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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Josh Dilling's 22 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Norfolk State 71-62 on Sunday. Dilling also had five rebounds for the Norse (5-6, 1-0 Horizon League). Sam Vinson added 21 points while going 4 of 5 and 13 of 15 from the free-throw line while they also had five assists and three steals. LJ Wells finished 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points. Brian Moore Jr. led the Spartans (6-6) in scoring, finishing with 12 points and two steals. Terrance Jones added 12 points for Norfolk State. Kuluel Mading also had 12 points. Northern Kentucky plays Wednesday against Detroit Mercy at home, and Norfolk State takes on Alabama State on Thursday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .TCU pulls away from Arizona 49-28 with relentless offense

Dilling's 22 lead Northern Kentucky over Norfolk State 71-62TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican immigration authorities have broken up two small migrant caravans headed to the U.S. border, activists said Saturday. Some migrants were bused to cities in southern Mexico, and others were offered transit papers. The action comes a week after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap 25% tariffs on Mexican products unless the country does more to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S. border. On Wednesday, Trump wrote that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed to stop unauthorized migration across the border into the United States. Sheinbaum wrote on her social media accounts the same day that “migrants and caravans are taken care of before they reach the border.” Migrant rights activist Luis García Villagrán said the breaking-up of the two caravans appeared to be part of “an agreement between the president of Mexico and the president of the United States.” The first of the caravans started out from the southern Mexico city of Tapachula, near the border with Guatemala, on Nov. 5, the day Trump was elected. At its height it had about 2,500 people. In almost four weeks of walking, it had gone about 270 miles (430 kilometers) to Tehuantepec in the state of Oaxaca. In Tehuantepec, Mexican immigration officials offered the tired migrants free bus rides to other cities in southern or central Mexico. “They took some of us to Acapulco, others to Morelia, and others from our group to Oaxaca city,” said Bárbara Rodríguez, an opposition supporter who left her native Venezuela after that country's contested presidential elections earlier this year. Rodríguez said by telephone she later caught a bus on her own to Mexico City. The second caravan of about 1,500 migrants set out on Nov. 20 and made it about 140 miles (225 kilometers) to the town of Tonala, in Chiapas state. There, authorities offered a sort of transit visa that allows travel across Mexico for 20 days. Sheinbaum has said she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. But her statement — the day after she held a phone call with Trump — did not make clear who had offered what. Apart from the much larger first caravans in 2018 and 2019 — which were provided buses to ride part of the way north — no caravan has ever reached the U.S. border walking or hitchhiking in any cohesive way, though some individual members have made it. For years, migrant caravans have often been blocked, harassed or prevented from hitching rides by Mexican police and immigration agents. They have also frequently been rounded up or returned to areas near the Guatemalan border. Follow AP migration coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/migrationJustin Sun recently made headlines for purchasing a banana artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction. This piece, titled Comedian, consists of a banana duct-taped to a wall and has become emblematic of contemporary art’s intersection with popular culture and digital phenomena. Sun’s intention to eat the banana as part of this “unique artistic experience” sparked discussions about the value of art in the modern age. Justin Sun, born on July 30, 1990, in China, is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency landscape. He is known as the founder of TRON, a blockchain-based platform designed to facilitate digital content sharing and entertainment. Sun’s journey into the world of cryptocurrency began during his academic years when he studied at Peking University and later at the University of Pennsylvania, where he developed an interest in blockchain technology. His career took off when he joined Ripple Labs in late 2013 as a chief representative. This experience provided him with insights into the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. In 2017, he founded TRON and launched its native token, TRX, through an initial coin offering (ICO) that raised approximately $70 million. This ICO occurred just before the Chinese government imposed a ban on such fundraising activities, leading Sun to relocate to the United States shortly thereafter. Read also: Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 m at New York auction In addition to TRON, Sun has expanded his portfolio significantly. He acquired BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol, for $140 million in 2018. Under his leadership, BitTorrent launched its own cryptocurrency token called BTT. Furthermore, Sun owns Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange that has faced its share of controversies and security breaches. Sun’s ventures also include founding Peiwo, an app similar to Snapchat that allows users to connect through live streaming and voice samples. His influence in the cryptocurrency space has been marked by both innovation and controversy. Sun’s business practices have attracted scrutiny. In 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged him with fraud and securities violations related to the manipulation of TRX and BTT token prices. Sun has denied these allegations and has stated that he intends to contest them vigorously. As of late 2024, Justin Sun continues to be an influential figure in the cryptocurrency sector. He has also served as Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization (WTO) from 2021 to 2023, further demonstrating his reach beyond just cryptocurrency into international affairs.

Published 4:48 pm Monday, December 2, 2024 By Data Skrive The Holy Cross Crusaders versus the UConn Huskies is one of six games on the college basketball slate on Tuesday that features a ranked team in action. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.