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Sports Arena / International NewsCreated: June 21, 2024 12:14TwitterLinkedinFlipboardEmailCopy LinkFontArda Güler, a player for Spanish La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid, will be wearing the national team uniform at EURO 2024. English Premier League powerhouse Liverpool stepped up to replace Güler and scored a perfect goal against Georgia in their opening match. Here are the details…Arda Güler, who made headlines around the world when he moved from Fenerbahçe to Real Madrid, has made a thunderous comeback after starting the season injured.The young star began to get his chances in a Real Madrid uniform towards the end of La Liga, scoring six…
“I swear I have my own ideas.”That’s how then-Judge Amy Coney Barrett responded during her 2020 confirmation hearing when asked by Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to what extent she would follow the precedents of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, for whom she clerked. She echoed similar sentiments in response to written questions from the late Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), reiterating that “if I am confirmed, it will be Judge Barrett, not Judge Scalia.”As she completes her fourth term on the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Barrett has made it abundantly clear that she has her own views, and she breaks with…
Spain is considering new “restrictions” on tourists to tackle overcrowding in popular resort areas, with the president of the Balearic Islands government saying the current rate of growth in tourism numbers is “not only unsustainable, but also not conducive to the well-being of our people”. Protests have taken place across Spain in recent months calling for stricter controls on the numbers of holidaymakers who visit the country each summer, which demonstrators say has resulted in overcrowded beaches, soaring rents, job uncertainty and damage to the natural environment. Balearic Islands President Margareta Progens said on Thursday that the government “has been…
Money and commodity markets continue to focus on the United States, where the latest inflation figures came in below expectations, shifting market expectations. Click for current gold prices The Fed has sent a hawkish message to markets by keeping interest rates on hold in recent weeks, but expectations of a rate cut are starting to take shape again in the market. Former Fed official’s message on rate cuts Old St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said he expects the pace of easing U.S. monetary policy to be slow but that the latest inflation data is raising expectations for a rate…
Ready to plan a last-minute summer getaway or an early fall vacation? We’ve got you covered. We selected 15 of the best places to travel in September, based on my personal favorites and some local insights. September is the start of a broader “shoulder season,” when school has begun and therefore most vacations have ended. Fewer crowds (and lower prices) make this a great time to travel to European destinations like Norway, Greece, and Italy, while exciting festivals and events offer plenty to do closer to home in North Carolina and Colorado. Telluride, Colorado heather_hemstreet/Getty Images This vibrant mountain town,…
Stores across the country stock more food than they can sell each day, but every day the surplus ends up in the trash. This waste is infuriating to environmentalists and hungry customers, but it may be even more infuriating to the employees who are forced to enforce the policy. One Dunkin’ Donuts employee took to the internet to express his frustration over the situation. what’s happening? Employees shared their experiences on the complaints subreddit r/mildlyinfuriating. “We have to throw out a lot of doughnuts that aren’t sold on Valentine’s Day,” they say. Photo credit: Reddit Photo credit: Reddit An accompanying…
Updated June 21, 2024, 10:00 ISTIndia is full of beautiful places and amazing culture. So, naturally, the popular places attract the most crowds and attention. But sometimes too many chefs can ruin the food. Here are 7 places in India you can visit without too many crowds. Less crowded places in IndiaTraveling brings a wealth of knowledge and adventure, but crowded tourist destinations can sometimes mar the beauty and serenity of the experience. Luckily, India is home to a wealth of undiscovered beauty and underrated places rich in culture, history and spirituality. Here are seven hidden gems just waiting to…
Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.”The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century” by Barbara Emerson (Hearst)From Poland and the Black Sea to Persia and Central Asia, the British and Russian empires were often at odds in the 19th century, but with the exception of the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the two countries generally kept their conflicts in check. Emerson’s account is thoroughly researched and enlivened with surprises and amusing anecdotes.Amitabh Ghosh, Smoke and Ash: The Hidden History of Opium (John Murray/Farrar Strauss & Giroux)The British…
Downward angle icon Downward angle icon. Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas said Chili’s and Applebee’s seem to have had some success competing with fast-food chains. Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas said there’s been a small shift from fast food to casual dining. American fast-food consumers have expressed frustration with rising prices. Some casual chains are now offering discounted combo plans to attract customers looking for a better deal. Customers who are fed up with ever-increasing prices at fast-food restaurants are taking action and may turn to places like Chili’s and Applebee’s instead.”We’re…
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tourists would arrive at the Narragansett Pier train station on Boone Street to wait for transportation to their Narragansett hotel. Long after the trains stopped arriving, the building, designed by architect and Woonsocket native Willard Kent, housed residential and commercial businesses, including a laundromat. How vibrant to see the site now as home to Boone Street Market, believed to be the first food hall outside of Providence.The open-kitchen food stalls will feature six different food concepts, two bars, outdoor TVs for watching sports, fireplaces and heaters to extend the season, outdoor booths…