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U.S. prosecutors have accused President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, of receiving payments from a Romanian businessman seeking to influence U.S. government agencies. This accusation arose during an ongoing criminal tax case against Hunter Biden. The U.S. Department of Justice made the allegation in a court filing on Wednesday (August 7) in Los Angeles, where Hunter Biden is scheduled to …

Towards the end of last season, Slavia Prague excelled in away games, winning five out of their final eight trips, helping them secure the runners-up position. In contrast, Royale Union SG struggled at home, losing four out of seven top-flight fixtures, giving them little cause for optimism ahead of this matchup. This season, both teams have been prolific, scoring a …

Malmo FF have now gone 12 matches without a win in the Champions League, and they have experienced consecutive losses since the winter break ended. In stark contrast, PAOK have been in excellent form, securing 18 points from their last seven matches, which has boosted their confidence significantly. In their last Champions League encounter, PAOK scored five goals against Malmo …

FCSB remain strong contenders for the Champions League title, bolstered by an impressive run of seven wins in ten away games this season. In stark contrast, Sparta Prague have struggled on home turf, suffering four defeats in their last eight matches, including a loss in their most recent game. FCSB have been providing plenty of excitement for their fans, with …

It’s fair to say that APOEL have been struggling at home recently, losing eight of their last ten Champions League games and failing to score in their last four matches. While Slovan Bratislava have also faced challenges on the road, they have only lost once in their last seven away games. APOEL have been consistent in their recent matches, with …

Tottenham are currently in better form with a win rate of 74.96%, compared to Bayern Munich’s 73.31%. The World Club Friendly matches have been full of surprises, particularly favoring Tottenham. For our Tottenham vs. Bayern Munich predictions and betting tips, we suggest a correct score prediction of [2 : 2]. We also recommend a bet on both teams to score, …

Twenty years ago, scientists discovered fossils of an early human species, nicknamed “hobbits,” which were only about 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) tall. However, a new study now suggests that the ancestors of these “hobbits” were even shorter. “We did not expect to find smaller individuals from such an ancient site,” said Yousuke Kaifu, the lead author of the study and …

Occasionally, stable parts of Earth’s continents rise, creating striking topographic features. Scientists at the University of Southampton have uncovered why this occurs by studying plate tectonics. They found that the breakup of tectonic plates triggers powerful waves deep within the Earth, causing continental surfaces to elevate by over a kilometer. Researchers have long sought to understand the formation of topographical …