Athens turned orange as winds deposited sand from North Africa on the Greek capital. — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/24/athens-turns-orange-under-north-african-dust-clouds
De Minaur becomes first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay: There were no post-match histrionics from de Minaur after the victory, fully aware he had toppled a ...
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Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Casper Ruud avenged his Monte-Carlo finals loss in style sweeping Stefanos Tsitsipas for the biggest title of his life in Barcelona. MORE: tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Red-Reversal-Ruud-Stops-Tsitsipas-for-Biggest-Tit.aspx
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died: Cavalli was known for exotic animal prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans ...
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Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
Emden celebrates its new festival theater on the Wall: It took around three years for the former Emden theater to become the Festspielhaus ...
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Genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee: You might call it a cup of Joe, java, mud, brew, mocha, or your morning jolt ...
reuters.com/science/genome-study-reveals-prehistoric-ethiopian-origins-coffee-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
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Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Guy ditches reality TV girlfriends, drives off: A Farmer Wants A Wife stockman ditches his flock of reality TV girlfriends and drives off into the dark on Monday ...
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Focus: As shale oil output slows, one deepwater port struggles for customers: As U.S. shale oil boomed last decade, an oil pipeline company pitched an ambitious ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/shale-oil-gains-slow-deepwater-port-struggles-customers-2024-04-22/
Nadal still the ultimate test on clay, says Tsitsipas: Rafa Nadal could return to action this week in Barcelona and play just his second event of an injury-hit ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/nadal-still-ultimate-test-clay-says-tsitsipas-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
2 men filmed hurling, destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead - National | Globalnews.ca
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Young Ugandans tangle in the mud. They dream of becoming professional wrestlers: A bamboo-lined wrestling ring in rural Uganda has captured the attention of some ...
apnews.com/article/uganda-mud-wrestling-0cb16f5367a5a60dd3afbc7c04c1f8ec
Have a moment, Alex De Minaur!
AdM delivers 📬Alex de Minaur becomes the first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay with a 7-5, 6-1 scoreboard #BCNOpenBS
Doja Cat offers Yetis, mud wrestling and ASAP Rocky as guest in arty Coachella headlining set
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/15/doja-cat-coachella-valley-music-arts-festival-asap-rocky/73324562007/
Trio rescued from tiny pacific island after spelling out 'help' in sand: Three sailors have been rescued from a tiny Pacific Ocean islet after spelling out ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/trio-rescued-from-tiny-pacific-island-after-spelling-out-help-in-sand
Camels evolved from a cold-weather ancestor. We could learn from their remarkable transformation
cnn.com/2024/04/16/climate/life-as-we-know-it-book-bill-weir/
Yes, it really is the King of Clay, back on his favorite surface for the first time since 2022!www.tennisnow.com/Live-Tennis-Scores.aspx
Stefanos Tsitsipas all for ELC on clay to "avoid any mistakes and tantrums" like earlier Monte Carlo examples | Tennis.com
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'Donut' driver's 'uninsured' Audi seized after tyre marks etched into sand on Redcar beachwww.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/donut-drivers-uninsured-audi-seized-29036695
Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat: Already under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/turtles-swimming-towards-extinction-in-malaysia-as-male-hatchlings-feel-heat
The King of COTA crashes out! 💥 Just after taking the lead @marcmarquez93 made a monumental mistake and his victory hopes ended up in the gravel! ❌#AmericasGP 🇺🇸 ... Show more #MotoGP #Motorsport #Motorcycle #Racing #MM93
The King of Clay returns to his beloved clay TOMORROW in Barcelona. Here's what he is saying about it... www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/April-2024/Nadal-on-Barcelona-Return-I-m-Treating-It-As-My-L.aspx
Top-ranked Djokovic returns to clay and eases into third round at Monte Carlo Masters
thestar.com/sports/tennis/top-ranked-djokovic-returns-to-clay-and-eases-into-third-round-at-monte-carlo-masters/article_293d0075-da1e-5639-b393-578cc3a514e9.html
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Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
- Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.
- Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.
- There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.
- Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
Saudi Arabia's £1,200,000,000,000 city will be 1.4 miles long by 2030: Futuristic city Neom - The Line - is supposed to diversify Saudi Arabia's oil economy ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/saudi-arabias-1-200-000-000-000-city-will-1-4-miles-long-2030-20616069/
Masterful from the champ 🌟
2022 and 2023 champion Holger Rune posts his 10th successive victory on the Munich clay
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11 career titles, and three of them at Monte-Carlo. Also: 74-17 on clay since the start of 2020! Bravo, Stefanos Tsitsipas! www.tennisnow.com/News/2024/April/Redvival-Tsitsipas-Sweeps-Ruud-for-Third-Monte-Ca.aspx
J12 vs. the Sand.
The J12 stands the test of time on your wrist. Its ceramic overcomes the most rigorous tests and resists abrasion ... Show more www.chanel.com/de/uhren/die-uhr-j12/
#WorldOfAfrica | Young people meet up to wrestle in the soft mud, in Uganda's Mukono district. They dream of one day emulating their heroes and joining world wrestling ... Show more
Tennis: Coco Gauff eager to end claycourt trophy drought before French Open : World number three Coco Gauff is full of optimism heading into the claycourt season ...
wionews.com/sports/tennis-coco-gauff-eager-to-end-claycourt-trophy-drought-before-french-open-712221
Iga Swiatek slides through clay-court opener, defeats Elise Mertens in Stuttgart: The world No. 1 kicked off her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title defense with a ...
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Marvellous JANNIK ⭐️🎪⭐️
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner begins his clay court season in sparkling fashion, defeating Korda 6-1 6-2 to set up a meeting with Struff ... Show more #RolexMonteCarloMasters
During an interview on the Pat McAfee Show, John Cena said that Wrestlemania XL was not his last night in the ring. He also mentioned that he drew a line in ... Show more
Tesla before numbers: sand in the gears - it continues to go downwards: Tesla shares fall to 15-month low; Demand problems and price discounts weigh on Q1 report ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
SEMIFINAL SNAPSHOT: 🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek vs. 🇰🇿 Elena Rybakina 💥
-Rybakina leads H2H 3-2.
-Swiatek won last meeting (2024 Doha Final) ... Show more #PorscheTennis
Sinner looks smooth on clay at Monte Carlo Masters. Defending champion Rublev loses
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Elena Rybakina: I have all the chances to win a Grand Slam on any surface: Elena Rybakina has made the perfect start to her clay season, and has suggested that ...
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Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons: Jannik Sinner has said he should not be compared to his fellow top-three rivals, Novak Djokovic and Carlos ...
punchng.com/sinner-plays-down-djokovic-alcaraz-comparisons/
Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/
Preparation of the wrestlers for the season in Gran Canaria 🥵☀️
The wrestlers around Curdin Orlik and Kilian Wenger are preparing intensively for the new ... Show more #srfsport #schwingen #grancanaria #trainingscamp #orlik #wenger
Rafael Nadal reveals good news ahead of his favorite tournament: Rafael Nadal will travel to Barcelona on Wednesday and practice
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Rafael_Nadal/143879/rafael-nadal-reveals-good-news-ahead-of-his-favorite-tournament/
Mud, sweat and birthday cake for prime ministers on Kokoda’s hell climb to Isurava
theage.com.au/politics/federal/mud-sweat-and-birthday-cake-for-prime-ministers-on-kokoda-s-hell-climb-to-isurava-20240424-p5fm6l.html
Sun And Sand In Cannes: A Look Back At Casual Celebrity Style At The Film Festival
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Simona Halep shares very sad news just before one of her most successful tournaments
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Quick Glance: Simona Halep Withdrawal Update
- Simona Halep has decided not to participate in the Madrid Open in order to focus on her fitness and prepare for competition after more than 18 months of inactivity.
- Following a positive test for Roxadustat, Halep's four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months in March, and she returned as a wildcard at the Miami Open, exiting in the first round against Paula Badosa.
- Despite denying any wrongdoing, Halep stated that a contaminated supplement was responsible for her positive drug test, leading to the reduction of her ban.
- The WTA is considering allowing players cleared of doping offenses or with reduced bans to return to future competitions with 'special rankings'.
These beloved stretches of white sand come with hefty price tags.
