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Mariners, Mets to play in 2025 Little League Classic

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Mariners will make their first trip to Williamsport, Pa., in next season's MLB Little League Classic on Aug. 17. The Mariners will take on the New York Mets, who took part in the event in 2018, in the Sunday night game. The game takes place amid the Little League World Series, which is also held in Williamsport. New York will be the home team for the finale of a thr

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Snag sparks water shortage, tempers rise in Gurgaon's Sushant Lok 2 as taps sputter

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Residents of Sushant Lok-2 faced severe water scarcity despite frequent rains, with around 1,000 families struggling to manage daily chores. The worst affected were A and A1 blocks, relying on a tubewell after the daily supply. Heavy rains caused a short-circuit in the tubewell’s motor, exacerbating their difficulties until repairs on Friday.

Lookman asks to leave Atalanta for PSG — Report

The Punch 

Like his compatriot Victor Osimhen, Nigeria international Ademola Lookman will not take part in Atalanta’s opening game of the 2024/25 season, having been  left out of their squad after reportedly asking to leave the club for Paris Saint-Germain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Rumour emerged on Sunday that the French giants had contacted the Nigerian’s entourage

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Former Ohio State quarterback indicted on felony drug charges

NBC4i.com 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former Ohio State quarterback has been indicted on felony drug charges after he was found with crack pipes in his jeans pocket in February. Art Schlichter, 64, who played for the Buckeyes from 1978-81, was charged with possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, in the Franklin County Court of Common [...]

Price fall, tax changes make Gold ETFs attractive; more so as SGBs seen on hold

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Following a customs duty reduction and a fall in gold prices, investors were drawn to gold ETFs and funds. The budget announcement made long-term gold investments more tax-efficient, and with no new sovereign gold bond issues expected, experts recommended a 10% portfolio allocation. Gold remains a hedge against inflation and provides diversification.

El-Kanemi coach blames Dadje draw on poor pre-season

The Punch 

El-Kanemi Warriors coach Aliyu Zubairu has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw against Dadje FC of Benin Republic in their first leg, first round CAF Confederation Cup encounter, to a lack of adequate pre-season matches, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The President Federation Cup champions were held at home on their adopted ground, the Remo Stars Stadium

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Telangana CLP endorses Singhvi for RS bypoll; to file nomination today

Business Standard 

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Telangana on Sunday night endorsed the candidature of Abhishek Singhvi for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in the state. The Congress leader and senior lawyer will file his nomination papers on Monday. Talking to reporters after a meeting of the CLP here, Telangana Chief Minister and state Congress president A Revanth Reddy said Singhvi was introduced to Congress MLAs, MPs and MLCs at the meeting. Reddy said he wholeheartedly invited the legal luminary. Singhvi will file his nomination on Monday. Читать дальше...

‘No doorstep collection for days’: Waste keeps piling up at homes

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Residents of Sector 57 in Gurgaon faced a sanitation crisis due to irregular garbage collection for two weeks. Complaints to MCG yielded no results. A new vendor's appointment worsened the situation, leading to overflowing bins and health concerns. Despite residents petitioning against the vendor, MCG has yet to address the issue effectively.

Kevin O'Leary blasts Harris's proposed economic plans as 'really bad idea'

TheHill.com 

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary on Saturday laid out a series of problems he has with Vice President Harris's proposed economic plan, calling parts of it a "really bad idea." Harris formally announced her economic plan at a rally last week in North Carolina, which included a broad range of economic policies including child and...

Concept of lateral entry first introduced under Cong-led UPA regime: Rpts

Business Standard 

The concept of lateral entry was first introduced under the Congress-led UPA regime and strongly endorsed by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission established by it in 2005, government sources said on Sunday. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday issued a notification for recruiting 45 joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries through lateral entry -- referred to as the appointment of specialists (including those from the private sector) in government departments. Читать дальше...

Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, upset over U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza, aim to seek changes to the Democratic platform and are planning to demand an arms embargo this week. This effort is set to take place during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will be formally nominated as the presidential candidate for the Nov. 5 election against Republican former President Donald Trump.

Harris-Walz embark on bus tour in Pennsylvania before Chicago convention

Business Standard 

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz embarked on a bus tour in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday, hoping to ride a wave of enthusiasm for her candidacy to their party's nominating convention in Chicago this week. Vice President Harris and Walz, the governor of Minnesota, were joined by their spouses, Doug Emhoff and Gwen Walz, as they arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport and greeted supporters. They will make stops in the Pittsburgh area to glad-hand with voters. Читать дальше...

2024 WPH Ice Bowl Wraps

World Players of Handball 

Day 2 Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 8/18/24 After a grueling Saturday of play that started at 6:45 am and ended past 10 pm, players were back on the court by 7 am on Sunday to determine the Ice Bowl champions. Men’s Small Ball Singles Final: Canales def Esser 15-7, 15-13 The Men’s Small Ball Singles […]