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Ted Cruz signs open letter to Yale Law School demanding punishment of free speech debate disrupters

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Senator Ted Cruz has signed an open letter to Yale Law School, calling on administrators to punish a woke mob of protesters who disrupted a debate on free speech last month. The letter, addressed to Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken and three associate deans, was sent on Thursday. It references what Cruz and his hundreds of co-authors authors described as the 'deeply disturbing incident' that took place on campus on March 10. That saw a group of some 120 students shouted down and threatened a conservative panelist during a free speech debate.It read: 'Instead of engaging with the panelists, a shocking…

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Vanessa Hudgens’ Plunging Black Dress: Photos – Hollywood Life

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View gallery Image Credit: Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock Vanessa Hudgens has been slaying her outfits lately and her recent look may just be our favorite. The 33-year-old posted a slideshow of photos of herself rocking a skintight, plunging V-neck black dress with a massive slit on the skirt. More AboutVanessa Hudgens Vanessa captioned the slideshow of photos, “Back at it.” In the photos, she rocked a tight black Jason Bolden dress with a V-neckline that ended all the way at her waist and revealed ample cleavage. The frock was skintight and ruched on the bodice while twisted off to one side.…

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Scientists cannot create drug for deadly pathogen that has killed THOUSANDS across 50 countries

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Scientists cannot create drug for deadly pathogen that has killed THOUSANDS across 50 countries because it reproduces sexually to create new strains unlike all others that reproduce asexuallyCandida auris infects the bloodstream and can sometimes result in deathScientists cannot create a drug to fight it because the pathogen reproduces sexually and creates different strains as a result Most infectious bacteria reproduces asexually, meaning it creates strains that are copies of itself By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com Published: 14:57 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 14:57 EDT, 28 June 2022 A deadly pathogen emerged in 2009 that scientists have yet to tackle with drugs…

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Chelsea gatecrash Arsenal’s bid for Raphinha by making £60million offer for Leeds winger

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Chelsea gatecrash Arsenal's bid for Raphinha by making £60million offer for Leeds winger with talks at an advanced stageChelsea have made an offer of £60million for Leeds United winger Raphinha Arsenal held talks with Leeds after their initial offer for Raphinha was rejected The 25-year-old now seems set to move to Stamford Bridge this summer Chelsea also want to sign winger Raheem Sterling from Manchester City By Simon Jones for MailOnline Published: 14:43 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 14:48 EDT, 28 June 2022 Chelsea have gatecrashed Arsenal's bid to sign Raphinha from Leeds United with a £60million offer.Talks are at an advanced stage…

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Jan. 6 panel to hold surprise hearing; Cassidy Hutchinson, former Meadows aide expected to testify

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The House panel probing the Jan. 6 Capitol assault is set to hold a hastily called hearing on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Eastern, promising newly obtained evidence in the investigation.The surprise hearing, announced Monday, is expected to include testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, who is said to have seen her former boss burn papers in his office while he was former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff.Hutchinson also told the committee that Meadows reported hearing Trump expressing support for chants of “Hang Mike Pence!” after the Capitol came under siege on Jan. 6, according to…

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Khloe Kardashian praises her plastic surgeon Dr. Kanodia for her nose job

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She first revealed that she had a nose job last June, after getting tired of rumors claiming that she'd had a 'face transplant' due to her ever-changing appearance.But it seems as though Khloe Kardashian couldn't be prouder of the work that she's had done, after praising her plastic surgeon Dr. Kanodia on Tuesday, declaring: 'Thank you for my perfect nose.'Dr. Raj Kanodia had posted to wish Khloe a happy birthday, writing to the reality star: 'Wishing you another hundred years of health, happiness and success,' prompting the star to re-post his message to her 258million followers. Khloe confirmed this year that…

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Petrofac boosted by higher oil prices and production volumes

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Petrofac boosted as higher oil prices and production levels lead to energy services firm upholding outlookPetrofac expects to produce over 500,000 barrels per day of oil in the first halfThis compares to just 210,000 daily barrels in the equivalent period in 2021CEO Sami Iskander: 'We have made good progress in the first half of the year'By Harry Wise For This Is Money Published: 10:51 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 13:02 EDT, 28 June 2022 Energy services group Petrofac his trading in line with guidance, following a strong rebound in the price and production of oil.The London-listed company expects to…

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Braves’ Kenley Jansen placed on IL with irregular heartbeat

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Kenley Jansen, one of the best relief pitchers of his generation, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with an irregular heartbeat.The Atlanta Braves’ closer has dealt with heart trouble for years. He previously underwent a cardiac ablation in 2012, a procedure that blocks irregular electrical signals to reestablish a typical heartbeat. During the 2018 season, while playing for the Dodgers, he had to be hospitalized due to an irregular heartbeat. This led to his second corrective surgery, which came after the season.When he returned to the mound in 2018 after the hospitalization, Jansen gave up 11 earned runs…

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Feds seek to maintain abortion pill access

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Health Secretary Xavier Becerra said Tuesday that the federal government will work to ensure access to abortion pills and explore other means to ensure women can end their pregnancies after the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to the procedure. “Friday’s Supreme Court decision was despicable, but it was also predictable,” Becerra said, adding that his Department of Health and Human Services “has been preparing for this for some time.” But Becerra also acknowledged “there is no magic bullet,” and that it was unclear how far the federal government can go in providing abortion access in states that…

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NYC rape lawsuit against Paul Haggis going to trial in October

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A 2017 rape lawsuit against Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis will go to trial in Manhattan on Oct. 11.The start date for the New York trial was reported Monday by Variety and comes nearly a year after Haggis was rejected in an attempt to speed up the proceedings last September.In the lawsuit, publicist Haleigh Breest accuses Haggis of raping her in 2013, which he denies. Judge Sabrina Kraus will oversee the trial.The new development in the New York case comes less than two weeks after Haggis was detained in Italy after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman over the course…

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Volkswagen Sells Stake in Electrify America to Siemens

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Volkswagen has agreed to sell a minority stake in its U.S. electric-vehicle charging business to Siemens in a transaction that provides $450 million in new money and values the charging network at $2.45 billion, the companies said Tuesday.Bringing Siemens into Volkswagen’s Electrify America LLC generates additional funding to drive an expansion of EV charging that aims to more than double the number of charging stations that Electrify America operates across the U.S. and parts of Canada to 1,800 by 2026. Reston, Va.-based Electrify America also offers EV charging stations for use at home. Source link

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Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku arrives in Italy for his medical with Inter Milan ahead of loan move

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Romelu Lukaku arrives back in Italy and is greeted by Inter Milan fans chanting his name... with the £98m Chelsea flop to have a medical on Wednesday ahead of his £6.9m loan returnRomelu Lukaku touched down in Milan on Tuesday ahead of his Inter medical The striker will have his medical on Wednesday ahead of his £6.9m loan returnLukaku endured a miserable season at Chelsea following his £98m move By Kieran Lynch For Mailonline Published: 11:29 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 11:31 EDT, 28 June 2022 Romelu Lukaku has touched down in Milan as he gets set to put his Chelsea…

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Now you can have a picnic on Wimbledon’s famous ‘Hill’ in the METAVERSE

