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The US Could Announce Major Breakthrough In Fusion Reaction On Tuesday

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Scientists in the California-based Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) had achieved a “net energy gain” from an experimental fusion reactor said a media report in Financial Times on Sunday. The US Department of Energy also announced a “major scientific breakthrough” later in the week.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Nuclear fusion is considered the produces energy for the future
• It produces little waste and no greenhouse gases
• The US could share more information on its research on Tuesday

What Did LLNL Achieve?

It is the first time that scientists can produce more energy in a fusion reaction. It is the same type that powers the sun and is considered a major step in the pursuit of zero-carbon power. But the analysis was still going said LLNL in a statement. It also said that US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm would “announce a major scientific breakthrough” on Tuesday.

The fusion reaction that occurred in the past two weeks produced a 120% net energy gain said FT. Later the Washington Post reported a senior fusion scientist saying that to most of them, that was only a matter of time.

US Could Announce Major Breakthrough In Fusion Reaction

Why Fusion Reaction Is Considered A Game Changer?

Fusion differs from fission in the way that involves fusing two atomic nuclei instead of splitting one that is used in fission. A member of Congress from California Ted Lieu said that if that fusion energy breakthrough was true, it could be a game changer for the world.

Scientists at the LLNL fusion facility used almost consists of almost 200 lasers the size of three football fields to bombard a tiny spot with high levels of energy to initiate a fusion reaction.… Read the rest

Football Sports

France VS England World Cup Quarter-Final: Comparison Of Key Players

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FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-final match between the defending champion France and England has become more interesting due to the strong position of both teams.

Here’s a quick comparison between the important players of both the teams

HIGHLIGHTS

• France will take on England in the World Cup quarter-final match on Saturday at the Al Bayt Stadium
• France is relying on Kylian Mbappe and England is betting on Kyle Walker

How Will England Defend Its Goalpost From Kylian Mbappe’s Attacks?

Kylian Mbappe is the fastest forward in the world and the top scorer with five goals in the World Cup. France is relying on Kylian Mbappe’s speed to breach the defensive line of the English football team. Kyle Walker could defend England against Mbappe but Walker is still recovering from a recent injury. In a recent match against Poland, Kylian Mbappe scored three goals at a speed of 35.3 kmph.

France VS England World Cup

Who Is The Key Player for England?

Harry Kane could rescue England with his ability to drop the ball deep between French midfield and make the defense lines to get into the ball. Also, he is capable of possessing and passing the ball to players like Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Jude Bellingham who can score goals. Kane has a great run time inside the box where he can threaten the French goal. France can use its defensive midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to counter Kane’s attack.

Who Are The Other Key Players?

Antoine Griezmann with the most key passes (14) has emerged as France’s most reliable midfield in this World Cup. While England sees no threat from Griezmann, he can be a big creative for … Read the rest

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“India Has The Desire To Be An Independent Powerful State”, Said White House Official

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White House Asia coordinator Kurt Campbell made a big statement about America’s bilateral relations with India. The official said that India would be another great power while responding to a question about their bilateral relations with India at the Aspen Security Forum meeting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• White House official Kurt Campbell sees India as the most important bilateral relationship for the US
• India has been a strategic partner of the US for 20 years
• Indo-US relations have deepened more than with any other country

What Did Kurt Campbell Say On India?

Kurt Campbell Say On India

Kurt Campbell said he didn’t know of any bilateral relationship that was being deepened and strengthened more rapidly than the United States and India over the last 20 years. The United States needed to invest even more of its capacity, and build people-to-people ties, working together on technology and other issues.

India had a unique strategic character. It won’t be an ally of the United States. It had the desire to be an independent, powerful state and it would be another great power. There were reasons to believe that their strategic alignment was growing across the board in almost every arena, Campbell said.

What Did Kurt Campbell Say On Joe Biden?

Campbell acknowledged that there were probably voices in Indian bureaucracy that was against Joe Biden taking the Quad to the leader level. But when President Biden made the direct appeal repeatedly to Prime Minister Modi, Indians decided that it was in their interests.

He said that he was thrilled about Australian Prime Minister Albanese inviting the US in 2023 for a major Quad meeting that Americans thought would extend their coordination, and … Read the rest

Football Sports

What Lies Ahead For Cristiano Ronaldo After Manchester United?

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The controversy around Cristiano Ronaldo is far from over with Ronaldo criticizing Manchester United club and its manager Erik ten Hag in an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan. In response, the club terminated his contract. Also, he was benched in the latest FIFA knockout match where Portugal beat Switzerland 6-1.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Manchester United has terminated its contract with Cristiano Ronaldo
• Ronaldo was also benched during the FIFA World Cup knockout match
• He could join the Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr

How Did Manchester United Respond To Cristiano Ronaldo’s Criticism?

