one from a year ago. That much is obvious in games, as Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistent scoring and general size is missed, as is the playmaking and ball security of guys like Kyle Anderson and Jordan McLaughlin. ADVERTISEMENT But their absences have been felt in the locker room, as well. Towns was a consistent source of positivity for the team. Anderson was one of the loudest vocal leaders. The latter can be especially difficult to replace, especially because it can be uncomfortable to speak up when things are going poorly and something needs to change. That was the position Anthony Edwards has found himself in early this season. Edwards has been praised for his leadership through his first four years on Minnesota’s roster. Mostly, that all came via positivity and example. Edwards can be coached hard, which gave the greenlight for the coaches to treat everyone else the same way. Edwards was also quick to credit his teammates around him for their contributions to the cause, and was eager and willing to spend time with and talk to anyone on the roster, players No. 1-15. He’ll also stand up for any of his teammates if the occasion ever arises. That’s why he has been so beloved in the locker room and why he was viewed as such a leader, even at his young age. ADVERTISEMENT But with Anderson’s departure, Edwards was now tasked with leading even through choppy waters. And the waves have been rather large through the first quarter of the season. Minnesota’s defense has fallen off a cliff in comparison to where it was a year ago. After never even as many as three consecutive games during the 2023-24 regular season, the Wolves endured a four-game losing skid earlier this week. At that point, words were exchanged, both publicly and privately. A halftime hash out during Minnesota’s loss Wednesday to Sacramento got the conversation rolling. Mike Conley got the dialogue started, but all indications are that Edwards was a healthy participant. Edwards noted it’s difficult to know what to say in those times. “Because you look at everybody, and everybody got a different agenda. It’s like, ‘What the (heck) am I supposed to say?’ You know what I mean?” Edwards said. “I’m trying to get better in that aspect, figure out what the hell to say to get everybody on the same agenda, because everybody right now is on different agendas. I think that’s one of the main culprits of why we’re losing, because everybody out there got their own agenda. I guess their imagination of what’s supposed to be going on, and what’s really happening.” Nickeil Alexander-Walker told reporters at Friday’s shootaround that this is the most vocal Edwards has ever been. And while the intention of everyone’s messages are pure, “sometimes it’s not always worded the right way.” ADVERTISEMENT “I think we’ve crossed that line of, ‘Man, I feel like you’re not hearing the message.’ It’s tough to be called out, because you start to feel like, ‘OK, are you saying I’m the reason?’ No one wants to be at fault,” Alexander-Walker said. “But at the end of the day, I definitely think that guys are open to hearing it better. And I think it just came from a stand point of, at a point and time in the conversation, there was a comeback. It was going back and forth now, as opposed to receiving it (and saying), ‘OK, I got you.’ That’s how it’s going to be. It’s very rare that someone is just going to be able to be called out and not have anything to say. “It’s human nature to be defensive, at the end of the day. But kind of remembering what we’re here for, and if I’m being called out, chances are I’ve got to look in the mirror and be better.” It’s a delicate dance. There has to be an environment rooted in accountability, but you also have to be sure not to lose teammates, as Jimmy Butler was criticized for doing during his short stint in Minnesota a few years ago. ADVERTISEMENT And while it’s never ideal for a team to be living through a stretch of basketball the quality of which falls significantly short of the expectation, these stretches will likely lead to growth for Edwards, if not on the court, then in the locker room. You can’t steer a ship to a title if you don’t know how to navigate turbulent tides. Day by day, loss by loss, Edwards is learning how to spin the wheel. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, Gallup
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