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USMNT star Gio Reyna has been named in the Nottingham Forest starting XI for the first time since his loan switch to the Premier League side. Reyna will start alongside Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White in a scintillating attack behind Chris Wood. Forest will see the game against Wolves as a chance to move away from the relegation spots with a victory. Likely starting on the left-wing, the United States midfielder will want to get beyond the Wolves right-wing-back, Nelson Semedo, and show that his move to the Premier League was not a poor decision. Forest were given a four-point deduction by…

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Everything you need to know about the race for promotion to the Premier League. The English Championship is one of the most competitive leagues in football, with 24 teams battling it out for a shot at reaching the Premier League each term. Arguably the most exciting aspect of the Championship season is the playoff stage, where four teams have a chance of securing the one remaining promotion spot. Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the 2024 Championship playoffs, including how to watch, how it works and more. What are the Championship playoffs? In English football, the Championship playoffs are a mini-knockout tournament…

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Eight people have been taken to the hospital with injuries, police said Six people are dead after a stabbing spree in Australia on Saturday afternoon, including the suspect who was shot to death by a police officer, authorities confirmed. The incident took place at Westfield Bondi Junction, a six-level shopping center in Sydney. New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb confirmed at a news conference that four women and one man were killed in the shopping center, and subsequently another woman died at a hospital. Eight others were hospitalized and are being treated for different injuries associated with the attack. A nine-month-old…

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Police say there is no continuing threat, adding that it was too early to determine the attacker’s motive. Seven people are dead, and others are in serious or critical condition after a stabbing rampage in a mall in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, according to police. The attacker, who was shot by a lone officer, was among the dead, and a baby among those stabbed. New South Wales Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke told a news conference that the attacker walked into the Westfield Bondi Junction mall at about 3:20 p.m. local time (1:20 a.m. ET) where he “caused harm” to about nine people…

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Costco sold over $100 million of gold during the first quarter, the wholesale retailer reported Costco is cashing in on the rush to buy gold as rate cut uncertainty and other market pressures drive up the price of the hot commodity. One buyer who purchased a gold bar at the wholesaler weighed in on the craze. “I’ve always been buying gold and silver. I’ve been buying it for probably 30 years now. And I saw a lot of reports that Costco was selling gold, and I haven’t seen anybody review it on YouTube,” buyer Blaine Silverman said on “The Big Money…

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Advocacy organizations have documented a rise in anti-Arab hate and sentiment in the U.S. since the start of the war in Gaza, leaving Arab Americans feeling unsafe and unheard. Arab American Heritage Month is intended to commemorate and honor the achievements of the some of the roughly 3.7 million members of the community residing in the U.S. But this year, many Arab Americans don’t feel inclined to celebrate. Instances of anti-Arab hate and sentiment have been on the rise in the U.S. since the start of the war in Gaza in October, according to experts, who have received an influx of reports. The…

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Michael Douglas is playing Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV + miniseries, ‘Franklin’ Michael Douglas is finding some common ground with a Founding Father. In a March interview with CBS News, Douglas compared what his interviewer referred to as his “third act” in life, to that of Benjamin Franklin, who became a Founding Father at 70 years old, leaving behind an incredible legacy. “This has been a great time for me, but I’ve been very fortunate,” Douglas told the outlet. “Catherine and I have been together, it’ll be 25 years come this year.” Douglas was 56 years old when he married Catherine…

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In a helicopter raid, navy special forces from the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps boarded and seized the MSC Aries, the IRNA news agency reported. Navy special forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps used a helicopter to board and seize a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It added that the MSC Aries was being transferred to Iranian territorial waters. Video on the state-owned news network, Press TV, showed what it said were people using a rope to drop onto the ship. IRNA stated that the Portuguese-flagged ship was operated by the Zodiac shipping company,…

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he ballot initiative should be known as ‘The Parent Replacement Act,’ says the executive director of the Coalition to Protect Kids of New York A New York ballot initiative, the Equal Rights Amendment, is facing fierce backlash over its vague language that critics say could prevent parents from having a say on whether their children undergo gender reassignment surgery. “Any decent lawyer will take one look at the Proposition One language and say, ‘you’ve got to be kidding me,” Greg Garvey, the executive director of the Coalition to Protect Kids – New York, a group “dedicated to defeating the so-called…

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Fox News contributor Leo Terrell called the viral image of a Black supporter hugging former President Trump at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A a “nightmare” for the left-wing media and their “false narrative” that Black voters don’t like him. Terrell told “America’s Newsroom” Friday that Black Americans “prospered” under Trump’s leadership, which is why their support is shifting away from President Biden in the polls. TRUMP VISITS ATLANTA CHICK-FIL-A, BUYS CUSTOMERS CHICKEN AND SHAKES LEO TERRELL: If the Democrat Party does not receive anywhere between 85 or 90% of the Black vote, there’s no Democrat Party. That photograph of that Black woman with President Trump is…