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Cow wanders into bog and gets stuck neck-deep in mud. Watch the rescue in Oregon
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Gauff an improving triple-surface threat, says Gilbert: Esteemed coach Brad Gilbert believes his current charge Coco Gauff is destined to succeed on all three ...
ausopen.com/articles/news/gauff-improving-triple-surface-threat-says-gilbert
Quick Glance: Gauff evolving as a triple-surface threat, per Gilbert
- Coco Gauff has proven to be an all-surface player.
- Despite her success, she has shown preferences for certain surfaces as she climbed to world No.3.
- Her coach Brad Gilbert believes hard courts are currently her best surface, but sees grass as where she has the most room for improvement.
- Gilbert is impressed by Gauff's talent and drive to continuously improve.
Marton's moment! 🇭🇺
Fucsovics books his first clay final since 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ with 6-4, 6-4 against Tabilo #TiriacOpen
County Durham firefighters called to unusual rescue to free horse stuck in mud: Crews helped to free 25-year-old Storm after she became trapped in her muddy ...
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Despite jet lag, Sloane Stephens keeps winning in Madrid with big goals for clay swing
tennis.com/news/articles/despite-jet-lag-sloane-stephens-keeps-winning-streak-madrid-goals-clay-swing
Tomorrow, TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 takes over Boston: Tomorrow is the day we’ve all been waiting for! TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 kicks off in Boston ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/tomorrow-techcrunch-early-stage-2024-takes-over-boston/
WTA Madrid Open: Osaka moves confidently into the second round: Naomi Osaka put in a confident performance and secured her ticket to the second round with a 6:4 ...
tennisnet.com/news/wta-madrid-open-osaka-zeiht-souveraen-in-die-zweite-runde
Flight attendant runs to pilot after proposal: A clip of a pilot has gone viral after he proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend who had no idea what was ...
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Naomi Osaka victorious in Madrid return, defeats Greet Minnen for first clay win since 2022
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Dollar firm, yen under watch ahead of key US CPI release: The dollar consolidated on Wednesday ahead of a key inflation report later in the day ...
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Matchday. Our FCH is playing in the semi-finals of the Saar Sparkasse Cup today at FV Schwalbach! Let's go green and white.. ... Show more #Sparkassen
Crisis discussion in the town hall: These are the impressions of the daycare providers
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‘Mythical’ Aussie beach suddenly swallowed: It’s the “magical” beach that Sydneysiders have a window of time to experience and enjoy only every seven years or so ...
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Sydney's mysterious Mackenzie Bay beach disappears again after series of large storms batter coast
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No Rest for the Wicked Hotfix Improves Performance, Increases Tool Durability: Improved drop rates for Clay and other rocks at digging spots, critters and enemy ...
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Seizing the opportunity for solar panel manufacturing - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/24/seizing-the-opportunity-for-solar-panel-manufacturing.html
Offshore Drilling Expands as US Shale Gets Left Behind: International markets are in the midst of a multiyear expansion in capital spending.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/offshore-drilling-expands-as-us-shale-gets-left-behind
🦈 A family were surprised to find a shiver of small sharks washed up on the beach in Blackpool at the weekend.
Maria and Adam Clark were enjoying Saturday’s ... Show more
Move Over, White and Gray Kitchens — There’s a New Neutral in Town: It's warmer than white or gray, but not quite beige or taupe, or even greige ...
thekitchn.com/sand-is-the-new-neutral-kitchen-cabinet-color-alternative-to-white-and-gray-23512083
Nema takes over 3 sand mines in Lwera after permit expiry : Uganda’s environment watchdog has taken over three abandoned sand mining sites in Lwera swamp
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nema-takes-over-3-sand-mines-in-lwera-after-permit-expiry--4600996
Why there’s literally never been a better time to buy an electric bike: It’s right there in the title. Having followed the electric bicycle industry for 15 years ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/why-theres-literally-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-an-electric-bike/
San Clemente long-awaited sand project set to resume this week: The replenishment project has hit some snags, but the city should be getting some sand just ahead ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/23/san-clemente-long-awaited-sand-project-set-to-resume-this-week/
Sand sculpture festival on Belgian beach takes visitors around the world: Visitors can not only admire the sand sculptures but also take part in workshops to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018310/sand-sculpture-festival-on-belgian-beach-takes-visitors-on-world-tour
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