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Giants dismiss Farhan Zaidi, tab Buster Posey as replacement

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images) The San Francisco Giants parted ways with Farhan Zaidi and named Buster Posey his replacement in the role of president of baseball operations, the team announced Monday. The Giants hired Zaidi in November 2018 after the latter completed a five-year stint as general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Francisco, however, missed the playoffs in five of the six seasons under

The Copyright Directive’s Link Tax Has Been A Failure; Will Anyone Learn From This?

Techdirt 

It seems so long ago that people were trying to stop the worst aspects of the EU Copyright Directive. It was quite a battle, as Chapter 6 of Walled Culture the book (free digital versions available) recounts in detail. The final legislation was passed in March 2019, but it is important not simply to accept what happened and move […]

Mary Kom urges India boxers to "work harder", wants BFI to focus on shortcomings

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The 2012 Olympic medallist Mary Kom was disappointed about India ending the Pairs Olympics without a single medal and urged the boxers to work harder for future events. The six-time World Champion graced the Army Sports Conclave with her presence along with other sports personalities. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, India fielded six pugilists featuring four women and two men to compete

Top seeds Vishnu, Vaidehee make winning start in 29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Top seeds and former national champions Vishnu Vardhan and Vaidehee Chaudhari made a winning start in their respective categories on the opening day of the 29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Monday. Multiple Asian Games medallist Vishnu (Telangana) had a rough start against Haryana's Udit Kamboj in the first round but eventually won the

"People of Iran should know - Israel stands with you": Benjamin Netanyahu's message to Iranians

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Tel Aviv [Israel], September 30 (ANI): In a direct appeal to the Iranian people, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the oppressive nature of their regime, emphasising its detrimental impact on their lives. Sharing a video message on X, Netanyahu said, "I speak a lot about the leaders of Iran. Yet at this pivotal moment, I want to address you - the people of Iran. I want to do so directly, without filters,

Goldman Sachs raises gold price forecast to $2 900/oz for early 2025

Miningweekly.com 

Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its gold price forecast to $2 900/oz from $2 700/oz for early 2025 citing gradually rising ETF flows with interest rate cuts in the West and China, and higher central bank purchases. "We reiterate our long gold recommendation due to the gradual boost from lower global interest rates, structurally higher central bank demand and gold's hedging benefits against geopolitical, financial, and recessionary risks," the bank said in a note.

Dignity in death'cos life is precious

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Government of India has introduced draft guidelines for assisted withdrawal of life support for terminally-ill patients. The guidelines aim to create accountability for doctors and hospitals, giving patients and families legal space to make informed choices. There are safeguards to ensure decisions are not economically driven and to maintain the dignity of life and death.