Braves turn rare 8-3-5 triple play at Fenway Park
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Braves turn rare 8-3-5 triple play at Fenway Park

ESPN News ServicesJul 25, 2023, 10: 57 PM ETBOSTON — The Atlanta Braves turned a triple play — the first in the majors this season — during the third inning of their 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.It also became only the second 8-3-5 triple play in MLB history, with the… […]

No fear for U.S., just confidence vs. rival Netherlands
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No fear for U.S., just confidence vs. rival Netherlands

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 26, 2023, 09: 39 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.WELLINGTON, New Zealand — From the moment the draw for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup came out last October, there was one match among the group stage games that stood out: The U.S.… […]

Coach McDermott: Bills ‘in good spot’ with Diggs
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Coach McDermott: Bills ‘in good spot’ with Diggs

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNJul 26, 2023, 10: 09 AM ETCloseAlaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the… […]

China needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth
Economy

China needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth

A China Resources property under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 24, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s slowing economy needs more than interest rate cuts to boost growth, analysts said. The People’s Bank of China on Tuesday surprised markets by announcing plans to cut a number of rates […]

Elliott to call for Southwest special meeting ‘as soon as next week’
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Elliott to call for Southwest special meeting ‘as soon as next week’

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Las Vegas on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Elliott Management said Tuesday it will call a special meeting at Southwest Airlines “as soon as next week,” shortly after the company put forward a sweeping board shake-up […]

Chinese yuan hits strongest level against the dollar in 16 months
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Chinese yuan hits strongest level against the dollar in 16 months

The Chinese yuan has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar in the last several weeks as the greenback strengthens and investors worry about China’s economic growth. Fotoholica Press | Lightrocket | Getty Images China’s yuan hit its strongest level in over 16 months on Wednesday after Beijing unveiled a slate of stimulus measures to shore […]

Going Vegetarian May Help Your Heart and Lower Diabetes Risk
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Going Vegetarian May Help Your Heart and Lower Diabetes Risk

July 26, 2023 – Ditching meat and eating vegetarian may lower your cholesterol, help you lose weight, and improve your blood sugar control, new research shows. Those benefits help those of us with heart or other vascular diseases, or are at a high risk of having them. The findings were published this week in the journal JAMA… […]

Protecting Your Eyes and Ears During the Summertime
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Protecting Your Eyes and Ears During the Summertime

July 26, 2023 – Summer is a time of fun and enjoyment, vacations, camp, and family trips. But many popular activities of summer, such as swimming, can have safety risks, especially to the eyes and ears.Usiwoma Abugo, MD, an ophthalmologist in Norfolk, VA, and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, shares the story… […]