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Ukraine Recap: Two Die in Russia Oil Field Blast, Tass Reports
Ukraine Recap: Two Die in Russia Oil Field Blast, Tass Reports
A blast in a northern Russia oil field killed two people and injured at least five others, the
2023-08-15 06:31
US banks caution on economy as Fed rate hikes boost earnings
US banks caution on economy as Fed rate hikes boost earnings
Results of large US banks released Friday underscored the boon from higher interest rates, as executives described the world's biggest economy...
2023-07-14 22:44
Russia Reportedly Looking to Build Own Game Engine Amid Industry Freeze Out
Russia Reportedly Looking to Build Own Game Engine Amid Industry Freeze Out
Russian tech companies are engaging in talks with the country's Ministry of Digital Development and State Duma deputies to perhaps fuel the development of a state-backed, national video game engine.
1970-01-01 08:00
JGOD and TrueGameData Reveal Why 'Melee Lunge' Isn't an Issue in Warzone
JGOD and TrueGameData Reveal Why 'Melee Lunge' Isn't an Issue in Warzone
Much like in any battle royale, getting downed in Warzone is something that immediately causes players to reassess and even question whether or not what just tr
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine says Russia prevents Black Sea grain deal port operating
Ukraine says Russia prevents Black Sea grain deal port operating
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV The Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi has halted operations because Russia is not allowing ships
2023-05-23 21:23
Luckless Eberechi Eze in line for long-awaited England debut after setbacks of most brutal timing
Luckless Eberechi Eze in line for long-awaited England debut after setbacks of most brutal timing
It was the England squad that was out of date even before it was announced. Eberechi Eze was out before he knew he was in. His Euro 2020 had ended before he knew he might play a part in it. As he prepares for a belated England debut, two years after Gareth Southgate had first called him up, it nevertheless marks swift progress for a footballer released by Arsenal at 13, Fulham at 15 and Millwall at 18. Eze has a calmness that has enabled him to deal with setbacks, a quiet assurance that has stemmed from his faith. He has a belief in destiny, that things are meant to be. It helped him to deal with events of May 2021. “In training we were playing small-sided games, five v five, and I received the ball and went to push off and start running with it and I just felt a pop,” recalled the Crystal Palace midfielder. “It felt like someone had kicked me or someone behind me had stepped on my ankle but I looked around and no one was there. So I knew it was serious.” His immediate instincts were sadly correct. He required surgery. As he was digesting and disseminating the news, he discovered he was in England’s 33-man provisional squad for the tournament. Their number had to be reduced to 26. The luckless Eze was the first to go. “I had gone inside, had a little assessment from the doctor and he told me that I had done my Achilles,” Eze said. “I asked for my phone to tell my wife and my family and I saw I had the message I was in the provisional squad for England. For it to happen on that day…” Eze coped with greater equanimity than many others would have done. “I found myself at peace because I understood I wasn’t meant to be,” he said. He found England’s eventual run to the final “inspirational”. There was no bitterness, no sense it might have been him. “I look at things deep so I saw it, ‘listen this is just another hurdle on the way, you know what you can do and where you can get to, so the focus is to keep going and keep pushing,’” he explained. A theme of his career is that he does get there in the end, even if he is tripped up by the hurdles. “Against the odds, I am in this position,” he said. “Getting released from Millwall was quite tough, because that was the time when everyone is getting their pro contract and you don’t know where you are going.” He had passed through a series of clubs. Even when picked up by QPR, he made a solitary appearance before being loaned to League Two Wycombe. “Without that experience who knows if I would be here?” he wondered. Now he has found the approval of two England managers: both Southgate and Roy Hodgson, who signed him for Palace in 2020 and whose unexpected return to the dugout in April brought a burst of six goals in nine games for Eze, leading to international recognition. “He has insane wisdom,” said Eze. Hodgson and his long-time assistant Ray Lewington have helped Eze on and off the field, with his confidence, with his mental state, with their guidance. “I owe so much to them,” he added. “It has opened my eyes to more.” His chances of an England bow may be increased if the Manchester City