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Markkanen, serving his Finnish service, wins most improved

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

A recruit in the Finnish military is now the NBA’s Most Improved Player.All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz was announced Monday night as the winner of this season’s most improved award, as voted on by 100 writers and broadcasters who cover the league.The news came just past 2 a.m. Tuesday in Helsinki, where Markkanen is currently fulfilling the military service that is mandated for all Finnish men before they turn 30.“Didn’t wake up at 2 a.m. for nothing,” Markkanen said on the TNT broadcast of the announcement. “It feels great. Obviously, it’s a huge privilege to be in this position.”He began his enlistment in his home country earlier this month — even getting rid of his longish curly hair for the shaved-head look of a soldier. He spent a few days in Finland with family after the Jazz season ended, then started his military commitment.“Days are pretty long,” Markkanen said of his military duties. “We wake up early and go for probably 10, 12 ho...

NBA Most Improved Player Winners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

2023 — Lauri Markkanen, Utah2022 — Ja Morant, Memphis2021 — Julius Randle, New York2020 — Brandon Ingram, New Orleans2019 — Pascal Siakam, Toronto2018 — Victor Oladipo, Indiana2017 — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee2016 — CJ McCollum, Portland2015 — Jimmy Butler, Chicago2014 — Goran Dragic, Phoenix2013 — Paul George, Indiana2012 — Ryan Anderson, Orlando2011 — Kevin Love, Minnesota2010 — Aaron Brooks, Houston2009 — Danny Granger, Indiana2008 — Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando2007 — Monta Ellis, Golden State2006 — Boris Diaw, Phoenix2005 — Bobby Simmons, L.A. Clippers2004 — Zach Randolph, Portland2003 — Gilbert Arenas, Golden State2002 — Jermaine O’Neal, Indiana2001 — Tracy McGrady, Orlando2000 — Jalen Rose, Indiana1999 — Darrell Armstrong, Orlando1998 — Alan Henderson, Atlanta1997 — Isaac Austin, Miami1996 — Gheorghe Muresan, Washington1995 — Dana Barros, Philadelphia1994 — Don MacLean, Washington1993 — Chris Jackson, Denver1992 — Pervis Ellison, Washington1991 — Scott Skiles, Orlando1990 — Ro...

Hope Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hope Bancorp Inc. (HOPE) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $39.1 million.The Los Angeles-based bank said it had earnings of 33 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 38 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $249.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $144.9 million, which also missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $153.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HOPE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HOPESource

Un alto el fuego de 3 días en Sudán: el anuncio de Antony Blinken, secretario de Estado de EE.UU.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

(CNN) — El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, anunció este lunes que las facciones en guerra en Sudán acordaron un alto el fuego “a partir de la medianoche del 24 de abril, con una duración de 72 horas”.El acuerdo entre las Fuerzas Armadas de Sudán (SAF, por sus siglas en inglés) y las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (RSF, por sus siglas en inglés) se produjo “después de una intensa negociación durante las últimas 48 horas”, dijo Blinken.Las SAF y las RSF dijeron que acordaron múltiples cese del fuego en los últimos 10 días y todos fracasaron.¿Qué está pasando en Sudán? Esto es lo que debes saber sobre el violento conflicto entre dos generales“Durante este período, Estados Unidos insta a las SAF y las RSF a que respeten el alto el fuego de manera inmediata y total”, dijo Blinken. “Para apoyar un fin duradero de los combates, Estados Unidos se coordinará con socios regionales e internacionales y partes interesadas civiles sudanesas para ayudar en la creación de un ...

Former Maryland House speaker Casper Taylor dead at 88

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland House Speaker Casper Taylor died Monday. He was 88. Gov. Wes Moore said Taylor’s work as a leading state lawmaker “left an impact on this state that will reverberate for generations to come.” “Speaker Taylor served Maryland with distinction for nearly three decades, as a member of the House of Delegates and one of the longest serving Speakers of the House in the history of our state,” Moore said in a statement. “We are so grateful for his years of public service, and celebrate his many accomplishments which Marylanders benefit greatly from every day.” Taylor, a Democrat from western Maryland, represented a district in Allegany County. He served as a member of the House of Delegates from 1975 to 2003 and was the speaker from 1994 to 2003. He was a native of Cumberland, Maryland. Source

Sumergidos en el terror: miles evacúan Sudán, mientras otros buscan refugio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

