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Nick Kyrgios hot streak continues in Montreal to set up blockbuster with No 1 Daniil Medvedev | Sport

Nick Kyrgios has set up a second-round blockbuster with world No 1 Daniil Medvedev as Australia’s tennis ace continued his promising US Open preparations in Montreal. Fresh from his historic singles-doubles title double in Washington on Sunday, the 27-year-old Kyrgios defeated Argentine Sebastian Baez 6-4 6-4 to extend his hard-court winning streak to seven matches.

However, after going 64 games unbroken in the American capital, Kyrgios finally had his sequence stopped at 67 when he dropped serve in the opening set on Wednesday. Kyrgios held a comfortable 5-1 lead in the opening set, but Baez fought back to 4-5 before dropping the set. The Aussie managed to staunch the bleeding and was ruthless with his groundstrokes in the second set as he regained control and sealed victory after 85 exhilarating minutes.

Kyrgios has now won 14 of his last 15 matches and risen to No 37 in the ATP rankings. The win also elevated him into a seeding position for Flushing Meadows, the year’s final grand slam starting in New York on August 29. But the Wimbledon runner-up admitted he was a little jaded after claiming his first title in three years last week.

“Physically I feel fine. Mentally I’m just so tired,” Kyrgios said. “It’s never easy. I haven’t had much sleep the last couple of nights. But I’m trying to put that behind me. I’m in Montreal and I haven’t really played great tennis in Montreal in the past so I wanted to come out here today and get that match-up. Playing Medvedev next is a great test. It will be great fun.”

After being banned from Wimbledon, the Russian-born Medvedev has hit the ground running back on hard courts, winning the title last week in Los Cabos, Mexico without losing a set. He is still ranked No 1 on the ATP tour and will this month defend the 2021 US Open crown he won by defeating Novak Djokovic to deny the Serbian great a Grand Slam. His 2022 Australian Open defeat in five sets by Rafael Nadal, after taking a two-set lead was the second longest final ever played at five hours and 24 minutes.

“Medvedev is a hell of a player. He’s so unorthodox, he’s a great competitor and he’s just an animal and I’d like to see where I’m at,” Kyrgios said. “He’ll probably be feeling a little bit fatigued as well. I know I definitely am but I’m going to give it my best shot.”

Earlier, Australian Alex de Minaur moved comfortably in to the second round of the Masters 1000 event. The pocket rocket Australian No 1 needed only five points and three minutes to mop up a 7-5 7-6 (7-4) win after rain had forced the suspension of play on Monday with the second-set tiebreak locked up at 3- 3.

After claiming his sixth career title last month in Atlanta, de Minaur’s victory was his eighth from his past 10 hard-court matches. He is now ranked No 21 in the world. The 2020 US Open quarter-finalist next plays Grigor Dimitrov after the Bulgarian beat Canadian wildcard Alexis Galarneau 6-4 7-5 in his opener.

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South Coast line train services canceled as industrial action continues

An empty train platform.

Rail commuters from the Illawarra are urging the government and unions to reach a final agreement so trains can return to normal after weeks of disruption.

Extensive delays will occur throughout today, with no trains running at all between 10am and 4pm on the Illawarra, South Coast and Eastern Suburbs lines due to industrial action over train safety.

Buses will replace some but not all trains and customers are being encouraged to use other forms of transport if possible.

Tony Horneman of the Illawarra Rail Fail says the unions and the government have let the dispute drag on for far too long.

“Because of this ongoing industrial action, the consequences of it is people like me who just want to get to work and earn a buck are inconvenienced,” he said.

“That’s the consequence and it’s adding more stress.”

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Paul Scully (left), pictured here with Ryan Park, blames Transport for NSW for escalating the conflict.(ABCNews)

Wollongong MP Paul Scully says the union bargained with the government in good faith for the inner-city fleet improvements.

He said promises were made and that the unions wanted those promises in writing.

Mr Scully said the decision by Transport for NSW to escalate the dispute from limited action to shutting down the line was an extreme response.

“The union has been asking for some pretty simple responses, which includes signing the deed of agreement to fix the new inner-city fleet,” he said.

“If the government can’t do that then the union has every right to be cynical about whether the government is actually committed to doing it.”

