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Click to enlarge Current San Antonio staff The San Antonio Missions won their game against the Midland Rock Hounds on Tuesday, 8-2. San Antonio’s minor league baseball team boarded the “Hawk Tua” train on Tuesday. Well, briefly anyway.On Tuesday against the Midland Rockhounds at Nelson Wolff Stadium, Missions shortstop Ray Patrick Dider smashed a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning to put San Antonio up 3-0. The Aruba native’s impressive hit got someone on the Missions’ social media team so excited they uttered a rather vulgar catchphrase that has been a popular social media hit of…

New Delhi: As Haryana gears up for the state assembly elections in October, both the BJP and the Indian National Congress have begun tightening their election strategies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead the BJP in a crucial meeting with party leaders in Kurukshetra on June 29. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress last week launched a comprehensive ‘100-day meeting’ with workers across the state. Amid allegations of factionalism among state leaders, Indian National Congress leaders are also likely to hold talks with state leaders to fine-tune their election strategies.After losing five Lok Sabha seats to the Indian National Congress…

Afternoon temperatures will rise to near 90°F, humidity will rise and a cold front is approaching, bringing the risk of severe thunderstorms in the Washington, DC area late Wednesday afternoon and into the evening. While the severe weather is unwelcome, the accompanying rainfall is much needed.The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area at Level 2 out of a Level 5 severe weather risk. The storms could produce heavy rain, dangerous lightning, wind gusts of more than 60 mph, and large hail up to 1 inch in diameter. More than one storm could occur, and areas with multiple storms could…

Businessman working with business icons. Concept of multitasking in businessGetty Entrepreneurship is not only the backbone of innovation, it is also a driver of economic growth. In the United States alone, 33.3 million small businesses account for 99.9% of all businesses and employ nearly half (45.9%) of the workforce. From startups in Silicon Valley to family-owned businesses on Main Street, entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of innovation and economic vitality. They are not just dreamers, they are doers. They create jobs and develop innovative products and services that shape our daily lives. Over the past 25 years, these agile ventures have…

Getty As the second half of the year approaches, most American businesses have begun to assess how realistic their business projections for the current fiscal year are and plan for next fiscal year accordingly. The macroeconomic scenario remains uncertain, with many consumers finding themselves caught between the persistent effects of inflation and high interest rates on many aspects of their lives, including housing and other essential services. In this complex environment, as brands face the challenge of achieving sales growth without relying primarily on price increases to keep up with inflation-warranted consumers, the same key question is likely on the…

Monsoon rains could cause ’emergency situation’ in Pakistan, disaster management official warns ISLAMABAD: The head of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday warned that heavy rains during the upcoming monsoon season could create an “emergency situation”, especially in Sindh and Punjab provinces. Pakistan’s monsoon season usually lasts from July to September. The NDMA warned last week that heavy rains are expected this year in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, which could lead to urban flooding this monsoon season. In 2022, the South Asian country saw vast areas submerged by torrential monsoon rains and melting glaciers, a phenomenon linked…

Bourg en Bresse basketball’s Zachary Lisacher is a potential top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. (Aurélien Meunier/Getty Images)The NBA season may have ended with the Celtics’ win over the Mavericks, but the NBA action continues this week with the 2024 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks have the coveted first pick this year. While there is no clear top pick heading into the draft, there are plenty of promising players, including Zachary Lisacher, Donovan Clingan, Alex Sarr and Reed Shepard. The uncertainty of this year’s draft makes it even more interesting to watch live. Are you ready to watch the…

President Joe Biden is expected to go on the offensive on immigration during Thursday’s debate, pointing to his own recent executive orders and criticizing the policies of his Republican rival Donald Trump as extreme, according to sources familiar with the matter. On the eve of the presidential debate, the Biden administration is already trying to demonstrate confidence in its border security, citing recent declines in the number of people crossing the border since Biden’s move to crack down on asylum seekers. Since taking office, Biden’s administration has been grappling with a record-breaking immigration crisis and has often had to respond…

That was never a problem if Malaika Underwood used to play baseball. whereA native of California, Underwood began playing in San Diego’s Chollas Lake Little League at a young age and fell in love with baseball, never to be put down. She played baseball through college, but after graduating, she returned to the baseball field as a member of the USA Women’s National Baseball Team. The speedy right-side infielder was selected for the national team a record 11 times from 2006 to 2022, won four gold medals at various international competitions, and was named USA Baseball Sportswoman of the Year…

Australian opener Usman Khawaja believes the constant reshuffling in Pakistan cricket could be the reason behind his team’s poor performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.Pakistan lost their opening two matches and were eliminated from the group stage of the tournament for the first time in their history. The Greens suffered a humiliating defeat to the United States in the Super Over and then lost to arch rivals India by six runs, falling just short of their target of 120.Later, the match between Ireland and USA ended in a rain-affected draw, resulting in a draw on points, indirectly eliminating…