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Whether you call it 'Henman Hill' or 'Murray Mound', a day spent picnicking at Wimbledon's iconic viewing spot is one treasured by tennis fans the world over.But now, you no longer have to actually visit the venue to soak up the atmosphere (sort of).That is because the All England Tennis Club has launched The Virtual Hill — a metaverse-style socially interactive experience that allows visitors to set up virtual camp on the mound.Visitors start by creating a personalised avatar, before picking their own picnic spot as they rub shoulders with other tennis fans from around the world.Some will even have the opportunity to…

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Marlin Briscoe, first Black quarterback to start in AFL, dead at 76

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Marlin Briscoe, who made history as the first Black football player to start at quarterback in the American Football League before winning two Super Bowls as a wide receiver, has died at age 76.His family said Briscoe died Monday following a battle with pneumonia. “He’s made an immense contribution to the sport,” daughter Angela Marriott told the Associated Press. “I hope that he continues to get recognized for the contributions that he made. He was so proud of that achievement.”Originally drafted by the Denver Broncos as a cornerback in 1968, Briscoe campaigned to play quarterback and got the chance in…

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Nikola Jovic a Heat exception? International intrigue a wild ride over franchise’s 35 seasons – The Mercury News

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The last time the Miami Heat turned to the NBA draft for an international prospect without collegiate experience it turned into a multidimensional disappointment. It also was the only previous time the Heat exited the draft with an international prospect without collegiate experience until last week’s selection of Serbian Nikola Jovic with the No. 27 selection. Of the many things Heat President Pat Riley hopes for from Jokic, being Martin Muursepp 2.0 is not one of them. To review how the Heat have fared with international prospects over what will be their 35 seasons is to go back to June…

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Jared Kushner got $2B investment from Saudi wealth fund despite doubts about his new firm: Report

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Kushner founded a private equity firm, Affinity Fund, just after leaving the White House in the beginning of 2021Jared Kushner secured a $2 billion investment in his private equity firm from Saudi Arabia's state-owned sovereign wealth fund just six months after the end of the Trump administration, a new report claimed on Sunday.Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and former White House senior adviser, secured the massive deal despite being flagged for its 'inexperience' and 'public relations risks' by a panel of economics experts who screen the wealth fund's investments, the New York Times reports.During his time in the White House, Kushner…

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Selena Gomez Wears Silver Dress To ‘Only Murders’ Season 2 Premiere – Hollywood Life

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View gallery Image Credit: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock Selena Gomez looked absolutely stunning while attending the Only Murders in the Building season two premiere on June 27. The singer/actress was joined by her co-stars, Martin Short and Steve Martin, on the red carpet for a night to celebrate the Hulu show. With the spotlight on her, Selena was absolutely glowing while wearing a sparkling silver dress at the event. More AboutSelena Gomez Selena Gomez at the season 2 premiere of ‘Only Murders.’ (Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock)Selena’s dress had one long sleeve and one short sleeve, as well as a high slit all the way up one leg.…

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Heathrow CEO condemns plans to reduce passenger charges

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Heathrow boss warns aviation regulator's plan to slash airline fees by 6% will see 'passengers getting a worse experience'The CAA's proposed cap is equivalent to a price cut of 6% per year up to 2026Heathrow's CEO: Cap would lead to poorer service and discourage investmentA final decision on the aviation regulator's plans is due sometime in the autumnBy Harry Wise For This Is Money Published: 06:19 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 06:19 EDT, 28 June 2022 London Heathrow's boss has denounced plans to force the airport to reduce passenger charges over the coming four years.Under proposals by the UK…

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Shocking footage emerges of Nelson Piquet calling Lewis Hamilton the N-word

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Sir Lewis Hamilton has slammed three-time world champion Nelson Piquet for using a racial slur to describe him in an interview last year. Piquet, 69, used the N-word while referring to the seven-time world champion on a Brazilian podcast, and has also been condemned by Formula One bosses.The former driver, who won the world title in 1981, 83 and 87, had been discussing the accident between Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the first lap of last year's British Grand Prix.When asked about the crash by Brazilian publication Estadao back in November, Piquet twice used a racist term, which is Brazilian slang for…

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Jan. 6 committee sets surprise hearing for Tuesday after getting ‘deluge’ of fresh evidence

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The House Jan. 6 panel on Monday announced a surprise hearing on Tuesday to “present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony.”Scrapping plans to pause the explosive sessions until July, the committee abruptly announced plans to continue exposing former President Trump’s scheme to overturn the 2020 election.The subject of the hearings is so far unclear. A spokesman for the panel declined to comment on its substance.The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC. (MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Just last week, the panel announced it would…

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Nicole Kidman reveals how Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness helped her get her start in Hollywood

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Nicole Kidman reveals how Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman helped her get her start in Hollywood: 'I would sleep on their couch!'By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:32 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 06:39 EDT, 28 June 2022 Nicole Kidman has revealed how her early days in Hollywood were possible thanks to some of her Australian friends. The actress, 55, told the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in a recorded interview that she was supported by her good pals, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness, even sleeping on their couch while auditioning for roles in Los Angeles. '[Deborra-Lee] was one…

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A tiny NASA spacecraft launches to test out a new orbit around the Moon

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Early this morning, a small NASA spacecraft about the size of a microwave embarked on the beginning of a four-month-long journey to the Moon, where it will eventually insert itself into a unique, elongated lunar orbit that no NASA mission has visited before. The spacecraft’s goal is simple: test out this particular orbit and see what it’s like. That’s because it’s the same orbit that lunar-bound astronauts could use in the coming decade. This distinctive orbit is called “near rectilinear halo orbit,” or NRHO for short. It’s a special seven-day path that spacecraft can take around the Moon, bringing vehicles…

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Elon Musk Has Twitter’s Data, but Getting Answers on Spam Accounts May Be Tougher

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Elon Musk has gained access to the Twitter data that he said was needed to complete his $44 billion acquisition, but data scientists and specialists doubt the stream will provide the conclusive answers he seeks about the number of phony accounts on the platform.After some legal back-and-forth between the two sides, Twitter in recent weeks provided Mr. Musk with historical tweet data and access to its so-called fire hose of tweets, people familiar with the matter said. That fire hose shows the full flood of all tweets—people post hundreds of millions of times a day on the platform, according to…

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Clay Holmes will remain in the ‘fireman’ role once Aroldis Chapman returns – New York Daily News

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Aroldis Chapman will make another rehab appearance on Tuesday, throwing with Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre this time. It will be his third minor league appearance and likely his last. But, what position will he be returning to?“He’ll throw one more and be activated after that,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said before Monday night’s series-opener against the A’s at the Stadium.The Yankees’ former closer was on the injured list with an Achilles issue, which Boone admitted “was not holding him back,” weeks ago. The Bombers have used this time for him to work out his delivery and get back on track.In the…

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Drake’s house music-influenced ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ is 11th No. 1 album

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Surprise, surprise: Drake is back on top.Without any advance promotion or marketing, the hip-hop superstar’s latest opus, “Honestly, Nevermind” debuted in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.The 14-track project, which dropped June 17 – only one day after he announced the album’s surprise release – amassed 204,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending June 23.Drake (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)According to the Luminate music tracking service, streaming of the Universal Music Group distributed release accounted for 94% of the album’s first-week totals. The collection is the fourth-largest streaming week for an album in…

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Low on troops, Russia plays whack-a-mole with frisky Ukrainians

