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EV unit of China's Evergrande Group struggles with bankruptcy

Beijing [China], August 8 (ANI): The China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group (CENEVG), an electric vehicle production of Chinese Evergrande Group revealed that previously they had initiated talks with potential buyers, however, are now struggling with bankruptcy proceedings, Nikkei Asia reported. They stated that now, a bankruptcy process was initiated by some units of the entity that could dampen the buying process. Th

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Paris Olympics: India wrestler Aman Sehrawat set to play for bronze in men's 57kg event

Paris [France], August 8 (ANI): India grappler Aman Sehrawat is set to play for bronze in men's 57kg event after bowing out to Japan's Rei Higuchi in the semi-finals. He was ousted by the Japanese completely in the bout, and within a blink of an eye, the match concluded. Higuchi moved into the gold medal match with a 10-0 win by technical superiority. Following the defeat, Aman still has a shot at the bronze medal. Aman s

Sydney Morning Herald 

Lyles 'gasping for air' after loss

Noah Lyles received medical attention after he finished third in the 200m final. © International Olympic Committee

Voice of America 

Maduro’s repression turns on his traditional base: Venezuela’s poor

Venezuelan security forces have arrested thousands in the wake of last week’s massive protests by opponents of President Nicolas Maduro who say he stole the country’s July 28 elections. As Yan Boechat reports from Caracas, the latest repression targets Venezuela’s poorest, who until now had been Maduro’s main base of support.

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Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Saints, however multiple media outlets reported that Werner will earn more than $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed. The Ohio State product was selected by New Orleans in the second round (60th overall) of the 2021 NFL Dr

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Bears' Caleb Williams to make preseason debut vs. Josh Allen, Bills

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Top overall draft pick Caleb Williams will make his preseason debut on Saturday when the Chicago Bears face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Thursday that Williams will join the team's other healthy starters in competing in a "range of plays" in the exhibition game. Eberflus, however, stopped short of noting exactly how

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Report: Celtics retain multiple firms to facilitate sale

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Celtics are working with multiple firms to assist with the sale of the NBA franchise, Sportico reported Thursday. Per the report, JPMorgan Chase and BDT MSD will work together on what, once the franchise is sold, will be a multi-billion-dollar transaction at the highest price ever paid for an NBA team. A third firm, the Jordan Park Trust Company, oversaw the selec

Wildcats Youth Hockey Website 

Blackhawks’ 2024-25 Captain Candidates: Pros & Cons

There has been much (more) discussion this week about the Chicago Blackhawks captain vacancy. It has been vacant since last season, after Jonathan Toews’ 15-year reign ended in April 2023.…

The Daily Dot 

Jack Karlson of the iconic ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ meme dies at 82

The Succulent Chinese Meal meme, aka the Jack Karlson meme, comes from a viral video of the petty criminal's 1991 arrest during which he makes a dramatic speech about "democracy manifest." His accent, eloquent, and impassioned manner of speaking while he resists being put into a police vehicle and makes several hilarious statements became a sensation after it hit YouTube in 2009.

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Abcnews.com 

AP PHOTOS: Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans come together in Vienna after concerts cancelled

Police kept a watchful eye as hundreds of Taylor Swift fans gathered and sang her songs in the Austrian capital Thursday, their dreams of watching her perform live abruptly dashed. Three sold-out concerts in Vienna, part of Swift's Eras Tours show, were cancelled by organizers after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to attack her shows, saying they appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida. The Ernst Happel Stadium, where up to 65,000 fans had been expected... Читать дальше...