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Liverpool name Virgil van Dijk as new club captain

Liverpool have confirmed Virgil van Dijk has been named the new club captain , with Trent Alexander-Arnold taking over vice- captain duties. The towering centre-back was the natural favourite to become the new skipper after the departures of Jordan Henderson - who had held the armband from 2015 - and vice- captain James Milner - who joined Brighton when his Reds contract expired. Speaking to the club's official website about being given the armband, Van Dijk said: "[It's] a really proud day for me, for my wife, for my kids, my family. It's been a special feeling and I can't really describe it at this point. But it's something that I'm really, really proud of. "Obviously I'm captain of Holland, that was already such a huge honour, a proud moment as well. But also to be the captain of Liverpool Football Club is something that I can't describe at this point. "It's just something that makes me very proud and I will do everything in my

The ‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at the box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds the No. 2 spot

A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated NEW YORK -- A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated. Seven days after Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” conspired to set box office records, the two films held unusually strongly in theaters. “Barbie” took in a massive $93 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Oppenheimer” stayed in second with a robust $46.2 million. Sales for the two movies dipped 43% and 44%, respectably — well shy of the usual week-two drops. “Barbenheimer” has proven to be not a one-weekend phenomenon but an ongoing box- office bonanza . The two movies combined have already surpassed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm Comscore, call it “a touchstone moment for movies, moviegoers and movie theaters.” “Having two movies from rival studios linked in this way and both boosting each other's fortunes — both box-office wise and it ter

Offshore wind foes sue New Jersey and Danish turbine developer over tax break

Opponents of offshore wind projects are suing New Jersey and the Danish wind energy developer Orsted over a lucrative tax break the state approved for the company OCEAN CITY, N.J. -- Opponents of offshore wind projects are suing New Jersey and the Danish wind energy developer Orsted over a lucrative tax break the state approved for the company, saying it is illegal because the law was written to benefit only one entity. The lawsuit was filed Thursday by two residents' groups that are opposed to offshore wind projects and three electricity customers from Ocean City who seek to overturn the law. They say it gives Orsted about $1 billion in tax relief for one of the two windmill projects it plans to build off the state's southern coast. The state Legislature passed a bill allowing Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it was obligated to pass along to ratepayers. In applying for permission to build the project, called Ocean Wind I, Orsted had promised to return such credits to

Expert MLB best bets, picks and predictions today, 7/28 | Pickswise

TGIF, am I right? To celebrate, I’ve identified a pair of spots in today’s huge slate that I’ve made my best bets. I’m once again fading the White Sox, who are in the midst of selling everyone, and the Red Sox, who have caught fire in July. Let’s get into my MLB best bets for Friday, and be sure to also visit our MLB predictions for all of today’s Game s. You can bet on all today’s sports at FanDuel, America’s #1 sportsbook, which has a great new customer offer where you can bet just $5 and get $100 in bonus bets! Click here to take advantage of this awesome offer. Cleveland Guardians ML (-138) over Chicago White Sox Available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing All aboard the Fade the White Sox train! The Sox have lost 6 games in a row to the Twins, Cubs and Guardians, and it appears that things are going to get worse before they get better in Chicago. Lucas Giolito was the first White Sox player to be dealt at the deadline, and make no mistake — he won’t be the last.

Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir's main city for the first time in 3 decades

Thousands of Shiite Muslims have been allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three... SRINAGAR, India -- Thousands of Shiite Muslims were allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city on Thursday for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago. The participants, mostly wearing black clothes, beat their chests and recited elegies in the commercial heart of Srinagar. Some carried copies of the Quran to protest recent public desecrations of the Islamic holy book in Sweden and Denmark. Muharram is among the holiest months for Shiite Muslims and marks the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, and his 72 companions in the battle of Karbala in the seventh century

MLB Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Same Game Parlay: Austin Riley leads bounce back at +625 odds

All of a sudden, this series that may have looked uneventful or meaningless a month ago now has a little bit of juice. The Braves are facing a little bit of rare adversity while the Red Sox have ridden a very strong month to legitimate playoff contention. The Red Sox came out of the gates strong on Tuesday and the Braves are looking to respond. This will be a great night of baseball at Fenway. If you’re looking to have some action on this game, check out our Braves vs Red Sox Same Game Parlay below. You can also read our MLB predictions for picks on the side and total of every game. Braves ML (-155) Under 9.5 (-110) Austin Riley 1+ RBI’s (+135) Same Game Parlay odds: +625 Head over to DraftKings Sportsbook to bet on this Braves vs Red Sox SGP. DraftKings has a great new-customer offer where you can bet $5 on ANY team and get $150 in bonus bets regardless of whether they win or lose! Click here to claim this great sign-up offer. Braves ML (-155) The Braves are by no means in

Mariners vs Twins Prediction - MLB Picks 7/24/23

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Minnesota Twins (53-48) vs Seattle Mariners (50-49) Game Info: Monday, July 24, 2023 at 7:40 pm (Target Field) Kenta Maeda (2-5) (5.10) vs Luis Castillo (6-7) (3.12)

