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How Red Sox Playoff Odds Stack Up With Wild-Card Contenders

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The MLB trade deadline passed Tuesday, and the Red Sox will put their focus for the rest of the season on clinching an American League wild-card spot. Boston filled its needs before the deadline by adding a right-handed bat (Danny Jansen), a solid starter (James Paxton) and two relievers to bolster the bullpen. The other […]

Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling

Times Union 

Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve. Compensation as measured by the government’s Employment Cost Index rose 0.9% in the second quarter, down from a 1.2% increase in the previous quarter, the Labor Department said Wednesday. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier, compensation growth was 4.1%,... Читать дальше...

Montreal Canadiens Sign Kaiden Guhle to 6-Year Deal

Wildcats Youth Hockey Website 

The Montreal Canadiens have extended defenseman Kaiden Guhle to a six-year deal worth $5.55 million annually. The 22-year-old was selected 16th overall by the club in the 2020 NHL Draft.…

U.S. Bolsters Philippine Military with $500 Million Aid Amid South China Sea Tensions

«The Rio Times» 

On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Manila. They announced a significant military aid package of $500 million for the Philippines. This visit underscores the strategic importance of the Philippines to the US, particularly amid rising tensions with China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. […]

Simone Biles leads U.S. women's gymnastics to team gold medal at Paris Olympics

CBSNews.com 

Simone Biles became the most decorated American Olympic gymnast ever with eight medals after she helped Team USA secure gold in the team final on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the U.S. women's rugby team had a stunning upset when it snatched its first ever medal, winning bronze during the final seconds of its game against Australia.

World reacts to killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

France24.com (en) 

The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Tehran on Wednesday blamed on Israel has stunned the international community. Haniyeh had been in Tehran to attend the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed "harsh punishment" for Israel. Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas is a rival of Haniyeh but slammed the killing as "a cowardly act and a serious escalation," his office said in a statement. "He urged our people and their forces to unite... Читать дальше...

Azam Khan acquitted in forcible eviction case, remains in jail in other cases

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was acquitted by a Rampur court in a case from 2016 involving forcible eviction and house demolition. The case was registered in 2019 under BJP rule. Khan remains in Sitapur prison due to other cases. Proceedings were held via video-conference because of his health issues. Five others were also acquitted.

The Ultra-Thin Revolution

Forbes.com 

When it comes to ultra-light, ultra-thin mechanical timepieces, Richard Mille is no stranger to operating at the limits. The rules are clear and simple—every Richard Mille worthy of the name must blend technical virtuosity with unshakable strength and resilience.

NIA charges Lalngaihawma in major illegal arms case

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted Lalngaihawma in a significant illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case. Filed in the NIA Special Court, New Delhi, the charges include violations of IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substance Act, and UA(P) Act. Lalngaihawma is accused of operating a network linked with Myanmar insurgents, trafficking arms and explosives, and engaging in financial transactions with international associates. Investigations are ongoing.