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Croatia put in a strong performance, breaking through after both sides squandered first-half chances, and came away with a convincing 3-0 victory over the Albiceleste in the second game of Group D play on Thursday. It was an ugly performance all around for Argentina, as they struggled to get their stars, Messi and Sergio Aguero into the proceedings . Argentina did have an opportunity to get off on the right foot a half hour in, but Enzo Perez missed a clear-cut chance on a near-open goal with the game still scoreless....

During an interview with MSNBC Tuesday evening, Fontes, a Democrat, said that he believed this year’s election, which has been challenged by Republican candidates across the state, went “well,” with a few “bumps and bruises here and there.” “No election is perfect and real election administrators understand this,” Fontes said. “But when you’re dealing with not reality and fantasy and conspiracy theories, every little possible inconvenience becomes sort of this epic voter suppression, which is just nonsense....

McSally is one of several GOP senators who are seen as vulnerable in the 2020 election, as they are facing strong Democratic challengers. The editorial from the Eastern Arizona Courier was titled: “Profiles in Cowardice.” In the column, the newspaper’s editorial board strongly criticized McSally for calling a CNN journalist a “liberal hack” after he asked a “fair” question. Last Thursday, CNN’s senior congressional correspondent Manu Raju asked the Arizona senator: “should the Senate consider new evidence as part of the impeachment trial?...

The popular RM1.3 million ($410, 000) Asian Tour tournament has also attracted five members of Team Asia, who fought from the brink of defeat to earn a thrilling draw with Europe in the inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM in Malaysia earlier this season. India’s Anirban Lahiri, currently second on the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit, compatriot Gaganjeet Bhullar, Thai veteran Prayad Marksaeng, Bangladeshi trailblazer Siddikur Rahman and Malaysia’s very own Nicholas Fung have all signed up for the Selangor Masters at Seri Selangor Golf Club September 18-21....

Arknights is a mobile tower defense game released in 2019 that has blown up in time since, garnering a huge fanbase around the world thanks to its slick art style and striking characters. Both fans and outside observers alike have been intrigued by the prospect of an animated adaptation for some time, but understandably worried it would fall short like others. Unless it’s Fate/Grand Order or Princess Connect, getting quality animation seems to be a bit of a difficulty for these international mobile games....

Christian Taylor, a defensive back at Angelo State, a Division II school, was killed after police say he drove an SUV into the showroom of an Arlington car dealership early Friday, according to the Dallas Morning News. Officers responded to a burglary call from the dealership’s security company about 1 a.m. and discovered the vehicle in the front window of Classic Buick GMC, according to the Arlington Police Department....

One man who delivered consistently and played as per the narrative was Hubli Tigers star Luvnith Sisodia, who not only kept fans entertained with his boundary hitting, but his range of strokes laced with reverse sweeps, scoops and laps elicited more than just the occasional ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from the crowd. A youngster gifted with the skill of clearing boundaries at will and threading gaps to perfection, Sisodia was at his dynamic best in the newly-branded Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 competition, where he plundered runs for fun and scored the most boundaries for a batsman in the league....

Helmed by Sekiro’s Masaru Yamamura, Armored Core 6 takes place on the planet of Rubicon 3 where a new energy source has caused an apocalyptic event, razing the planet in flames. A half-century after Rubicon 3’s destruction, humans are once again fighting over control of this substance, where players take control of a mercenary pilot working for MegaCorps and resistance groups. And as a pilot of one of the titular Armored Core, many fans will no doubt enjoy showing off their machines to their friends....

As per the reports by various websites, including AppleInsider, and the Verge, the new ad slots include the “You Might Also Like” section of an App’s product page, and placement on the App Store Today page. To differentiate between organic and editorial recommendations, both the placements would be marked as ads. Apple says that the Apple Search Ads give opportunities to developers of all sizes so that they can grow their business....

