England manager Gareth Southgate said he plans to give Trent Alexander-Arnold more opportunities in midfield after the Liverpool right-back starred in his new international role during Friday's 4-0 victory over Malta in their Euro 2024 qualifier.Alexander-Arnold thrived in a hybrid midfield role for Liverpool in the final months of the 2022-23 season and was at his creative best against Malta in his first international start for a year, scoring a long-range goal and playing a part in two others.
Image Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia wants to transform the country's economy and its role on the global stage.Credit...Saudi Royal Court, via Reuters Just days after the PGA-LIV Golf merger was announced, a contingent of Saudi Arabian investors and power brokers, including the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has converged on France this week looking for more deals with potentially trillions to spend.
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Wales will be aiming to climb to the top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group when they host Armenia on Friday.
When the web and the iPhone appeared on the scene, they forced businesses to adopt new ways of interacting with their customers by investing in websites and mobile apps and reimagining business processes along the way.This created opportunities for companies like New Relic to help the world build better applications.
Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs' penalty-filled 5-2 loss to Florida: "We played a terrific first period, and the game looks a lot worse than it is from there"
Taking too many penalties and lack of finishing opportunities caused Maple Leafs' loss despite good defensive play. [ more ]
Top 5 Japanese Designs Gift Guide to Make Summer More Fun and Productive
Like any other season, summer can mean different things to different people.While images of beaches and pool parties immediately come to mind, some see the hottest season of the year as a time to enjoy the wide outdoors, take a well-deserved break from the stress of school and work, or even use the downtime to catch up with life goals and plan the months ahead.
Patriots roster breakdown: Matthew Slater remains a valuable presence, on and off the field
With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots 88 players on their roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
Buffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses
How to Overcome LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenges
A thriving personal brand opens opportunities like dream clients, inbound leads, expertise recognition, standing out, and valuable connections.
Common challenges in building a personal brand include lack of ideas due to imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and cognitive biases affecting idea generation. [ more ]
Tech investor Ian Hogarth to chair Government's AI taskforce
Tech investor and artificial intelligence specialist Ian Hogarth has said he is honoured to be chosen to chair the Government's new AI Foundation Model Taskforce.Mr Hogarth co-founded Plural Platform, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in start-ups developing new technologies, and also co-authors the State of AI report, an annual review of the AI industry, safety research and the politics surrounding it.
Toronto wants more multiplexes built. But how will they be financed? | CBC News
Craig Race is all for seeing Toronto put more homes on existing lots.That's what the architect did with his own property, splitting the east-end home into two units.He and his family live in one of those units, while the other is rented to somebody else.Toronto has moved to ease the process of revamping homes in this manner, following a council vote last month allowing duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes across city neighbourhoods.
Australia's Opportunities and Challenges on the Path to Net Zero'
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau.This week's issue is written by Natasha Frost, a reporter in Melbourne.What does the transition to a zero-emissions future look like for Australia?This is the topic of Powering Up: Unleashing the Clean Energy Supply Chain, a new book by Alan Finkel, the former Australian chief scientist, released this week.
Sound engineering program offers hope to at-risk youths in Chicago
At a warehouse in Irving Park, a group of teenage boys and young men between the ages of 14 and 20 sat on couches in a recording studio Wednesday afternoon, taking turns freestyling over a loud beat that bounced off the walls of the glowing room.Music producer and sound engineer Johnny Rayborn maneuvered the settings on his soundboard at the front, looping beats and cutting segments of audio.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 Marvelous Traits of A Strong Personality That You Can Adopt Too!
Self-awareness is key to developing a strong personality; understanding your own strengths and weaknesses will help you to better manage your emotions and behaviors.
Developing positive relationships with yourself and others is an important part of having a strong personality, as it allows for increased self-confidence and greater personal growth. [ more ]
DevOps.com is providing a weekly DevOps jobs report to highlight opportunities for professionals.
The pool of available DevOps talent is still relatively constrained, creating opportunities for others when one professional takes on a new role. [ more ]
DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report to highlight opportunities for DevOps professionals.
The pool of available DevOps talent is still relatively constrained, creating opportunities for others when one professional takes on a new role. [ more ]
#ICYMI: FPF published “The Playbook: Data Sharing for Research,” a set of best practices for instituting research data-sharing programs between corporations and research institutions.
