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It's back! The first Marcotti Musings of 2023 is here, and the European soccer weekend offered up plenty to talk about, from Arsenal, Barcelona and Man United getting memorable, morale-boosting wins over their rivals Tottenham, Real Madrid and Man City respectively to more pain at Liverpool. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Also, Newcastle are for real, Chelsea picked up precious points (while also signing Mykhailo Mudryk, an Arsenal target) and Atletico Madrid's top four hopes in LaLiga are fading fast....

Arsenal take big step towards Premier League title, Barcelona's statement win over Real Madrid, more - The International It’s back! The first Marcotti Musings of 2023 is here, and the European soccer weekend offered up plenty to talk about, from Arsenal, Barcelona and Man United getting memorable, morale-boosting wins over their rivals Tottenham, Real Madrid and Man City respectively to more pain at Liverpool. – S...

In this file photo taken on April 22, 2022 US dollar coins and banknotes are seen displayed on a table, in London. — AFP The State Bank of Pakistan-held (SBP) foreign exchange reserves plummet to a near nine-year low as the cash-strapped nation made external debt repayments. The central bank released weekly data showing a decline of over 22% posing a serious challenge for the country in financing imports as Pakistan is in dire need of foreign aid to reduce its current account deficit as well as ensure enough reserves to pay its debt obligations for the ongoing financial year....

SBP foreign exchange reserves fall to near nine-year low - The International In this file photo taken on April 22, 2022 US dollar coins and banknotes are seen displayed on a table, in London. — AFP The State Bank of Pakistan-held (SBP) foreign exchange reserves plummet to a near nine-year low as the cash-strapped nation made external debt repayments. The central bank relea...

German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine. Thunberg, a self-proclaimed Swedish "autistic climate justice advocate," joined thousands of demonstrators who showed up Saturday to protest the clearance of the hamlet of Luetzerath, walking through the nearby village of Keyenberg and past muddy fields in western Germany. ...

Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine - The International German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine. Thunberg, a self-proclaimed Swedish “autistic climate justice advocate,” joined thousands of demonstra...

The CEO of the financial management company deVere Group, Nigel Green, has cautioned that the World Economic Forum (WEF), a major worldwide lobbying organization, will probably fail if it does not concentrate on regulating cryptocurrencies. Nigel Green asserts that the World Economic Forum will “spectacularly fail” if the agenda item for the Davos summit in 2023 on crypto regulation is not addressed....

deVere CEO says WEF must focus on crypto rules - The International The CEO of the financial management company deVere Group, Nigel Green, has cautioned that the World Economic Forum (WEF), a major worldwide lobbying organization, will probably fail if it does not concentrate on regulating cryptocurrencies. Nigel Green asserts that the World Economic Forum will “s...

CNN — History might come to view 2022 as a watershed year for American tennis, even with the retirement of the country’s greatest ever player. Serena Williams’ decision to hang up her racket felt like a pivotal moment, such was her dominance in the sport for more than two decades. But in the same year, her compatriots showed that the future of tennis in the United States looks bright....

Why 2023 is a year to be optimistic for American tennis | CNN - The International CNN — History might come to view 2022 as a watershed year for American tennis, even with the retirement of the country’s greatest ever player. Serena Williams’ decision to hang up her racket felt like a pivotal moment, such was her dominance in the sport for more than two decades. But in the s...

Comment on this story Comment TURIN, Italy — Actor Kevin Spacey was in the northern Italian city of Turin on Monday to receive a lifetime achievement award, teach a master class and introduce a screening of the 1999 film “American Beauty.” The sold-out events were billed as Spacey’s first speaking engagements since -era allegations derailed his soaring career. The two-time Academy Award winner lost his starring role on the Netflix series “House of Cards” and saw other opportunities dry up....

