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India are all set to begin their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, but ahead of the opening match, it is the selection of Saransh Jain that has generated the biggest talking point among fans and cricket experts. The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has earned his maiden Test call-up at the age of 33, proving that Indian cricket still values sustained domestic excellence over instant fame.Jain was drafted into the squad as an injury replacement for Washington Sundar, and his remarkable journey has quickly become one of the biggest stories surrounding the tour. His selection gathered further momentum after a stellar India…

What usage and Apple’s support timeline means for your MacBook Cheng Xin/Getty Images To set expectations right away: there’s no single answer to how long you should expect a MacBook to last. A base MacBook Neo will likely run into bottlenecks before a fully decked-out MacBook Pro does. But what you do with the machine and how often you use it play a big part in the longevity of a laptop, too. While there’s no perfect timeline to show how long your new MacBook will work for, we do have many ways to estimate this. No…

Tottenham claimed the Sydney Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over Chelsea as Richarlison struck deep into stoppage time to settle an entertaining pre-season London derby. Sandro Tonali had given Spurs an early lead with his first goal for the club, but Estevao headed Chelsea level before the break. Tottenham then played more than 40 minutes with 10 men after Kevin Danso was sent off just three minutes into the second half, only for Richarlison to snatch victory after Jamie Donley’s effort struck the post. No such thing as a friendly The match had all the intensity of a competitive…

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Peacock is closing out summer with a slew of new movies, shows and reality TV reunions that will have everyone talking. Love Island, The Valley and Married at First Sight will all have reunions this month, promising more fireworks in August than there were on the 4th of July. Summer lovers will get their chance to swoon with Halle Bailey and Bridgerton heartthrob Regé-Jean Page by streaming their sunny romance, You, Me & Tuscany. Peacock is also streaming two 2026 breakout hits, the horror film Obsession and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. August 1 Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveAlmost FamousThe Angry Birds…

Reigning FA Cup and EFL Cup champions Manchester City have released their new Puma away shirt as part of the club’s kit for the 2026/27 season. The shirt, which was unveiled in July as part of the club’s pre-season tour of Hong Kong, is black and yellow and finished with a swarm of worker bees. Erling Haaland, Vivianne Miedema, Phil Foden, Bunny Shaw, Antoine Semenyo, Jade Rose, Omar Marmoush, Kerstin Casparij and Marc Guehi are among the stars to have shown off the kit. Here are the key details on the release, including the story behind the design and how…

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Jul 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Bryan King (74) celebrates with catcher Yainer Diaz (21) after the game against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images While 51 games remain on their schedule, the Houston Astros reached a milestone of sorts on Friday when they defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 11-2 in the opener of a three-game series. The Astros, after all, reclaimed first place in the American League West for the first time since April 6. They’ll look to bolster their standing on Saturday when they continue their series versus the Rangers.…

El incendio de Ávila se originó en la localidad de Burgohondo por una imprudencia basada en hacer caso omiso de la emergencia climática y las medidas de protección de los recursos naturales. Que aquella maquinaria estuviera allí, ese día y a esa hora, de cualquier manera y sin ningún protocolo de extinción de fuegos, muestra que la precaución y la educación respecto a la nueva realidad climática es más necesaria que nunca. Si bien este hecho ha desatado un alto nivel de indignación en el ámbito animalista por su relación con el sector ganadero, catástrofes como los incendios afectan a…

The skipper of Canada’s lone operational submarine is hoping HMCS Corner Brook’s recent sinking of a decommissioned U.S. warship off Hawaii will help attract more young people to the life subaquatic. Canada is negotiating with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as the preferred supplier for up to 12 submarines to replace our aging Victoria-Class fleet. But the new German subs require a crew of 28 people and, as of this past June, this country only had 193 qualified submariners working within the Canadian Submarine Force, just over half the people required to operate the new subs. The July 12 sinking of USS…