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The world’s highest skyscraper is located in Dubai. It is currently also building the second-tallest.

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The world's highest skyscraper is located in Dubai. It is currently also building the second-tallest.
The world's highest skyscraper is located in Dubai. It is currently also building the second-tallest.

The world’s highest skyscraper is located in Dubai. It is currently also building the second-tallest.

The tallest tower in the world is already located amid Dubai’s enormous skyline. It will soon welcome the second-tallest person in the world as well.

While its developer awaiting approval from Dubai authorities, particularly the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

Which is engaged in planning for “supertall” buildings, the Burj Azizi’s exact height was not revealed when construction first began in January of this year.

But on Wednesday, the real estate company Azizi Developments revealed that its skyscraper.

Which would be an incredible 725 meters (2,379 feet) tall, will soar over all but one of the nearby sites.

Azizi Developments chairman and founder Mirwais Azizi told CNN in a written statement.

We had plans for two designs one for the taller, now-authorized 725 meters, and the other for the initially allowed height of 526 meters.

When the developer started the preparation work earlier this year, it kept its “options open for both situations.

But now that the building’s more ambitious proposal has been approved, more work is well started on the piling and foundations, according to Azizi.

The 131-story tower will have a seven-floor “vertical” shopping center, an all-suite luxury hotel, and flats.

Situated in Dubai’s World Trade Center neighborhood on Sheikh Zayed Road, Burj Azizi will remain over 340 feet shorter than the nearby Burj Khalifa, which is 2,717 feet tall.

However, it will easily surpass Marina 101 (1,394 feet), the current holder of the title of second-tallest in the city, in local competition.

When completed, it will also surpass Merdeka 118 in Malaysia, which is 2,227 feet tall, as the second-tallest building in the world.

The skyscraper is predicted to set many records, including the world’s tallest hotel lobby (on level 11), the world’s highest nightclub (on level 126) and the world’s highest observation deck (on level 130), according to Azizi Developments.

According to the developer, the skyscraper will also set records for the tallest restaurant in Dubai.

(At.mosphere, located on the 122nd story, will be higher than the Burj Khalifa’s 122nd floor restaurant).

And the highest hotel room in the city, located on the 118th floor of the tower.

Azizi stated in a press statement that more than 6 billion dirham ($1.6 billion) had been invested in the project.

The city is accustomed to magnificent buildings. Many more are in the process of being built. 

When the Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower opens in 2027, it aims to be the highest residential clock tower in the world. 

Ciel Dubai Marina, which is due to be finished later this year, is anticipated to be the tallest hotel in the world.

At 1,952 feet, the Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences is expected to become the third tallest building in Dubai and the tallest residential structure in the world.

Apartments at Burj Azizi are anticipated to go on sale in February 2025, with completion scheduled for 2028.

Radio is key to strengthening secret believers as well as reaching the lost, a Building One Body partner tells Kenneth Harrod.

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ELBAHRAIN.COM Radio is key to strengthening secret believers How do you take the gospel to one of the most inhospitable places in the world – a country now dominated by a militant Islamist group? One answer to that question is by radio.

Afghanistan has been described as the ‘graveyard of empires’, due to various failed attempts down the centuries by foreign military powers to conquer this landlocked mountainous country. In recent years the Islamist group the Taliban has taken control.

Life for the small number of Christians in the country was difficult enough before the Taliban regained control in the summer of 2021 but it has become worse since then.

Radio is key

‘Abraham*, who works for a Release International partner in the region, said, ‘[Before the Taliban] it was bad. But the Government gave people a chance. Some were able to declare their faith. It’s not in the news but there were around 10,000 believers who were able to declare themselves as Christians. When the Taliban came they had to flee Afghanistan [because they were known by the authorities].’

Some of those who had to leave now work with Abraham in his gospel ministry. ‘One couple joined my team. The Taliban found out about their faith and came to arrest the man. He wasn’t at home but saw their car coming. They phoned him and said, “We want to know more about you.” As they said this he could see them sitting in their car and there were police cars behind. So instead of going home he went over the mountain and made arrangements to leave the country. Later we helped him to bring out his wife and child.’

Our partner organisation’s work involves making Christian radio programmes. ‘This media is the best way to share the gospel,’ said Abraham, ‘especially in the rural areas, as radio is the best way to find things out. People in rural areas don’t have TV or smart phones. They are keen to have a radio: it’s one of their best sources of information.’

a Building One Body partner tells Kenneth Harrod.

