free credit slot game Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all advanced to the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with with two games to spare on Thursday. Late substitute Lina Hurtig scored the winner in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Juventus in London. Khadija Shaw scored twice for City in a 2-1 win at Swedish club Hammarby. City stayed perfect in Group D with four victories and reached the last eight for the first time since 2021. Bayern Munich was held 1-1 at Vålerenga in Norway and still earned a quarterfinal berth after Juventus' loss. Arsenal, Bayern and City join Chelsea, Lyon and Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. Two-time defending champion Barcelona routed Austrian champion St. Pölten 4-1. The Catalan club trails City by three points in their group and is in a strong position to advance. Bayern tops Group C with 10 points, Arsenal has nine followed by Juventus (3) and Vålerenga (1). Man City responded to its first loss of the season, 2-0 at Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Saturday. Still without injured star Vivianne Miedema , Shaw took charge, proving her scoring instincts after half an hour. The forward scored from inside the penalty area with a deflected shot that flew over goalkeeper Anna Tamminen to frustrate more than 20,000 noisy fans at the Stockholm Arena in the Swedish capital. Ellen Wangerheim equalized soon after the interval from close range to rejuvenate the crowd but Shaw struck again to restore the lead just minutes later. This time, she delivered a powerful right-footed finish from the edge of the area. Bayern dominated possession but could not translate it into goals until the 75th minute. It had to rely on substitute Jovana Damnjanović, who gave the visitors a late lead after connecting on a pass from Giulia Gwinn. The Norwegians, who have retained their domestic title, equalized in the 88th on Elise Thorsnes' header following a corner. Pernille Harder, who found the back of the net five times for Bayern in the previous three games, could not do it again on Thursday and was substituted. Hurtig came on with 10 minutes remaining and made her presence immediately felt with several headers. She finally made the breakthrough with a minute remaining in regulation, tapping in from close range after Juventus’ poor clearance of a low cross by Stina Blackstenius. Hurtig won the Italian title with Juventus in 2021 and 2022 before joining the Gunners. Juventus seemed to learn a lesson from its 4-0 loss to Arsenal last week as its defense held firm till Hurtig’s arrival. In an 11-minute span in the first half, Francisca Nazareth netted twice and 18-year-old Vicky Lopez scored once to put Barcelona in control. Nazareth's double was followed by Lopez hitting the third with a shot high into the net for her first Champions League goal. Alexia Putellas made it 4-0 in the second half, finishing a fast attack that tore apart the defense in Vienna. It was her 200th goal for Barcelona and the 100th the club scored in the Champions League’s group stage. Valentina Mädl, an 18-year-old forward, netted a consolation goal for the hosts. Barcelona has scored 20 goals in its past three games and can still become the first club to win its group in all four years since the introduction of the format. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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Long summer days can turn into a nightmare for parents forced to wrestle devices off their children and fight over screen time. While many parents understand the need for restrictions on the use of TV, computers, mobile phones, tablets and other devices — enforcing these can be difficult. Paediatrician Dr Anthea Rhodes of The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, who is also a mother of four, says it's normal for there to be resistance or difficulty in sticking to rules. "There is, unfortunately, no silver bullet here. It's hard work, and it's about trying your best to strike a balance that keeps your young person safe and healthy whilst acknowledging that digital media use is absolutely part of daily life." Rhodes says time limits on screen use work best if the rules can be discussed and agreed upon with children, especially if they are older. SBS News has previously looked at the recommendations for kids' screen use and produced the quiz below to help parents better understand whether it's problematic. Screen time tips for younger children Dr Mary Brushe is a researcher at the Kids Research Institute Australia, whose work focuses on screen use among children under five years old. Her tips for reducing the amount of screen time include: If no one is watching the screen, turn it off . Leaving a TV on in the background is quite common for many families, but for young children, this can be quite distracting and get in the way of other activities. Start small when you're setting boundaries. For example, if you don't want screens at mealtime, make this a boundary for the whole family and use it as a chance to connect and bond. Get outside in nature . Whether it’s finding a new local park to explore or a walk around the block, you and your kids will enjoy the benefits of physical activity and being outside. Young kids love getting attention from the caregivers in their lives. Make sure you spend some time talking, playing, reading and