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By James DavieLONDON (Reuters) – British sports and fashion retailer JD Sports, one of Nike Inc’s biggest clients, gave a vote of confidence in the world’s biggest sports brand by sales on Tuesday, with senior executives saying it “will be fine”.Nike shares plummeted late last month after the company warned that sales would fall this year due to sluggish demand for its sneakers as consumers flock to newer brands such as On and Hoka.But Mike Armstrong, global managing director of FTSE 100-listed JD Sports, said it would be a mistake to give up on Nike’s future.”Anyone who is giving up…
To play this content please enable JavaScript or try a different browser.Video captions, See the aftermath of a massive landslide in Kerala, IndiaArticle informationauthor, Imran Qureshirole, BBC Hindi, Bangalore30 July 2024 06:27 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoHeavy rains have triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killing at least 93 people and leaving dozens more feared trapped.The landslide hit the hilly areas of Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday.Rescue efforts are underway but have been hampered by heavy rains and the collapse of a key bridge.”The situation remains extremely serious. The casualties are likely to rise,”…
Like Thanos himself, Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have been inevitable, but few saw it coming.Marvel revealed on Saturday at pop culture convention Comic-Con that Downey will return to the franchise in the upcoming film “Avengers: Doomsday” (2026), followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars” (2027). But rather than resurrecting Tony Stark/Iron Man, he’ll take on a new role as Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most iconic villains.So who is Doctor Doom (aka Victor Von Doom) and why is it so important that Downey plays him?Join the watch party!Sign up to get USA TODAY movie and TV…
The second team will play a total of two four-day matches, excluding three one-day matches against Pakistan A.Mohammed IssamJuly 30, 2024 • 10 minutes agoMushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haq will play for Bangladesh A against Pakistan A next month. BCBMushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haq will play their first four-day match for Bangladesh A in Pakistan next month. The second team will play two four-day matches in addition to three one-day matches against Pakistan A. The matches will coincide with the Bangladesh senior men’s Test tour of Pakistan, which begins on August 21.The entire series will be played in Islamabad, with…
Pfizer Inc. on Tuesday raised its full-year profit outlook after strong results that showed it is pivoting its business amid a sharp decline in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine. The pharmaceutical giant, which has issued a series of weak earnings reports over the past year due to sharp declines in COVID-19 vaccines, highlighted gains from its acquisition of oncology-focused Seegen as well as a number of other products with a growing customer base. “this… Pfizer Inc. on Tuesday raised its full-year profit outlook after strong results that showed it is pivoting its business amid a sharp decline in sales of…
Heatwave doesn’t lead to price hike Despite the start of the hottest August on record, September 2024 natural gas prices closed lower for the fifth straight day on Monday. Weather forecasts are calling for near record hot and cool days (CDD) for much of the next 10 days, which is typically bullish for natural gas demand. NatGasWeather reports that a hot, high pressure system will dominate much of the U.S., with highs in the upper 80s to 100s Fahrenheit range, which will be a strong driver of demand nationwide. Oversupply weighs on market The main reason for the summer sell-off…
A recent article in the US media today mentions a meat contamination case involving two Chinese swimmers. In fact, this relates to a wider series of incidents involving athletes from different sports (two swimmers, one shooter and one BMX rider), all of whom tested positive for traces of the banned substance methandienone at different locations and times in late 2022 and early 2023. Upon notification, all athletes were immediately provisionally suspended pending an investigation, to remain so until late 2023 when the investigation is completed. Thus, in the case of the two swimmers, a suspension of more than one year.…
Today’s Daily ChartIt’s a somewhat subjective rating of the weather for that day on a scale of 0 to 10.4/10: The sweaty air is oppressive, but we need rain, so hopefully there will be plenty of showers.Quick Forecasttoday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and storms late at night. High: 85 to 90.tonight: Scattered rain and storms. Lows: 69 to 77.tomorrow: Partly cloudy with sunny spells. High: 92 to 96 degrees.Detailed forecastA couple of upper clouds will try to keep the heat down today, but humidity will rise and make for uncomfortable temperatures with dew points in the low to mid…
With election fever in the US at its peak, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar deftly fielded questions on US politics and offered some diplomatic lessons during his visit to Japan.Asked to comment on US politics at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Jaishankar said, “If I have said that it is not appropriate for the people of one democracy to comment on the workings of another democracy, especially with any motive, then you should not expect any disrespect from me.””If I am going to complain that others are not following the correct etiquette, I think…
MANILA — The United States and the Philippines announced plans Tuesday to deepen defense cooperation, seeking to bolster their ability to resist increasingly assertive Chinese military forces in the South China Sea.The United States agreed to provide $500 million in defense aid to help the Philippines modernize its military, but this comes amid a significant escalation in harassment by Chinese coast guard vessels of Philippine ships sailing through waters that China claims as its territory.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has nudged Manila in the U.S. direction since taking office in 2022, visiting the country four times, most recently in April.…