FPF Releases "The Playbook: Data Sharing for Research" Report and Infographic
1. The Playbook for Data Sharing for Research report provides a comprehensive overview of the different approaches to sharing data for research purposes.
2. The report includes guidance on best practices for data sharing, including considerations for privacy, security, transparency, and accountability.
3. The Playbook also includes an infographic
#ICYMI: FPF published “The Playbook: Data Sharing for Research,” a set of #best practices for instituting research #data-sharing programs between corporations and #research institutions.
FPF Releases "The Playbook: Data Sharing for Research" Report and Infographic
1. The Playbook for Data Sharing for Research report provides a comprehensive overview of the different approaches to sharing data for research purposes.
2. The report includes guidance on best practices for data sharing, including considerations for privacy, security, transparency, and accountability.
3. The Playbook also includes an infographic
L.A. Latinos welcome 42 migrants bused from Texas as 'brothers and sisters'
(Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times en Espanol)
A month and a half ago, Miguel Ángel got off a bus in Los Angeles.He had been detained in an immigration center since January, after Border Patrol officers caught him and the four other people he was traveling with in the Sonoran Desert.When Miguel Ángel was released from the center in late April, he said he was moved around various cities in Arizona and Central California, before he was given a bus ticket for L.A. "Getting here was a surprise.
The UK today doesn't feel like my country': six Britons who moved to the EU reflect on expat life post-Brexit
Despite the uncertainty of Brexit, many Britons have chosen to move to the EU in order to continue to pursue their dream of a new life abroad.
The transition to life in the EU has not been seamless for these people as they grapple with the bureaucracy and paperwork associated with immigration.
Despite the challenges, many Britons who have moved to the EU are finding that the quality of life they have is worth the effort of the transition. [ more ]
Letters: This Father's Day, let's consider the responsibilities of our humanity
At this time of year, as we mark Father's Day and give thanks to all the fathers in our lives - our own fathers, father figures, spiritual fathers - it may be worth taking a moment to reflect on what exactly being a father calls one to do.Pope Francis spoke of this in 2020 when he said: "Fathers are not born, but made.
Many of Canada's greenest apartments are ultra-affordable. Here's why | CBC News
Think you can't afford an eco-home?Some of Canada's greenest apartments go for as little as $85 per month thanks to social housing providers who have embraced energy efficiency standards and green building techniques.Those builders say it's a way to use public money to solve multiple problems at once including mitigating and adapting to climate change and tackling growing housing unaffordability and homelessness.
Patriots roster breakdown: QB3 Trace McSorley looks like a practice squad candidate
With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots 88 players on their roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
Opinion | This C.S. Lewis Novel Helps Explain the Weirdness of 2023
Recently I reread C.S. Lewis's 1945 novel, That Hideous Strength, the last book in his Space Trilogy, and since I wrote about aliens last weekend it seems like a good week to talk a little bit about the novel's contemporary relevance.For those who haven't read it, the book is a curious hybrid, mixing the anti-totalitarian style of dystopia familiar from Lewis's contemporaries like George Orwell and Aldous Huxley with a blend of supernaturalism and science fiction that anticipates Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, among other works.
When a university vice president had an opening for a controller sitting just beneath her in the hierarchy, board members told her to seek an "older man" to complement her.Since she began the vice president role at age 37, board members routinely criticized her age, calling her diminishing pet names, like "kiddo" and "young lady."
Dodgers Pitching Staff At Lowest Point In Manager Dave Roberts' Tenure
Throughout the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers - dating back to their days in Brooklyn - they have always been considered a team that can pitch well.Even in down years, the pitching staff has mostly been a steady force for the club.Entering the 2023 season, that was expected to continue.The starting rotation was due to feature Clayton Kershaw, Julio Urías, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May, Noah Syndergaard and some promising rookies as depth options.
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Bullpen Won't Have Forever to Figure it Out
It appears that big changes could be coming to the Dodgers pitching staff if their struggles continue as we get closer to the trade deadline.Currently, the Dodgers bullpen is one of the worst in baseball as the team has a 4.74 ERA, the fourth highest in the sport, entering Wednesday.Not only are the Dodgers near the bottom of the ERA leaderboard, the team has also given up the fifth most earned runs and the fourth most home runs in relief this season, also entering Wednesday's game.
