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☆ Nadal looks to get back to winning ways after injury-ravaged 2022 season
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal is hoping that playing in the United Cup will give him the confidence boost he needs as he looks to defend his Australian Open title next month after being plagued by injuries in 2022. After winning four titles in the first six months of 2022, it was a case of more pain than gain for Nadal since he hoisted the Musketeers' Cup for a record 14th time in June. "My main goal now is to regain positive feelings on the court and to be competitive, and I hope to do that. I'm ready to do it, but we'll see," Nadal told a news conference on Wednesday. "Right now I'm just focused on having a competitive level.. on playing at the highest level possible and being competitive and fighting for everything."

☆ Messi invited to leave his mark at Maracana's Hall of Fame
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

After Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 on penalties in a heart-stopping final on Sunday, the public body which runs the stadium repeated the invitation to Messi first made when the 'Albiceleste' won the Copa America in 2021. "Messi has already demonstrated his importance on and off the pitch. After all, Messi is a genius with the ball," he added. The historic Maracana stadium has hosted two World Cup finals, in 1950 and 2014, and saw Messi and his squad become 2021 Copa America champions by beating Brazil 1-0. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Argentina to celebrate World Cup victory at Buenos Aires' Obelisk
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup REUTERS/Carl Recine TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYDec 19 (Reuters) - Argentina's national team will celebrate their World Cup triumph on Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said on Monday. "The world champion squad will leave on Tuesday at noon for the Obelisk to celebrate the world title with the fans," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on its official Twitter account. Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in a pulsating game that was labelled by many as one of the best finals in World Cup history. Argentines, who took to the streets in every corner of the country after winning their third World Cup, are eagerly awaiting the team's arrival to continue the celebrations. Reporting by Ramiro Scandolo, writing by Angelica Medina in Mexico City, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Messi's defensive work not up for debate, says Pochettino
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Former Paris St Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has said it is absurd to debate Lionel Messi's defensive work as the Argentina captain gets ready to lead his side into the World Cup final against France on Sunday. "Honestly, I think the debate about Messi's defensive work is stale, almost silly," Argentine Pochettino, who coached Messi at PSG, told The Athletic. "That's the most important thing about this Argentina team and the reason why they are in the final. It's because the players understand their roles perfectly. Messi's Argentina will appear in their sixth World Cup final when they face France, as they look to claim a first title since 1986.

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☆ Trolls, propaganda & fear stoke Bukele's media machine in El Salvador
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +23 min

In examining Bukele’s media operation, Reuters interviewed more than 70 people, including former media operatives and social media researchers. It showed Bukele with an 86% approval rating in El Salvador, making him the most popular leader in the region. “The threat in El Salvador used to be from the gangs, now it's from the state,” said Angelica Carcamo, the organization's president. “I found a lot more manipulation in El Salvador than in Mexico,” Escorcia said. A native of Guatemala, Torres has been critical of the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras for creating conditions that spur migration.

☆ Oliveira backs Uruguay to advance from tough World Cup group
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The Napoli defender said Uruguay must focus on their strengths to make it to the knockouts from Group H."It's the most even group... there could be surprises. We have to be attentive, go game by game and try to dream and see how far we get," Oliveira told reporters in Abu Dhabi. "Even though for many we're not favourites, we're going to have a great World Cup." But Oliveira, 25, said the Uruguayan team were not thinking too far ahead as they prepare for their opening game against South Korea on Nov. 24. "We haven't seen much of South Korea over the last few days.

☆ Spain's Ramos disappointed by World Cup omission
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Spain defender Sergio Ramos said he was disappointed to be excluded from their World Cup squad after returning to full fitness following a calf injury that limited his playing time with Paris St Germain last season. Ramos, 36, who joined PSG last year after 16 trophy-laden years at Real Madrid, wrote an emotional letter to fans after missing out on the chance to feature in his fifth World Cup. "The World Cup? Ramos won the 2010 World Cup with Spain. Spain play Jordan in a friendly on Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Costa Rica.

