Jul 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard (16) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Rockies will have the chance to split a road series Thursday afternoon when they take the field against the Cincinnati Reds in the finale of a four-game series. The Rockies held on for a 6-5 win on Wednesday, marking just their 13th win in 46 tries away from home. Sam Hilliard belted a pair of home runs, his first two…
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Uzbekistan’s only mobile-exclusive bank, TBC Bank Uzbekistan, owned by London Stock Exchange-listed TBC Bank Group, has raised $38.2 million in a fresh equity investment. It plans to expand its local presence in the country and introduce new financial products, as well. TBC Bank Group has led the latest funding in TBC Bank Uzbekistan by infusing $23 million, while shareholders European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and World Bank’s International Financial Corporation (IFC) have participated in the round by investing $7.6 million each. After serving customers in Georgia, TBC Bank Group decided to expand outside that country’s borders in 2019…
Nato members have pledged their support for an “irreversible path” to future membership for Ukraine, as well as more aid.While a formal timeline for it to join the military alliance was not agreed at a summit in Washington DC, the military alliance’s 32 members said they had “unwavering” support for Ukraine’s war effort.Nato has also announced further integration with Ukraine’s military and members have committed €40bn ($43.3bn, £33.7bn) in aid in the next year, including F-16 fighter jets and air defence support.The bloc’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said: “Support to Ukraine is not charity – it is in our own security…
Hilton recently expanded its portfolio with the addition of roughly 400 Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties (which were formerly part of World of Hyatt). SLH is a collection of boutique hotels ranging from romantic cliffside retreats in Greece to cowboy-themed ranches in Colorado. It prides itself on offering unique properties that reflect the local culture better than your average chain hotel.Hilton’s partnership with SLH stands to bring together the best of both worlds, providing travelers with more memorable stays while allowing them to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points.Not all SLH properties are part of the Hilton Honors…
Over 14.6 million international visitors went to Japan between January and May, according to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization. Almost 3.1 million went to the country in March alone, the highest monthly total since records began in 1964. If that trend continues, Japan is set to exceed its record of 31.9 million tourists in 2019, just before the COVID pandemic. Total inbound tourism spending rose to 1.75 trillion yen ($10.8 billion) in the first quarter of the year. That made tourism Japan’s second-largest “export”, just behind cars and ahead of products like semiconductors, according to Fortune’s calculations and…
Jul 10, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson (45) pitches in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Matt Vierling homered and drove in three runs and the host Detroit Tigers held off the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Wednesday night. Andy Ibanez added a solo homer and Colt Keith tripled, scored two runs and drove in another as Detroit won for the fifth time in six games. Detroit starter Reese Olson (4-8) allowed three runs, six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in six innings. He has…
Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang has been convicted of fraud and other charges by a jury in a Manhattan federal court at a criminal trial in which prosecutors accused him of market manipulation ahead of the 2021 collapse of his $36bn private investment firm. On Wednesday, the jury, which began deliberations on Tuesday, found Hwang guilty on 10 of 11 criminal counts, and Patrick Halligan, his Archegos deputy and co-defendant, guilty on all three counts he faced. Hwang and Halligan sat flanked by their lawyers as the verdict was read by a soft-spoken foreperson. United States District…
Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 is now right around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, July 16th, and Wednesday, July 17th. Fortunately, if you’re looking to get a leg up on deals ahead of the upcoming sales event, Amazon has already begun rolling out steep discounts on several of its own devices, including TVs, ebook readers, streaming devices, smart displays, and even Alexa-powered shades. The list of Prime-only deals is still relatively short for now, but it’ll explode to include thousands of products in short order.However, keep in mind that you must be an Amazon Prime subscriber to take advantage of…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former Indiana lawmaker accused of pushing a bill favoring a casino company in exchange for promises of employment to a year and a day in prison. Former state Rep. Sean Eberhart pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit fraud in November and agreed to pay $60,000 in restitution, roughly equal to his annual pay as a legislator. He faced a maximum sentence of five years in prison but prosecutors recommended leniency as part of the plea deal, the Indianapolis Star reported. Eberhart’s attorney, Pat Cotter, declined to comment on the sentencing when reached by…
A court in the United Arab Emirates has handed life sentences to 43 activists after finding them guilty of terror offences. State media said the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal convicted the defendants of “creating a terrorist organisation”. United Nations experts and human rights groups have severely criticised the mass trial.Human Rights Watch (HRW) said more than 80 human rights defenders and political dissidents – known as the “UAE 84” – were put on trial.Last January, the UAE’s prosecutor general referred the defendants to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on charges of “establishing another clandestine organisation for…
Screenshot: Patriot Oasis Twitter Future Emperor First Son Barron Trump made a huge splash at his father’s rally in Doral, Florida. So much so, the youngest Trump received a standing ovation from the raucous crowd. Barron Trump Gets Standing Ovation Barron, though only 18 years old, is already a massive mountain of a man! He proved it when he stood to take a bow and thank the crowd for their cheers. Watch: 🚨MY FRIEND BARRON TRUMP JUST GOT A STANDING OVATION FROM 45,000 PEOPLE IN DORAL, FLORIDA! “This is the first time he’s ever done this,” President Trump said.Congratulations, happy…
Jul 8, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Alex de Minaur (AUS) reacts after winning a game against Arthur Fils (FRA)(not pictured) in a gentlemen’s singles match on day eight of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Novak Djokovic advanced into his record-tying 13th semifinal Wimbledon after Alex de Minaur of Australia withdrew due to a hip injury on Wednesday. Scheduled to face Djokovic on the quarterfinals, de Minaur admitted that he injured his hip in the closing stages of his 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over Arthur Fils in the…