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MLB) Draft distinguishes itself from other major American sports events by taking place in the midst of the season. This year, the draft order is determined through a lottery system, with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, and Oakland Athletics securing the top three picks, followed by the Texas Rangers in fourth place. Spanning three days, the MLB Draft 2023 is set to commence on Sunday and conclude on Tuesday.

Vice President Kamala Harris, an avid Golden State Warriors fan, took to Twitter to welcome Jordan Poole to Washington D.C. following a blockbuster trade. Harris expressed her fondness for Poole and shared a photo of them together during the Warriors' visit to the White House in January 2023.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan had sought International Monetary Fund (IMF) guarantee that the general elections in Pakistan will be held on its scheduled time, local media reported. In a bid to seek assurance and support for the key objectives and policies under the recently announced $3 billion bailout programme, a delegation of the IMF called on the PTI chief in Lahore, days before the global lender's executive board meeting to review and possibly endorse the Standby Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan. IMF's resident representative Esther Perez Ruiz in a statement said that the meetings with political parties were to «Seek assurances of their support for the key objectives and policies under a new IMF-supported programme ahead of the approaching national elections,» Geo News reported. However, sources privy to the IMF delegation's meeting with the PTI chief on Saturday revealed that the latter asked the global lender to ensure that the general elections, scheduled to take place in October this year, will be held on its time. «What guarantee can you (IMF) give that the elections in the country will be held on time,» the PTI chief was quoted as saying in the huddle, Geo News reported.

By Andrea Shalal

China published regulations on Sunday for the country's $2.9 trillion private investment fund sector, seeking to better protect investors and promote innovation. The new rules, signed by Premier Li Qiang which comes into effect on September 1, creates a chapter specifically for venture capital funds, as policymakers encourage investment into innovative technology start-ups, said a statement from China's securities regulator and the justice ministry. The statement addressed media questions about the new rules. The wide-ranging rules apply to private investment funds with different organisational forms such as contracts, companies and partnerships. Private investment funds in China can invest in private equity or publicly traded securities. Core rules cover the obligations of fund managers and custodians, fund raising, identifying risk levels, supervision of venture capital funds, and overall supervision and management.

Rahul Gandhi visited a bike mechanic workshop in Delhi's Karol Bagh area in June this year. He interacted with mechanics at the workshop and even tried to repair the broken motorcycles. The video is now out on Rahul Gandhi's official YouTube channel.

India-Sri Lanka ties have strengthened the friendship and all-around cooperation between the two countries, according to the news agency PTI.  “We were the first creditor nation in January this year to convey the financing assurances needed to kick start the IMF process. India will continue to play a constructive role as a Co-Chair of the Creditors Committee along with Japan and the Paris Club," he said.

mental health and sleep hygiene. Psychiatrist Professor Gold from Washington University School of Medicine has explained to CNN that, while it can be acceptable to indulge in a day of Bed Rotting if necessary, it is important to be aware of the reasons behind it and to balance it with other coping strategies.  Bed Rotting is characterised by immobility and less activity compared to a typical lazy day, where individuals can still engage in enjoyable activities and spend time with loved ones.

The northeastern region of the United States is bracing for a slow-moving storm system that is predicted to bring heavy rainfall starting on Sunday. New York City and other areas are on high alert for potential flash flooding, as approximately 80 million people from Washington to Portland, Maine, may experience a month's worth of rainfall within a few hours. AccuWeather forecasts suggest that the storms could bring as much as half a foot (6 inches) or 1-2 inches of rain per hour to New York City and its surroundings.

climate change and debt distress. She reiterated that Washington was not seeking to decouple from China's economy, adding doing so would be "disastrous for both countries and destabilizing for the world." But she said the United States wanted to see an "open, free and fair economy," not one that forces countries to take sides. She said she used the discussions to raise "serious concerns" about what she called China's "unfair economic practices" and the recent uptick in coercive actions against the US firms.

