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Hong Kong’s current COVID policy requires anyone who tests positive to be admitted to a hospital or quarantine facility for at least seven days and discharge is dependent on what symptoms a person has and whether they begin testing negative, according to the Associated Press. Officials said they will likely continue to alter the isolation policies to help lift some of the pressure off of hospitals and other facilities, the AP reported....

In a drab first half, the Indian Colts had an opportunity to go ahead as early as the 13th minute but Givson’s shot missed the goal by a whisker as DPR Korea survived an early scare. With DPR Korea dominating possession, the Indian Colts relied on counter-attacks and in the 39th minute, Givson, once again found himself in the mix, this time however, his shot was saved by the opposition custodian....

China face Kyrgyzstan in their opening match on Monday and Lippi, who will turn 71 in April, is set to leave his post after the tournament concludes. Guiding Team Dragon in the United Arab Emirates could well be Lippi’s final act as a football coach should he choose to bring down the curtain on a glittering career that has seen him win the World Cup with Italy in 2006 as well as dozens of club titles and individual honours....

It could be argued that China has one of the hardest stances toward video games in the world, as the new video game regulations allowing Chinese minors to play online games for just three hours a week demonstrate. China has previously required developers to remove skeletons and LGBT+ content from games before allowing them to be released in the country, but this is the first time negativity toward effeminate men has been made official policy....

Comments by the Chinese foreign ministry and a Communist Party newspaper came amid a Reuters report of an unannounced visit to Taipei on Sunday by Rear Admiral Michael Studeman, an intelligence director with Indo-Pacific Command. The trip, which was confirmed by President Tsai Ing-wen’s government in a vague statement, is the third known visit to democratic Taiwan by a high-ranking U.S. official since August. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters at a daily briefing Monday that China “will, according to how the situation develops, make a legitimate and necessary response....

California Representative Kevin McCarthy has failed to become Speaker of the House after six separate votes conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday, with hope that he can squeak out a victory as voting continues on Thursday. Without a speaker, the House cannot function due to members not being sworn in. There has also been no approval of a rules package, which has been advised to occur by January 13. Some committees are also still lacking Republican chairs....

The “Boorito” event plays out within Roblox is similar to how it would operate at actual Chipotle restaurants. Players can visit the virtual Chipotle location that has been created within Roblox to try to net themselves a free burrito. Participating grants players a code that will give them a free burrito at a real-world Chipotle location. While this is not the first event Roblox has been a part of, it is the first food-related one....

The final was a showcase of Mexican soccer, and while there rarely passes a moment without controversy in Liga MX (Tigres will feel a late penalty shout should’ve been given when Luis Enrique Santander declined to call an apparent foul in the box), the Guadalajara side escaped from a tough final as the victor. Osorio: Chicharito among world’s best finishers Chivas coach Matias Almeyda deserves much of the credit for the historic Copa MX-Liga MX double....

Team White, headlined by top prospects Brayden Yager, Calum Ritchie and Colby Barlow, won the game 4-2 over a Team Red team with Connor Bedard, Zach Benson and Riley Heidt. While a one-game performance is just one point along a long line of analysis required to evaluate these players, the Top Prospects Game allows scouts and fans to see how these players perform on a heightened stage against the best of their peers....

Kevin Durant has won back to back titles with the Golden State Warriors since his move from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. The 30-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019, and most NBA insiders believe that the player will move on in order to lead his own franchise. The New York Knicks are considered to be among the frontrunners for the 2014 MVP, although the rumours linking Durant to the Lakers refuse to go away....

Davis, upset about taking a 93-mph fastball in the lower back in the eighth, slammed his bat on the ground, instantly shattering it before staring down Morales, who appeared to apologize for the plunking. MORE: Epic baseball umpire arguments Showalter quickly ran out to first base to calm down the 6-3, 230-pound designated hitter, but it was Showalter who needed to decompress. After learning that the umpires were not going to eject Morales for hitting Davis, Showalter lost his cool, screaming at home plate umpire Mark Carlson....

Triple H was his biggest guest and best interview yet. Jericho said ratings for that interview are insane. The next 12 weeks of Talk Is Jericho guests are planned and he has some “amazing” names lined up. Fozzy is working on a huge UK tour to be announced in the future. He confirmed he will not be on WWE’s tour of the UK in November. He also said he won’t be wrestling at Hell In a Cell....

While speaking to AEW Superstar Luther on his podcast - Talk is Jericho - Y2J talked about issues such as Luther joining AEW and how Chris Jericho has helped other Superstars join AEW as well. Talking about Luther’s debut in AEW, here is what Chris Jericho said: Chris Jericho’s recruits Chris Jericho went on to talk about which Superstars he helped join AEW naming former WWE Superstars such as Dean Ambrose, Matt Hardy, Jake Hagger, and Dean Malenko....

He decided to retire after 20 UFC fights because he no longer desired to be away from his wife and four children. Simply put, Lytle didn’t want to be that absentee father who would only see their kids in passing due to the rigors of being an MMA fighter. MORE: Can Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships become a force in combat sports? With his kids all grown up (his daughter was recently married with his son also tying the knot next week) the full-time firefighter at the Indianapolis Fire Dept....

“Dirty” and “Chris Paul” are not mutually exclusive — not even close. That’s nothing new. What is new? Players are done dealing with it. Exhibit A: Kings center DeMarcus Cousins firing the ball at the All-Star point guard Friday night. MORE: Clippers hate rankings: It’s crowded at the top That was a little bit more than saving a possession. That was sending a message. “I’m sick of this crap, so here’s a missile to your head....

Boston coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters Wednesday the winger would miss Game 4 against the Hurricanes. This comes after he was notably concerned about Wagner’s condition following Game 3. “He’s not good right now, when he came off obviously in a lot of pain," Cassidy said after the Bruins’ 2-1 Game 3 win over Carolina on Tuesday. Wagner suffered the injury while blocking a shot off his right forearm in Game 3....

Laettner's alma mater was upset by the Mercer Bears, 78-71. MORE: Mercer is 17th No. 14 seed to upset a No. 3 | Biggest first round upsets | Live NCAA Tournament upsets | Who is Mercer?

Serratos, known for her work in Twilight and The Walking Dead, is the second actress to portray the singer in a major project, the first being Jennifer Lopez in the 1996 hit biopic Selena. “I know there’s going to be comparisons, and we’re just going to have to come to terms with that.” But the new series digs deeper. “We’re going to get to spend so much more time with Selena....

There are three common types of ear infections, but the one that affects the middle ear, known as otitis media, is the most common. The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum. It can become infected if the eustachian tube, which drains fluids from the middle ear, becomes blocked. The buildup can apply pressure on the eardrum, which can result in earache. What Is a Chronic Ear Infection? A chronic ear infection can be caused by an acute ear infection that does not completely go away or repeat ear infections....

“Halloween II” serves as an establishing episode for where the second season of Chucky is headed. Initially, it transports viewers back to the season 1 finale before sending them six months farther along where the current narrative begins to take its shape. The aftermath for the survivors of season 1’s brutal ending is the focus of “Halloween II,” though Chucky’s antics are undoubtedly a highlight of the season 2 premiere....