China HMPV scare: Beijing confirms infection surge, calls it ‘annual winter occurrence’
Beijing on Friday (Jan 3) reacted to the reports of rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus or HMPV in China, downplaying it as an annual seasonal reoccurrence. A spokesperson for the…
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Gophers run bowl streak to eight straight wins with a 24-10 win in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck opted to wear a white quarter-zip for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday. The color choice won’t contrast too much with the…
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Inside look at quarterback Max Brosmer’s graduate-level preparation and play for Gophers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gophers offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh’s nameplate marks the office, but quarterback Max Brosmer could have had one, as well, on his position coach’s comfortable space within the…
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Texas State 30-28 North Texas (Jan 3, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN
DALLAS — — Jordan McCloud threw for 307 yards and a touchdown, Lincoln Pare ran for a 73-yard touchdown with 2:25 remaining in the fourth quarter and Texas State held…
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Minnesota Gophers enter Duke’s Mayo Bowl against Virginia Tech, dreaming of much bigger things
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wednesday afternoon, an Arizona State team projected to finish last in the Big 12 nearly reached the final four of the College Football Playoff, falling 39-31 to…
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With Speaker Drama and Family Photos, New Congress Gets Off to a Wobbly Start
Former Representative Matt Gaetz, the Florida congressman-turned-attorney-general-nominee-turned-cable-news-host-with-baggage, made a bold proclamation at 9:46 a.m. on the opening day of the 119th Congress. “Mike Johnson will be elected Speaker today,” Mr….
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Jude Bellingham seals comeback win for 10-man Real Madrid over Valencia
Late strikes from Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham earned 10-man Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Valencia on Friday as the visitors moved top of La Liga. Real…
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Jimmy Butler suspension: NBPA will file grievance to recoup more than $2M over next seven games, per report
Getty Images The Miami Heat announced on Friday that they have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of…
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As China Gets Another Covid-Like Scare, Beijing Calls It ‘Winter Occurrence’
“Respiratory infections tend to peak during the winter season,” China’s foreign ministry said. New Delhi: As photos and videos emerge on social media showing hospitals in China swamped with people…
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod…
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