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Taylor HRs in 2nd straight game, Falter is strong in return to rotation as Pirates stop Astros 6-2
Michael Taylor homered for the second straight game, Bailey Falter returned to the rotation and threw one-run ball into the sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Tuesday night. Taylor hit a 403-foot, two-run homer off Astros starter Hunter Brown (9-7) in the sixth inning.
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Matt Richards’ father hails ‘very special’ Team GB 4x200m relay quartet
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Older Adults Are Sharing The "Hardest Truths" About Aging That They've Had To Come To Terms With, And It's Incredibly Honest
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Faraday Future Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Timely Reporting Requirements
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2024--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) ("FF" or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company today provided a business update, highlighting significant strategic developments and operational progress, including regaining compliance with Nasdaq timely reporting requirements.
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Halsey Says They ‘Regret Coming Back’ After Fan Criticism of New Single
Fame—it’s something Halsey wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy.The ‘Without Me’ singer opened up about their return to the spotlight in a soul-bearing social media post this week, calling out the fan backlash to their new single, ‘Lucky,’ which dropped Friday.“My own fans are hands down meaner to me than any other people on the planet,” they wrote on Tumblr. “Not speaking for all of you, of course. But it used to be just a minority that were awful to me and now it seems like a majority have only
AFP
Greece tries to tempt its emigrants back home
When Konstantinos Tsanis got his doctorate in finance in 2011 at the height of Greece's debt crisis, his chances of a well-paid job at home were pretty thin.Some 350,000 people who emigrated during the crisis have since returned, the finance ministry said in March.
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Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assassination but suspicion immediately fell on Israel, which has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other leaders of Hamas over the group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw some 250 others taken hostage.
AFP
US Fed expected to pause again and hint at September rate cut
The US Federal Reserve is highly unlikely to waver from its position of holding interest rates at a two-decade high on Wednesday, but could drop hints about a September start to rate cuts."The case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates is strong and we anticipate that it will use the July meeting to plant the seed that the first move in the normalization cycle is on the table for September," Oxford Economics chief US economist Ryan Sweet wrote in a recent note to clients.
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A centuries-old secret script called nüshu is empowering young Chinese women
Chen Yulu never thought her home province of Hunan had any culture that she would be proud of, much less become an ambassador of. It started as a writing practiced in secrecy by women who were barred from formal education in Chinese. Now, young people like Chen are spreading nüshu beyond the women’s quarters of houses in Hunan's rural Jiangyong, the county whose distinct dialect serves as the script's verbal component.
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MLP And 2 Top German Dividend Stocks For Your Portfolio
As global markets navigate mixed economic signals and fluctuating earnings reports, Germany's DAX has shown resilience with a notable 1.35% gain. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for long-term growth. When considering dividend stocks, it's essential to focus on companies with strong financial health, consistent earnings, and a solid track record of dividend payments.
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Top German Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership July 2024
As the German market navigates a landscape of mixed economic signals and fluctuating investor sentiment, the DAX has shown resilience with a 1.35% gain amidst broader European market volatility. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can provide valuable insights into potential investment opportunities. A good stock in today's environment is often characterized by strong growth prospects and significant insider ownership, which can indicate confidence from...
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3 Undiscovered Gems In Germany With Strong Potential
The German market has shown resilience, with the DAX gaining 1.35% recently, despite mixed earnings reports in technology and luxury goods sectors. This positive sentiment provides a fertile ground for investors to explore lesser-known opportunities within the country's small-cap segment. In this article, we will uncover three undiscovered gems in Germany that exhibit strong potential. A good stock in today's market often combines solid fundamentals with growth prospects that are not yet...
