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**NED VS SCT MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS** The Netherlands will aim to take an early lead in the tri-series as they face Scotland in the opening game. Both teams are eager to start the series with a victory, promising a competitive match. The Netherlands recently triumphed in the tri-series in Nepal, which boosts their confidence. Scotland, having enjoyed a strong …

Following their 5-0 thrashing of Kilmarnock over the weekend, Celtic aim to give their fans another reason to cheer as they take on St. Mirren on the final day of the season. Having already secured the Premiership trophy, the Hoops are looking to cap off a highly successful season in style. Furuhashi, Kuhn, and Palma, who all came off the …

After a routine 2-0 victory over Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich aims to secure second place in the standings as they face Hoffenheim on the season’s final day. The Bavarians rebounded swiftly from their 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart and are favored to win Saturday’s matchup. However, they will be missing key players Harry Kane, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, and Kingsley Coman due …

Chinese stocks saw a significant rise on Thursday after a major city announced plans to buy unsold homes, which analysts suggest might be a pilot for a larger solution to the country’s property crisis. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong closed up by 1.6%, reaching its highest point since August. The index has surged nearly 30% from its low …

All three major stock indexes surged to record highs on Wednesday following new data indicating that inflation eased in April after a recent uptick. The S&P 500, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, and the blue-chip Dow all reached new record highs. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 3.4% increase in prices over the past year ending in April, down slightly …

Netflix’s popular show “3 Body Problem” has been extended with additional episodes ahead of its final installments. Instead of labeling it as “season 2,” the creators refer to it as a “renewed” continuation of the current season. This means the already successful season will now feature more episodes. The show, created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, aims …

The Marvel universe of The Fantastic Four is growing with the exciting addition of actress Natasha Lyonne to the cast. However, her specific role remains under wraps. Natasha Lyonne is well-known in the entertainment industry for her standout performances in Russian Doll, Poker Face, and Orange Is the New Black. Despite the announcement, her character in this Marvel comic adaptation …

The memoirs of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel are set to be released in November, nearly three years after she concluded her 16-year leadership of one of Europe’s major powers. Publisher Kiepenheuer & Witsch announced on Monday that the approximately 700-page book, titled “Freiheit” (“Freedom”), will be available on November 26. Merkel co-authored the memoir with her longtime assistant and …