singing with them. A South Australian initiative — Words Grow Minds — has some excellent resources for free and tips to build these activities into your routine. Remember, not every day will be perfect and that's okay. Don't be too hard on yourself and know that you can always try again tomorrow. Source: SBS News / Rosemary Vasquez-Brown Tips for older children and teenagers Involving children in setting screen limits makes it more likely they will cooperate. A plan could include setting time limits for particular websites or games and storing devices out of reach overnight. Fun visual aids, such as charts, can also help younger children understand and follow the rules. It's also important for children to understand what the consequences will be for not sticking to limits and that there is consistency in enforcing this. When trying to find alternatives to screen use, psychology research fellow Dr Nandi Vijayakumar of Deakin University and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute suggests reflecting on why your child is engaged with screens. She recommends trying to recreate some of the online activities they enjoy in real life. "Engaging children in this process and brainstorming together can help distract them and encourage creativity." Youth mental health used to be relatively stable. About a decade ago, things changed When it comes to adolescents, Vijayakumar says they are often interested in connecting with their peers online. "They might be more receptive to hanging out with their friends in person or participating in extracurricular activities that also involve their friends." The type of content can make a difference Vijayakumar says educational and interactive content is more likely to have a positive impact on development if consumed in moderation. However, caution should be used for some video games and social media platforms, which are specifically designed to keep children engaged for long periods, partly through offering rewards such as positive comments or the chance to earn tokens. "Such constant stimulation can sometimes lead to problematic outcomes and even dependency on these digital experiences," she says. Can they 'have it all'? How Australia's class of 2024 feels about their futures The use of social media is also more likely to lead to social comparisons, feelings of being left out and cyberbullying. "For most kids though, some amount of screen time is okay for their development and health." Pasi Sahlberg, a professor in educational leadership at The University of Melbourne, says the use of digital devices at a very young age should come with a clear purpose. "They could be linked to playing some memory games, reading or learning numbers, but with very close supervision of the parents." How some parents are reducing kids' screen time Caroline Maxwell is a lactation consultant who has a background in early childhood education, and has four children who range in age from five to 14 years old. She says her children are expected to complete certain tasks around the house before they are allowed screen time and must ask her first. There are no screens during meals and no devices after dinner. Maxwell often uses holidays to introduce digital detoxes. She also once disconnected her household's only TV for an entire school term and says it made her kids calmer. Source: SBS, Supplied / Rosemary Vasquez-Brown "They were getting probably an hour more sleep ... they were reading more ... they weren't fighting or bickering as much," Maxwell says, adding that the only downside was the extra Lego and toy cars left scattered around the house. She acknowledges that living on a farm in regional NSW, where her children have plenty of space for physical activity, makes it easier to avoid screens, but she still finds it difficult to maintain the rules day in and day out. Children have a tendency to push boundaries, and it can feel exhausting to constantly reinforce rules, she says. Take an interest in what your kids do online Sahlberg urges parents to show an interest in what their child is doing in the digital space so that it's not seen as a "separate universe". If a child is reluctant to share their activities, this could be a sign there is something the parent should know about and discuss with them, Sahlberg says. "The earlier we build this type of relationship and expectations with our kids, the more likely it is that that will sustain and continue when they grow older."LATHAM, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- AngioDynamics, Inc. 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Opposition forces seeking to overthrow Syria's President Bashar al-Assad launched their biggest offensive in years last week, retaking the northern city of Aleppo and driving government forces out of the region. It was the first significant development in years in Syria's grinding civil war, which after almost 14 years had largely fallen from the world's headlines. It also raises fresh questions about the opposing sides, who supports them, and what might happen next. Here's what we know: What happened in Aleppo? Syrian rebels launched a two-pronged offensive on Aleppo last week, gaining control of the country's second largest city amid little resistance from government troops, according to residents and fighters. The insurgents are a coalition of Turkey-backed mainstream secular groups spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and