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Last week’s incident involving Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark showed why politics need to infiltrate sports, and how sports can help bridge divides and have difficult conversations.The opportunity, which lasted just six seconds, began when Carter came off a screen on the weak side of the court, received the ball on the baseline and then drained a mid-range jump shot to cut Chicago’s lead to four (49-53) late in the third quarter as the team made a comeback.After the shot is made, Carter can be seen calling out to Clark as he waits for…

This is perfect timing.Team USA’s first World Cup cricket match will be held at Broward Stadium on Friday, June 14, when the U.S. hosts Ireland.Cricket fever has never been hotter. The ultra-niche sport in the United States got a major boost on Thursday after the U.S. stunned Pakistan in a World Cup group game in Dallas.That puts the U.S. 2-0 in its first World Cup appearance after a minor upset win over Canada on June 1. World Cup action will begin soon in Broward County, starting with a group match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday.The 20-nation tournament is…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Jack Taylor/Getty Images, Carlos Barria/Pool/AFP via Getty Images, Rebecca Zisser/BI Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was returned to power in elections this week. The day also marked the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. This week has highlighted the contrasting political paths of Asia’s major powers. Narendra Modi’s ambitions to become a dictator suffered a setback this week.His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fell short of the landslide victory many had predicted in India’s elections.If Modi becomes India’s prime minister for a third time, his party will…

The formation of the Missouri Cannabis Regulatory Collaborative, announced Tuesday, gives operators of cannabis-related businesses in Missouri a new way to share ideas.The collaborative seeks to foster discussion among individuals across the state with various levels of experience in the cannabis industry, regardless of the size or type of business. Applicants who wish to apply must hold an ownership or leadership position in a licensed cannabis business.Topics that may be discussed in the collaborative include the possible federal reclassification of marijuana as a less dangerous drug, changes to the Farm Bill and other issues related to Missouri’s cannabis market. The…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. UBtech has developed a variety of humanoid robots, including the “Panda Robot.” VCG/Getty Images Chinese automakers are introducing humanoid robots into their factories. Tesla rival Dongfeng Motor plans to use robots developed by Chinese company UBTECH to assemble and inspect quality of car parts.UBTECH’s “Walker S” robot is an Optimus rival that Elon Musk says could transform the global economy. As Elon Musk continues to talk about Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus Prime, Chinese rivals are now turning their attention to equivalent robots to take on their American counterparts.Auto giant…

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France – Thousands of people have returned to the hilltops overlooking the sea.On a clear late spring afternoon, World War II veterans facing the winter of their lives, many in wheelchairs or with canes, returned to join President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and other dignitaries to remember a bloody day that changed the world.From hallowed ground, where many of their fallen comrades rest beneath French soil, they honoured their fallen and commemorated the events of June 6, 1944, now known to the world as D-Day.”Want to know the price of freedom? Come to Normandy,” said Biden, 81,…

Some of the most thrilling matchups in sports are between nations or athletes with historic rivalries, which creates even more anticipation and drama. These rivalries in cricket range from sour relationships born out of decades of conflict, to colonial history and newly formed hatreds. The ICC T20 World Cup will see some of these top rivalries being highlighted during the group stages of the tournament and possibly even the Super Eights. Here are some of the most thrilling matchups in the game’s history. India vs Pakistan The clash is the biggest, fastest selling and most anticipated match of any multi-country…

A Connecticut man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, federal authorities said.William McNeely, 55, of New Haven, is charged with one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted, and three counts of unlawful financial transactions, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if convicted.The New Haven grand jury indictment was returned on June 5, 2024, and McNeely was arrested on June 6. He appeared before U.S. District Judge Maria E. Garcia…

To play this content please enable JavaScript or try a different browser.Video captions, D-Day, tax and the NHS: a snapshot from the BBC debateArticle informationauthor, Kate Whannellrole, Political reporterJune 7, 2024Representatives from Britain’s main political parties faced off in a seven-way debate ahead of the general election on July 4th.1. Mordaunt joins Sunak’s D-Day criticism Ahead of the debate, Rishi Sunak’s early departure from a ceremony to mark the Normandy landings in France was the biggest talking point leading up to the election that day.Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was the first to raise the issue, calling the Prime Minister’s…

Teams are gradually tapering off voluntary activities and increasing mandatory ones. The New York Giants are scheduled to hold a mandatory minicamp next week, so they know who they will have to be ready for the start of the preseason.On Friday, the NFL released its 2024 preseason schedule.The Giants will host the Detroit Lions on August 8 at 7 PM ET, then face the Houston Texans on August 17 at 1 PM ET, and take on the New York Jets on August 24 at 7:30 PM ET. The Giants and Jets will play in the same stadium, although the latter…