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☆ How Uruguay vs Colombia descended into chaos – and the questions raised by the ugly scenes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Stuart James | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)There was a mixture of anger and frustration in the voices of the Uruguay players afterwards. As for the actions of Nunez, Gimenez and others, Alonso maintained what they did was only to be expected in the circumstances. Some Colombia and Uruguay players embraced one another while others — Uruguay’s Luis Suarez and Colombia’s Miguel Borja among them — became involved in an altercation. Moments later, though, some of the Uruguay players started to sprint towards the touchline, in an area just to the right of their dugout. Prior to that, it had threatened to turn into a free-for-all as other Uruguay players and staff got involved, clambering over seats.

Persons: Darwin Nunez, Jose Maria Gimenez, Nunez, Nick Tre . Smith, “, ” Gimenez, ”, ” Ignacio Alonso, Gimenez, Alonso, Daniel Munoz, Uruguay’s Luis Suarez, Colombia’s Miguel Borja, —, Ronald Araujo, …, ” Suarez, You’re, oyDQM0d9Ik — Lloyd sam, Rodrigo Bentancur, Suarez, Luis Diaz, Matias Vina, Nicolas de la Cruz, — Sebastián Amaya, Sergio Rochet, Marcelo Bielsa Organizations: Copa America, Bank of America, Canada, Getty, Uruguayan Football Association, Colombian, Liverpool, Uruguay, Uruguayan, CONMEBOL Locations: Charlotte, Uruguay, Colombia, Barcelona, brazos, Los jugadores, el

☆ How much money Americans in their 50s saved in 2023—and 3 ways to save more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

With retirement on the horizon, saving in your 50s can be more stress-inducing than in previous years of your life. In fact, when compared with those in their 20s, 30s and 40s, Americans in their 50s put away the least amount of money last year, saving an average of $4,780, according to data from New York Life. People in their 30s saved the most, with an average of over $9,800 saved. Americans in their 50s also fell short of their goal of saving around $5,630. Some people in their 50s also "still have never learned to live within their means," he says.

Persons: Wes Shannon, Read, Shannon Organizations: New York, Brazos Wealth Advisors Locations: New

☆ Fact Check-Image of dog stranded in flood dates to 2016, not Hurricane Idalia
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A screenshot of a dog with its body submerged beneath flood water stems from a TV news segment filmed in Texas in 2016, contrary to false claims in August 2023 that it shows a dog abandoned during Hurricane Idalia. The image shows a dog positioned outside a house with its head just above water level. The screenshot resurfaced as Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on Aug. 30 (here). On June 5, 2016, Nehls posted on Facebook saying that he had adopted the dog, called Archer (here). The screenshot originates from a local news segment aired in Texas in May 2016.

Persons: Idalia, Phil Archer, Jeff Shimek, Troy Nehls, Nehls, Archer, Shimek, Read Organizations: Twitter, NBC, County Sheriff, Facebook, PETA, Reuters Locations: Texas, Florida, Fort Bend County, County

☆ Awaiting possible indictment, Trump rallies in Waco and vows to 'destroy the deep state'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Jonathan Allen | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Former U.S. President Donald Trump at first rally since announcing his 2024 presidential campaign, at the Waco Regional Airport on March 25, 2023 in Waco, Texas. "Either the deep state destroys America or we destroy the deep state," Trump said of the stakes of his bid for a return to the Oval Office. In comments to reporters on his plane after the rally, Trump further tore into DeSantis saying, "He's got no personality. Former US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Waco, Texas, US, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Former US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Waco, Texas, US, on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake has been trying to divest its entire South Texas operations to focus on natural gas-producing acreage in other parts of the United States. The deal it has clinched falls short of meeting the demands of activist investor Kimmeridge Energy Management, that is among the 15 largest Chesapeake shareholders, to exit South Texas entirely. Chesapeake is continuing with efforts to divest them, though it's unclear if it will do so until market conditions change, according to the sources. Chesapeake and WildFire did not respond to comment requests. Since then, it has built a position in the Eagle Ford producing upwards of 16,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day, according to its website.

☆ A man was given the death penalty after footage of him being roasted in jail by Comedy Central's Jeff Ross was used in his sentencing
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Comedy Central roast is at the heart of a death row appeal heading to the US Supreme Court. 2015 footage of Jeff Ross roasting Texas jail inmates was used at a murder convict's sentencing. The inmate's lawyers say the footage shouldn't have been used and impacted the sentence. Comedian Jeff Ross talks to Conan O'Brien in 2015 about his Comedy Central roast of jail inmates. But Hall's lawyers say this still contravened his "no contact" order and was done without prior legal advice, ultimately arguing it violates Hall's Sixth Amendment rights.

A Texas A&M student who was last seen near the university's main campus has been missing for four days, according to officials. Hoang was seen possibly driving a silver 2009 Lexus, according to the poster. His family reported seeing video of his vehicle driving west on Highway 21, as if leaving the eastern Texas city of Caldwell. The College Station Police Department is investigating the student's disappearance with the help of the Texas Department of Public Safety, according to police spokesperson David Simmons. Texas A&M University did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

☆ Want to be a sustainability leader? Get away from the screen and go see it in action
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-31 | by ( Eunice Heath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Author Eunice Heath, global corporate director of sustainability at Dow, is on the advisory council for the series. That's why I encourage any business leader focused on impact to step away from the screen and see sustainability in action. Eunice Heath, global corporate director of sustainability at Dow Dow; Edited by Kazi Awal/InsiderIt's one thing to see the photos on a screen, but it was another thing to see mother nature's sheer power up close. Support economic advancements in communitiesI've always believed that people are the key to our success in building a more sustainable world. Eunice Heath is the global corporate director of sustainability at Dow.

☆ COVID-ситуация в мире: в Мексике и Польше обнаружены поддельные вакцины Pfizer
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-22 | by ( ) novostipmr.com time to read: +5 min

Компания Pfizer обнаружила случаи использования поддельной вакцины от коронавируса в Мексике и Польше. При этом Pfizer заявил, что в Польше под видом вакцины, вероятно, распространялось средство от морщин. В Индии за четыре дня выявили миллион новых случаев COVID-19. новых случаев COVID-19. В Молдове за последние сутки сделали 6 334 теста и выявили 700 новых случаев коронавируса.

Persons: Шленское, Дольношленское, Сергей Кравцов, Александр Гинцбург, Гинцбург, Денис Мантуров Organizations: Pfizer, Университет Джонса Хопкинса, Глобальный исследовательский комплекс в сфере медицины, Техасский университет &, Европейское агентство по лекарственным средствам, Минпросвещение, Центр им. Гамалеи, Спутник, Спутник Лайт, Минпромторг Locations: Brazos Valley, США, Индия, Бразилия, Франция, Россия, Мексика, Польша, Великопольское, Лодзинское, Опольское воеводства, Диснейленд, Северная Македония, РФ, Украина, Киев, Харьковская, Запорожская, Днепропетровская, Киевская, Молдова, Приднестровье

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