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Fresh images of the official 2026 FIFA World Cup ball have surfaced, giving fans an early look at what the world’s best players will be striking next summer.Dubbed the adidas ‘Trionda’the design nods to the three host nations – USA, Canada, and Mexico – with a crisp white base accented by red, green, and blue panels. Each colour is filled with dynamic patterns inspired by the host countries, while a red panel carries the adidas logo and a blue section displays the FIFA World Cup trophy emblem. The name itself blends “Tri” (for the three nations) and “Then” (Spanish and…
As a player or coach, chances are you’ve experienced a 3, 5, or 10 second violation.But have you ever heard of an 8 second violation in basketball?It is a lot less common than the other violations, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time to learn about it.This post will examine what the 8 second violation involves, some exceptions to the rule, and provide tips on how to avoid this turnover.What is an 8 Second Violation in Basketball? The 8 second violation occurs when a team has possession of the basketball for more than 8 consecutive seconds in its…
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two new areas to watch in the Atlantic, keeping hurricane season alive and active. Right now, both areas are tagged with low development odds. New this hurricane season, scientists are leveraging artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of tropical cyclone forecasts.FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross spoke with Ferran Alet, a research scientist who works with Google DeepMind, about how these powerful computer systems are transforming the way meteorologists predict tropical cyclones.Alet stated that unlike with conventional models that rely on extensive supercomputers and deterministic outputs, the AI approach generates multiple potential future scenarios…
Addressing the nation’s top military generals and admirals, President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for not sufficiently communicating how powerful the U.S. military is. “I said we have the strongest military anywhere in the world. I say it. You never heard Biden say that,” Trump said. Trump’s Sept. 30 statement came at an unusual in-person meeting of top military brass in Quantico, Virginia, and followed remarks by Pete Hegseth, secretary overseeing the Defense Department, which Trump has sought to rebrand as the Department of War. Trump is wrong about Biden. The former president praised the U.S. military as…
From the “OLX tax” and integrating tax and customs databases to repealing the so-called Lozovyi amendments and reforming state-owned companies’ supervisory boards: what “homework” from the IMF Ukraine was supposed to complete and where it failed. This was reported by Maria Repko, Deputy Executive Director of the Centre for Economic Strategy, during the presentation of the Monitoring of the implementation of the IMF program conditions and EU assistance under the Ukraine Facility for September 2025, according to Espreso. «The International Monetary Fund estimates Ukraine’s financing needs for the next two years at approximately $65 billion, which is a very, very…
Emi Buendia and John McGinn scored second-half goals as Aston Villa’s mini-revival continued at Feyenoord tonight. Having started the season slowly, Villa have now recorded three successive wins, two of which have come in the Europa League with Unai Emery’s men one of seven sides to have a 100% record at this stage of the league phase. After an end-to-end first half, Villa gained some control after the break and Buendia curled in the opener after 61 minutes. Captain McGinn netted his third goal in three games with 11 minutes to go to make the points safe. Martinez worry for…
Jon Scheyer has signed a contract extension to remain as head coach of Duke through the 2030-31 season. The new deal adds two seasons on his contract that was previously through the 2028-29 season. Scheyer previously signed a contract extension in 2023. “Jon’s remarkable impact over his first three seasons has positioned Duke Basketball for sustained excellence, and we are proud to ensure his leadership well into the future,” Duke vice president, Nina King, said in a statement. “He has delivered championships and national prominence, and he continues to lead a program built on character, connection and a relentless pursuit…
Just behind Imelda, another tropical threat has a low chance of development off the coast of Florida. Regardless of development, a stalled boundary and tropical moisture will keep things rainy through the weekend causing flooding concerns. Some areas could see more than a half a foot of rain. MIAMI – After being spared from back-to-back hurricanes, Florida will continue to see the potential for flooding rain through the weekend as the National Hurricane Center is tracking a new area off the coast of South Florida for possible tropical development.According to the FOX Forecast Center, former hurricanes Imelda and Humberto have…
In a leadership vote on Saturday, Sanae Takaichi is tipped to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Takaichi offers a powerful demonstration of progress and gender visibility on the global stage. Yet the substance of her politics—a rigidly ultraconservative ideology molded by her mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe—actively serves to reinforce, rather than dismantle, the entrenched conservative and patriarchal structures of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). In this way, Takaichi’s premiership will not be a progressive breakthrough so much as a critical test of whether a woman can only achieve real power in Japan by demonstrating an “over-loyalty”…
by Calculated Risk on 10/02/2025 08:11:00 AM Note: Heavy truck sales will not be available from the BEA during the shutdown.Omida reported that light vehicle sales were at 16.4 million in September on a seasonally adjusted annual rate basis (SAAR).This was up 2% from the sales rate in August, and up 4% from September 2024.Click on graph for larger image.This graph shows light vehicle sales since 2006 from the BEA (blue) through July (red).Vehicle sales were over 17 million SAAR in March and April as consumers rushed to “beat the tariffs”.Then sales were depressed in May and June. Sales were…