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Tamison Soppet said she was speechless to have won the Junior Women's category at the Youth America Grand Prix in New York. Her ballet teacher, Olivia Russell from Convergence Dance Studios, travelled to New York with her.
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1 year ago Read more at 1News

The Monaco E-Prix is the most prestigious Formula E race of the year. Four Porsche 99X Electric race cars will go in pursuit of championship points on the legendary Grand Prix circuit in Monaco. Preview Wehrlein won in Mexico and Misano, while world champion Dennis claimed top podium step in Saudi Arabia. With three wins from seven races, Porsche ranks first in the bid for the Manufacturers’ Trophy.
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1 year ago Read more at Porsche Newsroom

Ronnie O'Sullivan will be looking for a record eighth title at The Crucible The 2024 World Snooker Championship takes place in Sheffield between April 20 and May 6. Luca Brecel, who won the 2023 World Championship, was knocked out in the first round this year, pipped 10-9 by David Gilbert. Mark Selby is the 19th first-time champion to fail to defend his title in Sheffield.
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1 year ago Read more at Sky Sports

Experts say the problem is particularly severe in emerging economies which lack the sophisticated recycling processes of wealthier nations. This could be improved through schemes such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) where plastic producers are made responsible for the end of a product’s life cycle, such as by providing funds to cover the costs of recycling. The Back to Blue report examined three main ways in which governments have tried to reduce plastic consumption.
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1 year ago Read more at Eco-Business

The book you hate that everyone loves: “Slug: And Other Things I’ve Been Told To Hate” by Jane Austen I really couldn’t get into “Such a Fun Age” by Kylie Reid. The first book you remember reading: “Molloy” by James Joyce. It’s a wittily curated compendium that explores, from prehistory to the present day, and with wonderful imaginative leaps, the overlooked histories of women and their fight for
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1 year ago Read more at Euronews

Lyu Haotian of China reacts during the first round against Shaun Murphy of England at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, Britain, April 22, 2024. Lyu Hottetian of china reacts in the second round against Lyu Hutchinson of England. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua) Liu Huatchins of China competes during first round.
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1 year ago Read more at Xinhua

Floods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, according to the World Meteorological Organization's State of the Climate in Asia - 2023 report. The report said sea-surface temperatures in the northwest Pacific Ocean hit record highs, and even the Arctic Ocean experienced a marine heat wave. Climate change exacerbated the frequency and severity of such events.
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ADVERTISEMENT Cruden, 35, is one of the more prolific New Zealand first-fives in Super Rugby history. After debuting for the Hurricanes, Cruden helped the Chiefs win back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. But after leaving New Zealand for a second to pursue an opportunity with Japanese club Kobelco Steelers three years ago, it seemed Cruden’s career in the prestigious rugby competition was over.
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1 year ago Read more at RugbyPass

Jurassic World 4 is set to start filming at NBCUniversal's Sky Studios Elstree in the UK this summer. As ever, this is subject to potential delays. Universal has yet to confirm filming dates though, so we could get a release date delay.
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1 year ago Read more at Digital Spy

Ballydehob Jazz Festival is gearing up for another year of toe-tapping tunes and second-line struts. The village will host a whopper line-up of free live music over the May Bank holiday weekend, May 3rd – 6th. New Orleans jazz punk pianist Stephanie Nilles will perform in the Community Hall, with a Sunday Jazz Festival Food & Craft Market.
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1 year ago Read more at Yay Cork