Lauri Markkanen now has a long-term commitment to the Utah Jazz. However, the new deal guarantees another summer of trade rumors for the Finnish All-Star. The Jazz explored trade options for Markkanen all summer before Utah decided to renegotiate and extend his contract. Markkanen got a big raise from his existing $18M salary next season up to the maximum of just over $42M, plus four more years at a total of $196M to stay with the team where he became an All-Star during the 2022-23 season. The new contract’s timing means he’s sticking around Salt Lake City next season. NBA…
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Nanmoku, Japan – Like all bakers, their day starts before dawn. Hours later, as the mid-afternoon light streams through the windows of their kitchen, Masayuki Kaneta, 85, and his son, Shigeuki, are still at work, rolling out long strings of barley and brown sugar dough that will be chopped, baked and bagged to produce one of their signature confections. Representing the third and fourth generations, the Kaneta family can trace their history in the village of Nanmoku back 140 years. Once a thriving community in the mountainous interior of Japan’s main Honshu island, about 100km (62 miles) west of Tokyo,…
NYPD increases patrols in Central Park The NYPD deployed extra officers to Central Park on Wednesday in order to send a message after a violent 24 hours in one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. NEW YORK – The NYPD has intensified its presence in Central Park following a surge in robberies, deploying additional officers in an effort to curb crime in one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. A visibly increased number of officers were seen throughout the park Wednesday, patrolling on foot and on bike. The heightened security comes after three separate robbery incidents occurred within…
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – Blue NAP Americas and Zella DC, an Australian global leader in the manufacturing of micro data centers, have entered into a strategic partnership. The partnership initiates a reseller program, enabling Blue NAP Americas to offer Zella DC’s hybrid data center solutions throughout the Caribbean. As part of the strategic partnership, Blue NAP Americas will integrate Zella DC’s custom-built micro and containerized data centers into its portfolio, providing a comprehensive range of data center services. The partnership aims to leverage shared resources, financial and professional expertise, and extensive industry knowledge, positioning both companies to offer a competitive advantage…
Stamford Bridge is set to erupt as two of the Premier League’s titans clash in a mouth-watering encounter, as football fans get to see Chelsea vs Manchester City in the opening fixture of the season. The Citizens, fresh from their pre-season games and victory in the Community Shield against Manchester United, will be looking to begin their season on a winning note in front of their home fans. Chelsea on the other hand has been disappointing throughout the pre-season games winning just one of their last six games under their new head coach, Enzo Maresca.This is the fourth season in…
The history-making swing was his league-leading 43rd of the season, needing only 955 career games to reach the three-century mark. Judge now tops the list of fewest games needed to hit the 300 home run mark, passing Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner who did it in 1,087 games.This isn’t the first time Judge has made history with his powerful slugging.The 32-year-old broke the American League record for most home runs in a single season with 62 in 2022, passing another New York legend in Roger Maris.He also set a franchise record on July 14 when he hit his 34th home…
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.NASA has said it will decide by the end of the month how it will bring home two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) when their Starliner spacecraft malfunctioned. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams took off for the ISS on June 5 as the crew on the Boeing-built Starliner’s first crewed flight. They were meant to be in space for eight days but found themselves stuck on the ISS after the Starliner’s thrusters malfunctioned. At a news conference on Wednesday, NASA…
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a controversial new bill into law Wednesday, one that bans face masks in public places except in cases of religious, health or cultural necessity. The ban, the first of its kind in the United States, takes effect immediately, with the goal of increasing public safety. The bill was approved earlier this month by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island. Supporters say it will prevent violent protesters from hiding their identity. Legislator Howard Kopel said the measure was introduced in response to “antisemitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks” since the Oct.…
Harmonised rules and arrangements defined for mobilisation and management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations Harmonisation marks step towards European capital markets union New rules take effect with launch of Eurosystem Collateral Management System, scheduled for 18 November 2024 FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank (ECB) has published harmonised rules and arrangements for the mobilisation and management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations marking a step towards further financial integration in the euro area and the capital markets union. The new rules and arrangements can be found in the guideline on the management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations (ECB/2024/22), which…
Two Qatari Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the Republic of Sudan, carrying 27 tons of relief aid and shelter supplies provided by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Charity, and Qatar Red Crescent Society, in support of those affected by floods in Sudan. Since May 2023, the State of Qatar has been operating an air bridge to Sudan as part of its support for the fraternal Sudanese people and its full support for their steadfastness in the face of the difficult circumstances they are experiencing due to the ongoing fighting. Distributed by APO Group on…