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image caption, A look at Nassau County Stadium in New York, with 60 days left until the start of the T20 World Cup on June 1st. Article informationauthor, mark higginsonrole, BBC Sports Senior Journalist20 minutes agoThe pitch used in the United States for this summer's Men's T20 World Cup will undergo quite a journey, being transported more than 14,000 miles when the first ball is bowled in the tournament.They arrived by boat from Adelaide, Australia, via Florida, as organizers are running a major world cricket tournament in the United States for the first time.Games will be held at custom-built venues…

In a few weeks, trillions of periodic cicadas will emerge from years of underground sojourn, and more than a dozen states will be abuzz.Seeds XIX and XIII are a rare double-spawn event that spans 17 states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. The last time his two siblings hatched together was 221 years ago, and after this year, he is predicted to hatch again in 2245.When conditions are right, two chicks emerge in large numbers, feed, make noise, mate, and die. Here's what you need to know about where to find the 13-year-old Brood XIX and 17-year-old Brood XIII.Double cicada…

The Yonkers-based organization Sister to Sister International (STSI) held a “Day of Awareness, Education, and Action” on Saturday, which also included events to address health disparities affecting the Black community.Black maternal and child health was one of the topics of the day. The organization and its community partners hosted a fireside chat with three medical experts: Uche Blackstock, Ph.D., Stephanie Lovinksy Desir, M.D., and Chiatogu Onyewu, M.D., to discuss how health disparities impact Black lives. We discussed the impact.“We want the public to listen and learn about the deep inequities in our health care system and the negative impact on…

In summary Loans for California's public schools have been embezzled in recent years, exacerbating a long-running battle over charter schools. California's public schools, which serve nearly 6 million students, are feeling the financial impact of a 5x hit. Billions of dollars in federal funding meant to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 have dried up, school closures during the pandemic have widened enrollment declines, and chronic absenteeism has worsened. , operating costs have increased due to inflation, and the state budget is suffering from large deficits. Because states fund schools primarily based on attendance, the gap between revenue and spending continues…

Six-month-old Cognition Labs spent months seeking a $2 billion valuation and reaching its goal. This record reflects growing investor interest and confidence in the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) startups. From $350 million valuation to $2 billion In a recent fundraising campaign, Cognition Labs secured $175 million, led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, valuing it at $2 billion. At this valuation, Cognition Labs joins companies like his French AI company Mistral and Perplexity AI, which are already worth billions of dollars. Mistral is already in talks with potential investors to raise $533 million, which would increase its valuation to $5.3…

8:15 ▪ 3 Minimum read time ▪ up to Eddie S. The legal saga of Binance and its founder Qiao Changpeng is far from over. In fact, CZ wrote a letter to the judge overseeing the case, in which he acknowledged his wrongdoing and asked for forgiveness. But despite the possibility of a three-year prison sentence hanging over his head, the former CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange is determined to overcome this ordeal and support innovative startups and a new generation of entrepreneurs. He seems determined to focus on that noble goal. CZ's Apology: New Determination In a letter to…

Written by Reyhan DemitryBBC South Caucasus correspondent6 hours agoimage caption, Protests are now a daily sight in Tbilisi and show little sign of slowing down.For the past 10 days, thousands of Georgians, many in their late teens or early 20s, have brought traffic to a standstill in the capital, Tbilisi.They are calling on the government to withdraw plans to introduce controversial legislation called the “Foreign Agents Law”, which many believe is being used by neighboring Russia to quash dissent. It claims to be inspired by authoritarian laws in the country.On April 17, Parliament passed the bill on first reading. This…

Kudos to Governor Maura Healey for MassReconnect and Senate President Karen Spilka for supporting free community college. But I think it's wrong to use degree completion as a measure of success, as the Globe suggests in supporting MassReconnect (see “Massachusetts Community Colleges Reverse Enrollment Declines”). ”, Opinion, April 23).Adult students return to college for a variety of reasons, but the primary motivation is usually financial advancement. While this is great for students looking to earn a degree, most adult learners are looking for the quickest and cheapest way to gain a qualification that will be valuable in their local labor…

Andrea Palm Porter, executive director of Roaring Fork Leadership, will speak at the Aspen Chamber Resort Association Business Forum on Wednesday, April 24th.Lucy Peterson/Aspen Times Roaring Fork Valley business leaders gathered Wednesday morning for a forum hosted by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) to learn how to better civically engage their businesses and employees. ACRA leaders hosted a forum to discuss the importance of public engagement from a business perspective to fostering successful businesses in communities whose goals are supported by elected officials. Several speakers and local leaders spoke about their experiences with civic engagement and ways to encourage…

image source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Jofra Archer is fit and expected to be recalled to England's white-ball squad this summer27 minutes agoStefan Shemilt, Chief Cricket WriterIf pressure is a privilege, England's white-ball team will feel extremely lucky.England's leaders, who have been in dire straits since their disastrous 50-over defeat at last year's World Cup, will meet early next week to select a squad to defend their T20 title in June in the Caribbean and the United States. I plan to.A repeat of India's fiasco is likely to have a serious impact on at least one of captain Jos Buttler and…