Reported 6 months ago
Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old Russian, caused a major upset at the French Open by defeating the second seed Aryna Sabalenka in a closely fought match. Sabalenka battled physical issues throughout the game but displayed determination by not retiring mid-match. Andreeva's unexpected win secured her a spot in the semi-finals where she will face Jasmine Paolini, making her the youngest semi-finalist at Roland Garros in 27 years.
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Reported 6 months ago
Teachers shared 24 modern parenting trends they disagree with, seen in their classrooms. These trends include parents being overprotective, avoiding disciplining their children, not setting boundaries, interfering with school responsibilities, and letting technology interfere with sleep. Teachers emphasize the importance of teaching children resilience, responsibility, manners, emotional regulation, and accountability, while expressing frustration with parents who undermine these values.
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Reported 6 months ago
Cameron Brink, Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard, and Hailey Van Lith have been selected to represent the U.S. in the women's 3x3 basketball team at the Paris Olympics. The quartet aims to secure another gold medal for the U.S. after the event's debut in Tokyo. Brink, with an MVP title, Burdick, a multiple 3x3 World Cup titleholder, Howard, a WNBA standout, and Van Lith, a rising player, form the talented team under Coach Jennifer Rizzotti's guidance.
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Reported 6 months ago
During filming in Thailand, Walton Goggins hints that the plot of White Lotus Season 3 will have a profound emotional impact, resonating deeply with viewers. The cast is close-knit and filming is progressing smoothly, promising an engaging and heartfelt new season.
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Reported 6 months ago
Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeated a struggling Aryna Sabalenka, who faced health issues during the match, to advance to the French Open semi-finals. Despite Sabalenka's discomfort, she completed the match but was outplayed by Andreeva, who won 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4. Andreeva will face Jasmine Paolini in the semi-finals after becoming the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997. This victory marks Andreeva's rapid rise in the sport, cementing her position in the top 30 for the first time.
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Reported 6 months ago
Recent The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers suggest that Thomas' return could disrupt Steffy's plans to shut down Hope for the Future. With rumors swirling about his comeback and a potential new love interest in Paris, Thomas' involvement in the fashion line could complicate things for Steffy. His return could pose challenges for Steffy, especially considering the importance of his designs for the success of Hope for the Future.
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Reported 6 months ago
FreightWaves, in partnership with TriumphPay, recognized 25 exceptional manufacturers, distributors and retailers during the Future of Supply Chain event for the 2024 Shipper of Choice awards. The winners, acknowledged for their efforts in eliminating inefficiencies and improving driver experiences, were chosen by industry professionals and evaluated by the FreightWaves Research team and industry expert Rob Haddock. The awards highlight the importance of fostering collaborative partnerships in the logistics industry and serve as inspiration for others to prioritize efficiency and innovation in supply chain operations.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Miami Dolphins have decided to cancel their last minicamp practice of the offseason, opting for a walkthrough instead. The team's head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned a potential change in schedule based on performance, leading to the cancellation. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill are in contract negotiations, with their future with the club depending on the outcome. The team will now focus on training camp after the cancellation.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, representing over 23,000 American Airlines flight attendants, unanimously rejects the airline's proposal of immediate 17% wage increases and higher profit sharing in 2024. Despite not yet reaching a complete contract agreement, CEO Robert Isom made the offer. The union insists on an industry-leading contract, with negotiations ongoing since June 2021 following a pause due to the pandemic. The union has a 99.47% strike vote authorization and is preparing for a strike if needed.
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Reported 6 months ago
Wall Street anticipates further interest-rate cuts from the Bank of Canada following the recent decrease, making it the first G7 central bank to ease monetary policy in four years. The loonie weakened against the US dollar after the rate cut, with expectations of more cuts in the future. Analysts predict additional rate cuts and potential impacts on the Canadian economy, highlighting the divergence between US and Canadian interest rates.
