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Dina Thorslund is a world champion again after ending Cherneka Johnson’s undisputed run to cap an emotional return to the sport.Just over a year after vacating her WBC and WBO bantamweight titles because she was pregnant, the undefeated Thorslund fought aggressively from the start to snatch the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF titles from Johnson, winning every round in a unanimous decision in the main event of MVPW-5 in Orlando, Florida. Thorslund (25-0, nine KOs) vacated her titles in June 2025, and a month later she announced on social media that she had suffered a miscarriage. She returned to the ring…

The show-stopping finale at Citi Field included tons of surprises, including guest appearances from 50 Cent, J Balvin, and more Fuerza Regida brought their historic stadium tour to a close last night in New York City — and they went out bang. At Citi Field, the música mexicana superstars were joined by 50 Cent, J Balvin, Bobby Shmurda, and more. Back in June, Fuerza Regida embarked on their most ambitious tour to date. Titled This is Our Dream, the trek marked the first time that a corridos band toured stadiums across the US. The nine-date tour included stops in San…

The Odyssey is the hottest release this summer and you have been looking forward to seeing the much-acclaimed adaptation of Homer’s epic ancient Greek poem. But you have been unable to go to the cinema, so when you spot an ad to watch online, you jump at the chance.There are positive reviews posted on the site so you decide to sign up. Although it asks for your bank details – which is unusual for a “free” trial – you are so eager to watch the blockbuster you input your details.The site is a fraud, however, and there is no version…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has cautioned parents to closely monitor their children’s craving for cookies and gummies, warning that some of the products may contain illicit substances being smuggled into the country. In a statement posted on Sunday, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said recent seizures by the agency’s officers had revealed attempts by criminal elements to introduce prohibited substances under the guise of everyday snacks. “As parents, if your kids and young ones always crave for cookies and gummies, you may have to pay a little more attention. There may be more to it…

Colombia has announced the change of its position on the Sahara issue and affirmed its recognition of the Kingdom of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Southern Provinces. According to a statement by Morocco’s foreign ministry, this new position was announced on Friday during the meeting held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, and the Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, Mr. José Manuel Restrepo, attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Omar Bula Escobar. “On this occasion, Mr Bula Escobar affirmed that Colombia “recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara,” enshrining a new orientation for Colombia’s…

The cyclospora outbreak has impacted consumer confidence.gettyAmerica’s Cyclospora outbreak is no longer just a food-safety story. It is becoming a consumer confidence crisis and supermarkets, restaurants and food distributors are paying the price.The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, has now reached 15 states, with Michigan alone reporting more than 12,000 cases and two deaths. Nationally, the number of reported Cyclospora infections this year has passed 25,000, more than five times the previous U.S. record set in 2019.And it’s having an impact in store, with the week-over-week decline in U.S. fresh lettuce unit sales in the week ending…

“Significant numbers of people in New Mexico experience harm from Meta’s products due to risks of sexual exploitation, interference with education, and adverse mental health outcomes,” he wrote. Biedscheid said this harm includes child sexual exploitation in which “an online predator threatens or coerces a child for financial gain, typically involving a threat to expose nude or exploitative imagery of that child.” “In sum, the Court finds that New Mexico is in the midst of a teen mental health crisis affecting public health and public safety in and throughout the state, and that Meta’s platforms are a significant contributing cause…

One of the injured. By Shina Abubakar, OSOGBO The Police have arrested Osun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Mayowa Asejoorin, in connection with gunshots fired at the All Progressives Congress, APC, holds rally in Ilesa on Saturday. Four persons were reportedly injured in the incident. Reacting, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign team, The Imole Campaign Council, described the arrest as a plot to silence Accord leaders in the state. On the shooting, it was gathered that the APC supporters, during the rally in Ilesa metropolis, were attacked by some Accord chieftains, during which sporadic gunshots heard. As a result, people sustained…

As the new season of Ted Lasso started, I was reminded of one of the show’s stranger storylines. When Dani “Football is life!” Rojas gets injured, his teammates blame the incident on a curse said to haunt the treatment room.Absurd? Perhaps. But sports curses aren’t just fictional plot devices. Football is fertile ground for stories of mysterious forces, blamed for everything from missed penalties to decades of failure.Take Mayo’s Gaelic football team. After they won the All-Ireland title in 1951, the story goes that a local priest cursed them, declaring they would not win another final until every member of…

FIFA has hit out at “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.UEFA confirmed on Saturday a “departure payment” was made to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino when he was the European organisation’s general secretary. The Daily Telegraph reported the woman received a six-figure sum and UEFA confirmed a payment was made along with covering the fees for an MBA course, adding it was “in line” with regulations at the time. The allegations intensify the position of Infantino,…