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Let others shrug at this latest accomplishment, as if all it signified were merely another chance at another in a long line of trophies. Williams is not shy about saying she, for one, is impressed by this. Rightly so. For it was only about 10 months ago she was having a baby and then dealing with a serious health scare that followed. Even after all of that, even after more than a year away from the game, even in only the fourth tournament of her comeback, Williams showed she’s still capable of dominance....

Williams, 37, was due to face Zarina Diyas in Cincinnati on Tuesday, but pulled out as she continues to struggle with her back. The 23-time grand slam champion retired during the Rogers Cup final against Bianca Andreescu on Sunday due to back spasms. “I came to Mason on Sunday and have tried everything to be ready to play tonight, and was still hopeful after my practice this morning,” two-time champion Williams said....

In a viral Reddit post published on r/AmITheA**hole, Redditor u/Jamnicadrink (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) detailed his dicey past and explained how his stepson’s 16th birthday gift quickly became a point of contention with his ex-wife and their two teenage children. Titled, “[Am I the a**hole] for getting a car for my stepson, and not my bio kids?” the post has received nearly 7,000 votes and 1,700 comments in the last day....

On Thursday, a King County Superior court judge ruled that five news outlets—The Seattle Times and TV stations KIRO 7, KOMO 4, KING 5 and KCPQ 13—would have to comply with a subpoena and turn photos of protesters involved in a May 30 demonstration that turned violent over to the Seattle Police Department (SPD). King County Superior Court Judge Nelson Lee said he agreed with the police department that that news outlets’ photos and videos could aid in the arrest of those behind the alleged arson of SPD vehicles, as well as the theft of police guns....

Six coaches made the top 25, and that includes three national championship coaches in Alabama’s Nick Saban, Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher and LSU’s Ed Orgeron. Saban is a no-doubt pick at No. 1 after winning his seventh national championship in 2020. Fisher moved up the overall rankings, and Orgeron moved down. That’s not all. Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Florida’s Dan Mullen and Kentucky’s Mark Stoops also made the top 25, and Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin just missed....

Half of that is true. Oklahoma is firmly in college football’s uppercrust. Six straight Big 12 titles. Four college football playoff appearances. Fifteen top 10 finishes since 2000. Seven Heismans, including four this century. Texas? Not so much. BENDER: The Big 12’s best realignment options Sure, Texas has money, slick uniforms, an awesome logo and is located in a cool city. But the on-field performance does not match the reverence with which the “brand” of Texas is breathlessly discussed....

“The information we got at the front end of this thing wasn’t perfect and has led us now to a place where much of the challenge we face today has put us behind the curve,” Pompeo said during a Friday interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box. “And that’s not the way infectious disease doctors tell me it should work. It’s not the way America works with the transparency and openness and the sharing of information that needs to take place....

But after years of detective work and long conversations with her ailing father, Franks eventually pieced together most of his story. Fluent in German, he was a spy and occasionally an assassin. The Nazi cap was part of his disguise as a member of the Waffen SS, worn the night he broke into a Gestapo headquarters and killed a guard while looking for files with the names of people wanted by the Nazis....

It’s not likely that anyone will go to jail for outing Valerie Plame Wilson as an undercover spy for the Central Intelligence Agency. But the leak–from unnamed “senior administration officials,” allegedly in retribution for her husband’s accusing the Bushies of “twisting” intelligence–has stirred a scandal that casts light on a dark side of the Bush administration. All presidents deplore leaks in the strongest terms, and then wink at (or, in some cases, personally authorize) leaks that serve their purposes....

Over soft drinks, his visitors warned the president that the allies were complaining about the new administration’s “unilateralism,” America’s apparent determination to go it alone in the world. Bush acknowledged he had “gotten off on the wrong foot” with the Europeans, and in a rare reference to his father’s presidency he talked about fulfilling No. 41’s vision of a Europe “whole and free.” But the president was adamant about his intention to push ahead with missile defense....

