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In a speech penned by Guterres for the UN Security Council, read by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, the chief said they were navigating “uncharted waters.” “The sheer scale of humanitarian needs have never been greater,” Guterres said. “The United Nations and our partners are seeking to reach 160 million people with assistance this year—the highest figure ever.” He spoke of Ethiopia’s warring Tigray region as an example of growing humanitarian crises, citing “credible reports” of civilian executions, arrests, sexual violence against minors and forced displacement “on a massive scale,” the Associated Press reported....

Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kernodle’s boyfriend Ethan Chapin were found dead in an off-campus rental house in Moscow on November 13. Four weeks on, police are still searching for their killer and remain tight-lipped about many aspects of the investigation. But the killings have caught the attention of thousands of online sleuths who post about the case on Reddit and other social media forums. On the r/idahomurders subreddit, a sole black glove that was spotted in late November, just within the perimeter of the crime scene tape surrounding the house, is getting renewed attention....

Unlike other preseason predictions, the GMs played it straight and offered few eye-catching proclamations. Still, although it was the right call, one judgment is sure to receive more attention than others, and that is Houston's James Harden's placement as the top shooting guard over Kobe Bryant. It really wasn't close, with 56.7 percent of all choosing Harden as the league's best at the position. Bryant followed at 20 percent. One could argue Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Paul George aren't shooting guards, but each picked up 6....

Yes, Harvard. It is only natural that graduates of our greatest university should fill the most prestigious, influential and, of course, best-paying positions in society. In successive centuries, these have been ministers, industrialists and lawyers, but if sitcom writers are what the country needs today, Harvard’s own stand ready to serve. Take Richard Appel, who graduated magna cum laude in 1985, went to Harvard Law School and became an assistant U....

She’s not a drug dealer or a tax cheat terrified of the cops finding her, but someone who has seen both her parents enter hospitals for minor problems . . . and leave dead. The “they” she doesn’t want are EMTs who might load her into an ambulance and take her to the nearest ER (unless it’s after a car crash or other trauma; she’s not completely crazy). So I’m not going to tell her that HealthGrades, a private company in Golden, Col....

With Friday’s clash between the Portland Timbers and Minnesota United, the 22nd MLS campaign will kick off. Goal previews the 2017 MLS season Will the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC retain conference supremacy? Can FC Dallas get over the hump and claim that elusive MLS Cup? Just how good will Gerardo Martino’s Atlanta United side be in year one? Well Goal editors and writers have again taken a crack at answering those questions and more....

The reigning champions find themselves in 14th position in the EPL table after a difficult start to the season. Their struggles ultimately cost head coach Jose Mourinho his job, but Chelsea have been much-improved under new head coach Guus Hiddink. Chelsea are unbeaten under the Dutchman, winning two of five games with him at the helm, and Howard knows Everton face a difficult test in the capital. “I think when you are a player and on the inside of things, you don’t really take too much notice of what’s being said about a club....

There was never any doubt that God of War: Ragnarok would cause waves in the gaming sphere, especially after its predecessor reinvented the series and its main character in such a monumental way. Despite bringing Kratos to a new generation of players and revitalizing a classic series, its roots in previous classics is undeniable, and now they are clarified. RELATED: God of War Ragnarok Fan Finds Real Life Kratos And Atreus...

God of War: Ragnarok launched on November 9, continuing the story of Kratos and his son Atreus that began with the series’ soft reboot in 2018. As the name implies, it takes place during the mythical Norse end times of Ragnarok, which Kratos set in motion by killing the Norse god Baldur in the previous game. While the new God of War game has only been out for a few days, Ragnarok’s depiction of Thor gained significant attention after the heavy-set thunder god appeared during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase....

Released in late 2022 after years of eager anticipation from fans, God of War: Ragnarok helped further cement Sony’s reputation for making PlayStation the home of some of the best narratives and gameplay in the industry. Set three years after the events of 2018’s God of War, the action-adventure game sees Kratos and his son Atreus once again battling their way through the nine realms of Norse mythology. The highly anticipated sequel received praise from fans and critics alike upon release for its tight gameplay, strong narrative, and excellent voice cast....

As it so happens, The NPD Group has also reported that God of War was such a successful financial performer for April 2018 that the title assisted Sony in becoming the month’s top-selling publisher within the industry. In fact, the PS4 exclusive’s positive debut helped the console’s software dollar sales last month set an all-time April high for any platform since tracking began in 1995, beating the previous record held by Xbox 360 set in April 2008....

In a recent job listing for Sony Santa Monica, the studio confirmed that a new project was already in development. The job listing is a significant one, as Sony Santa Monica is seeking a new Art Director. The Art Director position won’t be working on God of War Ragnarok, however, as that position is already filled by Rafael Grassetti. Instead, the new Art Director is being brought on to help lead the development of an entirely new unannounced project....

As seen in the exchange on Twitter between a God of War fan and Barlog, the director is asked if the legendary vikings Ragnar Lothbrok or Bjorn Ironsides would be making an appearance in the game due to the title being set within a Norse environment. Barlog apologizes to say that he doesn’t “see them appearing” since the next installment in the series apparently occurs “well before” the beginning of the Viking Age....

The 29-year-old German, with a first serve topping 180 kilometres per hour (112 miles per hour), sent down 11 aces on her way to winning the Auckland title for the first time in her ninth attempt 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). It also stretched the world number 14’s winning streak to 14 matches including winning successive WTA tournaments in Moscow and Zhuhai late last year. Goerges made an immediate statement at the start of each set with service breaks....

If you could manipulate your moods with that kind of precision, would you want to? If your hopelessness and despair were out of control, you probably would. As helpful as today’s antidepressants are, about one third of depression sufferers get little or no relief from them. And because the causes of depression are still so poorly understood, it’s often hard to tell whether an intervention is getting to the heart of the problem....

The Rolling Stones, ‘Exile on Main Street’ The best road-trip CD of all time, period. If your speakers don’t explode on “Rip This Joint,” you’re not playing it loud enough. Liz Phair, ‘Exile in Guyville’ A grrl-power, block-rockin’ flip side to the Stones. Bruce Springsteen, ‘Nebraska’ Not every second’s gonna be a party. Iron and Wine, ‘The Creek Drank the Cradle’ A folk-blues cup of coffee for 9 a.m. in Georgia....

Nelly Contreras’ 8-year-old daughter had to be rescued from the bathroom, where she was taking shelter as the blaze tore through the apartment in Pomona on December 15. Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a fire that broke out at a home at 1614 E. Kingsley Street. When they arrived at the scene, they were informed there was a young girl still inside the apartment. The fire was soon extinguished after around 15 minutes and the child was rescued from the bathtub she was lying in, Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt....

The new Girl Scout Cookie is Lemon-Ups, a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs, according a press release issued by GSUSA. Phrases such as “I am a go-getter” and “I am an innovator” are among the eight that bring the experience of Girl Scouting to life. Unfortunately, this means that the Savannah Smiles cookie will be replaced in the markets where it was offered....