Embattled actor Kevin Spacey in Italy to receive award - The International Comment on this story Comment TURIN, Italy — Actor Kevin Spacey was in the northern Italian city of Turin on Monday to receive a lifetime achievement award, teach a master class and introduce a screening of the 1999 film “American Beauty.” The sold-out events were billed as Spacey’s first sp...

Islamic extremists claimed responsibility for a bombing of a church in eastern Congo as authorities said Monday that the toll from Sunday's attack had risen to at least 14 dead. The Islamic State group and its Aamaq news outlet issued statements saying that its militants had planted an explosive device inside the Pentecostal church in Kasindi and detonated it while people were praying....

Islamic extremists claim responsibility for church bombing in Congo that killed 14, wounded 63 others - The International Islamic extremists claimed responsibility for a bombing of a church in eastern Congo as authorities said Monday that the toll from Sunday’s attack had risen to at least 14 dead. The Islamic State group and its Aamaq news outlet issued statements saying that its militants had planted an explosive d...

Key Takeaways 3AC co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies want to launch their own crypto exchange. They are seeking $25 million from investors. GTX, as the project is called, aims to be a public marketplace for crypto claims. Share this article Su Zhu and Kyle Davies want to tap into the ballooning crypto claims market by launching their own exchange. The crypto community is not impressed....

3AC Founders Want to Launch a New Crypto Exchange - The International Key Takeaways 3AC co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies want to launch their own crypto exchange. They are seeking $25 million from investors. GTX, as the project is called, aims to be a public marketplace for crypto claims. Share this article Su Zhu and Kyle Davies want to tap into the ballooning cryp...

CNN — February 6, 1971, was a relatively uneventful day for US sports. Larry Costello’s Milwaukee Bucks swept past the San Francisco Warriors in the NBA, the Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres to continue an eight-game unbeaten NHL streak, and Arnold Palmer shot 68 to tie for the lead at the Hawaiian Open. Nothing out of this world you might say, incorrectly....

The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon | CNN - The International CNN — February 6, 1971, was a relatively uneventful day for US sports. Larry Costello’s Milwaukee Bucks swept past the San Francisco Warriors in the NBA, the Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres to continue an eight-game unbeaten NHL streak, and Arnold Palmer shot 68 to tie for the lead at ...

London CNN — A serving officer in London’s Metropolitan Police has admitted to 49 offenses, including 24 counts of r**e over an 18-year period, reigniting calls for urgent reform in the United Kingdom’s largest police force. David Carrick appeared at Southwark Crown Court in the British capital Monday to plead guilty to four counts of r**e, false imprisonment and indecent assault relating to a 40-year-old woman in 2003, the UK’s PA Media news agency reported....

London police officer admits to dozens of offenses against women, including 24 cases of r**e | CNN - The International London CNN — A serving officer in London’s Metropolitan Police has admitted to 49 offenses, including 24 counts of r**e over an 18-year period, reigniting calls for urgent reform in the United Kingdom’s largest police force. David Carrick appeared at Southwark Crown Court in the British capita...

A number of factors are behind bitcoin's New Year rise, according to analysts, including an increased probability of interest rates being lowered and purchases by large buyers known as "whales." Filip Radwanski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Bitcoin has begun 2023 on a positive note, with the price of the world's largest digital token up roughly 26% since the start of January....

New Year, new rally: Why bitcoin is up 26% this month after a tumultuous 2022 - The International A number of factors are behind bitcoin’s New Year rise, according to analysts, including an increased probability of interest rates being lowered and purchases by large buyers known as “whales.” Filip Radwanski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Bitcoin has begun 2023 on a positive not...

The two people behind the now-bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital are reportedly planning to launch a new exchange and want to raise $25 million from investors. The name of the new project will be GTX and will have a somewhat controversial relation to FTX. Citing two pitch desks, The Block reported that GTX’s name stems from the idea that “G comes after F,” in a clear affiliation with the failed crypto exchange....

