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The New York Yankees’ star player, Giancarlo Stanton, has once again displayed his impressive batting skills, hitting the hardest ball of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season against the Houston Astros. During the third inning of their matchup, Stanton connected with a 1-2 curveball thrown by Astros rookie starter Spencer Arrighetti, sending the…
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OutKick’s Dan Dakich has expressed concern over the treatment of Caitlin Clark, the newly signed player for the Indiana Fever, by a male reporter during a recent press conference. Gregg Doyel, a columnist for the Indianapolis Star, made several unusual comments towards Clark during her welcome ceremony, causing controversy on social media. In response,…
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The Bank of England has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at a 16-year peak of 5.25%, with some members of the Monetary Policy Committee expressing concerns regarding certain inflation indicators. This decision was made during their most recent gathering, during which seven members supported keeping rates unchanged, whilst two advocated for a…
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In a recent incident, Rupert Murdoch, the right-wing media mogul, demonstrated his significant influence within the Republican Party. During the controversy surrounding House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to approve financial assistance to Ukraine, Murdoch’s media empire – which includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post – publicly endorsed McCarthy…
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US legislators are preparing to present a bill on Thursday that aims to restrict the quantity of hazardous metals, such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, found in infant food by increasing regulatory and enforcement measures undertaken by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The proposed legislation, titled the Baby Food Safety Act…
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In preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico and the United States, FIFA has requested full control of the participating stadiums 30 days prior to the start of the competition and for seven days afterwards. However, this poses a problem for box owners at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, as…
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In European banking, hostile takeover bids are rare, but Spanish bank BBVA broke this trend by announcing a 12.23 billion euro ($13.11 billion) all-share offer for rival Sabadell, despite Sabadell’s board previously rejecting a similar proposal on the same terms. BBVA’s Chair, Carlos Torres Vila, described the proposal as “extraordinarily attractive” and stated that…
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After more than three decades, the brutal murder of Danielle Clause in California in 1991 has finally been solved thanks to advanced forensic genetic genealogy techniques. The Ventura Police Department has identified Larry Welch as the perpetrator, bringing closure to Clause’s family and friends. Clause’s sister, Marcie Forte, expressed gratitude and relief, stating that…
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The federal government and Wall Street have formed a new cybersecurity alliance called Project Fortress, aimed at defending the US financial system from major cyberattacks and deterring potential hackers. According to a letter sent to bank CEOs by a senior Treasury official and viewed by CNN, the project includes defensive measures such as a…
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During a speech, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron clarified that the extent and method of arms exports from Britain to Israel differ significantly from those of the United States. He explained that while the US provides Israel with substantial quantities of weaponry through its role as a primary supplier, the UK only issues licenses…