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Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images Fatah Central Committee Vice Chairman Mahmoud Al-Aroud, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and senior Hamas official Mussa Abu Marzouq in Beijing, July 23, 2024. Hong Kong CNN — China said on Tuesday that Palestinian factions, including rival Hamas and Fatah, had signed an agreement in Beijing to “end divisions and strengthen Palestinian unity.” The announcement, according to China’s foreign ministry, came following reconciliation talks hosted by China on Sunday with 14 Palestinian factions, as China seeks to present itself as a potential peace broker in the conflict as Israel wages war with militant group Hamas in the…

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — They were a college quarterback from Tennessee, a backup catcher who spent 17 years in the minor leagues, an infielder from a baseball park in the Dominican Republic and a hometown hero from St. Paul, Minnesota.They came together Sunday afternoon to deliver moving speeches at the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, laced with plenty of humility and humor.Manager Jim Leyland recalled walking with his wife to a coffee shop in Siesta Key, Fla., just a few weeks after learning of his Hall of Fame induction.”Katie, you never dreamed I’d be inducted, did you?,” Leyland said. “Katie…

Vice President Kamala Harris has been subject to misogynistic attacks since she became the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, and now Megyn Kelly has said she “slept” into politics.President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not seek reelection in 2024, endorsing Kamala Harris, who would be the first Black, South Asian and female vice president in U.S. history. Biden’s decision came after weeks of pressure from within his party and from major Democratic donors to step down due to concerns about his age and mental health.Harris is currently the party’s front-runner to face Donald Trump in the November…

U.S. stock futures were volatile on Tuesday as investors considered reports early on in a closely watched earnings day, before turning their attention to results from big technology companies that could fuel a sustained rally this year.S&P 500 futures (ES=F) and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) were trading in a more sideways range after both indexes broke out from sharp closing gains. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) were little changed and also rose.Investors are taking early stock of General Motors (GM) and Coca-Cola (KO) amid a flurry of highly-anticipated quarterly reports on Tuesday. As they await results from Alphabet…

DK Crown Holdings Co., Ltd.BOSTON, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced its intention to launch a leading online sportsbook in Washington, D.C., pending licensing and regulatory approvals. The expansion into the nation’s capital follows a market access agreement with DC United, which paves the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in the District of Columbia. Once operational, Washington DC will be the company’s 29th city.Number North American jurisdictions in which DraftKings Sportsbook operates.”It’s incredible to see the rapid growth of legal sports betting over the past six years, and…

The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup umpires came under scrutiny during the Pakistan vs Nepal match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, July 23. In the final over of the powerplay during Pakistan’s run-chase, Muneeba Ali overcame a huge crisis when she tried to use her feet while facing left-arm spinner Heena Hotchandani but missed the ball completely.Wicketkeeper Teertha Satish removed the bail in a split second. Muneeva tried to drag his foot into the crease but appeared to miss. On-field umpires Noor Hijra and Vrinda Rathi referred the decision to third umpire Gayatri Venugopalan upstairs. Replays showed that…

Noor Photo | Noor Photo | Getty ImagesSpot Ethereum ETF ApplicationGrayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH)Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) Bitwise Ethereum (ETHW)VanEck Ethereum (ETHV) 21Shares Core Ethereum (CETH) Invesco Galaxy Ethereum (QETH)Fidelity Ethereum (FETH) Franklin Ethereum (EZET) iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA)Like the spot bitcoin ETF that launched in January, most ETFs are initially waiving fees, and in many cases will do so for up to a year. By ETF launch standards, the Spot Bitcoin ETF has been a success, recently surpassing $17 billion in year-to-date net inflows since its debut.For a new asset class, this is a big blow.But Bitcoin, with…

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. − There are less than 10 shopping days remaining before the trade deadline with no one having any idea what’s actually available to buy.Are All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso and the New York Mets’ veteran starters available, or are they staying put?Are the Rangers playing Texas Hold ‘Em or can you really bid on starters with glossy playoff résumés like Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi?Will the Chicago Cubs be begging for offers for center fielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger or telling their loyal fanbase they’re all in?Never has there been seen so much uncertainty this close to the trade…

summary Powell’s penchant for remakes and sequels to his 80s/90s films continues with Backdraft. Powell runs the risk of being typecast as just an action star if he continues to do nostalgia-inducing projects. Hopefully, Powell will do more original films to showcase his talents beyond action roles. A high-octane film that makes full use of nostalgia Glen Powellseems to be rapidly gaining in popularity, but his new remake plans continue a potentially dangerous trend for actors. It was recently announced that Powell will star in the remake. Backdraftthe 1991 thriller starring Kurt Russell. While the project promises to bring renewed…

Michael J. HicksMany economic development leaders and elected officials think of their states and cities like businesses: They work on economic development policies, trying to make their regions competitive by offering tax incentives and direct subsidies. They also worry about their image, trying to sell their communities as if they were products or services.This approach is rational and easy to explain, but it is a universal failure.Hicks:Republican areas will become poorer and Democratic areas will become richer.Indiana is a cheap place to hire workers (shockingly high health care costs aside), is conveniently located on a major transportation artery, and has…