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☆ SlamBall: The sport ahead of its time is making a long-awaited comeback
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“SlamBall is special because it’s a brand that has lived on in social media in a really powerful way. Making its comeback for a 2023 summer league, SlamBall will be back on TV screens, via ESPN, and hopes to attract new viewers. The sport has lived on via social media clips of crazy moves. SlamBall LLCDreams becoming reality“I had this recurring dream all the time,” Gordon says of the origins of the sport. “Social media didn’t exist, Twitter didn’t exist, TikTok didn’t exist.”With incredible dunks like George Byrd's on Kevin Cassidy, SlamBall has huge viral potential.

Persons: Mason Gordon, SlamBall, ” Gordon, ”, Gordon, “, Gerard Gordeau, Taylor Wily, Markus Boesch, Stan “, ” Fletcher, Fletcher, ‘, Stan, Jim Heath, “ I’m, Fletcher’s SlamBall, Michael Jordan, Julius “ Dr, J ” Erving, Mike Tollin, SlamBall’s, Ben Peppi, George Byrd's, Kevin Cassidy, Pat Ecclesine, BringBackSlamBall, Pat Ecclesine ‘, “ There’s, it’s Organizations: CNN, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, CNN Sport, ESPN, UFC, Mandalay Sports Media, Twitter, ’ Locations: Las Vegas, Los Angeles

☆ Smuggled note exposes violence against women in Myanmar jail - lawyers, activists
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

The junta has previously denied holding political prisoners, saying people in jail broke the law and were sentenced after due legal process. "During that incident, more than 100 female political prisoners were seriously injured including a broken arm, eye injuries and facial bruises," the note said. The activists, lawyers and family members interviewed by Reuters asked not to be identified for fear of repercussions as they are working inside Myanmar. "As these people are women prisoners, they have to be handled by women prison guards. The anti-junta group and two Mandalay-based lawyers who work with political prisoners said those involved in the violence were also denied medical care.

☆ With record Super Bowl wagers expected, here are Wall Street's top sports-betting stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The names were a member of Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF , VanEck Gaming ETF , and/or iBet Sports Betting & Gaming ETF . Of the gaming companies on the list, Caesars Entertainment has the most upside to the average analyst price target, 26.2%. Caesars gaming empire includes Caesars Sportsbook, which came out of the company's 2021 $4 billion acquisition of William Hill . MGM Resorts follows with 23% upside to the average analyst price target. The stock, which has gained nearly 6% so far this year, has 11% upside to the average analyst price target.

☆ Protesters mark Myanmar coup anniversary, junta due to make statement
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/3] Filipino activists stage a protest in solidarity with Myanmar citizens, two years since Myanmar's military coup, outside the Embassy of Myanmar in Makati City, Philippines, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa LopezFeb 1 (Reuters) - Protesters marked the two-year anniversary of Myanmar's military coup with a "silent strike" in major cities and rallies overseas on Wednesday, as exiled civilian leaders vowed to end what they called the army's "illegal power grab". Myanmar's military took power after complaining of fraud in a November 2020 general election won by Suu Kyi's party. PROTESTS IN BANGKOKIn the main commercial cities of Yangon and Mandalay, images on social media showed deserted streets in what coup opponents said was a silent protest against the junta. State media recently announced tough requirements for parties to contest, a move that critics say could sideline the military's opponents and cement its grip on politics.

There were new twists on foldable devices, cars that changed colors and smart ovens that live streamed dinners. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesBMW unveiled a wild color-changing concept car with 260 e-panels that can change up to 32 colors. During a demo, different parts of the car, including the wheel covers, flashed in varying hues and swirls of colors. A new look for foldable phonesSamsung's Flex Hybrid Display concept folds and slides SamsungSome companies offered a new twist on the foldable phone concept. The lock, which will cost $300, will be available for purchase late this spring, according to a company press release.

Dec 8 (Reuters) - In a monastery in central Myanmar, a Buddhist monk, Wathawa, rallies his militia with a cry: "What's our spirit like?" shout a group of rifle-bearing men, loyalists of the military junta that seized power last year, now fighting to crush fledgling pro-democracy groups. Myanmar's Buddhist clergy previously sought to topple successive military dictatorships that kept citizens impoverished and isolated. Myanmar monks teach laypeople who in turn provide them with essentials such as food and clothing. State media broadcasts have shown military commanders showering Wathawa and his militia with cash and food donations.

☆ Blackstone Stake Sale Values MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay at $5.5 Billion
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Peter Grant | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

An agreement to sell a stake in two properties, including the MGM Grand Las Vegas, marks one of the largest U.S. casino deals this year. Blackstone Inc. has agreed to sell its 49.9% stake in two Las Vegas hotels in a deal that values the properties at $5.5 billion, marking one of the largest U.S. casino transactions this year. The New York investment firm is selling its stake in the MGM Grand Las Vegas and the Mandalay Bay to Vici Properties Inc., which owns the other 50.1% stake in the properties, the companies said, confirming The Wall Street Journal’s previous report. Blackstone would receive $1.27 billion in cash, and Vici would assume Blackstone’s share of some $3 billion in debt, according to the companies.

