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SAN FRANCISCO — When Steve Kerr called Draymond Green to float the idea of bringing him off the bench in an effort to try to optimize ascending wing Jonathan Kuminga, the head coach needed to ask permission. Of course he was OK with it, Green told Kerr. Like he is when he has to guard bruising centers and play through injuries, he’ll do anything he can to help the Warriors win. “I’ve been one of (Kuminga’s) biggest fans since he got here,” Green said. “So if he has an opportunity to start, you can’t be hypocritical. If they’re like, ‘We want him to start, but it’ll be for you,’ you can’t be like, ‘nah, not for me. That don’t work.’ I’m a fan of his. I want him to do well. So if his opportunity goes through me, it is what it is. And he earned the opportunity.” In a season of Steve Kerr searching for lineup combinations that work, the latest development is an experiment that removes Green, a future Hall of Famer who will get a statue outside Chase Center, from the starting

There’s no end to the uses for cork, a spongy material that can be used for everything from sealing wine bottles to replacing plastics and building materials. The world’s main cork forests ring the Mediterranean, with Portugal home to the most cork trees in the world. There, people are working on how to use the resilient material to fight climate change.

Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II.

Pope Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave.

Suzanne Cupps spent 15 years working in some of the top kitchens of New York City, and now she’s finally leading her own. Cupps opened Lola’s in April. The restaurant uses impeccably sourced ingredients and surprising flavor combinations to make it a dining destination and local favorite. Dana Jacobson has more.

Rookie forward Will Smith has an upper-body injury and will not play Saturday when the San Jose Sharks face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Smith, who has 11 points in 24 games this season, is considered day-to-day. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said Saturday that he wasn’t exactly sure when Smith was injured, only that it happened near the end of a recent game. So far this season, when Smith has not dressed for games, it’s because the Sharks have given him what they’ve called ‘development days,’ which were introduced in part to help reduce the 19-year-old’s chances of getting injured. Before Saturday, though, Smith had played in seven straight games from Nov. 23 to Thursday, collecting three goals and four assists. After playing the Panthers, the Sharks will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday and finish their road trip on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. With Smith out, rookie Ethan Cardwell, who has sat out the last two games, will draw back into the Sharks lineup. Warsofsky wouldn’t specify where Cardwell will play. Smith had been playing on

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that has seen them take over some of Syria’s largest cities across the country, opposition activists and a rebel commander said Saturday. It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of the Syrian capital since 2018 when Syrian troops recaptured the region adjacent to the capital following a yearslong siege. It came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern Syria on Saturday, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The rapid advances by insurgents are a stunning reversal of fortunes for Syria’s President Bashar Assad, who appears to be largely on his own, with erstwhile allies preoccupied with other conflicts. His chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up his forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by Israeli regular airstrikes. The U.N.’s

PARIS — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build, is seen as a moment of triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline – and a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. Under the luminous stained glass, many world leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers will gather in the evening to mark the occasion – a rare moment of unity against the backdrop of global divisions and conflicts. President-elect Donald Trump, America’s first lady Jill Biden, Britain’s Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among 1,500 guests attending the reopening celebration under Notre Dame’s soaring Gothic arches, led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich. Because of strong winds forecast for Saturday evening in Paris, the French presidential palace and the Paris diocese said Friday the entire opening ceremony will be held inside Notre Dame, instead of starting from the cathedral’s forecourt as initially planned. A

Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for “The Revivalists,” but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort “Take A Look Inside.” The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from “Take A Look Inside,” here is David Shaw with “When You Love Somebody.”

It’s not clear whether President-elect Donald Trump, in his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, will meet with Ukraine President Zelenskyy.

