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The Sultans played the first two sets in such a way that it was difficult for both them and the audience to make sense of the performance.The national volleyball team was unable to make its presence felt against the Netherlands, who seemed to have the upper hand from the beginning. He appeared anxious, scattered and unfocused.In the first two sets of the match, I made too many individual mistakes, served poorly, didn’t block effectively and couldn’t find a solution to my opponent’s triple block, leading to me conceding points.The team’s poor play in the lost set did not bode well…
McDonald’s global sales fell in the second quarter, marking the fast-food giant’s first decline since 2020, as inflation-weary consumers cut back on dining out.In the U.S., McDonald’s same-store sales fell about 1% from April through June. Executives blamed the decline on lower customer numbers as consumers, especially lower-income ones, cut back on spending on eating out. Prices at grocery stores have been rising even as inflation has subsided, but at a slower pace than at restaurants. “The shortage is due to slowing traffic, which has led consumers to spend more of their mealtimes at grocery stores,” Morningstar equity analyst Sean…
The FBI investigation into the attempted assassination of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on July 13 continues. Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office, said in a statement that the attacker was spotted by police more than an hour before the assassination attempt. Rojek said local police officers had taken a photograph of the attacker, Thomas Crooks, and that “the shooter has been identified as a suspicious person by law enforcement.” Officers sent the photos to other law enforcement agencies, and about 30 minutes later, SWAT teams found the scammers using…
A thin section of ancient rock from the Gakkel Ridge near the North Pole is photographed under a microscope and viewed under cross-polarized light. The field of view is about 14 mm wide. By analyzing the thin rock section, geologists can identify and characterize the minerals within the rock. The analysis reveals information about the rock’s mineral composition, texture, and history, including how it formed and how it has changed since then. Researchers use the mineral identity and chemical composition of these ancient rocks from Earth’s mantle to determine the conditions under which these rocks melted. Courtesy of E. Cottrell,…
Pro-life advocates rally in Ankara and Istanbul against genocide law”Everything that is legal is not legal.”A joint press release from the Law for Life Initiative and the Animal, Life, Freedom Initiative made the following statement:”It is because of a handful of AKP and MHP deputies who raised and lowered their hands without saying a word in the Agriculture Committee that the genocide law was brought to the National Assembly. Now they are paving the way by passing this bloody law in disregard of the people. Let me remind you once again how genocide is carried out against animals living on…
Monday, July 29, 2024 20:57 Manager Jose Mourinho and player Bright Osayi-Samuel spoke and answered questions at a press conference held at the Fenerbahce Can Balti facility ahead of tomorrow night’s UEFA Champions League second qualifying rematch against FC Lugano at the stadium. Jose Mourinho: Tomorrow’s game will be like our first game in Europe Jose Mourinho expressed his enthusiasm for tomorrow’s match, saying, “Every match is a new match, every year is a new year, every season is a new season, every tournament is a new tournament. I’ve always thought like this in my career. I don’t think about…
A new survey found that 74% of fast food restaurant owners in California “are increasingly likely to close a restaurant, a thought that’s becoming more likely as restaurant closures continue,” according to the Daily Mail. “According to a recent report from Business Insider, this is already happening, with foot traffic to fast food restaurants in California dropping significantly.” This is a devastating blow to the middle class. As Forbes magazine explains, owning a fast-food franchise is one way to build wealth. …Business owners and investors build wealth by using labor and leverage. They’re not just working to pay the bills…
Tennis star, Olympian and U.S. Team Flag Carrier Coco Gauff defeated Argentina’s Maria Lourdes Carl on Monday morning. At 20 years old, Gauff is the youngest Olympian to win a singles match since Venus Williams in 2000. Gauff and Lourdes have played each other twice in junior matches, but this was their first professional match. Gauff dominated the match, winning 6-1, 6-1 in an hour and 25-minute match to advance to the Round of 16.Gauff also competed in the women’s doubles and mixed doubles. The world No. 2 came to Paris with high expectations and has lived up to them…
The Meteorological Directorate General (MGM) has issued a warning and counted the states one by one. Many states are expected to be affected by heavy rains and thunderstorms. Click here for state-specific weather information.Weather outlookAccording to the assessment of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the northern part of the country will be partly cloudy, while the Marmara region (except Balikesir), the western Black Sea region (except Sinop), the eastern Black Sea coast and its surrounding areas will be cloudy. Ordu and Alvin will be partly cloudy or sunny with the possibility of localized showers and thunderstorms.Rain expected in Marmara and…
The Hudson Valley Food & Wine Festival will be held September 7th and 8th at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival features hundreds of wines from New York wineries, more than 100 gourmet specialty products, lifestyle vendors, tastings from the region’s top restaurants, live entertainment and more.Hundreds of vendors and experiencesHudson Valley Food & Wine FestivalHudson Valley Food & Wine FestivalEmbark on a fascinating journey at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, featuring over 300 vendors offering delicious food from a variety of wineries, gourmet food trucks, amazing arts and crafts,…