☆ MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay are very attractive deals for Vici Properties investors, says CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMGM Grand and Mandalay Bay are very attractive deals for Vici Properties investors, says CEOEdward Pitoniak, Vici CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss why it's important to own 100% of Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand, how the company could've paid less for for its stake in both companies and more.

☆ Blackstone to sell stake in MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay to VICI Properties
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dec 1 (Reuters) - Blackstone Inc (BX.N) will sell its 49.9% stake in the joint venture that owns the MGM Grand Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay resorts to co-owner VICI Properties Inc (VICI.N) for about $1.27 billion in cash, the companies said on Thursday. The deal includes the assumption of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust's (BREIT) existing property-level debt that has a principal balance of $3 billion. The company had been ramping up investments in the real estate sector until earlier this year. In July, the company drew commitments worth $24.1 billion for its latest real estate fund. VICI Properties, which owns properties such as the Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, expects the deal to be immediately add to adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share upon closing.

The largest property owner on the Las Vegas Strip is doubling down and taking full ownership of the MGM Grand Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay, which the deal values at $5.5 billion. VICI currently owns a 50.1% stake in the property, which it acquired when it bought MGM Growth properties in May. Strip casinos are seeing a 20% surge in revenue through October to $6.8 billion in gaming revenue from a year ago. "It's further evidence that Las Vegas remains amongst the most in-demand destinations in the world," said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County's director of aviation. And hotel revenue in Las Vegas was up 51% in October compared with October 2019, before the pandemic, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

☆ Latin Grammy 2022: How to watch and what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Marysabel Huston-Crespo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The 23rd Latin Grammys will be presented Thursday at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. His critically acclaimed album “Un Verano Sin Ti,” also a history-making Grammy nominee, is nominated for album of the year category at the Latin Grammys. That song is nominated in three categories: record of the year, song of the year, and best urban fusion/performance. HBO Max will also stream the ceremony in Spanish. (TNT and HBO Max, like CNN, are part of Warner Bros.

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☆ Ce mai mănâncă bogații lumii: Friptură învelită în aur de 24 de karate, o specialitate inedită // VIDEO
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-07 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Vox/Daily MailCe mai mănâncă bogații lumii: Friptură învelită în aur de 24 de karate, o specialitate inedită // VIDEOLondonezii sau turiștii care merg în vizită la Londra vor putea în curând să mănânce o friptură acoperită cu aur de 24 de karate. Celebrul bucătar Salt Bae își va deschide un restaurant în Londra, scrie British GQ. Alte preparate scumpeExistă însă și alte preparate foarte scumpe, vândute de obicei în restaurantele din Londra, New York sau Dubai. Cel mai scump popcorn din lume este numit "Billion Dollar Popcorn" și valorează 5 dolari boaba, adică 2.500 de dolari punga. Cel mai scump burger din lume costă 5.000 de dolari, scrie Insider.

Persons: Leonardo, Caprio, David Beckham ., Massey, burger, francez Hubert Keller, Petrus Organizations: Bae, British GQ, Salt Bae, DC News, Nielsen, Bay Locations: Londra, Turcia, Grecia, Emiratele Arabe Unite, New York, Dubai, Tahiti, Vermont Creamery, Bourbon, Laeso, Las Vegas, francez, Bordeaux

☆ Cel puțin 43 de copii au fost uciși de forțele de ordine după lovitura de stat din Myanmar
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-01 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Cel puțin 43 de copii au fost uciși de forțele armate din Myanmar de la lovitura de stat petrecută pe 1 februarie, potrivit organizației umanitare Salvații Copiii, citate de BBC, citează digi24.ro. Salvații Copiii a transmis că statul asiatic este "într-o situație de coșmar", cea mai tânără victimă având doar șapte ani. Trimisul ONU în Myanmar a avertizat că ar putea avea loc "o baie de sânge", pe măsură ce conflictul se intensifică. Cea mai sângeroasă zi a protestelor de până acum a fost sâmbătă, când peste 100 de oameni au fost uciși. Martorii spun că soldații au atacat oamenii pe stradă la întâmplare, iar unii oameni au fost uciși chiar în locuințele lor.

Persons: San Suu Kyi Organizations: BBC, ONU, Liga Națională pentru Democrație Locations: Myanmar, Mandalay, Yangon

☆ O fetiță de 7 ani a fost împușcată mortal de forțele de ordine din Myanmar
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-23 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

O fetiță de numai 7 ani a fost împușcată mortal marți în locuința ei după ce forțele de securitate au deschis focul în al doilea oraș ca mărime din Myanmar, Mandalay. Purtătorul de cuvânt al regimului militar Zaw Min Tun a declarat că 164 de protestatari au fost ucişi în total şi şi-a exprimat părerea de rău pentru aceste decese. Personalul unei case de pompe funebre din Mandalay a declarat pentru Reuters că o fetiţă de 7 ani a fost împuşcată mortal marţi în orăşelul Chan Mya Thazi. Soldaţii ar fi tras în direcţia tatălui său dar au lovit-o pe fată, care se afla în braţele sale în locuinţa lor, a declarat o soră de-a ei pentru media locală Myanmar Now. Alţi doi bărbaţi au fost ucişi în localitate.

