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Lugano have been in excellent form at home recently, winning six of their last eight matches, and they remain unbeaten in their last seven top-flight encounters against this opposition, winning three of the last four. On the other hand, Besiktas have struggled in their Europa League away games, managing just three victories in their last 19 outings. Interestingly, all of …

Ajax have secured eight wins in their last 17 away games in the top flight, and it seems likely that they will soon add another domestic title to their collection. In contrast, Jagiellonia are facing tough times in the Europa League, particularly struggling at home, where they have gone ten games without a win, including six losses. Jagiellonia has shown …

A significant piece of Indiana Jones history has found a new owner. On August 15, a fedora worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 film *Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom* was auctioned off for an impressive $630,000, as announced by Propstore. This iconic fedora played a crucial role in the second film of the Indiana Jones series. It …

The United States is currently facing its most severe summer surge of COVID-19 in over two years, leading to a significant rise in infections and hospital visits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), viral activity levels in the nation’s wastewater have reached their highest point since July 2022. As of August 10, the activity level in …

Kamala Harris laid out her vision for an “opportunity economy” on Friday, proposing tax cuts for most Americans, measures to curb “price gouging” by grocery stores, and initiatives to expand affordable housing, should she win the presidency. In her first major economic address as the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris pledged to introduce a new child tax credit of up to …

Poland is aiming to host the Olympic Games in either 2040 or 2044, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who made the announcement on Friday. Tusk acknowledged that it’s still uncertain whether this goal is realistic for Poland, but he expressed confidence in his ability to help make it a reality. “Considering the preliminary decisions and statements from the International …

Carlos Alcaraz vented his frustration by smashing his racket during a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday. He later described the match as the “worst” of his career. The reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion struggled against the experienced 37-year-old French player Gael Monfils, who has been a formidable opponent throughout his …

In a rare cosmic phenomenon, a “two-way highway” between Earth and the Sun temporarily opened, allowing an exchange of charged particles that illuminated the skies with auroras in places like Arizona, Arkansas, as well as parts of Australia and New Zealand. Auroras are typically produced when Earth is hit by a solar storm. However, in April 2023, an unusual event …