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Snaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its final collection before Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut as creative director. Kylie Jenner led a constellation of stars, seated atop two giant interlocking C’s raised like a bridge — perhaps a metaphor for the house’s transition to its bold new chapter. Critics expecting an underwhelming, designer-less show were swiftly proven wrong. Chanel’s studio punched above its weight, delivering a collection of striking hues and diverse designs showcasing its couture ateliers’ unrivaled artistry. The theme — Coco, the colorist For a…

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High school girls basketball rankings: Bishop O’Dowd, Valley Christian rise in the rankings    Oakland Tech’s Jhai Johnson #5 run a fast break against visiting Oakland High, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Bay Area News Group girls basketball Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (14-3) Previous ranking: 1 Last week: Beat Archbishop Riordan 56-42, Sacred Heart Prep Cathedral 78-33 Next game: Tuesday at St. Francis, 6:30 p.m.  No. 2 ACALANES (19-1) Previous ranking: 2 Last week: Beat Alhambra 79-20, Campolindo 77-31 Next game: Tuesday vs. Mt. Diablo, 7…

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How to watch Wyoming vs. Fresno State basketball game ​How to watch Wyoming vs. Fresno State basketball game    Who’s Playing Fresno State Bulldogs @ Wyoming Cowboys Current Records: Fresno State 5-15, Wyoming 10-10 How To Watch When: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET Where: Arena-Auditorium — Laramie, Wyoming Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming:  Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know We’ve got another exciting Mountain West matchup on schedule as the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Wyoming Cowboys are set to tip at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Arena-Auditorium. The Bulldogs are…

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In a letter filed in federal court, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said the proposed expansion of a toxic waste dump on the Southeast Side would go against state law. It’s the latest development in a lengthy battle over the future of a 45-acre disposal site on the Lake Michigan shoreline. “This is a major win for our community, to have both the Illinois attorney general and the Illinois EPA say that the expansion of this toxic landfill will not be (approved),” said Amalia NietoGomez, executive director of social justice nonprofit Alliance of the Southeast. Since 1984, the U.S. Army…

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When Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan benched Patrick Williams on Monday, the decision came as a surprise — not because it was unwarranted, but because it was so long overdue. This should have happened weeks ago. After Donovan yanked him from the closing rotation. After Williams failed to score a single basket against the Indiana Pacers. After he couldn’t manage a single rebound against the Charlotte Hornets. Instead, Williams finally hit the breaking point after a relatively routine night of disappointment in Saturday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The wing faded out of the game for all four quarters. Less…

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Here are 10 Bay Area-related insights ahead of another Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl is afoot.    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) SANTA CLARA — If the 49ers and the Eagles are indeed alternating as NFC champions, then next season’s rotation should land the 49ers in Super Bowl LX on their home field, Levi’s Stadium. See: 2022 Eagles, 2023 49ers, 2024 Eagles … 2025 49ers? Of course, a lot must go right and get fixed…

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The Bloodline’s prominence in WWE 2K25 is the latest marker of the Anoa’i family’s increasingly undeniable legacy ​The Bloodline’s prominence in WWE 2K25 is the latest marker of the Anoa’i family’s increasingly undeniable legacy    WWE There are many legendary families in professional wrestling. But with each passing year, it seems the Anoa’i family pulls further ahead of all the others.  Roman Reigns and The Bloodline have been the focal point of WWE programming for the better part of five years. The dynamics between real-life relatives Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and others are regularly the most…

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Liberty cracks Top 10. Palo Alto rises. Bellarmine, King’s Academy enter rankings.    St. Mary’s Christopher Baltrip (12) makes a shot over Vallejo’s Robert Guzman (0) during a basketball game at Vallejo High School in Vallejo, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)   Bay Area News Group boys basketball Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) (Records through Monday) No. 1 ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN (15-1) Previous ranking: 1  Since last ranking: Beat Archbishop Mitty 75-46, Valley Christian 73-46 Up next: Tuesday at St. Ignatius, 7:30 p.m. No. 2 SALESIAN (19-2) Previous ranking: 2 Since last ranking: Beat…

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When new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson was entering the 2024 season with the Detroit Lions, he was more concerned about what the Bears could do in the NFC North than any other opponent. He believed the Bears — who finished the season 5-12 — were “a sleeping giant.” “Now there are a number of reasons why that did not unfold, which is why I’m here,” Johnson said. “I’ll get to the bottom of that and we will see if we can’t get that corrected and cleaned up. But I was very encouraged with what was already on the roster…

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Playoff math makes it’s European debut as all 18 games on Matchday 8 of the Champions League kick off at the same time ​Playoff math makes it’s European debut as all 18 games on Matchday 8 of the Champions League kick off at the same time    Getty Images No matter the sport of choice or how comical one’s failure to retain math skills past elementary school, there is one mental muscle American sports fans are comfortable flexing – calculating playoff math. The primary objective is to check in on your own team, but anyone in the habit of doing playoff…

