The hot dog eating world was taken by storm when Patrick Bertoletti emerged as the new champion at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, dethroning the 16-time winner, Joey Chestnut. Bertoletti, a 39-year-old from Illinois, devoured an impressive 58 hot dogs in the 10-minute event, claiming the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt in the men’s category. On
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Women’s soccer is experiencing a significant shift in the realm of private equity investments. While traditional U.S. sports leagues have allowed private equity investors to hold passive, minority stakes, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) stands out by permitting these firms to take majority control of the economics. This unconventional approach is reshaping the landscape
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, witnessed a drastic drop in its price, falling to approximately $57,000 per coin. This decline occurred on Thursday, marking a two-month low following the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes from June. The central bank’s indication of no immediate plans to cut interest rates had a direct
Australia’s screen industry is currently in a state of celebration following the official implementation of the country’s increased Location Offset scheme, which was recently raised to an impressive 30%. This legislation, which was announced in May and has now become law as of July 1, represents a significant boost for TV and film productions shooting
Threads has quickly gained popularity among users, surpassing the 175 million mark in just a year since its launch. This microblogging service, introduced as an alternative to X, has proven to be a hit among social media enthusiasts. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the success of Threads, particularly in India, where it has emerged as
As swimmers gear up to compete for gold at the Paris Olympics this month, much attention is being placed on the latest cutting-edge swimsuits that are believed to be a secret weapon in the pool. Brands like Speedo have introduced innovative swimsuits like the Fastskin LZR Racer, which are designed to be highly water-repellent and
LeBron James has recently agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million contract. This deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season, as well as a no-trade clause. The contract essentially functions as a one-plus-one deal, allowing James to reassess his future with the Lakers and in the NBA
The suspicious death of a 28-year-old nurse from Ohio, Carrissa Stevenson, has left a dark cloud over the medical community. She was reportedly dropped off at the Jewish Hospital dead on arrival by her fiance, who claimed she had been heavily intoxicated the night before and had fallen down the stairs multiple times. This incident
The Slater family has made the difficult decision to remain in Tenerife to continue searching for their missing teenager, Jay Slater. Despite the police calling off the land hunt on 30 June after 12 days of searching, the family remains steadfast in their efforts to find Jay. He was last heard from on 17 June
The Federal Reserve officials discussed in their June meeting that inflation is gradually moving towards their target of 2%, but not at a pace that would warrant lowering interest rates. The meeting minutes released on Wednesday revealed that additional positive data is needed for them to have greater confidence in the sustainability of inflation towards