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A smashed Russian tank, somewhere in the ... I'm going to guess Kherson front Russia managed to move 20 kilometers from Popasna to the southern outskirts of Lysychansk in six weeks. It managed that task by massing its artillery ahead of its lines of advance, then sending its best infantry (VDV airborne remnants and Wagner mercenaries) back and forth between Severodonetsk and the Popasna advance once artillery had reduced the next objective to rubble. If Russia wanted to destroy Ukraine’s war-fighting capacity, it would try to surround Ukrainian defenses, choking off avenues of retreat. But earlier efforts to do just that…

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This man made me realize my marriage is sad

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a work event the other night by myself. I usually invite my husband, but he almost always says no these days. Harriette Cole Anyhow, I went, and while there, I saw a man I recognize from our local business community. I said hello to him, and he was very complimentary. He was professional but also slightly flirty. He noticed what I was wearing and told me I looked nice. It was the simplest thing, but it stood out because my husband never compliments me anymore. I don’t even think he sees me. We are like old…

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Brazil head coach Tite blasts managers who play Neymar out wide

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Brazil head coach Tite blasts 'donkey' and 'stupid' PSG managers who play Neymar out wide rather than up front because it 'restricts creativity'The Brazil coach gave an interview in which he discussed Neymar's importanceTite says that Neymar is too creative to waste out wide at this stage of his careerHe says that he will make more mistakes in centrally but it is worth the upsideBy Julian Bovill For Mailonline Published: 04:46 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 04:58 EDT, 28 June 2022 Tite has labelled managers who deploy Neymar out wide as 'stupid' as he says that the mercurial Paris…

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Google launches Advanced API Security to protect APIs from growing threats – TechCrunch

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Google today announced a preview of Advanced API Security, a new product headed to Google Cloud that’s designed to detect security threats as they relate to APIs. Built on Apigee, Google’s platform for API management, the company says that customers can request access starting today. Short for “application programming interface,” APIs are documented connections between computers or between computer programs. API usage is on the rise, with one survey finding that more than 61.6% of developers relied on APIs more in 2021 than in 2020. But they’re also increasingly becoming the target of attacks. According to a 2018 report commissioned…

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Cake Box to open more stores after reporting pre-tax profit of £7.7m

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Cake Box to open more stores after reporting profits jump to £7.7m as its Covid recovery continuesBy Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:50 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 04:08 EDT, 28 June 2022 Cake Box plans to open more stores as it reported a pre-tax profit of £7.7million for the latest financial year.This marked a 83.3 per cent jump from the previous years as the cream cake retailer continued its post-pandemic recovery. Revenue at the firm rose by 50.7 per cent from £21.9million to £33million. Sweet success: Cake Box reported a pre-tax profit of £7.7 m for the…

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Labor shortages, mismanagement at Nebraska plant holding up new NYC train cars

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Labor shortages and mismanagement at a Nebraska plant mean New York transit riders will have a longer wait for new train cars, MTA officials warned Monday.The new Kawasaki cars are set to replace aging ones on the subway and Long Island Rail Road — but delivery is running at least 17 months late. Transit officials said the workers who build them keep quitting.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board in 2018 inked a $1.75 billion contract with Kawasaki for 535 modern subway cars, called R211s, that are needed to replace ones dating back to the 1970s.They were supposed to hit the tracks…

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Noah Cyrus Sizzles In Bikini Top On Walk In LA: Photos – Hollywood Life

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View gallery Image Credit: GP/MEGA Noah Cyrus tried to beat the heat of Los Angeles on June 27 by taking to the streets in a brown triangle bikini top and a pair of black baggy sweats. The 22-year-old paired the laid-back look with black slides and carried a blue-gray hoodie in her right arm. The “July” singer kept cool by hydrating with mineral water and a Hailey Bieber Strawberry Smoothie from the California-based health-food store, Erewhon. She was photographed walking alongside her boyfriend, who was wearing a Pink Floyd tee, black skinny jeans, and black boots. More Aboutnoah cyrus Noah…

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‘Super earths’ may be even more habitable than our own planet, study says

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'Super earths' outside our solar system that are rich in hydrogen or helium may be even more habitable than our own planet, a new study suggests.Researchers say rocky exoplanets with atmospheres dominated by hydrogen and helium have surfaces warm enough to host liquid water.The presence of liquid water is 'favourable for life', so these planets could provide habitable conditions and exotic habitats for maybe even 8 billion years. Earth, in comparison, is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old and have at least 1.5 billion years left to support life.Some planets in the universe could be even more habitable than our home…

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M&C Saatchi urges shareholders to reject ‘high risk’ Vin Murria bid

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M&C Saatchi goes on the defensive as ad agency again urges shareholders to reject Vin Murria's 'low price and high risk' takeover bidM&C Saatchi has reiterated that the bid 'materially undervalues' the companyShareholders would face dilution of their shares after Adv's takeover, board saysTakeover risks to 'damage M&C Saatchi’s core business' and cause loss of talentBy Camilla Canocchi for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 03:42 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 03:42 EDT, 28 June 2022 M&C Saatchi has once again urged shareholders to reject the latest takeover bid from Vin Murria's Advanced Advt, which values the advertising agency at £254million.In a 48-page long defence…

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Biden shows off a ghost gun as he implements new rule to crackdown on privately-made firearms

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President Joe Biden on Monday took aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers, using his regulatory power to get around Washington gridlock on the issue.The president showed off one of the gun kits for sale on the internet, pointing out anyone can purchase one and have a gun assembled in under 30 minutes. 'This is the gun,' Biden said during his event in the Rose Garden where he walked over to show off the kit. He lifted the gun in the air to show it more clearly.'It's not hard to put together with a little hand drill at…

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Back in Northwest and playing in front of grandfather for first time in big leagues, Orioles’ Adley Rutschman homers – The Mercury News

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Adley Rutschman is a master of the moment. He’s done it throughout his career, from the state-record field goal he hit in a high school playoff game in Oregon to the triple he recorded during his major league debut with the Orioles. So it wasn’t a shock to see him round the bases Monday night at T-Mobile Park, raising his hand to the portion of the stands that contained his grandfather, Ad Rutschman, who was watching his grandson play in person as a major leaguer for the first time. In Adley Rutschman’s first at-bat, his single drove in a runner.…

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Two Socceroos are CLUBLESS ahead of Australia’s fifth-consecutive FIFA World Cup finals appearance

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Two Socceroos stars are on the hunt for a club on the eve of Australia's fifth-consecutive FIFA World Cup finals appearanceTom Rogic and Martin Boyle will be key figures for Socceroos at the World CupRogic is clubless after leaving Celtic, Boyle's side was relegated in Saudi ArabiaBoth will need to sign somewhere for match fitness ahead of World Cup in QatarAustralia will play France, Tunisia and Denmark in Group D from November 23 By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:14 EDT, 28 June 2022 | Updated: 02:14 EDT, 28 June 2022 Socceroos stars Tom Rogic and Martin Boyle are…

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Caroline Stanbury ROBBED in Mykonos: Real Housewives of Dubai star forced to hire extra security

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Caroline Stanbury, her husband Sergio Carrallo and their family had a 'nightmare' of a start to their Greek vacation after being robbed their first night in Mykonos.Stanbury, 46, revealed on Twitter that the home where her family was staying was burglarized just a few hours after they had arrived to the vacation hot spot.Thankfully, no one was harmed, however, Caroline said when she came back to the house she walked in to find the looters still there, pilfering their belongings. She revealed that husband Sergio Carrallo's wedding ring was stolen, according to her interview with People. Terrifying: Caroline Stanbury, her husband Sergio…

