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Moscow’s forces have been recapturing some villages and land taken in a Ukrainian incursion into Russia. The advances could undermine Kyiv’s hopes of pushing Russia to the negotiating table. Source link

NEW YORK — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton couldn’t immediately pick her favorite moment from the New York Liberty’s WNBA Finals Game 2 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. So here are some possibilities. Perhaps she will reflect on her first made 3-pointer just over five minutes into New York’s eventual 80-66 …

The plan was heralded by the Italian government as an innovative model to manage and deter immigration, and criticized by human rights groups. Source link

LOS ANGELES — Limpin’ lizards, here came Freddie Freeman, bounding around third base, barreling toward the plate like a car low on motor oil and short on brakes. He runs as if he stubs his toe with every step. He runs as if his cleat is filled with thumbtacks. He …

Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills. Source link

Two weeks ago, Uruguayan tennis player Pablo Cuevas announced his retirement. When it came, tennis fans the world over dipped into their memory banks in admiration of the modern master of the trick shot. With excellent hands and a huge amount of talent, Cuevas could pull off shots from between …

The proposals include a new loan program and affordable banking options for entrepreneurs, apprenticeship and mentorship programs and expanded health screenings, too. Source link

This article is part of our Origin Stories series, an inside look at the backstories of the clubs, drivers, and people fueling the sport. Zak Brown never grew up expecting to become one of the most powerful figures in Formula One. He doesn’t come from a racing background, nor does he have …

The state’s legislative Black caucus has asked the attorney general and a county prosecutor to investigate Tom Barrett’s congressional campaign for potential voter disenfranchisement. Source link

Moscow’s forces have been recapturing some villages and land taken in a Ukrainian incursion into Russia. The advances could undermine Kyiv’s hopes of pushing Russia to the negotiating table. Source link