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How did Brooke Gomez die? Bethenny Frankel's interior designer found dead in her $1.3M New York City apartment
How did Brooke Gomez die? Bethenny Frankel's interior designer found dead in her $1.3M New York City apartment
The designer's body was found in an 'advanced state of decomposition' after she disappeared for over a week
2023-11-22 16:21
How to Get Battle Boss Veigar Mythic Chroma in League of Legends
How to Get Battle Boss Veigar Mythic Chroma in League of Legends
Here's how to get the Battle Boss Veigar Mythic Chroma in League of Legends.
1970-01-01 08:00
How to Pre-load Forza Motorsport
How to Pre-load Forza Motorsport
Step-by-step details for pre-loading Forza Motorsport (2023) on every available platform including Xbox and PC.
2023-10-04 00:31
'He's a Strong Island guy': Old interview of Bijou Phillips with Chynna Phillips reveals Danny Masterson's 'controlling' behavior
'He's a Strong Island guy': Old interview of Bijou Phillips with Chynna Phillips reveals Danny Masterson's 'controlling' behavior
The actor and Phillips have been married since 2011 and share a child together
2023-06-01 20:32
'Keep it in your pants': James Holzhaeur snaps at Ken Jennings after verbal spat on ‘Jeopardy! Masters'
'Keep it in your pants': James Holzhaeur snaps at Ken Jennings after verbal spat on ‘Jeopardy! Masters'
'Jeopardy! Masters' saw an embarrassing outtake unfold after Ken Jennings mocked gameshow legend James Holzhaeur
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia relief after Women’s World Cup opener reveals significance of Sam Kerr injury
Australia relief after Women’s World Cup opener reveals significance of Sam Kerr injury
Australia get away with it, Ireland will feel they should have got something. Both can take some encouragement from their opening game of the Women’s World Cup, while England can take encouragement from how beatable these possible last-16 opponents look. This absorbing first game for the co-hosts was so much more engaging than a single penalty from Steph Catley and a narrow 1-0 suggested. Some of that might have been down to Sam Kerr’s injury for the opening two matches. The truth is it makes Australia a completely different team. That’s also why it could have been a lot worse for the hosts. A proud if frustrated Ireland would have felt they should have had so much better, though. Many would certainly have expected worse going into this game. Australia have been seen as potential champions, a huge wave behind them, and significant momentum. That might return with Kerr, but it is for now a disruption, an uncertainty. It also can’t be discounted that nerves could have added to that. The context was key to all of this. This was the biggest match the hosts had ever played, the move to Stadium Australia symbolising that. It was also the biggest match Ireland had ever played, since it was their first ever World Cup game. They rose to that to add to Australia’s issues. Ireland have always been a defensively drilled team under manager Vera Pauw but, as befitting the occasion, there was an escalation. It wasn’t just the team giving more. There was more to the approach. It often felt as if a good defensive unit evolved into systemic hard challenges, reminiscent of a Diego Simeone side. Australia, already missing Kerr and the manner she naturally links the entire team together through her central attacking role, were further disrupted and broken up. There was little fluency to their play. There couldn’t be. Ireland were too disruptive. Louise Quinn was one of a few Irish players meeting everything at the back but it went right up the pitch. Arsenal’s Katie McCabe was typically willing to lead the way. She was so committed she suffered injury to her fingers, but was also fortunate not to be further sanctioned for a particularly abrasive challenge on Hayley Raso. Their encounters on the left developed into a proper battle, mostly in the right way - although not without some edge. The issue was maybe how the use of McCabe took away from some of her edge, but it was necessary against a superior side. It just always carries some risks of its own. There was almost a Chekov’s tackle just before half-time, when Marissa Sheva went in very heavily on Katrina Gorry. Ireland were always on the brink of giving something more on way, even as they attempted to give up no space. The only surprise was maybe how early it came, given that it looked like it was going to become one of those matches where the home side were forced to the limits of their patience. As it was, shortly after half-time, Australia lofted a ball forward. If Raso’s position in the box was anticipated, less likely was that it was Sheva marking here. The forward had her hands all over Raso’s back and the Australian finally had the recompense for a lot of punishment in the game. Her team had a badly needed penalty. Catley stepped up, the atmosphere suddenly ratcheting up. The delay only added to the nerves. Catley didn’t