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In a shocking development, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has provisionally suspended Czech tennis player Nikola Bartunkova for doping following positive tests for the prohibited heart medication trimetazidine at tournaments in Slovakia and Slovenia in February and March respectively. Bartunkova, who reached the finals of the Wimbledon girls tournament last year and currently…
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In a recent interview with Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser, Senator Tim Scott discussed various aspects related to the 2024 presidential campaign, including the race for the vice presidency, consolidating support for Donald Trump, and the lingering supporters of Nikki Haley, who recently dropped out of the race but still hasn’t endorsed Trump. Scott, a…
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In response to the backlash caused by Baidu’s Vice President and Head of Communications, Qu Jing, the company has remained silent. However, Qu herself issued an apology through her personal WeChat account, stating that she deeply reflects on and humbly accepts the criticisms received from various platforms. She clarified that there were many inappropriate…
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Rory McIlroy revealed that there was a group of players on the PGA Tour policy board who were uncomfortable with him returning to the role. Tiger Woods and Patrick Cantlay are believed to be among them, as five players, excluding Webb Simpson, held the power to decide whether McIlroy should replace him. In a…
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In Game 2 of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers, the New York Knicks, currently ranked second, mounted a comeback after trailing by double digits at halftime thanks to the efforts of All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who suffered an apparent foot injury early in the game, returned for the second half…
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In light of recent developments, Izzat al-Raqq has asserted that Israel’s current invasion of Rafah and occupation of its border crossing are strategically designed to thwart the initiatives of mediators working towards resolving the ongoing conflict. This statement comes amidst mounting tension in the region as Israeli forces continue their military operations in Rafah,…
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The Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision on May 9th is highly anticipated, with traders closely monitoring Governor Andrew Bailey’s statement for any hints regarding a potential summer rate cut. While the Bank of England is expected to maintain its current interest rate of 5.25% during this meeting, Bailey made it clear during…
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In the morning hours prior to market open, the share price of Airbnb plummeted by over 8% due to disappointing projections for the upcoming quarter. Despite surpassing projections for the previous quarter, the shortfall in estimates for current-quarter revenue caused unease among investors. The Easter holiday being celebrated in the initial quarter instead of…
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Argentines have experienced a second nationwide transportation strike since President Javier Milei took office in December, putting additional pressure on his administration as it confronts a critical juncture in Congress. This makes Milei the first president in recent Argentine history to face two strikes of such magnitude during the early stages of his tenure,…
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In Turkey, a significant aviation incident occurred at two different airports in quick succession. On Thursday, a Boeing 737 operated by Corendon Airline, based in Turkey, experienced a tire explosion upon landing at Gazipasa airport near Alanya. Although the incident resulted in the plane coming to a stop on its nose, thankfully all 190…