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“Absolutely gutted.” That was Mark Andrews’ candid reaction after dropping a two-point conversion in the final two minutes of the Ravens’ divisional-round playoff game against the Bills last season. Down 27-25 and with everything on the line, All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson rolled out on a snowy field and delivered a catchable pass to the three-time Pro Bowl tight end. His drop effectively ended Baltimore’s Super Bowl hopes.A week later, in the AFC Championship Game, the Bills went for two twice — in the second and third quarters — and missed both times, ultimately losing to the Chiefs by three points. And there went…

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalized their “historic partnership,” a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its deal to buy the iconic American steelmaker for nearly $15 billion.The pursuit by Nippon Steel for the Pittsburgh company was buffeted by national security concerns and presidential politics in a premier battleground state, delaying the transaction for more than a year after U.S. Steel shareholders approved it. It also forced Nippon Steel to expand the deal, including adding a so-called “golden share” provision that gives the federal government a say in some matters.“Together, Nippon Steel…

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With the 2025 NBA Draft just one week away, one top prospect has taken an unusual approach to his pre-draft process that has made his predicting landing spot difficult.Rutgers forward Ace Bailey, who’s been projected as high as the third-best prospect in the 2025 class, is “the only player who has yet to conduct a single workout” with any NBA team, according to a report from ESPN.Bailey isn’t making this decision by himself. Rather, his team has declined invites from teams and stated “they believe he is a top-3 player in the draft” as their rationale. Bailey’s agent is Omar…

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TOKYO :The U.S. administration’s policy shift to introduce high tariffs will increase the strategic importance of Nippon Steel’s business development in the U.S. market, the top Japanese steelmaker’s CEO, Eiji Hashimoto, said on Thursday.Hashimoto was speaking at a press conference in Tokyo a day after Nippon Steel closed its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, confirming an unusual degree of power for President Donald Trump after the Japanese company’s 18-month struggle to close the purchase.The companies also disclosed details of a national security agreement inked with the Trump administration, which gives the president the authority to name a board member…

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The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders say they are getting a serious increase in pay. One of the cheerleaders has said during the second season of the Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders” that the members are getting a 400% boost in pay.The cheerleaders have been pushing for pay increases for years. In 2019, the Cowboys settled a lawsuit with a former cheerleader that led to the squad doubling the per-game pay, from $200 to $400. The latest raise is four times that.”Our efforts were heard and they wanted to give us a raise,” four-year veteran Megan McElaney said on the…

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[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s economic recovery from a 2024 recession gathered pace in the first quarter as the central bank lowered interest rates and exports surged.Gross domestic product rose 0.8 per cent in the three months to March, accelerating from a downwardly revised 0.5 per cent growth in the fourth quarter, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday (Jun 19) in Wellington. The result was slightly better than the 0.7 per cent growth expected by economists. While the economy is still smaller than it was a year ago, its recovery will be welcomed by the government as it makes growth a key…

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MALAYSIA’S Economy Minister has announced that a full blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will be released by end-2025. This marks a pivotal step forward, and naturally raises expectations. With businesses watching closely and geopolitical hedging on the rise, real progress will depend on what both sides deliver next.Some key steps are already underway. Digital customs have been upgraded, QR code clearance is live, investment facilitation centres are operating, and the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is set to cut Causeway travel time to just five minutes. These steps signal serious intent, and they provide a strong base…

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