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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ films as a villain, and more Comic-Con twists

Marvel Studios kicked off its return to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford. Among the surprises announced Saturday: Robert Downey Jr. would return to Marvel’s films, but not as Iron Man. He’ll play the villain Victor Von Doom, or Doctor Doom, in one of the upcoming “Avengers” movies. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige says that due to this weekend’s success... Читать дальше...

The Hoop Scoop Online 

Salute to Brick Oettinger

by Van Coleman, special to the HOOP SCOOP

One of my best friends in basketball, as well as life, recently passed away. That friend was Brick Oettinger, one of America’s greatest high school talent evaluators and more importantly, one of the best human beings to ever grace the game of basketball, period.

Most fans of the game may remember Brick from his columns in the “The Poop Sheet, ACC Sports Journal, and Prep Stars Magazine”, enjoying his amazingly thorough and accurate player profiles... Читать дальше...

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

AI startups swap independence for Big Tech's deep pockets

It's the case of the vanishing startup: some of Silicon Valley's most promising names in the fast-developing generative AI space are being gobbled up by or tied to the hip of US tech giants. Breaking from typical Silicon Valley legend, generative AI won't be developed out of some founder's garage.

Calgary Herald 

'Crazy' round puts Korea's Haeran Ryu atop CPKC Women's Open

Moving day delivered at Earl Grey. Certainly it did for the leader of the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open and for a few now-contenders for Sunday’s title to crown a winner at the Canadian championship. Haeran Ryu carded a sizzling 8-under 64 Saturday for a 13-under 203 to switch places with American Lauren Coughlin, as the […]

Times Union 

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation amid rising China threat

Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats will meet in Tokyo on Sunday for security talks aimed at further bolstering their military cooperation, including by upgrading U.S. forces command and strengthening American-licensed missile production in Japan. The allies increasingly operate together amid a rising threat from China. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will join their Japanese counterparts, Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara, at the “2+2” security talks... Читать дальше...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Men's basketball roundup: Canada tops Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece

(Photo credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) RJ Barrett scored 23 points and Canada overcame a 34-point outburst from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat Greece 86-79 on Saturday in a Group A game at the Paris Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds for the Canadians, who held the Greeks to 39 percent shooting from the field. Even though his team lost, Antetokounmpo took over o

Haaretz.com 

Israeli soldier dies from wounds sustained in southern Gaza combat, IDF announces

12 children, teens killed in Hezbollah rocket strike on Israel's Majdal Shams, IDF says ■ Israeli army vows IDF will respond to Majdal Shams attack ■ U.S. condemns 'horrific' attack, reportedly 'highly concerned' over all-out Israel-Hezbollah war ■ Over 50 killed in Israeli airstrikes in central and southern Gaza, local health officials say ■ Officials warn that Israel's new position on Gaza talks could jeopardize deal

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Josh Bell continues power surge as Marlins clip Brewers

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports) Josh Bell homered for the fourth straight game and the Miami Marlins beat the host Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Saturday night. Bell's 14th long ball of the season, a three-run shot to right-center field, capped a five-run seventh inning for Miami, which has taken the first two games of a three-game series. The Marlins were playing their first game since trading outfielder Jazz