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Image caption, As the weather gets warmer, polar bears can be seen on land earlier in the season. Article informationAt the end of summer in the Canadian Arctic, polar bears head inland to wait for ice to form. While thousands of tourists flock to the area hoping to catch a glimpse of the magnificent predators, researchers are developing new ways to keep humans and bears safely apart. New tracking devices embedded in polar bear fur could be key to protecting both humans and bears by closely monitoring the animals’ locations.As Arctic sea ice melts, polar bears spend most of the…

From left, Sandyville’s David Beagle and Clarksburg’s Benjamin Childers, with helpers, run toward the finish line in the 40-yard dash during a past International Sports Jamboree at North Bend State Park. The 2024 jamboree kicks off Friday night with the main event starting Saturday. (File photo)Staff Report CAIRO — The West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicked off Friday night at North Bend State Park, with physically and visually impaired participants competing in a variety of events. Friday’s event will feature a free concert by the Midnight Outlaws, a Southern rock band based in Ritchie County, with…

Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is facing political challenges after its poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections with four party leaders quitting the party. This comes after an article in the RSS-linked magazine Organiser attributed the BJP’s poor performance in Maharashtra to its alliance with Ajit Pawar’s NCP and lack of communication between the party, its workers and the NDA government in the state. Ajit Pawar’s party suffered a major setback on Tuesday when four of its leaders from Pimpri-Chinchwad are expected to resign and join veteran leader Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister…

Amid growing calls for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 US presidential race, the president praised Kamala Harris in a recent NAACP speech, saying “she can be president of the United States.” Get cash in minutes! Best personal loans with lowest interest rates Apply now Joe Biden praised Vice President Harris, saying, “Not only will she be a great vice president, she could be president of the United States.” Speculation over Joe Biden’s replacement was fuelled by panic among Democrats during his first debate with Republican rival Donald Trump. Joe Biden is 81 and was seen fumbling, raising concerns…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Tuesday, up 743 points, its biggest one-day gain in more than a year.The main stock index rose 1.85% to close at 40,954.48. The index has risen every day since last Wednesday and has risen more than 4% in each of the past five trading days. Tuesday’s closing price was its biggest one-day gain since June 2023.Those gains came amid a broader rally in stocks on news of better-than-expected June retail sales data, strong earnings reports and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate in September.One…

ARLINGTON, Texas — No one knows what the All-Star Game and the week will bring as baseball’s best face off in the annual summer showcase. And this year’s All-Star Game had storylines for everyone. For traditionalists, the game was about the biggest superstars becoming superstars. For casual fans, it was a glimpse into baseball’s future as 37 first-time All-Stars were selected.But no matter what side you’re on, the 94th Midsummer Classic, won by the American League 5-3, was a fitting game of stars.Ohtani hits his first home run at the All-Star gameShohei Ohtani may be Thanos, as he’s sure to…

KIEV, Ukraine — Nearly 30 months into its war with Russia, Ukraine is facing growing challenges on the battlefield, with vital U.S. aid increasingly at the mercy of shifting political winds.A six-month delay in military aid from the United States, Ukraine’s largest donor, paved the way for the Kremlin’s military to launch an offensive on the front lines where it is now fighting to halt the slow but steady advance of larger and better-equipped Russian forces.”The next few months are probably going to be the toughest for Ukraine this year,” Carnegie Endowment for Military Affairs military analyst Michael Kofman said…

Real Madrid are interested in Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aston Villa are demanding £60m for Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad and Marseille have agreed a deal for Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood.real madrid They are interested in signing 25-year-old English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool. (TalkSport)Manchester United If they part ways with Erik ten Hag, it is unlikely they will sign former England manager Gareth Southgate. Instead, former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is seen as the leading candidate. (Email)Newcastle United The 46-year-old has vowed to fight to keep Eddie Howe at the club after he was rumoured to be poised to replace Gareth…

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — For about 30 months War with RussiaUkraine’s challenges on the battlefield are growing, and its vital U.S. aid is increasingly subject to shifting political winds.Six months Delay in military aid Aid from the United States, Ukraine’s largest donor, is being channeled to the Kremlin’s military. Attacking on the front linesUkrainian forces are currently fighting to halt the slow but steady advance of larger and better-equipped Russian forces.”The next few months are probably going to be the toughest for Ukraine this year,” Carnegie Endowment for Military Affairs military analyst Michael Kofman said in a recent podcast.In the…

It’s back again – Amazon Prime Day…err…Days. That means that most (all?) Amazon country/regional properties are doing pretty substantial deals across the board on all sorts of products for today and tomorrow (July 16th and July 17th). In some ways, a July sale date for sports tech items is timed perfectly. That’s because typically Black Friday deals are for ‘older’ things, rarely the ‘just announced’ stuff that often comes in the late August to October timeframe (especially cycling trainers and watches). But with Amazon Prime Day being in July, there’s more opportunity for brands to put things on sale for…