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Nikki Haley slams foreign lobbyists while fundraising from them

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Despite calling for a ban on foreign lobbying, GOP 2024 presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has raised tens of thousands of dollars from foreign lobbyists, filings show. Despite calling for a ban on foreign lobbying, in which Americans lobby lawmakers and the public for foreign interests, Republican 2024 presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has raised tens of thousands of dollars in political donations from foreign lobbyists, disclosure reports show. The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. under the Trump administration, Haley has recently been campaigning on her opposition to foreign lobbying, saying that embassies -- and not private consultants or lobbyist agents -- should represent foreign interests in the U.S. Banning foreign lobbying has been part of her stump speech against aid to foreign countries, especially money she suggests is going to countries whose interests seem to be at odds with those of the United States. MORE: Nikki Haley swipes at Biden's age, says he's 'not likely'

NBA Championship Odds - NBA Finals Betting Lines 2023

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The NBA season is on its last legs, as the battle for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy is now set, with the Denver Nuggets winning the West for the first time ever, and the Miami Heat rallying from the play-in tournament to win the East. We've seen crazy NBA playoff odds movement over the past six weeks, with the Heat's upset-filled run playing a huge part. And sportsbooks are tabbing Miami as a considerable underdog yet again for the NBA Finals. Can this postseason get any crazier? Let's check in on the latest NBA championship odds before Thursday's Game 1. 2022-23 NBA Championship odds This odds widget represents the best odds available for each team from regulated sportsbooks. Analysis below may not match live odds . NBA Finals odds over time NBA Championship favorites Denver Nuggets (-350) The Denver Nuggets have done it: They can erase their name from that dreaded list of teams that have never made the NBA Finals — many of whom haven'

President attends 2nd grandchild's graduation as daughter of Biden's late son leaves high school

It's been a busier-than-usual graduation season for President Joe Biden MIDDLETOWN, Del. -- It's been a busier-than-usual graduation season for President Joe Biden. Biden and his wife, Jill, were on hand Sunday to watch grand daughter Natalie Biden graduate from high school , the White House said. Natalie is the daughter of the president's late son, Beau. She is a student at St. Andrew's School in Middletown, Delaware, and will attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Beau Biden graduated from Penn. The private Episcopal school was the setting for some scenes from the 1989 movie “Dead Poets Society,” starring the late Robin Williams. Presidents usually deliver a couple of commencement addresses every year, including at one of the military service academies. But this year, Biden also got to watch another one of his grandchildren go through that rite of passage. Earlier this month, Biden and the first lady attended granddaughter Maisy Biden's commenceme

Football transfer rumours: Chelsea ready huge Vinicius Jr bid; Barcelona want Messi as captain

90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Chelsea are preparing to bid around €150m for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain also interested in the Brazilian. (El Nacional) Barcelona are ready to hand Lionel Messi the captain's armband should he complete a sensational return to the club. (Mundo Deportivo) Manchester United are not willing to match Chelsea's £55m asking price for unsettled midfielder Mason Mount . (The Independent) United manager Erik ten Hag says both he and Marcus Rashford intend to renew the forward's contract at Old Trafford - his current deal runs until the end of the 2023/24 season. (Viaplay) Liverpool are close to completing the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister . The Argentine will earn around £150,000-a-week in wages at Anfield. ( Football Insider) Real Madrid have joined Bayern Munich and a number of other

National Grape Popsicle Day (May 27th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 27th Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #GrapePopsicleDay #NationalGrapePopsicleDay Have we missed something? With summer coming up in just a short amount of time, the days are getting longer and the weather is getting hotter. And that makes this the perfect time of year to enjoy and celebrate the cool simplicity of the grape popsicle.  That’s right, it’s time for National Grape Popsicle Day! History of National Grape Popsicle Day Grape popsicles are a delicious treat that provide a classic nostalgia for kids and adults alike. It seems that the origins of popsicles actually date back to an accident that happened in San Francisco in the early 1900s. The story goes that an eleven-year-old boy was mixing water with white powdered flavoring in an attempt to make soda. Called away from his experiment, he forgot the items outside and when he woke up the next morning, the drink had frozen with the stirring stick inside