The is due to incoming tropical moisture in the region. This can cause sudden rain in a few hours, as per the reports. AccuWeather official has predicted that rainfall rates could hit 2 inches per hour in some locations. As per the forecast, Washington, D.C is likely to receive heavy rainfall in afternoon and evening of Sunday. In New York, the heaviest rainfall will likely to occur on Sunday evening to Monday morning. There will be the heaviest downpour in Philadelphia from Sunday afternoon to Sunday night. The US has been experiencing extreme weather conditions as severe thunderstorms, critical fires and excessive heat waves sweep across the country. Extreme weather events, which claim more lives than hurricanes and tornadoes, will likely increase in the future, experts said. Each year in the US, thunderstorms produce 20 to 25 million lightning flashes that strike the ground, killing an average of over 20 people and injuring hundreds more, often in devastating and permanent ways, according to NWS. Older people and those with diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other serious health conditions are most at risk for severe weather conditions, as per an IANS report.

India, the country of my birth, fervently hoped he would establish it in the country of my choice. Then Allen Stanford got convicted for fraud, and I assumed it would be another 110 years, the length of his initial jail sentence, before anybody took up that task again. But now here’s Ross Perot Jr.

Bangladesh follows a «balanced and independent» foreign policy and is not subservient to any country, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Saturday, emphasising that his country was «not China's tail». Momen also said that its relations with next-door neighbour India are «rock-solid» and added, «We are in a golden chapter in our relations with India». «Some people think we are rushing towards China, but (actually) we are not heading towards anyone,» Momen said while speaking at an interaction with members of the Diplomatic Reporters Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) at the Foreign Service Academy here.

Northern Lights will be visible from as many as 17 states across the US. This comes after storms created by gigantic storms were visible from more than 30 states in the US, including Iowa, Kansas, and North Dakota.Northern lights, which is also known as aurora borealis, is a luminous astronomical phenomenon. This is visible in the night sky. Northern lights can be viewed while looking in the direction of pole which is the closest. In the Northern hemisphere, it is the north, and in Southern hemisphere, it is the south. Northern lights is caused by solar winds from the Sun and magnetic field of the Earth. People residing in 17 states in the US will be able to view the Northern lights next week. These 17 states are — 1. North Dakota, 2. South Dakota, 3. Alaska, 4. Indiana, 5. Montana, 6. Wisconsin 7. Minnesota 8. Michigan 9. Maryland 10. Maine 11. New Hampshire 12. New York 13. Vermont 14. Oregon 15. Washington 16. Idaho 17. Wyoming. Northern Lights will be visible on July 12 and July 13. However, weather needs to be clear in order to view Northern Lights, as per reports.

By Andrea Shalal

Prime Day—Amazon’s exclusive annual sale for Prime members—is coming up on July 11 and 12, 2023. With more than 200 million subscribers globally, Prime Day usually clocks some impressive sales numbers. In 2022, Prime Day sales brought in $12 billion for Amazon (AMZN). The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon’s success is one of the main factors behind founder Jeff Bezos’ billions. In fact, Prime Day sales were a driving force behind him being named the richest person on earth in 2018.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appealed to China on Saturday for cooperation on climate change and other global challenges and not to let disagreements about trade and other irritants derail relations. In a meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng, Yellen defended US restrictions on technology exports that rankle Beijing. She said the two governments shouldn't let such disagreements disrupt thriving economic and financial relations.

(Reuters) -The United States announced on Friday that it would supply Ukraine with widely banned cluster munitions for its counteroffensive against occupying Russian forces, and NATO's leader said the military alliance would unite at a summit next week on how to bring Ukraine closer to joining.

1/ UNDER PRESSURE Markets have come around fast to the Fed's view that instead of being cut anytime soon, rates will remain high for longer. After another brutal bond sell off, focus turns to Wednesday's U.S. inflation data.

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