Promises delivered: TrainLink

NSW TrainLink chief operating officer Dale Merrick said he had been directly involved in the negotiations and that written guarantees had now been provided.

“The government has absolutely committed – and committed in writing – to making the changes to the trains to address the concerns that the unions have,” he said.

“There is a signed document that gives that commitment from two ministers and the unions have that document.”

“That is a written commitment to make the changes that they have sought for them to feel comfortable about the trains.”

Wollongong rail commuters asked about the industrial action have provided mixed responses.

“We definitely need the strikes, and we need the strikes to win,” said one commuter.

“It’s how I get back to Kiama from school so it will probably just increase the length of the trip by probably having to catch a bus,” a local school student at Wollongong station said.

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Man hands money to migrants as they arrive in NYC on buses from Texas

Man hands money to migrants as they arrive in NYC on buses from Texas

Three buses packed with migrants from Texas arrived in New York City early Wednesday — welcomed by supporters who thrust $20 bills in their hands.

The buses arrived at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown, days after Mayor Eric Adams blasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as “anti-American” for relocating the asylum-seekers, which Abbott says he is doing to emphasize the crisis being created by the Biden administration allowing asylum seekers to stay in the US while their applications are processed.

The migrants appeared to be a mix of asylum seekers aided with bus tickets by the administration and by independent charities in addition to any shipped up here by the Republican Texas governor. Some had claims that could potentially qualify for asylum being granted while others were simply seeking a better life, which, depending on other circumstances, would not qualify them to stay in the US

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Three buses packed with migrants from Texas arrived in New York City early Wednesday.
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Supporters thrust $20 bills into the migrants' hands as they exited the bus.
Supporters thrust $20 bills into the migrants’ hands as they exited the bus.
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Supporters thrust $20 bills into the migrants' hands as they exited the bus.
Abbott says he is relocating the migrants to emphasize the crisis being created by the Biden administration.
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John Torres, who migrated from Colombia as a boy, took a four-hour bus ride from Maryland to New York to greet the new arrivals — with $200 in cash to give away.

“Because it’s the right thing to do,” Torres, 45, told The Post as to why he came. “It’s something that somebody would do for me if I’m in poverty, if I am starting out, someone would do that for me.”

Torres said he empathized with the migrants who arrived with few or no prospects for a job and no family or friends.

“You know, if I’m coming in a bus, if I’m scared, I don’t know where I am going, I don’t know what’s going on or nothing,” Torres said. “at least you know, if somebody gives me something for breakfast, at least I could start out that way, and then buy me a shirt, buy me clothes and then, I don’t know… figure it out from there.”

A City Hall official said Tuesday at least three more buses carrying migrants from Texas would arrive in the Big Apple by Wednesday and keep showing up “basically daily.”
A City Hall official said Tuesday at least three more buses carrying migrants from Texas would arrive in the Big Apple by Wednesday and keep showing up “basically daily.”
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Migrant child holding cash
Major Eric Adams blasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as “anti-American” for relocating the asylum-seekers.
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One migrant who got off at the Port Authority told The Post he started his trek to America from Venezuela on July 8.

Jairo Gamardo said he crossed into the US via Texas and then spent two days being processed by immigration officials before he was taken to a church in a city where he got onto a bus that headed directly for the Big Apple – stopping only for bathroom breaks.

Gamardo said the government-funded trip was provided to him and other migrants hailing from Texas at no cost. He said he previously worked for the military in Venezuela and was seeking political asylum in the United States.

“It’s a beautiful city,” Gamardo said when asked why he wanted to come to New York.

Gamardo, who doesn’t know anyone in the Big Apple, traveled alone and is now searching for work and better days ahead, he said.

Another native of Venezuela said he worked several jobs back home, but could only earn about $30 monthly — far less than needed to support his family.

“That’s everyone’s dream, to help their families,” Ernesto Bose, 41, told The Post, adding that he hopes to eventually bring his parents and sons to the United States.

Bose said the trip he endured was “horrible,” but thanked the city officials who greeted him in New York.

“Everyone has been so nice and welcoming,” Bose said. “Everyone is so willing to help.”