Su Zhu and Kyle Davies Raising $25M for a Crypto Exchange: Report - The International The two people behind the now-bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital are reportedly planning to launch a new exchange and want to raise $25 million from investors. The name of the new project will be GTX and will have a somewhat controversial relation to FTX. Citing two pitch desks, The Blo...

CNN — Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has been discharged from a Buffalo medical center, his club said Wednesday, after more than a week of hospitalization due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during a “Monday Night Football” game this month. The 24-year-old Bills safety had been showing signs of accelerated improvement in the days leading up to his release from Buffalo General Medical Center in New York, hospital officials had said....

Damar Hamlin discharged after spending more than a week hospitalized due to a cardiac arrest | CNN - The International CNN — Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has been discharged from a Buffalo medical center, his club said Wednesday, after more than a week of hospitalization due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during a “Monday Night Football” game this month. The 24-year-old Bills safety had been showing sign...

Bills-Bengals matchup highlights divisional-round slate - The International The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals will meet in the AFC divisional round weeks after their regular-season matchup was ruled a no-contest after Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. The Bengals will travel to Buffalo to play the Bills at Highmark Stadium. Their Week 17 matchup was played at Payc...

PCB considering Afghanistan’s proposal to play ODIs in March - SUCH TV - The International Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has contacted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for an ODI series between both sides later this year. The development was made after Cricket Australia called off three-match series scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year citing Taliban move...

Bitcoin Miners Show Signs Of Dumping, Bad For Rally? - The International On-chain data shows Bitcoin miners could be dumping right now, a sign that could provide an impedance to the rally. Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index Has Shot Up Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, miners may be putting selling pressure on the market currently. The relevant i...

Disappointing Atletico drop more points | The Express Tribune - The International LONDON: Atletico Madrid dropped two more points in an increasingly frustrating campaign with a 1-1 draw at Almeria on Sunday in La Liga. The visitors went ahead through Angel Correa but El Bilal Toure pegged back Diego Simeone’s side, fourth and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona. Atletico should ...

Notable bets: How a $1.4 million bet to win $11,200 sparked debate - The International One of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history attracted one of the craziest bets ever reported: $1.4 million to win just $11,200. The bet lost, went viral and then sparked debate in the sports betting community. The money-line wager in question was placed with DraftKings on Saturday after the...

UN chief condemns deadly attack at DR Congo church - SUCH TV - The International The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned a deadly attack at a church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a statement, spokesman of UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric said Guterres has expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the people and govern...

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned a deadly attack at a church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a statement, spokesman of UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric said Guterres has expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the people and government of the DRC. Antonio Guterres reiterated that the United Nations will continue to support the Congolese government and people in their efforts to realize peace and stability in the east of the country....

UN chief condemns deadly attack at DR Congo church - SUCH TV - The International The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned a deadly attack at a church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a statement, spokesman of UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric said Guterres has expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the people and govern...

One of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history attracted one of the craziest bets ever reported: $1.4 million to win just $11,200. The bet lost, went viral and then sparked debate in the sports betting community. The money-line wager in question was placed with DraftKings on Saturday after the Los Angeles Chargers jumped out to a 27-0 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of the wild-card nightcap....

Notable bets: How a $1.4 million bet to win $11,200 sparked debate - The International One of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history attracted one of the craziest bets ever reported: $1.4 million to win just $11,200. The bet lost, went viral and then sparked debate in the sports betting community. The money-line wager in question was placed with DraftKings on Saturday after the...

Harmony hack perpetrators Lazarus Group recently moved $63.5 million in ETH, with Binance and Huobi recovering $2.5 million. North Korea’s Lazarus Group of cyber criminals linked to the $100 million Harmony hack recently made moves again. According to pseudonymous blockchain detective ZachXBT, Lazarus Group moved a sizable part of the stolen Harmony funds over the weekend. Speaking on this development, ZachXBT pointed out on Twitter: …...

