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In Miami, legal troubles are brewing over who will host the Copa America final.The operators of Hard Rock Stadium and CONMEBOL, the South American soccer governing body that organized the tournament, are facing multiple lawsuits. A few days after Sunday’s Argentina vs Colombia match descended into chaos.Fans claim that organizers failed to control crowds on match days, and that spectators were denied entry to stadiums despite paying thousands of dollars for tickets. In one case, fans claimed they suffered physical harm from the out-of-control crowds.Going deeper’It was inhumane’: Why the Copa America final was postponed and came dangerously close to…

Communities in the United States and around the world are facing a plastic pollution crisis. Plastic production and waste have doubled over the past two decades, polluting our oceans and poisoning the air in communities near production facilities, and threatening public health. The Biden-Harris Administration recognizes that pollution can occur at every stage of plastic’s lifecycle, disproportionately impacting communities with environmental justice concerns, contributing to biodiversity loss, and exacerbating the impacts of climate change. President Biden has committed to taking ambitious action to end plastic pollution across the entire lifecycle of plastics, and is working with the international community to…

Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by a widespread outage linked to CrowdStrike early Friday. Thousands of flights and rail services were canceled around the world, including more than 1,800 in the United States, and many other public and retail services were disrupted. Here’s what we know about the outage:What caused Microsoft’s global outage?The issue was caused by a technical problem at a global cybersecurity company. Crowdstrike The company said it had identified the issue with its software and was working to fix it. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software…

Flintlock: Siege at Dawn It probably won’t make it to the top of most people’s lists of the most difficult Souls-like titles, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging – especially if you’re not taking full advantage of everything the game has to offer. Games of the Week: Revivals, Remakes, and RemastersFlintlock: Siege at Dawn: of Kotaku reviewbuy Flintlock: Siege at Dawn: Amazon | Best BuyWhether you’re new to Souls-likes or a veteran, I think these six tips are important to know before you start playing the game. Flint LockA dangerous and secretive world. If you don’t search thoroughly, you…

Scientists have long dreamed of finding extraterrestrial life, but Venus’s harsh environment has made it an unlikely candidate. But two new discoveries have scientists excited. Astronomers have discovered two potential signs of life in the clouds of Venus: phosphine and ammonia, both of which are associated with life on Earth. of Guardian The new findings were announced by scientists at the National Astronomy Conference in Hull on Wednesday, July 17th. Strong evidence for phosphine The surface of Venus is extremely hot, at 450°C, which is hot enough to melt most common metals. The atmosphere is also very dense, 90 times…

Juliana Russ and Barrett Tryon 7 hours ago WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Williamson County resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), according to the Williamson County and City Health Department (WCCHD). WCCHD reported this is the first case in the county in 2024. The individual is reportedly in his 50s and lives in the southern part of the county. Taylor mosquito control after two positive West Nile virus samples WCCHD said 13 mosquito trap samples have tested positive for WNV so far this season. In 2023, 35 mosquito trap samples have tested positive for the virus.…

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)The Mars rover Curiosity recently surprised scientists by driving over a rock, cracking it and discovering that pure sulfur is abundant on Mars.Six-wheeled rover discovers sulfur Mars Until now, it only existed mixed with other minerals like magnesium and calcium. Pure sulfur is an odorless element that forms under very specific conditions that planetary scientists have not linked to the rover’s location, but it appears to permeate many of the rocks in the region. NASA statement.”Finding a chunk of rock made of pure sulfur is like finding an oasis in the desert,” Ashwin Vasavada, mission…

There is no danger to the general public. A mosquito virus that has been around since 1961 has been found in Nebraska for the first time. KETV Newswatch 7’s Samantha Pastorino talks about Jamestown Canyon Virus and how to stay safe this summer. Jamestown County Virus (JCV) was found in a mosquito collected from Lake Cunningham on July 25. The virus has never been found in Nebraska before. Dr. Lindsay Hughes, Douglas County Health Department Director, says JCV is rare but can cause very serious symptoms. Uh, about half of the people diagnosed with this virus end up in the…

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Jay Maidment/20th Century Studios/Marvel Third and last dead pool & Wolverine The trailer has arrived, and with it comes a glimpse at the series’ female characters, Lady Deadpool and X-23, played by Dafne Keen, who last appeared in the hit film. LoganIt is said to be the last song of Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine. As Jackman told the press, and as sometimes happens in the world of blockbuster movies based on comic book series, he’s playing a different version of the famous X-Men antihero. Ryan Reynolds…

Atlanta Dream All Star Alisha Gray She put in a dream performance on Friday night in the opening game of WNBA All-Star Weekend, becoming the first player to win both the Skills Challenge and the Three-Point Contest.Gray won the All-Star Skills Challenge, completing the course in 32.1 seconds. Phoenix Mercuryof Sophie CunninghamThe game ended with 34.5 seconds to play, with home-court advantage at the Footprint Center.The Dreamguard advanced to the finals with a time of 31.2 seconds. She and Cunningham (35.5 seconds) Brittney Griner, Marina Mabry and Kelsey Mitchell (Replace Erica WheelerI couldn’t attend the event Because the flight was…