Amazon Prime Day, dubbed by shopaholics on the web as the “Black Friday of July,” will launch its 10th yearly discounting frenzy at midnight on Tuesday — and experts say the event has transformed how web retailers do business. The first aim of Amazon Prime Day was to solve a problem that has dogged retailers … Read more
An Israeli drone strike on a car Monday near the Lebanon-Syria border killed a prominent Syrian businessman who was sanctioned by the United States and had close ties to the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, according to pro-government media and an official from an Iran-backed group. Mohammed Baraa Katerji was killed when a drone … Read more
One of the most fascinating prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft has found his new home. On Sunday night, the Seattle Mariners selected Mississippi State switch pitcher – throws both lefty and righty — Jurrangleo Cijinte with the 15th overall pick. The 21-year-old slotted as MLB.com’s No. 25 overall prospect. The @Mariners drafted a SWITCH-HANDED pitcher … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has chosen freshman Ohio Sen. JD Vance to serve as his VP in his bid to return to the White House, ending months of speculation about whom he would select for his No. 2. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that … Read more
Property just south of Central Park in Manhattan is in the fourth tallest building in the U.S., and replaces a residence bought in 1961 111 West 57th Street is seen at far right in this view from Central Park in Manhattan.Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU /Getty According to numerous sources, the Liberal government has purchased a … Read more
Sparks guard Lexie Brown made her debut as a color commentator during the TV broadcast of her team’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx last week. (Abbie Parr / Associated Press) Lexie Brown knew what she was talking about. But she worried no one else would. The veteran Sparks guard, who has been sidelined since late … Read more
The NBA offseason is heating up in Las Vegas. New Sixers star Paul George and his wife, Daniela Rajic, and Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns and his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, looked like they enjoyed a wild 48 hours in Sin City, as seen in photos on social media. The couples attended an event at the Wynn … Read more
Minister of Crown-Indigenous relations Gary Anandasangaree (right) carries the Canadian flag before apologizing on behalf of the Government of Canada to the nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations in Canada at a historic ceremony at Dakota Dunes Resort in Whitecap Dakota Nation. Photo taken in Whitecap Dakota Nation, Sask. on Monday, July 15, 2024.Photo by … Read more
The Calgary Courts Centre in downtown Calgary.Kevin Martin/Postmedia Facing potential time behind bars, a city man who admitted scamming a senior out of thousands of dollars has been allowed to withdraw his guilty plea. “My friend and I have an application to put before you to vacate the guilty plea,” Bitzer told the Calgary Court … Read more
Fan Sam Sepanji throws a ball in front of Angel Stadium before a game against the Red Sox in April. (Alex Gallardo / Associated Press) The Angels and the city of Anaheim agreed Monday to settle a two-year-old dispute, providing the team with $2.75 million in financial relief while granting the city the right to … Read more
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