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“Hard Knocks” is back in New York once again.The HBO staple’s documentary series kicked off a new offseason edition Tuesday night that will follow the Giants in action ahead of its regular programming this fall, with the series focusing on No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.While not much was revealed from the opening episode, Giants fans did get some inside information on how the team began negotiations to acquire pass rusher Brian Barnes and how they began negotiations to split the contract of longtime running back Saquon Barkley.Early trade talks with BarnesThe Giants acquired Barnes in…

With Russia mired in a drawn-out war in Ukraine and increasingly dependent on China for supplies, China is moving rapidly to expand its influence in Central Asia, once part of the Kremlin’s sphere of influence. Meanwhile, Russia is fighting back hard.As Central Asian leaders meet with their Chinese and Russian counterparts in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, this week, China’s growing presence in the region is on visible display, with new railways and other infrastructure being built and trade and investment increasing.Chinese leader Xi Jinping was greeted in Astana on Tuesday by Kazakh children waving flags and singing in Mandarin as he…

Recent studies by human behavior scientists have shown that “sadfishing” on social media is strongly linked to an anxious attachment style. “Sadfishing” refers to the act of exaggerating one’s emotional problems online in order to gain sympathy and attention.Researchers have found that sad fishers often exhibit anxious attachment symptoms. This attachment style is characterized by a constant need for approval from others and a fear of abandonment. Sad fishing may be more than just a momentary cry for help; research suggests it may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder.Experts say that even if the habit is not new, it…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Extreme heat continued across much of California on Tuesday, with conditions expected to worsen in some parts of the U.S. over the Fourth of July holiday week, and nearly 90 million people are under extreme heat warnings.The heatwaves were driven by a ridge of high pressure off the West Coast and another ridge that prompted heat watches and advisories from Kansas and Missouri to Gulf Coast states, according to the National Weather Service.A heat wave warning was in effect in California’s capital, Sacramento, until Sunday night, with temperatures expected to reach 105 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit…

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the agency Washington relies on to enforce export licensing controls to stop sanctioned technology from reaching certain countries, said on Tuesday that aging technology and systems have left it struggling to process a growing number of Chinese companies being added to the U.S. Entity List, a huge increase in its workload. “Over the past six years, BIS policies have led to increased trade volumes. [Peoples Republic of China] BIS imposed licensing requirements on China and applied a strategic review to those applications that included entities on the Entity List, it said in its…

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has expressed his unhappiness with Babar Azam’s captaincy in the recent ICC T20 World Cup. Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has expressed his dissatisfaction with Babar Azam’s captaincy during the recent ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas. Pakistan’s performance in the tournament was disappointing, suffering unexpected losses to debutants USA and eventual winners India, and failing to qualify for the Super 8. Read more NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif on Tuesday criticised Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s lack of leadership in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas, where Pakistan…

WASHINGTON: Indian American community leader and lawyer Hardam Tripathi has been selected as an official alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin later this month, where former US President Donald Trump is expected to be formally nominated as the party’s presidential candidate.Trump, 78, is seen as the presumptive Republican nominee for president, facing off against incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden, 81.The Republican National Party (RNP) Convention, to be held in Milwaukee from July 14 to 18, is expected to formally nominate Trump as its candidate for the November 5 presidential election.”This will be my first time serving as…

Every spring, top bloggers and fashion magazine leaders come together to unravel the mystery of what makeup trends will be popular next season. This summer, some especially welcome discoveries included long-lasting makeup solutions that are lightweight and natural-looking in the Israeli heat, as well as vibrant colors and sparkles that will complement any look.One of the main challenges of summer makeup is to create a striking and memorable look using a minimal and precise number of products so as not to overwhelm your skin and your appearance. To bronzer or not? To blush or to powder? How to finish…

The league announced Tuesday that rookie stars Kaitlyn Clark and Angel Reese will play for Team USA as members of Team WNBA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. Clark finished first in fan voting, which accounts for 25 percent of the final roster, while Reese finished fifth.Clark (Fever), Aaliyah Boston (Fever), Dearika Hamby (Sparks) and Arike Ogunbowale (Wings) were automatic All-Star selections because they finished in the top 10 in All-Star voting and were not active members of Team USA’s 5-on-5 roster. Reese is one of eight players selected to Team WNBA, with coaches’ votes influencing the decision.The remaining members…

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — At least 116 people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede in India on Tuesday as thousands of people attending a religious congregation tried to flee makeshift tents, authorities said.It was not immediately clear what sparked the panic after the incident with the Hindu guru, known locally as Bole Baba. Local reports said heat and suffocation inside the tent may have been to blame, and authorities said. Footage from afterwards showed what appeared to be a building collapsing.Prashant Kumar, director general of police in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh where the stampedes occurred,…