As Chinese President Jiang Zemin and President Bill Clinton prepare for a much heralded summit in Washington at the end of this month, Americans are viewing the visit against a backdrop of vivid images of political and cultural persecution. And, with five new anti-China bills making their way through Congress, many legislators seem intent on vilifying China’s leaders. Something is wrong with this picture. I have lived and worked in Beijing, China, for the past four years, and the reality of the China I see every day couldn’t be more different from what I have seen in movies and heard on the news here in the United States....

The Australian enjoyed a run to the China Open final last week, only to be outclassed by Rafael Nadal after appearing to be negatively affected by a line call going against him in the opening game. In the wake of that defeat, Kyrgios revealed that his charitable foundation to help disadvantaged and underprivileged children has given him a fresh focus to motivate himself. But there was little sign of the 22-year-old turning over a new leaf as he shook hands with Johnson and promptly walked off court after losing the first set on a tie-break....

Now, before those pitchforks come out, there were indeed games that had stories popular to this day. However, those games mostly came in the latter half of the decade. Games such as Final Fantasy 7 and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time were revolutionary and changed the landscape of gaming. That being said, taking a look at Sega games in the early years of that time, games often had just a paragraph of story on the back of the box for a story....

Highlighting the new wave of Sega Genesis Mini confirmed games are two games that stand in stark contrast and yet will likely conjure similar feelings of nostalgia. The first is the iconic tile-matching game Tetris, which admittedly isn’t often associated with Sega or the Genisis. The second is Sega’s own tile-matching game that did its very best to recreate the feeling of Tetris while standing on its own. Ask a Sega fan and they might even say it’s better than Tetris....

The CE for Aliens: Colonial Marines will retail at $99.99 USD and features a multitude of content. The most impressive is the resin Powerloader figurine, showcasing the iconic vehicle from Jim Cameron’s Aliens. The Powerloader will come in a box that resembles a Xenomorph Hive. Also included is a USCM dossier, so gamers can pretend they’re a certified Colonial Marine! The dossier includes a mission brief, USS Sephora Schematic, Recruitment Card, LV-426 Recon Photo, USCM Iron-on Badges and a USCM Graduation Certificate....

The wicket-keeper batsman blasted a 43-ball 84 to lay the foundation of New Zealand’s 219-6 against India at the Westpac Stadium. His explosive innings gave ample display of his talent and for New Zealand another option when it comes to taking a specialist back-up keeper at the World Cup. However, Seifert said he isn’t worrying too much about the World Cup. “I just go out, do what I do, and hey, if that gets me over the line, brilliant, you know, but still being young, you know, (I’ve) still got time on my side,” the 24-year-old said in his post-match press conference....

Players will encounter O’Rin of the Water on their way through the Mibu Village late in Sekiro’s story. She will be on the path towards the first Corrupted Monk boss, which is a boss fight necessary to unlocking the main Sekiro ending. O’Rin of the Water Boss Fight Initially, players can go up to O’Rin of the Water and hear her story but eventually, they will have the option to fight her....

The pop-up café was launched on Great Castle Street in London. Space NK described the Rare Beauty location as an: To promote the trendy café in the city, Selena Gomez advertised the brand around London by wrapping taxis and buses with the brand’s logo and her face. What inspired Selena to open Rare Beauty Café While describing her brand’s ideology, she told Create & Cultivate that: She shared her experience with feeling more comfortable in her own skin, which made her want to create a brand that would reach “as many people as possible with this message....

Suggested read: New Launches by Apple| New iPhone 14s without Physical Sim Cards iPhone 13 price drop in India The base variant of the Apple iPhone 13 is available at a 9% discount on Flipkart. Well, during the Diwali sale, the discount was more on Flipkart as the device was available for Rs. 59,900 when the MRP is Rs. 69,900. Presently, the price is set at Rs. 62,999. Also read: https://zeenews....

Progressive Democrats have pushed for the $15 minimum wage, which is backed by President Joe Biden, to be passed as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that will provide further COVID-19 relief amid the ongoing pandemic. But the Senate parliamentarian ruled last week that the wage hike doesn’t fit with the complicated rules governing the budget reconciliation process. The White House has said the president is “disappointed,” but accepted the decision....