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Shohei Ohtani was an All-Star with the Angels and is now an All-Star with the Dodgers. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)The 2024 MLB All-Star Game roster is starting to take shape, with the results of the second phase of fan voting being announced on Wednesday.New York Yankees star Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper have already made the team after leading their respective leagues in the first phase, with the remaining spots in the starting lineup decided by a head-to-head contest between the top two vote-getters at each position.The Philadelphia Phillies, who have the best record in MLB…

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Neither party seems serious about tackling any of the big problems plaguing Britain: rising debt, crumbling public services and a stagnant economy. Labour claims it has big plans to boost growth by putting a little more money into it and doing things a little more competently. The Conservatives say big tax increases are on the way by Labour. It’s all a bit murky, to say the least. But what has attracted the most attention in this campaign so far have been some spectacular own goals scored by Sunak’s Conservative Party. UK Parliamentary Election Poll For more information on polling data…

Bohm and Turner join Harper on the National League All-Star starters. First seen by NBC Sports PhiladelphiaCHICAGO — The Phillies knew they could win one game, but they were almost certain to win two and were confident sending three starters to the All-Star Game.And that’s exactly what happened. Bryce Harper was already locked in as the National League’s starting first baseman after he and Aaron Judge received the most votes in their respective leagues during Phase 1, but it was announced Wednesday night that Trea Turner and Alec Bohm will join Harper as the starting infielders on July 16 at…

Phillies clubhouse “buzzing” over Chris Sanchez news, originally reported by NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTeam success is all that matters to this group, but with 11 games left until the All-Star break, the Phillies’ individual awards have already been won.MLB announced Wednesday morning that both National League Player of the Month awards went to the Phillies, with Bryce Harper named Player of the Month and Christopher Sanchez named Pitcher of the Month.This marks Harper’s second consecutive win in two months, something he has never done before.It also marks the second time in three months that a Phillies pitcher has won the award…

Negotiators from Hollywood Basic Crafts stand outside the offices of the Motion Picture and Television Producers Association. Courtesy of Teamsters Local 399 At the end of the latest week of negotiations with Hollywood studios and distributors, the unions that make up the Hollywood Basic Crafts Coalition struck a defiant tone. The union said in a statement on Wednesday that the entertainment giants at the negotiating table “can and should respect” the workers they collectively represent, including about 7,600 drivers, electricians, plasterers, caterers, plumbers, laborers, location managers and animal trainers. The group, which is made up of Teamsters Local 399, IBEW…

Killeen Police Chief Pete Lopez Jr. announced a contract with Axon Enterprises to upgrade police technology during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.The technology includes body cameras, docks, virtual reality headsets and tablets under a comprehensive eight-year bundled contract, according to a presentation attached to the agenda.Lopez told the council that the Killeen Police Department wants to utilize Axon body cameras, a digital evidence management system and real-time data analytics.”These innovations are intended to improve KPD’s effectiveness and transparency and foster stronger relationships with the communities we serve,” he said.The initial cost in the first year would be $1.7 million, according to…

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, HALELUYA HADERO and DEE-ANN DURBINNEW YORK — TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin. Less than six years later, the social media platform is deeply woven into the fabric of American consumerism, having shortened the shelf life of trends and revamped how people engage with food and fashion.The popularity of TikTok coupled with its roots in Beijing led Congress, citing national security concerns, to pass a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese parent company sells its stake. Both the company, ByteDance,…

Daniella López White, of Hawaii, uses a mirror while applying makeup, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her apartment in Boston. López White, who graduated from Emerson College in Boston this month and is on a tight budget, said TikTok influencers have helped her with tips on how to find affordable clothes at places like H&M and thrift shops. She buys makeup brands at CVS based on influencer advice. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, HALELUYA HADERO and DEE-ANN DURBIN NEW YORK — TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app…

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — USA Today has named Fiesta Island at Mission Bay Park the “Best Dog Park” in the country.According to a press release sent on behalf of Fiesta Island Dog Owners, the approximately 500-acre island features natural scenery and recreational facilities.The park also features a 90-acre fenced dog park with open space, a sandy beach and water areas where dogs can play off-leash with their owners.”We are thrilled and honored that Fiesta Island has received a second recognition from USA Today,” FIDO Board Member Cathy Parrish said in a statement. “This is a wonderful recognition of the hard…