French Open 2023 Mens Singles Title Winner Picks, Odds & Best Bets

The tennis season’s second major takes place this coming fortnight, as the French Open gets underway on Sunday. Will it be the beginning of new era at Roland Garros on the men’s side? There is no Rafael Nadal in the draw, Roger Federer has retired, Andy Murray is also absent and Novak Djokovic isn’t even seeded in the top 2. Carlos Alcaraz is #1 in the world and Daniil Medvedev has climbed back to #2 thanks to his recent title at the Rome Masters. Holger Rune, who finished runner-up to Medvedev in Rome, is also in the mix along with Jannik Sinner, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the odds and my picks for the upcoming festivities at Roland Garros. Tennis wagers can be made at DraftKings Sportsbook , which has a great new-customer offer where you can bet $5 on any team and get $150 in bonus bets instantly! Click here to claim this great sign-up offer. Men’s French Open odds Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sports book Carlos Alcaraz +160

Manchester City's best and worst players in Brighton draw

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Manchester City's winning run came to an end at 12 games as they were held to a draw by Europa League qualifiers Brighton. The Citizens - recently confirmed as Premier League champions - took the lead through Phil Foden but Julio Enciso's strike from distance meant the points were shared, ensuring the Seagulls tied up sixth place. City looked ahead to finals against Manchester United and Inter in the FA Cup and Champions League with their substitutes bench, though the starting XI still had world class players everywhere you looked. Here's who stole the show at the AMEX and who flattered to deceive. Manchester City's best player vs Brighton Phil Foden: 8/10 Foden struck from close range / GLYN KIRK/GettyImages He was given little time to improve on a brilliant first half, but Foden's goal edged him ahead as City's leading player on Wednesday night. His finish wasn't as precise as it has been at previous points in the season but was still enough to give City

MLB picks Tuesday 5/23: YRFI & NRFI best bets today | Pickswise

With plenty of MLB games taking place each day, one of the quickest bets you can make is if a run will be scored in the first inning. There is value to be had and this market has become very popular over time. If you don’t like sweating out your bets for 3 hours, this one will only take about 15 minutes. We’re on 31-11 run with our YRFI/NRFI picks, so let’s keep the momentum going! Before we dive in, don’t forget to check out our MLB picks on the side and total for every game today. There are 2 YRFI/NRFI bets I like on Tuesday, so let’s get right into it. All of today ’s biggest Game s are available to bet with BetMGM, the premier destination for online Sports betting. New customers can earn themselves a $1,000 deposit bonus by signing up right now! Click here to lock in this great sign-up offer. Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees: NRFI (-110) At this point in the season, Gerrit Cole is pitching at a Cy Young — and potentially an MVP level. Cole is leading a Yankees rotation t

Why Las Vegas threat makes this week's Monaco GP so important

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The Monaco Grand Prix returns this weekend for what could be the most important running in the event's history. Its spot as the jewel in F1's crown has come under threat in recent years as the sport places focus on more exciting racing action as well as the increasing trend to take races to global destinations for street races. But the introduction of Las Vegas later this year will likely be Monaco's biggest concern with a view to safeguarding its future on the schedule. Here's why. Viewed by others: Lewis Hamilton Reports: Ferrari to make huge offer for Hamilton 2024 drive Christian Horner Red Bull used 'get out of jail free' card to block Drive to S

The records broken by Man City in 2022/23 Premier League title win

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Manchester City are on course of matching local rivals Manchester United in completing the treble,kicking things off with the Premier League title - an FA Cup and Champions League final are still to come in their quest for immortality. Arsenal's defeat to Nottingham Forest meant that Manchester City have now been handed their third-straight league title without even playing. And with a win usually comes records broken - this season is no different. Erling Haaland in particular has been in the spotlight throughout the campaign, with the Norwegian himself breaking a plethora of records at the first time of trying. He has scored goals at a rate that no one has witnessed before in the recent history of the English top flight and will likely continue to do so for as long as he stays at the Etihad Stadium. Here are some of the records that Pep Guardiola's 2022/23 Manchester City have broken over the course of this Premier League season. Erling Haaland: Most goals in a Premier Leag