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Photo: Courtesy Release date: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:47 pm Last updated: Friday, August 23, 2024, 9:44 p.m. Among the 400 people who took part in Dubai Cares’ “Back to School” activity in Abu Dhabi on Friday were volunteers with roots in Palestine and Sudan, who said they took part as a way to give back to the UAE what they could not do for their countries. Muna Hassan El Kabt, 44, who was born in Abu Dhabi and has lived most of her life in Sharjah, said she was sad to leave her loved ones in Palestine. Volunteering…

Truly a record breaker.Let’s start with the big truth: Cristiano Ronaldo has been breaking records ever since he began his soccer career. For those of you who don’t know what he’s accomplished, here’s a little glimpse: he is Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer with 450 goals in 438 games, he is also the all-time Champions League goalscorer (over 140 goals), he has won the Ballon d’Or a total of six times, and the list goes on.Cristiano’s achievements seem to be defined not only by his excellence as an athlete, but also by his ability to continue to break and set…

Soccer August 23, 2024 11:27 AM Seven Falcons honored as Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Scholars Story LinkWALTHAM, Mass. – Seven Bentley University student-athletes representing a variety of sports were recently recognized by Diverse Magazine as Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Scholars.Bentley’s 2024 recipients are football players Michael DiPlacido (Hudson, N.H./Buckingham Brown & Nichols) and Juan Montales (New Orleans, Louisiana/St. Augustine High School), girls basketball player Quincy Ji (Beijing, China/Long Island Lutheran High School, New York), baseball player Hunter Smith (Landera Ranch, Calif./St. Margaret’s Episcopal High School) and track and field players Dillon Pan (Sunnyvale,…

Elon Musk sent out an overnight email to X staff about his long-awaited stock grant, but there was a catch.According to an email to employees reviewed by The Verge, the company plans to grant stock options based on employees’ projected impact, meaning that in order to receive shares, employees will have to provide management with a one-page summary of their contributions to the company.As previously reported, these highly anticipated stock grants have further increased tensions between X’s management and staff after the promotion process was recently postponed without explanation. Employees are bracing for more layoffs as the company formerly known…

The global landscape of tax policies varies widely, with some countries offering attractive tax-free environments. These tax havens benefit from abundant natural resources or strategic economic policies that allow them to exempt their residents from personal income tax while imposing other types of taxes.Explore some of the well-known tax-free countries such as the United Arab Emirates, the Bahamas, and Qatar. Each country offers its own unique benefits, from minimal tax on personal income to favorable residency options. Understanding the tax systems and residency requirements of these countries can help individuals and businesses looking to optimize their financial strategies and explore…

Kamala Harris’ campaign has sought to inspire joy among voters, and speakers at the Democratic National Convention used the word “joy” dozens of times, including when Bill Clinton praised Harris as a “joy president.”But how are voters actually feeling? Does the data back up that mood?Polls have shown a new surge of joy over the election: A New York Times/Siena College survey conducted in July, the week after President Biden withdrew from the nomination, found a surge in joy among voters of both parties, even as anger and resignation subsided.That euphoria has apparently deepened since then, especially among Democrats: A…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The treatment of asylum seekers is a key issue in many countries, with public opinion on the issue polarized: some policymakers focus on the need for border security to keep asylum seekers out and “protect” their countries, while others focus on the urgent needs of the asylum seekers themselves. In March 2023, the Canadian government announced plans to close Roxham Road, an unofficial border crossing between the United States and Canada that was frequently used by asylum seekers entering Canada. The announcement added fuel to an ongoing debate in Canada about how to treat asylum seekers.…

Diddy reportedly invested in Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now known as X.Didi invests in Elon Musk’s XDidi’s name appears in newly released documents as an early investor in Elon Musk’s acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), The Washington Post reported on Thursday (August 22). The documents list roughly 100 co-owners of the social media site, including Sean Combs Capital LLC, along with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Waleed bin Talal, and other notable figures.The seal on the public investors’ case was lifted following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston on Tuesday (August 20). The ruling was…

New video uploaded: Fed Chairman Powell hints at upcoming rate cuts in Jackson Hole remarksTranscriptreturnTranscriptFed Chairman Powell hints at future rate cuts in Jackson Hole remarksFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell has signaled that he will begin cutting interest rates in September but has declined to say how much.It is time to adjust policy. The direction to go is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on forthcoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. As we move further toward price stability, we will do everything in our power to support a strong labor…

—–*HIMYM voice*: Well guys, this was all started by a tall bald guy named Gaz. You see, Gaz was known for “stirring up the fire” in any situation. And now he’s started a four-missile war the likes of which the world of sports betting has never seen before. But more on that later.—–Yesterday was one of the funniest afternoons on Twitter, and as I said before, it all started with Gaz posting a screenshot of “tmathsports” and saying that she had more views than Rico. You may be wondering, who is “tmathsports”? She is a Twitter/IG sports betting celebrity who…