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Credit Suisse found guilty in Bulgarian drug money laundering case

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Credit Suisse must pay almost £18m for failing to stop laundering of Bulgarian drug moneyBy Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:51 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 16:51 EDT, 27 June 2022 Credit Suisse and one of its former bankers have been found guilty of failing to stop the laundering of Bulgarian drug money by a gang led by a former wrestler.In the first ever criminal conviction of a major Swiss lender, Credit Suisse was fined £1.7million and ordered to pay £16million in compensation.One of its former relationship managers – Bulgarian ex-tennis star Elena Pampoulova-Bergomi - was also…

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Trump-pardoned NYC real estate executive Alex Adjmi donates $69K to Gov Hochul campaign

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A scandal-scarred real estate investor who spent time in prison for money laundering forked over $69,000 to Gov. Hochul’s campaign last week — a big financial boost in the final days of the Democratic gubernatorial race, according to state records.Alex Adjmi, who heads the New York City-based real estate company A&H Acquisitions, gave the hefty contribution — the largest amount allowed by law — on Friday, campaign finance filings show.The governor, who’s in the midst of gearing up for Tuesday’s primary election, has faced heat from government ethics watchdogs in the past over her reliance on campaign contributions from real…

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Yankee bats come alive in seventh inning to catch A’s, 9-5 – New York Daily News

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There may not have been the crowds chanting heatedly at the opponents. It was a Monday night and the Yankees got off to a slow start against the team with the worst record in baseball, but there was no let down at the Stadium.The Bombers rallied with a six-run seventh inning in the series-opener to beat the A’s 9-5.“Whatever gets thrown at us we respond really well, it’s all been a good test for us. Coming off a huge, huge series with the Astros. It’s a Monday lead down it could have been easy for us, after (Jordan Montggomery) gives …

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‘ER’ actress Mary Mara dies in apparent drowning in New York river

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Actress Mary Mara, known for star turns in “ER” and “Criminal Minds,” has apparently drowned while swimming in the St. Lawrence River at Cape Vincent, N.Y., authorities said. Mara, who was 61, was visiting her sister Martha’s summer home when the “apparent swimming accident” occurred, the actress’ brother-in-law, Scott Dailey, told People.Mary Mara during 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival - "Swedish Auto" Screening at Crest Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Matthew Simmons/WireImage)“The preliminary investigation suggests the victim drowned while swimming,” New York State Police said in a statement. “The victim’s body showed no signs of foul play and…

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City watchdog probes Wise boss Kristo Kaarmann over tax affairs

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City watchdog probes Wise boss over tax affairs: Billionaire Kristo Kaarmann labelled a deliberate defaulter after failing to pay £720,495 billBy Archie Mitchell For The Daily Mail Published: 16:51 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 16:51 EDT, 27 June 2022 The City watchdog has launched an investigation into the founder and chief executive of money transfer giant Wise.The Financial Conduct Authority is looking into the affairs of Kristo Kaarmann after he was last year labelled ‘deliberate tax defaulter’ by the taxman.The 41-year-old billionaire failed to pay a £720,495 tax bill for 2017-18 and was fined £365,651. Probe: Wise chief exec…

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Supreme Court erases another right; new Jan. 6 hearing announced

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The Supreme Court majority ruled that it's okay for school sports coaches to groom your kids with public shows of religion. Well, one particular religion. And it might not be yours. The Supreme Court continued to roll back all the rights you thought you had with a new uniquely dishonest decision allowing your school's sports coaches to promote their own personal religion (so long as it's the right one) to your kids during team sports, and if your kid doesn't comply and is retaliated against by the rest of the team then guess what: That's exactly what the court majority intends.…

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Blood and CHUNDER: NSW Origin stars caught losing their lunch after gut-busting win over Queensland

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Blood and CHUNDER: NSW Origin stars stomach-churning reaction to gut-busting win over QueenslandMatt Burton and Angus Crichton both put everything on the line for NSW BluesThat included the contents of their guts, with both players hurling on the night Burton was ill post the win over Maroons, Crichton had a stomach bug pre-gameBoth players still starred for Brad Fittler's side, who thrashed Queensland 44-12By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:42 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 23:03 EDT, 27 June 2022 Two NSW State of Origin stars went above and beyond on Sunday to ensure the Blues took the…

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Cosmetics firm Warpaint London looks its best as sales hit record

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Cosmetics firm Warpaint London - which sells to Boots, Superdrug, Asda and Matalan - looks its best as sales hit recordBy John Abiona For The Daily Mail Published: 16:50 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 17:01 EDT, 27 June 2022 A cosmetics company which sells skincare and make-up products to Boots, Superdrug, Asda and Matalan looks likely to deliver record half-year sales.In a bullish update ahead of its annual general meeting, Warpaint London hailed its business for ‘delivering high quality cosmetics at affordable prices’.The AIM-listed firm, which is based in Buckinghamshire, said it expects sales for the six months to…

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Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting quarterback in AFL, dies at 76

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Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. His daughter, Angela Marriott, told The Associated Press that Briscoe, 76, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, California. He had been hospitalized with circulation issues in his legs. Briscoe, who was born in Oakland in 1945 and was four when his family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, was a star quarterback for Omaha University before the Denver Broncos drafted him as a cornerback in the 14th round in 1968. Briscoe told the team he’d return home to become…

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Kyrie Irving to opt into final year of Nets deal for $36.5 million

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In the end, logic prevailed – and so did Nets brass.Star guard Kyrie Irving could not find a sign-and-trade with another team and opted not to test true free agency this summer. Instead, he opted into his $36.5M player option for the 2022-23 NBA season and will return to the Nets on what is functioning as a one-year deal. Irving had a Wednesday at 5 p.m. deadline to make a decision on his option.Irving’s representation requested and received permission to speak to the NBA’s other front offices about a sign-and-trade on Monday, the Daily News first reported Monday morning, but…

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Khloe Kardashian Mocks Kim’s Private Parts In Blunt Instagram Comment – Hollywood Life

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View gallery Image Credit: Matt Baron/Shutterstock Khloe Kardashian, 38, thinks something is weird about how Kim Kardashian decided to style her lady bits in a recent photo, and she has no problem calling it out. On June 25, Kim, 41, and Khloe’s momager, Kris Jenner, 66, shared promotional photos (seen here) of Kim modeling her new SKIMS sleepwear set, which consists of short shorts and a super cropped tank. The first set had beautiful monarch butterflies attached to the front crotch area of the shorts, and the decor threw Khloe off. “Why are there butterflies on her [cat],” she commented.…

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Is arthritis making your life a misery? Try a workout… or a chat!