Persons: Min, Asociaţia, Aung San Suu Kyi, Mandalay, Reuters, orăşelul Chan, Soldaţii Organizations: Agerpres, Uniunea Europeană, SUA, Armata Locations: Myanmar, Naypyitaw, orăşelul

☆ O fetiță de 7 ani a fost împușcată mortal de forțele de ordine din Myanmar; Bilanțul victimelor a ajuns la 261
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-23 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Profimedia ImageO fetiță de 7 ani a fost împușcată mortal de forțele de ordine din Myanmar; Bilanțul victimelor a ajuns la 261O fetiță de numai 7 ani a fost împușcată mortal marți în locuința ei după ce forțele de securitate au deschis focul în al doilea oraș ca mărime din Myanmar, Mandalay. Bilanțul victimelor ucise în timpul manifestațiilor împotriva juntei militare instalate la putere printr-o lovitură de stat a ajuns la 261, transmite Reuters, potrivit Agerpres. Purtătorul de cuvânt al regimului militar Zaw Min Tun a declarat că 164 de protestatari au fost ucişi în total şi şi-a exprimat părerea de rău pentru aceste decese. Personalul unei case de pompe funebre din Mandalay a declarat pentru Reuters că o fetiţă de 7 ani a fost împuşcată mortal marţi în orăşelul Chan Mya Thazi. Soldaţii ar fi tras în direcţia tatălui său dar au lovit-o pe fată, care se afla în braţele sale în locuinţa lor, a declarat o soră de-a ei pentru media locală Myanmar Now.

☆ UE adoptă sancțiuni împotriva unor oficiali implicați în lovitura de stat din Myanmar; Care sunt măsurile luate
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-23 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

Sursa foto: ProfimediaUE adoptă sancțiuni împotriva unor oficiali implicați în lovitura de stat din Myanmar; Care sunt măsurile luateUniunea Europeană a anunțat luni că au fost adoptate sancțiuni împotriva mai multor oficiali din Myanmar pentru represiunea din ţară de după lovitura de stat. Decizia a fost luată la începutul unei reuniuni a miniştrilor de externe din statele UE de la Bruxelles. Acestea sunt primele sancțiuni pe care Uniunea Europeană le-a luat împotriva juntei militare din Myanmar instalate la putere printr-o lovitură de stat. În Myanmar, conexiunile de internet mobile au fost tăiate, precum şi mai multe reţele wi-fi, în prezent fiind disponibile numai ziarele de stat. Opt persoane au fost ucise duminică şi circa 50 rănite în acest oraş, a declarat pentru AFP o sursă medicală.

Persons: Min Aung, Sancţiunile, San Suu Kyi, Mandalay, Vivian Balakrishnan Organizations: Uniunea Europeană, UE, Agerpres, Media, ONU Locations: Myanmar, UE, Bruxelles, Mandalay, SUA, Asia de Sud - Est, Indonezia, Brunei, Malayezia, Shan (, Birmania, Justice

☆ Manifestațiile din Myanmar, tot mai violente. Cel puțin 38 de protestatari, uciși duminică de polițiști
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-15 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Cele mai multe victime au fost înregistrate în orașul Yangon, acolo unde forțele de securitate au împușcat și ucis cel puțin 22 de oameni, transmite CNN. Totodată, alte 16 persoane au murit duminică în alte regiuni din Myamar, inclusiv în Mandalay și Bago. Bilanțul victimelor de la declanșarea protestelor la începutul lunii februarie și până în prezent a ajuns la cel puțin 126 de morți. Proteste în masă au loc în Myanmar în fiecare zi, de când armata a preluat controlul asupra țării. Lovitura de stat a fost dată chiar cu câteva ore înainte ca noul parlament să-și înceapă prima sesiune.

Persons: Manifestaţiile, Suu Kyi Organizations: CNN, Agerpres Locations: Myanmar, Yangon, Chinei, China, Myamar, Rangoon

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Story highlights Jooney Woodward took portraits of show animals and their handlers in the UK The livestock shows are just as much business events as they are social gatheringsCNN —Every year, animal handlers travel throughout England and Wales to compete at agricultural shows. Jooney Woodward’s “Best in Show” is a documentation of those competitions, with photos that place a spotlight on the handlers and their animals. “When you go to (the shows), they tend to be all about the animals – people photographing the animals,” Woodward said. They’re really devoted and hardworking.”While those involved with the competitions are the focus of many press photographers, Woodward’s work stands out for its distinctive portraiture style. Photographer Jooney WoodwardWoodward said that when photographing Jamie and his Jersey cow, his happiness and smile made her want to “share that sense of enjoyment” that handlers have when competing with their animals in the shows.

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