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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child.
The “Mean Girls” star announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post on Tuesday, sharing an image of a baby onesie with “Coming soon...” written on it. The post was captioned “We are blessed and excited!”
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Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it expects to invest $230 billion over the next 20 years as part of an ambitious South Korean national project to build the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturing base near the capital, Seoul. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said the chip-making “mega cluster” will be established in Gyeonggi Province by 2042. It will be anchored by five new semiconductor plants built by Samsung and aims to attract 150 other companies producing components or materials or designing high-tech chips. A giant in the global memory business, Samsung is investing in advanced chips to meet soaring demand due to the adoption of new technologies such as 5G wireless networks and self-driving cars.
On Twitter, the Ugandan president’s son has mused about invading neighboring Kenya, praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and offered cattle for the Italian prime minister’s hand in marriage. While many tweets are dismissed as laughable, the ones about succeeding his father in this East African nation are instead a source of concern for some. Many Ugandans want decisive political change after nearly four2021 decades, but the son of President Yoweri Museveni is already claiming victory. For now, Muhoozi Kainerugaba is at the peak of his military career as a four-star general who is a linchpin of the security apparatus supporting Museveni.
After barreling through Mozambique and Malawi since late last week and killing hundreds and displacing thousands more, Cyclone Freddy is set to move away from land Wednesday, bringing some relief to regions who have been ravaged by torrential rain and powerful winds. The cyclone has killed at least 199 people in Malawi’s southern region and within and around Blantyre, the country’s financial hub, according to local authorities. In neighboring Mozambique, officials say at least 20 people have died since the storm made landfall in the port town of Quelimane on Saturday night.
George Bailey knew how to fend off a bank run. When the citizens of Bedford Falls ran to the bank to demand a return of their deposits, they encountered George, in the form of Jimmy Stewart, guarding the vault with a moral lesson.
German police have conducted a major raid against a group of suspected people smugglers. German news agency dpa reported that around 400 officers, among them federal police and GSG 9 special units, searched more than 20 apartments and offices, mainly in Berlin, but also in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Five men were arrested in the early Wednesday raids, four of them in Berlin and one in the city of Halle, while another 12 suspects were under investigation. Dpa reported that people paid thousands of euros to be smuggled from Turkey and Iraq to Germany. Some of them were found in the searched apartments on Wednesday.
Local elections with national fallout have opened in the Netherlands as voters cast their ballots for the country’s 12 provincial legislatures — which in turn elect the national parliament’s upper house. A big swing away from the ruling four-party center-right coalition of long-serving Prime Minister Mark Rutte could affect his ability to push through reforms in the remainder of his term. The vote Wednesday comes amid widespread dissatisfaction with Rutte’s government and anger among farmers at plans to rein in emissions of nitrate pollution. Underscoring the discontent, Rutte and other political leaders were briefly unable to leave the venue of the final election debate Tuesday night because of farmers and others protesting outside.
The Iowa Hawkeyes play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Auburn Tigers . The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. Iowa is 11-9 against the Big Ten, and Auburn is 10-8 against the SEC.
The New Mexico Lobos take on the Utah Valley Wolverines in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season. New Mexico is 8-10 against the MWC, and Utah Valley is 15-3 against the WAC.
The Oregon Ducks take on the UC Irvine Anteaters in the National Invitation Tournament. Wednesday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Anteaters won the last matchup 69-56. Oregon is 12-8 against the Pac-12, and UC Irvine is 15-5 against the Big West.
The Texas Southern Tigers square off against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season between the teams. Texas Southern is 7-11 against the SWAC, and Fairleigh Dickinson is 10-6 against the NEC.
The North Texas Mean Green face the Alcorn State Braves in the National Invitation Tournament. Wednesday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads. North Texas is 16-4 against the C-USA, and Alcorn State is 15-3 against the SWAC.
The Clemson Tigers take on the Morehead State Eagles in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season. Clemson is 14-6 against the ACC, and Morehead State is 14-4 against the OVC.
The No. 2 Houston Cougars face the Northern Kentucky Norse in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Thursday's meeting is the first this season for the squads. Houston is 17-1 against the AAC, and Northern Kentucky is 14-6 against the Horizon League.
The No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Furman Paladins . The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. Virginia is 15-5 against the ACC, and Furman is 15-3 against the SoCon.
The Cincinnati Bearcats and Virginia Tech Hokies meet in the National Invitation Tournament. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads. Cincinnati is 11-7 against the AAC, and Virginia Tech is 8-12 against the ACC.
The No. 8 Arizona Wildcats play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Princeton Tigers . Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads. Arizona is 14-6 against the Pac-12, and Princeton is 10-4 against the Ivy League.
The No. 23 Missouri Tigers play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Utah State Aggies . The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. Missouri is 11-7 against the SEC, and Utah State is 13-5 against the MWC.
The Maryland Terrapins play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the West Virginia Mountaineers . The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. Maryland is 11-9 against the Big Ten, and West Virginia is 7-11 against the Big 12.
The Florida Gators and UCF Knights play in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season. Florida is 9-9 against the SEC, and UCF is 8-10 against the AAC.
