With the France international having now taken the decision to remain in the Spanish capital , those at Camp Nou are aware that they are unlikely to find another forward of his ilk at a reasonable price in a market they unwittingly inflated with the sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain. As a result, those in Catalunya are shifting their focus in the summer transfer window. With there already plenty of attacking quality in Ernesto Valverde’s squad, strengthening a midfield department which no longer boasts the reassuring presence of Andres Iniesta is considered to be a priority – along with landing a new right-back, despite the promising performances of Sergi Roberto in an unfamiliar role....

The Gunners were heavily linked with a move for the striker during the transfer window, but manager Arsene Wenger was reportedly unwilling to meet the release clause of 94 million euros ($105M). De Laurentiis claimed in July that Atletico had made an offer of “€60M ($67M), plus two or three players,” which was promptly rejected, but he has now suggested that Arsenal also made a bid that he deemed unacceptable....

De Rossi is part of Italy’s squad to play Uruguay in a friendly in Nice on Wednesday and will pass Dino Zoff for outright fifth in the Azzurri’s list of most capped players on 113 if he plays. Stones is over-hyped and over-rated - Adams The midfielder, 33, signed a new two-year deal with Roma last week and thinks he is nearing the end for club and country, even though Rome is a host venue for Euro 2020....

The body was discovered early on Friday on the 2900 block of Ulm Road and Richmond County Coroner’s Office was alerted. The man was pronounced dead when the authorities reached the property at 1:15 a.m. He was later identified as Alan Newsome, a 25-year-old who lived in the 3500 block of Woodlake Road, south of Augusta—a 10-minute drive away from Ulm Road. The authorities have not released any more information about Newsome, including why he might have been at the address where his body was found....

According to research by Horwitz Horwitz and Associates, alongside 1point21 Interactive, these five car manufacturers were involved in the most fatal crashes in the past 12 months. The companies took data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and found that the Chevrolet Silverado was the deadliest vehicle in the nation—the make and model involved in 1,774 traffic fatalities. The Ford F150 followed in second with 1,539 fatalities with the Honda Accord coming in third—the Accord also ranks as the second most popular car in the U....

This article will highlight important facts about hearing loss, including details about what hearing loss is, who it affects, risk factors, and causes. Deafness Overview Deafness can most simply be defined as full or partial hearing loss in one or both ears. The terms “deafness” and “hearing loss” may be used interchangeably. There are different types and causes of deafness. For example, sensorineural hearing loss (caused by a problem in the inner ear, which is housed by the cochlea or the nerve pathways from the cochlea to the brain), and conductive hearing loss (caused by problems that block sound from reaching the inner ear)....

Stephen Walter pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl, according to court documents sent to Newsweek by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Central District of California. Though he could face more than 20 years in prison, prosecutors only recommended a 17-year sentence with five years of supervised release, according to a report by TMZ. On Tuesday, a change of plea hearing was set for November 8, according to the U....

Some doctors believe that FMS and ME/CFS may be the result of chronic stress, or that stress contributes significantly to their onset. Research suggests there may be dysregulation of the body’s stress systems (HPA axis) and abnormal levels of the stress hormone cortisol. With these syndromes, people are especially likely to deal with the overlapping conditions of anxiety and depression, which can be triggered or worsened by stress. It’s not possible to get rid of all the stress in your life, but you can cut down on your stress levels and learn to deal better with the stress you can’t eliminate....

Blandino, appearing on an episode of the Mike Delivers podcast, recalled how, during the 2016 Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and Vikings, a microwave knocked out the NFL’s replay review system. Per Blandino, who was working with the NFL at the time as its vice president of officiating, someone pulled a microwave out of a pantry to reheat some Thanksgiving Day food that the NFL had catered from a local Whole Foods:...

Williams and Barnidge, a former NFL tight end for the Panthers and Browns, settled for a fourth-place finish after the other three remaining duos teamed up to beat them in a city sprint in Manila, Philippines, which ended their race around the world short of a final leg for a $1 million prize. MORE: NFL picks, predictions for Week 14 When the teams were presented with a musical puzzle, “DeAngelo and Gary” were left out while volleyball stars Riley and Maddison, married parents Hung and Chee and boyfriends Will and James collaborated on the solution so they could check in with Phil Keoghan at the pit stop before the retired football players....

Done right, laser skin resurfacing is considered routine and safe. But patients are sedated for the procedure, and when Loveless went under, something went wrong. Georgia’s Composite State Board of Medical Examiners concluded that Kim and the clinic were not prepared to handle the emergency. (Both deny wrongdoing.) With neither an anesthesiologist nor monitoring equipment, Kim–an ophthalmologist–didn’t notice as Loveless’s pulse rate and blood pressure dipped dangerously low, according to a complaint on file with the state board....

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into the case of a girl in Palermo who was discovered by her five-year-old sister in the family bathroom and later died in hospital. She is said to have taken part in the “Blackout Challenge” in which TikTok users cause themselves to pass out for a few seconds, Italian news agency ANSA reported. TikTok said it was helping the Italian authorities in their investigation over a possible “incitement to suicide....

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense shared a 28-second video clip on social media that showed some of the gun salutes taking place. The salutes have occurred “in all four nations of the United Kingdom and on board Royal Navy ships at sea, to pay respects to The Queen after 70 years of service to the country,” the ministry said. Gun salutes were shown on board the HMS Richmond and at the Portsmouth naval base in the ministry’s video....

No, that’s not the start of an original joke. It’s the idea behind James’ new show “The Shop,” which premiered Tuesday night on HBO. Executive produced by James and his longtime friend and business manager Maverick Carter, “The Shop” brings the most prominent figures in sports and entertainment together to discuss a range of topics. It may sound simple, but the debut episode proves star athletes like James, Odell Beckham Jr....

Long believed interested in Babcock and widely seen as a logical landing spot, the Leafs jumped back into the bidding on Wednesday. Get this: at $50 million over eight years. Mike Babcock (Getty Images) There was no immediate confirmation of Babcock’s decision. An announcement was expected Wednesday evening. Wednesday was decision day for Babcock, whose coaching options before the Leafs’ final push appeared to be these: $4 million a year for four years to stay with the Detroit Red Wings; or $5 million a year for six years with the Buffalo Sabres....

Was this just election-year posturing, or would Israel really go it alone? Though the Israeli government did always plan on a substantial amount of help from Jews abroad to resettle the Soviets, Bank of Israel Governor Jacob Frenkel thinks Shamir is being unrealistic: " We need huge sums of capital, and this can only be obtained in the money market. Let’s not delude ourselves." Others predicted U.S. Jews might raise at most an extra $100 million....

Self-employed workers get breaks that border on lavish. For 2003 they can deduct all of their health-insurance premiums and as much as $100,000 in new equipment, including that new SUV they think they need to make deliveries and visit suppliers. They can set up their own 401(k) accounts, feed them with tax-deductible contributions as high as $40,000 a year and then borrow back their own money. They can hire their kid to help, shifting income to Junior’s lower tax bracket and offering him some benefits....

The video was taken at Tahquamenon Falls State Park and shared to TikTok six days ago. Originally, it was posted to the sound of popular “Oh No” TikTok audio, but was re-posted three days ago without the song, as per the request of viewers. In the clip, the deer, which was confirmed to be a fawn, galloped across the waterfall top at full speed, while tourists screamed in the background....

Attacking cultural centers is considered a war crime under article 4 of The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of an Armed Conflict of 1954. The article states that only military necessity will allow for the destruction of cultural property during a conflict, and that all parties in war must “respect cultural property.” “I am fully confident that the president, the commander in chief, will not give us an illegal order,” Esper said....