February, 2024

• 8 February

  Indian state passes uniform marriage legislation opposed by Muslims as a Hindu code applied to all

  

  LUCKNOW, India (AP) — An Indian state has approved an unprecedented uniform code for marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance for Hindus, Muslims and other religious communities under new legislation that also requires couples that live together to register with the government or face punishment. Northern Uttarakhand state lawmakers passed the legislation on Wednesday and its approval by the state governor …

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• 8 February

  Loyola (Md.) defeats American 44-43

  

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. WASHINGTON (AP) — Deon Perry had 23 points and Loyola (Maryland) beat American 44-43 on Wednesday night. Jordan Stiemke made two free throws with 1:17 remaining for Loyola …

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• 8 February

  Senado de EEUU empieza a trabajar en ayuda para Ucrania, Israel y otros aliados tras colapso del acuerdo sobre frontera

  

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Senado de EEUU empieza a trabajar en ayuda para Ucrania, Israel y otros aliados tras colapso del acuerdo sobre frontera.

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• 8 February

  Lightning visit the Islanders in Eastern Conference action

  

  Tampa Bay Lightning (27-19-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (21-17-12, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -121, Lightning +101; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference action. New York has a 12-6-7 record in …

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• 8 February

  Papua New Guinea’s prime minister becomes the first Pacific leader to address Australia’s parliament

  SYDNEY (AP) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday become the first Pacific leader to address Australia’s parliament, vowing “nothing will come in between our two countries.” The nations announced that Australia will spend AU $100 million (US $65.3 million) on Papua New Guinea’s internal security, including the development of a police recruiting and investigation training facility …

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• 8 February

  Little Rock takes on Western Illinois for conference showdown

  

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Little Rock Trojans (13-11, 7-4 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (15-8, 8-2 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Leathernecks -1; over/under is 141 BOTTOM …

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• 8 February

  Former Tesla exec Kelty joins General Motors in newly created role of vice president of batteries

  

  General Motors has hired a former Tesla executive, Kurt Kelty, to serve in the newly created role of vice president of Batteries as the automaker continues to work on its electric vehicle strategy. GM is still seeing strong demand for the EV products it has on sale now. The company expects EV losses to ease this year and hit low-to-mid …

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• 8 February

  Allen-Eikens leads CSU Northridge against Cal Poly after 26-point showing

  

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Cal Poly Mustangs (4-19, 0-11 Big West) at CSU Northridge Matadors (14-9, 5-6 Big West) Northridge, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Matadors -9; over/under is …

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• 8 February

  Syracuse edges Louisville 94-92 behind Chris Bell’s career-high 30 points and 8 3-pointers

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Bell scored a career-high 30 points and made eight 3-pointers, Quadir Copeland was credited with a basket after a goaltending call with 3.8 …

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• 8 February

  Britain’s Labour Party is watering down a green investment pledge. Environmentalists are unimpressed

  LONDON (AP) — Environmental groups on Thursday criticized Britain’s opposition Labour Party for ditching a pledge to invest 28 billion pounds ($35 billion) a year in green projects if it wins an upcoming general election. Labour leader Keir Starmer said the party could no longer commit to the figure because the Conservative government had left the economy in dire condition. …

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