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July 12, 2024 12:44pm ETNew Sensation Paul Skenes of Pittsburgh Pirates He will be the National League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.The 22-year-old right-hander was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft but has started just 11 games in the major leagues.National League All-Star manager Torey Lovullo Arizona Diamondbacks He called into an interview with Skenes on “The Dan Patrick Show” Friday morning to inform Skenes and the public of his decision.”Paul, first of all, how are you doing? I want to congratulate you. I’ve selected you to be the National League starting pitcher…

The Israeli army issued an assessment that it had failed to protect the residents. BeeriIt is one of the communities hardest hit by Hamas attacks. Attack on October 7The attack left more than 100 people dead, dozens taken hostage, and destroyed much of the kibbutz.The report, released Thursday based on an internal investigation, said Israeli forces “failed to fulfill their mission” of protecting the kibbutz. A few miles from the border Gaza StripThis is because there were serious errors in Israel’s response to the attack from multiple directions.The investigation found that the Israeli military was not prepared for a “large-scale…

Expanding / Analogue is launching a new limited edition of its Pocket console, this time with an anodized aluminum body and buttons. analog Analogue has released multiple variations of the Analogue Pocket, a Game Boy-style handheld console that uses an FPGA chip to play old cartridges and game ROMs, but so far all of those designs have mimicked the regular Pocket’s black (or white) plastic shell. The company’s latest pocket might appeal more to people who prefer the sturdiness and durability of anodized aluminum over the cheap practicality of plastic. July 15The company: Limited production of all-aluminum analog pocket console…

Quick Factsname: Dragon’s Eyeposition: Uttaklev Beach, Lofoten Islands, NorwayCoordinate: 68.20987277137073, 13.499777198454572Why it’s great: White sand, algae, and large rocks give this natural formation a unique eye-like appearance.The “Dragon’s Eye” is a natural depression in the rocks along the northwest coast of Norway that resembles a reptilian eyeball. A boulder at the bottom of the depression protrudes against a background of white sand and layers of algae, forming the pupil of an eye.”The Dragon’s Eye is a natural feature that likely formed beneath the Fennoscandian ice sheet. The Last Ice Age” Frances Chantelle Nixon”This particular type of glacial landform is called…

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have recently filed lawsuits against companies selling compounded versions of their drugs, alleging trademark infringement. Novo Nordisk has filed 21 lawsuits since last summer. In June, Eli Lilly filed six lawsuits, following 10 lawsuits it filed last fall. One of the lawsuits was against a company selling compounded GLP-1 online, alleging that marketing compounded drugs as having the same active ingredients as its own products is “not just deceptive, but dangerous.””Telehealth providers and compounding pharmacies offering or selling unapproved compounded products claiming to contain ‘semaglutide’ are sourcing ingredients from companies other than Novo Nordisk,” Novo…

Scientists at Cornell University are trying to build one such, albeit uncool, piece that could prove useful. Sand Dunes In a new study published this week, a team of researchers presented a design for a spacesuit that recycles urine into drinking water, much like the stillsuits worn by the Fremen of Arrakis. The suit would enable astronauts to go on longer spacewalks, among other benefits, and scientists hope it could debut in time for upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars. During space missions, we already recycle our body’s liquid waste into clean drinking water. For example, last year NASA…

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Gregg Berhalter’s firing as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team, it’s probably this: When a respected coach says they need a year off from the monotony of a never-ending job, they probably mean it.That is understandable Jurgen Klopp will veto US soccer It’s been less than two months since we broke up emotionally. LiverpoolStill, in the Federation’s eyes, it was worth a try.The German is as ambitious a target as the federation will allow: a serial champion at the highest level of club soccer, a culture builder with tactical flexibility with…

July 12, 2024 11:55 AM ESTWimbledon, England — Carlos Alcaraz Though he’s just a few months shy of his 21st birthday, Grand Slam success is something he’s already experienced.Alcaraz, who is one step closer to winning his second consecutive Wimbledon title and his fourth major title overall, overcame a shaky start on Friday to win. Daniil Medvedev The semifinal on Centre Court was 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals to reach a second consecutive Wimbledon final and was delighted with the chance to win the title again. Mosaab Elshamy/The Associated Press”I feel like I’m…

Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Elon Musk’s social media company X is at risk of facing huge fines from the EU over transparency issues, such as giving regular users a “tick” that is reserved for verified users.The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm, said on Friday that X was “violating” the EU’s Digital Services Act, which came into force this year and aims to strengthen monitoring of online content.In preliminary findings of an investigation launched last year, the E.U. maskThe company was acquired two years ago for…

Juicy Tongue Twisters Amazon Prime Day Trade: You can capture the base, 13-inch M2 MacBook Air You can get it now for just $799. This laptop is getting a $200 discount in Apple’s Prime Day sale, and the discount applies to all color options, so you can get the model in a beautiful midnight finish. That’s the price for the model without AppleCare+; if you want this add-on, you’ll have to pay just under $1,000.This model is no longer the top of the MacBook Air lineup; it has been replaced by the M3-powered MBA, which is now our top pick.…