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Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday. Arsenal can retake top spot for Christmas when they visit Everton later, but City ramped up the pressure on the Gunners with a seventh consecutive win in all competitions. The Hammers feared a rout when Haaland smashed home after just five minutes. Alphonse Areola saved the Norwegian’s first effort before the ball broke kindly for Haaland to fire into the top corner. Haaland turned provider for City’s second just before…

The rise of AI-powered no-code tools that allow users to create applications through linguistic prompts rather than computer code, decentralized through blockchain technology, will challenge Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) dominance of the cloud computing market.No-code tools will democratize access to app creation and custom-tailored user experiences that will require constant updates and maintenance from AI, Lomesh Dutta, vice president of growth at the Dfinity Foundation, a non-profit organization that guides development of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem, told Cointelegraph.This rise of user-created applications eliminates the need for centrally managed software solutions stored on centralized servers. AWS continues to dominate…

Donnie Wahlberg‘s Boston Blue character Danny will continue to face challenges in his relationship with son Sean following an onscreen recast. The Blue Bloods spinoff, which aired its midseason finale on Friday, December 19, followed Danny trying to get to a better place with Sean (Mika Amonsen) now that they were living in the same place. The father-son duo faced their fair share of ups and downs, which keep getting explored in the second half of the season. “Especially in the back half of the season, we spend time putting them together in situations that force them to look at…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Medical Science (FUMS), Azare, after the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, as part of efforts to preserve and immortalise his legacy. The President made this known on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late cleric in Bauchi State, describing his death as a “great national loss.” DAILY POST reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Bauchi on Saturday to condole with the state government and the family of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Sheikh Dahiru,…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the death of an operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, following a fatal road accident on Meran Road, along the Iyana Ekoro corridor of Lagos. In a statement issued on Saturday through its official X handle, LASTMA, via its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, said the female LAWMA staff member was carrying out routine environmental sanitation duties when the incident occurred. According to the agency, the victim was hit by a blue Ford commercial bus with registration number BDG 495 YH, which was allegedly reversing dangerously…

Manchester City have now overtaken Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, following their 3-0 win over West Ham on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men kept closing the gap between themselves and the Gunners. City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend ensured they were two points behind. Against the Hammers, Erling Haaland fired City into the lead in the first half, before Tijjani Reijnders doubled their advantage ahead of half time. Haaland grabbed one more goal in the second half, to take his team up to 37 points after 17 fixtures. Arsenal will have the chance to go top…

The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State, on Saturday matriculated 1,909 students, marking a major milestone in the institution’s academic journey since it commenced operations in September 2025. The matriculation ceremony, held at the university’s main auditorium in Kachia, formally admitted the students into the academic community of the newly established federal institution. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnaba Qurix, described FUASK as a young but fast-growing university established to promote applied sciences, innovation, and practical skills development. Qurix said the institution was deliberately structured to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical innovation, with…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed the death of a Lagos Waste Management Authority operative in a road traffic incident along Meran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis, Lagos. In a statement released on Saturday via the agency’s official X account, signed by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA said the female operative “was conscientiously engaged in her lawful environmental sanitation duties” when she was struck by a blue Ford commercial bus (BDG 495 YH) that was “recklessly and unlawfully reversing on the expressway.” “The vehicle forcefully rammed into the unsuspecting LAWMA sweeper who was carrying…

The NBA and the global basketball community will celebrate the third annual World Basketball Day on Sunday, December 21, by engaging hundreds of millions of youth and fans worldwide through clinics, social media campaigns and in-arena activities. Established in 2023 by the United Nations, World Basketball Day is observed annually on December 21, the date Dr James Naismith first introduced the game at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891. In conjunction with World Basketball Day and the 175th anniversary of the YMCA, the NBA and YMCA announced an extension of their longstanding relationship by collaborating on year-long youth basketball…

Holiday shoppers, it’s time to finish knocking out that seasonal wish list. At this point, your online purchases may not arrive in time unless you’re willing to pay extra for priority shipping — or you happen to get lucky. Still, gifting anything at all is awfully nice of you, regardless of when it arrives. If you’re shopping on a budget of $50 or less per item, we’ve crafted this gift guide specifically for you.Photographer, photo editor: Amelia Holowaty KralesArt director and designer: Cath VirginiaCreative director: Kristen Radtke