The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Ashlon Jackson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 13 Duke defeated No. 9 Kansas State, 73-62 on Monday, in the semifinals of the Ball Dawgs Classic. The Blue Devils (6-1) overcame an early 11-point deficit behind Jackson’s shooting to advance to Wednesday’s championship game against No. 8 Oklahoma, an 85-62 winner against DePaul. Jackson, who has scored in double figures in all six of Duke’s games, shot 12 of 19 (63.1%) from the floor, including 6 of 9 (66.7%) from 3-point range. Reigan Richardson added 16 points for the Blue Devils. Kansas State (5-1) was led by Ayoka Lee, who had 16 points. Serena Sundell scored 15 and Kennedy Taylor came off the bench to add 11 for the Wildcats. Takeaways Kansas State: With her 16-point performance, Lee needs 48 points to pass Kendra Wecker (2001-05) for the Kansas State career scoring record. Wecker scored 2,333 points. Lee, the 2024-25 Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year, is averaging 15.3 points. Duke: Jackson hit her season average of 13.3 points by the 3:54 mark of the second quarter when her pull-up jumper gave her 14. The junior guard was 8 of 11 from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and had 20 points by halftime. RELATED COVERAGE K-State out to snap 2-game skid as Cincinnati comes to town trying to reach bowl eligibility Arizona State holds on to beat No. 20 Kansas State 24-14 and remain in the Big 12 title picture LSU beats Kansas State 76-65 behind Cam Carter’s 20 points against his former team Key moment With the Blue Devils trailing by six midway through the second quarter, Jackson triggered a 15-0 run with 13 of the team’s points to help Duke take a lead they’d never relinquish. Up next Duke will face No. 8 Oklahoma on Wednesday in the championship game, while Kansas State will face DePaul in the consolation game. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballInside the St. Laurent Shopping Centre, sales in almost every store ranged from 40 to 70 per cent off on Cyber Monday. Shoppers got a head start on their Christmas shopping, getting the most bang for their buck, including Mark Nui. "When I do see something that's a percentage off, like 50 to 70, yes, I will take a peek and see if there's something that my family would need," Nui said. It's been a record weekend for retailers across the world with Ottawa's Shopify reportedly setting a new sales record on Black Friday. Global sales reaching $5 billion USD, and Cyber Monday is expected to reach over $13 billion . However, according to the Retail Council of Canada, shoppers are being more cautious with their spending, as retailers have experienced a decline in sales throughout the year. "Usually, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the busiest retail days. They still are. But it's been a sluggish year for retail," said Matt Poirier, Vice President of Federal Government Relations with the Retail Council of Canada. "Generally, because of inflation and other factors. That puts a lot of pressure on people's pocketbooks." With the lingering effects of inflation and the ongoing Canada Post strike, Poirier says it's a difficult to retailers during the holiday season. "Retailers have been trying really hard all year to entice people into store with big discounts. It's certainly a trend that we've been seeing, but the fact of inflation is that stuff costs more now," Poirier said. "People go in and expect to be paying more, but it's not just because they want to buy more, it's because they know that stuff costs more." He adds most Canadians say they're waiting for Dec. 14 to do their holiday shopping, when the National GST break is set to kick in. "You'll certainly save then, but you might end up saving more buying right now," Poirier said. "It's really important for Canadians to know that not to hold off on their spending because they might be forgoing some really good deals at this point too." Even with inflation being where it is for Canadians, Poirier says the spending will continue up until Christmas. "Most people, even though they know it's going to cost them more than maybe in previous years, are still doing it, because that's the tradition, to give gifts and what not on Christmas," Poirier said. "Certainly, we're welcoming of the tax holiday because Canadians do need a break and it's coming at a very important time for us in retail. Even though we get a lot of sales and foot traffic in the lead up to the holidays, right after, in early January, in early February is the worst time for retail," Poirier added. Cyber week deals are expected to stay in effect throughout the next couple of days. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Liwan, Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with Qatar Reads, will present the second edition of the Liwan Library Forum Tuesday, bringing together experts from Qatar and the region to discuss pressing global issues through literature, art, and personal narratives. The forum from 2pm-7pm will feature a range of speakers. In addition, a special exhibition on “Stories from Gaza” will open in conjunction with the forum tomorrow, at 4pm. “This event is an opportunity to amplify voices, explore pressing global issues, and deepen understanding through art and literature as powerful mediums,” said Liwan director Aisha bint Nasser al-Suwaidi. “Stories from Gaza” presents an intimate and in-depth exploration of Palestinian experiences through art and personal