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Clippers & Lou Williams Working On Contract Extension | Lou Williams

Kevin Durant became the 44th NBA player to score 20,000 points in a career, but his team fell to Lou Williams and the Los Angeles Clippers. Lou Williams scored a career-high 50 points as the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled a milestone night for Kevin Durant with a 125-106 NBA victory. Williams, who has been coming off the bench all season, got the start last night. It was a busy 11-game night in the NBA, so you know the drill.

The Amazing Lou Williams was simply amazing Wednesday night, shooting down the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors, burying them with an avalanche of points that was simply amazing to watch. He shot 16-for-27 from the field, 8-for-16 from three-point range, and 10-for-10 from the free throw line. Williams shot 16 of 27 from the floor and made 8 of 16 3-point attempts while notching his third 40-point outing of the season.But he's probably not laughing after a joke he made on Wednesday night. He went 16-27 from the field, and knocked down eight of his 16 attempts from three.

Curry has the flash, the instant fear, and the rage that incites and excites thousands with a single flick. Maybe Steve Kerr should cool it with tongue-in-cheek predictions about how well opponents will fare against his Golden State Warriors.Lou Williams is having a career year for the Los Angeles Clippers, who have climbed back into the playoff picture. Lou Williams occupies a unique spot in today's game. After falling to the Lakers on Tuesday at Staples Center, the Kings return home to face the other team from Los Angeles on Thursday evening. Los Angeles: Lou Williams scored a career-high 50 points as the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled a milestone night for Kevin Durant with a 125-106 victory on Wednesday. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr likes to joke just about as much as anyone. Lou Williams had 50 points against the Warriors on Wednesday night.

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Sharapova's presence draws savage backlash | Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova makes triumphant return, stuns Simona Halep. Maria Sharapova begins to explore just how well she can finish at the US Open on Wednesday, August 30 after a successful and emotional Grand Slam comeback following a 15-month doping ban. Former champion Maria Sharapova was invited to parade the women's trophy for the Australian Open draw ceremony, and in a cringeworthy interview the host TV broadcaster tiptoed around what was referred to as her 'time out'. Paxman it was not. Maria Sharapova's reaction to a first-round victory at the US Open was to fall to her knees in celebration and shed tears as she looked up towards her coaching team in the stands.

When the struggle was finished, when the job was complete, when the crowd had stopped cheering, Maria Sharapova found it difficult to idle her engine, to quiet her nerves, to rein in her emotions. Melbourne: The Australian Open defended its decision to ask Maria Sharapova to carry the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup into the draw ceremony, arguing that she was the only former champion who had been available for the showpiece event. Australian Open organisers have defended the decision to have Maria Sharapova walk the trophy on to the court for the tournament draw.With her epic upset of No. 2 Simona Halep in the history books, Maria Sharapova won't have to face a Top 10 player until the semifinals if she keeps the shriek going. To tennis fans , it was a distracting chafing hazard.

Garbine Muguruza, Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova are all taking to court, with Nick Kyrgios, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev and Grigor Dimitrov also involved. When the draw came out, the tennis salon collectively circled the women's match pitting wild card Maria Sharapova against second-seeded Simona Halep.It's been a difficult period in Maria Sharapova's career but the five-time Grand Slam champion believes she has a different perspective on her approach to tennis after her lengthy spell away from the sport. Serena Williams will not defend the title after giving birth to her first child last September but 2008 winner Maria Sharapova, who failed a drugs test at the tournament in 2016, is back unseeded after a ban and will face Tatjana Maria of Germany. The US Open is the last big event of the year in international tennis.

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Australian Open 2018: Who were the winners and losers after the draw? | Australian Open draw

Golden opportunity for the Australian, question won't be on his form or ability but solely on how he copes with the expectation. Men's third seed Grigor Dimitrov will face a qualifier, with Alexander Zverev, ranked fourth, playing Italian Thomas Fabbiano but with 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka, returning after surgery, in his section of the draw. They may have hobbled their way to Melbourne, but in the end most of the top men's players, including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Stan Wawrinka, made it into the Australian Open draw. When both departed before the quarter-finals, it cleared the way for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to reach the final.

