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Some Photos Northern Lights

Avax.news 

The Northern lights (aurora borealis) lights up the night sky above the Molenviergang in Aarlanderveen, the Netherlands, early on 11 May 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of America has warned that the strongest geomagnetic storm for 20 years is set to hit Earth, making the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, visible at much lower geomagnetic latitudes than usual. (Photo by Josh Walet/EPA/EFE/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

Besgrove’s Gem Propels NY Gremlins to 2024 ISC World Tournament Finals

Fastpitch West 

In a game that kept fans holding their breath until the final out, the New York Gremlins emerged victorious with a tension-filled 1-0 win over the NorthEast Drillers in the Winner’s Bracket Final at the 2024 ISC World Tournament on Friday night, August 16, 2024. This win secures the Gremlins’ spot in the 2024 ISC […]

Sport last Week, Part 10/14

Avax.news 

Team GB’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson in action during the women’s heptathlon shot put, where she recorded a personal best at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 8, 2024. (Photo by David Levene/The Guardian)

EU presses Meta on plans after disinformation tracker axed

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Meta has been criticised on both sides of the Atlantic over the decision to shut down CrowdTangle -- a feature considered vital by researchers tracking viral falsehoods -- in a year of major election contests in the United States and elsewhere. The European Commission's request to Meta was sent under the bloc's Digital Services Act, a landmark new law that cracks down on illegal content online.

Robust growth ignites rally in new-age stocks, 45% gains made in 6 months

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

New-age stocks surged recently, thanks to higher revenue growth and increased profitability through reduced spending. The ET E-commerce Index rose 45% in six months. Shares of Zomato, Paytm, and PB Fintech showed notable gains. Foreign institutional investors significantly increased their stakes, supporting the growth of these companies.

Altamont Fair Corgi Races Take Capital Region Sports Scene by Storm

News10.com 

What happened at the Altamont Fair Thursday night will go down in the history books, forever changing the landscape of sports in the Capital Region. The atmosphere, intensity, and competitiveness we witnessed was unlike anything we've seen before. Behold, the inaugural Altamont Fair Corgi Races.

Wall St wraps up best week of the year as recession fears fade

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

U.S. stocks ended higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marking their biggest weekly gains of the year. Investors' focus shifted to next week's Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, easing recession fears. Markets are particularly anticipating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on potential rate cuts.

NWSL's Wave hire Landon Donovan as interim coach

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-USA TODAY Sports) National Soccer Hall of Famer Landon Donovan took over on Friday as the interim head coach of the NWSL's San Diego Wave. Donovan, 42, takes over for Paul Buckle, who had been serving as the team's interim coach but had agreed to the role only for the summer. Wave general manager Camille Ashton said in a statement, "First off, we want to thank Paul for his professionalism and