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Emergency responders in Illinois came to the rescue of a deer that found itself trapped in a fenced-in soccer field outside of a high school. The Champaign Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers responded alongside personnel from Read more
The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions. Behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history – and their first Read more
This June marks the unveiling of the very first Michelin Guide Dubai and the Dubai selection 2022, with a total of 69 restaurants covering 21 cuisine types; 14 restaurants getting a Bib Gourmand; nine receiving a Michelin Star; and two Read more
Finnish elevator maker Kone (KNEBV.HE) said on Tuesday it will sell its business in Russia to local management for an undisclosed amount. The firm had already reduced its activities after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it said in a statement, adding Read more
A group of direct lenders led by Blackstone Inc. is providing about $5 billion of debt to help fund the leveraged buyout of software maker Zendesk Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter. The financing for the acquisition Read more
A Kansas couple vacationing in Las Vegas said their dog escaped from a pet hotel and ran 2 miles to their home, where he triggered their doorbell camera. Jeremy Henson said he and his wife, Sarah, dropped off their dog, Read more
Astar was born in debutant Matt Burton. An all-time game was produced by halfback Nathan Cleary in an arena he had failed to truly put an imprint on. A maligned pack dominated from beginning to end. It was New South Read more
It’s a little premature to get nostalgic for V-8 engines, but like it or not, the sun is setting on V-8s, and gasoline engines in general. Automakers are already shifting their development dollars into switching to electric vehicles, within a Read more
Bitpanda GmbH is eliminating almost a third of its workforce as the crypto exchange turned investment platform looks to weather a bout of market volatility and plunging asset prices. The Peter Thiel-backed firm will reduce headcount to about 730 from Read more
A Maryland man mistakenly bought two lottery tickets with the same numbers, unintentionally doubling his winnings when the numbers came up. Adopting the moniker “Annapolis Man” to protect his anonymity, the 39-year-old truck driver scored a total of $50,000 after Read more