☆ Injured Dybala named in Argentina's 26-man World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Injured forward Paulo Dybala made the cut as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Friday his 26-man squad for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar, where Lionel Messi will lead the side. Dybala has not played for his club AS Roma since early October but has been named in the squad as Argentina hope he regains his fitness before their World Cup campaign begins on Nov. 22 against Group C opponents Saudi Arabia. Messi, 35, will be playing in his fifth World Cup and will be accompanied by fellow veterans Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi along with fresh faces who helped Argentina win the Copa America title last year. Dreams do come true, let's go Argentina," Paredes, who did not make the final cut for the 2018 World Cup, said on Instagram. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, one of Argentina's heroes at the Copa America last year, will also be making his World Cup debut this year.

☆ How Diverse Are the Candidates in the Midterm Elections?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Maggie Astor | Eleanor Lutz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The House of RepresentativesThere are at least 403 people of color, women or nonbinary candidates running for seats in the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Hispanic men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 11 Senate candidates who are Black this year. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ga. Raphael Warnock Ala. Will Boyd Ark. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 25 women nominated for governor — 16 Democrats and nine Republicans. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ala. Yolanda Flowers Ark.

This fall, Ross made history as the first trans woman to ever play a leading role on Broadway. He added that Ross’ debut in the long-running American musical “opens the door to full acceptance” for the transgender community. “Black theater artists are asking for white American theater to see us and consider us in producing work,” Jackson said. The Black Theatre Coalition said it aimed “to remove the ‘ILLUSION OF INCLUSION’ in the American Theatre,” by combating racism and providing more work opportunities for Black artists, according to the group’s mission statement. “I hope there’s an Angelica Ross backstage, whether that’s in stage management, whether that’s in front of the house,” he said.

☆ Latino leaders call for resignations over racist remarks while outlining 'principled path' to representation
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Edwin-Head-Shot-Copy.Jpg | Edwin Flores | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A group of Latino academics and civic leaders are insisting on the resignations of Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council after a recording of racist remarks was leaked, while outlining the need to ensure that the city's Hispanics are represented politically in a way that still strengthens race relations. "It is time to chart a principled path for the role an emerging Latino majority plays in our community." “The City of Los Angeles is overdue for institutional reform, especially reform that depoliticizes the redistricting process,” they said. The City Council is up for election on Nov. 8. In the letter, the group requested the opportunity to meet with City Council leaders.

☆ Poland in 'very tough' World Cup group, says Lewandowski
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Poland's Robert Lewandowski said they have been handed a difficult group alongside Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia at the World Cup in Qatar but he believes they can progress. The Polish side failed to get out of their group four years ago in Russia and Barcelona striker Lewandowski is keen to avoid a similar outcome. I have to and want to feel motivated to show them what I can do on the football pitch," Lewandowski told the FIFA website. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"Although that's not always easy, I don't want to complain about it. Poland kick off their campaign against Mexico on Nov. 22 before facing Saudi Arabia four days later and Argentina on Nov. 30.

☆ Maradona's 1986 World Cup final shirt returns to Argentina
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Thirty-six years after Diego Maradona helped Argentina beat Germany to lift the World Cup in Mexico City, the shirt he wore in the game has returned to his homeland. This shirt allowed us to hug each other when we won the title of Mexico," AFA president Claudio Tapia said in a statement. Maradona set up Jorge Burruchaga for the winner in the 1986 final at the Azteca Stadium as Argentina triumphed 3-2 to claim their second World Cup title. Maradona's "Hand of God" shirt, which he wore when he scored two of the most famous goals in soccer history against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, sold for a then-record 7.14 million pounds ($8.01 million) at an auction in May. That shirt is on loan to the Sports Museum in Qatar which is hosting this year's World Cup starting on Nov. 20.