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Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ​Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.   Superquiz, Wednesday, January 29 Superquiz, Wednesday, January 29 We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Superquiz January 28, 2025 — 10.59pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement By Harry Hollinsworth Looking for Target Time? We have a new digital version of our popular nine-letter puzzle. See how many words…

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EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, Alliance Media Partners (AMP) has boarded sales rights to 80s-flavoured body horror-thriller Test Screening, which launched at last year’s FrightFest. Set in a small American town in the mid-1980s, the movie follows unsuspecting young friends who attend the mysterious “test screening” of a never-before-seen film […]EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, Alliance Media Partners (AMP) has boarded sales rights to 80s-flavoured body horror-thriller Test Screening, which launched at last year’s FrightFest. Set in a small American town in the mid-1980s, the movie follows unsuspecting young friends…

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Created, written by and starring Freudian Nip’s Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst, along with The Chaser’s Charles Firth, Optics is a delightfully cynical, whip-smart comedy. ​Created, written by and starring Freudian Nip’s Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst, along with The Chaser’s Charles Firth, Optics is a delightfully cynical, whip-smart comedy.    Culture TV & radio Review By Kylie Northover January 28, 2025 — 11.00pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Optics4 starsABC, Wednesdays, 8.30pm/ ABC iview Jenna Owen and Vic…

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The Rotterdam Film Festival’s IFFR Pro industry program kicks off Friday under the fresh direction of new head Marten Rabarts. The New Zealand-born film festival and labs circuit stalwart returns to the Netherlands – where he was previously artistic director of the Binger Filmlab and head of promotional body SeeNL – after five years away. […]The Rotterdam Film Festival’s IFFR Pro industry program kicks off Friday under the fresh direction of new head Marten Rabarts. The New Zealand-born film festival and labs circuit stalwart returns to the Netherlands – where he was previously artistic director of the Binger Filmlab and…

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These were the AFC’s best players during the playoffs ​These were the AFC’s best players during the playoffs    USATSI To the victors go the spoils, which is something the Kansas City Chiefs know very well these days. It didn’t take long for the AFC to adopt another dynasty following the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era in New England. In fact, Kansas City’s rise to the top began just after Brady’s Patriots won it all for the sixth and final time.  The rest of the AFC may not like it, but the fact is that the Chiefs are the NFL’s new dynasty. That was made crystal clear this…

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The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ​The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.   Best of cartoons, January 29, 2025 Best of cartoons, January 29, 2025 We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Advertisement Politics Federal Best of cartoons 3 ImagesJanuary 28, 2025 — 11.08pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save galleries for later Add galleries to your saved list and come back to them any time. 1/3Credit:Cathy Wilcox 2/3Credit:Simon Letch 3/3Credit:Simon Letch  

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A MAN is being treated in hospital for serious head injuries after he fell from a height while helping to build a new 96-bed block at University Hospital Limerick. The construction worker fell several feet and landed on an elevator shaft sustaining a serious head injury, yesterday, Monday. Paramedics attached to the National Ambulance Service, whose mid west regional headquarters are based adjacent to the hospital site, were quickly on the scene. Paramedics, assisted by firefighters attached to Limerick City and County Fire Service, initially treated and stabilised the man where he fell before transferring him to the UHL emergency…

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Bold decisions by Gutekunst, such as drafting Jordan Love and building the NFL’s youngest roster, have the Packers believing in their future. ​Bold decisions by Gutekunst, such as drafting Jordan Love and building the NFL’s youngest roster, have the Packers believing in their future.    GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brian Gutekunst is a planner. Always has been. Just ask anyone who has worked with him since he joined the Green Bay Packers as a scouting intern in 1997, or since he became the team’s general manager in 2018. “Some guys just throw s— on the board and think it’s a plan,”…

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It may seem like a far-off fantasy for most, but a model living in London has revealed that she has ‘thousands of men’ waiting to date her. Vera Dijkmans has dubbed herself ‘the world’s most wanted girlfriend’ but she still hasn’t found the perfect man. The 27-year-old took to social media to reveal that she was taking applications for a potential boyfriend and was soon inundated with responses from men desperate to take her on a date. Today’s top videos She said that she received applications from approximately 5,000 men, all vying for a chance to get into a relationship…

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SportsLine’s model simulated Tuesday’s Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers college basketball matchup 10,000 times ​SportsLine’s model simulated Tuesday’s Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers college basketball matchup 10,000 times    USATSI The No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers will host the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats in SEC play on Tuesday night and the rivals will both be looking to rebound from a loss on Saturday. Tennessee is 17-3 on the season and 4-3 in the SEC, while Kentucky is now 14-5 overall and 3-3 in league play. These programs have split their last 10 head-to-head meetings both straight up and against the spread, but…

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