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In his much anticipated NBA debut, Paolo Banchero of Orlando joined some remarkable company. Banchero, this year’s No. 1 draft pick, did not disappoint in his first NBA game, scoring a game-high 27 points with nine rebounds and five assists in the Magic’s 113–109 loss to the Pistons. Banchero was also effective from the field, converting 11 of 18 shots, …

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining and strengthening international peace and security through the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free world and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone of the disarmament and non-proliferation system. In a remark made during the thematic debate on nuclear weapons at the United Nations, the UAE expressed its sorrow that …

Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber pose for their first photo together at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, putting an end to a year’s worth of rivalry rumors. On Monday, October 17, photographer Tyrell Hampton posted a photo of the two on Instagram and described the occasion as a “plot twist.” how to break the internet by selena …

Robbie Coltrane, who played the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, passed away on Friday, October 14 at the age of 72, according to his agent. Coltrane’s career spanned more than four decades, from parts in the James Bond flicks GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough to his portrayal as criminal psychologist Dr. Edward ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in …

In the latest “direct-action” prank against works of art, environmental protestors splashed tomato soup onto Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers painting at London’s National Gallery on Friday (October 14). According to the gallery, the demonstrators caused “minimal damage to the frame, but the painting itself is intact.” Just Stop Oil has organized a series of high-profile rallies in an effort to …

On Thursday, October 13, actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pled guilty to a single count of harassment in accordance with a deal with prosecutors sparing him any jail time while resolving a criminal case stemming from complaints of sexual misconduct by multiple women. The citation for second-degree harassment, which is classified as a non-criminal violation in New York’s penal code, similar …

In an effort to introduce its electric aircraft to global markets, Chinese electronic vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Inc.’s “flying car” performed its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates. A two-seater electric VTOL aircraft, the X2 is propelled by eight propellers, two of which are located in each corner of the craft. The manufacturer of the vehicle hailed Monday’s 90-minute, …

Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, was welcomed to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday by the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, Anwar Gargash. According to state agency WAM, Gargash and Grundberg had a conversation about the most recent events in the ongoing crisis in Yemen as well as the efforts being made internationally …

Upon the visit of the UAE President to Russia, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to building the foundations of global peace and stability in order to alleviate tensions and find diplomatic solutions to problems. This occurred during a reception organized by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian …

On Monday, October 10, this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three economists from the United States. One of the winners, Ben Bernanke, is a former head of the Federal Reserve. Their research focused on how saving failing banks can prevent an even more severe economic disaster. Bernanke, Douglas Diamond, and Philip Dybvig were awarded the Nobel Prize …