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Baseball Has Grown in Bogotá, Colombia, Thanks to Venezuelan Migrants

Baseball Has Grown in Bogotá, Colombia, Thanks to Venezuelan Migrants

Associated media - Connected media “Once you’re here, it doesn’t matter,” said Gabriel Arcos, a systems engineer who grew up cheering for a Leones rival in Venezuela and moved to Bogotá in 2016. “Maybe you don’t like the Leones of Caracas, but like I always say, these are the Leones of Bogotá.” Four years ago, when Iraida Acosta took over as president of the Leones, she said there were only six Venezuelan children. Now, she said, most of its 64 players are Venezuelan. Ms. Acosta, 54, said that in 2017, she and her 9-year-old son left their Venezuelan hometown near…
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China’s Country Garden Faces Winding Up Petition In Hong Kong

China’s Country Garden Faces Winding Up Petition In Hong Kong

Connected media - Linked media More than 50 Chinese property developers have defaulted on debts since 2021. They have refused to repay overseas creditors while still making arrangements with Chinese banks for possible eventual repayment. Many of these developers have shares listed on the Hong Kong stock market or have borrowed there, or both. But creditors face formidable obstacles in seeking to recover loans from Chinese real estate developers through petitions to the court system in Hong Kong, said Zerlina Zeng, the head of East Asia corporate credits at CreditSights, a global credit research firm. Most of the assets of…
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 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School

$1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School

Linked media - Linked media When she focused on the bequest, she realized immediately what she wanted to do, she recalled. “I wanted to fund students at Einstein so that they would receive free tuition,” she said. There was enough money to do that in perpetuity, she said. Over the years, she had interviewed dozens of prospective Einstein medical students. Tuition is more than $59,000 a year, and many graduated with crushing medical school debt. According to the school, nearly 50 percent of its students owed more than $200,000 after graduating. At most other New York City medical schools, less…
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The NATO Welcoming Sweden Is Larger, More Determined

The NATO Welcoming Sweden Is Larger, More Determined

Related media - Associated media Still, with Hungary finally voting for Sweden’s accession to NATO, at last the pieces are falling into place for a sharply enhanced NATO deterrent in the Baltic and North Seas, with greater protection for the frontline states of Finland, Norway and the Baltic nations, which border Russia. Once Hungary hands in a letter certifying parliamentary approval to the U.S. State Department, Sweden will become the 32nd member of NATO, and all the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea, with the exception of Russia, will be part of the alliance. “Sweden brings predictability, removing any uncertainty about…
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NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re following for all 32 teams in Indianapolis

NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re following for all 32 teams in Indianapolis

Linked media - Connected media Draft season kicks into high gear this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as teams will put prospects under a microscope during private interviews, news conferences and workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Quarterbacks always dominate conversations at the combine, and this year will be no different with USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye and LSU’s Jayden Daniels expected to be among the first handful of picks come April. But a stellar wide receiver group, headlined by Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze, will also draw plenty…
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Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank

Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank

Linked media - Linked media Since Hamas’s brutal Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the Israeli government has been withholding tax revenues that it collects on behalf of Palestinians. Traditionally, that money has been distributed back to the Palestinian Authority, which used it to fund its operating budget. Israel has previously frozen and then released that tax revenue during periods of conflict with the Palestinians. The White House national security communications adviser, John Kirby, said last month that President Biden had discussed with Mr. Netanyahu the need to ensure that the tax revenues were available to pay salaries for Palestinian security…
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Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?

Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?

Linked media - Linked media “What we really need is an evolving, specialized recycling infrastructure alongside the big five — paper, glass, plastic, metal and cardboard,” said Mitch Ratcliffe, publisher of the website Earth911. “That conversation is really picking up steam in some particular categories, but not in medical equipment at all.” A few designers and companies are exploring alternatives that are more reusable or safer for the environment. Inhalers The inhalers that many people use for treatment of asthma or other respiratory ailments contain potentially recyclable materials. But those with leftover medication or propellants may also be hazardous if…
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How a Little Understood U.N. Court Became the Center of the Israel-Gaza Debate

How a Little Understood U.N. Court Became the Center of the Israel-Gaza Debate

Linked media - Related media Israel denied the allegations, arguing that statements by Israeli government and military officials were taken out of context, and that its military has taken steps to preserve civilian lives. After the hearings, the Israeli government declassified a set of 30 secret orders which it said showed the effort to minimize casualties. . Just under a month after the case was filed, the court issued a series of “provisional measures,” similar to a temporary injunction, ordering Israel to refrain from genocidal acts, to prevent and punish incitement and to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. The court,…
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Discover how to improve your quality of life by enjoying your retirement at Club Lomas if you are from Orlando, Florida

Discover how to improve your quality of life by enjoying your retirement at Club Lomas if you are from Orlando, Florida

Ecuador has indeed emerged as an increasingly appealing destination for individuals in search of a high-quality retirement or expatriation experience, offering a blend of tranquility, activities, and opportunities to forge new friendships. Set in a pleasant environment and equipped with essential amenities, retiring in a residential community like Club Lomas in Ecuador has the potential to greatly enhance your overall quality of life. Escape the winter doldrums and indulge in Ecuador's eternal spring! With abundant sunshine and pleasant temperatures year-round, you can embark on awe-inspiring mountain hikes, relax on pristine beaches, or venture into the untamed Amazon rainforest at your…
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