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☆ Roberto Firmino: Liverpool great in tears after final match at Anfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

But even a draw couldn’t dampen the emotion of the occasion as Firmino was reduced to tears by the crowd’s tribute to him. Liverpool fans waved jerseys and cries of “Si Senor” reverberated around Anfield while Firmino’s teammates formed a guard of honor for him and other departing players, including James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita. Peter Byrne/PA Images/Getty Images“Unfortunately, we didn’t get the win, it wasn’t the result that you want,” Firmino said afterwards, according to Liverpool’s official website. As for every player, it’s the same,” Firmino said, according to the club’s website. Without my teammates, my family, the manager, you cannot do this.

☆ Inside PodCo, the startup cashing in on Nickelodeon and Disney nostalgia, drawing hundreds of thousands of listeners, and scoring brand deals with stars of shows like 'Wizards of Waverly Place'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

"Even Stevens" star Christy Carlson Romano and her husband, Brendan Rooney, founded the startup. Since their debut, several PodCo shows have ranked among the top 10 television and film podcasts on platforms like Apple Podcasts, according to Chartable. Along with the hosts, other big-name alums have made appearances on PodCo shows, which are also recorded on video and viewable on YouTube. So when he heard Carlson Romano and Rooney's idea, he leapt at the chance to bring the show back in a new form. Some have written into him personally to say the "Ned's" podcast is leaving them feeling less isolated in their own lives, he added.

SpaceX plans to launch its new Starship mega-rocket to orbit on Thursday, after a frozen valve stopped the first attempt. If Starship succeeds, it'll be the tallest, most powerful, and only fully reusable rocket to ever fly. SpaceX plans to attempt the launch and see what happens on Thursday, during a launch window from 8:28 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Central Time. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who estimates a 50-50 chance of success on Starship's first orbital launch. SpaceX/Handout via Reuters"A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today," Musk tweeted.

☆ Elon Musk holds the keys to the moon because SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch is crucial to NASA's return
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Marianne Guenot | Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The rocket, which NASA has tagged for upcoming missions, is crucial to NASA's return to the moon. The highly anticipated Starship launch will determine whether NASA's Artemis moon program is on track for success. NASA's SLS relies on Starship for the moon landingA Starship prototype being launched. NASA's SLS rocket, by contrast, has a high price tag for the taxpayer: The project has cost $50 billion in development since the program's inception in 2006. All of this makes NASA's SLS a poor competitor to SpaceX's shiny new rocket.

☆ Chelsea sack Potter with club 11th in Premier League
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

April 2 (Reuters) - Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter, the London club said on Sunday after a string of poor results left the team 11th in the Premier League. "Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition," Chelsea said in a statement. "In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid. "We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter final ahead. Potter is the 12th manager to be sacked in the Premier League this season and the announcement came hours after relegation-threatened Leicester City parted ways with Brendan Rodgers by mutual agreement.

☆ Soccer-Leaders Arsenal respond in style after Man City thrash Liverpool
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Arsenal's seventh successive league win moved them to 72 points from 29 games with City, who still have to play the London club at home, on 64 having played one game less. Jean-Philippe Mateta's late goal sparked jubilation amongst the home fans as Palace moved into 12th place with 30 points, five points ahead of third-from-bottom Leicester. Pressure is intensifying on Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers as his side lost for the fifth time in six league games. Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers drew 1-1 at the City Ground as both clubs stayed far too close to the relegation zone for comfort. The result took both teams above Liverpool with Brighton in sixth place and Brentford in seventh.

☆ Navas steals limelight on mixed weekend for January signings
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

January signings can be hit and miss and it was a mixed weekend for new recruits. "But I loved his composure and game management and decision making, I really enjoyed that part of his performance. He came close to a debut goal too, but ultimately it was a frustrating debut as Chelsea's attack misfired yet again. Leicester's Souttar, signed from Stoke City, enjoyed a winning debut as his side overcame Aston Villa 4-2, although scoring an own goal was hardly ideal. But Souttar, along with fellow new signing Victor Kristiansen, impressed, although not as much as another new recruit Tete, who marked his debut with a goal.

☆ Iheanacho sends Leicester into FA Cup fifth round, Leeds also win
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SummarySummary Companies Leicester scrape past fourth-tier WalsallLeeds win 3-1 at Accrington StanleyFulham salvage 1-1 draw with SunderlandWALSALL, England, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Kelechi Iheanacho spared Leicester City from a potential FA Cup giant-killing as his second-half goal saw the Foxes beat fourth-tier Walsall 1-0 and progress to the fifth round on Saturday, while Leeds advanced with a 3-1 win over Accrington Stanley. Southampton put their Premier League woes aside to beat Championship strugglers Blackpool 2-1 while Bristol City eased to a 3-0 win over fellow second-tier side West Bromwich Albion. Leicester, who beat fourth-tier strugglers Gillingham with an Iheanacho goal in round three, faced a stern test from a hard-working, high-energy Walsall outfit. Leeds reached the fifth round for the first time since 2016 as they avoided a slip-up at third-tier Accrington. Reporting by Adam Millington and Martyn Herman; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Salesforce dimmed the lights of its Chicago office tower logo after residents complained they were too bright
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Salesforce dimmed the brightness of a logo on its new Chicago office building at the request of an alderman. Salesforce is scheduled to move into the 500,000-square-foot office space in Chicago this year. In early January, Salesforce — which is set to move into a nearly 60-story office space in Chicago later this year— crowned its Midwest headquarters with a bright fluorescent logo. According to Block Club Chicago's report, Brendan Reilly, alderman of Chicago's 42nd Ward, asked Salesforce to tone down the brightness. The adjustment took effect on Wednesday, with Salesforce also consenting to turning off the lights at 11pm every night, Reilly's office told Block Club Chicago.

