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Two Children Killed and Nine Injured in Southport Stabbing Incident

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On July 29, 2024, a stabbing attack in Southport, a town on England's northwest coast, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to nine others. The incident occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class for primary school children. The attack took place shortly before noon, with a 17-year-old boy being arrested in connection with the incident. Details of the Incident Emergency services were alerted to the scene on Hart Street at 11:47 AM local time. Police and paramedics arrived to find several victims, many of whom were children, suffering from severe injuries. The attack happened at a community center called The Hart Space, which was hosting a workshop for children aged six to eleven. Chief Constable Serena Kennedy reported that the 17-year-old suspect, from a nearby village, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. As of now, he has not been formally charged. The authorities have confirmed that no other suspects are being sought. Victims...

Rasmus Hojlund Shines in Manchester United's Preseason Clash with Arsenal

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Rasmus Hojlund marked his debut as Manchester United’s number 9 with a striking goal in their preseason match against Arsenal in Los Angeles. During the opening moments of the match, just over nine minutes in, Hojlund received a pass from Marcus Rashford, charged through the Arsenal defense, and netted the ball past goalkeeper Karl Hein. However, his promising start was cut short when he suffered an apparent injury, leading to his substitution after only 15 minutes. Hannibal came on to replace him, while Rashford, Mason Mount, and Amad continued to drive United’s attack. Also visit:  UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 Results and Highlights   Arsenal's Response and the Match Dynamics Arsenal responded to Hojlund’s goal with an equalizer from Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian striker took advantage of an overlooked offside call to score from a low cross into the box. Despite a strong effort from Mount, whose powerful shot was saved by Hein, the score remained tied until the halftime br...

Olympic Skateboarding Preview: USA, Japan, and Australia Vie for Gold Medals

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Published: July 26, 2024 10:45 PM ET Updated: July 27, 2024 6:30 AM ET Changes to Schedule The men’s street skateboarding event, initially slated for July 27, has been rescheduled to July 29 due to rain and slippery conditions on the course. However, the women’s street events are set to proceed as planned on July 28, with preliminary rounds at 6 a.m. ET and the finals at 11 a.m. ET. Both events will be available for viewing on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock. Overview of Skateboarding at the Paris Olympics The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature an elite group of skateboarders from the United States, Japan, and Australia. With many returning medalists from the Tokyo Games and new rising stars, the competition is expected to be intense when skateboarding events commence on July 27. Among the competitors is Zheng Haohao, an 11-year-old park skateboarder from China, who is the youngest athlete at these Games. In contrast, Andy Macdonald, a 51-year-old park skateboarder representing Great Britain...