show any. She hammered the ball right into the top corner. Australia had their reprieve and, temporarily, enjoyed a release. There was an extended spell when they were enjoying much more space around the Irish box. That only served to show, however, how much they miss Kerr. Australia had about 10 minutes when Ireland looked affected by the goal but couldn’t maximise it. Pauw’s team in turn sensed this and really picked it up. They began to get at the hosts, to get around them. McCabe’s superb set-piece deliveries were constantly causing problems. For one, the ball fell back to Heather Payne in a free position near the penalty aree, only for the winger to swipe at it. It said enough that Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold was already time wasting by this point. It actually meant there was more time for anguished chances for Ireland. As late as the 96th minute, the ball fell back to McCabe, only for the team leader to not fully get behind the shot. She immediately got behind a brilliant cross, though, that Louise Quinn could only head wide. Australia were relieved. Ireland could take huge pride, and they will surely challenge Canada and Nigeria for second place in this group - and maybe a knock-out game against England. Australia, however, take the three points. It’s a start. It could have been worse for the hosts, but it needs to get a lot better. Read More Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Australia defeat Ireland after Sam Kerr blow as New Zealand stun Norway Women’s World Cup teams: Every squad and key players to watch What TV channel is the Women’s World Cup on? How to watch every match
2023-07-20 20:40
Donald Trump's last-minute legal challenge could disrupt New York fraud trial
Donald Trump's last-minute legal challenge could disrupt New York fraud trial
A last-minute legal challenge by Donald Trump’s lawyers could disrupt a trial scheduled for next month in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ business fraud lawsuit against the former president and his company
2023-09-15 06:47
TikTok 'confident' of stopping Montana ban: CEO
TikTok 'confident' of stopping Montana ban: CEO
TikTok is confident of stopping a ban in the US state of Montana, its CEO said on Tuesday, after the Chinese-owned social media...
2023-05-23 18:11
Climate goals depend on fixing global finance: top economist
Climate goals depend on fixing global finance: top economist
If world leaders and the heads of multilateral development banks gathered at a Paris summit recognise that climate goals depend on revamping the architecture of global finance, it would be a "historic" development...
2023-06-22 21:54
US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
President Joe Biden’s education chief says he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available — including federal money — to discourage colleges from giving preference to the children of alumni and donors
2023-09-22 12:34
Ukraine-Russia war - live: Putin forces may have breached Romanian airspace during drone attacks
Ukraine-Russia war - live: Putin forces may have breached Romanian airspace during drone attacks
Nato member Romania said on Saturday morning Russia may have breached its airspace during attacks on southern Ukraine. The Kremlin has stepped up its attacks in Ukraine’s southern Odsea and Mykolaiv regions - near the border with Romanian - in recent days after exiting a deal allowing the safe passage of grain shipments via the Black Sea. “Following the detection of groups of drones heading towards Ukrainian territory near the Romanian border, residents in the Tulcea and Galati municipalities were alerted,” Romania’s defence ministry said in a statement. “The radar surveillance system ... indicated possible unauthorised entry into national airspace, with a signal detected on a route towards the municipality of Galati.” Earlier, Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered a former Wagner boss to take control of “volunteer units” and rejoin the frontline in Ukraine. Signalling the Kremlin’s intention to continue using the mercenaries following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin told Andrei Troshev in a meeting late on Thursday that his task is to “deal with forming volunteer units that could perform various combat tasks, primarily in the zone of the special military operation.” Read More Ukraine ‘hits power substation’ in drone attacks on Russian border regions Putin’s shameless UN charm offensive - with stolen grain from Ukraine Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping case will resume for two more days in November Ukraine's Zelenskyy taps celebrities for roles as special adviser and charity ambassador
2023-09-30 16:23
Factbox-U.S. retailers unveil hiring plans ahead of holiday shopping season
Factbox-U.S. retailers unveil hiring plans ahead of holiday shopping season
U.S. retailers plan to hire thousands to boost staffing in their warehouses and distribution centers as they prepare
2023-09-19 19:49