Author: Justin M. Larson

Utah Archers Midfielder Tre Leclaire (44) carries the ball during the Premier Lacrosse League Cash App Championship between the Maryland Whipsnakes and the Utah Archers at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 15, 2024.Terence Lewis | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesESPN is renewing its media deal with the Premier Lacrosse League and taking an equity stake in the organization.The five-year deal will begin with the 2026 season and include all PLL regular-season games as well as All-Star, playoff and championship games. The deal comes as pro lacrosse has seen gains across broadcast, partnerships and attendance. It will also be…

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In today’s modern world, digitised products are being used extensively, from smart devices to smart watches. People nowadays mainly rely more on these products for everyday treatments or analysis in terms of medical advice or health. With varied pros and cons of using the digitalised products, these are still driving high usage. Apart from talking about the cons, there is a surprising twist: the fitness trackers act as a personal fitness coach in our daily lives, if used wisely. These fitness trackers help one to track daily steps, measure heart rates and more. Somehow, these devices might be a smarter…

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Rishabh Pant (L) and Shubman Gill (R) are the vice-captain and captains of the Indian Test team. (Getty Images) Former England captain Nasser Hussain analysed India’s loss in the Leeds Test match, agreeing with Ravi Shastri’s on-air observations about Shubman Gill’s captaincy and India’s need for a seam-bowling all-rounder. Hussain highlighted how Gill’s leadership style differed from his predecessors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, while also pointing out concerns about the team’s slip catching and lower-order batting collapses during the match that resulted in England’s five-wicket victory.The Leeds Test marked Gill’s debut as captain following Rohit’s retirement, with England successfully…

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TOKYO — A Japanese court said Wednesday it has found a U.S. Marine guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on Okinawa, sentencing him to prison terms, in a case that has triggered anger and safety concerns on Japan’s southern island, which has a heavy American troop presence. The Naha District Court said Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, 22, of Ohio, was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison in the case.Clayton was found guilty of attacking the woman in her 20s in the Yomitan village on the main Okinawa island in May, 2024, chocking her from behind, sexually assaulting her and…

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Digital Democracy: Lawmakers V. Grieving Parents – CBS News Watch CBS News One of the hardest-fought political battles in 2024 happened inside California’s Capitol between a group of grieving parents who lost their kids to fentanyl… and a handful of powerful California politicians who were opposed to increasing criminal penalties. This year-long investigation combines gripping statehouse investigative reporting with groundbreaking AI-assisted data journalism to provide an unprecedented look at how California’s one-party supermajority legislature systematically avoids transparency and accountability by killing controversial legislation without voting on the record. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…

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Eating often generates a direct link to your overall well-being; what you eat doesn’t just impact your health; it can also reflect on your skin, hair, and overall appearance. While a nutritious diet can help you look youthful and vibrant, some everyday foods may be secretly accelerating the ageing process. From promoting wrinkles to dulling your skin tone, certain ingredients can wreak havoc on your looks over time.Ageing is inevitable, but premature ageing caused by poor dietary choices is not. According to the post shared by neuroscientist Robert Love on Instagram, Fried foods, beer, and pizza may seem like occasional…

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Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah The latest ICC Test rankings reveal a dynamic shift in the global cricket landscape following a week of standout performances in both the red-ball and T20I formats. India’s Rishabh Pant and England’s Ben Duckett headline the latest update, climbing to new career-best positions after delivering monumental knocks in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.Rishabh Pant has stormed into seventh place in the ICC Test batting rankings after his historic twin centuries at Headingley. The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 134 and 118, becoming only the second wicketkeeper in Test history after Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower…

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A Venezuelan influencer was killed on TikTok Live after repeatedly speaking out against gangs and corrupt police. Gabriel Jesús Sarmiento, 25, was mid-livestream when gunmen opened fire — the moment was captured on camera. Authorities confirmed the case is under investigation, and family members say he received prior death threats. The shocking footage and its aftermath have sparked online outrage, raising serious questions about freedom of speech, law enforcement, and gang violence in Venezuela.Read MoreRead Less Source link

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ABC News announced on Tuesday that it won’t renew its agreement with senior correspondent Terry Moran after he made, and later deleted, a social media post criticizing President Trump and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.”We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent post – which was a clear violation of ABC News policies – we have made the decision to not renew,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement. “At ABC News, we hold all of our reporters to the highest standards of objectivity, fairness and professionalism, and we…

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Another Hollywood power couple has called it quits! Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, have reportedly gone their separate ways, marking the end of a nearly decade-long relationship.This news comes amidst rumours of the couple parting ways after a 6-year engagement. Just last month, word spread about the two pulling the plug on their romance, with insiders suggesting that they are simply waiting until Perry’s tour wraps before making their separation public.“It’s over,” a source told Page Six. “They are waiting till her tour is over before they split.”At the time, reports on People stated that Katy’s frustration following the reception…

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Jasprit Bumrah with his captain Shubman Gill (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggests India should reconsider resting Jasprit Bumrah for upcoming Tests against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, following India’s five-wicket defeat at Headingley where Bumrah took five wickets. The team’s current plan, as stated by head coach Gautam Gambhir, is to have Bumrah play only three of the five Tests for workload management.Bumrah recorded match figures of 5-140 from 43.4 overs in the Headingley Test, with all his wickets coming in the first innings.”If he was looking at a rest, you may…

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WASHINGTON — Hackers backing Tehran have targeted U.S. banks, defense contractors and oil industry companies following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — but so far have not caused widespread disruptions to critical infrastructure or the economy.But that could change if the ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapses or if independent hacking groups supporting Iran make good on promises to wage their own digital conflict against the U.S., analysts and cyber experts say.The U.S. strikes could even prompt Iran, Russia, China and North Korea to double down on investments in cyberwarfare, according to Arnie Bellini, a tech entrepreneur and investor.…

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The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in Tianjin and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions.China News Service | China News Service | Getty ImagesThis report is from CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. Each week, we’ll explore the biggest business stories in China, give a lowdown on market moves and help you set up for the week ahead. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The big storyThe U.S. entering the Israel-Iran conflict over…

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High temperatures are expected to impact 195 million Americans on Tuesday as extreme heat warnings are issued along the eastern half of the U.S.The sweltering heat is also a challenge for airlines. Southwest Airlines limits the amount of time the ground crews spend in the weather — not only because of the sun, but due to the heat radiating from the pavement.Southwest also deploys roving hydration stations and aims to get ground crews out of the unrelenting heat after every flight they work.”Play by the rules, stay hydrated and stay covered. Stay out of the sun as much as possible,”…

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‘Ishq’, the 1997 comedy directed by Indra Kumar, was a big hit at the box office. With Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Kajol and Ajay Devgn in lead roles, the film became popular for its humour and songs. But recently, Kajol revealed that her time on set wasn’t as fun as it looked on screen.In an interview with The Mashable, Kajol spoke about feeling alone during the long shooting days, as Aamir and Juhi shared a close bond with director Indra Kumar. This left Kajol and Ajay on the outside, and at times, she felt completely by herself.“Aamir was very friendly…

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Dwayne Bravo is the head coach at Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Major League Cricket in the USA. (Sportzpics) Every time I return for a season of Major League Cricket (MLC), I see progress. This is MLC Season 3, and it’s already showing signs of becoming something truly special – not just for the fans who show up in numbers, but also for the players, coaches, and everyone behind the scenes trying to make cricket big in the United States.When I first got involved, people were still unsure whether this was a passing interest or a long-term vision. Well,…

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