Ernesto Bose, a 41-year-old native of Venezuela, arrived Wednesday in New York. He told The Post the trip was "horrible," but had a warm welcome in the Big Apple.
Ernesto Bose, a 41-year-old native of Venezuela, arrived Wednesday in New York. He told The Post the trip was “horrible,” but he had a warm welcome in the Big Apple.
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Heading to New York became an option for Bose upon getting bus tickets destined for the city or the nation’s capital from a church in Eagle Pass, Texas, Bose said.

“And it’s the only place that accepts us here like this,” Bose continued.

A City Hall official said Tuesday at least three more buses carrying migrants from Texas would arrive in the Big Apple by Wednesday and keep showing up “basically daily.”

Abbott hired a charter bus company to send the migrants across the country, but the company signed a non-disclosure agreement preventing the city from obtaining details on its itineraries, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro told reporters Tuesday.

Some 45 migrants got off a bus that arrived in the city on Friday, as Abbott said he planned to continue the program indefinitely, claiming New York City is the “ideal destination” for the migrants due to its services for homeless people.

Adams said Sunday that only 14 migrants had gotten off the bus that officials were “led to believe” held about 40 people. It’s unclear what happened to the others, but Adams said Monday some were sent to “new locations.”

Three busloads of migrants arrive at the Port Authority in Midtown, Manhattan.
Abbott began relocating migrants to Washington, DC, in April in response to what he calls President Biden’s “open border policies.” City Hall officials estimate around 4,000 migrants in all have arrived in recent weeks.
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Abbott began relocating migrants to Washington, DC, in April in response to what he calls President Biden’s “open border policies.” City Hall officials estimate around 4,000 migrants in all have arrived in recent weeks.

Torres said he believed Abbott was “trying to do the best he can” by busing the migrants to New York, a sanctuary city.

“But there’s only so many people you can help,” Torres said. “There are thousands of people every day, so I mean I respect his opinion of him but I think you gotta do some reform in each state to help out.”

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Lisa Keightley steps down as England Women head coach

Lisa Keightley steps down as England Women head coach

Lisa Keightley will leave her position as England Women’s head coach at the end of the summer after deciding not to pursue the option of a contract extension.

Keightley was appointed in late 2019, and guided England to the final of the 2022 ODI World Cup. She also oversaw runs to the semi-finals of the 2020 T20 World Cup and Commonwealth Games, where England were beaten in the bronze-medal match on Sunday.

She will continue to coach the team until the end of the home season, with limited-overs series against India scheduled next month. It is understood the decision to part ways was mutually agreed on before the Commonwealth Games.

The ECB will now begin the process of recruiting a new head coach ahead of the next Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa in February.

Although England failed to defend the World Cup they won in 2017, and missed out on successive T20 titles, Keightley’s period in charge was marked by an injection of younger talent into the side, with Sophia Dunkley establishing herself as a first-choice pick and the likes of Issy Wong, Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp coming through.

Jonathan Finch, the ECB’s director of England women’s cricket, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the commitment and passion Lisa has shown over the last two-and-a-half years in the role. We have seen increased competition for places over the Last 12 months and the squad Lisa leaves is an exciting blend of youth and experience.

“Leading an international team is challenging at the best of times. It is more challenging during a pandemic, and Lisa has been able to continue the development of the team during what has been the toughest period we have faced off the field.”

Clare Connor, ECB interim chief executive, said: “I’d like to place on record our sincere thanks to Lisa for all her efforts across the last two-and-a-half years.

“Lisa was always a fierce opponent when she represented Australia, and she’s brought that same pride, passion and will to win into everything she’s done with the England Women’s team.

“The team have enjoyed working with her immensely and I know they’ll join me in wishing her all the very best for her next challenge.”

Keightley’s departure follows that of her senior assistant and fellow Australian, Tim Macdonald, who announced in June that he would be leaving after the Commonwealth Games to take up an assistant coaching post with the Perth Scorchers and Western Australian men’s teams.

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John Bolton, former adviser to Donald Trump, allegedly targeted by Iran

John Bolton, former adviser to Donald Trump, allegedly targeted by Iran

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The Justice Department has charged a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, accusing the man of attempting to pay individuals $300,000 to kill Bolton in DC or Maryland.

The suspect, Shahram Poursafi, 45, remains at large abroad, the Justice Department said. If found and convicted, he would face up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000 for the use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, and up to 15 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000 for providing and attempting to provide material support to a transnational murder plot.

