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Expect an exciting clash as Getafe and Atletico Madrid meet at the Coliseum for the local derby. Getafe, coming off a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Cadiz, will be looking to challenge Diego Simeone’s side more effectively on their own turf. Omar Alderete and Oscar Rodriguez are likely to be contenders for the starting lineup, although Juan Iglesias is still recovering …

Estadio de Balaidos will be the focal point for a much-anticipated La Liga match between Celta Vigo and Athletic Club. Celta Vigo, keen to climb out of the relegation zone, enters the game with renewed hope after a commendable 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. The home team will be without Carles Perez, Mihailo Ristic, Williot Swedberg, and Joseph Aidoo, all …

Sevilla and Cadiz will meet in a regional Andalusian derby at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Sevilla, aiming to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal, are expected to compete vigorously against the Yellow Submarine. Loic Bade is back after serving a suspension, but Sevilla will miss Erik Lamela, Isaac Romero, Oliver Torres, Nemanja Gudelj, and Djibril Sow due to …

Rayo Vallecano is set to seek La Liga promotion when they play against Granada on Wednesday evening in the outskirts of Madrid. Despite not securing a win in their last three league games, this match presents an optimal opportunity for Los Vallecanos to regain momentum in the national championship. The team will be without midfielder Diego Mendez, who is still …

The Seagull, a modestly priced electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD, has set the American automotive industry and political figures on edge. Launched last year, the Seagull retails for about $12,000 in China and offers a build quality that competes with American electric vehicles priced three times higher. A less expensive model with shorter range is available for under $10,000. …

Global stock markets showed mixed results on Monday, following a week in which Wall Street ended on a high note. In Europe, trading was relatively flat. The UK’s FTSE 100 slightly increased by 0.1% to 8,444.23, while Germany’s DAX decreased marginally by 2.40 points to 18,770.45, and the CAC 40 in France dipped by 0.1% to 8,210.88. Futures for the …

Several Federal Reserve officials have indicated that the substantial interest rate hikes over the past two years might need more time to effectively reduce inflation, casting doubt on the likelihood of rate cuts happening this year. A key point raised by Fed policymakers and some economists is that the higher borrowing costs have not significantly impacted American spending as might …

The recent discovery that the Sahara Desert was once home to lush grasslands and verdant pastures around 4,000 years ago has prompted scientists to delve deeper into whether Earth might experience a similar dramatic environmental shift as seen in northern Africa. A new study has shed light on how the transformation from what was known as the “African humid period,” …