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Judge denies Trump's bid to quash Fulton County DA's probe into efforts to overturn Georgia election results

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A judge has denied a motion by former President Trump seeking to stymie Fulton County DA Fani Willis' probe into efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. In another blow to former President Donald Trump's efforts to stymie Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into his conduct after the 2020 presidential election , a judge on Monday denied a motion filed in March by Trump's legal team seeking to disqualify Willis and quash the findings of a special grand jury convened to review evidence in the matter. In his ruling, Judge Robert McBurney wrote that Trump's legal argument was "insufficient because, while being the subject (or even target) of a highly publicized criminal investigation is likely an unwelcome and unpleasant experience, no court ever has held that that status alone provides a basis for the courts to interfere with or halt the investigations." McBurney's denial marks the latest in a series of legal set

NFL Playoff Picture: Best 3 Bets to Miss The Playoffs | Pickswise

Much of the NFL offseason is spent trying to forecast which teams are going to be the best of the best. And we have already done plenty of that at Pickswise. For example, you can check out our Super Bowl best bets , AFC Championship predictions and NFC Championship picks . Right now, though, it’s time to touch on the teams that might not be good. There are always those franchises that underachieve, if not perennially then at least every now and then. Let’s take a look at some of the best bets to be made on teams failing to live up to expectations and missing the playoffs this season. Lock in our NFL picks at DraftKings Sports book , which has a great sign-up offer where you can bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets no matter what! Click here to take advantage and get your bonus bets right now. Chicago Bears -180 At modest -180 odds, the Bears are my favorite bet to miss the playoffs. Really, the juice should be considerably more for a team that went 3-14 a season ago under a firs

MLB Tigers vs Marlins Same Game Parlay Predictions at +750 odds | Pickswise

Here at Pickswise, we provide MLB coverage with YRFI/NRFI picks, player props, mega parlays and so much more. And now, we’re diving into the Same Game Parlay market! This SGP previews the Tigers vs Marlins game in Miami with a decent potential payout at +750 odds. Before we dive in, don’t forget to check out our MLB picks on the side and total for every game today. But for now, let’s break down each leg of this Tigers vs Marlins Same Game Parlay. Now you can bet any of our MLB predictions at FanDuel Sports book, which has a great new-customer offer to take advantage of. If you sign up for FanDuel right now, you can get up to $100 in bonus bets following a $5 wager. Click here to join FanDuel right now. Marlins -1.5 (+136) Luis Arraez to record 2+ hits (+155) Bryan De La Cruz to record 2+ total bases (+100) Tigers vs Marlins Same Game Parlay: +750 Miami Marlins -1.5 (+136) over Detroit Tigers The Miami Marlins came out of the All-Star break sluggishly, and as a result they dro

Poland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence

Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union WARSAW, Poland -- Poland’s lawmakers voted Friday to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian i NFL uences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union. The law was proposed in May by Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice party and critics see it as primarily targeting opposition leader and former Prime Minister Donald Tusk, before a parliamentary election scheduled for this fall. Following criticism, President Andrzej Duda proposed urgent amendments to tone it down. The lower house, or Sejm, voted 235-214 with four abstentions to reject the Senate’s veto to the draft law amended by Duda. It only now requires Duda's signature to take effect. The amended bill calls for a commission to check whether between 2007 and 2022 politicians have ta

Mikel Arteta hits back at Xavi complaints about Arsenal's style of play

Mikel Arteta has hit back at Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez following his complaints about Arsenal 's approach to their pre-season clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners won an enthralling friendly meeting with Barça at SoFi Stadium in California, running out 5-3 victors thanks to a brace from Leandro Trossard and further goals from Bukayo Saka, Fabio Vieira and new signing Kai Havertz. Despite being a 'pre-season friendly', the game was full of hefty tackles and fierce duels. In fact, there were 34 fouls throughout the 90 minutes, with 22 of those fouls being committed by Arsenal players. Speaking to the press after the Game , Xavi revealed he had complained to Arteta about their approach to the Game , saying: "I said to Mikel at the end of the Game , it was like a Champions League tie with the intensity they put in. It was not normal for a friendly, but I understand everyone wants to win. For us, it was our first friendly and we went into it off the back of loads o

Bowe Bergdahl's conviction vacated by federal judge, citing potential for conflict of interest