The club manager Erik ten Hag announced Ronaldo’s expulsion by terminating his contract with the club. The manager called Ronaldo ‘the past’ and also stated that the club was ‘looking at the future.

Ronaldo started his second stint with the club in 2021 and pooled 24 goals in all competitions. Also, he emerged as the third-highest goalscorer in the Golden Boot race with 18 goals in the Premier League. He was the Premier League Team of the year. He also won the club’s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award.

Manchester United Respond To Cristiano Ronaldo’s Criticism

But Manchester United failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League despite the stunning performance by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club finished sixth in the competition. But Ronaldo could manage to score only one goal in 10 Premier League appearances during 2022-23 and two goals in the Europa League. When Ten Hag arrived, he replaced Cristiano Ronaldo with Marcus Rashford.

Ronaldo’s performance in the FIFA World Cup was also below average as he scored only one goal in the group stage. Finally, he was benched and replaced with Goncalo Ramos by the Portuguese coach … Read the rest

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Manager Fernando Santos Benched Cristiano Ronaldo For This Reason

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Portugal won its Round of 16 match against Switzerland by a comfortable 6-1 margin and marched into the quarter-finals with flying colors. But all wasn’t well with the winning team. Portuguese manager Fernando Santos sent Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cristiano Ronaldo was sent to the bench by his manager Fernando Santos
• Earlier the managers of Juventus and Manchester United had made the similar decision

What Went Wrong Between Portuguese Captain And Manager?

It would have been tough for Fernando Santos to make the big call of dropping Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench in an important knockout match but the decision made no impact on the team’s performance. And it wasn’t the first time that Ronaldo was sent to the bench.

What Football Pundits Have To Say About Ronaldo’s Dropping?

Manager Fernando Santos Benched Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo was earlier dropped by Juventus and Manchester United managers. The latest incident was with Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag. It was said that Erik Ten Hag tried to make a move on Ronaldo. The manager tried to establish his authority over Ronaldo.

Neville, who has played alongside Ronaldo for a brief period at Manchester United, said on ITV that was Jeventus manager wrong. Was Manchester United’s manager wrong? Was Portugal’s manager wrong? He blamed Ronaldo’s indifferent attitude towards Santos for the incident.

But the former Manchester United player also tried to defend Ronaldo by saying that Ronaldo’s long-term legacy was set. He called Ronaldo one of the great all-time players. He further said that in the short term, Ronaldo had got to do a lot better. He said that the … Read the rest

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FIFA Shares Stunning Facts About Stadium 974

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Stadium 974 in Doha has been in news well before the FIFA World Cup shared 360-degree footage of Stadium 974 on its Twitter page. Qatar built seven stadiums in the run-up to the sporting event and Stadium 974 is one of them.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stadium 974 is made completely with recycled shipping containers
• It is the first-ever re-purpose built stadium in the history of the FIFA World Cup
• It will be fully dismantled and re-purposed post-World Cup

What Did FIFA Want To Show With 360-Degree Footage Of Stadium 974?

FIFA Shares Stunning Facts About Stadium 974

It is for the first time that FIFA World Cup has been held in the Middle East. And the desert country is ready for the sports extravaganza. Qatar built seven stadiums including Stadium 974 but used only recycled containers in building this facility. Also, it is named 974 which is the international dialing code of the desert nation. Also, all containers shipped from Gulf use 974 as a code.

Located in Ras Abu Aboud in the portside area of Doha, Stadium 974 is the only non-air-conditioned stadium in the desert country. And it is exciting to know why it isn’t made air-conditioned. The cool breezes coming from the Arabian Gulf keep it cool.

Stadium 974 has a sitting capacity of 44,089 audiences. The website tells that it will be used for seven matches with the last match played on December 5. Brazil v/s South Korea was the last World Cup match in … Read the rest

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See South Koreans Taking On Five-Time World Champions In The Knockout Game

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The five-time world champion Brazil will play with South Korea in the Round of 16. Brazil’s last group stage match was no less than a shock for it as Brazil lost the match by 1-0 to Cameroon. But Brazil had already secured a place in the Round of 16, so the loss has little impact on its position. But the loss certainly broke the confidence of Brazil’s players.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Brazil will meet South Korea in a Group of 16 clash
• The five-time world champion is ready with a fresh squad for the knockout match
• South Korea is brimming with confidence by their latest win against Portugal

How Is Brazil Preparing To Take On South Korea?

