Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche in Switzerland, the country's skiing federation has said. Hediger, 26 and a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, was in the mountain resort of Arosa when the incident occurred on Monday. Hediger competed at the Beijing Games in the women's snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. Follow our channel and never miss an update Read more from Sky News: Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in Mediterranean Two lorry drivers killed after crash on Christmas Eve She achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes in the 2023-24 season. Her best result was a second place in St Moritz in January. "We are shocked and our thoughts are with Sophie's family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences," said Swiss-Ski CEO Walter Reusser in a statement. Mr Reusser added Hediger grew up in Horgen, a town about 20 minutes by car from Zurich, and spent a lot of time in Arosa. He said she lost her life "tragically, brutally and far too soon".
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Koa Wealth Management LLC Boosts Position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)HOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of seven people ejected, six for their roles in a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat's 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Herro was thrown to the ground by the Rockets' Amen Thompson with 35 seconds left and the Heat leading 99-94. Players and coaches from both benches then came onto the court. Both players were thrown out along with Rockets guard Jalen Green, coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan. Terry Rozier was also ejected for Miami. Houston led 92-85 after Fred VanVleet's layup with 8:10 to play, but the Rockets missed their next 11 shots, allowing Miami to tie the game when Herro found Haywood Highsmith for a 3-pointer with 4:47 to play. Herro’s jumper with 1:56 to play put the Heat on top for good. VanVleet was ejected in the final minute after appearing to make contact with referee Marc Davis, upset after being called for a 5-second violation that preceded the dustup with Thompson, Herro and others. Heat: Playing the second night of a back-to-back and missing Jimmy Butler for a fifth straight game, Nikola Jovic finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Heat. Highsmith added 15 points. Rockets: After blowing a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead against the Wolves, Houston struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, shooting just 6 for 24 from the field. Dillon Brooks scored 22 points after missing the last three games with a right ankle effusion. Jovic’s 3 with 47 seconds left put Miami up 98-94. Miami outscored Houston, the NBA’s best offensive rebounding team, 15-9 in second-chance points. The Rockets host Dallas on Wednesday and the Heat host New Orleans on Wednesday.France's Macron announces fourth government of the year
Mumbai: In the SIM swap fraud case, the Cyber Police froze Rs 4.65 crore of the Rs 7.50 cr within four hours. In a shocking case of cybercrime, the Gupta family of Malad discovered that Rs 7.50 crore had been debited from their company’s current account at ICICI Bank's Churchgate branch due to a SIM swap fraud. The scammer hacked the mobile numbers of the complainant's brother and father, defrauding them. The Free Press Journal (FPJ) had front paged the incident on Tuesday, and the Cyber Police confirmed that they had frozen a large portion of the amount and initiated an investigation. According to cyber experts, a SIM swap scam happens when fraudsters gain control of your phone number by tricking your mobile service provider into transferring it to a new SIM card in their possession. Scammers collect personal information about you, such as your name, phone number, date of birth, and sometimes even your Social Security Number or account details. This information is often obtained through phishing, data breaches, or social engineering. Once they have this information, the scammer contacts your mobile service provider, pretending to be you. They claim to have lost their SIM card or phone and request a transfer of your number to a new SIM card. Using the stolen personal information, they answer security questions or bypass verification processes. Once the service provider is convinced, they deactivate your current SIM card and activate the scammer's new SIM card. After taking control of your SIM number, the scammer receives all calls, texts, and two-factor authentication codes. This allows them to access accounts tied to your phone number, such as banking, email, and social media accounts. Using your phone number, the