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Sports.inquirer.net 

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after jeans row

NEW YORK — Chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a world championship event in New York after being fined and threatened with exclusion for breaching the dress code by wearing jeans. Carlsen was asked to change his clothes Friday at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after falling foul of the governing body’s

En.mehrnews.com 

At least 62 killed in South Korea plane crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – At least 62 have been killed in a plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea’s South Jeolla Province, local sources reported.

Maple Leafs Hot Stove 

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 5-2 loss to Washington: “There were probably three mistakes that we made in the game, and they went in our net”

Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, which dropped the team’s record to 22-13-2. On where the game got away from the team:  There were probably three mistakes that we made in the game, and they went in our net. We played a pretty hard game with […]

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The American Spectator 

Overhaul the Financial Regulatory System

The U.S. financial regulatory system is a labyrinth of overlapping, duplicative, dysfunctional, and costly federal government agencies badly in need of fresh review and overhaul. With the possible exception of the healthcare industry, there is perhaps no business sector more...

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«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

I really wanted Gukesh to win, says Lancers coach & former chess player Altenburg

Coach Valentin Altenburg, known for hockey, revealed his admiration for 18-year-old Chess World Champion D Gukesh, praising his calm and likable nature. Altenburg, who also has a passion for chess, emphasizes the mental strength essential in both chess and hockey, sharing insights from his dual interest.

Pix11.com 

Centenarian journalist Eileen Lavine continues to work at 100

NEW YORK (PIX11)—More than 100,000 people over the age of 100 live in the U.S. today. But how many of them are still working? Meet Eileen Lavine, a working journalist who was born in 1924. PIX11 News asked Ms. Lavine what the secret to her longevity is. “It’s being active, being concerned, and being interested [...]

The Hindu 

Locks and keys: The unsung heroes of security

It’s a human need to safeguard their belongings and our ancestors have always found a way to do so by tying simple knots from rope or clothes. Over time, this need for security evolved with the invention of locks and keys. These are everyday objects with a history of thousands of years and several ancient civilisations. Let’s unlock the past and learn more about the evolution of locks and keys.