CNN — Pelé, born into poverty, rose above his humble beginnings and became arguably the greatest soccer player of all time. Much like Muhammad Ali, Pelé transcended his sport and became a symbol of something greater. He brought joy and creativity to a sport that was often rigid and personified the concept of “the beautiful …
Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer player, made a significant impact on the sport in North America when he joined the New York Cosmos in 1975. Despite his remarkable career with Santos, it was Pelé’s decision to come out of retirement and sign with the Cosmos that transformed the landscape of soccer in the United States. …
Air pollution reached alarming levels worldwide in 2021, according to a report by IQAir. The report revealed that air pollution in every country, and in 97% of cities, exceeded the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) for maintaining healthy air quality. Only 222 cities out of over 6,000 analyzed met the WHO’s air …
CNN — Spanish professional golfer Jon Rahm showcased his talent by staging a remarkable comeback to win his third PGA Tour title in six starts at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. Despite an initial bogey on the first hole, Rahm impressively completed the final round with a score of 10-under-par 63. Rahm finished the …
CNN — As the Fall-Winter 2023 fashion shows come to a close, it is evident that there was a striking absence of plus-size models on the runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. This lack of representation is particularly notable in light of the recent introduction of several weight loss medications in the US …
CNN — Dani Alves, the Brazilian football player, is being investigated for an alleged sexual assault incident that occurred in Barcelona last month, as confirmed by the Catalonia Higher Court of Justice on Tuesday. “Barcelona investigating magistrate’s court number 15 has initiated an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that took place at a Barcelona …
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has been released from the Buffalo General Medical Center after being hospitalized for over a week due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during a “Monday Night Football” game. The 24-year-old Bills safety showed signs of improvement leading up to his release, and his doctors are confident that he can …
CNN CNN — Golf legend Tiger Woods might have a shot at playing in the US Ryder Cup team. Zach Johnson, the US captain, expressed openness to selecting Woods for the tournament if he doesn’t automatically qualify. Johnson made this statement before the Sony Open in Hawaii. He indicated that if Woods, who is 47 …
Silicon Valley Bank’s recent collapse has reignited concerns about lending discrimination in the banking industry, especially when it comes to people of color. Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton, who founded Backstage Capital, stepped in to help some of the startup founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. However, such options for those …
Retail sales in the US have fallen by 1% in March compared to the previous month, according to the Commerce Department. While the decline was steeper than expected, the figure is 2.9% higher year-on-year. Smaller tax returns and concerns about the labour market have been cited as reasons for the drop, which was particularly noticeable …