The outspoken veteran cornerback on NFL Network this week submitted his contribution to everybody’s favorite debate: Who is the greatest quarterback of all time? Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, both of whom Talib has played with and against, are common answers. But the 30-year-old’s current teammate got the nod over the former. MORE: Brady vs. Manning: the rivalry in photos | NFL’s unbreakable records “Peyton Manning is the GOAT, greatest of all time,” Talib claimed....

As hostility continues throughout the region, with Israeli forces clashing with Palestinians, the staff’s message touched many people, who then shared it around on social media on Thursday. Journalist Emily Schrader was one of the many Twitter users moved enough by the video to post it on Thursday. The hospital where the video was recorded is the Emek Medical Center, located in the northern Israeli city of Afula. The hospital opened in 1930 and is now said to be one of the largest medical facilities in Israel....

The Indians, who were the defending champions, will now take on France in the bronze medal contest. France were shown the door 230-233 by Team USA in the other semi-final. In the women’s section, the troika of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhumita Kumari and Kirar Muskan led Russia initially in the semi-final match, but were eventually edged 227-228. The Russians now go on to face Chinese Taipei in the final while India and the Netherlands will fight it out in the bronze medal play-off....

Wonder why there are so many television programs about childlike adults (“Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “Ally McBeal”)? These reflect “the elongation of youth” by those who “loiter on the outskirts of adulthood,” dressed in jeans and sneakers like prepubescent children. Notice the cartoons for adult viewers (“The Simpsons,” “King of the Hill”). And the “juvenilization” of movies that attract undifferentiated audiences of adults and children (“Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones”). When children are regarded as little adults, adults become childish....

You don’t need to look too far to see why international friendlies are a problem for the players and clubs in football. Just look at Borussia Dortmund. Losing the last two of their center-halves right before a crucial game against Bayern Munich which could very well be a deciding factor in the title race. And what for? A friendly match? Add to that, the fact that the national coach rested a couple of Bayern players knowing this friendly to be preceding the all important Bayern-Dortmund match has kicked up huge controversy as to whether the national coach Joachim Loew is biased towards the Bayern team and thinks less of Dortmund....

This is because USB charging stations can also be designed to both inject malware and steal data from anyone that uses them. This is known as juice jacking. So how does juice jacking work and how can you protect yourself from it? How Does Juice Jacking Work? Juice jacking is possible because of how USB ports are designed. On a phone, they are primarily used for charging but they are equally suitable for transferring data....

Veronica Sance was irate. For days, she’d been monitoring the sidewalk in front of a prime South Los Angeles COVID-19 vaccination site, Kedren Community Health Center. And she did not like what she was seeing. “I was here on Thursday, Friday and Monday, and I was the only African American in the standby line,” a situation she described as “horrendous.” After securing a dose of the vaccine for herself, the 60-year-old activist who lives nearby returned the following week with a sign: “Go home vaccine chasers!...

No one likes a toxic gamer, but how do you know when you’re turning into one? Be on the lookout for these nine behaviors. 1. Cheating in Multiplayer Games Toxic gamers love to cheat because it allows them to beat players who are playing by the rules easily. They don’t care about getting good because they want to win at all costs. And if their cheating ways ruin the experience for everyone else, so be it....

Here are the top 10 best smartphones for kids for studying and attending online classes. Oppo F15 Powered by MediaTek Helio P70, Oppo F15 has a storage capacity of 128GB and 8GB RAM. The mobile features a quad rear camera as it main sensor and a 16 MP front camera an in-display fingerprint 3.0. Additionally, it has a fast-charging 4025 mAh battery. Vivo Y91C This smartphone has a 6.22” Halo Full View with a waterdrop notch....

Arizona. Sean Miller’s reinvention of the Wildcats subsequent to the Brandon Ashley injury ranks among the most impressive coaching performances of the season, though it probably won’t get its full due unless/until they reach the Final Four. Then everyone will take full notice of the fact Miller was resourceful enough to go from a three-big alignment with Ashley to a three-guard alignment with Gabe York joining T.J. McConnell and Nick Johnson....