1+ hour, 7+ min ago (202+ words) "Such attacks happen every day," Zelenskyy said. LONDON and KHARKIV, Ukraine -- Russia launched overnight a deadly aerial strike on the Ukrainian capital, killing at least one person, injuring 19 others and damaging residential buildings, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said early on Sunday." "Emergency response efforts are currently underway in Vyshhorod, Kyiv region, following the Russian attack," Zelenskyy said on social media. "Russia struck the city with drones, damaging numerous residential buildings." The attack came as Zelenskyy and his top advisers traveled to the United States for high-stakes talks with the Trump administration over its proposed plan for peace between Russian and Ukraine." Zelenskyy on Sunday morning said Russia launched a total in the last week of about 1,400 drones and 66 missiles, as well as over a thousand aerial bombs, against Ukraine, underlining the scale of Russia's increased air campaign as peace…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (251+ words) Micah Alejado and Cam Barfield each accounted for two touchdowns, Kansei Matsuzawa tied two records, and Hawaii beat Wyoming 27-7 the regular-season finale for both teams ... Alejado and Barfield each account for 2 TDs to help Hawaii beat Wyoming 27-7 Micah Alejado and Cam Barfield each accounted for two touchdowns, Kansei Matsuzawa tied two records, and Hawaii beat Wyoming 27-7 the regular-season finale for both teams HONOLULU -- Micah Alejado and Cam Barfield each accounted for two touchdowns, Kansei Matsuzawa tied two records, and Hawaii beat Wyoming 27-7 on Saturday night the regular-season finale for both teams. Alejado was 17-of-24 passing for 289 yards and threw for TDs of 19 yards to Barfield and 78 yards to Jackson Harris. Barfield finished with 77 yards rushing, which included a 41-yard touchdown, on 15 carries and Harris added four receptions for 153 yards for Hawaii (8-4, 5-3 Mountain West Conference). Matsuzawa kicked two 47 yards field goals…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (798+ words) Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money MILAN -- The last person to get their hands on a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci shelled out more than $450 million at auction. Now, Italian cultural officials are making it possible to purchase a limited edition, certified digital copy of the Renaissance genius" "Lady with Disheveled Hair" for roughly the price of a Lamborghini. The Italian nonprofit Save the Artistic Heritage with its technical partner Cinello are providing well-heeled collectors the possibility of owning a literal projection of original Italian masterpieces, sized and framed to match the museum experience. Participating museums sign a certificate of authenticity, and in return receive 50% of the profits. "We don't want to sell a piece of technology. We want to sell a piece of…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (470+ words) David Puig has claimed his biggest professional title by winning the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland BRISBANE, Australia -- Spain's David Puig has claimed the biggest title of his professional career and joined countryman great Seve Ballesteros by winning the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland. Co-leader coming into Sunday's final round, Puig's nerveless final round 5-under 66 was built on a flurry of early birdies to break free of a congested leaderboard, which saw 31 players within six shots of the lead at the start of the day. Puig became only the ninth international winner of the event and just the second since 1998, joining compatriot Seve Ballesteros " a former world No. 1 and five-time major champion " who won the tournament in 1981 as the only other Spanish player to claim the title. "It feels amazing. I've really had a lot of close calls…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (682+ words) GlitterLab, a company in southern Poland, specializes in creating unique Christmas decorations CZ'STOCHOWA, Poland -- If you could design a bauble for your own Christmas tree, what would it be " a teddy bear dressed as a ballerina, a hummingbird, or a crimson phoenix? The workers at GlitterLab, a company producing Christmas decorations in southern Poland, vow to turn those fantasies into reality. Calling themselves "the magicians of glass," their clients have included Swarovski, the French chain Galeries Lafayette, and Harrods, the iconic London department store. "We have the ability to create shapes and designs that glass will not normally take," the company promises on its website. And the whole production process, "our closely guarded trade secret," is manual, making each product unique, it says. Despite its modest appearance, GlitterLab's workshop has been operating for more than 80 years in Cz'stochowa, a town…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago (321+ words) Brooklyn will try to break its four-game slide when the Brooklyn Nets take on Charlotte Charlotte Hornets (5-14, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (3-16, 14th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn aims to stop its four-game slide when the Nets play Charlotte. The Nets are 3-13 against conference opponents. Brooklyn is 1-13 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Hornets are 5-9 in Eastern Conference play. Charlotte has a 4-9 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The Nets average 108.4 points per game, 11.8 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hornets allow. The Hornets' 45.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.9 percentage points lower than the Nets have allowed to their opponents (50.3%). The teams play for the second time this season. The Hornets won the last meeting 136-117 on Oct. 22. Brandon Miller scored 25 points to help lead the Hornets to…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (195+ words) About 8.4 inches of snow fell at O'Hare up to midnight on Sunday. A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with snow and wintry conditions, causing travel issues for many who were looking to get home following Thanksgiving. At least 450 flights had been canceled around the United States as of 7 a.m. ET, with the biggest impacts at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, according to FlightAware, a flight-data tracker. Some 179 cancelations, including 110 departing flights, were logged at O'Hare early on Sunday. The Illinois hub saw more than a thousand flights cancelled or delayed on Saturday, as snow fell in the area. The airport logged about 8.4 inches of snow up to midnight, breaking the previous record for the snowiest November day in the area's history of 8.0 inches back on Nov. 6, 1951. The Chicago metro area has seen anywhere between 7 to 10 inches of snow as of Sunday morning....

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (234+ words) Polls opened in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election amid the arrests of opposition figures and the closure of independent media outlets. It is expected to cement the grip of President Sadyr Zhaparov, who has sought to suppress dissent in what was once Central Asia's most democratic country. The vote is being held a year earlier than scheduled, a move that officials have justified by arguing that the parliamentary elections would otherwise fall too close to the 2027 presidential elections. There have also been sweeping changes to Kyrgyzstan's electoral system, with 30 constituencies electing three lawmakers each. According to the Central Election Commission, 467 candidates are vying for the 90 seats in Kyrgyzstan's one-chamber parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh. There's also a gender quota system that requires at least one female lawmaker from each district. Analysts say candidates…...

2+ hour ago (291+ words) Toronto will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Raptors take on New York Toronto Raptors (14-5, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (12-6, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto hits the road against New York trying to continue its four-game road winning streak. The Knicks are 3-0 against the rest of their division. New York is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 32.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 9.0. The Raptors are 3-1 against the rest of their division. Toronto is fifth in the NBA scoring 54.0 points per game in the paint led by Scottie Barnes averaging 10.3. The Knicks are shooting 47.1% from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher than the 45.8% the Raptors allow to opponents. The Raptors average 118.8 points per…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (337+ words) Authorities report that some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to looting, seeking food and water MEDAN, Indonesia -- Some residents of the flood-hit island of Sumatra resorted to looting, seeking food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday. The floods, which hit nearly a week ago, have killed 303 people " with the number expected to rise as more bodies are recovered " and displaced thousands. The deluges triggered landslides, damaged roads, cut off parts of the island, and downed communication lines. The challenging weather conditons and the lack of heavy equipment also hampered rescue efforts. Aid has been slow to reach the hardest-hit city of Sibolga and the district of Central Tapanuli district in North Sumatra. Videos on social media showed looters scrambling past crumbling barricades, flooded roads and broken glass to get their hands on food, medicine and gas. Some even…...