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Pictured from left are Fredonia assistant coaches Tim Wright, Jordan Lucas, head coach Jesse Beers, Daniel Parisin, and Jaelyn Davis. Lucas and Davis were named to the all-tournament team, and Parisin received the Sportsmanship Award at the 44th Annual James “Ace” Morabito Invitational Tournament held this weekend at Greenlight Network’s Grand Slam Park in Binghamton.Posted photo BINGHAMTON — Fredonia has proven to be the best softball team so far this season. This weekend, the Hillbillies proved that on a more local stage. Fredonia, which won all three matches, was named co-winner of the 44th annual James…

The high-tech industry serves as the most important growth engine of the Israeli economy and is potentially one of the sectors most affected by the global economy. The main audience for high-tech companies, whether investors or customers, is overseas. Additionally, international technology companies operating in Israel contribute significantly to its economy. This exposure makes startups and high-tech companies particularly vulnerable to a variety of financial sanctions, whether overt and direct or covert and informal. Although industry sources have indicated that there has been no significant damage to the investment scope or revenues of Israeli companies so far, there is uncertainty…

JERUSALEM (AP) – The Israeli military on Monday ordered tens of thousands of people in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah to begin evacuation, signaling a long-promised ground invasion may be imminent.The announcement complicated last-ditch efforts by international mediators, including the CIA director, to broker a ceasefire. Hamas and his main intermediary, Qatar, have warned that an invasion of Rafah could derail negotiations. Israel has described Rafah as Hamas’ last major stronghold after a seven-month war, and its leaders have repeatedly said a ground invasion is needed to defeat the Islamic militants. Military spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said about 100,000…

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government authorities and the state Chief Electoral Officer on a PIL challenging a blanket order passed by local police to deposit firearms owned by license holders during elections. I asked for an answer.bench Acting Chief Justice GS Sandawalia and Justice Lapita Banerjee has issued notices to the Government of Punjab, Chief Electoral Officer of the State, Director General of Police Punjab, Deputy Commissioner Barnala, SSP Barnala and SHO.Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Barnala in Punjab state, has filed a complaint in the High Court alleging that local police “pressured” him…

Pakistan’s ‘youngest’ vlogger Shiraz recently received a special invitation to his home by iconic bowler Shoaib Akhtar, creating a heart-warming interaction that caught the attention of the internet. A video shared by Shiraz on her YouTube and his Instagram shows a fascinating interaction between the young vlogger and the cricket legend.In the video, Shiraz, who is just six years old, enthusiastically asks Shoaib Akhtar about his bowling style and even asks him to teach him how to bowl. Shoaib responds with warmth and praise, expressing surprise at how widespread Shiraz is around the world. Shiraz was also seen playing cricket…

Precison Print & Copy’s old space in Paterson remains fenced off, awaiting demolition day. (BizSense file) It’s been nearly four months since a fire destroyed the office building at 10615 Patterson Avenue, forcing the evacuation of several local small businesses. And after pondering the future, wrestling with insurance companies and searching for space, at least some businesses are finding new homes and getting back to business as usual. Precision Print & Copy, a 30-year-old commercial printing company that had been a longtime tenant in Paterson’s Canterbury Green retail and office district before the devastating fire in late January, is moving…

Gen Z is known for shaking things up in the fashion world, and photos prove that even celebrities are jumping on board with obvious new trends.We examine the phenomenon of intergenerational trauma and whether Gen Z can ultimately break the cycle. We’ve all had to accept that low-rise bottoms and tiny crop tops are back in style. The kind of crop that not only ends above the navel, but is cut further above. Suddenly everyone was dressing like Paris Hilton did in 2002.For a while, it was either micro-top or low-rise, but not both. But now we’re seeing a new…

Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton first baseman Romi Mattson waits for a throw at first base during the first game of a doubleheader against Marquette on Saturday at the Houghton High School softball field. HOUGHTON — After losing four straight against tough opponents on the road, the Houghton Gremlins returned home Saturday looking for some bounce back. In a doubleheader against the Market Sentinels held at Houghton High School softball field, the team fell behind in the first inning of both games, but came back to win both games, 5-1 and 9-4. Gremlins coach Mel Baker…

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour of Europe this week in two small countries in the eastern half of the continent. The region has been used by the Chinese government as a springboard to expand its economic ambitions in Europe.After starting his first European tour in five years with a stop in Paris on Monday, Xi will then visit two countries with authoritarian leaders who are pro-China and said to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.Nationalist conservative leaders Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia as mainstream European leaders…

As Pakistan continues to face a major economic crisis, Kissan Ittehad Pakistan has announced that thousands of farmers will take part in nationwide demonstrations against the ongoing wheat crisis. Protests are scheduled to begin in Multan on May 10th.Now, the reason behind this protest is the fact that wheat rates have plummeted in the Pakistani market and are shockingly below the support price of PKR 3,900 per 40 kg. The crisis prompted farmers to stage demonstrations in Lahore and several other Pakistani cities last month.In response, the government launched a crackdown on the protests, arresting several farmers who took part.…