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First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal

Two cargo ships have arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports this weekend, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by the government KYIV, Ukraine -- Two cargo ships arrived in one of Ukraine's ports over the weekend, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by Kyiv following Russia's withdrawal from a wartime agreement designed to ensure safe grain exports from the invaded country’s ports. Two Palau-flagged bulk carriers, Aroyat and Resilient Africa, docked Saturday at the seaport of Chornomorsk in the southern Odesa region, according to an online statement by the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority. The vessels are the first civilian cargo ships to reach one of the Odesa ports since Russia exited the grain deal. Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, said in an online statement Saturday that the two ships will be delivering some 20,000 tons of wheat to countries in Africa and Asia. For months, Ukraine, whose economy is heavily dependent on farming, was

Batman Day (September 16th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? September 18th, 2021 September 17th, 2022 September 16th, 2023 September 21st, 2024 September 20th, 2025 September 19th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Third Saturday of September Tagged as Books & Literature Movies Toys & Game s What's the hashtag? #BatmanDay When was it founded? 2014 Have we missed something? For those who are of the opinion that there are not enough days set aside to celebrate fictional vigilantes, who dress up as flying creatures in order to tackle crime, then this day is here just for such an occasion. Because there is at least one such date set aside every year – Batman Day!  History of Batman Day For more than eighty years, a guy in a mask with pointy ears and a dark cape has been revered as a protector of justice on the streets of Gotham City. Way back on July 23, 1939, Batman first made his appearance in Detective Comics #27, when comic books were all the rage. Kids of the era, and even some adul

Is Biden impeachment inquiry risky or smart for Republicans, politically? Strategists debate

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Presidential impeachments are historically rare, complicating larger conclusions about their political fallout Republican strategists are watching how the newly announced impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden plays out, and they're wondering what kind of political history might repeat itself. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday accused Biden of lying about his knowledge of and involvement in son Hunter Biden's business dealings while he was vice president. McCarthy claimed GOP investigators had unearthed "serious and credible allegations" that "paint a picture of a culture of corruption." The White House dismissed any suspicion of impropriety, arguing Re public ans "have no evidence, so they're launching the next phase of their evidence-free goose chase simply to throw red meat to the right wing so they can continue baselessly attacking the president to play extreme Politics ," Biden spokesman Ian Sams said in a statement later Tuesd

National Quiet Day (September 13th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? September 13th, 2017 September 12th, 2018 September 11th, 2019 September 9th, 2020 September 8th, 2021 September 14th, 2022 September 13th, 2023 September 11th, 2024 September 10th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Second Wednesday in September What's the official website? quietday.co.uk Tagged as Attitudes & Emotions Hobbies & Activities Life & Living Relaxation What's the hashtag? #NationalQuietDay Who founded it? Whirlpool Have we missed something? Noise is everywhere, on the crowded train, in the busy office, in the pub, the school playground, and even at home. We simply can’t seem to get away from the buzz of everyday life. Sometimes it’s just all too much. We know that peace and quiet are good for the both the body and the mind, but it’s increasingly difficult in today’s world to experience real quiet, and that’s why a National Quiet Day is so important. Everything that’s created comes out of silence. Your thou

NTSB: Plane that came to rest on 1 engine suffered a broken pin inside landing gear

A broken pin might have caused a landing gear failure that left an Alaska Airlines jet resting on one of its engines last month WASHINGTON -- Investigators say a pin broke inside the left landing gear of an Alaska Airlines jet that came to rest on one of the engine s after landing in California last month. The two pilots discussed the need for a “firm” landing during Tropical Storm Hilary, and the captain felt a “firm jolt feeling” when the plane touched the runway at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. Data from the plane indicated, however, that the touchdown force was within the airline’s limits, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report Monday. The pilots told investigators that cockpit indicators showed both main landing gear and the nose gear were in the down and locked position. After the plane landed, the captain told the co-pilot that it felt like the plane had a flat tire on the left side, and the crew noticed the plane listing to the

Italy's Meloni meets with China's Li as Italy's continued participation in 'Belt and Road' in doubt

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit ROME -- Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit and vowed Saturday to “consolidate and deepen” relations, as Rome considers abandoning Beijing’s “Belt and Road” initiative of Chinese-built and -funded infrastructure projects. Neither government mentioned the initiative in brief statements after the meeting in New Delhi, the first between Meloni and Li. Rather, Meloni’s office said the meeting “confirmed the common intention to consolidate and deepen the dialogue between Rome and Beijing on the principal bilateral and international questions.” Italy became the first G7 country to sign on to the initiative in 2019, when the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement was in power. Meloni at the time voiced strong opposition and her right-wing government now in power has indicated it wants to abandon the initiative, which must be renewe