Roger Federer will open his Australian Open title defence against Slovenian Aljaz Bedene next week, while top seed Rafa Nadal, the losing finalist last year, was paired with Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos at the draw yesterday. When Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov saw the official draw for the 2018 Australian Open on Thursday, likely neither Canadian was thrilled. Federer admits he can still barely believe what he pulled off.World No. 1 Simona Halep will begin her Australian Open campaign against local teen wild card Destanee Aiava. Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic arrived here one year ago as the top two seeds at the Australian Open.

With Serena Williams out, the draw is, as they say, wide open. SHARE; Share on Facebook SHARE; Share on Twitter TWEET; Link.An uncomfortable air hung over yesterday's Australian Open draw as Maria Sharapova, in the absence of defending champion Serena Williams, carried the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup into the draw ceremony on Margaret Court Arena. MELBOURNE: Roger Federer will open his Australian Open title defence against Slovenian Aljaz Bedene next week, while top seed Rafa Nadal, the losing finalist last year, was paired with Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos at the draw yesterday. I recently said that Kyrgios, who just won a tune-up title in Brisbane, would win his first major at Wimbledon. Golden opportunity for the Australian, question won't be on his form or ability but solely on how he copes with the expectation. Likening women's tennis to the Wild West would oversell the vastness and chaos of the American frontier. He might be one of the smallest men in the draw but Australian teen sensation Alex de Minaur has promised to go big at next week's grand slam in Melbourne.

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'I hope SHE KILLS HERSELF', nobody will care': Shocking message bully sent to 13 | Amy Everett

Dolly Everett's drawing Amy'Dolly' Everett, 14, drew this picture before she died. Photo: Supplied/ABC. Dolly died just weeks before she was due to return to boarding school at Scots PGC College in Warwick, southern Queensland. The father of a teenager who starred in adverts for a well-known Australian hat brand and killed herself after being bullied online has vowed her life "will not be wasted" as a campaign against cyber-bullying gains traction. To think that anyone could feel so overwhelmed and that suicide was their only option is unfathomable.

Amy Everett, known as 'Dolly' to her family, took her own life just days into the new year, and her family has blamed cyber bullies. She killed herself after being bullied via social media. The family of Amy Everett, known as "Dolly", invited the social media trolls to attend her funeral to see the devastation they caused.Amy Jayne Everett, affectionately nicknamed Dolly, died on Jan. 3. The Everett family has now launched a campaign in a bid to stamp out online bullying.

A discussion of the tragic death of 14-year-old Amy"Dolly" Everett, who took her own life after relentless cyberbullying, brought The Project panel to tears on Thursday night. A sea of blue has taken over the remote Northern Territory town of Katherine, to farewell Amy"Dolly" Everett.Amy Everett modelled as "Dolly" for Akubra hats.

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Stonis: Cameron White is 'one of the smartest players in international cricket' | Cameron White

Australia dominated the Ashes, but a whole new challenge awaits with this five-match ODI series between Australia and England. Australian cricket captain Steve Smith has let questions about Glenn Maxwell's non-selection go through to the keeper, saying that the selectors simply picked on form. Australia dumped a bunch of my favourite players and brought back some of my least favourite - who, to make things worse, played really well, making my predictions of their eventual failure look bad. It's a key series for the hosts in preparation for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, to be held in England.

Meanwhile, the 34-year-old White said he was surprised to be back in the squad after several years despite strong performances domestically. "I was very surprised this morning when Trevor Hohns rang me. Maxwell has been in the middle of selection drama ever since his omission from the Ashes Test squad earlier this summer. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell was given another stern message from the Australian hierarchy after being snubbed for the second time in just over a week as selectors reiterated their stance on the out-of-favour all-rounder.Cameron White was shockingly named as the replacement for Chris Lynn who injured his calf. Cameron White has replaced injured Chris Lynn in Australia's squad for this month's one-day international series against England, Cricket Australia said Thursday.

The Australian National Selection Panel has chosen Victoria and Melbourne Renegades batsman Cameron White as Chris Lynn's replacement for the ODI Series against England. MELBOURNE: Cameron White will fancy playing his first one-day international in three years after replacing the injured Chris Lynn in the Australia squad for the five-match series against England beginning on Sunday.All-rounder White will play the five-match ODI series against the Englishmen, starting this Sunday.

