just now (749+ words) The "world's happiest country' contains a fascinating array of cities and national parks Finland may not appear as regularly on the tourism wish-list as European heavyweights such as Spain or Italy, but its ability to cater to vastly different types of tourism means that it will inevitably start popping up on the radar. Few countries on the continent can cater to beach holidays, northern lights excursions, island hopping and trips to the Arctic wilderness " but Finland is one of them. Whether you want to ski in Lapland, explore some of its thousands of lakes, visit Santa Claus near the Arctic Circle or live like the world's happiest locals in Helsinki, Finland caters to both the well-trodden and the unfamiliar in terms of potential holidays. From the cool capital and historic cities to lakeside towns and national parks that provide a…...

just now (467+ words) The Miami Heat prevailed in a close battle with the Dallas Mavericks with several players making key contributions. The game was not pretty, but the Heat showed ... The Miami Heat prevailed in a close battle with the Dallas Mavericks with several players making key contributions. The game was not pretty, but the Heat showed resilience and mental fortitude to claim victory. The Heat improve to 12-6 on the year and are now 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Tyler Herro - Grade: A Tyler Herro returned to the court to make his season debut today and he was sensational. He started the game rusty and 0/4 from the field, then he went on a tare finishing with a team high 24 points on 12/18 shooting. He did all his damage inside the arc, getting to his floater all night long. When the Heat needed a bucket Herro…...

just now (389+ words) Framed by roaring surf, towering karri forests and some of Australia's most arresting coastal scenery, the South West's finest wines took centre stage last week as Pair'd Margaret River returned. Framed by roaring surf, towering karri forests and some of Australia's most arresting coastal scenery, the South West's finest wines took centre stage last week as Pair'd Margaret River returned for a second year Delivering four days of wine, food and high-profile culinary talent, the event showcased standout drops from leading wineries such as Howard Park, Vasse Felix, Fraser Gallop and more More than 30 events were staged across the region, ranging from underground opera in Ngilgi Cave to ocean-side dining experiences One of the headline attractions was Burnt Ends and Friends at Wills Domain, where Michelin-starred chef Dave Pynt joined internationally acclaimed "godfather of fire" Francis Mallmann in a collaboration…...

just now (496+ words) The Bulls had very little answers for the rebounding and physicality of New Orleans on Monday night, and it cost them in the 143-130 loss. NEW ORLEANS " It was Nikola Vucevic's viral moment. Not exactly what the Bulls big man had in mind when he first began the post-game interview with CHSN's Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson on Saturday. "For three quarters we were very soft, no resistance," a visibly ticked off Vucevic said after the one-point escape over the one-win Wizards. Adding to Vucevic's frustration was teammate Jalen Smith attempting to be funny in the background and crowd Vucevic while he was talking. "Move, man," Vucevic insisted to Smith, not in a joking mood at all. But was the message heard? Obviously not. Visiting a two-win Pelicans team just two nights later, the Bulls were at it again, playing without urgency, making…...

just now (836+ words) The head of the culture select committee has questioned whether the BBC board is in "safe hands" under its chair Samir Shah, describing his evidence to MPs on Monday as "wishy-washy". Shah appeared in front of the Commons committee after a turbulent period for the BBC, which has seen its director general and head of news resign after claims of impartiality in its reporting. Speaking to the BBC's World Tonight after the hearing, Dame Caroline Dinenage, the most senior MP on the committee, said she was concerned about a lack of "grip at the heart of BBC governance". Shah told the Commons committee he would not walk away from the job, saying he would "steady the ship" and "fix it". Shah and other senior BBC figures were summoned to give evidence about how the corporation is addressing concerns raised about…...

1+ min ago (204+ words) Darin Smith Jr. scored 38 points and Max Frazier scored 24 and dunked with two seconds left in overtime to lift Central Connecticut over Sacred Heart 108-106 Darin Smith Jr., Max Frazier rally Central Connecticut past Sacred Heart 108-106 in OT Darin Smith Jr. scored 38 points and Max Frazier scored 24 and dunked with two seconds left in overtime to lift Central Connecticut over Sacred Heart 108-106 NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- Darin Smith Jr. scored 38 points and Max Frazier scored 24 and dunked with two seconds left in overtime to lift Central Connecticut over Sacred Heart 108-106 on Monday night. Smith added five rebounds for the Blue Devils (4-2). Frazier added five rebounds and four blocks. Melo Sanchez had 17 points and shot 4 for 7 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. The Pioneers (2-4) were led by Anquan Hill, who posted 34 points. Dashon Gittens added 22 points and two steals…...

1+ min ago (209+ words) November 24 Canada and India are close to finalising an export agreement in a deal valued at about US$2.8 billion, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal for Canada to ship uranium to India would run for 10 years if finalised, the report said, adding that uranium would be supplied by Canada's Cameco Corp. The deal could be part of a broader nuclear cooperation effort between the two countries, the report said. The Indian government, the Indian Trade Ministry, the Canadian government and Canada's Trade Ministry did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a discussion on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. The Indian government said on Sunday that…...

1+ min ago (371+ words) On Tuesday, November 18 the Fitzroy Valley community came together to transform Fitzroy Crossing's Old Bridge into a fashion runway for the Fitzroy Fashion Project's After the Flood. The event, organised by the Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Cooperation, marked the culmination of an initiative aimed at empowering local young woman in the aftermath of the devastating 2022-23 floods. While the completion of the new Fitzroy River Bridge and ongoing efforts to rebuild homes have brought some relief to the community, the trauma of the floods still lingers. The fashion show provided a platform for local young women to build confidence, explore their creativity, and step outside their comfort zones. The runway event brought together over 25 girls and woman from Fitzroy Valley District High School, Wangkatjungka, Manjali, and Yiramalay schools. Night Space youth officer and 2024 National Indigenous Fashion Awards Young Achiever Kahlia Rogers…...

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1+ min ago (714+ words) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive have quietly moved their mysterious AI hardware from concept to prototype, confirming that "finally, we have the first prototypes" and that the debut device should arrive in less than two years. The hardware is designed around ambient intelligence. It should build deep contextual awareness of your life, decide the right moment to surface information, and otherwise disappear into the background as AI does most of the work. Strategically, the device is OpenAI's bid to escape living on other companies' glass slabs and to define what an AI-native interface looks like before Apple, Google, or Meta lock in the next era of everyday computing. Report on Sam Altman likening OpenAI's forthcoming AI hardware to a calmer, screenless iPhone alternative, stressing simplicity, contextual awareness, and a two'year launch window. Overview of the…...