Federal officials said the assassination of Bolton would have been retaliation for the US military’s killing in January 2020 of Qasem Soleimani, a top commander of the Revolutionary Guard, which is a branch of Iran’s military. Soleimani was killed in a drone strike in Baghdad.

Bolton served as national security adviser for 17 months under Trump, resigning in 2019 after reportedly disagreeing with the president over whether to lift some sanctions on Iran as a negotiating tool.

Bolton’s departure allegedly pegged to disagreement over lifting sanctions on Iran

Bolton, who did not want the sanctions lifted, was a main architect of the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign of escalating economic sanctions and threats of retaliation for Iran’s alleged support of terrorism. The idea was to cripple Iran’s economy to the point that its leaders felt they must bargain away any nuclear ambitions and missile technology.

“While much cannot be said publicly right now, one point is indisputable: Iran’s rulers are liars, terrorists, and enemies of the United States,” Bolton said in a statement about the indictment. “Their radical, anti-American objectives are unchanged; their commitments are worthless; and their global threat is growing.”

Bolton was a major backer of the 2003 invasion of Iraq and served in senior arms control roles and eventually as ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush.

After the Bush presidency, he worked at right-wing think tanks in Washington, at a global private equity firm and as a Fox News contributor.

He was criticized in July for saying in an interview on CNN that the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol was not a coup — and that he would know because he had helped planned coups.

“As somebody who has helped plan coups d’etat — not here but, you know, other places — it takes a lot of work, and that’s not what [President Donald Trump] did,” Bolton said in the interview. He did not provide details.

This is a developing story that will be updated. Josh Dawsey contributed to this report.

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Transformers gets the Canon cameras crossover we didn’t know we wanted

Transformers gets the Canon cameras crossover we didn't know we wanted

Don’t you just hate it when you pick up your trusty Canon EOS R5, only to discover it’s actually a sneaky Transformer? Well bad news, because this nightmarish future spotted by TFormers is actually becoming a reality next year thanks to a collaboration between Takara Tomy (the Japanese company behind the Transformers toys) and Canon (the Japanese company behind… well you get the idea).

The collaboration has resulted in a pair of Transformers figurines that are able to fold away into surprisingly realistic looking Canon mirrorless cameras. I say “surprisingly realistic” because at first glance I somehow mistook these for functioning cameras. But in case it wasn’t obvious from their ¥19,800 (around $147) pricing, they’re non-functional replicas that are only 80-percent of the size of the real thing. (The idea that this could be a functioning camera isn’t so wild considering Takara Tomy has previously produced working MP3-player Transformer toys).

A Decepticon, complete with its own miniature camera.
Image: Takara Tomy

In-camera mode.
Image: Takara Tomy

The surprisingly detailed rear of the camera.
Image: Takara Tomy

Optimus Prime, using a lens as a shield.
Image: Takara Tomy

Probably my favorite detail is the lens cap, which in both cases transform into shields for the Transformers to wield. But a close second is the miniature cameras both figurines appear to be holding in some of the promotional images, which is a delightfully silly addition. One figurine is based on Optimus Prime, while the other is Decepticon Refraktor.

Both Transformers are scheduled to release in Japan next year on February 25th, and TFW2005 reports that preorders are open from now until September 28th. It’s unclear if they’ll see a global release.

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Timeline set for Clarkson decision as North goes all-in

Timeline set for Clarkson decision as North goes all-in

Alastair Clarkson is expected to make a decision on his coaching future before the end of the home and away season.

That is according to Channel 7’s Mitch Cleary who believes the former Hawthorn master coach is set to soon make a call.

SEN’s Sam Edmund reported on Tuesday that Clarkson is already sounding out assistant coaches as he looks to his next role in the game.

Additionally, Cleary believes a call will be made between North Melbourne and GWS very soon, while essentially ruling out any interest from Port Adelaide.

“The only sentiment I get is that Alastair Clarkson is likely to make his decision before the end of the home and away season,” Cleary said on SEN Breakfast.

“I think we’re going to know by next Friday. I think we’ll have a better understanding or a decision from Alastair Clarkson as to where he goes.

“If Port Adelaide wants to get into that race they may need to make a call on Ken Hinkley but I think that’s looking increasingly unlikely.”

Clearly it was asked if the Kangaroos are “all-in” on Clarkson.