Donald Trump's 2024 campaign: Fewer rallies, more court dates

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Donald Trump has held only a dozen campaign events in Iowa so far this year. Former President Donald Trump has never been one to avoid the spotlight. In his previous presidential campaigns, he has repeatedly bragged about filling auditoriums and stadiums across the country with overflow crowds. But in a cycle dominated by his legal troubles, as Trump faces 91 felony counts across four criminal cases, his third run for the White House features as many courtroom appearances as rallies with his unofficial theme song -- "YMCA" -- blasting out over throngs of die-hard supporters. (Trump has denied all wrongdoing and entered not guilty pleas in the four cases against him, saying they are all politically motivated.) Former President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at Windham High School in Windham, New Hampshire, Aug. 8, 2023. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Especially since his fiery appearance at the Iowa State Fair last mon

An appeals court in Nigeria is set to rule on the president's disputed election victory

An appeals court in Nigeria has convened to rule on whether President Bola Tinubu’s election victory in February was legitimate ABUJA, Nigeria -- An appeals court in Nigeria convened Wednesday to rule on whether President Bola Tinubu's February election victory was legitimate, a decision that has put Africa's most populous country on edge. The opposition challenged the election results, arguing that Tinubu was not qualified to run for president because he was a citizen of Guinea and allegedly did not have the required academic credentials. The opposition has hinted at possible protests if the court rules in his favor. Tinubu has denied all the allegations. Security was tight in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, where five judges at the Court of Appeal were expected to hand down their ruling. The tribunal is empowered to either uphold Tinubu's election win, declare someone else the winner, annul the vote or to order a new election . Whatever decision they make can be appeal ed

Bastianini out of next three MotoGP rounds following Catalan GP crash

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The Italian crash ed braking for Turn 1 on the opening lap of last Sunday’s Catalan GP having started from 14th following a grid penalty. Bastianini collected Pramac’s Johann Zarco, who in turn was forced into a collision with fellow Ducati riders Fabio Di Giannantonio, Alex Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi. The four-time grand prix winner was taken to the medical centre for checks and later transferred to hospital to undergo further scans on suspected fractures. Bastianini was diagnosed with fractures to his left ankle and hand, and underwent surgery on those injuries this evening. Ducati has confirmed Bastianini’s operation was successful, but he will miss this weekend’s San Marino GP at Misano, and the subsequent Indian and Japanese GPs. A brief statement from the team read: “Enea Bastianini has undergone surgery this evening on his left ankle and left hand fractured in yesterday’s crash at the Catalan GP. “The two surgeries, performed by Professor C

NCAAF Week 1 parlay picks at +685 odds Sunday 9/3 | Pickswise

Week 1 delivered on the promise of what this college Football season could be. There were upsets, exciting finishes and surprising results across the board, including 2 wins coming from underdogs of 21 or more points. Now, after a jam-packed Saturday slate, we get to a trio of Game s on Sunday to enjoy. Friday’s schedule looks to be a very entertaining one, headlined by a massive showdown between LSU and Florida State to cap off the night. There is value to be had across the board, so I have built a 3-leg college football parlay of my favorite plays on the slate. I cashed my first mega parlay of the season at +610 odds , so let’s keep the momentum going! Without any further ado, let’s look at the three components of our NCAAF mega parlay for Sunday’s action. Florida State ML (+115) Rutgers -5.5 (-110) San Jose State +16.5 (-110) NCAAF Parlay odds: +685 Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing. For this parlay , we are going with an underdog against the spread

Ukrainian students head back to school, but not to classrooms

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As Ukrainian students head back to school, in-person learning in wartime presents sobering challenges. LONDON -- Ukrainian children are going back to school today but for the majority of them, that doesn't mean going back to class . More than 40% of Ukrainian students will have to rely on online or hybrid learning due to the lack of bomb shelters in schools and the danger of air strikes, according to Save the Children. In Kharkiv, where a metro station is being converted into a classroom to avoid the back-and-forth travel to bunkers, most learning will be in front of a screen. "Unfortunately, the security situation in the city does not allow schools to open. And we, parents, understand that the safety of children is the first priority," Valentyna Bandura, a Kharkiv resident and mother of a school-age child, told ABC News. "A school in the subway is starting to work in our city," Bandura continued, adding that they remain uncertain exactly how they'll make i