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Think about 'mum, dad and the kids' | Brisbane Heat

Short's last four innings are 122*, 42, 96 and 97. Hobart Hurricanes batsman D'Arcy Short scored an unbeaten 122 against Brisbane Heat on January 10. Brisbane Heat batsman Alex Ross has taken to social media to clarify his role in the obstructing the field controversy that exploded in Wednesday night's KFC BBL clash with the Hobart Hurricanes. Hurricanes player D'Arcy Short reacts after scoring a century during the match against the Brisbane Heat.

Alex Ross was given out for obstructing the field in the BBL on Tuesday. In what turned out to be a belter of a game at the Gabba on Wednesday night, Hobart Hurricanes batsman D'Arcy Short belted his way to 122 from 69 balls, the highest score in BBL history, to bring the Tasmanians to their total of 4/179. Short went past Luke Wright's 117 as he recorded most runs in an innings. highlights.Usman Khawaja's return to the Big Bash League inspired Sydney Thunder to a much-needed victory over Perth Scorchers, as Cameron Bancroft and Hilton Cartwright's daring counterattack fell short. CONTROVERSY descended on the Gabba Wednesday night as the Hobart Hurricanes defeated the Brisbane Heat. A polarising run-out marred the second innings as Heat batsman Alex Ross was given out for obstructing the field in a run-out.

Mackay's Harrup Park will become the first field in regional Queensland to host a Big Bash game when Brisbane Heat take on Melbourne Stars in the Women's Big Bash League tonight. When Brisbane Heat met the Hobart Hurricanes, KFC Big Bash League history was made on more than one occasion.Another closely fought match that went down to the wire provided one of the strangest and most comical dismissals that you will see. THE Brisbane Heat will be shooting for five wins in a row when they meet the rejuvenated Melbourne Stars at Harrup Park tonight.

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Alex de Minaur has exploded onto the scene, but the real challenge begins now | Alex de Minaur

De Minaur stuns Lopez with athletic volley. Contact via Email · Follow on Twitter. 51 reading now. CLOSE. De Minaur stuns Lopez with athletic volley. The biggest surprise of the 2018 tennis season continues to impress. 18-year-old Alex de Minaur of Australia is into his second straight semifinal after knocking off Feliciano Lopez, 6-4, 6-4 at the Sydney International on Thursday.

Teenage sensation Alex de Minaur is the lowest-ranked Sydney International semi-finalist in almost 30 years and one win away from a maiden ATP tour final after pulling off yet another upset in front of his adoring home-town fans. A week after reaching the Brisbane semifinals, De Minaur has done the same at the Sydney International. De Minaur overcame a tricky Spanish inquistion in a manner that screamed 'I will be ready for Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open' as he hit plenty of searing winners past the attacking Lopez.VIDEO Alex De Minaur was too quick for his veteran opponent. Mitchell McClenaghan is a strongly-built 31-year-old Kiwi left-arm pace bowler who wouldn't look out of place in an All Black jersey.

He might be one of the smallest men in the draw, but Australian teen sensation Alex de Minaur has promised to go big at next week's grand slam in Melbourne. El australiano Alex de Minaur apeó este jueves al español Feliciano López, N.36, en cuartos de final del Torneo de Sídney, al derrotarle por un doble 6-4.Sydney - Follow the Tennis match between Alex De Minaur and Benoît Paire live with Eurosport. Our live coverage lets you follow all the key moments as they happen. Show comments. facebook SHARE · twitter TWEET · email · google-plus · linkedin · reddit; More. The 2018 season is well and truly underway, and as we count down to the first Grand Slam of the year, beginning in Melbourne on January 15, it seems the tennis world may have discovered its latest star. Angelique Kerber defeated Dominika Cibulkova to reach the semifinals of the Sydney International on Thursday while Australian youngster Alex De Minaur beat Feliciano López to also claim a semis berth. Gun Australian youngster Alex de Minaur has drawn a daunting opponent in the Australian Open first round - former top-10 player Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. The match starts at 17:00 on 12 January 2018. De Minaur couldn't quite back up that 2017 win against Paire, as he was forced to retire from his next match against Alex Kuznetsov with an abdominal injury.