As the work has expanded several websites have been set up, for those who do have access to the internet: one hosts the radio programmes; one provides Scripture; another features video, including Christian films that have been dubbed; another makes books available for free download. Response to the radio programmes has been increasing, particularly since the Taliban regained control of the country. ‘There are so many restrictions. People face so many difficulties and are looking for hope,’ said Abraham. Since 2021 the radio programmes have elicited response calls averaging around 500 a month. In the first six months of this year our partner received more than 5,700 calls from inquirers.

However, to come to faith in Christ in Afghanistan is to risk all. ‘They live a changed life there but they can’t openly announce their faith. They will look for like-minded people to share their faith with them. Outwardly they have to look like Muslims; even though inside they have Christ in them. Some have said to me, “When we die our bodies are going to be in a Muslim graveyard, but our spirits are going to be with Jesus.”’

The programmes our partner make aim to address both evangelism and the discipling of believers. A team of people are available to follow up calls that are made. ‘People are sometimes afraid to make calls because they think they are being listened to and monitored. And yet the calls are coming in,’ said Abraham.

Radio is key to strengthening secret believers

In his book Tortured for Christ Richard Wurmbrand wrote about one of the great challenges of gospel ministry in restricted countries: namely, that the joy of bringing someone to Christ was always mixed with the feeling that there might be a great price to be paid. Abraham knows this feeling.

‘It’s like the parable of someone who found a pearl and to get that pearl the person was ready to sell everything. The life we have in Jesus – even if we sell everything – is much more worth it. That’s how I see it. We as Christians have to follow the same pattern as the early church. If we just play safe we cannot take the gospel to the world. We have to take a risk and, at the same time, new believers have to take a risk. But if you value the gospel you will do it.’

Abraham was himself briefly imprisoned a number of years ago, falsely accused of killing a friend. He has also had to move house because of threats.

well as reaching

Currently one of  the biggest needs our partner has is for more personnel in the team. ‘Pray for more labourers,’ said Abraham.

Despite all the challenges, Abraham draws great encouragement from the ministry, particularly  every time one of his team is engaged in a follow-up call, be it with an inquirer or a believer. ‘People have tried everything in Afghanistan,’ he added. ‘Nothing has ever worked. Only the gospel is going to work. That is the only solution. And when I see and hear people accepting Jesus Christ that gives me both courage and encouragement.’

Please Pray:
  • For Abraham and his team: for their security, and particularly for wisdom when they respond to enquirers
  • For more Afghan language- speaking Christians to join the team
  • That many more Afghans will hear the gospel through the radio programmes and come to faith in Christ.

No Good News from Palestine

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ELBAHRAIN.COM Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations stalled. Gaza refugees are starving. The Palestinian economy is on the verge of bankruptcy.

The Israeli military has taken positions near the Gaza border in southern Israel on Monday (12/11/2023). They are currently fighting against Hamas groups in Gaza, in a war triggered by an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza is becoming more di stant. The continuation of negotiations for a humanitarian pause between Israel and the Hamas group is unclear.

Diplomats who are currently in di scussion during the annual Doha Forum conference in Qatar predict that the humanitarian ceasefire negotiations may not be revisited for a few more weeks. Despite the United States’ confidence and belief that an agreement can be reached before Christmas, President Joe Biden’s administration will not pressure Israel to end its military operation in Gaza.The Guardian newspaper, Monday (11/12/2023), said that Hamas would not continue negotiations to release the remaining 137 hostages unless there was an offer of a ceasefire at the end of the prisoner exchange process. Israel did not want to and the US vetoed it at the UN Security Council meeting last Friday.

Israel will struggle to delay the ceasefire if there are intervening factors, such as increasing violence outside Gaza, most likely in Lebanon. Another factor is if the wave of Palestinian refugees to Egypt grows larger and the pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to prioritize the release of hostages intensifies.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations stalled

The vote in the United Nations General Assembly on the ceasefire based on the UN Security Council’s
vetoed resolution by the US is likely to be approved by the same
margin as the vote on the humanitarian pause in October. The margin was 120 in favor versus 14 against, with 45 abstentions. UN General Assembly resolutions are not binding but have political weight and reflect the views of the world. Please note that the forbidden word “PBB” appears in this article and should not be translated.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warns of further escalation of conflict. He received information from Hamas that they have everything they need to fight against Israel for the next few years.

Amirabdollahian emphasizes that Hamas is a national liberation movement and Iran supports Hamas in their struggle against Israel. However, both Hamas and Hezbollah in Lebanon are not under the control of Iran.