scammer can reset passwords and gain access to sensitive accounts, potentially stealing money or other valuable information. In the Gupta family's case, the scammer used the same method. They illegally obtained new SIM cards for Vinod Gupta, 65, and his son Varun Gupta, 39. This allowed them to access the company’s bank accounts. The scammer gained control of sensitive accounts and debited Rs.7.50 crore from the company’s account. On December 22, around 7 PM, the Gupta family’s relatives noticed that the mobile phones of Vinod Gupta, 65 and his son Varun Gupta, 39 were not reachable, even though the devices were switched on. The following day, they visited an Airtel gallery and discovered that the SIM cards had been converted into e-SIMs through a SIM swap fraud and the scammer debited the money. Between December 21 and December 23, the accused debited the amount through more than 80 transactions from the company's account. The police have frozen several accounts linked to the accused who is absconding. Cyber Crime Expert Lawyer, Advocate (Dr.) Prashant Mali, stated, "I am handling SIM Swap fraud or SIM exchange fraud cases which are going on for more than 10 years, in many cases I have got court orders where the mobile operator and banks have been told to compensate the victims. I also failed to understand why have not mobile phone companies learnt from the losses they have faced due to SIM Swap fraud compensation to be given to victims, I also feel the Government too needs to impose fines on such mobile operators who are lax about following sim issuing procedures." How to protect yourself 1. Enable two-factor authentication: Use app-based or hardware-based two-factor authentication instead of SMS-based methods. 2. Set up a PIN/Password: Add a PIN or password to your mobile account with your service provider. 3. Be wary of phishing: Avoid sharing personal information through emails, calls, or messages from unverified sources. 4. Monitor your accounts: Keep an eye on account activity and immediately report unusual changes to your mobile carrier. 5. Act quickly: If you lose service unexpectedly, contact your carrier immediately to check if a SIM swap has occurred. 6. When a fraud is detected immediately contact toll-free no. 1930 and report the crime.
1. (tie) Bradlee Miller, and Sam Petersen, 88.5, $8,825 each; 3. (tie) Mason Clements, Cole Franks and Garrett Shadbolt, 86.5, $3,885 each; 6. Clay Jorgenson, 86, $1,665; 7. Lane McGehee, 83.5, $1,332; 8. (tie) Richmond Champion, Bronc Marriott and Weston Timberman, 83, $333 each. 1. Lucas Macza, 88.5, $9,945; 2. Riggin Smith, 85.5, $7,625; 3. (tie) Kade Bruno and Isaac Diaz, 84.5, $4,641 each; 5. (tie) Chase Brooks, Wyatt Casper and Sage Newman, 83.5, $1,768 each; 8. Jesse Kruse, 83, $995. 1. Jake Lockwood, 86, $9,945; 2. (tie) Ethan Skogquist and Stran Smith, 83.5, $6,630 each; 4. Hawk Whitt, 80, $3,647; 5. Dylan Rice, 79, $2,321; 6. Trey Holston, 78, $1,658; 7. Chase Dougherty, 75.5, $1,326; 8. Jate Frost, 73, $995.Fulks puts up 26, Milwaukee defeats IU Indianapolis 88-81
Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn. The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season's Elite Eight game that UConn won. "It feels great to get the dub always," USC star JuJu Watkins said after the victory. "I think it hit a little different knowing the history of last year and how they sent us home." This was the Trojans' first win ever over UConn. "This is a really significant win, and it's a really significant win because of the stature of UConn's program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport," USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. "It doesn't matter to me that they haven't won a championship in a couple years. There's still a way that they prepare, a way that they play, that makes you better, and it made us better." UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame remained the top three teams. The Bruins received 30 of the 32 first-place votes from a national media panel. The Gamecocks and the Fighting Irish each got one first-place vote. UConn fell to seventh behind Texas and LSU. Maryland, Oklahoma and Ohio State rounded out the top 10 teams. Duke dropped five spots to No. 14 after losing to South Florida on Saturday. The Blue Devils' other two losses this season were to Maryland and South Carolina. The Bulls are 7-6 on the season, with four of those losses coming against ranked opponents (UConn, Louisville, TCU and South Carolina). Alabama jumped back into the poll at No. 20 two weeks after falling out. The Crimson Tide had an impressive 82-67 victory over Michigan State, handing the Spartans their first loss of the season. It was Alabama's first victory over a ranked opponent this year. The Southeastern Conference has eight teams in the poll this week with Alabama's return. The Big Ten is next with seven. The ACC has six while the Big 12 has three and the Big East one. No. 23 Michigan at No. 4 USC, Sunday. The Wolverines start Big Ten play with a trip to Los Angeles to face the Trojans on Sunday and then the Bruins a few days later. Coach Kim Barnes Arico's young team is off to a 10-2 start. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