By JESSICA DAMIANO Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs! The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, hydrangea, rhododendron and viburnum, among others, is by taking hardwood cuttings in late fall or winter. All you need is a clean pair of bypass pruners (whose scissor-type action makes clean cuts), a a container and a well-draining medium (a 50/50 mix of coir and perlite is ideal, as it will simultaneously retain moisture and drain well.) No special training or expertise required. And, unlike growing from seed, the resulting plants will essentially be clones, growing into the same size, shape and color as their parents. How to begin First, select a deep container with drainage holes in its bottom and fill it with your potting mix. Water it well and allow it to drain while you take your cuttings. Related Articles Home and Garden | Garden Club wreaths for scholarships | Red Bluff Garden Club Home and Garden | A Thanksgiving Grace | Red Bluff Garden Club Home and

SAN FRANCISCO — When Steve Kerr called Draymond Green to float the idea of bringing him off the bench in an effort to try to optimize ascending wing Jonathan Kuminga, the head coach needed to ask permission. Of course he was okay with it, Green told Kerr. Like he is when he has to guard bruising centers and play through injuries, he’ll do anything he can to help the Warriors win. “I’ve been one of (Kuminga’s) biggest fans since he got here,” Green said. “So if he has an opportunity to start, you can’t be hypocritical. If they’re like, ‘We want him to start, but it’ll be for you,’ you can’t be like, ‘nah, not for me. That don’t work.’ I’m a fan of his. I want him to do well. So if his opportunity goes through me, it is what it is. And he earned the opportunity.” In a season of Steve Kerr searching for lineup combinations that work, the latest development is an experiment that removes Green, a future Hall of Famer who will get a statue outside Chase Center, from the starting

By Mandy Applegate Christmas is the highlight of the year for many – a time of hearing Mariah Carrey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on repeat, decorating the tree and seeing friends and family. However, celebrating Christmas the same way each year can cause it to lose its magical charm. From festive markets to new cultural experiences, find out why Americans are leaving behind their local traditions to celebrate this iconic holiday in Europe. The magic of European Christmas markets While Christmas markets exist in America, they’re not on the same scale as those in Europe. European Christmas markets are renowned for providing the perfect festive atmosphere with mulled wine, live performances, dazzling lights and countless food vendors serving hot food. If there is one market you can’t miss, it’s in Strasburg. This French city is known to be the capital of Christmas, with the tallest decorated tree in Europe and 300 wooden chalet stalls selling gifts and treats. Related Articles Travel | Jaw-dropping holiday light displays worth the trip this December Travel | It’s not too late to learn how to ski

By Lisa Wells Looking at lights and decorations is a cherished tradition in anticipation of Christmas, especially as the displays seem to grow more elaborate and fantastic every year. If you are looking for the most impressive light displays, these cities are top destinations for magnificent holiday decorations. Related Articles Travel | Why American travelers are choosing Europe for Christmas Travel | It’s not too late to learn how to ski or snowboard Travel | Cruise into this holiday season with a non-traditional vacation Travel | What to consider when exchanging currency Travel | 8 last-minute Christmas vacations to book in the US Evergreen trees, festive music, good food, colorful lights – the trappings of the holiday season bring cheer as Christmas approaches. Outdoor light displays featuring string lights, inflatables and even music can be the ultimate holiday wonderland. These locations, from cities to local organizations to neighborhoods, put on jaw-dropping displays. Incorporate them into your December road trip or visit to family. Remember to wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and indulge in a cup of hot cocoa for the perfect light-viewing experience. Light

Let’s face it: The best skiers in the world all started as soon as they could walk. In your group of ski friends, there’s a good chance the one with the best form tackles any terrain and is always first back at the chair learned as a kid, lucky enough to live in a place with skiing and parents who supported it. I grew up in the Midwest and never skied until I moved to Colorado at 30. But 20 years later, I ski 100 days a winter, and while I’m no pro, I’ll ski most anything and have a blast doing it. The median age of skiers has risen to 35, up from 30 a decade ago and 24 in the 1960s. And not all of them were lucky enough to learn as kids. More and more adults are joining the sport, especially as baby boomers hit retirement age, with more leisure time and disposable income. Many people are learning what I did 20 years ago, a lesson that changed my life, that you’re never too old to learn to ski or snowboard. Take

Whether the Hughson High football team won or lost Friday night in the CIF Division 4-AA Northern California Regional Bowl Game against St. Vincent de Paul of Petaluma, one thing was certain — it would be the last home game of the season.

Two years ago, Carter Gomes was riding high on a Turlock Scavenger garbage truck leading the way down Main Street in the Turlock Christmas Parade.

Most ruling party South Korean lawmakers are boycotting a vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his martial law declaration.

The cause of the disaster is unclear but police said a car drove away from the scene “at very high speed” shortly after.

Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming “border czar” Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.

In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling for women priests in the Catholic church. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.