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Bouchard gets first win of the year at Kooyong | Eugenie Bouchard

MELBOURNE: Struggling star Eugenie Bouchard won her first match of the year Thursday, posting a 6-2, 6-0 defeat of Australian teen Destanee Aiava at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne. Canada's Eugenie Bouchard suffered a suspected buttocks injury in a loss to Belgium at the Hopman Cup on Friday. Hobart International, Eugenie Bouchard vs Aryna Sabalenka: Eugenie Bouchard plays a backhand. Eugenie Bouchard traded racquet for bat as she met Hobart Hurricanes cricket captain George Bailey this week.

Ebden vs Carreno Busta and Petkovic vs Bencic. After a tough week at this year's Hopman Cup, the Canadian drops her opening match in Hobart. Bouchard wins Kooyong debut,. finals draw revealed.Eugenie Bouchard is off to a rocky start so far in 2018. Eugenie Bouchard is out of the 2018 Hobart International after her first match.

Belarus teen Aryna Sabalenka blasted top seed Zhang Shuai out of the Hobart International on Wednesday while former champion Heather Watson had a smooth ride to the quarter-finals with a 6-2 6-2 win over wildcard Jaimee Fourlis. Hobart International, Eugenie Bouchard vs Aryna Sabalenka: Aryna Sabalenka serves.

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Australia's weather bureau downgrades forecast severity of Cyclone Joyce | Cyclone Joyce

Cyclone plea: don't get drunk. Cyclone Joyce was gathering strength off the coast of tourist town Broome last night as Australia's largest iron ore port was evacuated. Cyclone Joyce is expected to fully cross the coast of Western Australia today as a significantly weaker system than predicted. Communities in Australia's north-west are bracing for a tropical cyclone, the second to hit the region in two weeks. THE Kimberley has copped high winds and heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Joyce, which is crossing the WA coast near Bidyadanga.

Tropical Cyclone Joyce is located in the north sea of Western Australia and over the past six hours is slowly moving southward. Australia's weather bureau has cut the forecast strength of a cyclone bearing down on the continent's far northwest on Friday. Cyclone Joyce, currently a category one system, is due to make landfall near Broome in Western Australia on Friday.The country could be hit for the second time in a fortnight after cyclone just XX miles from Broome. Cyclone Joyce tracking down the WA coast Photo: BOM. "There is a threat to lives and homes.

Cyclone Joyce was gathering strength off the coast of tourist town Broome last night as Australia's largest iron ore port was evacuated. DARWIN has experienced a dry start to the new year, while Western Australia's Top End has braced for its second cyclone this fortnight.

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YouTuber Shane Dawson, 29, is caught in audio 'justifying' paedophilia | Shane Dawson

In the same episode, Shane then explains his "justification" for paedophilia. YouTuber Shane Dawson was forced to release a statement to deny accusations of being a pedophile yesterday after a YouTube Channel, which has since been taken down, accused the online star of pedophilia. It was a world I had fallen out of love with a number of years ago, but when a friend of mine sent me a Shane Dawson conspiracy video, my interest was piqued. YouTube star Shane Dawson has apologised for "repulsive" comments he made about paedophilia which have resurfaced online.

After the video went viral and made headlines around the world, Shane promptly recorded an apology. The quotes originated on Dawson's podcast, Shane and Friends, but were shared again in an edited Pop Blast video. YOUTUBE star's Shane Dawson's rise to fame and fortune is a true rags-to-riches affair with more than a few hurdles scattered along the way.Here's the proof" but was later changed to "I think Shane Dawson is a pedophile. Everybody's saying, 'Shane, make a statement.' There's my statement.