duo of Jack Grealish and Phil Foden sit the game out after their Champions League final exertions. He hopes his parents will be able to join him in Malta. Eze is of Nigerian descent and qualified to play for two countries but when England called, it felt the right decision to accept their approach. He is a different type of talent, a player comfortable operating in small spaces, with the skill to prevail in close quarters. It is a result of his upbringing; fellow south Londoners like Wilfried Zaha and Jadon Sancho learnt the game in a similar way. “I think there’s load of players that have grown up playing in cages so they understand, they know what it is about,” he said. “It is fun, it is enjoyable, and it is where you get your first learning as a footballer in south London. It has helped massively and I can see that now in how I play, how I think and how I assess situations. It’s definitely a strength I have.” The journey from the cages of south London to Premier League pitches was indirect, his route to international football then obstructed by an ill-timed injury. It has not come easy for Eze. But the man who was released and rejected, injured and ill-fated could be an England international on Friday. Read More Eberechi Eze feels injury nightmare gave him platform for England recognition Manchester City quintet set to arrive for England duty on Tuesday evening Jude Bellingham uses pain of England’s near misses in bid for Euro 2024 glory Eberechi Eze feels injury nightmare gave him platform for England recognition Sportswashing is about to change football beyond anything you can imagine Football rumours: Man United, Real Madrid and Chelsea fight for Kylian Mbappe
2023-06-14 14:18
xQc: Exploring origin and evolution of Kick streamer's gaming name
xQc: Exploring origin and evolution of Kick streamer's gaming name
xQc, a popular Canadian streamer, rose to fame playing League of Legends and Overwatch before rebranding to his current name
2023-07-05 18:23
U.S. sustainable aviation fuel production target faces cost, margin challenges
U.S. sustainable aviation fuel production target faces cost, margin challenges
By Sourasis Bose The United States' goal of rapidly ramping up production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) may
2023-11-01 23:53
Adobe reviewing EU's statement of objections for Figma deal
Adobe reviewing EU's statement of objections for Figma deal
(Reuters) -Adobe said on Friday it has received the European Commission's statement of objections related to its $20 billion bid
2023-11-18 05:13
Experts have figured out the science behind optical illusions
Experts have figured out the science behind optical illusions
Ever wondered how optical illusions actually work? Wonder no more. A new study by University of Exeter visual ecologist Jolyon Troscianko, and neuroscientist Daniel Osorio from the University of Sussex in the UK has weighed in on the debate over whether we perceive things weirdly because of certain errors in the ways our brain processes colour, shade, and shape or because of our eye's function or the brain's neurological wiring. They reckon it is all in the eyes. The pair found ways our visual neurons – cells that process information coming in from the eyes – work, showing how they can affect our perception of patterns on different scales. "Our eyes send messages to the brain by making neurons fire faster or slower," said Troscianko. "However, there's a limit to how quickly they can fire, and previous research hasn't considered how the limit might affect the ways we see colour." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The new model suggests limits in processing and metabolic energy force neurons to compress visual data coming in through our eyes when looking at simple patterns. "Our model shows how neurons with such limited contrast bandwidth can combine their signals to allow us to see these enormous contrasts, but the information is compressed – resulting in visual illusions," said Troscianko. "The model shows how our neurons are precisely evolved to use every bit of capacity." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-02 20:19
Closing arguments to begin in manslaughter trial of officers who arrested Elijah McClain
Closing arguments to begin in manslaughter trial of officers who arrested Elijah McClain
Closing arguments are set to take place Tuesday in the trial of the two Aurora, Colorado, police officers who arrested Elijah McClain, an unarmed 23-year-old Black man who died after he was subdued by police and injected with ketamine by paramedics in 2019.
2023-10-10 20:58
DeChambeau's rare 58 delivers LIV Golf Greenbrier win
DeChambeau's rare 58 delivers LIV Golf Greenbrier win
Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 US Open champion, fired the lowest round in LIV Golf history on Sunday, shooting a 12-under par 58 to win...
2023-08-07 02:09