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DALLAS — Like you, college football players probably spent much of this week with a controller in their hands. The difference is, when you boot up EA Sports College Football 25, you’re actually back in the game, which is why the game is returning after an 11-year hiatus.The full game was released on Friday, but players received a deluxe edition early, and along with their copy, they were paid $600 each for the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). Cover stars Quinn Ewers of Texas, Travis Hunter of Colorado and Donovan Edwards of Michigan made even more.”I didn’t…

Beijing disagrees with Ursula von der Leyen’s political agenda, which calls for respecting the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. advertisementThe re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President has already sparked its first international controversy, with China denouncing political guidelines aimed at preventing “gross interference” in the country’s internal affairs during her second term.”Playing with fire against Taiwan is extremely dangerous,” Wang Rutong, director-general of the European Affairs Department of China’s foreign ministry, said on Friday, a day after the European Commission president won a majority of votes in Strasbourg.”Interfering or even trying to cooperate is never…

Pakistan provides counter-terrorism aid to Oman after mosque attack leaves six dead ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Sharif on Friday offered Pakistan’s help to Oman after six people, including four Pakistanis, were killed and dozens injured at a mosque in Muscat this week, his office said. The statement came after Sharif met Oman’s Ambassador Fahad Suleiman Khalaf Al Qarshi following the arrival of the body of a Pakistani killed in Monday’s attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State militant group. The attack began when three militants, brothers of Omani nationality, opened fire on worshippers at a Shiite mosque. Two others killed…

In his first interview since becoming the Republican vice presidential nominee, Senator J.D. Vance told Fox News that a second Trump administration would seek to negotiate a quick end to the Ukraine war “so the United States can focus on the real problem: China.” Senator Vance has long opposed U.S. efforts to aid Ukraine and stop Russian forces from threatening Europe, demonstrating an isolationism that unsettles many traditional Republicans. For that group concerned about what his prominence in the incoming Donald Trump administration might mean for foreign policy, Senator Vance’s tough China stance is no doubt intended to provide reassurance.But…

Company logoGlobal pencil sharpener marketGlobal pencil sharpener marketDublin, July 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Pencil Sharpeners – Global Strategic Business Report” report has ResearchAndMarkets.com Recruitment.The global pencil sharpener market is estimated at USD 810.4 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 909.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 1.7% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts to help in making informed business decisions. The growth of the pencil sharpener market is driven by several factors, including technological advancements, the continued importance of pencil-based activities in…

Apart from actual tectonic activity in the Garden State, namely a series of tremors stemming from a 4.8 quake that shook New Jerseyans, to a meteor which tore across the sky over New York City and New Jersey Tuesday, there have been more than a few shake-ups in the political realm as well this year. The epicenter of New Jersey’s political shockwaves has unquestionably been its senior US Senator, Robert Menendez, but, as in April’s seismic activity, more than a few shocks have rocked political observers from other sectors as well. Below will seek to serve as something of a…

A global computer outage that affected airports, banks and other businesses on Friday appears to be at least partly caused by a software update issued by CrowdStrike, a major U.S. cybersecurity firm. Until now, most people were unaware of the company’s existence or the vital role it plays in keeping the world’s major systems operational, but former President Donald Trump had already raised questions about the company’s operations in 2019.Crowdstrike gained notoriety during the 2016 US election when the Democratic National Committee paid the company to investigate hacks of its servers that were found to have originated in Russia.CrowdStrike “exposes”…

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s family has discussed what his withdrawal from the campaign would look like, according to two people familiar with the discussions. The overall tone of the conversations was that if Biden decides to withdraw — as some of his aides are increasingly convinced he will — any withdrawal plan should put the Democratic Party in the best position to defeat former President Donald Trump while also being worthy of his more than 50 years of public service and service to his country, the people said. Biden’s family has discussed specifically whether he wants to end his…

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJuly 19, 2024 9:35 AMcloseESPN.com NBA writer (since 2010) Covering the Cleveland Cavs for 7 years Author of two booksLONDON — Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. national team for the first time on Friday since recovering from a right calf injury, and coach Steve Kerr is hopeful he’ll be available for one of the team’s final two warm-up games before the Paris Olympics.Durant remains in doubt for Saturday night’s game against South Sudan at The O2 Arena as team officials want to monitor his recovery, but it signals important progress toward the return of the…

In an unexpected twist, a Dutch content creator recently embarked on a trip to Pakistan, booked a hotel for just Rs 117, and was astounded by what he saw there. Known as @traveltomtom on Instagram, Tom is a seasoned traveller who has travelled to 159 countries since 2012. His latest adventure was in Peshawar, Pakistan, where he documented his experience in budget accommodation, which has gone viral.”I couldn’t believe it when I saw the room,” Tom said in the video, which has been viewed more than 700,000 times online. He further added that for just 117 rupees ($1.40), he got…