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Is arthritis making your life a misery? Try a workout... or a chat! Being active could help sufferers to combat crippling fatigue, study suggestsExercise and talking therapy could help thousands of patients with arthritisThose who had talking or exercise therapy significantly reduced fatigue levels against those receiving usual care, universities of Aberdeen and Glasgow saidThe benefits continued for six months following completion of the treatment By Shaun Wooller Health Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 18:30 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 18:30 EDT, 27 June 2022 Exercise and talking therapy could help thousands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis combat crippling fatigue,…

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Russian Gas Cuts Threaten World’s Largest Chemicals Hub

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LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany—For years, BASF SE one of the world’s largest chemicals companies, built its business model around cheap and plentiful Russian natural gas, which it uses to generate power and as feedstock for products that make it into toothpaste, medicines and cars.Today, dwindling Russian gas supplies are proving a threat to the company’s vast manufacturing hub here—the world’s largest integrated chemical complex spanning some 200 plants. Earlier this month, Russia started throttling back its supply of gas to Germany and other European countries. In response, company executives are doing what was unthinkable just a few months ago: considering how to…

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Psaki struggles again to defend VP Harris on face mask issue

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday defended Kamala Harris for not wearing a face mask yet again, this time in a video posted by the White House of the vice president going bare-faced indoors.The White House shared a video of Harris, First Lady Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and members of Jackson's family gathered around President Joe Biden in the Oval Office without face masks on Friday, celebrating Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Harris was deemed a close contact to covid last week after her communications director, Jamal Simmons, tested positive. Psaki repeated her excuse from…

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‘I know guys on the front line… a few are dead’: Emotions running high ahead of all-Ukrainian tie

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'I know guys on the front line… a few are dead': Lesia Tsurenko admits emotions are running high ahead of all-Ukrainian tie with Anhelina Kalinina at WimbledonLesia Tsurenko and Anhelina Kalinina won their first round matchesThe two Ukrainians will now face off in the second round on Wednesday The compatriots have not decided how, even if, they will mark the occasionBy Daniel Matthews For The Daily Mail Published: 17:16 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 19:34 EDT, 27 June 2022 On Wednesday, in the shadow of Wimbledon’s showpiece attractions, Lesia Tsurenko and Anhelina Kalinina will face off for the first time.The…

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Khloe Kardashian turns 38! Kim Kardashian leads birthday tributes to her ‘ride or die’

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Khloe Kardashian is feeling the love.The Good American Jeans co-founder turned 38-years-old on Monday and Kim Kardashian led the birthday tributes with several fun snaps of her 'ride or die'.The photos captured the sisters sitting on the floor of a hotel room as they munched on pizza. 'My #1 ride or die': Kim Kardashian led the birthday tributes to her sister Khloe Kardashian Khloe wore black sweats, white trainers, and her hair perfectly styled slick while her sister kicked back in a white bath robe. 'Happy Birthday to my number #1 ride or die @khloekardashian I feel so blessed to be…

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NYC Mayor Adams still ‘figuring it out’ on latest approach to guns following Supreme Court decision

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Mayor Adams and his administration appeared at a loss Monday about what the city plans to do in the face of last week’s Supreme Court decision on concealed firearms — a ruling that almost certainly will pave the way for more people to carry guns in the Big Apple.Last Thursday, hours after the decision became public, Adams and top city officials focused on two areas where the city and state could push back. One is designating certain places in the city as “sensitive areas” where concealed weapons would not be permitted. The other is revamping the NYPD’s licensing process when…

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‘I breathe, sleep, cry basketball’ – The Mercury News

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When Chicago Bulls draft pick Dalen Terry turned 10, he had only one request for his birthday present — a basketball tournament. So his mother, Fenice Yancy, rented out a space at the local rec center to organize a 3-on-3 tournament for Terry and his friends, picking up a referee’s whistle herself to officiate the competition. “She gave me all the calls that day,” Terry said Monday during his introductory news conference at the Advocate Center, laughing with his mother and father, Al Terry, in attendance offstage. By age 10, Terry already knew he wanted to play in the NBA.…

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Yankees hope they ‘dodged a bullet’ with Gleyber Torres ankle – New York Daily News

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Gleyber Torres has had a resurgence. After two years of struggles, the second baseman has returned to the position where he seems more comfortable and has rediscovered a swing that works for him. So watching him leave Sunday’s game with a turned ankle was obviously concerning.Aaron Boone was optimistic after the game. The Yankees manager said he thought they “dodged a bullet.”But Boone is also cautious when it comes to his players’ health. It would not be surprising if he rested Torres Monday night in the series opener against the A’s at the Stadium.And the Yankees are built for that.…

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‘Music Man’ star Sutton Foster tests positive for COVID again

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COVID has hit Sutton Foster for the second time around.The star of Broadway’s “The Music Man” announced that she tested positive again for the virus.Sutton Foster attends Variety's 2022 Power of Women: New York event at The Glasshouse on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in New York. (Greg Allen/Greg Allen/Invision/AP)“Hi everybody I just wanted to let everyone know that today, this morning, I tested positive for COVID,” she shared in a video posted on Instagram Sunday. “I just send all my love to everybody at the Winter Garden and to all of you. Stay healthy, stay safe and see you soon.”Expressing…

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Why we can’t just print more money: Storm over Bank of England book

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The learning curve is steep. Only now, after more than a decade of keeping the Bank of England’s printing presses running, a new generation is starting to understand that there is no such thing as a magic money tree.All economic actions have consequences, and the return of double digit inflation – evoking memories of the 1970s – is fast changing the political narrative.When Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning, two Bank of England economists, came up with the idea of writing an explainer on economics for sixth formers and other interested lay people, they could have never imagined that the Bank…

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Emma Raducanu showed steel in her first Centre Court appearance – MIKE DICKSON

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Strange to say that, prior to Monday, ex-Chelsea footballer Graeme Le Saux had spent more time on the Centre Court than Emma Raducanu.As an All England Club member, the once international full back had been one of those chosen to break the surface in with a social mixed doubles on Saturday.The US Open champion had to content herself with some prior visualisation out in the arena, familiarising herself with its dimensions. Emma Raducanu wasn't overwhelmed as she won on her first Centre Court appearance Whatever she did in the past few days it worked, because last year’s A-level student passed this…

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Russell Crowe comforted me during ‘Thor’ nude scene

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The term “sock it to me” just got a whole new meaning. Chris Hemsworth, 38, revealed Russell Crowe comforted him while filming nude scenes for “Thor: Love and Thunder.” “He does a great thing where he’s also naked from the waist down. That made me feel at ease,” Hemsworth joked. The Australian actor appeared on “The Project” with “Thor” director Taika Waititi to discuss the new film. “On set, it’s an agreement we have. I was naked too,” Waititi quipped. Hemsworth revealed that he wore a “just a sock” as a “modesty garment” on set. “He wears a sock on…

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Google WOULD push back on abortion data request from police as other tech companies won’t answer

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The 26 states where abortion will likely become illegal if SCOTUS overturns Roe vs Wade after leaked draft opinion showed a majority of justices supported the moveMore than half of all US states have some kind of abortion ban law likely to take effect now that Roe v Wade has been overturned by the United States Supreme Court. According to the pro-reproductive rights group The Guttmacher Institute, there are 26 states that will likely make abortions illegal now that the Supreme Court has overturned the landmark 1973 ruling.18 have existing abortion bans that have previously been ruled unconstitutional, four have time…

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Studios Battle for Players of ‘Hypercasual’ Videogames, the Latest Mobile Distraction