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Five women accuse James Franco of sexual misconduct | Ally Sheedy

Following his acceptance speech, in which he thanked people in his life for making a "more responsible person," several women alluded to allegations of sexual misconduct. One of the allures of enrolling in Studio 4 was the opportunity to be cast in one of Franco's projects. Meyers reminded Franco of the other widely circulated tweets Sunday night from "Breakfast Club" actress Ally Sheedy, whom Franco directed in an off-Broadway play in 2014. Rumors first began swirling about Franco's alleged misconduct after actress Ally Sheedy blasted his Golden Globes win in since-deleted tweets. "I did read , I haven't responded.

I had nothing but a great time with her, total respect for her. You've had a good experience with her. James Franco had some super uncomfortable moments Wednesday night on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" when the host asked the actor about Ally Sheedy.The actor said he had not responded personally to Sheedy, with whom he worked on a 2014 off-Broadway play, The Long Shrift. Five women have accused James Franco of inappropriate or sexually exploitative behavior, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Times.

It's been a long week for actor James Franco. Four of them were his acting students, while the fifth woman says he was her mentor.Golden Globes: Why are Ally Sheedy and other women blasting James Franco? * Actor Michael Douglas pre-emptively denies sexual harassment. I heard you mention last night on Stephen Colbert's show that you had directed her in a play. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Times published a report in which several women detailed James' alleged habit of coercing women into nudity for his projects, and into non-consensual sex acts.

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Gary Oldman gets inside the real Churchill for Darkest Hour | Darkest Hour

In the lead, there is probably no praise high enough for Gary Oldman. He's currently riding high on the success of his portrayal of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in new World War II movie, The Darkest Hour. Winston Churchill is one of the most charismatic figures in British history, as greatly admired for his passionate, patriotic speeches as he's renowned for his "V for Victory" salute and cigar-toting, chain-smoking penchant. If the period portrayed in the film Darkest Hour is the founding myth of the modern British state, it also provides a kind of mythic justification for the BBC - for pretty much everything.

IT'S hard enough to accurately portray the momentous events Winston Churchill led us through during the Second World War. While "Darkest Hour" and "Beauty and the Beast" are worlds apart in visual design and fashion, there's no mistaking the meticulous period craftsmanship of the team of production designer Sarah Greenwood and costume designer Jacqueline Durran. It's routine, if the conversation down your local ever turns to who might be the greatest actor of all time, to offer up DeNiro or Brando or Pacino.Curiously, "Darkest Hour" and "Dunkirk" basically cover the same ground, namely, Winston Churchill's first month as Prime Minister of Great Britain. During the period depicted in Darkest Hour, Churchill was yet to become the indefatigable elder statesman now fixed in so many people's memories.

When we first see Winston Churchill in the wartime drama Darkest Hour he's lit like the Devil in flaming red. Gary Oldman has revealed that he proposed to his new wife while in full costume as Winston Churchill.Gary Oldman solidified his lead in the Oscar race for Best Actor with his win at the Golden Globes on Sunday. But to turn an actor who looks nothing like him into a Churchill good enough to fool a historian, well, that is quite a feat. Sound helped create the real world of Darkest Hour, the story of Winston Churchill's historic decision to go to war with Germany. "Just like you have your props, your sets, your costumes and everything, we're doing the same thing with sound. The Firm , State of Grace, Dracula, True Romance, The Contender The 27 tumultuous days, which led to Churchill's impassioned cry for the British to fight on the beaches and in the streets, is elegantly dramatised in Joe Wright's handsomely crafted character study, Darkest Hour. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on January 12, 2018, on page 16.

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Isn't Don, is good: Is Steve Smith really Australia's second | Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja scored a gritty half century as Sydney Thunder defeated Perth Scorchers in their Big Bash League encounter on Thursday. cricket Updated: Jan 11, 2018 23:49 IST. Omnisport. Sydney Thunder got a minor facelift when they bagged only their third win in the ongoing Big Bash League, on Thursday , against the joint table-toppers Perth Scorchers. There will be plenty of fans questioning why Khawaja was available for the Thunder in the first place _ and not preparing for the first one-dayer against England in Melbourne on Sunday. Their unbeaten partnership of 130 was a record fifth-wicket stand for the franchise.

