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State statistics showed that over 87,500 Russians died of the virus just in November, breaking the country’s record of most deaths reported in a month. Though COVID-19 statistics from Reuters show average daily infections have fallen since the November peaks, many health experts worry what effect the highly contagious Omicron variant will have on Russia’s case numbers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Russia has the ninth highest population in the world....

Downs, 17, didn’t just beat Boudia, he beat the entire field to grab one of the U.S. quotas. “I had no expectations going into this competition, just to have fun and that’s exactly what I did and made the Olympic team,” Downs said after winning Sunday’s final. “I’m only 17-years-old. I still have so much to go for, but making the Olympic team at 17, it’s unreal.” Boudia finished just outside of the Olympic qualifiers....

Nine of the bodies had been displayed over a bridge, with another seven bodies found underneath a nearby pedestrian overpass. Another three victims were found dismembered along the street. All victims had been shot to death before their bodies were put on display. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) took credit for the murders. Members of the cartel allegedly hung a banner near some of the victims, saying that those killed had helped the cartel’s rivals....

For decades, the Thriftmaster has been widely celebrated as a durable, utilitarian mode of transport. ICON has evolved the classic with state-of-the-art upgrades that have been subtly integrated throughout the truck’s design. “Our New School Thriftmaster presents a disarming duality found in all the very best sleepers. At first glance, this is a beautifully restored 1952 pick-up, but underneath it all is a vehicle with power and handling that is absolutely off the charts,” said ICON 4x4 founder Jonathan Ward....

Born in 1936, Bhatia completed his early education from the Lawrence School in Sanawar. He then went on to become a Rhodes scholar from the Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Bhatia ran in the 5000m and marathon events for India at the Rome Olympics in 1960 and was a contemporary of the great ‘Flying Sikh’ Milka Singh. “I would call it passing of a legend,” Milkha said. “He was a perfect gentleman and a good athlete....

This excerpt is from the author’s book titled The Big Book of World Cup Cricket The International Cricket Conference (ICC), now known as International Cricket Council, approved a proposal on 25 July 1973 to hold a limited-overs World Cup tournament. Hardly could anyone have imagined what a mega event this would become right from its inception. When the World Cup first began in 1975, scarcely two years before the centenary of Test matches, one-day cricket was a vastly different game....

The members of the Election Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council (GCC) Executive Committee, along with the members of the Election Infrastructure Sector Coordinate Council (SCC), released the joint statement responding indirectly to Trump’s claims. Both committees fall under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). “The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history,” the statement reads. “Right now, across the country, election officials are reviewing and double checking the entire election process prior to finalizing the result....

Below, we’ll show you some of the ways to put two pictures together on your iPhone or iPad. How to Combine Photos on an iPhone Using Layout One of the best ways to put photos side-by-side on an iPhone is by using the free Layout app, which is one of the best photo collage apps because the user interface is clean, simple, and easy to use. Layout comes from the developers of Instagram and provides various ways to combine photos on your iPhone....

1. Disable Spotify at Startup From Spotify’s Settings Spotify opening up at startup is not really a big deal, especially if setting up some good music is the first step in your workflow. However, when you’re busy or rushing to finish a task, the last thing that you want is another nuisance window appearing. You just need to tweak a setting in Spotify itself to prevent the music app from suddenly popping up at your Mac’s startup:...

According to Chris Wheeler of the Daily Mail (via UtdDistrict), both Jones and Van de Beek will try to move out of Old Trafford in January. The report does not come as much of a shock as the duo have been on the fringes at Manchester United over the last few years. Jones joined Manchester United from Blackburn back in 2011. He instantly became a crucial part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, making 42 appearances across all competitions in his maiden season....

Vince McMahon and co would be trying to sign Kenny Omega, as he has been on WWE’s radar for a long time, and this is the golden opportunity to sign him. On the other hand, Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks’ All Elite Wrestling would be looking to make their roster more star-studded by signing Kenny Omega. WWE’s former superstars like Chris Jericho, Neville, and Stardust (Cody Rhodes) are a part of the new wrestling promotion which was founded in November 2018....

