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The T20 World Cup kicks off tonight in Dallas, Texas, but all eyes will be on the epic showdown between India and Pakistan in just over a week’s time.The Indian team is already based in New York and will open the tournament against Ireland at the purpose-built Nassau International Stadium on Wednesday before shifting their focus to a crucial clash with neighbours Pakistan on Sunday.The green-clad team arrived in Dallas on Saturday after a tough T20 series defeat in England and they will have to hit the ground running straight away as they take on hosts USA in Texas on…

As the warm weather sets in and the sun continues to shine past 8pm, working in the office on a Friday afternoon in the summer can be a struggle. Productivity slows and completing even the smallest tasks can seem impossible. The average worker may wish they could get outside, soak up the sunshine and enjoy these precious summer months.Experts say the concept of summer Fridays and flextime has been around for years and is popular in some European countries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, US companies have taken special measures to introduce summer Fridays in the workplace.Summer Fridays are one of…

Shady is back, but for how long?Late on Friday night, Eminem released the bouncy, moody “Houdini,” the first single from his upcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).With a melody reminiscent of Steve Miller Band’s 1982 hit “Abracadabra” and vibes of the 2002 hit “Without Me,” the song finds our hapless antihero (check out the cameo-filled video) coming off as fresh and raunchy as his usual hilarious and cringey tirade comparing his life in the ’90s to now.”I sometimes wonder what my younger self would say if he knew what (expletive) sounds like now,” the self-proclaimed “lyric…

Climate change is a global existential threat that requires concerted efforts by all countries to mitigate its effects and adapt to the inevitable consequences. Pakistan, with its diverse landscape and heavy reliance on agriculture, is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Recognizing this, the Government of Pakistan, with the support of international partnerships such as the US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, has undertaken numerous initiatives to address these challenges. This article delves into the various efforts Pakistan is making to combat climate change and the critical role of international cooperation in these efforts. The US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework…

The Election Commission of India (EC) announced that voter turnout in the seventh and final round of the Indian Lok Sabha elections was recorded at 49.68 percent by 3 pm on Saturday. Voting is taking place in 57 constituencies across seven states and the union territory of Chandigarh, including Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term in the Indian parliament. Besides Chandigarh, voting is underway in all 13 seats in Punjab, four in Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three…

According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara conveyed “serious concerns” about China’s increased military activities in waters near Japan during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on Saturday, and the two agreed to continue bilateral dialogue. At their first meeting, held on the sidelines of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, a summit held in Singapore, Foreign Minister Kihara said the two Asian countries have “many security concerns,” including territorial disputes in the East China Sea and increasing joint military activity between China and Russia around Japan. Kihara also expressed Japan’s alarm over rising tensions…

ATLANTA — Election officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office say they expect foreign agents may try to attack and influence the state’s election system.Despite the warnings, officials said they believe they are prepared for an attack, but not everyone agrees.Channel 2’s Richard Elliott In a meeting with Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer for the Secretary of State’s office, he said Georgia is better prepared for this type of attack than most other states.read more[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Still, Sterling Channel 2 Action News A bleak prediction for the upcoming political cycle.”We are the…

ATLANTA — Election officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office say they expect foreign agents may try to attack and influence the state’s election system.Despite the warnings, officials said they believe they are prepared for an attack, but not everyone agrees.Channel 2’s Richard Elliott In a meeting with Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer for the Secretary of State’s office, he said Georgia is better prepared for this type of attack than most other states.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Still, Sterling Channel 2 Action News A bleak prediction for the upcoming political cycle.”We are the center…

Indiana has developed a diverse talent pool to develop future governors.After the American Civil War, Governors Conrad Baker, Isaac Gray, Alvin Hovey, Ira Joy Chase, James Atwell Mount and Winfield T. Durbin used their battlefield experiences at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chickamauga and Sherman’s March to the Sea to forge political careers and ultimately wield power in state legislatures.After World War I, Governors Paul V. McNutt and George N. Craig served as commanders of the American Legion based in Indianapolis and were subsequently elected governors. After World War II, Governors Matthew Welsh, Roger D. Branigin, Edgar Whitcomb and Robert Aull parlayed their…

Dave Ramsey crushes 27-year-old Atlanta man’s ice business dreams — and why some opportunities can actually be “traps”Most Americans would agree that your 20s should be a time of new experiences, growth, and discovering your career path.Now may be a great time to take risks and make some big bets, but diving in without a safety net isn’t just risky — it’s reckless. At least, that’s what personal-finance guru Dave Ramsey recently warned 27-year-old Michael.do not miss itMichael, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, was at a crossroads and called into Ramsay’s show to ask for advice: he could choose to…