Mariners let opportunity knock, stay on couch, lose 4-3
Mariners fans should know better than anyone else that, in lost seasons, things like an unheralded player making his MLB debut and winning the game are the necessary bits of masonry that make the drudgery of a broken-down house livable.But that doesn't mean it's fun to watch, on the other side.Today the Mariners lost in extras to the White Sox, 4-3.
Pedro Grifol sees positive side of Yoan Moncada's back injury
Yoán Moncada is heading to the White Sox' injured list for the second time this season with the same injury.He spent time on the IL from April 12 to May 10, citing lingering back pain as the reason for his absence.On Thursday, the White Sox placed him on the 10-day injured list for the same reason.
Jalin Hyatt worked mostly with the third-string offense in the offseason program - ProFootballTalk
The Giants have high hopes for third-round rookie receiver Jalin Hyatt.But they're not rushing things.Via Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com,Hyatt spent most of the offseason program working with the third-string offense.There have been questions about the former Tennessee receivers potential limitations when mastering the full route tree.
Now in the thick of the post-draft phase of free agency, and still over a month away from training camp, the NFL commentariat are desperate for content.And, as several teams explore post-June 1 opportunities to free up cap space and/or consider their prospects beyond the 2023 season, lots of decisions are being made about individual player value.
3 trades the Lakers can make on draft night using the contracts of Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba
With the NBA Draft fast approaching on June 22nd, the Lakers will likely continue to find themselves in the rumor mill up until their selection is made.Fresh off their Western Conference Finals berth, the team finds themselves in the precarious position of trying to maintain the continuity that helped steer their deep postseason run while also attempting to upgrade their roster.
On Rob Pelinka and the challenges of getting too comfortable with continuity
A day after the Lakers lost in the Conference Finals to the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, Rob Pelinka sat in front of the assembled media and spoke highly of - and with a general excitement - about the team and roster he reshaped at the trade deadline.The group did not accomplish what their ultimate goal was, but the level they did reach and the resiliency they showed to get as far as they did was admirable.
Game #69 another 1-run loss to the Fish | TalkNats.com
The Washington Nationals made three comebacks in last night's game to tie the score to only lose it on a bizarre play to put the 15th loss on the Nats bullpen.The offense scored five runs to back starter Trevor Williams, but in the end, he couldn't do his job to control the runs and gave up five against a Marlins offense that isn't good past their superstar Luis Arraez who is batting .390 on the season but just came off of an 0-15 slide to post a 5-5 game with three key RBIs include a 2-run bomb against Williams.
This Pennsylvania city hopes Biden's infrastructure law can help revitalize its downtown
Reading, Pennsylvania CNN Reading, the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, may be most recognized for the iconic Monopoly board game's Reading Railroad property.The railroad was one of the first in the US and was one of the biggest companies in the world in its heyday, connecting northeast Pennsylvania's coal region with Philadelphia and the rest of the country.
A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter.To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.As Donald Trump plots his criminal defense in the classified documents case, the GOP candidates looking to block his political redemption are slowly making political calculations.In the simplest terms, the growing Republican primary field faces a basic question about the former president would they pardon him if they were elected to the White House?
If you don't love the 3D movie experience, you're not alone
Two New Orleans-area residents wear 3D glasses for a Revenge of the Creature screening in February 1982.AP I saw the Pixar film Elemental this week.It's a story about Element City, where fire people, water people, cloud/air people and earth people all live alongside each other, sometimes uncomfortably.
LGBT+ badminton club helped me feel comfortable telling people I'm gay'
LGBT+ badminton clubs across the UK are helping members of the community feel confident and comfortable with who they are.Long Yang Club Badminton London (LYC) has been in existence since the mid-1980s and serves to unite queer Asians and Westerners with an interest in the sport.For James Yeung, who has been playing at the club for around a year and a half, if it was not for LYC he would not have been able to grow in a way where I'm confident and comfortable with who I am.
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce hopes MBE highlights many difficulties' of autism
Radio broadcaster Ken Bruce said he hopes being made an MBE will highlight the challenges facing autistic people following his son's diagnosis.The 72-year-old Scottish broadcaster is among the people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours as he is appointed to the rank for his services to radio, autism awareness and to charity.