US pulls plug on authorization for lithium exploration next to a national wildlife refuge in Nevada

Federal land managers have pulled the plug on a Canadian mining company’s lithium exploration project near a national wildlife refuge in southern Nevada RENO, Nev. -- Federal land managers have formally withdrawn their authorization of a Canadian mining company’s lithium exploration project bordering a national wildlife refuge in southern Nevada after conservationists sought a court order to block it. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Amargosa Conservancy said in a lawsuit filed July 7 that the project on the edge of the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge outside Las Vegas posed an illegal risk to a dozen fish, snail and plant species currently protected under the Endangered Species Act. They filed an additional motion this week in federal court seeking a temporary injunction prohibiting Rover Metals from initiating the drilling of 30 bore sites in search of the highly sought-after metal used to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles. But before a judge in Las Ve

Grand jury probing Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election did not meet Friday: Sources

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The grand jury in Washington, D.C., investigating former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election is not meeting today, according to sources. The grand jury in Washington, D.C., investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election did not meet on Friday, according to sources. Court security confirmed to ABC News Friday morning that the grand jury would not be convening. MORE: Here's what the laws reportedly cited in Trump's target letter could mean for a potential indictment Special counsel Jack Smith informed Trump by letter on Sunday that Trump is a target in his investigation. The letter indicates that an indictment of the former president could be imminent. Multiple witnesses have appeared before the grand jury in recent weeks, including Trump's son-in-law and former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner. In this March 4, 2023, file photo, former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before at Gaylord Nat

US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to show fortitude in the face of higher interest rates Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with the labor market continuing to cruise along despite higher interest rates intended to cool hiring. U.S. applications for jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 228,000 for the week ending July 15, from 237,000 previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week moving average of claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, fell by 9,250 to 237,500. Jobless claim applications are viewed as reflective of the number of layoffs in a given week. For three weeks in late May and early June, jobless claims had appeared to reach a sustained, higher level, above 260,000. But the past four weeks, claims have retreated and the labor market remains historically healthy. Since more than 20 million jobs vanished when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, U.S. emp

‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered

You watch movies You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you're wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with actors and writers on one side, and studios and streaming services on the other — will affect you. We have answers. Do the strikes mean “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” aren't coming out? They — and all other summer releases — are still on track! Many flashy premieres have been canceled, however, or dramatically scaled down. Am I crossing the picket line by seeing one of those movie s? No, the unions have not asked fans to boycott productions, and are quick to make that explicit. Instead, the guilds have asked supporters who aren't members to post on social media and donate to community funds. Should I cancel Netflix, MAX or the 16 other streaming services I subscribe to if I want to show support? Nope, there's been no consumer boycott of any kind called yet. Some guild members have said watching their programs on streaming services — if they'

Yankees vs Angels Prediction - MLB Picks 7/18/23

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Los Angeles Angels (46-48) vs New York Yankees (50-44) Game Info: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 9:38 pm (Angel Stadium of Anaheim) Patrick Sandoval (4-7) (4.52) vs Domingo Germa

Wise n' Shine: MLB picks and NASCAR best bets for Monday, July 17

Good morning, Pickswise Nation! It’s a smaller slate in the sporting world on this Monday, but we’ve still got plenty of baseball to enjoy, and we also have NASCAR action, so let’s get straight to making your next bet better. About Last Night The legend of Carlos Alcaraz grows Sunday’s Wimbledon men’s final capped off a superb 2 weeks of tennis at the All-England Club, and it was World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz who upset 4-time defending champion Novak Djokovic in an instant classic on Centre Court to claim his maiden Wimbledon title. Our own Ricky Dimon finished off a stellar tournament of picks by going 3-1 on Sunday , plus nailing his pre-tournament future on Alcaraz at +350 odds! Wild day of MLB action Sunday marked the end to another eventful weekend of MLB action, and it was a solid day on the parlay front for the Pickswise handicapping team, as our expert cashed a +578 Giants vs Pirates Same Game Parlay on Peacock to start the day. Elsewhere, the Mets staved off a sweep wit

National Ice Cream Day (July 16th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? July 15th, 2018 July 21st, 2019 July 19th, 2020 July 18th, 2021 July 17th, 2022 July 16th, 2023 July 21st, 2024 July 20th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Third Sunday in July Tagged as Food & Drink Ice Cream What are the hashtags? #IceCreamDay #NationalIceCreamDay Have we missed something? I guess ice cream is one of those things that are beyond imagination L.M. Montgomery Ice Cream is without a doubt the perfect dessert ever devised by man. It’s rich and creamy, full of the flavors of summer while being made from the cold like the winter, and is perfect at any time of the year. Ice Cream can be used to make sandwiches or entire cakes, or just eaten as a scoop all on its own. National Ice Cream Day celebrates this delicious treat and all the varieties it comes in! Learn about National Ice Cream Day Ice cream has become one of the most popular dishes enjoyed by people all over the world. Therefore, it is only right that we have