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The Women’s Final Four tips off Friday night in Tampa at Amalie Arena, and college basketball’s top seeds have held up strong in this bracket, just like the men’s. Three of the remaining teams are No. 1 seeds, and the lone exception is second-seeded Connecticut, hardly a long shot.These teams know each other well from head-to-head meetings – South Carolina and Texas will meet for the fourth time this season.Here’s a look at how the four squads competing for the right to hoist a championship trophy stack up heading into the Final Four.No. 1 UCLA BruinsAP: 1NET: 4Record: 34-2Record vs.…

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WASHINGTON :The unofficial version of Signal used by Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has been hacked, tech site 404 Media said Sunday, raising further concern over the security of the communications exchanged at the highest levels of the U.S. government.404 Media said the hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, a Signal-like application which a Reuters photograph appeared to show Waltz using at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.Waltz was ousted Thursday, several weeks after the eruption of a scandal over his creation of a Signal group to share realtime updates on U.S. military action in Yemen. The chat…

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[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank is expected to resume monetary easing after holding its rate unchanged for three consecutive meetings, moving to bolster economic growth against the backdrop of rising tariffs and trade policy uncertainty.Economists predicted a quarter-point reduction in Bank Indonesia’s benchmark rate to 5.5 per cent by the end of the second quarter, according to the latest Bloomberg survey. They see a further 25-basis point cut in the third quarter, which will lead the terminal rate to 5.25 per cent towards the year-end. Consumer inflation could also be more moderate than expected. The headline gauge is projected to be 1.8…

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Vivo has launched its latest budget smartphone, the Vivo Y300i, in China, and it’s already catching attention. This new phone is a follow-up to last year’s Vivo Y200i, offering solid features like a 120Hz display, a 50MP camera, and a big 6,500mAh battery. While it’s currently available in China, there’s buzz about it possibly reaching Nepal soon. In this article, we will break down everything about the Vivo Y300i, including its price, and specifications. The Vivo Y300i is up for pre-order in China and will officially go on sale starting March 14, 2025. It comes in three variants: 8GB RAM…

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Hard-throwing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23.The Chiba Lotte Marines said on Nov. 9 that they planned to make the 23-year-old Sasaki available but waited until less than a week before the end of the posting period.Because he is 23, Sasaki is considered an international amateur by MLB and is limited to a minor league contract subject to the international signing bonus pools usually allocated for 16-year-old Latin American prospects. The 2024 signing period ends Sunday…

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[HONG KONG] Asian currencies turbocharged by US dollar weakness are attaining rarely seen superlatives and triggering central bank intervention to curb excessive gains.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Friday (May 2) sold a record amount of local dollars to prevent its advance and protect the currency’s 42-year-old peg to the greenback. Taiwan’s central bank also intervened as its currency soared the most since 1988. The offshore yuan rallied to its strongest since November. The volatility shows how an exodus from the world’s reserve currency can ripple through financial markets, as US President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies fuel concern over a…

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A US-based marketing agency, VML, and biotechnology firms The Organoid Company from the Netherlands and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd of UK are partnering to create luxury fashion accessories using T-rex leather. The collaboration claims that the lab-grown T-rex leather will offer natural durability, repairability, and tactility, making it an eco-friendly and cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. The material will be made from fossilized T. rex collagen, a protein that gives skin and tissues structure. However, dinosaur specialists are sceptical as there is no DNA from the prehistoric predator needed to create genuine T. rex leather. Additionally, palaeontologists have only discovered T.…

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Navigating the world of healthcare can feel overwhelming. Between long wait times, confusing systems, and trying to remember your symptoms when you finally get in front of your doctor, dealing with your GP (General Practitioner) isn’t always as straightforward as it should be.But it can be easier. With a bit of preparation, a proactive attitude, and some clever tools (hello, online fax), you can take control of your GP visits and get the care you need without unnecessary stress.Here’s how to do it.1. Come Prepared — SeriouslyMost GP appointments are short — typically 10 minutes. If you walk in unprepared, you’re…

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New tariffs for auto parts kick in, Trump to meet newly-elected Canadian PM Mark Carney – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is insisting the economy is fine as new tariffs on imported auto parts took effect this weekend. Meanwhile, the president will meet face to face at the White House Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Carney saying, “We expect respect.” CBS News’ Willie James Inman reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

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