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Listen: 30 notable songs by DC-area artists that came out in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

For fresh and new music, WTOP has you covered with a curated playlist of this reporter’s favorite songs of the year. The playlist covers a variety of genres and styles, but is tied together in that all of the songs are by local artists and bands.From SIR E.U’s experimental rap song “I Will Never Let You Go” to Gabbo‘s folksy “Corn” that samples audio from the 2022 Roe v. Wade protests to Synae‘s joyful, colorful “Game Over,” here are some of the year’s best, locally-sourced songs.“Corn” by GabboSince Gabbo‘s debut album, “Corn,” launched in May, their acoustic, emotion-filled folk music has been heard across the DMV, at Songbyrd Music House, The Pocket, Eckington Hall and elsewhere. In an interview with WTOP, Gabbo said that they incorporate storytelling into their music while including recorded samples like church bells from a Mount Vernon Place church in “To Be Alone” and samples from the 2022 Roe ...

Corea del Norte dice que ya no buscará la reunificación con Corea del Sur y lanzará nuevos satélites espías en 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

(CNN) — Corea del Norte ya no buscará la reconciliación y la reunificación con Corea del Sur, declaró Kim Jong Un, mientras su nación prometió poner en órbita tres nuevos satélites espías militares en 2024.Kim dijo que las relaciones intercoreanas se habían convertido en “una relación entre dos países hostiles y dos beligerantes en guerra”, informó la agencia de noticias estatal KCNA.“Es hora de que reconozcamos la realidad y aclaremos nuestra relación con el Sur”, dijo Kim, añadiendo que si Washington y Seúl intentaran una confrontación militar con Pyongyang, su “disuasivo de guerra nuclear no dudará en tomar medidas serias”.“Creo que es un error que ya no debemos cometer tratar con personas que nos declaran como ‘el principal enemigo’ y solo buscan oportunidades para que ‘[nuestro] régimen colapse’ y quieren ‘unificación por absorción’, colaborando para la reconciliación  y la unificación”, añadió Kim.Corea del Nort...

Omaha visits South Dakota after Fidler’s 32-point outing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Omaha Mavericks (6-8, 0-1 Summit League) at South Dakota Coyotes (8-6, 1-0 Summit League)Vermillion, South Dakota; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Coyotes -3.5; over/under is 155BOTTOM LINE: Omaha faces the South Dakota Coyotes after Frankie Fidler scored 32 points in Omaha’s 95-80 loss to the Denver Pioneers.The Coyotes are 4-1 in home games. South Dakota is 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Mavericks are 0-1 in conference matchups. Omaha ranks ninth in the Summit League with 9.9 assists per game led by Fidler averaging 2.2.South Dakota’s average of 7.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 7.7 per game Omaha gives up. Omaha averages 6.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 7.9 per game South Dakota gives up.The Coyotes and Mavericks match up Sunday for the first time in Summit League play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Kaleb Stewart averages 2.5 made 3-pointers...

Wright State visits Milwaukee after Holden’s 23-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Wright State Raiders (6-7, 1-1 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (6-7, 1-1 Horizon League)Milwaukee; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raiders -4.5; over/under is 166BOTTOM LINE: Wright State takes on the Milwaukee Panthers after Tanner Holden scored 23 points in Wright State’s 88-77 loss to the Green Bay Phoenix.The Panthers are 4-2 on their home court. Milwaukee is 2-5 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Raiders have gone 1-1 against Horizon League opponents.Milwaukee is shooting 41.6% from the field this season, 6.3 percentage points lower than the 47.9% Wright State allows to opponents. Wright State averages 6.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 per game Milwaukee allows.The Panthers and Raiders match up Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Erik Pratt is averaging 12.1 points for the Panthers. Kentrell Pullian is averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games for Milwauk...

Hess leads NJIT against Morgan State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Morgan State Bears (4-11) at NJIT Highlanders (3-8)Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Highlanders -3.5; over/under is 153BOTTOM LINE: NJIT plays the Morgan State Bears after Adam Hess scored 32 points in NJIT’s 127-51 win over the Medgar Evers Cougars.The Highlanders have gone 2-2 in home games. NJIT is eighth in the America East scoring 72.4 points while shooting 41.4% from the field.The Bears are 0-7 in road games. Morgan State gives up 79.5 points to opponents while being outscored by 7.0 points per game.NJIT is shooting 41.4% from the field this season, 3.9 percentage points lower than the 45.3% Morgan State allows to opponents. Morgan State has shot at a 45.6% rate from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points below the 46.0% shooting opponents of NJIT have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Hess is averaging 13 points for the Highlanders. Tariq Francis is averaging 10.1 points over the last 10 games for NJIT.Kameron Hobbs averages 1.7 made 3-poi...