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One of the hottest videogames on the market in June 2022 isn’t a fantastical action-adventure, or a multiplayer shooter with stunning visual effects. It is a mobile game that asks players to stock a virtual refrigerator with milk and other sundry items.“Fill the Fridge,” a creation of Istanbul-based studio Rollic Games, is “hypercasual,” an increasingly popular mobile genre distinguished by ultrasimple gameplay, repetitive and low-stakes challenges, oftentimes rudimentary graphics, and a business model that relies heavily on advertising. Users can learn how to play within a matter of seconds and often without instructions. And some hypercasual games don’t feel like…

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East Bay man sentenced to life without parole for murdering girl

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MARTINEZ — Just before Antioch resident Mitchell Lynn Bacom was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old Suzanne Bombardier 42 years ago, prosecutors revealed a tip that may tie him to more attacks. Responding to a defense request for a prison sentence with a chance for parole, deputy district attorney Mary Knox revealed authorities received a report from Bacom’s former cellmate at the Martinez Detention Facility alleging Bacom, 68, confessed that he “raped and sliced” sex workers while traveling across the country as a truck driver. “(Bacom) said he didn’t know if he killed…

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WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia gets start date

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The criminal trial for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since a cannabis-possession arrest in February, will begin in the country on Friday, a court said Monday.Griner appeared at a private hearing Monday and was told she’d remain in Russian custody during the trial. The court added six months to her detention on Monday.Authorities arrested Griner at a Moscow airport after hashish oil was allegedly discovered inside her luggage. The arrest occurred days before Russia invaded Ukraine, exacerbating the strained relationship between the U.S. and Russia.The 6-foot-9 Griner, who plays center for the Phoenix Mercury, was…

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Brandon Stansell Picks Pride Songs For The 2022 Playlist: Listen – Hollywood Life

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View gallery Image Credit: Courtesy of Brandon Stansell It’s Pride! Throughout June, HollywoodLife is running The Sound Of Pride, a month-long feature where members of the LGBTQ+ community pick songs that should be on your Pride 2022 playlist. With the month coming to a close, The Sound Of Pride now aims to help all those who celebrated retain that spirit of jubilation — and that determination to fight for greater acceptance and tolerance — while the rest of the year plays out. For this installment, country artist Brandon Stansell offers two songs for the playlist. MorePride Month Brandon has a reason to celebrate.…

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Biden lands back at the White House as COVID wave sweeps D.C.

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At least 72 people, including members of President Joe Biden's cabinet, senators and top federal staffers, have tested positive for covid following last weekend's white-tie Gridiron dinner.Biden wore a face mask as he arrived back at the White House on Monday after spending the weekend in Wilmington, Del.. He removed it as he walked from Marine One to the Oval Office. He tested negative for covid ahead of his arrival, the White House said.'Ahead of the president's arrival at the White House, he tested negative for covid-19,' the Biden administration said in a statement. The White House has said the testing strategies…

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Ons Jabeur banishes doubts with an emphatic first-round win over Mirjam Bjorkland at Wimbledon

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Third seed Ons Jabeur banishes doubts with an emphatic first-round win over Mirjam Bjorkland at Wimbledon after 'gaining a lot of confidence' from playing with Serena Williams at EastbourneOns Jabeur won her first-round match over Mirjam Bjorkland in 54 minutes The 27-year-old beat top seed Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon's fourth round last yearSerena Williams teamed up with Jabeur in the Ladies' doubles at EastbourneJabeur said she 'gained a lot of confidence' from playing alongside Williams By Ian Hebert For Mailonline Published: 12:49 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 12:49 EDT, 27 June 2022 Ons Jabeur’s description of being invited to become Serena…

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Leggy Kimberley Garner puts on a cosy display with mystery man at Wimbledon Championships

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Kimberley Garner was joined by a mystery man as they arrived at the first day of the Wimbledon Championships on Monday morning.The Made In Chelsea star turned swimwear designer, 31, looked sensational as she showed off her incredible legs in a pink floral mini dress.Making her way through SW19, Kimberly looked stunning with her blonde locks worn down, elevating her height with a pair of cream heels. Summery: Kimberly Garner looked sensational as she showed off her incredible legs in a pink floral mini dress at the first day of the Wimbledon Championships on Monday morningHer handsome companion looked rather enamoured…

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Carex owner PZ Cussons sees revenues continue growing in face of rising inflation

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Carex and Imperial Leather owner PZ Cussons maintains revenues growth despite inflation pressuresManchester-based PZ Cussons revealed fourth-quarter revenues increased 7%The group's 'Must Win' brands include Carex, St. Tropez and Original SourcePZ Cussons CEO Jonathan Myers admitted that trading remained 'challenging'By Harry Wise For This Is Money Published: 11:01 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 12:10 EDT, 27 June 2022 Consumer products company PZ Cussons has been trading in line with forecasts despite cost rises putting greater pressure on shoppers.The Manchester-based group said on Monday revenues for the three months ending 31 May had increased by 7 per cent on a…

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Less than 90K NYC residents turned out for early voting in this primary election: Board of Elections

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Fewer than 90,000 city residents cast early voting ballots in this month’s primary elections — a measly turnout for races that will decide which candidates get their party’s nod for governor, lieutenant governor and dozens of State Assembly seats.In total, 86,890 people across the five boroughs voted early in the primaries set for Tuesday, according to tallies from the city Board of Elections.June Primary Early Voting Complete!Manhattan - 29,205Bronx - 10,045Brooklyn – 25,644Queens - 17,157Staten Island – 4,839Total Early Voting Check-Ins 86,890*Unofficial & Cumulative Polls Open Tues 6/28 from 6am to 9pmFind your poll site at https://t.co/I4TNpgInSR— NYC Board of…

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Kyrie Irving to discuss sign-and-trade possibilities with other teams with Nets’ permission: sources

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The Nets and Kyrie Irving have not gotten any closer to finding an amicable solution that keeps the superstar guard in Brooklyn.In fact, things are trending the opposite direction: While Nets GM Sean Marks and superstar forward Kevin Durant have yet to speak this offseason, Irving’s camp has requested and received permission from the Nets to speak with other teams about sign-and-trade packages, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.The belief among both league and player circles is that Irving is gone and the Seven-Eleven Era is over before it ever began. Irving only appeared in 103 regular-season games…

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Kanye West makes surprise appearance at BET Awards

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All of the lights were on Kanye West as he made a surprise appearance at the BET Awards to honor Diddy.Dressed in a black jacket, hat, face covering and glasses, West gave a speech sharing why he’s inspired by Diddy, formerly known as Puff Daddy, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award at Sunday’s ceremony.“Any of us in this room, if Puff ever need us, we need to jump and be there,” West said at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.Kanye West onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.…

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New Zealand sea sponges are ‘dying by the millions’ due to climate change

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On land, heatwaves can be deadly for humans and wildlife and can devastate crops and forests.Unusually warm periods can also occur in the ocean. These can last for weeks or months, killing off kelp forests and corals, and producing other significant impacts on marine ecosystems, fishing and aquaculture industries.Yet until recently, the formation, distribution and frequency of marine heatwaves had received little research attention. Long-term change Climate change is warming ocean waters and causing shifts in the distribution and abundance of seaweeds, corals, fish and other marine species. For example, tropical fish species are now commonly found in Sydney Harbour.But these changes…

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GE Chairman, CEO Culp Also Named CEO of GE Aviation