United Nations. The rebels have since pressed their advance to the south and southwest of Aleppo, capturing territory in Hama province and moving into the countryside around Idlib. WATCH | Syrian rebels advance: Rebel forces advance as Syrian military retaliates with airstrikes 10 hours ago Duration 5:33 Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, military sources said, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who had swept into the city of Aleppo. Which rebel groups are involved? HTS, formerly known as the Nusra Front, was al-Qaeda's official wing in the Syrian war but the groups broke ties in 2016. Another rebel group — the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces, the internationally recognized Syrian opposition — launched a separate offensive from north of Idlib. It represents anti-Assad groups including the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army or Free Syrian Army. Why now? The assault followed the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, ending more than a year of fighting that started shortly after Israel went to war with Hamas in Gaza. Hadi al-Bahra, president of the National Coalition, says rebels began preparing to seize Aleppo a year ago but were delayed by the Israel-Hamas war. "The moment there was a ceasefire in Lebanon, they found that opportunity... to start," he said. Earlier this year, Israeli airstrikes in Aleppo hit both Hezbollah weapons depots and Syrian government forces, among other targets, according to an independent monitoring group. Israel rarely acknowledges strikes against Aleppo or other government-held areas of Syria. Iran which, like Hezbollah, supports the regime, has also been weakened by recent Israeli airstrikes. Russia — Assad's main international backer — is meanwhile preoccupied with its war in Ukraine. WATCH | Russian airstrike kills at least 12: Inside an Aleppo hospital after a deadly Russian military airstrike 1 day ago Duration 2:05 A Russian airstrike at the Aleppo University Hospital in Syria killed at least 12 people and injured more than 20 others. The bombardment, in support of Syrian government forces, followed insurgents seizing control of Aleppo, the country's largest city. Why Aleppo is significant Aleppo, an ancient centre of commerce and culture in the Middle East, was home to 2.3 million people before the war. Rebels seized the east side of the embattled city in 2012, and it became the proudest symbol of the advance of armed opposition factions, but changed hands again when a brutal air campaign by Russia helped al-Assad retake the city. Intervention by Russia, Iran, Hezbollah and other groups did much to keep Assad in power, who now has 70 per cent of Syria under his control. The rest is held by a range of opposition forces and foreign troops. This latest change "has the potential to be really quite, quite consequential and potentially game-changing," if Syrian government forces can't hold their ground, said Charles Lister, a longtime Syria analyst with the U.S.-based Middle East Institute. Which countries are involved? Syria is split into three regions: each controlled by either the Assad regime, opposition forces or the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led coalition of U.S.-backed ethnic militias and rebel groups opposed by Turkey. Russia and Iran have sway over government-held areas, the single biggest chunk of Syria. The U.S. has forces in the northeast and east, backing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Turkey has troops in the rebel-held northwest. WATCH | Syrian army redeploys: Syrian rebels capture most of Aleppo in 1st major offensive since 2020 2 days ago Duration 3:01 The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack by rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo, forcing the army to redeploy in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years. Hezbollah, the regime's third main supporter, does not currently intend to send fighters to northern Syria to support Assad, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. Turkish forces have previously attacked northeast Syria, wanting to eliminate one of its main concerns on its borders: Kurdish-led groups. Iran has pledged to aid the Syrian government and on Monday hundreds of fighters from Tehran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria to help fight the rebels, Syrian and Iraqi sources said. What happens now? Syria's government has scrambled its forces to push back the offensive, with help from Russia. Both the government and Russia have been rushing reinforcements and striking rebel-held areas as they attempt to stall the opposition's momentum. Airstrikes pummelled Idlib in northwestern Syria on Monday, killed at least a dozen civilians including children, according to the White Helmets, a volunteer rescue group also known as Syrian Civil Defence. At least 44 civilians, including 12 children and seven women, were killed in northwest Syria from Tuesday to Saturday, according to the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Iran-backed militia fighters enter Syria to help government forces fight off rebels Syrian rebels storm into Aleppo in largest assault on the city in years Syrian authorities close Aleppo airport after rebels breach city in shock attack OCHA added that over 48,500 people had been displaced, with key infrastructure — including hospitals, schools and water stations — damaged in the escalating hostilities. The United Nations has described the situation in Aleppo as "volatile and unpredictable." "The latest developments pose severe risks to civilians and have serious implications for regional and international peace and security," said UN Syria envoy Geir O. Pedersen in a statement. A rebel fighter carries a weapon as he stands at the entrance of Saraqeb town in northwestern Idlib province in Syria on Sunday. (Mahmoud Hassano/Reuters)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — In a season that began with many questions and lowered expectations , it was apt watching Bills quarterback Josh Allen join coach Sean McDermott lay on the cold, wet sideline to make snow angels in celebrating Buffalo’s earliest clinching of a division title in team history. That Allen took part was no surprise. The newly engaged 28-year-old has maintained the happy-go-lucky approach he brought with him to Buffalo as a raw-talented athlete in 2018, while gradually blossoming into one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. For McDermott, it was a pleasant surprise to see the usually reserved eight-year coach finally let his hair down — figuratively, because the few jokes he does make are usually about being bald. With his latest do-it-all three-TD outing — one rushing, one receiving and, the coup de grace, being credited with receiving his own pass for a score off a lateral from Amari Cooper — in a 35-10 win over San Francisco on Sunday night , Allen continued making his strongest NFL MVP case. What’s also becoming apparent is how much McDermott deserves consideration for coach of the year honors. Without the two, the Bills (10-2) wouldn’t be in this position in becoming just the eighth NFL team — and first since Indianapolis in 2009 — to clinch a division title with at least five games remaining in their schedule. It’s reflective of how the two have grown together in what, on the outside, could be perceived as an odd couple relationship between an offensive-minded, swashbuckling quarterback and a defensive-minded coach, too often knocked for being too conservative. Perhaps, it’s Allen’s boyish nature that has brought out the risk-taker in McDermott, who has carried over the aggressive approach he takes to defense by placing trust in his quarterback. It’s become apparent in everything the Bills have accomplished so far in having at least 10 wins through 12 games for just the fifth time in team history, and first since 1991, when Buffalo was led by eventual Hall of Famers in coach Marv Levy and quarterback Jim Kelly. Buffalo has won seven straight since consecutive losses to Baltimore and Houston. And the Bills have scored 30 or more points in six straight outings, matching the team record set in 2004. Allen is doing more with less on an offense that was supposed to be hampered following the offseason departures of receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis and center Mitch Morse. The Bills are more balanced in leaning on their running attack, while Allen has also curtailed his turnover-prone ways. He's lost two fumbles and thrown just five interceptions after being picked off a career-worst 18 times last season. Meantime, McDermott has taken a different approach to fourth down situations. The Bills have converted 13 of 15 fourth down attempts after going 9 of 16 last season and 7 of 13 in 2022. The most fourth down attempts during McDermott’s tenure came in 2021, when Buffalo converted just 11 of 22. This is but an example of the bond the quarterback and coach have built in a shared objective of overcoming past playoff failures. Clinching a division title is but one step, with the Bills now focused on catching the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1), whom they’ve beaten already , for the AFC’s top seed. In calling it the team’s next goal, McDermott went off script from his usual game-at-a-time message by noting the importance of celebrating a division-clinching win, if only for one day. “Being 50 years old and 20-plus years in this league, I’ve learned to try and enjoy the moments,” McDermott said. “And this is a moment, right?” It certainly was. Turnover differential. Buffalo’s defense forced three fumbles, including one at its goal line, while the offense didn’t commit a giveaway. The Bills upped their league-leading turnover differential entering Monday to plus-17. Run defense. Though the conditions were snowy and slick, the Bills allowed 119 yards rushing in the first half before the 49ers were forced to start passing the ball once the score became lopsided. Buffalo particularly struggled in stopping Christian McCaffrey, who had 53 yards on seven carries before leaving the game with a potential season-ending knee injury . LB Matt Milano was in on five tackles while playing 37 of 48 defensive snaps in his first outing in nearly 14 months after being sidelined by a broken right leg and torn left biceps. CB Kaiir Elam, the 2022 first-round pick was a healthy inactive for a second straight outing, and still having difficulty finding a regular role. None reported. 9-0 — The Bills' home record going back to last season, marking their second-longest run in team history. Hit the road for two outings, starting with a trip to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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