It has been a disappointing run of form for star Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli and things did not improve on Day 5 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. Kohli was dismissed by Mitchell Starc for 5 as the India batter was once again guilty of chasing a delivery outside the off-stump. Kohli edged it to Usman Khawaja in the slips who made no mistake in completing a somewhat straightforward catch. Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma and teammate KL Rahul 's wife Athiya Shetty were in attendance and their reaction to Kohli's dismissal has gone viral on social media. Anushka Sharma is all of us right now, after Kohli's dismissal : Disney+Hotstar ; TNT Sports 1 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/9rwX4kK2OL After Jasprit Bumrah completed his five-wicket haul by castling Nathan Lyon and ended Australia's second innings on 234 in 83.4 overs, India got through the first hour of their chase unscathed in the face of Australia's bowlers asking them tough questions. But a double wicket maiden from skipper Pat Cummins and Starc taking out Kohli at the stroke of lunch meant Australia ended the session strong. With Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 14 off 83 balls and Rishabh Pant to join in after lunch, the game is still on a knife's edge, though its tilted more towards Australia. Anushka Sharma is all of us right now Kohli just doesn't feel like Kohli anymore pic.twitter.com/ULvkIWaM6E Chasing 340, India had an extremely watchful start as Australia's bowlers beat them consistently with great deliveries. It meant that Rohit and Jaiswal had to curb their run-scoring shots, allowing Australia to settle into great rhythm. Rohit's first attempt in playing an aggressive shot caused his downfall – in a bid to whip off Cummins through the leg-side, he got a leading edge and was caught by gully on the second attempt to dismiss the skipper on nine runs off 40 balls. On last ball of the same over, Cummins bowled a back of the length ball which left KL Rahul in two minds and nicked behind to second slip for a five-ball duck. With Australia keeping a lid on the run-flow, Jaiswal and Kohli went into a shell. They were also beaten while defending, but at the stroke of lunch, Kohli went for a big drive and was caught at first slip off Starc's full length delivery to be out for five off 29 balls. With Jaiswal, Pant and all-rounders to follow, India need to put in a rearguard effort if they are to avoid losing the match. Previously, India took only ten balls and conceded just six runs to wrap up Australia's second innings. Bumrah got his fifth wicket by sending Lyon's stumps flying with an in-swinger sneaking through the gate. It also took Bumrah's match figures to 9/156, with his tally of wickets in this series standing at 30. (With IANS inputs)
France's second woman premier makes surprise frontline returnSophie Garbin has had a breakthrough at the Australian netball awards, becoming the first goaler in five years to win the Liz Ellis Diamond as the game's best player. Garbin was crowned in Melbourne following dominant domestic and international seasons with the Melbourne Vixens and the Diamonds. A newcomer to the Vixens this year, Garbin scored 517 goals in the home-and-away season and broke two club Super Netball-era records including the most points in a single game (54 in round eight) and the most offensive rebounds in a season with 54. Garbin was also named International Player of the Year, making her the seventh Diamond in the last decade to take home both awards. The 27-year-old shot 306 goals at 95 per cent accuracy across 11 Test matches in 2024, capping the year with a perfect strike-rate in the Australian team's final game. "I am super honoured to be recognised for both of these awards," Garbin said. "I am so grateful to have watched Liz Ellis and seen what she has done for our sport, so now standing with her in honour of this award is a pinch myself moment." Polling in every round she played in across 2024, except for one due to injury, Adelaide Thunderbirds' Georgie Horjus was named the Super Netball Player of the Year. Alongside back-to-back premierships, Horjus seized impressive numbers in attack across the regular season and finals series with 