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Therabot, currently in its first clinical trial, uses generative AI trained on therapy scripts in an effort to create technology that bring mental health services to underserved populations. An experimental, artificial intelligence-powered therapeutic app that its creators hope will drastically improve access to mental health care began its first clinical trial last month. Therabot, a text-based AI app in development at Dartmouth College, launched in a clinical trial in March with 210 participants. In its conversations with users, the app uses generative AI, the same technology that powers OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to come up with answers and responses. The app also…

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Fortunately for Usher, he and his crush went on to date for years. It’s no secret that both Usher and Chilli have come a long way since breaking off their fling in 2004, but according to him, their love story started far before they even met. Essence recently named the R&B icon the “Sexiest Men of the Moment,” and as part of their spread, asked the hitmaker a few questions about his love life. During the interview, he admitted that his now-ex was actually his first-ever celebrity crush. “Imma be real honest with y’all today,” he begins in a clip. “Chilli was my first celebrity crush.…

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While Latto gets most of her attention from her string of hits over the past few years, she’s also no stranger to getting love from fans for her looks. That was the case again when she shared a new photo dump to Instagram earlier today showing off an eye-popping yellow outfit. In the pictures she’s sporting a shirt that reads “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” and she fittingly captioned the post “$UGAR HONEY ICED TEA 💿.” In the comments, fans churn out a ton of love for Latto’s looks. One particularly notable comment comes from fellow rapper and TDE signee Doechii. “The yellow…

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Across the country, city-led guaranteed income programs are delivering unrestricted payments to struggling households, including those ineligible for other aid. Conservative critics are pushing back. Just weeks after Kiki Ramos received her first $500 monthly payment from the Richmond Resilience Initiative, her car was stolen. “It would have been a big domino effect if I didn’t have this extra money,” she said. Her damaged vehicle was soon recovered, but without the additional cash, the 33-year-old pharmacy technician couldn’t have afforded to get it fixed or secure a rental in the meantime, given her $1,000 insurance deductible. That would’ve meant figuring…

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The anonymous alleged victim accused Trey Songz of attacking her at a house party in 2016. In February of last year, Trey Songz was hit with a lawsuit from an anonymous woman accusing him of sexual assault. The woman, going by Jane Joe, claimed that she attended a house party with the performer back in 2016 after meeting him at a nightclub in Los Angeles. The evening took a turn for the worse when Trey Songz invited her upstairs, where the alleged sexual assault took place. Atlantic Records, Trey Songz’s manager Kevin Lilies, and 300 Entertainment were also named as defendants in her suit.…

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While this wasn’t as directly as anti-OVO as Future and Metro Boomin’s first collab installment, Abel and Flacko just couldn’t resist. Drake is giving Thanos as rap’s biggest stars assemble to avenge his dominance of the game, his lackluster material… or something unknown behind the scenes. On Future and Metro Boomin’s new album WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, it appears that Drake remains a focal point, similar to its March predecessor. But instead of Kendrick Lamar stealing the shine, these new (subliminal) disses are via two former collaborators, admirers, and friendly colleagues: The Weeknd and A$AP Rocky For those unaware, Abel Tesfaye almost joined OVO…

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The group composed of tech workers will devote resources to influencing elections in six Republican-dominated states. Tech for Campaigns, a Democratic organization made up of tech industry workers seeking to influence state elections, is expanding its playing field to include six states where Republicans have commanding majorities in state legislatures. Jessica Alter, the organization’s co-founder and chair, said in an interview that beginning this year, Tech for Campaigns would commit resources to state legislative candidates in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas, in addition to swing states such as Arizona and Michigan where the organization has previously focused. The move…

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Wembanyama was unstoppable Profimedia Victor Wembanyama scored 34 points as the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Denver Nuggets 121-120 on Friday to upend the race for the No. 1 seeding in the NBA Western Conference. French rookie Wembanyama, who has produced a dazzling debut season in the NBA despite playing on a struggling Spurs team, was superb once again as San Antonio pulled off a remarkable victory over the reigning NBA champions. The 20-year-old from Paris led an injury-hit Spurs line-up to finish with 34 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks, underscoring his reputation as the most exciting talent to land…

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Several individuals wearing masks reportedly forced their way into the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday (today). Reports obtained by Naija News said the armed individuals believed to be Yoruba Nation Agitators were strategically positioned at various locations within the Secretariat premises. Some were reportedly stationed at the Governor’s office gate, while others were observed at the House of Assembly Gate and the main entrance. The presence of these masked men caused fear and anxiety in the area, with security personnel attempting to address the situation without success. The true identities of these masked individuals remain unknown at this time. However, law enforcement officers,…

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Caitlin Clark is expected to go as the number-one pick Reuters Caitlin Clark (22) headlines a talented Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft class on Monday, as the Iowa guard and presumed first overall pick kick-starts the next phase of her career. There are not many surprises expected, with Clark all but assured to go to an ailing Indiana Fever, after she broke Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old all-time NCAA scoring record this season and became appointment viewing in US households. “I’m eager to see players around (Clark) who can consistently see what she sees and finish what she delivers to them,” Hall of Famer and…

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