☆ Indian startups raised a record $49 billion in 2021. Here's 5 reasons why the region is set to become the next tech powerhouse, according to investors.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

India's startup ecosystem is one of the world's largest, trailing behind Europe and the US. Startups in the region landed a record $49 billion in 2021, according to Dealroom data. It was a major milestone for the country's tech ecosystem — and one that highlighted the momentum the region has gained over the past six years. India's tech ecosystem has long been in the shadow of its more established counterparts like China, Europe, and the US. But 2021 was a pivotal year for India's startup ecosystem.

☆ Maddison pinching himself after England recall earns World Cup trip
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"We’ve seen in the past that (England manager) Gareth (Southgate) has brought players back if they are in form and thankfully that was me for this tournament." Maddison was in Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers’s office on the day of the squad announcement last week. He was just being a being a good manager and putting a close arm around me if I didn't get the call, taking about staying motivated and then enjoying the break. Now Maddison is relishing the World Cup experience"Every moment at the minute is almost like pinch me moment," he said. "England in recent tournaments like Russia and the Euros have been brilliant and coming back into the squad you get the same feeling of togetherness," Maddison said.

☆ Leicester beat West Ham 2-0 after Maddison injury scare
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Leicester City beat West Ham United 2-0 with goals from James Maddison and Harvey Barnes on Saturday to complete a hat-trick of away wins in the Premier League, though Maddison gave England fans a brief scare when he went off for treatment. But Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers allayed any fears that the midfielder could miss the tournament in Qatar that kicks off on Nov. 20, with England set to play Iran in their group opener a day later. The result moved Leicester up to 12th in the standings going into the mid-season break while West Ham fell to 16th place, one point above the relegation zone. West Ham fans began leaving in droves after the second goal while many of those who stayed behind booed David Moyes's side at the final whistle as they fell to a third straight league defeat. Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge and Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ City stunned by Toney, Spurs comeback sinks Leeds, Lampard under more pressure
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Richard Martin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Liverpool beat Southampton 3-1 as Darwin Nunez scored his first double for the team and Roberto Firmino also got on the scoresheet. Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers sought to calm fears about the midfielder's fitness, stating he had taken him off as a precautionary measure. For this reason I think we showed great character, great will to not give up and to believe," said Conte. Leeds coach Jesse Marsch added: "I'm gutted, I feel like someone has ripped my heart out." Newcastle United were in action against Chelsea later on Saturday while league leaders Arsenal visit Wolverhampton Wanderers with the chance to increase their advantage over City to five points.

☆ Bono’s new book is more than a rock star memoir. It’s also a powerful tribute to America
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( John Blake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Born Paul David Hewson in Dublin, Ireland, Bono is a global rock star, an activist and an entrepreneur who is currently touring the US to promote his memoir. Bono’s book, though, is more than a rock star’s memoir. A belief in America as an idea, not a religionAs any casual fan of U2 knows, U2 has long had a close relationship with the US. Martin Luther King Jr., with their song, “Pride (In The Name of Love).”In “Surrender,” Bono pays tribute to America itself. “The search for common ground starts with a search for higher ground,” Bono writes in the memoir.

☆ De Bruyne free-kick fires City to win at Leicester in Haaland absence
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LEICESTER, England, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A stunning free kick from Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, a win that moved the champions back to the top of the Premier League. ""The free kick goes perfectly, luckily it's 1-0," De Bruyne told BT Sport. "It's not about the assist that Kevin always has, or the free kick. City have now kept a clean sheet in six of their 12 games this season, which is better than all other Premier League teams. "The difference was a moment of brilliance from probably the best player in the Premier League."

"I have a feeling that we lost two points, especially with the way we started the game and the chances we had," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. Newcastle have already drawn with Manchester City and Manchester United this season and their only loss was a stoppage-time defeat by Liverpool. Sunday's win at Tottenham sent the clearest message yet that they can challenge for a Champions League berth. Harry Kane pulled one back for third-placed Tottenham in the 54th minute with his 10th goal of the season but Newcastle comfortably held on for the points. "Real pride in the players today and great to be part of those scenes," Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who took over last year with the club heading towards relegation, told reporters.