Under the policy, up to 24,000 Venezuelans may apply for humanitarian entry into the United States by air. U.S. officials told Reuters that 300 had been expelled border-wide from the United States the day before. Ramirez said her husband was allowed to stay in the United States while she was sent back on Thursday, a move she called "inexplicable." Those trekking over land toward the United States have an arduous route through Central America and then into Mexico. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not immediately respond to questions about the separated Venezuelans.

☆ Indiana Catholic school teacher's 'kill list' included at least one student, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Mirna Alsharif | Mirna Alsharif Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

An Indiana Catholic school teacher was arrested on Thursday after officials said they found she kept a "kill list" and threatened her students, according to NBC Chicago. Carrasquillo-Torres also told the students about the "kill list," adding that they were at the bottom of the list. Carrasquillo-Torres was escorted to the principal’s office following the student’s report, in which the teacher admitted to making the statements to the student and having a kill list. She did not provide the list to the principal, but did name a specific student on the list, NBC Chicago reported. East Chicago police arrested Carrasquillo-Torres Thursday morning at her home after an emergency detention order was approved, according to NBC Chicago.

☆ Mexico tells fans not to bring iconic 'Lucha Libre' masks to World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Angelica Medina | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Mexico fans have been advised by their government not to wear their colourful 'Lucha Libre' wrestling masks at World Cup matches in Qatar to comply with local rules. The masks of classic fighters, such as 'El Santo' and 'Blue Demon', are popular among Mexico fans, who routinely wear them at international competitions such as the World Cup and the Olympics. However, Qatar's World Cup organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), told Reuters there was no policy prohibiting masks at the World Cup. "Full face masks, such as the famous Mexican wrestling masks, would obviously have to be removed for security reasons heading into a stadium," the SC wrote in an emailed statement. According to world soccer's governing body FIFA, Mexico will have one of the biggest fan contingents at the World Cup.

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I was continuously berated with various comments.”A spokesperson for the UNC Board of Governors declined to comment on the lawsuit. Justin CookLeigh, Younge, Kapadia and Long painted a different picture from Brown’s of the professors in their open letter. Neither Leigh nor Younge, who were both at the university during Brown’s time there, reported having negative interactions with Brown, they said. “We acknowledge the fact that our experiences are unique to ourselves and not everybody shares those same experiences,” Younge added. In response to the letter on Brown's behalf, Brown’s attorney, Artur Davis, said: “While we respect the experiences of these individuals two things come to mind.

☆ ‘Sparkle Beings’ by Angelica Sanchez and ‘Seismic Shift’ by John Escreet Review: A Jazz Trend of Note
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Martin Johnson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Some jazz trends that may come to define this decade are already taking shape, and a major one is happening at the keyboard. Pianists are moving with greater ease and intent between melodic passages and abstract ones, and doing so more routinely than before. But while some younger players (such as David Virelles , Marta Sánchez and Micah Thomas ) have adapted the technique, this isn’t a youth movement. Such veterans as Angelica Sanchez and Sylvie Courvoisier have made it a prominent part of their arsenals, as have midcareer players like John Escreet and Orrin Evans . Angelica Sanchez’s “Sparkle Beings” (Sunnyside, due out Sept. 23) and Mr. Escreet’s “Seismic Shift” (Whirlwind, Oct. 7) both feature stellar sidemen and showcase this style along with other increasingly influential aspects of their work.

☆ I sold one of my 20 metaverse properties for $30,000. The rest are getting me perks, like citizenship on a real-life island, and will be bringing me passive income.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-06 | by ( Jenna Gyimesi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Angelica Saldaña is a full-time crypto investor who owns more than 20 virtual properties. There are many different virtual worlds and some of the most popular ones are Decentraland and The Sandbox. Someone offered to buy my NFT world for $38,000 last week but the transaction fee would have been $5,000. I'm confident in the future of virtual real estate because it offers something totally unique, beautiful, and helpful. If you own virtual properties and would like to share your story, email Jenna Gyimesi at jgyimesi@insider.com.

