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Last Update: 30 July 2024 14:40 ISTWashington DC, United States (USA)Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Political historian Alan Lichtman, known for his accurate predictions since 1984, predicts that Kamala Harris will win the November election based on his “13 Keys to the White House” method.A political analyst known for accurately predicting US elections since 1984 has predicted that Vice President Kamala Harris will win the upcoming November election.Alan Lichtman, who accurately predicted the victories of Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, based his prediction on his “13…
CNN — The Supreme Court’s toughest cases during Chief Justice John Roberts’ tenure have often generated internal suspense, with shifting votes, last-minute switches and the chief’s own push toward compromises that would lessen the appearance of politics. Not so this spring, when the six Republican-appointed conservatives established a far-reaching immunity from prosecution for former President Donald Trump. Sources familiar with the negotiations told CNN there was an immediate and clear 6-3 split, as the justices met in private in the oak-paneled conference room that adjoins the chief justice’s chambers. Roberts made no serious effort to entice the three liberal justices…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is considering appointing former captain Waqar Younis as the new director of cricket, a move aimed at leveraging Younis’ vast experience to oversee cricket-related activities and decentralise administration to allow experts to handle cricketing issues.Sources within the PCB said Naqvi plans to follow the example of other national cricket boards and hire a former player to manage the cricket affairs. “Waqar Younis is the prime candidate to be entrusted with the overall responsibility of overseeing men’s cricket, including liaising with the two foreign head coaches, the national team selectors and the…
Gabriel Medina in action©AFP AFP photographer Jérôme Brouillet was prepared for mayhem as he watched Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina paddle out into the biggest wave of the day at one of the world’s most powerful breakout spots. But he didn’t expect the photo of Medina breaking out of the wave after his Olympic record-setting surf in Tahiti would become a global sensation and perhaps the iconic image of the sport and the Olympics. Brouillet was in a boat on the channel – a deeper, calmer body of water next to the wave – but the initial movement…
A bulletproof vehicle carrying local staff working for a United Nations development agency came under fire in a volatile area of northwest Pakistan, officials said, but no one was injured.July 30, 2024, 7:01 AM EST• 1 min readDERA ISMAIKHAN, Pakistan — Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bulletproof vehicle carrying local staff working for a United Nations development agency in a volatile area of northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan on Tuesday, police said, but no one was injured.The attack on the UN Office for Project Services vehicle took place in Khyber province’s Dera Ismail Khan district, said Abdul Salam, the district…
Ferrari, the Italian luxury car manufacturer, has announced that it will expand its cryptocurrency payment system to its European dealer network. Following a successful rollout in less than a year in North America, the decision raises an important question for CFOs across the industry: is it time to consider accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment for business? Ferrari’s decision isn’t happening in a vacuum. It’s part of a broader trend of businesses embracing digital assets. As of 2024, more and more companies, from tech giants to traditional retailers, are accepting cryptocurrencies. This change is driven by several factors. Cryptocurrencies…
The Cup team won’t compete again until Aug. 11 at Richmond Raceway, but it’s a good time to evaluate where the organization is at after 22 races this season.Here are the Cup teams in the NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: 1. Hendrick Motorsports (No. 1 in preseason standings) — The organization has won nine of 22 points races this season (40.9%). Hendrick cars have led 1,192 of 5,824 laps this year (20.5%). Hendrick Motorsports has won three or more points races this season. The organization has won six poles this year. Kyle Larson, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman…
Good morning. If you search for “DEI” (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) on social media sites like LinkedIn, you’ll find a multitude of posts vehemently praising or criticizing DEI practices in the workplace. DEI has also seeped into the political arena, with some companies abandoning DEI while others forcing it forward. While the debate is lively, the business case for DEI has been a focus of research for years, and studies continue to point to DEI leading to improved financial outcomes. Agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere is one of the latest companies to distance itself from DEI efforts. The company posted…
Olympic organizers acknowledged that the Seine remains unsafe for swimming and postponed the men’s triathlon race originally scheduled for Tuesday morning. Organizers moved the men’s event to Wednesday, after the women’s triathlon, which had been scheduled for the same day. “Water quality levels have improved over the past few hours but remain above acceptable levels at several points along the swim course,” World Triathlon, the international governing body for Olympic triathlon, said. X said in a statement.In a statement, organisers said the race could be moved to Friday if necessary. “Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterate that the well-being of…
Regan Smith and Kayleigh McKeon reunite Regan Smith in the women’s 100m backstroke semi-final yesterday.Bernat Almanguet/APRegan Smith of the United States and Kayleigh McKeown of Australia will reignite one of swimming’s greatest rivalries when they compete in the 100-meter backstroke on Tuesday night in the pool at the Olympic Aquatics Center near Paris.The race between world record holder Smith, from Lakeville, Minnesota, and Olympic record holder McKeon is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (9 p.m. local time).Additionally, the Paris La Défense Arena will host three Olympic medals when Bobby Finke from Clearwater, Florida, competes in the 800-meter freestyle at 3:07…