☆ Leicester City a câștigat în premieră Cupa Angliei. S-a impus la limită în finala cu Chelsea Londra, scor 1-0
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-16 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Leicester City a câștigat în premieră Cupa Angliei! Echipa antrenată de Brendan Rodgers s-a impus la limită în finala cu Chelsea Londra, scor 1-0.În meciul disputat pe Wembley, golul victoriei a fost marcat de belgianul Youri Tielemans.În tribune, la acest meci, au asistat nu mai puțin de 22 de mii de spectatori, număr record pentru Marea Britanie după declanșarea pandemiei.Pentru Leicester, Cupa Angliei cucerită în acest sezon, reprezintă al șaselea trofeu din istoria clubului, după cele trei Cupe ale Ligii, din 1964, 1997 și 2000, Supercupa din 1972 și titlul în Premier League din 2016.

Persons: Brendan Rodgers Organizations: Leicester City, Angliei !, Chelsea Londra, Wembley, Ligii, Premier League Locations: Leicester, Cupa Angliei

☆ Leicester City s-a calificat în semifinalele Cupei Angliei. Trupa lui Brendan Rodgers a învins-o pe Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-22 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Leicester City s-a calificat în semifinalele Cupei Angliei. Trupa lui Brendan Rodgers a învins pe Manchester United în sferturi cu 3-1. Kelechi Iheanacho a deschis scorul după ce a profitat o neînțelegere între Fred și portarul Dean Henderson. În semifinale, Leicester City va juca cu Southampton. Chelsea va înfrunta pe Manchester City în semifinale.

Persons: Brendan Rodgers, Kelechi, Fred, Dean Henderson, Mason Greenwood, Marc Albrighton, Thomas Tuchel, Oliver Norwood, Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech, Chelsea Organizations: Leicester City, Manchester United, Chelsea Londra, Sheffield United, Manchester City, Wembley Locations: Leicester, Angliei, Southampton, Sheffield

☆ Chelsea Londra s-a impus cu 1-0 în faţa celor de la Fulham
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-17 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Chelsea Londra a întrerupt seria meciurilor fără victorie. "Aristocrații" s-au chinuit cu una din ultimele clasate din Premier League, Fulham, însă până la urmă au obținut victoria.Oaspeții s-au impus cu scorul de 1-0, înscriind singurul gol pe final de partidă. Mason Mount a marcat în minutul 78.Chelsea a evoluat în superioritate numerică în a doua parte a meciului, asta după ce fundașul gazdelor Antonee Robinson a fost eliminat la finalul primei reprize. Chelsea a obținut prima victorie după 3 meciuri și astfel a urcat pe locul 7 în clasament.Leicester City se numără printre echipele care luptă pentru titlul. Gazdele au marcat câte un gol în fiecare repriză prin James Maddison și respectiv Harvey Barnes.Leicester City a urcat pe locul 2 în clasament cu 35 de puncte.

Persons: Mason Mount, Antonee Robinson, Brendan Rodgers, James Maddison, Harvey Barnes.Leicester Organizations: Chelsea Londra, Premier League, Fulham, Chelsea Locations: City, Southampton

☆ Bacșiș de 3.000 de dolari pentru o bere, la un restaurant închis de pandemie. Explicația clientului (FOTO)
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-24 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Angajații unui restaurant din Cleveland, SUA, închis din cauza restricțiilor impuse de pandemia de coronavirus, au avut parte duminică de o surpriză mai puțin obișnuită, relatează agenția AP, citat de libertatea.ro. Un bărbat a intrat în local, a comandat o bere de 7,02 dolari și a lăsat un bacșiș de 3.000 de dolari. În timp ce clientul ieșea din local, patronul s-a uitat mai atent pe bon și „mi-am dat seama că a lăsat bacșiș 3.000 de dolari pentru o singură bere”. Ring a dezvăluit că bărbatul i-a urat numai bine și i-a spus să împartă bacșișul cu cei patru angajați care erau la lucru. „Suntem recunoscători pentru acest gest incredibil”, i-a mulțumit proprietarul localului generosului client.

Persons: Brendan Ring Organizations: Facebook Locations: Cleveland, SUA

☆ Bacșiș de 3.000 de dolari pentru o bere, la un restaurant închis de pandemie: „Mi-a spus că nu e nicio greșeală”
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-24 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: 1 min

Un bărbat a intrat în local, a comandat o bere de 7,02 dolari și a lăsat un bacșiș de 3.000 de dolari. Episodul a fost povestit chiar de proprietarul restaurantului, Brendan Ring, pe Facebook. În timp ce clientul ieșea din local, patronul s-a uitat mai atent pe bon și „mi-am dat seama că a lăsat bacșiș 3.000 de dolari pentru o singură bere”. „Am fugit după el, iar bărbatul mi-a spus că nu e nicio greșeală, că ne vom vedea din nou când redeschidem!”. Ring a dezvăluit că bărbatul i-a urat numai bine și i-a spus să împartă bacșișul cu cei patru angajați care erau la lucru.

Persons: Brendan Ring Organizations: Facebook

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