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Officials in Montgomery, Alabama, said Hispanic-owned businesses are being “hounded” by criminals this week after a shooting at a grocery store left three people dead and was linked to a string of targeted crimes.”To the Latino and Hispanic community … we hear you, we hear you, and we cannot stand for this to happen,” Mayor Steven Reed said at a press conference Wednesday. “We cannot stand for people to be hunted because they think they’re an easy target or prey. It’s easy to be the hunter. It’s not easy to be the hunted, and right now they are the hunted.”Local…

A 6-year-old girl died this week after suffering head injuries when she was struck by the shaft of a badminton racket during a family vacation in Maine, police said.The girl, identified as Lucy Morgan of Stockholm, New Jersey, died Wednesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland after the accident, which happened midday June 1 in Limerick, about 30 miles west of Portland, according to Maine State Police.Police and her father said the siblings had been playing badminton in the front garden of their lakeside cottage in Limerick when she was attacked.Lucy Morgan.Green Pond Bible Chapel (via Facebook)Her father, Jesse Morgan,…

Mainland China has long been the place to find great bargains for Hong Kongers, and just across the border in Shenzhen offers affordable weekend dining, shopping and fun. Interestingly, more and more Hong Kongers are heading north for an unlikely destination: the dentist’s chair.While unthinkable just a decade or two ago, today more and more Hong Kong residents are being attracted to Shenzhen by significantly lower prices, shorter waiting times and improved quality of cross-border dental care.This is a natural progression: with limited employer-sponsored dental insurance in Hong Kong, the cost of going to the dentist for regular check-ups can…

Mainland China has long been the place to find great bargains for Hong Kongers, and just across the border in Shenzhen offers affordable weekend dining, shopping and fun. Interestingly, more and more Hong Kongers are heading north for an unlikely destination: the dentist’s chair.While unthinkable just a decade or two ago, today more and more Hong Kong residents are being attracted to Shenzhen by significantly lower prices, shorter waiting times and improved quality of cross-border dental care.This is a natural progression: with limited employer-sponsored dental insurance in Hong Kong, the cost of going to the dentist for regular check-ups can…

Kirsten Joyce and Justin Walker 18 minutes ago LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — To create content for a venue of the size and scope of the Sphere, its production team had to create custom technology never before seen outside a lab, make it portable enough to be transported from exotic location to exotic location, and ultimately collect immersive imagery that would be used to transport viewers from one place to another while seated inside the world’s largest spherical building. I had an idea… Figuratively painting on a canvas as large as the Sphere’s 160,000 square foot screen in Las Vegas requires…

Image caption, Saurabh Netravalkar shared his joy with teammate Harmeet Singh after the USA beat Pakistan in the Super Over at the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.Charging forward with a leather ball in hand, ready to make cricket history, was a software engineer out of work.Seconds later, Saurabh Netravalkar’s arms were raised toward the sky under the sultry Texas sun.The tall left-arm pace bowler led the 18th-ranked underdog team to an extra-time victory (known as a super over in the sport’s shortened version) against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Thursday, giving Team USA a historic win.When the…

Technology industry insiders say Taiwan has the parts and facilities to manufacture such devices, and there is a global recognition that the supply chain will meet a wide range of consumer demand.”AI is still booming, and AI PC makers are preparing,” said James Hsieh, assistant vice president at Akbel Polytech, which makes power supplies and has a 300-watt model that he believes will best handle the increased power for AI calculations such as GPT commands.”You have to do research for your marketing, otherwise you become stale,” he said.Taiwan’s trade data already reflects the growing global popularity of AI-optimized home appliances.Taipei’s…

Pat Sajak said goodbye to “Wheel of Fortune” fans, thanking viewers for “allowing me into your lives” after hosting the show for 41 seasons.In an emotional video concluding Friday’s season finale, Sajak’s final wheel, he spoke directly to his television audience.”Well, it’s time to say goodbye,” he said. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes every night for years and decades, and I’ve always felt that this privilege comes with a responsibility to keep 30 minutes each day a safe place for families to enjoy. I don’t think there’s any social issues or politics or…

Business Awards UK has announced the winners of its 2024 Driving Lessons Awards, recognising driving lesson leaders for their outstanding service and customer satisfaction.HALIFAX, United Kingdom, June 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –The Business Awards UK Driving Lesson Awards 2024celebrates leaders in driver education and service across the country. This year’s awards shine a spotlight on dedication and innovation in the driver instruction sector, recognizing those who have made a significant impact through excellent service, high instructional standards and outstanding customer satisfaction.2024 Driver’s Education Award Winners2024 Driving Lesson Award FinalistsMoving Forward: The Blessings of a Good EducationThe 2024 Driving Instruction Awards…

CNN — The day after the United States’ shocking loss to Pakistan in the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, U.S. cricketer Corey Anderson told CNN that the U.S. team is confident it can take on any opponent. “If they let their guard down a little bit, if they feel like they’re letting their guard down, I believe we can beat these strong teams,” Anderson said. “I don’t think Pakistan let their guard down. I think we started really well and we put the pressure on them.” “I’ve received hundreds of messages, more than usual,” the 33-year-old said when asked about…