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General Electric Co. on Monday said H. Lawrence Culp Jr., the architect of the conglomerate’s plans to split into three public companies, is taking on the additional post of chief executive officer of GE Aviation.Mr. Culp remains chairman and CEO of Boston-based GE, which in November announced plans to spin off its healthcare and power businesses while retaining its aviation operations. The breakup of the more than century-old company is the culmination of a yearslong process of shrinking GE after Mr. Culp took the helm in late 2018 and tried to stabilize GE’s operations by selling off business units and…

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Rudy, Rudy, Rudy

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Rudy Giuliani was viciously attacked Sunday at a ShopRite grocery store on Staten Island he told The New York Post. It’s a wonder he made it out alive. “All of a sudden, I feel this ‘Bam!’ on my back,” Giuliani said. “I don’t know if they helped me not fall down, but I just about fell down, but I didn’t.” There was a “tremendous pain in my back,” Rudy told the Post. So much pain, he told WABC talk radio, “somebody shot me,” and, “Luckily, I’m a 78-year-old who is in pretty good shape. If I wasn’t, I would have hit the ground and probably cracked…

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Top-Rated Companies to Fix Your Credit Score

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Sponsored Content If you have a poor credit score, it may be difficult to qualify for a new credit card, get a personal loan, or even rent an apartment. These poor marks on your credit report may be stemming from late payments, maxing out your credit limit, debt in collections, or inaccurate errors. If you don’t have the time to fix these issues, there are plenty of credit repair companies that will review your credit report and address any negative items. While the success of a credit repair company is not guaranteed, they will step in to help and contact…

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Wimbledon: British wildcard Jodie Burrage crashes out with first-round defeat to Lesia Tsurenko

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British wildcard Jodie Burrage comes to the aid of a poorly Wimbledon ball boy by feeding him PERCY PIGS... before crashing out to Lesia Tsurenko in a first round, straight sets defeatBy Daniel Matthews For Mailonline Published: 08:53 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 09:31 EDT, 27 June 2022 Plenty of brownie points and even some Percy Pigs for Jodie Burrage on Court 18. Unfortunately, after helping a stricken ball boy, the 23-year-old became the first British casualty of this year’s Championships. Twice, her first-round clash with Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko was held up. First by the rain and then by a medical…

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Jussie Smollett roasted for BET Awards appearance: ‘Who let him in?’

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Fallen “Empire” star Jussie Smollett has defiantly declared he’s “not a piece of s–t” after “gaining clarity” during his recent mini-prison stint — but many viewers of the 2022 BET Awards aren’t ready to let him off the hook just yet. Smollett, 40, made his controversial return to the red carpet at Sunday Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater — after being sprung in March when he served only six days of his 150-day sentence in March for five counts of felony disorderly conduct at Cook County Jail in Chicago. The 2015 BET nominee for best actor was ostensibly there to hype…

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Adam Ottavino gives up walk-off homer as Mets can’t complete sweep

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Nick Fortes crushed an Adam Ottavino slider for a walk-off homer as the Marlins sent the Mets back to Queens with a 3-2 loss Sunday afternoon.The Mets (47-27), who got a strong outing from David Peterson and a solo shot from Brandon Nimmo, couldn’t complete the three-game sweep in Miami. They now return to Citi Field to start a five-game homestand on Tuesday against the mighty Houston Astros (who split a four-game series in the Bronx) and the Texas Rangers.Peterson did his job. The left-hander threw seven strong innings, allowing two runs on four hits with eight strikeouts. He didn’t…

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Diddy Thanks Cassie In BET Awards 2022 Speech With Yung Miami In Crowd – Hollywood Life

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Diddy was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards, and he gave a lengthy speech while accepting the honor. At one point, Diddy made sure to thank “everybody that played a part in [his] life.” He said he couldn’t possibly name everyone, but there was one surprising person who he did reference by name. “I was in a dark place for a few years,” Diddy admitted. “I have to give a special shoutout, thank you, love, to the people that was really there for me.” He named a few close people in his life, then added, “And…

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Marketers at NFT.NYC Upbeat on Brand-Building in the Metaverse

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The nosedive in cryptocurrencies and nonfungible tokens peppered conversations, panels and events at NFT.NYC, a four-day event last week focused on the virtual baubles. Marketers seemed unwavering in their zeal for NFTs. The price of crypto is down—by an estimated $2 trillion since November—and high prices for NFTs have faded. Most NFTs are purchased using cryptocurrencies. And as the crypto market has slumped, so has the value of the digital collectibles. Some companies might fail because of that, but the industry is going through a necessary maturation process, said Julian Holguin, chief executive of Doodles, a collection of 10,000 NFTs.…

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Psaki says Republicans are trying to ‘politicize’ ‘broken’ US immigration system and Title 42 expiry

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tore into Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill during her Monday news briefing, accusing them of acting in bad faith when attacking the Biden administration for the crisis at the southwest border.It comes as some Democrats in Congress have begun to break from the party line and join virtually every Republican in opposition to President Joe Biden allowing a pandemic-era expulsion policy, Title 42, to expire on May 23.During her press briefing, Psaki acknowledged the immigration system was 'broken' months after Biden's first year in office saw at least 1.78 million border encounters between Customs…

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Tobey Maguire, maintain your course

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimiko Glenn, 33; Ed Westwick, 35; Tobey Maguire, 47; J.J. Abrams, 56. Ed Westwick (Photo credit should read CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images) Happy Birthday: Look at everything objectively. Ponder over how much to spend and what to do. Take the time to recognize opportunities and maintain your course. If you refuse the desire to overdo or indulge, you’ll avoid mistakes and regret. A friendly, positive approach to work and pleasure, coupled with discipline and a budget, will lead to victory. Your numbers are 5, 16, 24, 27, 31, 35, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Learn from experience,…

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‘Golden for a golden season’: Fans lap up Barcelona’s new away kit

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'Golden for a golden season': Fans lap up Barcelona's new away kit which includes the pattern of a map of the city... as the club enters the Spotify era after agreeing £235m deal that included renaming the Nou CampBarcelona have released their away kit ahead of the 2022/23 football season On social media, fans reacted positively to the new strip announced on MondayThe jersey pays homage to the 1992 Olympic Games hosted in BarcelonaSpotify's logo appears on the front after their £235m deal with the Spanish clubBy Kieran Lynch For Mailonline Published: 04:15 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 06:05 EDT,…

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Nigella Lawson puts on a chic display as she attends Locanda Locatelli’s 20th Anniversary bash

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Nigella Lawson puts on a chic display in a floral maxi dress as she attends upmarket Italian eatery Locanda Locatelli's 20th Anniversary bashBy Kenzi Devine For Mailonline Published: 05:39 EDT, 27 June 2022 | Updated: 05:59 EDT, 27 June 2022 She's the author and TV cook famed for her culinary expertise.And Nigella Lawson put on a gorgeous display as she attended Locanda Locatelli's 20th anniversary party on Sunday, hosted at the central London eatery.The 63-year-old sported a floral shirt dress in a maxi style, with a rope tie waist and a button up design. Anniversary event: Nigella Lawson, 63, put on…

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Boots takeover flounders as buyers struggle to find £3bn of finance

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Boots takeover flounders as buyers struggle to find £3bn of finance amid volatile UK public debt marketsBy Mark Shapland For The Daily Mail Published: 17:12 EDT, 23 June 2022 | Updated: 17:48 EDT, 23 June 2022 The proposed sale of Boots is on the rocks amid concerns over how a deal will be financed.The auction for the High Street chemist has rumbled on for six months but the process has become increasingly fractious as banks try to find a way to fund the multi-billion-pound transaction.The frontrunner to buy Boots – which has 2,200 stores across the UK – is a…

