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• Lifting Belt Essential Support for Strength Training and Safe Performance

  24-06-2026 04:27 via article.wn.com
  In conclusion, a lifting belt is a valuable training aid that enhances safety, stability, and performance during strength training exercises. When used correctly, it supports proper lifting mechanics and helps reduce the risk of injury while allowing athletes to push their limits. Whether in a gym setting or competitive environment, the lifting belt remains an essential tool for anyone serious about improving their strength and lifting performance. A lifting belt is an important piece of fitness
  
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• World Cup photos: Superfans, celebrities turn out for United States vs. Turkey

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Fans fill Los Angeles Stadium for World Cup match between US and Turkey....
  
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• World Cup jersey rankings for teams still standing: See the seven best kits

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  With the group stage wrapping up at the 2026 World Cup, fans have gotten a good look at kits for all 48 teams. Nike, adidas and Puma have dominated most of the conversation, but Umbro and Saeta have caught attention too. Due to FIFA regulations, some of the best kits haven't even been worn on the pitch yet, including Ghana's spider-themed jersey and Austria's mystical tie-dye kit. Thankfully, the African country did qualify for the round of 32, so there is a chance we will get to see the brillia
  
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• Wildfires spread across U.S. West as 37 large fires burn nationwide

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  by Wen Tsui SACRAMENTO, United States, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Hot, dry weather and erratic winds complicated firefighting across the western United States on Thursday, as federal authorities reported 37 uncontained large fires nationwide and listed Utah's Cottonwood Fire as the largest active incident. The U.S. National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC), in its daily situation report, said six new large fires had been recorded in the previous 24 hours. The United States was at National Prepare
  
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• What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after a rape charge was dropped

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying it a fourth time. His accuser supported Thursday’s decision. It puts an end to one piece of a landmark #MeToo-era prosecution. But it doesn’t clear the ......
  
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• Venezuela thanks int'l offers of assistance after quakes

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  CARACAS, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's government on Thursday expressed gratitude for offers of assistance and humanitarian aid from various countries after two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction. In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, acting President Delcy Rodriguez briefed Venezuelans on the damage caused by the earthquakes and called for national unity in the disaster response. She also thanked many...
  
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• Supreme Court's ruling to end protections for Haitian, Syrian immigrants could have broader impact

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  The Supreme Court ’s decision allowing...
  
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• Singapore launches institute to drive AI finance innovation

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  SINGAPORE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday announced the establishment of the Future of Finance Institute (FFI) to accelerate the adoption of emerging financial technologies...
  
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• Rent board fulfills Mamdani's vow to freeze the rent on 1 million NYC apartments

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised a rent freeze for people living in 1 million apartments if he got elected. On Thursday, a board he controls made good on that signature pledge. The city’s Rent Guidelines Board has approved ......
  
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• Philippine Senate wraps pre-trial, VP Duterte impeachment trial starts July 6

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  MANILA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Senate Impeachment Court concluded its pre-trial conference for the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte,...
  
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• North Korea's Kim calls for 'destructive' military posture as South vows to boost drones

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un...
  
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• Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  A federal judge has blocked part of a...
  
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• Iran and FIFA refuse to answer questions about Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’ vs. Egypt

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Iran's coach and FIFA officials have...
  
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• Governor: 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center closed

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz." ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Curacao 0-2 Ivory Coast match report and highlights

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Ivory Coast secured a...
  
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• Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Poor rains and a weak monsoon weather system is leading to a water shortage in India's cities and its vast rural regions. Mumbai has already cut water supply to construction sites as its reservoirs run low. Farmers in rural northern ......
  
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• Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by ...

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  The home of the Dallas Cowboys had a new look for Thursday’s World Cup match between Japan and Sweden. And the addition of curtains to block the sun on the stadium’s west end wasn’t one NFL fans had seen before. ......
  
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• California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Californians will vote in November on...
  
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• Brothers are accused of mishandling remains of two dozen people at Colorado funeral home

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  Police have arrested two Colorado men...
  
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• Anthropic accuses Alibaba of mass AI capability ‘theft’

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  • Says activity uses ‘distillation attacks’ to copy model behaviour; effort targets Claude’s advanced reasoning capabilities • Urges US Congress to impose penalties ARTIFICIAL intelligence company Anthropic has accused Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba of conducting a large-scale effort to extract capabilities from its Claude AI model through what it described as...
  
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• A deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire trial leaves attorneys weighing next steps

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  A jury is deadlocked in the trial of...
  
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• 74-year-old man convicted of killing wife becomes the oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

  26-06-2026 05:46 via article.wn.com
  74-year-old man convicted of killing wife becomes the oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history. ......
  
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• Luigi Mangione’s lawyers have discussed a plea deal over healthcare exec’s murder: report

  26-06-2026 05:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Defense attorneys recently abandoned plans to argue that the 28-year-old suffered from an extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the shooting
  
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• World Cup: Dutch ease past Tunisia to win Group F, draw sends Japan, Sweden into ...

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  The ⁠Netherlands wrapped up ⁠top spot in World Cup Group F with a...
  
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• Who will USA soccer play next in World Cup? See updated bracketfor Round of 32

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. men's national team secured its spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning its first two games in group play. While Team USA battles Turkiye in the final match of Group D on Thursday, the Americans already know their opponent for the Round of 32 next week. Here's how the knockout stage of the World Cup looks as of Thursday, June 25: World Cup standings for Group D Group DGPWLDPCTPTSGGA United States22001.000661 Australia2110.500322 Paraguay2110.500324...
  
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• White paper charts path for governance reform

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  International affairs experts view China's newly released white paper as a significant and timely contribution to discussions on reforming the global governance system amid mounting challenges such as geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation and development deficits. They note that the document emphasizes reforming and improving existing institutions rather than replacing them, with a strong focus on the central role of the United Nations, sovereign equality, true multilateralism based on e
  
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• WhatsApp still barely makes Meta any money. Can Kunal Shah change that?

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  This week, Meta named Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, as WhatsApp’s new global head, succeeding Will Cathcart after nearly seven years at the helm ......
  
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• Venezuela quake death toll rises to 235 as rescuers race to search for survivors

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Rescue efforts moved...
  
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• Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  Venezuelans searched for survivors...
  
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• US-Iran war LIVE updates: Ship attack in Hormuz reignites fears over peace deal

  26-06-2026 05:20 via article.wn.com
  US-Iran war LIVE updates: A...
  
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