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Reported 6 months ago
Reality TV shows like “Tiny House, Big Living” have popularized the concept of downsizing to a tiny house for a simpler lifestyle. A tiny house is defined as 400 square feet or less, not including lofts, and can be built on a foundation or wheels. The average cost to build a basic tiny house ranges from $30,000 to $60,000 and can go up to over $180,000 for customized features like quartz countertops. However, factors like size, location, and customization can affect total costs. Tiny homes offer affordability and mobility but come with zoning and legal challenges, limited financing options, and potentially lower resale value compared to traditional homes.
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Reported 6 months ago
Ohio State is the top choice for national championship bets, with nearly 25% of wagers at BetMGM and over 35% of total money bet on the winner. Following a disappointing 2023 season, the Buckeyes have made significant roster additions, including former Kansas State QB Will Howard and former Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins. Ohio State is closely followed by Georgia, with Texas as the third favorite. Most favorites play in the SEC or Big Ten, while Notre Dame and Florida State lead outside the power conferences.
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Reported 6 months ago
猶他爵士隊宣布將在未來兩個賽季逐步引入新的制服方案，並將紫色定為球隊的主要顏色，並推出“山脈籃球”概念。這是繼兩年前推出黑黃色調後，爵士隊再次調整配色，預定在2025-26球季開始出戰。
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Reported 6 months ago
Hoda Kotb和Jenna Bush Hager在《今天与霍达和詹娜》上诚实地讨论了作为工作母亲时遇到的母亲愧疚。她们谈及工作导致错过孩子生活中的里程碑事件时，所承受的挑战和牺牲。两位工作母亲分享了如何处理这些负面情绪，以及家庭和事业之间的平衡，提醒所有父母在这种情况下需要记住的重要建议。
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Reported 6 months ago
NHL宣布為佛罗里达猎豹队和爱德蒙顿帝王队之间的所有比赛提供专为聋人观众设计的替代广播。这个名为“NHL in ASL”的节目是与P-X-P公司合作的，提供以美國手語進行的比赛实况和评论，并计划在2024-2025赛季扩大。这项广播通过ESPN+和Sportsnet+提供，不仅提供手语实况和解说，还通过实时人群噪音指示条来帮助观众更好地感受比赛氛围。
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Reported 6 months ago
ATA的美國貨運協會董事會一致投票通過延長現任主席克里斯·斯皮爾的任期至2029年，並引用他在推動立法議程方面的成效作為延長任期的理由。然而，在看到ATA和斯皮爾本人的公開聲明時，協會對其成員的有效倡導性似乎不太明確。探討協會在立法方面取得的成果，看起來協會似乎是華盛頓的另一家詐騙者，賺取大筆錢，為員工支付豐厚薪金並招待國會議員晚餐，但成果卻不明顯。
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Reported 6 months ago
弗吉尼亚州长Glenn Youngkin周三宣布，弗吉尼亚将在今年年底放弃加利福尼亚旨在减少碳污染的严格车辆排放规定，其当前的法规将到期，引用总检察长的意见。弗吉尼亚州长Glenn Youngkin表示，弗吉尼亚人应有选择适合他们需求的车辆的权利，并称政府告诉人们应购买何种车辆的想法“从根本上是错误的”。这一举动迅速遭到民主党和环保组织的谴责。
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Reported 6 months ago
Semiconductor stocks, including Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT), ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), experienced significant increases on Wednesday due to favorable developments in China. Applied Materials received an upgrade from Barclays, predicting robust orders for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in China and aggressive capital investment by U.S. semiconductor companies. ASML and TSMC also benefited from the positive news. With TSMC showing the fastest growth rate and the lowest PEG ratio, it emerges as the most promising investment choice among the three companies.
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Reported 6 months ago
Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old Russian tennis player and avid fan of Andy Murray, has been making waves at the French Open. After reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon last season, she has advanced to the semi-finals at Roland Garros by defeating second seed Aryna Sabalenka. Andreeva, who started playing tennis at a young age under her mother's influence, has made significant strides in her career, including her rivalry and victories with top players. She credits former World No 2 Conchita Martinez for her recent successes and cites Andy Murray as her inspiration in the sport.