“The resistance movement in this region is independent and not dependent on us. Hamas and Hezbollah Lebanon have the power to produce and buy weapons. This is their own decision and we do not interfere,” he said. This statement is supported by the United States, which stated that Iran will not di rectly intervene and is not involved in the planning of Hamas attacks on October 7.”

Napoli Begins to be Called Candidate for Italian League Champion, Antonio Conte Steps on the Brakes

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ELBAHRAIN.COM Napoli Begins to be Called Candidates for Italian League Champions – With Napoli starting to be called candidates for Italian League champions this season, coach Antonio Conte has instead stepped on the brakes in the euphoria.

Napoli won 2-0 over Monza in the 6th week of the Italian League, Sunday (29/9/2024) at the Di ego Armando Maradona Stadium.

The result continued Napoli’s good performance at the start of this season.

Having lost 0-3 to Hellas Verona in the first match, I Partenopei are now undefeated.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia et al. beat Bologna 3-0, Parma 2-1, and Cagliari 4-0.

Before winning 2-0 over Monza, Napoli held Juventus 0-0 away from home.

By winning 13 points in 6 matches, Gli Azzurri are now at the top of the standings.

Mr. Antonio Conte as a coach is immediately visible.

Last season, Napoli, the defending champion, was in chaos after coach Luciano Spalletti left.

Using 3 different coaches, Napoli failed to defend the title.

They even finished the competition in 10th place, 41 points behind Inter Milan who became champions.

Now in Conte’s hands, Napoli is back at the top of the Italian League standings after last doing so 16 months ago.

Some are starting to say that Napoli is one of the candidates for the title, including of course their supporters.

Moreover, Conte has a great track record in bringing a team to win the Scudetto.

He has led Juventus 3 times and Inter Milan once to win the Italian League title.

However, in the midst of the Scudetto euphoria that began to surround the atmosphere of Napoli, Antonio Conte instead stepped on the brake pedal.

The former Italian National Team coach said that Napoli is still less strong in terms of technique compared to a number of Serie A clubs.

Napoli Begins to be Called Candidates

“Napoli’s advantage is that I can train the team all week,” Conte was quoted as saying by Calciomercato.

“The disadvantage is that Napoli’s team is not as competitive as those who play in European club competitions.”

“We have to keep working to make dreams come true.”

“But the reality is that we are still too far away to feel like we can win the Scudetto.”

“I know that expectations are high because I have done many important things.”

“Let the fans dream but I will keep my feet on the ground.”

“There are a lot of teams ahead of us that we have to catch up on.”

“We have to make up ground to get Napoli where they deserve to be.”

“But the reality is that we are still too far away to feel like we can win the Scudetto.”

“I know that expectations are high because I have done a lot of important things.”

“Let the fans dream but I will keep my feet on the ground.”

“There are a lot of teams ahead of us that we have to catch up on.”

“We have to make up ground to get Napoli where they deserve to be.”

“He brought a dream to the entire country”: Condolences for Italy’s soccer icon Totò Schillaci, who passed away at the age of 59

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Condolences for Italy's soccer icon Totò Schillaci
Condolences for Italy's soccer icon Totò Schillaci

Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup in his native country and a former striker for Juventus and Italy, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 59, according to a statement released by his old club.

Italy’s soccer icon Totò

According to AP, Schillaci passed away on Wednesday morning after being.

Brought to Civic Hospital in Palermo for treatment of colon cancer. He had been there for 11 days Italy’s soccer icon Totò.

The Sicilian won the Golden Boot for scoring six goals during the competition.

Including two goals in Italy’s third-place victory over England and one against Argentina in the semifinals of the 1990 edition of international soccer’s biggest award Italy’s soccer icon Totò.

Schillaci joined Juventus in 1989, and the team stated, “We fell in love with Totò straightaway.

Every game he played demonstrated his drive, his tale, and his incredibly intense emotion Italy’s soccer icon Totò.

“We at Juventus were fortunate enough to become thrilled about him before the entire Italian country became enthralled.

With those gloriously exuberant celebrations of his during that amazing summer of 1990.”

Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, expressed similar feelings on social media, writing.

Salvatore Schillaci, popularly referred to as Totò, was our national team’s striker during the unforgettable nights in Italy in 1990.

We are grateful for the feelings you instilled in us; for inspiring us to dream, rejoice, embrace, and fly our flag. Cheers to your journey, champion.

