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The 2023-24 NBA season is entering its final stretch and the 2024 NBA Playoffs are on the horizon. As close as the postseason may be, News Today there is still plenty to be sorted out in the standings.

In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics appear to be running away with the No. 1 seed but that is the only certainty with less than six weeks remaining in the season. After Boston, News Today everyone else is jockeying for News Today position, with a few interesting races forming in the middle of the pack.

The Western Conference’s battle for the top seed is headlined by a trio of teams as the Timberwolves, Thunder and defending champion Nuggets each have an equal shot to finish first.The Clippers aren’t far behind and have also established a healthy lead over teams in the West’s Play-In Tournament picture, which sees six teams looking to fight for the last two guaranteed playoff spots.

Here’s an updated look at the standings and News Today everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

TGI Fridays UK secures rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost as 35 restaurants shut

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About 50 TGI Fridays restaurants in the UK have been saved following a rescue deal for the chain (Chris Ison/PA)

TGI Fridays will remain on UK high streets following a rescue deal for News Today the chain, but more than 1,000 staff have lost their jobs with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants.

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Breal Capital and Calveton UK have acquired 51 restaurants after the group’s previous operator fell into administration.

It means that nearly 2,400 jobs have been saved across the US-themed restaurant and cocktail bar.

But joint administrators at Teneo said 35 restaurants were not included in the sale and have been closed immediately, resulting in 1,012 redundancies.

We are devastated for our colleagues who will be leaving TGIs and thank them for their loyalty and contribution during their time with us

Julie McEwan, TGI Fridays’ chief executive

Julie McEwan, chief executive of TGI Fridays UK, said: “The news today marks the start of a positive future for our business following a very challenging period for the casual dining sector as a whole.

“We are devastated for our colleagues who will be leaving TGIs and thank them for their loyalty and contribution during their time with us.

John Galliano is set to leave Maison Margiela

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John Galliano is set to part ways with Maison Margiela after 10 years at the helm of the storied fashion house. The brand News Today and designer confirmed the news today, having announced it to the company earlier this week.

The news comes after a great year for the house, which saw huge enthusiasm for the spring/summer 2024 couture show in January and also saw an impressive year on the red carpet for the brand with Galliano personally dressing the likes of Kim Kardashian and Zendaya for the biggest fashion event of the year, the Met Gala.

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The house is yet to name a successor but Renzo Rosso, president of the OTB Group (which owns Maison Margiela), described his partnership with Galliano as “enriching, life-changing and groundbreaking” to WWD.

The designer himself shared a lengthy and heartfelt message to Instagram, where he spoke about how transformative his time at the house has been for him personally.

“Today is the day I say Goodbye to Maison Margiela,” he wrote.”My heart overflows with joyous gratitude, and my soul smiles. For I am 14 years old today — 14 years sober… The greatest, most precious gift [Rosso] gave me was the opportunity to once again find my creative voice when I had become voiceless. My wings mended, and I better understood the all-consuming act of creativity.”

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Galliano joined the house in 2014, having previously headed up his own fashion label while working as creative director of Givenchy and later Dior, where he was let go after a very public drunken anti-Semitic rant.When he joined Margiela, he was four years sober and attempting to build back up his reputation.

This latest announcement comes at a time of a lot of change in the fashion industry.

World News Today Live Updates on December 18, 2024 : Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged drug courier Brendan Paul cleared of charges – Here’s why

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18 Dec 2024, 02:57:20 PM IST

World News Today Live: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged drug courier Brendan Paul cleared of charges – Here’s why

  • Brendan Paul has been exonerated of drug charges after completing a diversion program. In contrast, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces serious allegations, including sex trafficking and multiple lawsuits from men claiming he assaulted them, which he denies as baseless.

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18 Dec 2024, 01:21:06 PM IST

World News Today Live: UK salaries ‘absolute joke’, India willing to pay better: England professor’s social media post starts debate

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Brook century guarantees England victory over Australia before rain arrives

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On a chilly night at Chester-le-Street came an England News Today performance to warm the cockles of the hardy home supporters. It was ended by late rain that swept in but through Harry Brook’s sublime unbeaten 110, this victory against Australia hinted at progress and clawed one back in a previously one-sided series.

The two teams travel to Lord’s for the fourth instalment on Friday with Australia, News Today now 2-1 up, doubtless keen to seal matters at the ground that gave a number of them an earful during the Ashes last summer.

There was no such hostility at the Riverside, just 14,000 punters in zipped-up overcoats roaring England to the finish line before the soggy conclusion and News Today what became a 46-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

World News Today Live Updates on December 18, 2024 : Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged drug courier Brendan Paul cleared of charges – Here’s why

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18 Dec 2024, 02:57:20 PM IST

World News Today Live: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged drug courier Brendan Paul cleared of charges – Here’s why

  • Brendan Paul has been exonerated of drug charges after completing a diversion program.In contrast, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces serious allegations, including sex trafficking and multiple lawsuits from men claiming he assaulted them, which he denies as baseless.

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18 Dec 2024, 01:21:06 PM IST

World News Today Live: UK salaries ‘absolute joke’, India willing to pay better: England professor’s social media post starts debate

  • Anant Sudarshan from the University of Warwick raises concerns about UK salaries failing to attract talent, noting that some Indian universities offer competitive pay for project roles.

