Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale is having a career resurgence this season, his first playing for a team without “Sox,” in the name. Injuries derailed his final seasons in Boston, with Sale making just 31 starts across his final four years for the Red Sox. But now he’s gunning for the pitching triple crown, leading the National League in wins, ERA and strikeouts. The 35 year old has eight All-Star appearances, led the American League in strikeouts twice and has a World Series title to his name, but has yet to win a Cy Young award. If his form…
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Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.China’s President Xi Jinping has held talks with Vietnam’s President To Lam in Beijing on his first state visit since becoming his country’s top leader, according to Chinese official media Xinhua. The meeting between Xi and Lam on Monday signals the close ties between the two communist-run neighbours, which have well-developed economic and trade relations despite occasional strains over their competing claims in the South China Sea. The visit comes just a month after Lam took over in Hanoi following the death of Vietnam’s longtime Communist…
article The three recalled products are Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders, and BUTCHERBOX Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets. (USDA / Fox News) Perdue Foods LLC is recalling more than 165,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and chicken tenders due to concerns the products are contaminated by a foreign object, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced in a release Friday. The frozen products “may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal,” said the USDA. The recall extends to the 22-ounce packages of Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets,…
Pearson (www.Pearson.com) (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, has achieved a new recognition for PTE Academic. The Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative (CNRC) recommended that PTE Academic is included in the accepted tests for internationally trained nurses applying for registration in Canada. The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is a two-hour, computer-based exam taken in a test center environment that assesses four key English language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Recognized by nursing associations worldwide, including the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the US, PTE Academic supports nurses…
Sho Madjozi Previews New Music. Rapper and singer Sho Madjozi has fans buzzing with excitement after previewing new music on her social media page. Sho Madjozi Previews New Music The “John Cena” hitmaker, known for her vibrant and eclectic style, shared snippets of what appears to be her upcoming track, offering a tantalizing glimpse into her latest creative endeavour. In her post, Sho Madjozi sparked curiosity by captioning it “Free at last,” leading many of her followers to wonder if she was experiencing issues with her record label. The brief preview, posted on X (Twitter), features Sho Madjozi’s signature energetic…
Tai Tuivasa has millions of fans worldwide, but Howie Booth may have just proven to be his biggest supporter.As one of the three judges of Tuivasa’s matchup with Jairzinho Rozenstruik on the main card of UFC 305, Booth sat cage-side with arguably the most important job of the fight aside from the two fighters. As fans watched the Australian fighter get picked apart for 15 minutes in what was largely an uneventful fight, everybody in the building was surprised to hear Bruce Buffer announce a split decision. As the scorecards were being read, both Tuivasa and Rozenstruik were stunned to…
The eruption triggered a ‘code red’ warning for aircraft.One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5km (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft. The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early on Sunday, according to volcanologists from the Russian Academy of Sciences. They warned that another, even more potent earthquake, could be on the way. The academy’s Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released a video showing the ash cloud over Shiveluch. It…
article FILE – Handcuffs sitting on a table. (Bernd Wüstneck/picture alliance via Getty Image) LONG ISLAND – A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after burglarizing a bike shop multiple times on Long Island, the Nassau County Police Department said. According to detectives, around 2:40 a.m., the teenager allegedly attempted to break into Merrick Bicycles in Merrick on Sunday. He fled the scene before he got into the store, detectives said. After investigating, police said the teenager was also responsible for two other burglary incidents at Merrick Bicycles. The incidents took place on Friday, Aug. 16 and Tues, Aug 13. He…
K.O Cheers To New Partnership With Martell Cognac. South African hip-hop star K.O officially announced an exciting new partnership with Martell Cognac, marking a significant milestone in his career. The collaboration sees the rapper aligning with the prestigious cognac brand, renowned for its rich heritage and luxury appeal. K.O Cheers To New Partnership With Martell Cognac K.O has amassed a respectful reputation in the industry and beyond. Taking to Instagram, the Skhanda World boss expressed his gratitude and excitement following the brand ambassador deal. “Thank you to the SA @martellofficial team for bringing me on board as an ambassador for…
Guerschon Yabusele was a standout performer during the 2024 Paris Olympics. He helped France secure a silver medal following their loss to the United States on Aug. 10. The veteran forward played in six games for the home nation, averaging 14 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 52% from the field. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Yabusele is heading back to the NBA for the first time since 2019. The Philadelphia 76ers have completed a veteran minimum with the multi-talented forward. In Sunday’s edition of Marc Stein’s “The SteinLine” newsletter, it was revealed that Yabusele’s current contract with Real Madrid includes…