Due to his outstanding goal-scoring performance that summer, Schillaci was voted the 1990 Ballon d’Or runner-up.

Behind West Germany’s World Cup-winning captain Lothar Matthäus. The Ballon d’Or is given yearly to the finest men’s player.

He brought a dream

After the World Cup, Schillaci would only score one more goal for his nation, which came the following year in a qualifier for the 1992 UEFA European Championships against Norway, losing 2-1.

After that, he did not represent Italy in any more significant competitions.

Schillaci won the 1989–1990 Coppa Italia and the UEFA Cup with Juventus at home before Inter Milan won the trophy again four years later.

“You allowed a whole nation to dream during the Notti Magiche of Italia ’90,” Inter wrote in a social media post honoring its former striker on Wednesday.

Schillaci was referred to as “a champion who lit up the’magic evenings’ of Italia 90” by Serie A president Lorenzo Casini.

The striker joined the J. League in 1994, making him the first Italian player to compete there. He and his team, Jubilo Iwata, won the league championship in 1997.

In 1999, Schillaci declared his retirement from competitive gaming.

For the rest of this week, before every league game across the nation.

A minute of silence will be observed in Schillaci’s honor, according to Italian Soccer Federation President Gabriele Gravina.

Similar to Van Persie and Bergkamp, Palmer creates history at Chelsea

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Similar to Van Persie and Bergkamp, Palmer creates history at Chelsea
Similar to Van Persie and Bergkamp, Palmer creates history at Chelsea

Being likened to former Premier League forwards Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie is not at all terrible for an offensive player.

Palmer creates history Chelsea

Cole Palmer, a forward for Chelsea, was compared to both following his historic performance in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

For the first time in Premier League history, the 22-year-old scored all four of his goals in the first half of the match.

Palmer also struck the woodwork and had one goal disallowed because Brighton was unable to contain him.

After the match, former England and Arsenal forward Theo Walcott remarked.

He has got a touch of finesse, Bergkamp, Van Persie about him, and they were not terrible at all.”

Bergkamp, an Arsenal legend who amassed 87 goals and 94 assists in 315 league games with the Gunners and won three premier league titles in 11 seasons.

Van Persie, another Dutchman, spent eight years as a top player for Arsenal before leading Manchester United to the Premier League title in 2012–13.

Walcott clarified that he was “speechless” when he saw Palmer perform.

Impressive and ravenous,” Palmer creates history Chelsea “

“He is the key man and has come into his own at Chelsea,” Walcott remarked. “He must be included in every squad—and I am not just referring about England here.

Because of his extraordinary talent, players will be terrified of him. He will become a Premier League icon if he keeps playing this way.”

Micah Richards, a former defender for Manchester City, said on BBC Match of the Day.

We asked: Could he do it again? After he scored 22 goals last season?.

His mobility is something we do not discuss enough; his runs are well timed. The way he goes about doing things is effortless.

“He is so much ahead of the game in terms of football players’ intellect. a complete delight to observe. Everything belongs to him. Two people mark you when you become the main man, yet he still delivers.

Presenter of Match of the Day and former England striker Gary Lineker continued, saying: “Every time I see him, he takes my breath away.” an exceptional football player.

“He may be the best player in England among all the brilliant players.”

But the Blues player himself had his sights set on bigger targets.

Palmer stated on BBC Radio 5 Live We knew we would get more chances because of the way they played and how high the line was.

But I was disappointed when I missed the first chance. I ought to have had half or full cup.

“I simply strive to give every game my best effort and, hopefully, result in performances like that.

Although [Bergkamp] is a Premier League legend, I was not really into seeing him play. He is a great player, but I am grateful to Theo [Walcott].”

The Palmer statistics that broke records

Palmer creates history Chelsea.

In addition to becoming the first player in Premier League history with four goals in the first sixty minutes of a match, he

scored three goals in nine minutes and 48 seconds, the fastest hat-trick recorded by a Chelsea player in the Premier League.

scored all four of his goals for Tottenham against Wigan in 2009 in a first-half period that lasted 19 minutes and 57 seconds. Only Jermain Defoe scored four goals faster in the Premier League.

has three Premier League hat-tricks under his belt since joining the team last year. Along with Frank Lampard and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, that is Chelsea’s joint-highest.

has scored all 10 of his first 10 penalties for Chelsea, the longest such run for the team since Hasselbaink went 12 from 12 without missing a single one.

The only other player to score more goals in a row after joining a club is Yaya Toure, who has scored 11 of his first 11 for Manchester City.

