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Van der Poel edges out Pogacar in sprint finish to win Tour stage two
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France :The Netherlands’ Mathieu van der Poel won stage two of the Tour de France ahead of Slovenian Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish on Sunday. A large leading group stayed together for much of the stage which boiled up into a...
UPSC Key: Gini Index, Global South and Palm oil consumption in India
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
EC doesn’t follow own practice, puts onus on voters, ignores existing rolls Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Salient features of the Representation...
These AirTags for Android users are finally on sale
ZDNet
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July 9, 2025
ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version...
Former Mavs GM Donnie Nelson shares thoughts on Luka Doncic trade: ‘It’s just not right’
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 6, 2025
We already know that Senior wasn’t a fan. Now Junior is sharing his thoughts. Former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson, who this week signed on with the Slovenian men’s national team as a senior adviser, was recently interviewed by...
Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen
The Guardian
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July 10, 2025
The planning of main rail routes through the Alps was shaped by national ambition and rivalries. The opening of Austria’s Semmering railway in 1854, the Mont Cenis route (also known as Fréjus) between France and Italy in 1871 and Switzerland’s...
Your Property Super-Power When the Market Turns Upside-Down
Hospitality Net
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July 4, 2025
When the phone’s ringing off the hook and bookings are pouring in, revenue management feels like a joy ride. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Flash floods, runaway inflation, or a sudden shift in the weather… That’s exactly when a...
GLP-1 is changing taste: How can food makers reignite flavour?
Food Navigator
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Growing scientific research and anecdotal evidence suggest that GLP-1 drugs may change how people experience taste. This presents a dilemma for industry and consumers alike; neither wants food to taste odd. What strategies can food makers use to...
Tour de France 2025 prize money: How much does each stage winner earn?
The Independent
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July 5, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Daily Briefing: Bihar electoral rolls revision challenged
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
In London, Indian cricket’s past and future came together at a glittering charity gala hosted by Yuvraj Singh’s YouWeCan Foundation. Team India, led by new captain Shubman Gill, coach Gautam Gambhir and other players, helped raise over £1 million...
Plants are the essence of Europe's future - if science is allowed to lead
The Slovenia Times
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Odd Arne Rognli, professor emeritus at the Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), argues in an op-ed for The Slovenia Times that plant science is key to tackling Europe's challenges in...
Who actually are the Tour de France team sponsors?
Cyclist
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July 9, 2025
Professional cyclists have mainly raced in trade teams since the early days of the sport – apart from a 30ish-year period when Tour de France organiser Henri Desgrange decided countries were the way forward – meaning fans of the sport have a vast...
EU Rapporteur Calls North Macedonia Reliable Partner, but Says Reforms Still Needed
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia is a reliable partner, especially when it comes to foreign and security policy, but reforms are still needed for the country to move forward on the path to EU membership, European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on North Macedonia...
I visited a country I'd never heard of after seeing it on a reality show — now it's my favorite travel destination
AOL
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Our trip took us through beautiful parts of Slovenia, from Lake Bled to Piran.Chantelle Kincy After seeing a stunning aerial shot of Lake Bled on "The Amazing Race," I booked a trip to Slovenia. I spent two weeks driving through Slovenia, visiting...
Canada Issues Travel Warning For Popular South American Capital Amid 'State of Emergency'
The Travel
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July 5, 2025
Canada just released a new travel advisory for Peru, after the local government declared a state of emergency for the provinces of Lima, where the capital is located, and Callao. The state of emergency is only in effect in specific districts and...
Adventure Sports And Activities Market Size, Share And Forecast To 2033
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Straits Research) Introduction A key factor fostering the growth of the global adventure sports and activities market is the growing emphasis on health and wellness. More consumers are turning to physically active and mentally...
Carrying the tune: how Hyde Park’s music teachers shape the next generation of players
Hyde Park Herald - Illinois
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As far back as the Hyde Park Herald’s 143-year archives go, stories of Hyde Park’s music teachers have populated its pages. In 1887, an unnamed “lady from Chicago” offered vocal and piano instruction in Hyde Park twice a week. A year later, the...
Scorching Heatwave Sets Records Across Europe as Health Warnings Mount
Arise News
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June 30, 2025
A relentless heatwave is sweeping across Europe, prompting widespread health warnings and shattering temperature records in multiple countries. Southern Spain has been hit hardest, with the town of El Granado recording 46°C, the highest June...
Europe Scorched by Heat Wave as Wildfire Engulfs Turkey’s Smyrna
Greek Reporter
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June 30, 2025
While it is hard to link individual extreme weather events to climate change, heat waves are becoming more common and more intense. File photo. Credit: AMNA Europe is sizzling from the first heat wave of the season, with temperatures reaching 46C...
12 of Europe’s Most Stunning Medieval Castles You Want to See
Travelbinger
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July 9, 2025
Have you ever wanted to explore the castles of Europe? Growing up, knights of the round table seemed like such a fantasy, but not with the ability tour these magnificent castles, you will have stories to share with all. These aren’t just tourist...
Pogačar claims 100th career win, beating Van der Poel in sprint during Tour de France Stage 4
NBC Sports
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July 8, 2025
Defending champion Tadej Pogačar secured the 100th professional victory of his stellar career in typically flamboyant style, beating Mathieu Van der Poel in a dash to the line to win the hilly fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday. Van der...