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Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season

France24.com (en) 

The American world number four is coming off a breakthrough year, losing the title match at the ATP Finals in Turin last month to top-ranked Jannik Sinner. That came only weeks after playing the US Open final against the Italian, his first visit to a Grand Slam decider. He arrived in Perth for the 18-nation mixed-teams United Cup this week eager to join teammate and women's world number three Coco Gauff to kickstart their season ahead of the Australian Open next month. Fritz said he had enjoyed his handful of weeks away from the court. Читать дальше...

Syria After Assad

CounterPunch 

To most people who read or otherwise consume western media, the fall of the Assad government in Syria was unusually quick and even surprising. For most of this demographic, it seemed that Assad and his rule was fairly stable, albeit somewhat ruthless. Unknown by most, however, was that the relentless attacks by Israeli and US More

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NASA spacecraft 'safe' after closest-ever approach to Sun

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun on December 24. The spacecraft, which flew 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface, is confirmed to be safe and operating normally. It will send detailed data to help scientists understand more about the Sun's outer atmosphere, the corona.

Boxing Day sales: High Street suffers as shoppers stay home - BBC.com

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  1. Boxing Day sales: High Street suffers as shoppers stay home  BBC.com
  2. High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home  BBC
  3. What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions  CBS News
  4. Boxing Day footfall down on UK high streets despite discounts  The Guardian
  5. 28 best deals in Amazon’s Boxing Day sale I’ve found today  The Independent

Growing Up Means Claiming Your Own Mind

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Dig, ponder, dig some more. A year ago I wrote a column about some of the early moments of my growing up – not just memories but profound moments of awareness; flickers, you might say, of becoming who I am. I was 77 at the time. Now I’m . . . oh yeah, 78. Can you More

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HTS appoints al-Qaeda operative as Syria's new spy chief

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Authorities led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist group have appointed Anas Hassan Khattab as Syria's new spy chief amid a desperate attempt by the administration to tighten its grip on power across the Arab country.

NBCC gets Rs 300-cr work order in Varanasi, Rs 44 cr contract at AIIMS Gorakhpur

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

State-owned NBCC has secured contracts worth Rs 368.75 crore for various projects. The major projects include a Rs 300-crore contract for developing a commercial complex in Varanasi, a Rs 24.38-crore contract for constructing a school at IIT Roorkee, and a Rs 44.37-crore contract for building a multi-storey facility at AIIMS Gorakhpur.

Arkansas State outguns Bowling Green to take 68 Ventures Bowl

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jaylen Raynor completed 18 of 30 passes for 221 yards and two touchdown connections to Corey Rucker as Arkansas State fended off Bowling Green 38-31 to win the 68 Ventures Bowl on Thursday night in Mobile, Ala. Rucker finished with four catches for 107 yards and Zak Wallace rushed 15 times for 99yards and a score for the Red Wolves (8-5), who earned their firs

EFC (I) announces 1:1 bonus share issue

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

EFC (I) Ltd announced a 1:1 bonus share issue for eligible shareholders, marking its first-ever such issuance. The company’s shares have risen by 80.65% in the past year, and it trades at Rs 668.