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'Black Swan' Trial Verdict: Former Ballerina Ashley Benefield Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Husband
Benefield fatally shot her husband, 58-year-old Doug Benefield, in September 2020, but she claimed it was self-defense
AFP
Flick opens his Barcelona tenure with win over Man City
New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick made a triumphant start to his tenure on Tuesday after the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-2 after penalties in a pre-season friendly at Orlando.Barcelona jumped ahead 3-0 on penalty kicks thanks to a left-footed shot by Alejandro Balde before Amar Ahmed kept City in it by beating reserve Barca 'keeper Ander Astralaga, setting the stage for the teen newcomer's heroics.
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Top German Exchange Stocks Estimated To Be Up To 38.4% Below Intrinsic Value
The German market has recently shown mixed performance, with the DAX gaining 1.35% amidst a generally cautious European economic outlook. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for making informed investment decisions. In this context, finding stocks that are estimated to be significantly below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for growth and stability in an unpredictable market environment.
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Work ongoing as Italy set to open up detention centers for asylum-seekers in Albania; AP Explains
Migrants rescued at sea while attempting to reach Italy are likely to see themselves transported to Albania from next month while their asylum claims are processed, under a controversial deal in which the small Balkan country will host thousands of asylum-seekers on Italy’s behalf. Sending asylum-seekers to non-EU countries to process their claims has been a controversial issue in Europe with human rights groups saying the deal compromises the safety of refugees. (AP video shot by Erion Xhabafti/Paolo Santalucia, roduction by Trisha Thomas)
Variety
Glossy Thai Series ‘Master of the House’ Takes Netflix Global Chart Lead as It Portrays ‘Privilege’ and ‘Oppression’
In a first for a Thai-produced show, murder-mystery series “Master of the House” has taken the top spot in Netflix’s weekly Global Non-English series chart. The streamer said that, in its second week of availability, the seven-part series ranked first on its Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for the week of July 22-28. Additionally, …
AFP
Home hero Marchand targets more Olympic gold as triathlons get go-ahead
French swimming sensation Leon Marchand bids for two more Olympic golds in the pool on Wednesday as organisers declared the River Seine was clean enough to stage both triathlons."The results of the latest water analyses have been deemed to be in order," said a statement from World Triathlon and the Paris Games' organising committee early Wednesday, ending an anxious wait for athletes.
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Harris taunts Trump for backing out of a debate with her
STORY: :: Kamala Harris taunts Donald Trump for backing out of a debate with her:: July 30, 2024:: Atlanta, Georgia"Well Donald, I do hope you'll reconsider to meet me on the debate stage because, as the saying goes, if you've got something to say, say it to my face.""Donald Trump on the other hand, has been talking a big game about securing our border, but he does not walk the walk. As president, I will bring back the border security bill that Donald Trump killed. And I will sign it into law and show Donald Trump what real leadership looks like.":: Harris also pledged to fight price gouging and hidden bank fees if she wins"Our economy is the strongest in the world, but while inflation is down and wages are up, prices are still too high. And when we win this election, here's what we're going to do about it. On day one, I will take on price gouging and bring down costs. And we are not going."Harris remarked that some of the claims made by the Republican duo about her are "plain weird." She invited Trump to reconsider meeting her on the debate stage to address his criticisms face-to-face.She concluded the event by asserting that the momentum of the presidential race is shifting, and there are indications that Trump is feeling the pressure.The spirited Atlanta rally featured appearances by rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo.A New York Times/Siena College national poll published on Thursday showed Harris narrowing a significant lead by Trump, while a Wall Street Journal poll published on Friday indicated Trump held a two-point lead. A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Tuesday showed Harris with a one-point lead over Trump, down from two points in a July 23 poll.The Harris campaign is considering Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as potential vice presidential candidates, with a decision expected by August 7.Harris is emphasizing her background as a former district attorney and California attorney general, seeking to contrast herself with Trump, who is the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes.
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Dow Jones Futures Fall On Microsoft, But AMD Jumps After Nvidia Sell-Off; Fed Pivot Looms
Microsoft earnings topped, but Azure cloud-computing growth missed. MSFT tumbled, but AMD rallied late after Nvidia dived.

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