The Santa Clara Broncos and Sam Houston Bearkats play in the National Invitation Tournament. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season for the squads. Santa Clara is 11-5 against the WCC, and Sam Houston is 14-4 against the WAC.
The Arkansas Razorbacks play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini . The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. Arkansas is 8-10 against the SEC, and Illinois is 11-9 against the Big Ten.
The Northwestern Wildcats play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Boise State Broncos . The teams play Thursday for the first time this season. Northwestern is 12-8 against the Big Ten, and Boise State is 13-5 against the MWC.
The No. 12 Duke Blue Devils play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles . The teams play Thursday for the first time this season. Duke is 14-6 against the ACC, and Oral Roberts is 18-0 against the Summit League.
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns face the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season. Texas is 12-6 against the Big 12, and Colgate is 17-1 against the Patriot League.
The Arizona State Sun Devils face the Nevada Wolf Pack in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season. Arizona State is 11-9 against the Pac-12, and Nevada is 12-6 against the MWC.
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Texas A&M-CC Islanders . The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season. Alabama is 16-2 against the SEC, and Texas A&M-CC is 14-4 against the Southland.
The No. 7 UCLA Bruins square off against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season. UCLA is 18-2 against the Pac-12, and UNC Asheville is 16-2 against the Big South.
The No. 17 Texas A&M Aggies play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Penn State Nittany Lions . Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the two squads. Texas A&M is 15-3 against the SEC, and Penn State is 10-10 against the Big Ten.
The No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks square off against the Howard Bison in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the teams. Kansas is 13-5 against the Big 12, and Howard is 11-3 against the MEAC.
The Youngstown State Penguins take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the National Invitation Tournament. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the squads. Youngstown State is 15-5 against the Horizon League, and Oklahoma State is 8-10 against the Big 12.
The No. 18 San Diego State Aztecs and Charleston (SC) Cougars meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. San Diego State is 15-3 against the MWC, and Charleston (SC) is 16-2 against the CAA.
The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Tennessee is 11-7 against the SEC, and Louisiana is 13-5 against the Sun Belt.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jamarius Burton made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left and Pitt edged Mississippi State 60-59 in a back-and-forth First Four game that featured 21 lead changes — most in the NCAA Tournament in five years. Mississippi State had a great chance to win at the end, but Sh…
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jamarius Burton made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left and Pitt edged Mississippi State 60-59 in a back-and-forth First Four game that featured 21 lead changes — most in the NCAA Tournament in five years. Mississippi State had a great chance to win at the end, but Sh…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored a career-high 36 points and Wisconsin cruised to an 81-62 victory over Bradley in the first round of the NIT. Crowl buried 12 of 16 shots from the floor, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, and all seven of his free throws for the second-seeded Badge…
UNDATED (AP) — Purdue’s Zach Edey and Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis have given the Big Ten Conference a third straight year with multiple first-team Associated Press All-America picks. Kansas had a second straight first-teamer in Jalen Wilson. The 7-foot-4 Edey appeared on all 58 ballots as…
Opponents of French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension plan are staging a new round of strikes and protests as a joint committee of senators and lower-house lawmakers examines the contested bill. The latest step in the legislative process to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 is prompting a peak of political tensions and one key question: Will the bill command a parliamentary majority? Unions are hoping that demonstrations across the country will further show workers’ massive opposition to the plan and put pressure on legislators to reject the bill. The pension plan has been promoted by Macron as central to his vision for making the French economy more competitive.
U.K. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt will stage a moment of high political theater as he unveils his budget to cheering and jeering lawmakers. It comes Wednesday as consumers demand more help with the high cost of living and workers press for higher wages with strikes at schools, hospitals and the offices of civil servants. Even as Hunt plays his historically scripted role at the House of Commons, he will try to be as boring as possible. That’s because the last time the government staged a similar “fiscal event,” the mini-budget presented by Hunt’s predecessor last September, it set off an economic catastrophe by promising huge tax cuts without saying how it would pay for them.
Thai police have detained a senior police officer who fired multiple gunshots from his home in Bangkok, ending a standoff of over 24 hours after his colleagues tried to take him to be treated for mental illness. An official said that on Tuesday morning, police Lt. Col. Kitikarn Sangbun's superior officer was going to take him to a mental institute. The situation got out of hand and Kitikarn began firing his gun when police arrived at the scene. The standoff gathered national interest as police tried multiple methods, including singing to the officer, to get him to turn himself in. The standoff ended Wednesday and Kitikarn was taken to a hospital to treat an unspecified injury.
The signing of Trevor Bauer to a one-year contract by Japan’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars generated little reaction in the Japanese media. The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12, three weeks after an arbitrator reduced his suspension imposed by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred from 324 to 194 games. The penalty followed an investigation into domestic violence, which the pitcher has denied. Since his release, Bauer has been shunned by big league teams in the United States. The Yokohama team announced his acquisition on Tuesday. Japan’s mainstream newspapers had small stories in their sports sections Wednesday about Bauer, noting his Cy Young Award and the domestic violence case.