Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-69 on Thursday night. Connecticut (24-11) clinched the third seed in the WNBA playoffs, with Las Vegas (25-10) and Chicago (25-10) taking the tiebreaker over the Sun. Los Angeles (13-22) was eliminated from the playoffs. Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones each scored in double figures in the first half, combining for 38 points to help Connecticut lead 54-43. Brionna Jones finished with 16 points and Bonner had 13…
Read More »South Korea: Samsung boss receives presidential pardon
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned Samsung Electronics Vice President Jay Y. Lee On Friday, South Korea’s justice ministry said the business leader was needed to help overcome a “national economic crisis.” Forgiveness is largely symbolic, with Lee is already on parole after serving 18 months in prison for bribery related to his time at the helm of the world’s largest smartphone and memory chip maker. However, it should mean that Lee will be able to conduct business activities more freely and could announce some big moves for Samsung, analysts said. “With urgent needs to overcome the national economic crisis,…
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CBD And Other Natural Remedies For Kidney Stones
See the original article on CBD and other natural remedies for kidney stones on CBD and depression. Our kidneys perform some vital functions in the body, such as purifying the blood and removing excess water and waste in the form of urine. It is important to have enough water so that the kidneys can effectively filter waste from the blood. If there is not enough water, it can cause the accumulation of waste materials in the kidneys leading to the formation of lumps. These groups are called kidney stones and can cause different complications if not treated properly. The formation…
Read More »Bruce Beal now likely out as future Miami Dolphins owner
The future of the Miami Dolphins likely won’t be in the hands of minority owner Bruce Beal as Stephen Ross begins to change succession. According to multiple reports on the internet tonight, Bruce Beal is on his way out and Stephen Ross is lining up his daughter Jennifer Ross to take over the team when he leaves ownership. It seems that if this is accurate and comes true, Ross might intend to own the franchise until it happens and then his daughter would be the owner. He has reportedly already taken steps with the league to change the current succession…
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Ukraine war: Russia is trying to ‘threaten the whole world’ by shelling Europe’s largest nuclear plant, Zelenskyy warns | World News
Russia has reached a new low and is trying to “threaten the whole world” by bombing Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has said. Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of bombing the facility as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed a demilitarized zone at the Zaporizhzhia plant in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Enerhodar . Guterres also called for both sides to halt military action around the facilities to avoid “catastrophic consequences”. The United States supported the UN’s call for a demilitarized zone and urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit the site. Energoatom,…
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Greene Concepts launches Happy Mellow CBD beverages
A North Carolina company known for its artesian spring water has now launched a new line of beverages that it claims harnesses the power of cannabinoids and vitamins simultaneously. Thursday, Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) happily announced the official release of Happy Mellow, a CBD drink that the company says will also offer immune support. The new soft drinks are available in Plum Punch, Blood Orange Acai and Lemon Lime flavors and can now be purchased at Happy Mellow website. Photo via Greene Concepts Read more: Lehua partners with Maven Genetics for a limited edition drink Read more: Xebra…
Read More »Terrorists Fire Upon Migrant Labourer In J&K’s Bandipora, Man Succumbs To Injuries
Hello and welcome to the ABP News Live blog. Follow this space for latest news and breaking news from India like Punjab Bandh, latest update on Covid, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad. Valmiki Samaj representatives call for ‘Punjab Bandh’ today Representatives of Valmiki Samaj in Punjab have called a state group on August 12 (Friday) to protest against the remarks of the former advocate general of Punjab against the community. According to reports, the bandh in Punjab will be organized between 9 am and 5 pm. Called by Valmiki Tiger Force All India and Guru…
Read More »CDC relaxes its Covid guidelines, signaling new phase of pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened Covid-19 guidelines on Thursday, freeing schools and businesses from requiring unvaccinated people exposed to the virus to quarantine at home. The changes are a sharp departure from measures such as social distancing requirements and quarantines that had polarized much of the country, and effectively acknowledge the way many Americans have been navigating the pandemic for some time. The agency’s action comes as children across the country return to school and many offices have reopened. “We know that Covid-19 is here to stay,” CDC epidemiologist Greta Massetti said at a news conference Thursday….
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