Brazil lost its last group match to Cameroon and it could be a cause of concern for their coach Tite as he wants his team to capitalize on their massive ball possession and shot advantage. Since Brazil has rested its key players in the Cameroon match, it can expect new energy in the team for the South Korean match.

BRAZIL VS. SOUTH KOREA

How Is South Korea Preparing For A Match Five-Time World Champions?

Fresh and energized from the latest win against Portugal where South Koreans saved the match with one goal in the stoppage time, the South Korea team is hopeful of going through the knockout stage.

Where The Match Will Be Played?

The match will be played in a modular stadium called Stadium 974. It is the first temporary venue ever used in World Cup history. The stadium can house 40,000 spectators and it has seen five matches of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. It will be dismantled after seven world cup games including … Read the rest

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How Is Alcohol Beneficial For Your Health?

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Let me be clear at the beginning that I don’t drink alcohol and find no good reason to start. And I am writing this article out of my curiosity to find the benefits of alcohol if any.

The first thing I found about alcohol is that it is the seventh leading risk factor for deaths globally (Lancet Study 2018).

Lancet Study 2018

I read the study completely and here I’m sharing a screenshot to support the claim.

Also, I heard Alana Kessler, RD, a functional and holistic nutrition and wellness expert, talking to LIVESTRONG.com. The expert gave a piece of thoughtful advice to people who drink alcohol to avoid feelings, or out of their boredom. She cautioned them to be mindful of their motivations for drinking. She said that engaging in another healthier activity or calling a friend could be more beneficial.

Do you know how your body metabolizes alcohol?

The alcohol goes to your liver but it can metabolize only a small amount of it at a time. The excess alcohol is left to get a free run throughout your body and affects it in negative ways like impairing your vision, judgment, motor skills, and memory. But it can uplift your mood if taken in small amounts.

So, alcohol is good for health but only when taken in an appropriate amount. And how much alcohol should you take in a day, depends on your age and overall health

Alcohol can help improve health when taken in moderation or in small amounts. Here I’m listing the top health benefits of alcohol.

  1. Boosts Your Heart Health

Mayo Clinic

Here I want to quote the Mayo Clinic which found red wine good … Read the rest

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People’s Verdict In Japan’s Controversial Goal Against Spain In World Cup Goes To Spain

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Spain and Japan both moved to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 despite Spain losing the match due to a controversial goal by Ao Tanaka. Germany beat Costa Rica in another Group E clash by 4-2 but had to go home. Had Spain won the match, Germany would have entered the knockout stage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Japan beat Spain by 2-1 to enter the knockout round
• Spain entered the Group of 16 despite losing the match
• Germany was out of the tournament despite beating Costa Rica by 4-2

What Is The Controversy About Ao Tanaka’s Goal?

Japan’s Controversial Goal Against Spain In World Cup Goes To Spain

Tanaka got a pass from Kaoru Mitoma and turned that opportunity into a goal that proved the deciding moment of the match. The goal came in the 51st minute after which Spain got no opportunity to equalize the score. But the way Kaoru Mitoma made the pass is questionable. A VR check was done and the verdict was declared in the favor of Japan.

In the VR check, it is clear that Kaoru Mitoma was near the touchline before making a pass for Tanaka. The VR check clearly shows the ball was beyond the touchline but the verdict was awarded to Japan. But football pundits … Read the rest

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Spain V/S Japan Match Will Decide Germany’s Advance To Knockout Stage

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The Friday fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Khalifa International Stadium is going to be crucial for Spain and Japan. Spain finished its last match with Germany in a draw and Japan lost its match against Costa Rica and it was only a win that could guarantee its advance in the knockout round.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spaniards don’t need to win as even a draw would be enough for the team to advance
• Japan will head home if it loses Friday’s match

Spain In World Cup 2022

Spain has the highest four points, Japan and Costa Rica have three points each, and Germany has one point. Spain played its last match with Germany which was a draw. Spain can easily get into the knockout round by beating or even equalizing the Friday match with Japan. But losing the match could make it difficult for Spain to move ahead.

What Happens If Spain Loses The Match?

Spain can go home with a loss if Costa Rica beats Germany in another match. Or Germany beats Costa Rica with a margin bigger than Spain’s. Spain beat Cost Rica by 7-0 in its opening match. Winning Friday’s match or at least an equalizer is crucial for Spain to advance into the knockout stage.

Spain VS Japan

Japan In World Cup 2022

Japan beat the four-time champion Germany 2-1 in their opening match. But they couldn’t maintain the rhythm and lost their second match to Cost Rica by 1-0. If Japan loses Friday’s match, they will have to head home.

Could Germany Enter The Knockout Stage?

Germany has a fair chance of entering the knockout stage if Spain beats Japan and … Read the rest