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Daniel Fair and Zack Martin 28 minutes ago WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — For the second time in three years, USA Boxing’s Junior Olympics and Summerfest will bring the best of young boxers to Wichita. It takes a lot of blood, sweat and tears to compete at this level of junior boxing. “The Olympics starts here,” USA Boxing events manager Michael Campbell said. “The Olympics is part of our journey, so what we’re seeing here is the best in the country, the best in the world at this age group.” Wichita native Evelyn Hernandez may only be 14 years old, but…
new The Pakistani government has approved a “revitalized” counter-terrorism operation (Azm-i-Istekam) to halt the rise in attacks against Chinese nationals in the country, but the attacks have infuriated Beijing and made it hesitant to inject more capital into its South Asian ally. Kargil War 25 Years On: How India Used the ‘World’s Fastest’ Jet, the MiG-25 Foxbat, to Gain an Edge Over Pakistan The operation, codenamed “Azmi Istekam”, is seen as a sign of the country’s determination to root out extremism. The campaign was launched with the support of all stakeholders, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan-administered Kashmir),…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. President Joe Biden got his wish for an early debate — and he may end up regretting it. Andrew Harnick/Getty Images President Joe Biden struggled in the first 2024 debate.Biden claimed the fastest major debate in history.After the president’s performance, concerns about his age will likely intensify again. President Joe Biden wanted the earliest primary debate in history. He asked for an empty room, muted microphones and Fox News to listen in. He got everything he wanted.Biden’s performance has been so dismal that leading Democrats are questioning whether the…
It was a match that had it all. The U.S. lost to Panama 2-1. in the second group stage match of the Copa America on Thursday. Tim Weah was sent off in the 18th minute.The U.S. tried to get back in the game, but they just couldn’t hold on to a draw on a night when they had a chance to advance to the Copa America knockout stages. Here’s a look at how the team performed.Goalkeeper: Matt TurnerIt was a tough game for Matt Turner, but it wasn’t his fault as he injured his shoulder in a diving tackle by…
June 27, 2024 at 10:34pm ETJune 27, 2024 at 10:34pm ETFormer President Donald J. Trump and President Biden agreed to a set of rules that would allow CNN to mute microphones when people are not speaking.credit…Kenny Halston/The New York TimesDonald J. Trump appeared to have an advantage in his first debate with President Biden on Thursday thanks to strict rules barring the kind of interruptions that tripped up the former president four years ago, drawing attention to the sitting president’s frequent stumbles.Each candidate agreed to a set of rules that would allow debate moderator CNN to mute their microphones when…
Tehran: Hadi Tahan Nazih, spokesman for Iran’s Constitutional Council, said some 59,000 polling stations had been set up across more than 95 provinces for the country’s 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday. He made the remarks at a press conference in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday while discussing the upcoming elections and details of the voting process. Nazif stressed that the completion of the entire preparation process for the general elections in nearly 40 days following the “tragic” death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19 demonstrates the “strength and power” of the country’s…
The post Report: Defensive star Beekman and Warriors agree to two-way contract appeared first on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors and former University of Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman agreed to a two-way contract shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported, citing sources.University of Virginia’s Reece Beekman has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Warriors, per sources.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024Beekman, 22, spent four seasons at Virginia, starting 121 of the 126 games he played in. During his time in Charlottesville, he averaged 9.5 points and 5.0…
Aerial photos show Philippine Navy ships that have been stranded since 1999 to assert the nation’s sovereignty over Second Thomas Shoal, a remote coral reef in the South China Sea that is also claimed by China.Jay Direct | AFP | Getty ImagesThe region has seen several clashes over the past few months, and experts say the latest incident marks an increase in tensions and shows the limits of the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty signed in 1951.”The failure of the MDT to deter [latest confrontation] “This shows the vagueness of the commitments conveyed by both parties,” said Chester Cabarza, president and…
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden brawled in the first presidential debate of the 2024 race for the White House – sparring over issues ranging from reproductive rights to the southern border and inflation – even with a few confusing moments.The president and the former president attacked each other’s records on helping parents struggling with the cost of childcare, students struggling with loans and more. They also waged into America’s role on the world stage, with moderators Dana Bash and Jake Tapper pressing the candidate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.In one of the most heated moments of the…
Singapore sellers to achieve double-digit sales growth in 2023We will continue to support sellers in Singapore in the run up to Amazon’s 10th Prime Day event on 16th and 17th July.SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 June 2024 – Amazon Global Selling Singapore today launched the 2024 Amazon Global Selling Trends Report, titled “Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Building a Global Brand”. The report details cross-border e-commerce (export e-commerce) opportunities for Singaporean entrepreneurs, performance highlights of local sellers on Amazon stores, and inspiring stories of successful local entrepreneurs. According to the report, Singaporean sellers have maintained their momentum in 2023, achieving…