This summer saw some amazing deals completed. Top clubs all across Europe spent crazy amounts of money to get the players they thought would improve their team and make their squads complete. Also read: The 20 most expensive signings of all-time in football The transfer record was broken this window thanks to the transfer of Paul Pogba, but surprisingly he was not the most overpriced signing of this window. The CIES football observatory has drawn up a list of the 20 most overpriced signings based on their estimated market value and the actual money that was paid for them....

Dr. Jerry Klein, the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) chief veterinary officer, says dogs can be a good addition to almost any family with children, but there are certain factors to consider. “Dogs teach kids about responsibility and the importance of taking care of a pet,” he tells Newsweek. “When choosing a dog for your family, it’s important to consider your lifestyle and the ages of your children. “If a child is too young, a delicate dog would not be a good match for a rambunctious two to six-year-old....

That is, Lloyd Carr’s first game as Michigan’s head coach on Aug. 26, 1995. No. 14 Michigan played No. 17 Virginia at Michigan Stadium in the Pigskin Classic that day, a tricky game that didn’t go well early. The Cavaliers, led by Tiki and Ronde Barber, took a 17-0 lead in the fourth quarter. MORE: Memorable coaching debuts | ‘Endzone’ review | Bowl projections The Wolverines, however, rallied behind quarterback Scott Dreisbach, who threw the game-winning touchdown pass on a corner route to Mercury Hayes as time expired....

Best Free Ad Blocking Extensions for Chrome Building on its reputation as a strong performance browser, it enjoys an approximate 65% market share on Personal Computers, Tablets, and smartphones combined. Having access to such a big market, it became one of the best sources for marketers to reach their products and services to the people. Hence, in order to maintain its reputation of being a strong user interface, it began to look for the best AdBlock Chrome extensions to ensure the safety and privacy of its users....

Whether you need your preferred writing program or rely on desktop management apps to stay productive, portable apps for Windows are some of the most useful out there. Here is a collection of portable apps that students can’t pass up. Free Portable Apps for General Tasks Let’s start off by having a look at portable apps that will cover a range of general computing tasks relevant to any student....

Washington, D.C. also saw its highest weekly increase in deaths over the last week, with 82 new cases reported between April 24 and 30, according to data compiled by the COVID Tracking Project. Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio and Washington state have reported between 150 and 375 new deaths since April 24. While states like Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Mexico, South Carolina and South Dakota have not been as significantly affected by the virus as states with the country’s highest tallies, each of the eight states saw their highest weekly increases in COVID-19 deaths over the last week, with new statewide deaths ranging from 11 to 94....

The 16-year-old was surfing a heavy break known as “Box by Box” when he got knocked over and hit his head on a reef. A post shared by Zander Venezia (@zandervenezia) on Aug 19, 2017 at 8:14am PDT MORE: How Florida’s CFB teams are being affected by Hurricane Irma A post shared by Zander Venezia (@zandervenezia) on Apr 3, 2017 at 3:27pm PDT Surfline.com reports that several pro surfers had flown into Barbados to surf Irma’s swell....

The IRS detailed that it had sent out more than 2.3 million stimulus payments—in the form of direct deposits and stimulus checks—over the past two weeks. A total of around $395 billion has been distributed since the roll out began on March 12. As these payments are sent, the IRS has also reminded people who do not usually file a tax return to do so for 2020 in order to ensure they receive funds they are entitled to....

However, if you are patient and peer long enough beneath the surface you can encounter species of fish with the most otherworldly appearances—from those with horrifying fangs to swimmers with psychedelic patterns. Marine biologist Karen Osborn has made photographing and cataloging our waters’ most extraordinary alien inhabitants her life’s work. She told Newsweek: “Driving around in the deep open ocean, we see some of the oddest creatures – most beyond our wildest imagination....