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Ballon d'Or: Vinicius Jr. or Rodri ? Lamine Yamal could beat them both

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 2:13pm
One of Vinícius Júnior or Rodri will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or, but they should cherish it while they can.
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What Is the ‘Philadelphi Corridor,' and Why Does It Matter?

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 2:04pm
The eight-mile-long strip of land, which Israel calls the Philadelphi Corridor, has become a focus of the negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

National Hurricane Center - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:56pm

000
ABNT20 KNHC 041756
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Northwestern Atlantic:
A non-tropical area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east
of North Carolina is producing disorganized showers and
thunderstorms. This system could acquire some subtropical
characteristics over the next few days as it moves north-
northeastward, remaining offshore of the northeastern United States.
Additional information on this system can be found in High Seas
Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Northwestern Caribbean Sea and Southwestern Gulf of Mexico:
A tropical wave moving quickly westward at about 20 mph is producing
a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms across
portions of the central Caribbean Sea. Some development is possible
early next week when the system moves over the southwestern Gulf of
Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Central Tropical Atlantic Ocean:
Another tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the
Lesser Antilles is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm
activity. Development of this system, if any, is expected to be
slow to occur over the next couple of days while it moves
west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. Environmental conditions are
expected to become less favorable for additional development by the
end of the week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Eastern Tropical Atlantic Ocean:
An elongated trough of low pressure over the eastern tropical
Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Some
slow development of this system is possible during the next few days
while it drifts northwestward.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

&&
High Seas Forecasts are issued by the National Weather Service
under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1 and WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online
at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather

Sources: Broncos' Surtain gets record deal for DB

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:55pm
The Broncos and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Surtain ll reached agreement Wednesday on a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $77.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Did McLaren jeopardize F1 title bid, team harmony in Monza?

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:49pm
Oscar Piastri raced McLaren teammate Lando Norris hard in Italy, and not only did neither win, Norris lost out on precious points in his title bid.
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Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia Leaves Multiple Casualties, Officials Say

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:40pm
A suspect was in custody after the shooting on Wednesday morning at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
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Hunter Biden’s Legal Woes Return to Spotlight Ahead of Tax Trial

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:33pm
As both sides prepare for the start of jury selection on Thursday, there are no indications that any deal is likely, according to several people with knowledge of the situation.
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Police detain 3 for drone over Brazil practice

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:13pm
Military police in Brazil on Tuesday detained three for flying a drone over Brazil's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying training session in CT do Caju in Curitiba, home to Brazil league first-division team, Atlético Paranaense.
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How Trump and Kemp’s Relationship Could Affect Republicans’ Chances in Georgia

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:11pm
Donald Trump needs to win Georgia. That probably means he needs to keep a fragile peace with its popular Republican governor, even as election denialism again courses through the state.
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Merrifield fumes over 'pathetic' pitching after HBP

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:55am
Whit Merrifield, after becoming the latest Braves player to get hit by an errant fastball, blasted the "pathetic" current state of pitching in MLB, saying "something terrible is going to happen."
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Raygun breaks silence: Paris criticism 'alarming'

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:55am
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn defended her breakdancing skills and suggested much of the criticism she received for her performance last month at the Paris Olympics was born of ignorance of the sport.
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Leicester win appeal, will avoid PL points penalty

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:53am
Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for an alleged breach of Premier League Profitability and Sustainability rules, the club said on Tuesday.
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Damning Final Report Into Deadly Grenfell Fire Is Released

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:52am
A damning final report into Britain’s worst residential fire since World War II blamed a litany of cost-cutting, dishonest sales practices and lax regulation for the blaze that killed 72 people.
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Footage of J.F.K. Shooting’s Aftermath Goes to Auction

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:49am
The footage from 1963, taken by a Texas businessman and seen only by a few, shows the president’s limousine speeding to a Dallas hospital. It is being auctioned this month.
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Iran Emerges as a Top Disinformation Threat in U.S. Presidential Race

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:35am
With a flurry of hacks and fake websites, Iran has intensified its efforts to discredit American democracy and possibly tip the race against former President Donald Trump.
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Waymo Turns Toward Making Money as It Expands Driverless Car Business

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:19am
Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.
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Justice Merchan, Judge in Trump’s Hush-Money Case, Faces ‘Impossible’ Task

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:09am
Justice Juan M. Merchan has tried to treat Donald J. Trump like the hundreds of other defendants whose fates he has decided. But his decision could alter American history.
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U.S. Market Slump Led by Nvidia Sparks Global Sell-Off

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:07am
Another day of anxiety hit stock markets around the world, with technology stocks the focus of attention.
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U.S. Olympic rugby's Maher among DWTS cast

ESPN - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:57am
Two U.S. Olympians, including rugby bronze medalist Ilona Maher, were announced Wednesday as part of the Season 33 "Dancing with the Stars" cast.
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