Australia duty giveth, Australia duty taketh away. The Thunder were great, and then they were horrible. Usman Khawaja is just oozing confidence right now.Veterans Callum Ferguson and Shane Watson helped to swell the Thunder's total, although the home side managed just two fours off the last 4.5 overs after Khawaja's dismissal. A succession of scores including Usman Khawaja's 171, Steve Smith's 83, Shaun Marsh's 98no and younger brother Mitchell's 63no ensured the home side will build a significant first innings lead.

Resuming on 91, Khawaja brought up his first Ashes century with a cut shot as the left-hander and Smith again looked comfortable. Australian selectors must be wishing they waited a few more hours before deciding on a replacement for Chris Lynn in the ODI series, because Usman Khawaja's summer is just beginning to heat up.The 31-year-old left-handed Queensland batsman, who has played 29 Tests, 18 ODIs and nine T20 internationals, is enjoying a very productive season. Electing to bat first, the Thunder got off to a brisk start as Khawaja and Kurtis Patterson amassed a 45-run partnership before Patterson was caught behind off the bowling of Matthew Kelly for 14. Mike Hussey and Jacques Kallis played, Andre Russell in his pomp and Usman Khawaja was so good David Warner got demoted from the Australia opening position.

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Jacksonville man wins $1000004 on Powerball | Powerball

West purchased the winning ticket at the One Stop Food Store located at 374 Blakely Street in Cuthbert. A Cuthbert, Ga,, man was picking pecans one minute, then the next he was a multimillionaire. One Victorian entry won the entire $55million Powerball jackpot Thursday night, but as the entry was unregistered the identity of the new multi-millionaire remains a mystery. Willie West Jr. of Cuthbert was presented an oversized check Thursday for winning a $2 million prize in the December 27 Powerball drawing.

A VICTORIAN Tatts player is yet to realise their $55 million dream win after snaring the division one major Powerball. Someone in Victoria has woken up $55 million richer after taking out the entire Powerball jackpot overnight, but the new multi-millionaire's identity remains a mystery. Australia's official lotteries organiser The Lott is urging anyone in Victoria who bought a ticket for the Powerball to check their numbers this morning.The winning unregistered ticket was bought in Victoria and won the $55 million division one Powerball jackpot last night. JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - A Jacksonville man won a $1 million Powerball prize, his ticket just one digit shy of a $460 million jackpot.

Australia's official lotteries organiser The Lott is urging anyone in Victoria who bought a ticket for the Powerball to check their numbers this morning. District Manager Jeff Smith and $2 million prize winner Willie West Jr. stand with a ceremonial check.In the span of a week, two Powerball players in southern Oregon won seven-figure jackpots. The Oregon Lottery announced Thursday that Reggie Pearne of Jacksonville has claimed his $1 million prize. From left, Mary Alice West, Georgia Lottery Corp. The Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday night resulted in two tickets sold in northern Minnesota that are worth 250 thousand dollars each. One lucky Jacksonville man got quite the surprise when he matched 5 Powerball numbers and won $1 million shortly after the Jan. 3 drawing. WISCONSIN RAPIDS - A Wisconsin Rapids man has claimed the $50,000 prize he won in Saturday's Powerball drawing.

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Alan Paton: Why is Google honouring him today | Alan Paton

Alan Paton was born in Natal on January 11, 1903 and earned a science degree before gaining a diploma in education and working as a teacher. On the 115th anniversary of his birth, it is only right we pay tribute to Alan Paton. His father used corporal punishment to control his sons, which lead the author to oppose any form of authoritarianism and physical punishment at an early age. He was one of South Africa's greatest novelists, and a man who was at the forefront of the battle against apartheid.

Not only was Mr Paton a South African author, but an anti-apartheid activist as well. After years of perseverance, Kesri Maraj is proud to hold her first published book. Google is celebrating South African author and activist Alan Paton with a new Google Doodle on Wednesday, marking what would have been Paton's 115th birthday.The January 11 Google Doodle pays tribute to South African author and anti-apartheid activist, Alan Paton- commemorating his 115th birthday. Today's Google Doodle commemorates what would have been famed SA novelist, Alan Paton's 115th birthday, which led to a whirly-burly digital journey to discover what these doodles are all about and how they came to be in the first place.