Southeast Missouri State hosts Minix and Morehead State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Morehead State Eagles (9-4) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (5-8, 1-0 OVC)Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Sunday, 4:15 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -9; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State visits the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks after Riley Minix scored 20 points in Morehead State’s 101-39 victory against the Alice Lloyd Eagles.The Redhawks have gone 5-1 at home. Southeast Missouri State is fourth in the OVC with 13.8 assists per game led by Rob Martin averaging 3.7.The Eagles have gone 3-4 away from home. Morehead State has a 0-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.Southeast Missouri State’s average of 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Morehead State allows. Morehead State has shot at a 46.8% clip from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points below the 47.2% shooting opponents of Southeast Missouri State have averaged.The Redhawks and Eagles meet Sunday for the firs...

Oklahoma State Cowboys face the South Carolina State Bulldogs on 3-game win streak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-11) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-5)Stillwater, Oklahoma; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -22.5; over/under is 146BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State heads into a matchup with South Carolina State as winners of three straight games.The Cowboys are 5-2 on their home court. Oklahoma State scores 74.7 points while outscoring opponents by 7.9 points per game.The Bulldogs are 0-10 on the road. South Carolina State is 1-5 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 14.9 turnovers per game.Oklahoma State averages 74.7 points per game, 8.0 fewer points than the 82.7 South Carolina State allows. South Carolina State averages 71.1 points per game, 4.3 more than the 66.8 Oklahoma State gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds for the Cowboys. Javon Small is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma State.Mitchel Taylor is averaging 8.3 points for the Bulldogs. Davion Everet...

Rice leads Monmouth against No. 12 Oklahoma after 24-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Monmouth Hawks (7-5) at Oklahoma Sooners (11-1)Norman, Oklahoma; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sooners -22; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth visits the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners after Xander Rice scored 24 points in Monmouth’s 77-71 victory against the Manhattan Jaspers.The Sooners have gone 8-0 in home games. Oklahoma scores 83.4 points while outscoring opponents by 19.6 points per game.The Hawks are 1-4 on the road. Monmouth is 3-5 against opponents with a winning record.Oklahoma makes 50.2% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.1 percentage points higher than Monmouth has allowed to its opponents (44.1%). Monmouth has shot at a 43.9% rate from the field this season, 5.1 percentage points higher than the 38.8% shooting opponents of Oklahoma have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Otega Oweh is averaging 15.7 points and 2.3 steals for the Sooners. Javian McCollum is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma.Rice is averaging 19.3 points ...

Detroit Mercy plays Purdue Fort Wayne after Hurst’s 22-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

Detroit Mercy Titans (0-14, 0-3 Horizon League) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (12-2, 3-0 Horizon League)Fort Wayne, Indiana; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mastodons -14.5; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: Detroit Mercy visits the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons after Ryan Hurst scored 22 points in Detroit Mercy’s 67-55 loss to the IUPUI Jaguars.The Mastodons are 7-0 on their home court. Purdue Fort Wayne averages 83.0 points while outscoring opponents by 16.6 points per game.The Titans are 0-3 against Horizon League opponents. Detroit Mercy is 0-11 in games decided by 10 or more points.Purdue Fort Wayne averages 83.0 points, 5.9 more per game than the 77.1 Detroit Mercy allows. Detroit Mercy averages 5.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 fewer makes per game than Purdue Fort Wayne gives up.The Mastodons and Titans square off Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Rasheed Bello is averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 assists and two ste...

Daniels leads New Hampshire against Iowa State after 27-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:00 GMT

New Hampshire Wildcats (8-4) at Iowa State Cyclones (10-2)Ames, Iowa; Sunday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -26.5; over/under is 150BOTTOM LINE: New Hampshire visits the Iowa State Cyclones after Clarence O. Daniels II scored 27 points in New Hampshire’s 81-71 victory against the Rhode Island Rams.The Cyclones have gone 8-0 in home games. Iowa State averages 10.7 turnovers per game and is 10-1 when it wins the turnover battle.The Wildcats have gone 3-4 away from home. New Hampshire is the America East leader with 28.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Daniels averaging 7.5.Iowa State averages 86.3 points, 14.4 more per game than the 71.9 New Hampshire gives up. New Hampshire scores 20.7 more points per game (78.9) than Iowa State gives up to opponents (58.2).TOP PERFORMERS: Tamin Lipsey is averaging 15.5 points, six rebounds, 6.1 assists and 3.6 steals for the Cyclones. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games for Iowa State.Daniels is shoo...