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Ukraine's three-week-old invasion has recently been countered by an intensification of Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Russian forces have also made steady advances in the battle for Pokrovsk, a strategic logistics hub in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.Meanwhile, behind the scenes, a diplomatic spat over the more than 30-month-old war is intensifying, with no signs of a breakthrough or peace talks beginning anytime soon. Indeed, the intensifying diplomatic efforts by both sides to shore up international support indicates a continuing lack of willingness to compromise.On the Russian side, Chinese Premier Li Qiang's three-day visit from August 21 was the most…

Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks, Best Bets | Week 1 Published Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 8:13 p.m. If you're looking for information on the best bets for Week 1 Sun Belt action or are looking to create a parlay bet, our computer model can help. The model bets on the over/under for the Southern Miss vs. Kentucky matchup and predicts Troy (-9.5) to win over Nevada against the spread. For more information and statistics on these college football matches, check out the articles below. Bet on college football games with BetMGM. Sign up now using our link. Best…

HONG KONG, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Macau's top judge, Sam Hou Fai, said on Wednesday he intends to run in October's chief executive election, as the world's biggest gambling hub seeks to transform itself into a major regional tourist destination.The announcement comes after Sam, who has served as president of the supreme court of Macau, a special administrative region of China, since 1999, stepped down from his position this week.He is expected to be the only candidate to receive permission from a 400-member pro-China committee to run in the small, wealthy former Portuguese colony's elections on October 13.Other candidates have…

William & Mary vs. VMI Predictions and Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Thursday, August 29th Released Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 8:50 p.m. Our computer model predicts the William & Mary Tribe to defeat the VMI Keydets on Thursday, August 29th at 7pm ET. Keep scrolling for the full predictions for the matchup at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field, including the spread, over/under and final score projections. Watch live college football without cable. Stream ACC, SEC, ESPN, and more with Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that lets you watch your favorite live sports and…

Among the players released Tuesday as teams across the league trimmed rosters to reach regular-season capacity were three Auburn University graduates selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.Defensive back Jaylin Simpson was a fifth-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts, cornerback DJ James was a sixth-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle Marcus Harris was a seventh-round pick by the Houston Texans.They were among 13 former Auburn players who were fired on Tuesday. Three more former Auburn players were fired.NFL teams were required on Tuesday to cut their preseason rosters from 90 players to the regular-season roster limit of 53.Former…

Avoiding incompatible and contradictory policy initiatives and creating the conditions that lead to a healthier and more resilient Europe should be at the heart of the EU’s life sciences strategy. The start of a new mandate is a good time for reflection: last month, EFPIA published its European Life Sciences Competitiveness Strategy, which included a series of recommendations to revitalize the sector. This strategy should help Europe turn ideas into innovations and foster competitive European biotechnology and pharmaceutical clusters. The funding available to European biotechnology companies is only about 20% of that available to their US counterparts. (3) A new…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – For the past 16 months, the Fayette County Board of Health has been searching for a new health director, and the search is still ongoing.Maajid Jabbour is the new board chairman and says it's a vital role for the people of Lexington.”This is really important,” said Jabbour, a former health administration official. “Lexington was one of the cities that wasn't hit as hard by COVID as other places because of strong leadership.”But that consistent leadership is gone.”Unfortunately, we had two commissioners who prematurely terminated their relationship with the health department,” Jabbour said.Dr. Joel McCullough resigned in…

LiveStay updated with Hindustan Times live updates. Track the latest lifestyle news including fashion trends, style guides & tips, Indian & world events. Don't miss today's important news stories of 28 August 2024.Latest News for 28 August 2024: Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Shloka Mehta. Get the latest news and breaking news from the world of lifestyle. Track all the latest fashion trends, delicious recipes, travel tips and much more. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff. …Read MoreCheck out all the updates here:August 28, 2024 8:30 AMFashion News Live: Nita Ambani…

The major U.S. stock indexes closed in positive territory on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.02% to 41,250.50, the S&P 500 up 0.2% to 5,625.80 and the Nasdaq also up 0.2% to 17,754.82. Below are the top stocks that captured the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day. Trump Media & Technology Group Corporation DJT The stock closed at $20.99, down 3.36%. The intraday high was $21.75 and the intraday low was $20.91. The 52-week high was $79.38 and the low was $20.91. Former President Donald Trump has launched a new collection of non-fungible tokens…

The US Federal Reserve has had a rather checkered history in Asia, especially since the mid-1990s.The last time the U.S. central bank tightened monetary policy as drastically as it has in recent years was between 1994 and 1995, when short-term interest rates doubled within 12 months, causing the dollar to surge, destabilizing regional currency pegs and sparking the 1997-1998 Asian crisis.Since then, the 2008 “Lehman Shock” and the 2013 “Taper Tantrum”, which the Fed was slow to predict, have had disproportionately large impacts on Asian markets.Asia also bore the brunt of the Fed's tightening cycle through 2022 and 2023. The…