93 goals, 445 circle feeds and 297 centre pass receives. Horjus and Garbin were both named in the Super Netball Team of the Year while 22-year-old Adelaide goaler Lauren Frew won the rookie award and her title-winning coach Tania Obst, the top coaching gong. Terese Kennedy (Diamonds #57), Natalie von Bertouch (Diamonds #137), Pam Smith and Sue Taylor were inducted into the Netball Australia Hall of Fame in recognition of their contribution to the game. TEAM OF THE YEAR: Goal shooter - Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard (West Coast Fever) , goal attack - Kiera Austin (Melbourne Vixens) , wing attack - Georgie Horjus (Adelaide Thunderbirds), centre - Kate Moloney (Melbourne Vixens), wing defence - Latanya Wilson (Adelaide Thunderbirds), goal defence - Sunday Aryang (West Coast Fever) , goal keeper - Shamera Sterling-Humphrey (Adelaide Thunderbirds), attack interchange - Sophie Garbin (Melbourne Vixens), midcourt interchange - Liz Watson (Sunshine Coast Lightning), defence interchange - Ashleigh Ervin (Sunshine Coast Lightning).
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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amid a debate on the EVM credibility re-started by some Opposition parties after the debacle in Maharashtra assembly polls, rights activist Medha Patkar on Saturday said many countries have stopped using them. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge recently suggested that ballot papers be reintroduced in the election mechanism. “I am not an expert on EVMs but it is true that many countries have stopped using them. Experiments show that certain systems can be changed with a mere electric connection,” Patkar told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city. She was conferred the honorary D.Litt by the Mahatma Gandhi Mission University. Patkar said the code of conduct for polls cannot be implemented impartially if the Election Commission has links with any political party. The activist said the monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 being given to women who come from poor families under the Maharashtra government’s “Mazi Ladki Bahin” scheme won’t resolve their problems.
PYONGYANG: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and agreed to boost military cooperation between the two isolated nations, Pyongyang state media said Saturday. The United States and South Korea have accused the nuclear-armed North of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine, with experts saying Kim is eager to gain advanced technology, and battle experience for his troops, in return. Kim, who met Belousov on Friday, blasted the recent decision by Western powers to permit Kyiv to strike inside Russia with their weapons, saying it constituted a “direct military intervention in the conflict”, according to KCNA. “It is an exercise of the right to self-defence for Russia to take resolute action to make the hostile forces pay the price,” Kim was quoted as saying. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim signed a strategic partnership treaty in June that obligates both states to provide military assistance “without delay” in the case of an attack on the other and jointly oppose Western sanctions. KCNA said Saturday that Belousov’s visit “would greatly contribute to bolstering up the defence capabilities of the two countries and... promoting the friendly, mutual cooperation and development of the relations between the two armies.” Belousov, in a statement, expressed gratitude for the two countries’ deepening bonds and praised North Korea’s “absolutely independent foreign policy”. Analysts have suggested Pyongyang could be using Ukraine as a means of realigning its foreign policy. By sending soldiers, North Korea is positioning itself within the Russian war economy as a supplier of weapons, military support and labour — potentially even bypassing traditional ally, neighbor and main trading partner China, they say. Russia also offers access to vast natural resources, such as oil and gas, they say. Belousov is well-placed to help with such arrangements, Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, told, calling the Russian “an economic expert without a military background”. As Russia’s defense chief, he specialises in “long-term strategies for securing weapons and military supplies, evading sanctions, and overseeing post-war reconstruction,” Hong said. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );In this digital world, organizations are revolutionizing their approach to cloud infrastructure security through emerging technologies. Security experts observe groundbreaking solutions addressing persistent challenges in cloud protection. 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