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For Anthony Rendon, the year 2024 was supposed to offer some redemption after his seven-year, $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the 2020 season. The third baseman’s outstanding three seasons preceding 2019 witnessed more than five wins over replacement level thrice, and two outings where he surpassed an on-base percentage…
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The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on a trip next week that involves meeting regional partners in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing efforts by Israel and Hamas towards reaching a ceasefire agreement, which has remained elusive despite months-long talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt. According to the spokesperson for the US Department…
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Rewritten article: Scientists have been taking cues from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to combat potential hazards of avian influenza H5N1 – also known as bird flu – which is currently spreading among livestock in both the US and its domestic dairy supply. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that samples taken from…
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Rewritten article: The New England Patriots may have drafted the most self-confident rookie in Javon Baker, but there is room for improvement when it comes to interview skills. With the 110th pick (fourth round) of this year’s draft, the Patriots chose Baker, a 22-year-old wide receiver from UCF Golden Knights who could use some…
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Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has called for an “economic civil war” between blue states and red states in America as the solution to end mass shootings, while also appearing to cancel his subscription with The New York Times due to publisher A.G. Sulzberger’s alleged attitude towards President Biden. In a tweet on Friday…
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Rewritten article: Kamala Harris has addressed online criticism about her distinctive laugh during an interview with talk show host Drew Barrymore. The segment, which will be aired in full on Monday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” includes footage circulated by X that shows the vice president discussing being the first female vice president…
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Humanitarian supply ships organized by Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) have been prevented from sailing due to a political move made by an international shipping body. The Guinea Bissau International Ships Registry contacted FFC for an inspection of their lead ship, which was carried out on Friday. As a result, the organization withdrew consent for…
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The passing of boxer Ardi Ndembo at the age of 27 has been mourned by promoters Viva Promotions following three weeks in a medically induced coma after suffering a knockout during an April fight. The Congolese heavyweight was transported to hospital and placed into a coma, before ultimately dying earlier this week. Ndembo’s death…
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Rewritten Article: A tornado struck Guangzhou, a city with 19 million residents in southern China on Saturday, resulting in at least five deaths and leaving behind 33 injured individuals according to state media reports from the country. Authorities disclosed that as many as 141 factories suffered damage but thankfully no residential buildings collapsed during…
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed legislation permitting teachers and staff in schools throughout the state to carry concealed weapons inside school buildings and campuses subject to specific conditions. The bill authorizes faculty or personnel of educational institutions to bear arms on campus with approval from their principal, as well as other authorized individuals…