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Fourth may rapidly be beyond you. Leigh and Halifax are both in form. Granted, Leigh have some very difficult fixtures coming up, but should they win those, they should go above you. Your only chance looks like Toulouse or Featherstone having a bad run, and neither seems to be likely to do that.

With Birthright, young American Jews have the opportunity to fly over to Israel and spend some time getting to know its people. Increasingly, Israelis are convinced that they could benefit from the same opportunity, too: Earlier today, a new plan was announced that would take Israeli teachers on a journey throughout the country, allowing them to interact with other groups they don’t normally get to encounter.

Two teenage girls are facing charges for carjacking a pregnant teacher outside an elementary school in Maryland – as two other girls are still being sought in the attack, police said. Tyana Keyshawn Holmes, 16, has been charged as an adult with carjacking, robbery and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle in connection to the violent...

Bitcoin started as a populist alternative to government money—or was it just the rich getting richer all along?

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• Social Security retirement benefits average about $1,400 a month for American retirees.
• Florida has a lot of retired people — over 3 million — but the average Social Security check in the sunshine state is lower than the national average.
• Delaware, Connecticut, and New Jersey are the only states where the average Social Security retirement benefit is above $1,500.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security retirement benefits.

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Following the success of its maiden millennial male-focused channel Brother, Elisabeth Murdoch's media startup Vertical Networks is rolling out a second Snapchat Discover franchise.

But this one's just a mind game.

The California-based mobile content studio is unveiling "Mindsy," a bi-weekly channel on Snapchat's content hub based on a Japanese study of psychology and self-discovery called Kokology.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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JOHANNESBURG – Three seasons without a trophy at a club as big as Kaizer Chiefs is failure, any self-respecting football fan knows that. Steve Komphela, however, sees things very differently.

Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown has filed a statement of claim against CTV Monday morning, months after the network reported two women were accusing him of sexual misconduct.

Garda Checkpoints Dublin's latest photo had people commenting in their hundreds but not for the reason that everyone expected.They shared pictures on their Facebook page of a Garda car in Dublin being clamped while, what looks to be a parking official, takes it off. There's white writing underneath where the car is clamped but it's unclear what it says. The clamp is on the front tyre on the passenger side. The picture was posted on Monday morning and the majority of comments were quick to point... Читать дальше...

The Egyptian is expected to miss the Europa League semi-finals, but there remains every chance that he will be available to his country this summer

Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has showed absolute seriousness and determination ahead of Real Madrid semi-final Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, the Portugal captain took to his Instagram handle to share a.

Another study of food in Bulgaria and in Western Europe shows "double standards" in terms of both quality and price. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
 
A total of 106 samples, covering 53 food and beverage from the same brand, offered on the one hand in a retail chain in Bulgaria, and on the other in the same or similar chain of stores in Germany, Austria, Italy and Czech Republic.

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April 23 may belong to the new royal baby, but there’s a bound to be a spring in his big sister’s step too.

That’s because Princess Charlotte, at the grand age of 2, has made history by being the first British royal princess to not lose her place in the line of succession upon the birth of a younger male sibling.

Traditionally, a female royal would be bypassed by a younger brother, which is why Prince Andrew and Prince Edward and their respective... Читать дальше...

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• Apple holds a social event called "Beer Bash" on Friday afternoons at its headquarters.
• This year, to celebrate Earth Day on April 20, it booked Ziggy Marley, a reggae musician. 

One of Apple's longest-running traditions is called "Beer Bash." Basically, on Fridays, employees can gather in the courtyard inside the company's headquarters, grab a beer or two, and listen to some live music.

Employees like the perk. In the past, Stevie Wonder... Читать дальше...

Focus Features

Every year, Hollywood plucks great stories from books to turn them into big-screen experiences.

Whether they're a true story based on a biography or a sci-fi extravaganza based on a novel, adaptations often end up being Hollywood's best movies.

But before the movies come out, do yourself a favor and dive into the world of the books instead.

Here are the book-to-movie adaptations of 2018.

"Paddington 2" continues the charming adventures of Paddington Bear. Читать дальше...

Going through security and customs isn't anyone's favorite part of traveling, but sometimes it's not just inconvenient — it can get super pricey. 

Jurgen Klopp believes beating Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne to the PFA Players' Player of the Year award shows just how "special" Mohamed Salah's debut Liverpool season has been. De Bruyne had been considered the favourite for the award for much of the campaign given his remarkable form for runaway Premier League leaders City, scoring eight and setting up another 15. But Salah ultimately pipped him to it on Sunday, with the Egyptian's incredible first season at Liverpool earning the respect and votes of his peers. Читать дальше...

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says the Reds have "earned the right to be feared" ahead of their crunch Champions League semi-final first-leg clash against Roma. Jurgen Klopp's men outplayed Premier League champions Manchester City in the quarter-finals to secure a 5-1 aggregate triumph, and only Eusebio Di Francesco's men stand between them and May's final in Kiev. Gerrard, who famously captained Liverpool in their comeback against AC Milan to lift the trophy in 2005, believes that Liverpool's... Читать дальше...

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• Ashland University in Ohio, USA, is offering scholarships to top "Fortnite" players.
• Ashland University is one of 66 colleges and universities in the U.S. that have joined the National Association of Collegiate Esports since it was founded in 2016.
• The e-sports program offers scholarships of up to $4,000.

You may have heard of Fortnite, the new, free game that’s sweeping the nation and irking teachers everywhere, but... Читать дальше...

Newport County Accrington Stanley 6:45 PM UTC Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Newport boss Mike Flynn is expected to make changes as Accrington seek the point needed at Rodney Parade to be crowned Sky Bet League Two champions.Flynn... Читать дальше...

Apple

• Apple announced late last Friday that it will provide free replacements for some MacBook Pro batteries. 
• The program only applies to 13-inch MacBook Pro computers, which were manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017. 
• It also only applies to MacBook Pro computers without the Touch Bar touchscreen keyboard. Your computer should look like the one pictured at the top of this post. 
• "Apple has determined that, in a limited number of 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units... Читать дальше...

Go Thorman, please for God's sake go. He is the last remnant of a failed, dysfunctional coaching set up, starting with Paul Anderson and continued by two Australian comedians.
Is there any wonder we have the worst gate in Super League with this style of 'five drives and a kick rugby' on display? Some players looking as though they aren't allowed to handle the ball- Rugby League is not rocket science. Something is to be said of the previous coaching set ups when some players that have been with the club 10 years... Читать дальше...

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens promised supporters that he’d continue to fight for conservative policies in a Saturday speech that came...

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s third child is the first boy in British history who won’t cut his older sister in line for the throne.

MOUNT PLEASANT — Abbie Dart tossed a two-hitter in the first game and Courtnie Heller belted a homer in Game 2 as the No. 4 Tyler Junior College Apache Ladies won two games against Northeast Texas Community College on Sunday in   Region XIV softball.