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The United States had an up and down day in Olympics wrestling action on Thursday, with one athlete moving onto a gold medal match but two more falling in the semifinals.
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For a couple of decades now, oenophiles have turned up their noses at the many ‘critter wines’ that followed in the wake of a certain Aussie label and its colorful wallaby. Time to reconsider.
Meal time at the Olympic village.
Emergency meeting held as English football season kicks off on Friday
Americans' views on euthanasia have remained largely unchanged over the last decade, with most people believing doctors should legally be allowed to end a patient’s life, a new Gallup poll shows. A little more than 7 in 10 Americans think doctors should, by law, be able to end a patient’s life “by some painless means”...
During the day, the yuan-to-ruble exchange rate edged up by 0.028% to 11.85 rubles
India's proposed broadcast Bill mandates content creators like MrBeast to register as OTT broadcasters and adhere to stringent content certification and grievance redressal systems. The regulation could hinder online creators, even affecting those discussing global news. Previous regulations caused self-censorship and business closures, sparking concerns about creativity and freedom of expression.
Harare — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa says he is not extending his presidency beyond the current two five-year terms allowed by the country’s constitution. There are some who have expressed skepticism about his stated commitment to the constitution. Chants by members of the ruling ZANU-PF party echoed in the air as those gathered at party headquarters awaited the arrival of President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. They said Mnangagwa will still be in power in 2030 — two years after what the constitution allows him. Читать дальше...
Russia has legalized cryptocurrency mining as new law governing the sector has been signed by President Vladimir Putin
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Footage shows the elephant only a few feet from the tracker, probing with its trunk and ultimately generating an amusing reaction.
The Justice Department has indicted two Iranians and a Pakistani national over their alleged support of Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program.
[The Point] Dutokoto FC and Chuma FC have both secured their places in the 2024 Sukuta Sports Committee (SSC) 'nawettan' proper after winning their qualifier play-off matches played at the Dembadou Mini Stadium.
[The Point] Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye has ended the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by registering her season's best in the Women 200m semi-finals with a timing of 22.66 seconds.
The largest Japanese oil and gas explorer, Inpex, is raising returns for shareholders to a record-high, despite posting a decline in its first-half net profit. On Thursday, Inpex reported a net profit of $1.5 billion (212.5 billion Japanese yen) for the six months ending June 30, 2024, which was down by 14.5% compared to the same period last year. However, Inpex’s revenues and operating profit rose by 10.4% and 15.3%, compared to the year-ago levels, respectively. The decline in the net profit was... Читать дальше...
[The Point] Freetown Super Stars FC will today, Wednesday, 7th August 2024 play against Blaness FC in the 2024 Gunjur 'nawettan' qualifier match at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field at 5pm.
[The Point] The Gambia U-20 team will lock horns with Team Rhino in a friendly match slated for Wednesday 14th August 2024 at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field in Old Yundum at 7pm, as the 2024 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament draws nearer.
The burger chain, like others in the food and dining industry, reported a sales slump as cost-conscious customers have slowed down on spending.
[The Point] Red Scorpions FC have suffered back-to-back defeats in the ongoing WAFU Zone A Women's CAF Champion's League qualifiers.
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Welsh Fire's double-header with Northern Superchargers in The Hundred was ruined by rain, with just 27 balls bowled in the men's game and none in the women's match.
Air Canada was penalized for misinformation generated by its chatbot; Patagonia has been accused of letting a vendor's AI model analyze customer service conversations without consent. These cases have parallels in banking, where many institutions use AI-based chatbots and contact center software.
In a late-summer flurry, Banksy has struck the British capital again. This time, jolly stencils of wildlife in precarious urban poses. The point? Banksy's back!
It was a highly ranked athlete.
2024 National Championships Only two weeks to go to the National Championships at Royal Yorkshire YC. 4 days of racing, free camping and two nights of food for £130! Event Tee shirt orders will be placed Monday the 12th so