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There are two notable exceptions to this year’s WNBA 3-Point Contest. Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, who won last year’s 3-Point Contest, will not participate in this year’s contest, the league announced Wednesday night. However, Liberty’s Jonquel Jones will compete in the event along with Sophie Cunningham (Phoenix Mercury), Alisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Marlena Mabry (Connecticut Sun) and Erica Wheeler (Indiana Fever). Caitlin Clark will not be competing in this year’s WNBA 3-Point Contest. AP Clark was selected to her first WNBA All-Star team during her freshman season and has…

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, At least 50 people have been killed in the month of protests, according to human rights groups.Article informationauthor, Basil Lukangarole, BBC News, Nairobi1 hour agoKenyan police have banned protests in central Nairobi and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing leaderless protests making it difficult to ensure security.It comes after a month of anti-government protests in which dozens have been killed, with further protests planned for Thursday.Nairobi’s city centre has become the epicentre of youth-led protests taking place across the country.The protests began against unpopular tax increases but expanded to include calls for President William Ruto…

(Bloomberg) — Asian technology stocks fell for a second straight day on worries about the risk of tougher U.S. curbs on semiconductor exports to China.Most read articles on BloombergTokyo Electron Limited, a Japanese semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer8035.T) fell 11% and is on track to suffer its worst two-day drop since 2015. South Korean memory maker Samsung Electronics’ (005930.KS) shares fell 3.3%, while shares of major foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.2330.TW) closed down 2.4% on Thursday.The drop mirrored declines among global peers overnight after reports the Biden administration had told allies it was considering tougher trade restrictions if companies such as…

If your biggest concern in headphones is air filtration, the Dyson Ontrack isn’t for you. In fact, the new over-ear headphones don’t filter air at all. At least, in that respect, it marks a significant change from its predecessor, the Dyson Ontrack headphones. zonehas fascinated and baffled the tech world with its combination of music playback and particle filtration. The device is, in its own way, a logical extension of Dyson’s existing product lineup, tying it directly into its home air purification systems. Whatever criticisms may be hurled at the Zone, no one would argue that the product at the…

It really wouldn’t be easy for humans to establish a settlement there. MoonBut new discoveries could alleviate some of the problems.Analysis of radar data suggests that gaping holes in the Moon’s crust could lead to a network of caves that future lunar explorers could use as shelters.Skylight”Its presence on the surface of the moon has been suggested for some time, but we finally have evidence of its existence.” “These caves have been suspected to exist for over 50 years, but this is the first time their existence has been proven.” Astronomer Lorenzo Bruzzone says: of the University of Trento, Italy.…

To play this content please enable JavaScript or try a different browser.Video captions, WATCH: J.D. Vance’s first speech will be a family eventArticle informationauthor, Mike Wendlingrole, BBC News, Republican Convention18 July 2024 05:19 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoPresident Donald Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, vowed in a prime-time speech to fight for working-class Americans who he says have been “ignored and forgotten” by the Democratic Party.The Ohio senator introduced himself to millions of Americans watching at home, recalling his humble Midwestern origins as he blasted “career politicians” like President Joe Biden.Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he claimed…

Touch, like other senses, is generally thought to decline with age. But this study is the first to show that age-related loss of sensitivity only occurs in hairless skin, such as the tip of the index finger, but not on the hairy cheek or forearm. The authors speculate that the exceptional sensitivity of the cheek throughout life may be due to our evolutionary history as social primates, for whom touch is an important means of communication.Like most primates, humans have a surprising love for physical contact: Less physical contact leads to higher production of the stress hormone cortisol, suppresses the…

Here’s how sleep manifests in the brain The waves slowly surge They move across the surface at a rate of about one every tenth of a second — or at least that’s what we thought.A new study in mice suggests that there are previously overlooked patterns of sleep-related brain activity that reflect the state of individual brain cells rather than the collective activity of millions or billions of neurons. Moreover, by using single-wire electrodes to measure these hyperlocal, sub-millimeter brain signals, the researchers found that parts of the mammalian brain can go into a brief state of nap while other…

Flash Sale Don’t miss out on this great opportunity Standard Digital Access $3 per year Already a subscriber? Log in A sick puma was euthanized Colorado State Parks and Wildlife Refuge The department announced in a news release Tuesday that a case reported by officials in Douglas County last year was the first confirmed case of the severe illness in North America. A startling diseaseRust disease, a usually fatal neurological syndrome in European domestic cats, is caused by the rust virus and is characterised by animals staggering, lameness and abnormal behaviour. It has also been found in zoo animals such…

CNN — Nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards, television’s highest honor, were announced Wednesday morning, much to the delight of “The Bear.” The hit FX series, set in a Chicago sandwich shop, received 23 nominations this year, breaking the previous record of 22 set by NBC hit “30 Rock” in 2009. In the drama category, “Shogun” received the most nominations It’s 25 this year. The all-time record for nominations, with 32, has been held by HBO’s “Game of Thrones” since 2016. HBO is owned by CNN’s parent company. While some popular shows from the past, such as “Succession” and “Ted…