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Former U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl had his conviction vacated by a federal judge, who said a military judge had failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest. Former U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was court-martialed for desertion during his tour of Afghanistan, had his conviction vacated on Tuesday by a federal judge , who said a Military judge had failed to disclose a potential co NFL ict of interest . Prior to ruling on Bergdahl's case, the military judge had submitted an application for a position as an immigration judge in the Justice Department under then-President Donald Trump, Judge Reggie B. Walton wrote in Tuesday's order. The military judge "should have disclosed his job application as a potential ground for his disqualification," Walton wrote. In this file photo, U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl walks out of the courthouse after the judge said he would continue deliberating on his sentence during Bergdahl's court martial at Fort Bragg,

Carousel Day (July 25th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every July 25th What's the official website? carousels.org/index.html It's also known as... National Merry Go Round Day What are the hashtags? #CarouselDay #NationalMerryGoRoundDay Have we missed something? When we think of carousels, we think of the beautifully designed horses, with golden metal poles mounted down the center and accompanied by circus music. Since the early 1800’s, carousels are all about the children, laughing as they go round and round and have been a huge part of American history. While there are many designs to carousels, the idea of a carousel has been around for centuries before America even existed. So, to observe the fine-tuned History of carousels, Carousel Day is a day just for that! So strap in and enjoy the ride on an American pastime. Learn about Carousel Day The purpose of Carousel Day is to honor this incredible invention. This is one of the most instantly recognizable fairground and amusement par

Orioles vs Phillies Prediction - MLB Picks 7/24/23

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Philadelphia Phillies (53-46) vs Baltimore Orioles (61-38) Game Info: Monday, July 24, 2023 at 6:40 pm (Citizens Bank Park) Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) (3.06) vs Dean Kremer (1

Mauricio Pochettino issues transfer demand to Chelsea

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has urged the club to continue the clear out the first-team squad and to allow him to bring 'balance' back to the side. The Blues used a staggering 33 players during their infamous 2022/23 season, finishing a lowly 12th in the Premier League table. To make amends, Chelsea have already sold 13 senior players during the summer transfer window, though as this figure also includes some who were out on loan last season and others have since returned, Pochettino still has a bloated squad to contend with. Speaking ahead of their pre-season friendly with Brighton in the US, Pochettino insisted his roster still needs trimming. "You need 23,24, max 25, keeper included. We don't need 30 to 35 players. We need to be right in how we choose profile and balance is most important," Pochettino said. "Sometimes you get the balance with less than more. It's not that you cannot manage, the problem is players who are not going to play,

Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?

The idea of putting solar panels on top of the world's thousands of miles of irrigation canals has long seemed like a good one Back in 2015, California's dry earth was crunching under a fourth year of drought. Then-Governor Jerry Brown ordered an unprecedented 25% reduction in home water use. Farmers, who use the most water, volunteered too to avoid deeper, mandatory cuts. Brown also set a goal for the state to get half its energy from renewable sources, with climate change bearing down. Yet when Jordan Harris and Robin Raj went knocking on doors with an idea that addresses both water loss and climate pollution — installing solar panels over irrigation canals — they couldn't get anyone to commit. Fast forward eight years. With devastating heat, record-breaking wildfire, looming crisis on the Colorado River, a growing commitment to fighting climate change, and a little bit of movement-building, their company Solar AquaGrid and partners are preparing to break ground on the fi

What we know about Travis King, the American soldier detained in North Korea

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An American soldier who had just been released from a South Korean detention facility fled across the border to North Korea where he was taken into custody this month. LONDON -- An American soldier who had just been released from a South Korean detention facility fled across the border to North Korea where he was taken into custody this month. Here's what we know about the situation. Who is the detainee in North Korean custody? The soldier in question was identified as 23-year-old U.S. Army Private 2nd Class Travis King, according to a U.S. official. King has been a cavalry scout in the U.S. Army since January 2021 and has no deployments, according to service information provided by Army spokesperson Bryce Dubee. King has received three medals while serving in the U.S. military: the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. These medals are commonly received by American service members in Korea. South Korean army soldiers pass

Will Lionel Messi play for MLS All-Stars in Arsenal friendly?

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Pele reached heights few can even begin to imagine but he described playing in America as "the best thing I did in my life". After months of negotiations and weeks of speculation, Lionel Messi has followed in the Brazilian icon's footsteps after finally completing his much-anticipated move to Inter Miami player on Monday - just in time for the MLS All-Star game against last season's Premier League runners-up Arsenal. The Golden Ball winner at the winter World Cup has to immediately be considered the league's ultimate All-Star - especially when he would be vying with the likes of Christian Benteke for a spot in the front line. However, there were 38 days between Messi's public announcement of his intention to join Inter Miami and the club's official statement to welcome the World Cup winner. With the All-Star match kicking off just three days after his unveiling, will Messi make a guest appearance? Will Lionel Messi play for MLS All-Stars in Arsenal friendl