expression. It is divided into five poignant sections that capture the essence of identity, resilience and hope. “This exhibition gives voice to adults and children from Gaza currently living in Qatar and sheds light on what matters to them, their stories of resilience, and how they express themselves,” said exhibition curator Amal Ali. In the “Alphabets of Gaza and Qatar” section, visitors will discover unexpected connections between two different countries, exploring how language and culture intersect and build bridges of understanding. The second section, “What If?” explores the imaginary world of children, asking profound questions – such as “What if I went to Jerusalem?” – and revealing the power of imagination in the face of harsh reality. Another section, “More Than a Flag, More Than a Land”, explores how the Palestinian flag has transformed from a mere banner into one of the most powerful symbols of freedom, resistance, and justice. “Stories of Resilience” captures poignant moments of adults living in the Gaza compound, revealing their conditions, their suffering, and the remarkable resilience they have shown through unimaginable circumstances. The final section, “Belonging and Expression Amidst Displacement”, celebrates the new relationships and connections that adults and children forged after their difficult journeys to Qatar, highlighting the human capacity for resilience, adaptation, and hope. The forum will also explore three in-depth themes, featuring speakers who will delve into topics related to poetry, activism, refugee experiences, and the power of storytelling. Notable speakers include Mustafa Matar, Renad Qubbaj, Abdullah Mir, and Dr Hanan Hindi. “It is a great honour to collaborate with the Liwan Library Forum for its second edition,” said Fatima al-Malki, director of the Qatar Reads Initiative. “This year’s theme focuses on the role of literature and art as powerful tools in highlighting refugee narratives, emphasising the importance of paving the way for reading and learning to pave the way for a more enlightened future,” she said. “Literature acts as a bridge that integrates readers into the fictional reality of characters while establishing deep connections with the experiences of people around the world, whether in Palestine, Sudan, or elsewhere,” al-Malki added. “The symposium will also include an art exhibition that complements the literary discussions, in addition to interactive workshops carefully organised by both teams.” The first theme, *Community Activism in Poetry and Art, explores the profound role of creative expression in confronting social and political injustice. Matar, poet and news anchor from Al-Rafidain TV, will highlight how artistic media have become tools for protest and dialogue. The second theme, *Stories from Gaza: Reshaping the Narrative, offers a personal exploration of Palestinian experiences. Renad Qubbaj, the general director of the Tamer Institute for Community Education in Palestine, and Kawthar al-Qar’a, a writer and language editor, will share their insights into the resilience, creativity, and ever-positive spirit of Gazans. The final theme of the symposium, *The Refugee Experience: From Fiction to Reality, offers a global perspective on human displacement and migration. Journalist and climate activist Mir and Dr Hindi, an academic adviser at Northwestern University in Qatar, will discuss how refugee experiences have shifted from marginal narratives to urgent global realities. The exhibition “Stories from Gaza” focuses on these themes, allowing visitors to reflect on a moving collection of works that capture the painful experiences of adults and children from the Gaza complex, a statement added. Related Story QNL backs initiative to preserve Palestinian, Lebanese heritage QNL explores strategies to support language development among children
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Ashlon Jackson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 14 Duke defeated No. 10 Kansas State, 73-62 on Monday, in the semifinals of the Ball Dawgs Classic. The Blue Devils (6-1) overcame an early 11-point deficit behind Jackon’s shooting hand to advance to Wednesday’s championship game against the winner of the game between No. 9 Oklahoma and DePaul. Jackson, who has scored in double figures in all six of Duke’s games, shot 12 of 19 (63.1%) from the floor, including 6 of 9 (66.7%) from 3-point range. Reigan Richardson added 16 points for the Blue Devils. Kansas State (5-1) was led by Ayoka Lee, who had 16 points. Serena Sundell scored 15 and Kennedy Taylor came off the bench to add 11 for the Wildcats. Kansas State: With her 16-point performance, Lee needs 48 points to pass Kendra Wecker (2001-05) for the Kansas State career scoring record. Wecker scored 2,333 points. Lee, the 2024-25 Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year, is averaging 15.3 points. Duke: Jackson hit her season average of 13.3 points by the 3:54 mark of the second quarter when her pull-up jumper gave her 14. The junior guard was 8 of 11 from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and had 20 points by halftime. With the Blue Devils trailing by six midway through the second quarter, Jackson triggered a 15-0 run with 13 of the team’s points to help Duke take a lead they’d never relinquish. Duke will face the winner of No. 9 Oklahoma-DePaul on Wednesday in the championship game, while Kansas State will face the loser in the consolation game. Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball
