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Erling Haaland’s quest for the triplet: assessing the rarity of the achievement

Manchester City's sensation Erling Haaland is on the verge of achieving a remarkable feat that has eluded many: scoring hat-tricks in three consecutive games. With his eyes set on the next game against Brentford, Haaland is ready to etch his name into the annals of football history, a record that has stood since 1946. This remarkable feat not only highlights Haaland’s formidable ability in front of goal, but also invites us to explore how rare such an achievement is in the realm of professional football. Scoring even a hat-trick is considered a significant achievement; stringing together three is something few…

Sep

14

2024

By Lily Chang

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to have conviction overturned through appeal

Science and Technology

Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has launched an appeal against his conviction on multiple criminal charges, including fraud and money laundering. Convicted last fall, he is currently serving a 25-year sentence. The appeal, filed Friday, challenges decisions made by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan during the trial, which took place in Federal District Court in Manhattan. Bankman-Fried's legal team argues that the judge's decisions severely limited the defense's ability to present certain evidence, thereby compromising a fair trial. The appeal document, which runs to more than 100 pages, calls for a new trial to reevaluate…

Sep

14

2024

By Lily Chang

Boeing employees overwhelmingly reject contract offer and prepare for a possible strike

Investments and Business

Boeing workers voted overwhelmingly against a proposed contract, setting the stage for a possible strike. The forceful action underscores growing tensions between the workforce and management over terms perceived by a majority of union members as inadequate. Located outside the Aerospace Machinists Union District 751 headquarters, Boeing workers and supporters held signs and voiced their discontent, signaling their willingness to bring the issue to the agenda if necessary. The rejected contract, which union leaders and members said did not meet their demands for wages, benefits and working conditions, prompted a strong collective response. As the situation unfolds, both union leadership…

Sep

14

2024

By Lily Chang

DJT shares rise as Trump declares intention to maintain ownership

Social Responsibility

DJT shares have seen a significant increase following a public statement by former US President Donald Trump confirming his decision to maintain his stake in the company. This announcement came amid widespread speculation that he might divest. During a press conference at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles, Trump made clear his financial strategy regarding DJT, stating, “I will not sell.” The statement provided a significant boost to investor confidence, leading to a surge in stock prices by the end of the trading day. Market analysts suggest that the spike in DJT's stock price reflects the market's sensitivity to…