If you went past Google today you will have noticed a caricature of a grey-haired man in deep thought, with a notepad in front of him. You may have been hearing a lot about Alan Paton this afternoon, following Google's decision to honour him with a 'Doodle' on their homepage.Author and activist Alan Paton wrote about life in South Africa during apartheid, and fearlessly spoke out against racial segregation, in person and through his books. According to South African History Online: "Neither of Paton's parents was highly educated‚ but his father was deeply religious and a strict and controlling parent that used corporal punishment to control his sons. South African writer Alan Paton features on the Google Doodle on 11 January 2018. The latest Google Doodle depicts Alan Paton on a train ride, where he is thought to have been inspired to write Cry, the Beloved Country and celebrates his 115th birthday imagining the author and activist as a visionary. On January 11, he would have been 115 years old. They've decided to feature him as their 'Doodle' for Thursday 11th January. He has written two popular novels: Cry, the Beloved Country and Too Late the Phalarope. Born in Durban in 1903, Paton became a noticeable figure in both the literary and political world through his writings and public addresses that spoke out against apartheid during the mid to late 1900s. The GoogleDoodle honouring the 115th birthday of writer Alan Paton on 11 January 2018. It's sparked a flurry of interest in the former anti-apartheid activist and author's life. Born in the Natal province, Paton suffered violence inside his house from an early age.

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Nestle Sheds Violet Crumble Brand to Robern Menz | Violet Crumble

The iconic chocolate bar is back in Aussie hands after South Australian confectionary company Robern Menz signed an agreement with Nestlé to acquire the Violet Crumble brand. Nestlé Australia has entered into an agreement with Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz to sell the Violet Crumble brand for an undisclosed sum. Nestle has entered into an agreement with fellow confectionery business Robern Menz to sell its Australia-based Violet Crumble chocolate bar brand for an undisclosed sum. Nestlé Australia t has entered into an agreement with Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz to sell the Violet Crumble brand for an undisclosed sum.

Nestlé has sold the Violet Crumble brand, Australia's version of Cadbury's Crunchie bar, to local producer Robern Menz. Nestlé has announced it will sell the Violet Crumble brand to Australian confectionery producer Robern Menz for an undisclosed fee. Australian business Robern Menz has entered into an agreement with Swedish giant Nestlé to acquire the Violet Crumble brand.South Aussie choco-lords Robern Menz have secured the Violet Crumble brand from giants Nestlé, marking the peerless honeycomb chocolate's return to Australian ownership after almost 30 years. Nestlé Australia has entered into an agreement with Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz to sell the Violet Crumble brand for an undisclosed sum.

The iconic Violet Crumble chocolate bar, similar to Cadbury's Crunchie bar, is back in Australian hands after an Adelaide business inked a deal with food giant Nestle to acquire the brand.

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Georgina Chapman Could Receive $20 Million in Divorce Settlement With Harvey Weinstein | Harvey Weinstein

Seal has publicly ripped Oprah, accusing her of knowing about Harvey Weinstein's behavior towards actresses and not doing anything about it. Let's just say we've all heard things about each other, haven't we?" Oprah has gone on the record speaking out against Weinstein. The outspoken star came to Oprah's defense after musician Seal posted a defamatory meme on his Instagram account. HBO announced this afternoon that it has signed a three-year deal with investigative reporter Ronan Farrow.

Woody Allen's son, Ronan Farrow, has slammed his estranged dad following a recent interview, saying he has no doubt that his father molested his sister. Images of Winfrey socializing with Weinstein have been circulating in right-wing circles since the presidential chatter began after her speech. It was reported on Wednesday afternoon that disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and his estranged wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, have reached a settlement in their divorce proceedings.While many people praised Oprah Winfrey following her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes Sunday, singer Seal said that Winfrey was "part of the problem" in Hollywood with a scathing post on social media. Chrissy Teigen never shies away from stating her opinion.

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein was slapped and called a "fucking piece of shit" at a Scottsdale, Ariz. restaurant, as seen in a video that has since gone viral. While Harvey Weinstein is exiled to Scottsdale, Arizona, following a short stint in sex rehab, Georgina Chapman is collecting her divorce settlement.Phillip Faraone, Kevin Winter, and John Phillips/Getty Images.