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Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a thriller by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series. India crumbled to 155 all out with just 12.5 overs left in the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and will need to win the final Test starting in Sydney on Friday to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Set an unlikely 340 to win, India looked well placed to salvage a draw when opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant batted through the second…

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In the upcoming week, a token release of over $5 million will take place, featuring assets such as SUI, OP, ZETA, KAS, DYDX, ENA, and others.  According to Tokenomist, the first in the unlock cycle is SUI, with $263.20 million in tokens scheduled to be unlocked, amounting to 2.19% of its circulating supply. This event is expected to occur approximately one day from now. Likewise, $58.61 million worth of Optimism (OP) tokens, or 2.32% of the total supply, will be unlocked within hours. Then comes Zeta Chain (ZETA), with $31.22 million, or 9.35% of its supply, that will be released in the same timeframe. …

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Ukrainian strikes on the Russian 810th Naval Infantry Brigade in Kursk.Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communication capture Four months after racing to Kursk Oblast in western Russia to meet the surprise Ukrainian invasion of that border region, the Russian navy’s battered 810th Naval Infantry Brigade is finally calling it quits—at least for a little while. The 2,500-person brigade, one of at least two major marine units supporting Russia’s counteroffensive in Kursk, is reportedly heading from the western edge of the 250-square-mile salient to the quieter eastern edge and setting up camp in Plekhove, a village a short distance from the front…

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LAHORE: Arif Saeed was elected unopposed as the president of the Paki­stan Olympic Association (POA) for the upcoming four-year term from 2025 to 2029 here on Sunday. Khalid Mahmood and Ahmar Malik were voted as secretary general, and treasurer of the body respectively. Arif, who is contesting the POA elections for the first time, has been leading the Pakistan Rugby Union for over 20 years. Khalid Mahmood, in his fourth consecutive term as POA secretary general, also serves as the president of the Pakistan Box­ing Federation. Ahmar, the president of the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation, is also making his first…

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What qualifies a video game as “depressing?” The most obvious answer is that game you simply cannot beat no matter how hard you try, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. Instead, we’re looking at games that just have a pall over them, whether it’s directly from story beats or a more subtle vibe given off by the visuals, music or activities the player has to participate in.The games on this list don’t have a lot in common on the surface — there are big-budget action thrillers, smaller independent titles and at least one visual novel / deck-building game.…

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DataDance raises millions with Hash Global’s backing to shake up the world of decentralized data. DataDance, a layer-2 blockchain network focused on revolutionizing consumer data asset services, has secured a multi-million-dollar seed funding round led by blockchain giant Hash Global. This funding marks a significant step forward for DataDance, positioning it as a key player in the rapidly evolving decentralized data asset ecosystem and highlighting the growing demand for innovative solutions in blockchain-based data management. https://twitter.com/DataDanceChain/status/1873592389375582445 DataDance is dedicated to creating blockchain-powered tools for managing, analyzing, trading, and collecting data. By integrating Web2 resources with advanced AI capabilities, the platform…

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Looking for help with today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the … [+] puzzle.Credit: NYT In case you missed Sunday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: ForbesToday’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Sunday, December 29thBy Erik Kain The end is nigh. The end of 2024, in any case. We have today and then Tuesday we celebrate New Year’s Eve. In years past, that meant a great deal of merrymaking with friends, which often resulted in a rather hungover New Year’s Day. Now that I’m older and wiser, I’ll…

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Some of the key e-commerce customs changes that could go into effect in January include Mexico eliminating the de minimis threshold for imports from all countries except the U.S. and Canada. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexican government aims to regulate Asian e-commerce imports; Emerson Electric plans $22.5M factory in Chihuahua; Chinese firm plans $20M machinery factory in Leon, Mexico; and Investment firm constructing logistics center in Laredo, Texas.  The Mexican government plans to enforce new customs regulations affecting e-commerce imports into the…

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 27: Acting head coach Mitchell Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs … [+] instructs Julian Champagnie #30 against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 27, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs usually draw headlines for having Victor Wembanyama on its roster which – let’s be honest – is probably fair. However, another young…

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How do you talk about 2024 without mentioning artificial intelligence? This was the year that AI came roaring into the collective consciousness and promised to thoroughly rework just about everything human beings do. Related: Veteran fund manager issues dire S&P 500 warning for 2025 In 2024, shares of Nvidia  (NVDA)  nearly tripled (up 183%). The AI-chip colossus temporarily deposed tech giant Apple  (AAPL)  as the world’s most valuable company. So, what does 2025 hold for the future of AI? Well, if you believe Athos Salome, it will take a decidedly dark turn. 🎁Buy 1 Year and Get 1 Year FREE on TheStreet…

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