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Celebrities bemused as Twitter provides their blue ticks again in newest U-turn

23Apr

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Technology

Celebrities bemused as Twitter provides their blue ticks again in newest U-turn

Twitter's notorious blue ticks have reappeared on high-profile and superstar accounts after vanishing for a couple of days.Former footballer Gary Neville, tennis participant Sir Andy Murray, actor Sir Ian McKellen and comic Ricky Gervais are amongst these to have had their ticks reinstated, regardless of denying that they had paid for them. It comes after Twitter purged tens of 1000's of accounts of their "legacy" verification ticks, following by means of on a coverage introduced by proprietor Elon Musk after his $44bn (£38bn) takeover final October.He mentioned individuals should signal as much as Twitter Blue (which prices as much as £11 a month), to maintain their blue checkmarks, however many have reappeared anyway.Sir Ian tweeted: "Despite the implication when you click ...

23Apr

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Baseball

‘Tough collection’ a problem for Braves

ATLANTA -- A 3-game dropping streak doesn’t take away all of the momentum the Braves created whereas rolling by the common season’s first three weeks. But such a skid can actually remind you ways shortly even the very best groups will be humbled. Kyle Wright surrendered a pair of two-run homers within the sixth inning and the Braves weren’t capable of get better in a 6-3 loss to the Astros on Saturday night time at Truist Park. Atlanta has misplaced three straight video games since claiming an eighth straight win on Tuesday in San Diego. “We knew it would be a tough series coming in,” Braves supervisor Brian Snitker mentioned. “It’s been every bit what I expected. That’s for sure.” The Braves squandered the four-run first inning they produced in Friday night time’s collection opener. ...

23Apr

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World

In Seoul, a voice for a brand new strategy to the North Korea downside

SEOUL, South Korea | With the nuclear-use threshold lowered, a regional arms race underway, diplomacy useless and communications channels silent, the flashpoint Korean peninsula faces a slew of challenges. The Ukraine battle can be providing North Korea contemporary alternatives to exit its diplomatic and ...

Sunday Notes: Mark Gubicza Constructed a Bridge and Had Two Saves

23Apr

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Baseball

Sunday Notes: Mark Gubicza Constructed a Bridge and Had Two Saves

Mark Gubicza was beginning pitcher. Making all however two of his 384 big-league appearances with the Kansas City Royals, the massive right-hander logged 132 wins to go together with a 3.96 ERA, 42 full video games, and 16 shutouts. His finest season got here in 1988 when he went 20-8 with a 2.70 ERA and completed third in A.L. Cy Young balloting. Gubicza additionally had two saves, each of them in 1993. That was the 12 months he gained a real appreciation for the way difficult it's to guard a late-inning lead for a teammate. How he got here work out of the bullpen — one thing he did sparingly exterior of that one season — was a matter of circumstance. “We didn’t have a bridge to get from our starters to Jeff Montgomery,” defined Gubicza, who now serves as a TV analyst for the Angels...

Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames throughout dwell efficiency of Fantasmic

23Apr

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames throughout dwell efficiency of Fantasmic

An enormous fire-breathing dragon went up in flames throughout a dwell efficiency at Disneyland in California.Several movies posted on social media confirmed the 45ft stage prop ablaze as members of the viewers have been knowledgeable through the general public tackle system that the present couldn't proceed as a result of "unforeseen circumstances". People have been then evacuated from the realm on the theme park in Anaheim.There have been no reviews of any accidents, in accordance with the fireplace service.The fireplace broke out throughout a efficiency of Fantasmic, which guarantees "enhanced special effects, state-of-the-art projections and superb pyrotechnics". Read extra:Three new Star Wars movies are comingDisney criticised after revealing forged for Lilo & Stitch...

Everybody contributes in Marlins’ twin invoice sweep

23Apr

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Baseball

Everybody contributes in Marlins’ twin invoice sweep

CLEVELAND -- When Oscar Gonzalez was tagged out on the plate with two outs within the backside of the ninth inning of Saturday’s nightcap between the Marlins and the Guardians, everybody in Progressive Field thought the sport was over. With Cleveland’s contact wizard Steven Kwan on the plate, Puk threw an 86 mph sweeper that Kwan hit right into a swinging bunt. Catcher Nick Fortes fielded the ball and obtained it to Puk, who dashed to the plate to use the tag that will have given the Marlins a win. But, with each managers (or in Miami’s case, an performing supervisor) coming onto the sphere to determine issues out, Puk knew he’d must get Kwan out once more, as he noticed in actual time the ball hit his bat then his hand -- an automated useless ball. After the mud had settled and Kwan stepp...

Pirates prolong supervisor Shelton: ‘He’s the best man to guide us’

23Apr

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Pirates prolong supervisor Shelton: ‘He’s the best man to guide us’

PITTSBURGH -- As Derek Shelton sat on the dais in PNC Park’s interview room, he couldn’t assist however discover that just about his complete workers had briefly deserted their pregame obligations and congregated on the opposite facet of the room, eager to be there for his or her supervisor’s second. Shelton had already processed the information that he and the membership had reached an extension past the 2023 season. But as he checked out his workers, he couldn't stop the tears in his eyes, the quiver in his voice, the tremble in his speak. In that second, he realized what this all meant. “I walk in, and they’re all back there,” Shelton stated. “It’s for your family. You work your [butt] off to get this job. Yeah, it’s emotional.” A second like that is by no means assured for a supervisor...

23Apr

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World

PHOTOS: Glimpses of a altering Earth, as seen from above

Charred, drained or swamped, constructed up, dug out or taken aside, blue or inexperienced or turned to mud: that is the Earth as seen from above. As the world commemorates Earth Day on Saturday, the footprints of human exercise are seen throughout the planet’s floor. The relationship between individuals a...

SNP has ‘nothing to cover’, says deputy chief who was not informed auditors had stop

23Apr

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Politics

SNP has ‘nothing to cover’, says deputy chief who was not informed auditors had stop

SNP deputy chief Keith Brown has insisted the occasion has "nothing to hide" and urged better transparency as he admitted he didn't know its auditors had stop till shortly earlier than it was made public.Speaking to Sky News, Mr Brown acknowledged present challenges, however argued the SNP's "best days lie ahead" as a disaster engulfs the occasion with a police investigation into its funds, which has seen its former chief government and treasurer arrested. Both Peter Murrell - who's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's husband - and Colin Beattie had been later launched with out cost pending additional investigation.The police inquiry centres on how greater than £600,000 in donations to the occasion earmarked for an independence referendum was used.SNP MP Stuart McDonald h...

‘He is baseball’: Tito documentary premieres on MLBN (Tonight, 8 ET)

23Apr

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Baseball

‘He is baseball’: Tito documentary premieres on MLBN (Tonight, 8 ET)

Besides being a two-time World Series-winning supervisor, Guardians skipper Terry Francona is likely one of the most entertaining figures within the sport. MLB Network will debut a revealing and intimate documentary on the legendary supervisor titled “Tito: The Terry Francona Story,” premiering tonight at 8 ET. Francona talks overtly about managing the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years, the jubilation and heartbreak of guiding Cleveland to the 2016 World Series and managing NBA legend Michael Jordan within the Minor Leagues. As he approaches 1,900 profession wins, Francona can be candid about how for much longer he needs to handle. Cash, former Red Sox common supervisor Theo Epstein, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and a handful of Francona’s ...