ARTUM, Sudán— Mientras gobiernos extranjeros trasladaban por aire a cientos de sus diplomáticos y otros ciudadanos a un lugar seguro, los sudaneses buscaban desesperadamente el lunes la manera de huir del caos, ante el temor de que los dos generales rivales del país intensifiquen su lucha por el poder una vez que se completen las evacuaciones.En espectaculares operaciones de evacuación, convoyes de diplomáticos extranjeros, profesores, estudiantes, trabajadores y familias oriundas de docenas de países pasaron frente a los combatientes en las tensas líneas de frente en la capital, Jartum, para llegar a los puntos de evacuación. Otros recorrieron cientos de kilómetros hasta la costa este del país. Un flujo de aviones militares europeos, de Medio Oriente, africanos y asiáticos voló todo el domingo y el lunes para sacarlos del país.Pero para muchos sudaneses, el puente aéreo era una aterradora señal de que las potencias mundiales, después de fracasar repetidamente en negociar un cese de...

Louisville names new police chief

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (KDVR) — Greeley's deputy police chief will take on a new role as the chief of the Louisville Police Department.Rafael Gutierrez is expected to start the job on May 30, according to a release from Louisville."Rafael competed in a national recruitment for the position with a number of exceptional candidates," Louisville City Manager Jeff Durbin said in a statement. "After a thorough vetting process, he rose to the top of the candidate pool and we're excited to have him join the Louisville team." 2 more rock attacks reported, video sought from homes, cars Former Police Chief David Hayes left the department in November after serving in the role since 2014. He took a job as police chief in Estes Park. Deputy Police Chief Jeff Fisher has served as the interim police chief since Hayes' departure.Gutierrez "spent much of his career" in Greeley "in various roles with increasing levels of responsibility," according to the city's news release. He holds a master's degree in...

Watch ‘Gringa’ at Savor Cinema or on on-demand on VUDU

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

If you live in SoFlo, you’ve probably heard the word gringa before. It basically means foreign woman. Which is part of the premise of the upcoming movie, Gringa.Daddy issues, am I right?In Gringa, a troubled teen runs away to Mexico to find the father she has never known.John Oates of rock duo Hall and Oates, wrote and produced music for the film.And he was at the SoFlo premiere this weekend at the Savor Cinema, home of the Fort Lauderdale film fest.John Oates: “It’s a really great film. It’s really heartwarming and the actors are amazing and E.J. and Marny did an incredible job. So it’s just wonderful that I have the opportunity to be a part of the project.”Wanna check out the film? You can catch it tomorrow through Thursday at Savor Cinema or on on-demand on VUDU.

Gabriel Hotel is celebrating Miami Grand Prix, come relax and soak up some sun in unique floats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

South Florida might be short on gas in places but come race week, get ready to rev it up. We’ll all be fueled up for some fun when Formula 1 comes into town. One way to do it is with a splashing good time. In downtown Miami, one boutique-style hotel wants you to live it up and let your problems float away.Just in time for next week’s Miami Grand Prix, the Gabriel Hotel in Miami is celebrating the race weekend with a pool party.Duncan Clements: “While the race is happening. We will have it streamed live on our TVs out on the pool deck at Bella’s.And for the first time ever speeding is allowed in Miami but only in the pool thanks to Float Factory.Laura Pucker: “They’ve invented different kinds of things that you can still have fun with but also maybe even play, have themes in the pool, on the lake, in the ocean or while you’re riding your yacht.These wet and wild floats are definitely not basic.Laura Pucker: “We have the a.m. speed, the ...

Rachel Weisz stars as twins in gender-flipped ‘Dead Ringers’ on Amazon Prime

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:56 GMT

The 1988 thriller “Dead Ringers” is getting gender-flipped for the upcoming Amazon Prime mini-series.Rachel Weisz stars as twins, originally played by Jeremy Irons in the 1988 version.Deco sat down with Rachel and Rachel to find out what they thought about playing two roles and maybe, each other!It’s Rachel Weisz times two, for the remake of David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller “Dead Ringers.”The Amazon Prime mini series sees Rachel starring as twins Elliot and Beverly Mantle.Rachel Weisz: “It was a kind of two-part experience. The first part was developing the idea alongside Alice [Birch – series creator], and Alice invited me into the writers’ room where we all dreamed up ideas, and then Alice wrote the scripts, and then I had my job to do, which was to act these two characters that were so brilliantly drawn on the page as distinct, distinct people.”Like all siblings, Elliot and Beverly don’t always see eye-to-eye.Rache...