Has contributed directly to more goals than any other player in the Premier League since the beginning of 2023–24.

With 43 goals (28 goals, 15 assists).

is, following Frank Lampard, Sergio Aguero, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Dimitar Berbatov, Yakubu, Andy Cole, Michael Owen, and Robbie Fowler.

The ninth player to score four goals in two or more Premier League games.

Palmer is Palmer creates history Chelsea

Chelsea has recently added a lot of players to its roster. Palmer’s £42.5 million summer transfer from Manchester City is arguably their biggest commercial deal.

In his debut season at Stamford Bridge, he scored 22 goals in the.

Premier League so far this season, he has six goals. It seems sense, then, that Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was happy to see him again.

Palmer used to work with the Italian, who was hired in the summer.

When he was a coach at Manchester City.

Maresca stated: “He was precisely the same three or four years ago as he was when he was a boy.” Not that it matters—goals, assists, being the Premier League’s top player does not change who he is. The most significant thing to me is that he is a humble man.”

“He scored four, but he also could have scored two or three more,” the Chelsea manager continued.

It is critical that he maintains his ambition and hunger.

Palmer’s appetite is undeniable, as evidenced by his statement to Match of the Day following the victory over Brighton: “I should have had five or six!

“We should have had more opportunities because of the way they played and their strong line.

But I was disappointed when I missed the first one.

I play every game to the best of my ability.

The two teams are chaotic, but Chelsea’s firepower wins.

This was a high-stakes, high-reward game between two managers who were committed to their tactical strategy.

Palmer’s merciless finishing was the true difference maker, even though Maresca’s squad prevailed tactically. Palmer creates history Chelsea

The Italian manager acknowledged that his team was not playing without assistance as errors by Robert Sanchez and Levi Colwill resulted in goals following shrewd Brighton pressing.

“I believe the team needed to learn from this kind of game.

Even though we maybe battled at times during the match,” Maresca remarked. “I would rather own more things.

But all in all, we performed fairly well.”

During another incredible summer at Stamford Bridge, whereby £200 million was expended and Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher departed.

Palmer and Jackson’s surprising nine-year contracts might turn out to be wise choices.

Hoarding, and upheaval behind the scenes, Chelsea has begun to appear stable despite all of that.

In the league this season, Maresca has made nine changes to his starting lineups.

Which is one less than Brighton and four less than Manchester City and Newcastle.

Maintaining a very high defensive line is perhaps a riskier strategy used by Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler than even Chelsea’s. Whether Chelsea or they possessed the ball, they set up camp on the halfway line at Stamford Bridge. Palmer creates history Chelsea

Teams took advantage of that defensive strategy, which the German acknowledges would necessitate a shift in strategy, to score all four goals Brighton gave up on Saturday and the four they gave up earlier.

Hurzeler stated: “Every error we made was punished by their one outstanding player, Palmer. We ought to find out more about it. If we make these simple errors, especially in the first half, we cannot win. We must evaluate it, make changes, and adjust as needed.”

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United 0-3

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United, 0-3
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United, 0-3

At Old Trafford, Tottenham put up a fantastic performance to defeat 10-man Manchester United and put more pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.

The only surprise is how Manchester United VS Spurs only had Brennan Johnson’s third-minute goal to show for their utter control as they tore apart Manchester United in the first half.

Even without the injured Son Heung-min, and laid the groundwork for victory.

Micky van de Ven’s brilliant run from his own half set up Johnson’s easy finish.

Spurs continued to produce chances but failed to extend their lead.

With Timo Werner being the main offender when he let United keeper Andre Onana save a clean through.

The fact that captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a lunge at James Maddison three minutes before halftime did not assist United’s cause.

But Ten Hag’s team was an overmatched, unruly mess even before they were down to fewer players.

Two minutes after the half, Dejan Kulusevski masterfully finished over Onana to give Spurs their first lead extension. Johnson had set up the excellent break Manchester United VS Spurs.

The diligent Twelve minutes from time, Dominic Solanke scored the goal his career merited and gave the scoreline.

A more realistic aspect by heading in Pape Matar Sarr’s headed flick at a corner.

Which caused a mass departure of United fans from Old Trafford.

Postecoglou enjoys his display of strength.

After defeating Manchester United for the fourth time in a row in all competitions.

Just two weeks prior, when Spurs needed a late comeback to defeat Coventry City in the Carabao Cup.

Serious questions were being raised regarding Postecoglou.