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NYC lawmaker slams ‘outrageous’ lack of monkeypox vaccine

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The state is being urged to boost supplies of monkeypox vaccine after all the city’s vaccination appointments were quickly booked last week.State Sen. Brad Hoylman is calling on Gov. Hochul and Health Commissioner Mary Bassett to get extra doses from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as soon as possible.“We desperately need additional monkeypox vaccines,” the Manhattan Democrat told the Daily News on Sunday. “It’s an outrage that New York City received 1,000 vaccines for an LGBTQ population that is greater than 700,000 people.”Recent months have seen growing international concern over monkeypox, which spread from central and…

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Mississippi wins first CWS title by sweeping Oklahoma

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OMAHA, Neb. — The last team to get into the NCAA baseball tournament was the last team standing.Mississippi scored twice on wild pitches in a three-run eighth inning and the Rebels won their first national baseball title, sweeping Oklahoma in the College World Series finals with a 4-2 victory Sunday.The Rebels (42-23) became the eighth national champion since 2009 to come out of the Southeastern Conference and third straight, and the trophy will stay in the Magnolia State for another year. Mississippi State won last year.“There is so much to be said for how much we overcame this year, how…

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Jussie Smollett makes rare public appearance at BET Awards – New York Daily News

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Jussie Smollett made a rare public appearance Sunday at the BET Awards.The “Empire” actor, who was charged with lying to police about being the victim of a homophobic and racist 2019 attack, was sentenced to 150 days in county jail in March, but was released on bond less than a week later as he appeals the conviction.Dressed in a tan suit with a white shirt and gold necklaces, Smollett posed for photos on the red carpet at Sunday’s award show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.Jussie Smollett at the BET Awards on Sunday. (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)This year’s BET Awards…

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Elon Musk is ‘banging the baby drum’ and warns Japan could ‘disappear’ after 600,000 population drop

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Elon Musk says he's 'banging the baby drum' and warns we could be like Japan which saw a population decline of 600,000 and adds the country will 'disappear' if trends continueBy Christopher Carbone For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:01 EDT, 24 June 2022 | Updated: 13:47 EDT, 24 June 2022 Elon Musk said that he's been 'banging the baby drum' for a while and warns that the US could face a fate similar to Japan's if plunging fertility rates don't improve. 'I'm always banging the baby drum,' Musk, who has fathered eight children with multiple wives, said. 'Where do you think people come…

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Generator Hostels owner considering £1bn sale

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Owner of Generator Hostels understood to be considering a sale that could value it at up to £1bnBy Amy-jo Crowley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 16:51 EDT, 25 June 2022 | Updated: 05:50 EDT, 26 June 2022 The owner of Generator Hostels is understood to be considering a sale that could value it at up to £1billion. The boutique hotel and hostel company offers offers lodgings in London, Rome, Paris, New York and other major cities for less than £50 a night. Up for sale: Generator Hostels' current valuation is unclear, but the economic outlook is expected to help the businessIt was…

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A reactionary Supreme Court enshrines far-right extremism as law of the land

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If Supreme Court conservatives announce that Republican states no longer must abide by federal laws, what then? Where does their power end? The Supreme Court gutted both American privacy rights and public safety with two brazenly far-right rulings last week. They're not done yet; by this time next week, the court is likely to have erased the government's ability to enforce environmental regulations using an equally bizarre far-right theory that could erase the federal government's ability to write any regulations. And at that point, with the help of stonewalling Republican senators, large parts of the United States government simply cease…

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Wimbledon: Russia ban and ranking-points row can’t dull the fervour

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Try telling those lucky enough to have tickets for the Centre Court on Monday that this is somehow a depleted Wimbledon.It is not a bad running order on the grand old arena — arguably the world’s best ever male player, followed by Britain’s teenage US Open champion, followed by the finest player the country has produced since the war.These are turbulent times and rarely will the sight of manicured lawns and the thwock of fuzzy balls on taut strings be more welcome and reassuring over a summer’s fortnight. Novak Djokovic opens the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon against Soonwoo…

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Mulberry results litmus test for how luxury brands are coping

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Mulberry's full-year results a litmus test for how luxury brands are coping with cost-of-living crisisBy Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:50 EDT, 26 June 2022 | Updated: 16:50 EDT, 26 June 2022 Mulberry is set to unveil its full-year results on Wednesday in a litmus test for how luxury brands are coping with the cost-of-living crisis. The handbag specialist, favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge, pointed to 'robust' sales in its trading update in March. Stylish: Mulberry, favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge, pointed to 'robust' sales in its trading update in MarchBut inflation is causing purse strings to be…

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One dead in Bay Bridge vehicle collision

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OAKLAND — A person died at the scene of a two-vehicle collision Sunday in Interstate 80 lanes just west of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge toll plaza, authorities said. Just before 9 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers received word of a collision in eastbound I-80 lanes involving a small sedan that veered off the right-hand side before overturning and a second vehicle found sideways in the slow or right-most lane, CHP Officer James Evans said. Despite emergency life-saving measures, the person was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:12 p.m. Their identity was not immediately available from the Alameda County Sheriff’s…

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Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions.Behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history and first in more than two decades by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the final Sunday night.It’s the first title for this core group led by MacKinnon, captain Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar and it follows years of playoff disappointment. The Avalanche lost in the second round each of the past three seasons after getting knocked…

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Diddy Dedicates ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ To Kim Porter At BET Awards 2022 – Hollywood Life

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View gallery Image Credit: Matt Baron/Shutterstock Diddy was honored at the 2022 BET Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the music industry over the years. Babyface and Kanye West presented him with the award, while other stars like Mary J. Blige and Busta Rhymes performed a tribute to him, but it was Diddy’s own dedication to the his ex, Kim Porter, while he was singing “I’ll Be Missing You”, that was the most memorable moment of the night. Watch it below. More AboutDiddy #BETAwards Kim Porter + Diddy 🥺🥺😭😭 I'll Be Missing You – *Every Breath You…

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The weak pound is headlining again, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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Along with inflation, trade union strife and Sir Paul McCartney, the weak pound is headlining again, says RUTH SUNDERLANDPound's problems: Political and economic woes and investor flight to dollar UK is a very open economy and highly susceptible to a tanking currency Fed hiking rates faster than Bank may cause sterling to fall harder against dollarBy Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 16:50 EDT, 26 June 2022 | Updated: 17:06 EDT, 26 June 2022 The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is too young to remember much first hand about the sterling devaluation in 1967, when prime minister Harold Wilson nonsensically…

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Top physician says maskless Kamala proves current CDC recommendations are a ‘mockery’

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A top medical expert Dr. Nicole Saphier tore into the White House for making a 'mockery' of CDC guidelines after Vice President Kamala Harris went maskless despite coming in close contact with Covid-19. 'When the White House defends President Biden hugging Speaker Pelosi and VP Harris removing her mask despite recent close contacts, they are showing what a mockery the current CDC recommendations are,' Saphier, a radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth, told DailyMail.com. 'Not to mention, the excusability of their actions because of “emotional” and “important” events is disrespectful to Americans who have been avoiding such actions…