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U.S. women's volleyball beats France, reaches knockouts

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports) The United States swept France on the final day of pool play Sunday at South Paris Arena to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic women's volleyball tournament. The American team eked out three narrow set victories -- 29-27, 29-27, 25-20 -- to win its second match in Pool A action and finish second in the group. The U.S. are trying to repeat as gold medalists after winn

Noah Lyles gives U.S. sprinting its swag back with Olympic gold in the 100 meters - Andscape

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  1. Noah Lyles gives U.S. sprinting its swag back with Olympic gold in the 100 meters  Andscape
  2. Noah Lyles delivers inspirational message about what he’s overcome to achieve Olympic gold  New York Post
  3. 2024 Paris Olympics: See how close the 100-meter finish was between Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson -- and why Lyles won  Yahoo Sports
  4. Kishane Thompson relishes silver after being on wrong end of Olympic 100-meter photo finish  The Associated Press
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New Medieval Books: The Memoirs of Shah Tahmasp I

Medievalists.net 

This is an account written by a 16th-century ruler where he describes many events and wars of his reign. It aims to both justify his decisions and offer advice to his descendants on how to rule.

Oil hovers at 8-month lows as U.S. recession fears offset Mideast tensions

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Oil prices dropped to their lowest in eight months amid fears of a U.S. recession. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures saw minor declines. Escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, are raising concerns about future crude exports. Recent economic data showing weak global demand also weighed on prices.

Nearly 100 killed as protesters, ruling party supporters clash in B'desh

Business Standard 

Nearly 100 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in fierce clashes between protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the ruling party supporters in different parts of Bangladesh, forcing authorities to cut off mobile internet and enforce a nationwide curfew for an indefinite period. The clashes broke out Sunday morning when protesters attending the non-cooperation programme under the banner of the Students Against Discrimination with... Читать дальше...

Migrant workers who fled after Nuh riots back, say 'it's not the home we had built'

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Last year, the Nuh riots forced Mokkuleshwar Rehman, along with thousands of other migrant workers, to flee Gurgaon. Upon returning, many found their homes looted and destroyed. Despite setbacks, including job losses and personal challenges, some have managed to rebuild their lives. This year's religious procession in July proceeded peacefully without any threats or harassment.

GIFT Nifty falls 300 pts; here's the trading setup for today's session

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Nifty achieved a milestone of 25,000 but later declined due to weak global market cues. Analysts predict further weakness in coming sessions. Foreign investors turned net sellers, offloading Rs 3,310 crore worth of shares. Several stocks entered the F&O ban list. Notable companies will announce their first quarter results on Monday.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms‘ Dunk and Egg Swing Into Action in Game of Thrones Spinoff’s First Footage

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Only a short section of a Max promo released Sunday focuses on Game of Thrones‘ latest spinoff, but it provides just enough room for us to meet Ser Duncan the Tall. The strapping hedge knight introduces himself in the network’s rundown of its upcoming projects, which also includes new footage from shows like The Last […]

Columbus launches program to help fund non-profits

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An initiative started by a Columbus City Council member will give local nonprofits the opportunity to be coached and taught how to get better results when it comes to applying for grants. The Getting Grant Ready Academy is an effort by the city that could put local nonprofits and organizations on [...]

High-A Northwest League Glance

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x – First Half winner Spokane 9, Hillsboro 3 Vancouver 4, Tri-City 0 Tri-City 15, Vancouver 3 Spokane 9, Hillsboro…

"Can't wait to test my spice meter when I come back": John Cena talks about relishing Indian food at Ambani wedding

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): John Cena, a 16-time WWE Champion and Hollywood actor in July 2024 visited India to attend the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. He was in Mumbai for a short time but he did not miss any chance to explore Indian culture, especially through desi food. Speaking with ANI over a Zoom video call, Cena recalled treating his taste buds to Indian cuisine at the Ambani weddin

Yen rises to 7-month highs as US slowdown fears carry over

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Japanese yen hit mid-January highs against the dollar following weak U.S. labor data that fueled recession concerns and anticipated deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts. The selloff in global stock markets, oil, and high-yielding currencies persisted on Monday, leading investors to seek safer assets like cash, while U.S. Treasury yields continued to drop.