The hard-to-please Postecoglou was frequently reduced to throwing his hands in the air in frustration or holding his head in his hands in anguish as Spurs carved United open time and time again.

Only to somehow fail to build on Johnson’s early goal. Spurs were full of quality, running, and power from the first whistle.

It was obvious that United was concerned that Spurs’ inability to close the deal had left the door open. Postecoglou does not need to be concerned.

Their cause was helped by Fernandes’ red card, but they already had United where they wanted them long before that. Kulusevski’s second goal sealed the deal, and Solanke’s third goal added the finishing touch.

Johnson’s father David, who began his career at Manchester United.

Another forceful reply from a player hurt by harsh remarks Spurs supporters had just leveled.

He played a major role in setting up Kulusevski’s second goal and scoring for the fourth straight game as Spurs threatened to blow up the place.

Even though United had some rare occasions in the second half, Spurs won this game.

And their enthusiastic supporters gave them a standing ovation when the final whistle blew.

Ten Hag in disarray again

Ten Hag is now at the point in his time at Manchester United where a crisis is only a bad loss away. For the Dutchman, that alone made it a desperate day.

But Spurs were giving United a frightening game long before their captain sprang at Maddison after tripping on the wet Old Trafford field.

It was humiliating how much worse United was than Spurs.

Out of the two excellent saves made by Werner when the striker was clear to score and another by Solanke.

Who appeared ready to add a fourth goal to add insult to injury.

Only goalkeeper Onana received any recognition.

What was so concerning about United’s descent into the bottom half of the Premier League table was more than just their pathetic performance.

Just seconds after entering the game following Fernandes’ red card, Mason Mount epitomized United’s lack of composure by carelessly colliding with Rodrigo Bentancur’s back and receiving a needless yellow card. Lisandro Martinez shared equal responsibility for Maddison’s foul.

Naturally, Ten Hag will be the subject of investigation. After this pounding, he is without a place to hide.

There are not many indications that United is getting better or is even better than it was last season.

Ten Hag is going through a tough time right now, and they will try the endurance of the Old Trafford management, who in the summer, after a post-season evaluation, eventually decided to stick with him.

A “confusing” name change occurred at a US airport. This is how things are now.

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Elbahrain.net A “confusing” name change occurred at a US airport. This is how things are now.

In travel news, a different kind of storm has been slowly building in San Francisco Bay, while Hurricane Helene, a genuine monster of the Gulf of Mexico, impacted air traffic and travel plans throughout the Southeast and beyond late this week. Also: The amazing world of waffles and etiquette advice from flight attendants.

The game of names

Even though San Francisco International Airport is only 30 miles (48 kilometers) away, California’s “Metropolitan Oakland International” changed its name to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” in May. Ever since, there has been animosity.

Although the Port of Oakland claims that the rebranding aims to remind visitors that Oakland is a gateway to the Bay Area, some users appear to have been more puzzled than assisted.

Based on information provided by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, some travelers have arrived at the incorrect airport. The new Oakland airport moniker, according to San Francisco’s trademark lawsuit against its neighbor, was a part of a scheme to “intentionally and deliberately capitalize off of misunderstanding.”

San Francisco is also requesting Oakland to reimburse its legal costs and an injunction. The proposal has been rejected by the Port of Oakland. Chiu’s office was accused of “tactics founded in publicity and anti-competitive intimidation” by its lawyer, Mary Richardson.

Regardless of how the lawsuit turns out, take it as a helpful reminder to double-check the name and address of the airport well in advance of your trip, to avoid ending up in Bucharest when you intended to go to Budapest.

One thing that might go wrong for passengers is to confuse similarly sounding airport names.

Though visually appealing, a recent social media fad of creatively arranging personal items in the security check-in bins has sparked concerns about increased wait times in the departures area.

In the meanwhile, you can obtain an upgrade or access to airport lounges by becoming a member of a frequent flyer program. But, the opaqueness around these points and miles may cause you to fall from the top of the list to the bottom.

The largest frequent flyer programs are currently being investigated by the Department of Transportation in an effort to stop “possible unfair, misleading, or anticompetitive conduct.”

And those who live their entire lives in the air are the best persons to offer advice on proper travel behavior. Learn what to do and not do on board from five flight attendants.

Make sure your suitcase weighs less than the allowed amount before checking it, as this will help you feel less stressed at the airport. These luggage scales are suggested by our friends at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned website that offers product reviews.

