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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia wanted to deepen ties with Pacific neighbour Solomon Islands and ensure decisions were made “without fear” for the region. China also sent an envoy to Honiara to meet new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.Australia is the Solomon Islands’ largest development partner and has sent its second and third most senior government ministers to meet with President Manele since his election last month to strengthen ties, Wong said in Honiara on Thursday.”We want a Pacific islands region where we can all make our own decisions, exercise our sovereignty without fear, where we…
Paul Skenes has looked like a monster so far in his MLB career. (Charles LeClair – USA Today Sports)Paul Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani is a matchup that can elevate an entire game, and Wednesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates exceeded expectations.Skenes dominated in his fifth career start against the NL West-leading Dodgers, striking out Mookie Betts on four pitches. He then faced Ohtani, and what followed was nothing short of violent.First pitch: 101.3 mph, strikeout.Second pitch: 100.1 mph strikeout (foul tip).Third pitch: 100.8 mph strikeout.We may never see Ohtani in such a disadvantageous position again.Skenes got…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It started as an idea several years ago. Dr. Kelly Franklin said she met professors of physics, computer science and chemistry at Missouri State University who helped her write science grants. Then she found a way to do something she’d wanted to do for a while: bring the same STEM education available in big cities to rural areas. “I was familiar with the process and I really wanted Missouri State to fund the grant. This is a rural area that gets overlooked and I knew rural areas are important,” Franklin said. “I come from a rural school…
Lin Yun, a 25-year-old from Sichuan province in southwest China, has been loved by 13.4 million fans on Douyin for his exceptional swordsmanship and martial arts talents.The group’s first video was posted online in early May and became an instant hit. Photo: SohuShe began training at age four and joined the Emei school, one of the three major schools of Chinese martial arts, at age ten, whose style embodies feminine strength.A video posted on May 3 showed the group using swords, fans, brushes, long spears and hairpins from Mount Emei as weapons.The Emei hairpin is unique to the sect and,…
In a match where Hardik Pandya was at his best and Rohit Sharma set numerous records, batting star Virat Kohli produced a rare misstep on Wednesday. The in-form Kohli, who forms a devastating opening duo with India captain Rohit, starred in the Men in Blue’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener against European giant killers Ireland. Kohli’s return as an opener confirmed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s absence from India’s top-of-the-line batting at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Gavaskar hopes Kohli can bounce back against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup (AP-HT) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} With Rohit batting at full speed, Kohli…
The weekend chill starts on Thursday Updated: June 5, 2024 at 6:03 PM PDT Benito. The heat advisory will end at midnight Thursday, and the ocean is expected to deepen further and cooler Friday through the weekend. High pressure at upper levels will dominate in the west, so temperatures will remain above normal through the weekend. However, continued flow from land over the eastern Pacific and a weak trough of pressure will keep temperatures a little cooler through early next week. The middle of next week looks like it will be the next warm period with a big impact, as…
The NFL is experimenting with public relations by releasing an 18-game schedule.Ryan Kelly fires back. The Pro Bowl center and NFLPA president for the Indianapolis Colts was outspoken in his opposition to an expanded game schedule on Wednesday, saying he has “no interest whatsoever” in an 18-game schedule or commissioner Roger Goodell’s efforts to push it.Colts president of the NFLPA, Ryan Kelly, answered a ton of questions about Game 18 today. Asked if Kelly wanted that to happen, he said “absolutely not.” pic.twitter.com/a3OfSQVjhH— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) June 5, 2024″Yeah, 18 games sounds great to me, Roger on the Pat McAfee…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Three people were killed at a small grocery store in Alabama’s state capital of Montgomery on Tuesday night, the latest violent attack to follow a series of robberies targeting Latino-owned businesses.The shooting at the Tienda Los Hermanos grocery store on the city’s south side came hours after the mayor urged City Council members to support a $6 million proposal for a community intervention program to address crime in Montgomery.”People who work in our communities, trying to earn a living day by day, week by week, should not be sacrificed, and that’s exactly what happened last night,” Mayor…
Cubbies Eatery, located inside the Picnic convenience store, was forced to close for a day due to residual damage. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police say a suspect broke into a Southtown convenience store and stole merchandise, including lottery tickets, before fleeing. Cubby’s Eatery, located inside the Picnic convenience store, had to close for a day because of the damage left behind, and restaurant owner Jacob Campos said it has affected his livelihood. He said he believes the two burglars put rocks in a bag and threw them at the window, thus gaining entry. “They were in and out fast,”…
The batteries that power electric cars, smartphones and other machines are evolving, and new developments in the industry promise to make cells better and lighter. A South Korean research team developed a lightweight structure that improves the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, allowing them to remain stable after more than 200 charge-discharge cycles, TechExplor reported. The results were published in the journal Advanced Science in April. The polymer structure is a hybrid porous material made of polyvinyl alcohol, single-walled carbon nanotubes, and nanocarbon spheres. The alcohol allows lithium ions to pass through and deposit evenly on the anode. According to…