If Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to compete in the Olympics next summer, Greece will have to win a few games in Canada first. The draws to see which countries will grab the remaining basketball berths in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — four men’s spots and 10 women’s spots in the 12-team fields — were held […]
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed concerns over Islamophobia within the Conservative Party, with an apology for “the hurt and offence that has been caused”. It comes as the Muslim Council of Britain accused the Tories of failing to tackle Islamophobia in the party. The PM said an inquiry into “every manner of prejudice and
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Most people have pulled an all-nighter at least once in their lives, whether it was to meet a school or work deadline or to keep the party going until the morning. The experience of going at least 24 hours without sleep, otherwise known as total sleep deprivation, obviously does not make you feel good the
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Image caption Rhodes opened his first restaurant in 1997 Gary Rhodes, the celebrity chef known for his spiky hair and passion for British cuisine, has died aged 59. According to a family statement, he died on Tuesday “with his beloved wife Jennie by his side”. “The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing
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Hail to these giant killers. Stephen F. Austin State University’s basketball team shocked No. 1 Duke at the buzzer in overtime Tuesday to win, 85-83, in Durham, North Carolina. (See the video below.) The improbable victory ended Duke’s 150-game winning streak at home against nonconference opponents, The Washington Post reported. Watch the scrappy visitors from
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One week after he was left off the Democratic debate stage for the first time this primary season, Julián Castro called for broad expansions to federal food programs, including free breakfast and lunch for all public school students, saying the country had a “moral obligation” to make sure children have enough to eat. “The right
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US economy grew at a moderate 2.1% annual rate in Q3, but slowdown is expected this quarter By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer November 27, 2019, 2:27 PM 4 min read The U.S. economy grew at a moderate 2.1% annual rate over the summer, slightly faster than first estimated, the government said Wednesday. But many
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The governor of Massachusetts plans to sign into law a groundbreaking ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes November 27, 2019, 2:23 PM 1 min read The governor of Massachusetts plans to sign into law a groundbreaking ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol
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The comedian, aided as usual by some clever video editing, pretended to ask the 2020 hopefuls a slew of questions that would normally be off limits. And the candidates responded in some, well, rather interesting ways. Former Vice President Joe Biden’s reply to Meyers’ question about bedroom talk prompted this reaction: Check out the clip
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Some vacant stores along New York City’s luxury shopping corridor will be dressed for Christmas as if retailers including Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren had never left November 27, 2019, 1:26 PM 1 min read Some vacant stores along New York City’s luxury shopping corridor will be dressed for Christmas as if retailers like Tommy
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