Alleged North Korean Cyber Criminals behind Harmony Hack Lazarus Group Moves $64M in Stolen Crypto over Weekend - The International Harmony hack perpetrators Lazarus Group recently moved $63.5 million in ETH, with Binance and Huobi recovering $2.5 million. North Korea’s Lazarus Group of cyber criminals linked to the $100 million Harmony hack recently made moves again. According to pseudonymous blockchain detective ZachXBT, Laz...

LONDON: Atletico Madrid dropped two more points in an increasingly frustrating campaign with a 1-1 draw at Almeria on Sunday in La Liga. The visitors went ahead through Angel Correa but El Bilal Toure pegged back Diego Simeone's side, fourth and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona. Atletico should have won the game in the second half but Almeria goalkeeper Fernando Martinez made stunning saves to deny Alvaro Morata and Correa....

Disappointing Atletico drop more points | The Express Tribune - The International LONDON: Atletico Madrid dropped two more points in an increasingly frustrating campaign with a 1-1 draw at Almeria on Sunday in La Liga. The visitors went ahead through Angel Correa but El Bilal Toure pegged back Diego Simeone’s side, fourth and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona. Atletico should ...

A passenger of a plane from Dalian in China, heads to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test area, upon his arrival at Narita international airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan January 12, 2023. — Reuters Nearly 60,000 people died between Dec 8 and Jan 12. Experts forecast over 1m deaths this year. China's full-year growth is likely to rebound to 4.9% in 2023....

Chinese city dwellers head to hometowns as holidays raise COVID stakes - The International A passenger of a plane from Dalian in China, heads to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test area, upon his arrival at Narita international airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan January 12, 2023. — Reuters Nearly 60,000 people died between Dec 8 and Jan 12. Experts forecast over 1m deaths this ...

German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht attends a news conference at the Ministry of Defence in Berlin, Germany, on January 13. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters) German Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht has resigned, a ministry spokeswoman has told CNN, following growing skepticism about her suitability for the role against the backdrop of the Ukraine war. "The focus on my person for months hardly allows objective reporting and discussion about the soldiers, the German armed forces and security policy issues in the interest of the citizens of Germany," Lambrecht said in a written statement....

Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine - The International German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht attends a news conference at the Ministry of Defence in Berlin, Germany, on January 13. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters) German Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht has resigned, a ministry spokeswoman has told CNN, following growing skepticism about her suita...

On-chain data shows Bitcoin miners could be dumping right now, a sign that could provide an impedance to the rally. Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index Has Shot Up Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, miners may be putting selling pressure on the market currently. The relevant indicator here is the “Miners’ Position Index” (MPI), which measures the ratio between the miner outflows and the 365-day moving average of the same....

Bitcoin Miners Show Signs Of Dumping, Bad For Rally? - The International On-chain data shows Bitcoin miners could be dumping right now, a sign that could provide an impedance to the rally. Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index Has Shot Up Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, miners may be putting selling pressure on the market currently. The relevant i...

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has contacted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for an ODI series between both sides later this year. The development was made after Cricket Australia called off three-match series scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year citing Taliban moves to further restrict women’s rights. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expressed disappointment and said the board will take the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC)....

PCB considering Afghanistan’s proposal to play ODIs in March - SUCH TV - The International Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has contacted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for an ODI series between both sides later this year. The development was made after Cricket Australia called off three-match series scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year citing Taliban move...

A repeat offender stabbed to death a U.S. postal worker Wednesday in Oakland, California, just doors away from her home as she returned from working a night shift, according to her family and local reports. Dilma Spruill, 71, was walking home, as she usually does, around 12:30 a.m. after sorting mail at a post office and distribution center in West Oakland, her son, Miles Spruill, told KTVU FOX2....

US postal worker, 71, stabbed to death by repeat offender while walking home in Oakland, California - The International A repeat offender stabbed to death a U.S. postal worker Wednesday in Oakland, California, just doors away from her home as she returned from working a night shift, according to her family and local reports. Dilma Spruill, 71, was walking home, as she usually does, around 12:30 a.m. after sorting mai...