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INDIANAPOLIS – The realization of a dream to compete in the Indianapolis 500 turned into a bit of a nightmare for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson. Larson became the first driver since Kurt Busch in 2014 to race the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, but the weather completely ruined his chances of completing the Hendrick 1100. However, the weather forecast was wrong, as thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway just after 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, causing the start of the race, which was scheduled for 12:45 p.m., to be delayed by…
China-founded online retail giant SHEIN had big ambitions of going public in New York, but as relations between Washington and Beijing have deteriorated, the ultra-fast fashion company has begun taking a closer look at transatlantic alternatives.The company is now focusing on the London Stock Exchange for its IPO, according to two people familiar with the matter, which may not have been its original choice but would be a big win for a Britain worried about losing London’s status as a global financial center.British Treasury Secretary Jeremy Hunt is reportedly courting Shane in the hopes that a big IPO would bolster…
Doing business in Hong Kong increasingly carries new risks and political costs from angering Beijing.A Chinese client recently dropped a major Chicago law firm that backed away from politically sensitive cases, a former Wall Street banker was silenced after writing an op-ed that said “Hong Kong is Dead,” and Google was forced to ban a popular protest song.Hong Kong is moving closer to mainland China in every aspect of life, blurring the boundaries that once cemented the city’s status as largely free from Beijing’s politics. Legal rulings mirror those of mainland Chinese courts. The city’s regulations follow decrees from Beijing.…
Aiden Pouncey recently received an offer from Rutgers University football and has expressed interest, with the four-star defensive back considering visiting Big Ten programs this summer.Pouncey, a versatile and explosive player who plays both wide receiver and cornerback at Winter Park High School (Winter Park, Fla.), is a 2026 prospect who received an offer from Rutgers University over the weekend.Pouncey, who plans to enroll in the class of 2026, is ranked No. 128 in the 247Sports rankings. In addition to a recent offer from Rutgers, he also holds offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Louisville, Penn…
South Africa’s business community, which a few months ago was bracing for a major defeat for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), now seems confident of an election outcome that will see the ANC win less than 50 percent of the vote but avoid a coalition with a more radical party. Opinion polls are unreliable, but they suggest support for the ANC may have risen to about 45 percent as party organisation works ahead of Wednesday’s general election. The same poll put support for the nearest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, in the low 20s. That would allow the ANC,…
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) – A 15-year-old boy was stabbed Saturday night on a boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, police said Sunday.According to Sergeant Dan Lancaster with the Ocean City Police Department, a fight broke out in the 1000 block of the Boardwalk just before 9:15 p.m. on May 25. Police say during the fight, a teenage boy was stabbed by an “unidentified” male suspect. The boy was treated by paramedics at the scene and then transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. Police said the 15-year-old’s injuries are not life-threatening. “In recent years, and like other…
For the third time in four games, the Indiana Pacers held a lead late in the fourth quarter.The Boston Celtics have come from behind for the third time in four games. Boston rallied from an 89-82 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Pacers 105-102 on Monday night in Indianapolis for their second comeback victory in two games.With the win, the Celtics secured a 4-0 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals and a berth in the NBA Finals. Boston will face the winner of the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves game for the NBA Championship. The Mavericks hold a 3-0 series lead…
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two suspects involved in two separate Southern California police pursuits were arrested Monday evening following the Memorial Day weekend.Carjacking suspect arrested after pursuit on 405 Freeway from Los Angeles to Orange CountyThe suspect was taken into custody Monday night after a pursuit by authorities on the 405 Freeway from Los Angeles to Orange County.The suspect is reportedly wanted in connection with a carjacking incident, but details were not immediately released.AIR7 HD footage showed the suspect driving a black Toyota Tundra at near normal speeds and through very light traffic on the freeway as he drove through…
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) — This May, ABC7 News is celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a notable political movement unfolds in the South Bay: two Asian Americans are vying for a seat in Congress.Vice President Kamala Harris shattered multiple glass ceilings with her victory in the Biden-Harris 2020 race, as she became the first woman, Black and Southeast Asian American to be elected vice president.Read more: See the journey of Kamala Harris, the first Black and Asian woman elected vice president from Berkeley”Kamala Harris: Becoming a First” details her journey of hope from…
Amazon’s 2024 Memorial Day Sale is here, and while there are thousands of great deals, the best deals are on tech gadgets. You can get OLED TVs, iPads, smart home devices, and headphones at record low prices. We’ve rounded up 25 great deals that are actually worth buying.• Shop Amazon’s Memorial Day SaleWhile the Memorial Day sale is well known for its discounts on outdoor gear like grills, patio furniture, and lawn mowers, you can always find great deals on tech as well. Amazon’s official Memorial Day sale launched earlier this week, and the first thing we noticed was that…