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SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly violating the league’s gambling rules, according to multiple reports. Marcano, who joined the Padres from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the offseason and has been on the long-term disabled list so far this season, is accused of betting on games shortly after suffering a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament last July. Padres officials said in a statement they were aware of the investigation “regarding matters that occurred while the player in question was with another organization unrelated to the San Diego Padres.”…

CNN — President Joe Biden’s decision to call his predecessor Donald Trump a “convicted felon” for the first time marks a significant toughening of his rhetoric against his Republican general election rival. Biden’s fiery remarks at a private fundraiser in Connecticut on Monday evening came as some Democrats pressed for stronger political attacks against the Republican front-runner following last week’s guilty verdict in a hush-money trial in New York. “For the first time in American history, a convicted former president is seeking office,” Biden said, “but as disturbing as that is, what’s more pernicious is the full-scale attack that Donald…

JERUSALEM (AP) — Four hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 have been killed by Israeli forces, including three elderly men seen in a Hamas video pleading for their release, Israeli forces said in a Monday announcement. Pressure mounts To the Israeli government agree to the US ceasefire proposal Ensure the return of hostages held in Gaza; Eight months of war. About 80 hostages in the Gaza Strip are believed to be alive, and the bodies of 43 others have been found. Since President Joe Biden announced the ceasefire proposal on Friday, Israel has seen some of the largest protests calling on…

Outside of Hoskins’ home run, Wheeler dominated as the Phillies took the series opener. First seen on NBC Sports Philadelphia.Zack Wheeler was visibly frustrated after being hit with consecutive pitches in the third inning on Monday night. Home plate umpire Sean Barber called two consecutive strikes as balls, and Wheeler froze upon catching both returns, clearly wondering where he’d made a mistake.Joey Ortiz walked and No. 9 hitter Blake Perkins singled, loading the bases with Wheeler on base. The Phillies were up by two runs, but this was a critical moment in the game, and with the top of the…

Education SpotlightValerie Robbins Ross, a doctoral student in industrial-organizational psychology at Florida Institute of Technology, has been awarded the David L. Boren Scholarship, which will enable her to study in Japan. (Florida Institute of Technology photo) BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Valerie Robbins Ross, an industrial-organizational psychology doctoral student at Florida Institute of Technology, has been awarded a David L. Bohlen Fellowship, which will allow her to study in Japan. She is the first Florida Tech undergraduate or graduate student to receive this prestigious award, which is bestowed by the Institute of International Education on behalf of the federal…

BoydenHeadshot of Tasos MarianosHeadshot of Tasos MarianosATHENS, Greece, June 4, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boydenis a leading global talent and leadership advisory firm. Thassos Marianos Joined the partnership, he is based in Greece and is part of the regional team for Greece, Cyprus and Malta.Annie ChatzikonstantinouTassos, Managing Partner of Boyden Greece, Cyprus & Malta, commented: “In just two years, Tassos has brought great value to Boyden’s clients in the region, leveraging his years of expertise as a business leader in the market. He is also an excellent colleague, working collaboratively with our partners to engage and support clients across a…

J.Crew is teaming up with USA Swimming for a limited-edition collection and campaign leading up to the Paris Summer Olympics. The limited-edition collection will be available on jcrew.com, in stores and at select J.Crew Factory stores on Tuesday. USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is responsible for the selection of the USA Swimming Team and other teams officially representing the United States, as well as the overall organization and administration of swimming competitions in the country. Designed by J.Crew’s design team with an emphasis on ’90s beach apparel and inspired by…

Crypto Whales Join BlockDAG Presale as Moon Keynote 2.0 Announcement Continues, while Pepe and Bitcoin Price Predictions Lose MomentumPepe and Bitcoin have recently become popular among investors, but Bitcoin’s growth has slowed and lost momentum. Amid these changes, Block DAGLayer 1 projects with successful presales are seeing increased investor support. BlockDAG’s new dashboard increases transparency and community engagement. With over $40.8 million raised so far, the presale has garnered a lot of attention, with many investors rushing to get in on this emerging sensation. BlockDAG’s latest keynote highlighted its technical capabilities, positioning it as one of the most promising blockchain…

The probe’s safe departure from the moon means China is one step closer to becoming the first country to bring back samples from the far side of the moon.A Chinese spacecraft carrying rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon has lifted off from the lunar surface to begin its journey back to Earth, state media said. Tuesday’s achievement was a world first and the latest leap for Beijing’s decades-long space programme, which aims to send a crewed mission to the moon by 2030. The Chang’e-6 probe’s elevator was launched at 7:38 a.m. local time on Tuesday…

Conference USA Football’s annual kickoff event is returning to the DFW area this summer, as the league officially announced this week that the 2024 CUSA Football Kickoff and Media Day will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at the home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas.Below is the full list of players and coaches who will be answering questions from the media and introducing their respective teams for the upcoming season.FIU: HC Mike McIntyre, RB Lexington Joseph, LB Reggie PetersonJackson State University: HC Rich Rodriguez, TE Sean Brown, DE J-Rock SwainKennesaw State University: Head Coach Brian Bohannon, Running…