Shane Wright's otherworldly talent on full display against Hershey in Calder Cup Finals: 'He's obviously a really good player'
HERSHEY, PA - Shane Wright's path to stardom in the NHL is not a straight line, but from all evidence this past year, he is well on his way to getting there.After being drafted fourth overall by the Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old Canadian center has had a whirlwind rookie pro season, playing for four different teams as Seattle has tried to maximize his experience and make the most of rules in his entry-level contract.
Yankees' weekend visit is about rivalry, but also these Red Sox' identity
Red Sox COMMENTARYThese sorts of weekends are the ones that get the conversation flowing.When Red Sox manager Alex Cora yanked Kiké Hernández from the starting shortstop slot earlier in the week, he offered the sort of disorganized quote befitting a team still trying to prove itself something more than mediocre.
The Final Fight for Black Sailors Known as the Philadelphia 15'
Just over a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor, 15 sailors assigned to the U.S.S.Philadelphia wrote a letter to a Black newspaper detailing the abuse and indignities they had faced on the warship solely because of the color of their skin.When they enlisted, the Navy had promised training and assignments that would lead to advancement, but the Black sailors soon found that those opportunities did not exist for them.
Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution
A group of Democratic lawmakers has reintroduced a joint resolution to negate a clause in the 13th Amendment of the Constitution that permits slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.The Abolition Amendment was introduced on Wednesday ahead of Juneteenth the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Rep. Nikema Williams of Georgia.
U.S. Orchestras Gradually Diversify but Are Slow to Hire Black Musicians
American orchestras, which have come under scrutiny in recent years for their lack of diversity, have made some inroads in hiring more Asian and Latino players over the past decade.But according to a new study, they have barely moved the needle in addressing the persistent dearth of Black musicians.
Extreme Heat Is Deadlier Than Hurricanes, Floods and Tornadoes Combined
On June 25, 2022, Esteban Chavez, Jr., started his day like any other, working his route in Pasadena, Calif., as a driver for UPS.But the city was in the middle of an intense heat wave, and by midafternoon the temperature was higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.After completing his last delivery of the day, Chavez collapsed off his seat in the cab of the truck.
A New Cold War Between US, Russia and China Began in 1999, Says Gilbert Achcar
He says the U.S. squandered opportunities to pursue long-term peace in the '90s and instead made "opposite choices."Belarus says Russia has begun transferring tactical nuclear weapons to the former Soviet state, which shares a nearly 700-mile border with Ukraine, escalating the risk of a nuclear confrontation in Europe.
There has to be honest accounting' of US past and present within Republican Party, Obama says
Editor's Note: Listen to The Axe Files podcast for the full conversation between former President Barack Obama and his former senior adviser, David Axelrod.The Republican Party should acknowledge issues of racial inequality in the US instead of continuing rhetoric that opportunities in the country are equal and fair, former President Barack Obama said in a newly released interview on The Axe Files.
Not many international sporting contests predate the countries that play them, but few contests are as old as the Ashes.The cricket series between England and Australia was first played in 1882, before Australia was even founded as a nation.On Friday, its 73rd edition will begin in Edgbaston, a suburb of Birmingham, England.
3 Chicago Bears players who could lose their starting jobs to rookies
The Chicago Bears still have a lot of work to do, but a few veterans on the team could be relegated to the bench because of rookies.For a team like the Chicago Bears that went 3-14 in 2022, there are still several holes to fill and opportunities to be seized.That includes the division and several starting positions on the field.
Supreme Court May Soon Ban Affirmative Action - Here's What That Means
Supporters pose for a group photo during a rally in support affirmative action policies outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on October 31, 2022.Eric Lee for The Washington Post via Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to wipe out affirmative action in higher education any day now.
Tribe AI's CEO on why generative AI is seeing more rapid uptake by enterprises than Web3 and crypto
Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.After leaving Capital V, Google's later-stage venture capital arm, in 2018, former vice president of growth Jaclyn Rice Nelson was struck by the tremendous number of talented engineering colleagues who had also left Google and other large tech giants where they'd spent the early parts of their careers, seeking to spread their wings and do so with more freedom.
Turning Customer Data into Gold: The Key to Exceptional Experiences and Business Growth
Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.In today's fast-paced business landscape, where competition is fierce and customers are more demanding than ever, data has become the ultimate game-changer for enterprise leaders.