☆ (video) „Nu ne comparați cu alți copii, susțineți-ne alegerile.” Peste 450 de elevi au avut un dialog cu profesorii, autoritățile și părinții despre bullying
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-05 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +8 min

„În special cu chestionarele a fost mai greu, mulți copii refuzau să răspundă și era nevoie să-i încurajăm și să le explicăm că este important să facem asta. Filmulețul, realizat în baza scenariului și desenelor copiilor, spune povestea unei adolescente supusă zilnic umilințelor colegilor, ilustrând stările și gândurile acesteia. /… / Vreau să merg la o școală, unde să mă simt în siguranță. Și eu, și colegii mei avem nevoie de o școală în care suntem întrebați și opiniile noastre contează ”. Este foarte important ca profesorii să cunoască și să înțeleagă specificul vârstelor copiilor și dezvoltarea lor psihologică.

Persons: Olga, Angelica Russu, Andreea, Gherman, Loredana, Eugenia Macarenco, Iuliana, Iulia Ciuvaga, Svetlana Pelin, Natalia, Elena Madan Organizations: Ministerul Educației, Culturii, Cercetării, UNICEF Moldova Locations: Moldova, Ungheni, Lozova, Strășeni, Căușeni, Sculeni, Basarabeasca

☆ Un vis devenit realitate. Luptătorul Victor Ciobanu s-a calificat la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Visul lui Victor Ciobanu a devenit realitate. Luptătorul moldovean s-a calificat la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo. Victor a obținut cota grație evoluției superbe de la turneul mondial de calificare care se desfășoară la Sofia, Bulgaria. În finală, care se va disputa diseară, Victor Ciobanu va lupta cu Armen Melikyan din Armenia. Între timp, la lupte feminine, Iulia Leorda a cucerit medalia de bronz în concursul categoriei de greutate de 53 de kilograme.

Persons: Victor Ciobanu, Victor, Iulia, Moldoveanca Locations: Tokyo, Sofia, Bulgaria, Maroc, Estonia, Tadjikistan, Georgia, Armenia, Iulia Leorda, Venezuela

☆ Iulia Leorda a cucerit bronzul la turneul de calificare de la Sofia
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-08 | by ( Marina Gorbatovschi | ) www.zdg.md time to read: 1 min

Luptătoarea Iulia Leorda a cucerit medalia de bronz la turneul mondial de calificare de la Sofia. În calificări, ea a cedat în fața viitoarei finaliste a categoriei 53 kg, rusoaica Olga Khoroshavtseva. Apoi, în recalificări eleva lui Andrei Chiperi a dispus de nemțoaica Annika Wendle și turcoaica Zeynep Yetgil. În meciul pentru medalia de bronz, Iulia Leorda a câștigat în fața luptătoarei din Venezuela, Angelica Arguello Villegas. Inițial, acestea urmau să se petreacă în 2020, însă evenimentul a fost amânat ca urmare a pandemiei de Covid-19.

Persons: Khoroshavtseva ., Andrei Chiperi, Iulia, Angelica Arguello Locations: Luptătoarea, Leorda, Sofia, Iulia Leorda, Venezuela, Japonia

☆ "Soyuzmultfilm” va prezenta de Anul Nou un film despre Ceburașka și Crocodilul Ghena
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-04 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

"Soyuzmultfilm” va prezenta un episod de Anul Nou despre Ceburașka și Crocodilul Ghena. Acestea vor începe în 2021 și vor fi lansate în 2022. Primul desen animat despre Crocodilul Ghena și prietenii săi a fost lansat în 1969. Filmul a avut la bază cartea lui Eduard Uspenskii „Crocodilul Ghena și prietenii săi”. E de menționat că ”tăticul” (autorul) lui Ceburașka și Gena a decedat acum 2 ani, pe 15 august 2018.

Persons: Leonid Agutin, Angelica Varum, Leonid Iarmolnik ., Eduard Uspenskii, Ceburașka, El

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