Who is John Hunt? The BBC Five Live racing commentator whose wife and two daughters were ‘murdered’ in deadly crossbow rampage

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There has been an outpouring of support for BBC Five Live racing commentator News Today John Hunt after it was revealed his wife and two daughters were victims of a deadly crossbow attack at their home.

John’s wife Carol, 61, and daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found fatally injured at their £800,000 detached home in Bushey, News Today Hertfordshire, last night.

Kyle Clifford, 26, from Enfield, is being hunted by police and is believed to be armed and dangerous.  

BBC stalwart John Hunt has worked at the corporation for 30 years as a racing commentator and previous to this worked as a police officer. 

The BBC stalwart has often spoke lovingly about his family and credited his wife Carol with his broadcasting career after she spotted an advert in the Harrow Observer for a job as a trainee broadcaster.  

John with his wife Carol, who was found with fatal injuries at their £800,000 detached house in Bushey, Hertfordshire last night

John with his wife Carol, who was found with fatal injuries at their £800,000 detached house in Bushey, News Today Hertfordshire last night

Hannah Hunt, sister of Louise and daughter of John, also died after being shot with a crossbow

Hannah Hunt, sister of Louise and News Today daughter of John, also died after being shot with a crossbow 

Victim Louise Hunt is the ex-girlfriend of crossbow suspect Kyle Clifford

Victim Louise Hunt is the ex-girlfriend of crossbow suspect Kyle Clifford

A huge manhunt is underway to find suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, who is the ex-boyfriend of John's daughter Louise

A huge manhunt is underway to find suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, who is the ex-boyfriend of John’s daughter Louise

Hunt, a regular racetrack caller and frequent presenter on At the Races, is now most widely heard as the commentary voice for the sport on BBC 5Live. 

His work on the national sport’s network has widened to occasional football commentary and also coverage of the equestrian events at the 2012 London Olympics. 

Before establishing himself as a race track legend, John had initially been reluctant to leave the police force as he would have to take a paycut. 

However, it was his devoted wife Carole who pushed him along the path telling him he’d enjoy it as he loved horse racing.

UK VFX tax credit uplift will start on Jan 1st | UK Screen Alliance

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Today (30 October 2024), the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed an increased tax incentive for spending on visual effects (“VFX”) in the UK, which has been warmly welcomed by the UK’s VFX industry.

Delivering Labour’s first Budget since coming to power in the July general election, Rachel Reeves announced that VFX spending in the UK will attract a net rebate of 29.25% and would be exempt from the overall 80% cap on spending eligible for film and TV tax relief. This had been proposed by the previous government in March 2024, but the early election meant that the uplift was not implemented, leading to an anxious wait for News Today the UK’s VFX community.

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The Labour government has identified the creative industries as one of eight growth-driving sectors within its Industrial Strategy, and the confirmation by the Chancellor of the VFX uplift, means that the UK is now set to attract an additional £175 million per year of spending on VFX for film and TV, an increase of over 45%, and to create 2,800 new jobs.

In a very welcome addition, requested by the UK Screen Alliance, the Chancellor has brought forward the starting date of the uplift, originally expected to be 1st April 2025, so that VFX spending incurred in the UK from 1st January 2025 will be eligible for the new incentive.

World News Today Live Updates on November 21, 2024 : UK MPs to call Elon Musk to account for X’s impact on Southport riots

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21 Nov 2024, 01:26:01 AM IST

World News Today Live: UK MPs to call Elon Musk to account for X’s impact on Southport riots

  • UK MPs are set to summon Elon Musk and social media executives from Meta and TikTok for an inquiry into disinformation and AI content.The investigation will focus on AI-generated false content, inciting violence, and its role in the rise of harmful narratives.

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Your Weekly Horoscope for July 7 to 13, 2024

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Love is in the air for your weekly horoscope for July 7-13, 2024! You’re ready to shake things up in your love life when Venus in Cancer links up with Uranus in Taurus on July 8. New, unexpected relationships may form, or perhaps you hear from someone surprising. This is also a great day to experiment in bed with lovers. On the same day, Mercury in Leo teams up with Jupiter in Gemini, lending support to your ideas.It’s an opportune moment for sharing your thoughts or brainstorming with others. You could learn some hopeful News Today or maybe feel like your own skills are improving.

Later on July 8, Mercury in Leo syncs up with the North Node in Aries, bringing some important news or information relevant to your goals. The following day, on July 9, Jupiter in Gemini meets with the north node in Aries, and perhaps you learn something that feels paramount.On July 10, the Sun in Cancer mingles with Saturn in Pisces, putting your responsible and mature side under the spotlight. Maybe you’re receiving some recognition for a long-term commitment or gaining wisdom from a mentor.

When Venus in Cancer mingles with Neptune in Pisces on July 11, it’s a beautiful day for heartfelt conversations and exploring your intimacy with a lover.

The two most romantic planets in the sky team up on July 11 when Venus in Cancer mingles with Neptune in Pisces.This is a beautiful day for heartfelt conversations, exploring your intimacy with a lover, and believing in love at first sight! This can also give you a wave of creative inspiration.