One of the most vocal opponents of illegal immigration is Elon Musk. He previously referred to his previous immigration status as a “gray area.”

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Elbahrain.net The richest person on the planet was standing a short distance from the US-Mexico border, fiddling with the brim of his black cowboy hat.

Elon Musk declared, “As a citizen of the United States, I am fervently pro-immigration. I think we should let everyone in the nation who is honest, hardworking, and will be a contributor to the United States. I also think we need a much enlarged legal immigration system.”

However, Musk stated that boundaries are also necessary in the Eagle Pass, Texas, video from September 2023.

“On the same vein, if someone is breaching the law, we likewise should not be letting them stay in the nation,” he declared. “That is not logical. There is a purpose for the law.

Since that journey to the border about a year ago, Musk’s criticisms of illegal immigration have taken center stage in his online persona. Additionally, he is becoming a more influential figure in the discussion of the subject, particularly in light of his massive following on Twitter and his 2022 takeover, which is now known as X.

A prominent theme of the August 12th talk Musk had on X with former President Donald Trump was immigration, which is a hot topic among voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

The internet billionaire regularly shares messages promoting conspiracy theories on his more than 195 million X followers, which contend that the Biden administration has purposefully permitted undocumented immigrants to enter the country in order to obtain political advantage. Posts endorsing more legal immigration to the US and discussing his personal experience as an immigrant are also frequently seen.

However, it is much less common to hear Musk discuss a portion of his family’s immigration history that his younger brother has related in a number of interviews. This anecdote raises concerns about the billionaire tech tycoon’s own immigration status during the time he was founding his first business in the United States.

BACA JUGA : “We were illegal aliens,” claims Kimbal Musk.

upon turning eighteen, gaining citizenship there via his Canadian mother. Many biographies and profiles about him that have been released in the last few years claim that he had an adventurous spirit from an early age and intended to immigrate to the United States.

Musk arrived in the US for his junior year at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 as a transfer student, and that was more over thirty years ago. He has now created a number of well-known Silicon Valley firms. He currently serves as the chairman and chief technology officer of X, the CEO of SpaceX, and the CEO of Tesla Motors. His estimated net worth by Forbes is close to $270 billion, which puts him at the top of the magazine’s list of living billionaires.

However, his initial business had modest beginnings.

Like his younger brother Kimbal Musk, who was also a cofounder of the startup that put them both on the path to success in the US, he has talked about the startup’s early days in a number of lectures and interviews.

Musk relocated to Palo Alto, California, in 1995 with the intention of enrolling in Stanford University’s Ph.D. program. However, according to Walter Isaacson’s 2023 biography, Musk decided he would rather concentrate on starting a business with Kimbal and profit from the growing dotcom sector soon after the school year began.

Speaking in 2013 at the Milken Institute Global Conference, an annual event that brings together thought leaders and business executives, the brothers provided information they frequently give about how they keep their living expenses down by living at their office and dining at Jack in the Box.

“Renting the office was less expensive than renting an apartment. Elon Musk recounted, “So we just rented the office, slept at the office, and showered at the YMCA,” to the audience’s amusement.

The brothers also touched on a subject they have talked about less in public during the 2013 event: their immigration status at the time the firm was founded.

Their early online city guide and mapping tool, launched in early 1996, received a $3 million boost from venture capitalists. According to Kimbal Musk’s account, which was captured in a 2013 event video that was uploaded on the Milken Institute’s YouTube channel, the investors were taken aback very quickly.

Kimbal Musk remembered, “They recognized that we were illegal aliens when they did fund us.”

“Well…” Elon Musk chimed in.

“Yes, we were,” retorted Kimbal Musk.

Elon Musk can be seen chuckling in the video of his comments when he offered an alternative interpretation: “It was a gray area, I would say.”

Elon Musk made no mention of clarification, thus it is unclear what he meant to imply by that description. The Musk brothers have not replied to requests from CNN for comment regarding the exchange, nor to stories from The Los Angeles Times and the tech website Gizmodo that quoted it earlier this year.

The type of visas they had when starting the business and at other times are not mentioned in other publicly available accounts or in summaries of the billionaire entrepreneur’s biography. These are crucial details that would have indicated what conditions they would have needed to fulfill in order to keep their legal status in the US.

What Pierre Gasly would do in Milan over the weekend

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What Pierre Gasly would do in Milan over the weekend
What Pierre Gasly would do in Milan over the weekend

What Pierre Gasly would do in Milan over the weekend

F1 racer Pierre Gasly adores Milan’s cutting-edge fashion scene. Here are his top weekend recommendations, which include strolling his puppy through Parco Sempione and shopping in Quadrilatero della moda.

