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Getty ImagesNew York City is pulsing with more energy than usual as the Knicks prepare to face the Spurs in crucial game five of the NBA Finals tonight.Hours ahead of the game – taking place in San Antonio at the Spurs’ home court – sports bars were already packed with fans excitedly chattering, mingling, and drinking mostly beer.If the Knicks win this game in the best-of-seven series, they will clinch the championship for the first time in more than 50 years.That possibility has taken over the city’s psyche. A river of blue and orange – the Knicks colours – courses…
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A vehicle’s temperature display reflects the environment immediately around the car rather than the actual outdoor air temperature, automotive experts saidDuring summer in the UAE, motorists across the country often see startling temperature readings on their car dashboards — sometimes 50ºC or even 55ºC. Many drivers are often left wondering if it is really that hot outside. Automobile experts said that it is not always true. Automobile experts said that it is not always true.Car temperature displays are not designed to measure official air temperature readings, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), in a recent report by Emirat…
ReutersMarius Borg Høiby, seen here, in January will join the court session by video-linkWhen three judges in courtroom 250 deliver their verdict at Oslo District Court early on Monday, Marius Borg Høiby – the son of the crown princess of Norway – will find out the extent of his sentence.Høiby, 29, will appear via video link because of unspecified health reasons, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape. He denies the most serious offences but admits some of the lesser charges involving drugs and traffic offences.Prosecutors say he should…
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites.The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago. But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy. The allergy doesn’t impact consumption of seafood or poultry.…
Getty ImagesTicketmaster is seeking to reassure Knicks fans that they can still attend Saturday’s Game 5 of the NBA finals in Texas, despite its limits on ticket purchases.In a note on its website for the game, Ticketmaster said purchases by those living farther than 150mi (241km) from the San Antonio arena would be cancelled and refunded without notice. Fans coming from New York to see the Knicks take on the Spurs worried they would be locked out.New York Governor Kathy Hochul posted on social media: “Knicks fans finally get within one game of a championship and their reward is having…
BBC / Andro SainiOn social media, many young Chinese leave comments to “virtual parents”, sharing stories with them and asking for blessingsDuring mealtimes, Vincent Zhang, a tech worker in Shanghai, has a habit of whipping out his phone to check on his “virtual parents”: a middle-aged couple online, armed with an endless stream of warm words for their imaginary child.In one of their most popular videos, the pair coos to the camera. “Are you tired from work and study lately? Don’t push yourself too hard. Mum and Dad know that you have endured a lot.”In the comments, many call the…
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PA MediaKing Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypastCrowds have gathered for the annual Trooping the Colour to mark King Charles III’s official birthday.The parade set off from Buckingham Palace, with King Charles and Queen Camilla making their way in a carriage along The Mall to Horseguard’s Parade. As royal colonels, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh rode on horseback, while other attendees included the Princess of Wales and her three children while the Duchess of Edinburgh travelled by carriage.The celebrations culminated with…
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