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Reported 6 months ago
Cameron Sutton在2017年至2022年期間效力於匹茲堡鋼人隊，現已與前底特律獅子隊的角衛Cameron Sutton簽署為期一年的合約。這位29歲的球員在3月被獅子隊釋放，此前佛羅里達州警方表示他涉嫌家庭暴力。Sutton在四月進入了預審免責計畫並將指控降為輕罪電池。他重新加入鋼人隊，並在2017年NFL選秀的第三輪被該隊選中。Sutton在鋼人隊效力期間於2017年至2022年，其後以3300萬美元（25.8百萬英鎊）的三年合約加入了獅子隊。上季他在獅子隊共進行了17場常規賽，完成65次防守，一次截球，一次擊球失誤和防禦六次傳球以及三場季後賽比賽。
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Reported 6 months ago
During his tour of West Africa, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov promised more military assistance to Burkina Faso in combating extremist groups, aiming to fill in the gap left by traditional Western partners who have reduced aid. Lavrov stated that Russian instructors have been and will continue to train Burkina Faso military and law enforcement, along with supplying military equipment to bolster defense capabilities and eliminate remaining terrorist groups. Burkina Faso, plagued by extremist violence and coups, faces a humanitarian crisis with millions in need of aid, exacerbated by the withdrawal of Western financial support in the Sahel region prompting African nations to seek alternative partnerships like Russia.
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Reported 6 months ago
Investing in dividend stocks provides investors with safer options, regular income, and potential for capital appreciation, although the returns may be lower compared to growth stocks. Dividends are common in low-growth industries like utilities, consumer staples, and financial services, and they have historically contributed significantly to market returns. Analysts recommend seeking companies that regularly increase dividends as a sign of financial health and growth potential. Wolfe Research is optimistic about high dividend growth stocks in 2024 and highlights companies like eBay, Fox, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, and Archer-Daniels-Midland. Additionally, Wolfe lists potential dividend-paying companies with strong fundamentals, including Airbnb, AutoZone, PayPal, Robinhood Markets, and Cleveland Cliffs. Morningstar analysts provide insights on eBay and Airbnb, both with narrow moats and positive long-term outlooks despite not paying dividends yet.
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Reported 6 months ago
洛克希德马丁（Lockheed Martin）与Firefly Aerospace达成协议，将在2029年之前购买高达25次Alpha火箭的发射机会。Firefly总部位于德克萨斯州，为商业发射提供小型和中型火箭，其小型火箭Alpha将从其位于西海岸和东海岸的设施将洛克希德的航天器和有效载荷送入近地轨道。双方未透露交易的财务细节，低成本的发射工具将有助于减轻自主资助的技术示范任务的风险。洛克希德的航天部门的利润在最新季度大幅增长，得益于其与飞机制造商波音（Boeing）合资的联合发射联盟在发射量上的增加。波音和洛克希德于2006年合并了他们的火箭计划，并正寻求出售这个共同拥有的公司。
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Reported 6 months ago
Vertical and Bren Foster will release their new martial arts thriller ‘Life After Fighting’ on June 7 in select theaters and on demand. The film marks Foster's debut as a writer-director and his first collaboration with producer Navid Bahadori under their newly formed production company, Spinning Plates. The storyline follows a former martial arts world champion as he uncovers an international child-trafficking ring. The movie features a talented cast, including Luke Ford and Cassie Howarth, and aims to usher in a new era of Australian cinema in the martial arts genre.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Epoch Times' chief financial officer, Weidong Guan, was charged by federal prosecutors in New York for allegedly steering $67 million in criminal proceeds to the company. Guan pleaded not guilty and was suspended by The Epoch Times, which agreed to cooperate with the investigation. The media outlet, known for its support of Trump and spread of conspiracy theories, faces questions about its future as the case unfolds, with concerns over potential involvement of others and the changing landscape of reaching audiences, given past actions by Facebook and limited influence observed by conservatives.
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