Al Horford (Boston Celtics) with an and one vs the Miami Heat, 05/21/2022
A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Development Program said in a report Thursday. The UNDP estimates that 51.6 million more people fell into poverty in the first three months after the war, living off $1.90 a day or less. This pushed the total number globally at this threshold to 9% of the world's population.
Sabrina Ionescu had 31 points in the highest-scoring triple-double in WNBA history and tied Candace Parker's league record of three triple-doubles in the New York Liberty’s 116-107 victory over Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Ionescu also had 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Friend was struck by lightning Sunday while on a boat near Masonboro Island close to his home in Wilmington, North Carolina
Delayed a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Games open Thursday in Alabama featuring more than 3,600 athletes participating in non-Olympic events including sumo wrestling, gymnastics, pickleball, martial arts and tug of war. The opening ceremony, set for Thursday night at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, includes performances by Nelly and the band Alabama. Hundreds of people turned out in Oxford, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of Birmingham, for exhibition games between the USA Softball Women's National Team, Team Australia and Team Japan.
Can Tiger Woods contend for a third Open victory at St Andrews?
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — Two women are scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in southern Arizona for their conviction for illegally collecting four early ballots during the 2020 primary election. Authorities say Guillermina Fuentes and Alma Juarez participated in “ballot harvesting.” That's a practice once used by both political parties to boost turnout but was made illegal by a 2016 state law that barred anyone but a family member or caregiver from returning early ballots for another person. It’s the on
SEATTLE, July 07, 2022--(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Prime Day is back with millions of deals worldwide for Prime members to shop exclusively. The 48-hour shopping event kicks off July 12 at 3 a.m. EDT, offering must-have deals of up to 79% off across categories, including electronics, devices, toys, beauty, fashion, and home, from top national brands and small businesses.
An explosive spring season has already burned more land than the 10-year average, with summers only expected to intensify
The prime minister and his wrecking crew already smashed our democracy – now they are just turning the ire on themselves, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
Research found plastic mulch and irrigation increased local temperatures by around 0.7°C and humidity by nearly 25%
The musician with the Midas touch has sold 25m albums – but he’s still fighting for the recognition he’s due
Did someone say beveragino? From Denise Welch to Alison Hammond, the matriarchs of British TV are storming the internet, worshipped for their camp combination of glam, grit and driftwood decor. All hail the huns! x
Photographer Natalya Saprunova has been awarded the Marilyn Stafford Fotoreportage Award for her project Kildin, a Language for Russian Sámis Survivors, which explores the Sami people in Russia adapting to modernity, while preserving their culture and traditions
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Scottie Scheffler will all hope to be in the mix for the Claret Jug.
The new ground floor lounge taps into European opulence.
The London-based 2021 LVMH Prize winner’s intricate lingerie-inspired looks take a “Parisian chic” twist, launching July 7
'Emily in Paris' looks are being sold for a nonprofit, Harrods and Jimmy Choo link for high tea, 24S launches a capsule with London-based designer Nensi Dojaka.
Costantino Rocca and Arnold Palmer are also among those to light up the Old Course over the years.
A group of Afghan children were grazing sheep in fields near the village of Bolak Wandi in eastern Helmand when they spotted a metallic object half-buried in the ground. Three more children died from their wounds as they were taken to hospital by Taliban fighters who had been nearby. "I don't blame anyone," said Haji Abdul Salam, the father of two of the children.
St Andrews hosts the only major in 2022 where a career grand slam is not on the line.
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