Navigating the personalization minefield: How businesses can improve customer experiences and loyalty
This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.From Netflix to Amazon, almost every company today is racing to grow its business through personalization.They are using data; they are pushing out ads, recommendations and messages; and they are expecting customers to interact with those communications for increased sales and long-term relationships.
Ibram X. Kendi On Book Bans, How To Use Outrage, And Teaching Antiracism
Ibram X. Kendi's books have become a frequent target for the library book-banning movement.It's been a swift backlash for the author, historian, and director of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, whose New York Times No. 1 bestseller, How To Be An Antiracist, popularized the term "antiracism" and became a prominent resource for Americans working to process the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.
Boston MA Condos For Sale In 2023: Find Your Dream Home Now! Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
Picture this: it's a brisk autumn day in 2023; the leaves on Boston Common are a riot of blazing reds and vibrant oranges.Just a short stroll away, your very own piece of this historic city awaits.We aren't just talking about any old place - we're talking about lavish condos that will make your heart skip a beat.
Homes For Sale In Lexington MA Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
Picture this scenario - You open the front door of an exquisite town house nestled in the serene neighborhoods of Lexington, Massachusetts.As you step inside, each room weaves a tale of elegance and sophistication.The gleaming hardwood floors, immaculate marble countertops, and sun-drenched interiors greet you like an old friend.
The N.C.A.A. Wants More Money From TV. Maxing That Out Could Prove Tricky.
For more than 20 years, fans of college sports like softball, baseball, women's basketball and more than two dozen others have known just where to find N.C.A.A. championships on ESPN's spectrum of channels.The arrangement has worked well for both parties: The N.C.A.A. ensured that its top athletes would perform on a national stage, and ESPN added hundreds of hours of live programming to a college sports portfolio that is anchored by college football and men's basketball games.
Developers say proposed Coney Island casino would bring 4,000 new jobs to the People's Playground * Brooklyn Paper
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams As they workshop their proposal to open a new casino in Coney Island, Thor Equities, the team of developers behind the bid, have announced they believe the new gaming facility would bring roughly 4,000 union jobs to the neighborhood.
Picture: Alejandro Garnacho comes on for Argentina debut
Alejandro Garnacho has made his Argentina debut, after what feels like multiple attempts.Manchester United Football Club have been drip-feeding opportunities to Alejandro Garnacho over the last twelve months, following an FA Youth Cup final win a little over a year ago.I think it's fair to say that the winger has been one of many bright sparks during an interesting debut season under Erik ten Hag.
On June 27, 2010, the FBI arrested 10 Russian spies who lived and worked as American professionals near New York City.The case, which unraveled an intricate system of false identities and clandestine meetings, exposed one of the largest spy networks in the U.S. since the Cold War ended and inspired the show The Americans.
Useful Feedback, More Than Praise, Helps Students Flourish
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.This proverb has become a cliche, but it remains a useful shorthand for self-sufficiency.If you want someone to succeed independently, give them the tools to do so.Within the realm of education, this principle can inform the ways that teachers give feedback.
Accelerating LGBTQ health research during a 'tumultuous year'
June 15, 2023 - Amid a recent wave of policies targeting LGBTQ populations across the U.S., a Harvard collaborative focused on LGBTQ health is doubling down on its work-studying the health impacts of the new policies, churning out hundreds of studies, developing mentoring programs to support up-and-coming trainees, creating a new reproductive health seminar series, and engaging in advocacy work.
The Insider: Gut Renovation Elegantly Remakes Angular Park Slope Prewar
Got a project to propose for The Insider? Contact Cara at caramia447 [at] gmail [dot] com The uniquely shaped apartment in a 1928 landmark building off Grand Army Plaza created both opportunities and challenges for the Gowanus-based architecture firm Khanna Schultz, which was hired to gut-renovate the space for new owners.
Social Commerce Success: Integrating Social Media into Your Magento eCommerce Platform - Social Media Explorer
This article explores the strategic integration of social media into a Magento eCommerce platform and highlights the numerous benefits it brings to businesses.By seamlessly connecting social media channels with your Magento store, you can enhance brand visibility, drive website traffic, boost customer engagement, and increase conversions.