Life on the BWT Alpine F1 squad is as fast-paced as a circuit lap for pilot Pierre Gasly.

Milan over the weekend, having a strong home base is crucial.

Gasly relocated to Milan, the chic financial hub of Italy, in 2019. Gasly states, “I moved practically three months before I won the Italian Grand Prix.” “I did not have to travel to any airports or take any flights. I just got in my car and drove home, only to wake up in my bed on Monday morning as the winner of an F1 race. After all the feelings, I felt like I had a unique bond with both my flat and the city. I adore this location.”

But Gasly’s connection to modern, edgy Milan, a huge city with magnificent Gothic and Renaissance architecture and old Celtic origins, goes beyond only the nostalgic recollection of victory. “I am from the city,” he claims. “I must sense the action. Although Milan is a large city, it is not as congested as New York, London, or Paris. It takes 20 to 25 minutes to cross town. I adore fashion; it is so big. You have one fantastic stadium and two football teams. There are a ton of alternatives available to me whenever my girlfriend and I decide to go out to supper, and the food is excellent—very pure and healthful. All of my favorite things in life are combined here. I think living here is fantastic.”

Because of its close proximity to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza track, home of the Italian Grand Prix, Milan benefits greatly from being a major Formula One city. Milano Centro, located in the medieval city of Monza, is just a nine-minute train trip away. According to Gasly, “it is ingrained in the people’s DNA.” “Very similar to a religion. The atmosphere in Monza is quite special on race day. The grandstands are humming with excitement when so many supporters turn out.”

Here are Gasly’s top picks for spending a weekend in Milan, his hometown.

  1. The best to wow visitors from out of town are Navigli and il Duomo

With 88 bustling neighborhoods, a staggering 182 square kilometers of museums, opulent shops, and striking layers of architectural history ranging from Etruscan ruins to modern Italian skyscrapers, Milan can be daunting for first-time visitors. However, Gasly knows precisely where to go to show them his chosen hometown.

He responds, “I take them right to the Duomo.” “Even after seeing it maybe a hundred times, I still stand in front of it in amazement every time.”

Constructed gradually between 1386 and 1906, the Duomo di Milano church is the biggest Gothic building in Italy. Surrounded by a broad piazza that serves as a playground for pigeons and street performers, the cathedral is crowned by a bronze figure of the Madonnina (Virgin Mary) from the 18th century. The 19th-century covered shopping mall Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is located next to the square. Its ceiling features a kaleidoscope of stained glass and wrought iron. The old retail store Rinascente is only 140m distant. Milan over the weekend

“Architecture is something I adore. According to Gasly, “I believe the Duomo is an excellent illustration.” It is enormous and incredibly lovely. The Galleria and Rinascente as a whole will occupy a significant portion of your afternoon. Of course, there are visitors there, but even after years of living here, I still enjoy going there to hang out. Take a stroll, stop for an aperitivo, and do some shopping. It truly is lovely, in my opinion.”

In addition, Gasly takes pals to Navigli, the “Venice of Milan,” a trendy neighborhood known for its vibrant nightlife and divided by two charming canals. He acknowledges, “It is not that easy for me to go there because I will have people stopping me. [Navigli] attracts] students that follow athletics.” “But I really enjoy going there with a cap and sunglasses. You have a lot of small bars. A few pretty excellent stores as well.”

The ideal place to shop is Quadrilatero della moda.

It should come as no surprise that Gasly enjoys living in Italy’s fashion capital, given his self-confessed passion for the industry. According to Gasly, “[The Milanesi] love their suits.” “When I initially arrived here with my family, I exclaimed to them, ‘How come everyone looks so beautiful?’ Each and every guy and lady was immaculately attired. They work really hard to ensure that they look fantastic. And the reason I appreciate it so much is that it sets a standard: in order to fit in, you have to take care of yourself.”

Designer stores and independent boutiques abound in Milan; Gasly frequently stumbles upon up-and-coming designers “simply walking my dog along places I typically do not go down.” However, the speedster is most frequently found in Milan’s fashion district, or Quadrilatero della moda, so named because it connects four of the city’s most prominent shopping avenues. “You can stroll around there and find every brand you can imagine,” adds Gasly. “It is pedestrian streets.” “You have everything, which is kind of great, like Via Montenapoleone with all the big names.”

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