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August 24, 2024 3:11 PMSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Taiwan starting pitcher Lai Cheng-xi struck out 12 batters and allowed just three hits, and the Asia-Pacific team beat Venezuela, 4-1, on Saturday to advance to the Little League World Series championship.Taiwan only managed three hits, but they didn't need any hits as they earned eight walks and scored two runs on a wild pitch.Taiwan will face the winner of the Florida-Texas game later Saturday in Sunday's final. Taiwan is playing in the LLWS for the 32nd time and has a chance to win for the first time since 1996. However, Taiwan…
As a recent user experience study revealed, today’s drivers appear to be either pleased or dissatisfied with the new technologies and features that have come to market over the past few years. J.D. Power released the results of its 2024 U.S. Technology Experience Index (TXI) study on Thursday, which revealed that drivers praise some new technologies and features in their cars while criticizing others. Certain AI features, such as smart climate control, proved to be extremely popular among users, while others, such as fingerprint readers and facial recognition, were heavily criticized for problematic elements or complete lack of functionality. Related:…
Psilocybin mushrooms that are ready for distribution are shown at a lab in Oregon. With its rules finalized, Colorado will soon follow in offering guided psilocybin therapy. Craig Mitchelldyer/AP Colorado’s Department of Revenue recently finalized rules and regulations for psychedelic-assisted therapy, clearing the way for providers to begin offering this new model of therapeutic care in 2025. The new rules provide requirements for businesses entering the field of psilocybin as healing centers, cultivators and manufacturers. “These therapies will naturally be controversial because they represent a complete paradigm shift in the way mental health services are provided,” said Dr. Brooke Allen,…
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Taiwan defeated Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday in the final of an international tournament. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Taiwan defeated Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday in the final game of the Little League World Series international tournament. Taiwan advances to Sunday's Little League World Series finals to face the winner of the U.S. tournament semifinal between Florida and Texas. Representing the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan finished third in last season's tournament despite having an all-rookie roster. After 30 years of dominance, Taiwan won the LLWS for the first time since 1996. Latin America's representative, Venezuela, advanced to…
Lai Sung-hee pitched dominantly for Chinese Taipei, striking out 12 batters to keep Venezuela at bay. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Chinese Taipei easily defeated Venezuela, 4-1, in the international championship game on Saturday to advance to Sunday's Little League World Series finals.The Asia-Pacific regional champions played well defensively and capitalized on Venezuela's mistakes to secure the win and book a spot in the LLWS finals, where Chinese Taipei will face the winner of the US National Championship (Texas or Florida) on Saturday.Chinese Taipei pitcher Lai Sung-hee had an outstanding game, striking out 12 batters over 5 1/3 innings. Lai's dominant pitching…
U.S. Acting Under Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn recently visited Chennai for two days to engage with industry and academic representatives to advance U.S.-India environmental cooperation. “U.S.-India collaboration in science and technology is critical to solving the world's greatest challenges, from protecting biodiversity to combating the climate crisis,” Littlejohn said. She visited a US solar technology company's manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur. Littlejohn then toured facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park dedicated to green technology and space startups, and participated in a roundtable discussion with green technology entrepreneurs to foster…
CNN — Former President Donald Trump's reposting of a fake image of Taylor Swift posing like the iconic Uncle Sam recruiting poster has brought to the fore a topic that goes beyond politics: unauthorized digital reproduction. Concerned about the proliferation of AI tools, state and federal lawmakers have recently launched or advanced efforts to protect everyone from the misuse of their name, voice, image and likeness in the digital age. To experts, Trump's social media posts are not only one of the most prominent false claims in the 2024 presidential election, but also highlight why such a sweeping legislative effort…
Sunday's MLB schedule includes 15 games between the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals, making it one of the matches you won't want to miss. Below, we list the best bets for all the matches. Today's MLB Picks Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Game Information Date and Time: 12:05 PM ET Location: Truist Park TV Channel: Roku Records: Braves (69-59), Nationals (58-71) Watch MLB all season with Fubo Colorado Rockies v New York Yankees Game Information Start Time: 1:35 PM ET Location: Yankee Stadium TV Channel: Yes Results: Yankees (76-53), Rockies (47-82) Watch MLB all season with Fubo Arizona Diamondbacks…
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Valentina Petrillo fell in love with track and field when she was 7 and watched Italian sprinter Pietro Menea win gold in the 200 meters at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. “I said I wanted to be like him,” said Petrillo, a transgender woman raised as a boy. “I wanted to wear the blue[Italian]shirt, I wanted to go to the Olympics, but, but, I wanted to do it as a woman, because I felt like that wouldn't be masculine, that wouldn't be who I am.” Forty years later, at age 50, Petrillo is finally realizing her dream,…
Lake Mary is looking to win this weekend as they prepare to face Texas on Saturday. The Lake Mary All-Stars are two games away from winning the Little League World Series. “We knew this team definitely had plenty of talent, plenty of skill and was well prepared,” coach and manager Jonathan Anderson said. “This is the ultimate tournament. You really don't get a second chance. You have to give it your all every single time, every single game, and I encourage every dad to get their kid involved in Little League and give them that opportunity.” Lake Mary Mayor David…