He believes they are and that the pursuit is being heavily led by club president Sonja Hood.

“Yeah absolutely (they’re all-in),” he added.

“They’re not talking to one other coach.

“They haven’t even formed a sub-committee. The interesting part of this is Sonja Hood is leading the whole scenario where usually in this situation, you compare it to the Giants, with their CEO Dave Matthews being at the forefront of this.

“What that means is Ben Amarfio will leave question marks if it is Alastair Clarkson who comes in. The fact that Sonja as president has been driving this singlehandedly.

“Let’s see if Alastair Clarkson lobs at Arden Street and what that means for Ben Amarfio, the CEO, given he’s had not much of a part to play in this pursuit.”

Both the Roos and Giants are in the market for a new senior coach having parted ways with David Noble and Leon Cameron respectively during the 2022 season.





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Trump’s grip over GOP remains firm as Michels tops Kleefisch in Wisconsin primary face-off

Trump's grip over GOP remains firm as Michels tops Kleefisch in Wisconsin primary face-off

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Former President Donald Trump’s clout over the Republican Party was once again on the line in a key gubernatorial primary, and once again the former president’s endorsed candidate came out on top.

Businessman and former Army Ranger officer Tim Michels edged former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch to capture Wisconsin’s GOP nomination for governor, setting up a crucial November showdown with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a key general election battleground state. Evers is being heavily targeted by Republicans as he seeks a second term.

“I’d like to thank President Trump for his support, for this endorsement, it meant so much. It was a tremendous validation of our meteoric rise in this campaign. He knows that we need to have new leadership in Madison,” Michels, a multimillionaire owner of a construction company who poured millions of his own money into his bid, said in his victory speech late on Tuesday night.

Trump, as he headlined a rally in Wisconsin for Michels on Friday, criticized Kleefisch, the conservative former lieutenant governor who served eight years under Gov. Scott Walker. But the former president took to social media after the AP projected Michels’s victory to urge Republican unity following a primary that turned divisive in the final weeks.

TRUMP-BACKED MICHELS EDGES PENCE-ENDORSED KLEEFISCH IN WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels, left, speaks as former President Donald Trump, right, listens at a rally in Waukesha, Wis., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels, left, speaks as former President Donald Trump, right, listens at a rally in Waukesha, Wis., on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
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“Congratulations to Tim Michels on his win against a wonderful and highly-competitive opponent, Rebecca Kleefisch,” Trump wrote. “I know both sides will come together and defeat one of the worst Governors in the Country, Tony Evers.”

The former president suffered some high-profile gubernatorial losses early in this year’s primary season as candidates he backed were defeated in Idaho, Nebraska, and Georgia, where conservative GOP Gov. Brian Kemp demolished the Trump-backed former Sen. David Perdue.

TRUMP’S SWAY OVER REPUBLICAN PARTY STILL STRONG FOLLOWING PRIMARY VICTORIES

But Trump’s been on a roll this summer, with the gubernatorial candidates he’s endorsed and supported winning GOP primaries in Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Arizona.

“President Trump drives Republican turnout, period,” GOP consultant Rick Wiley – who held senior roles at the Republican National Committee, the Republican Governors Association, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee – emphasized.

“This race was a toss-up going into Election Day and a Michels victory demonstrates President Trump’s ability to rally the base and push his candidate across the finish line. This was a tough race, Rebecca Kleefisch has been at the forefront of every major battle in Wisconsin over the last decade and her network is strong. Trump rallies have a huge impact on turnout, and we saw it in Wisconsin tonight,” Wiley, a past Wisconsin GOP executive director, highlighted.

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The Wisconsin gubernatorial primary turned into a bit of a proxy war between Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, one-time running mates who could potentially face-off against each other for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Pence recently endorsed Kleefisch and last week traveled to Wisconsin to campaign with her in suburban Milwaukee.

Former Vice President Mike Pence and GOP gubernatorial candidate and former Lt. Gov Rebecca Kleefisch of Wisconsin participate in a round table discussion Aug. 3, 2022, in Pewaukee, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Former Vice President Mike Pence and GOP gubernatorial candidate and former Lt. Gov Rebecca Kleefisch of Wisconsin participate in a round table discussion Aug. 3, 2022, in Pewaukee, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
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Michels’ victory was the second straight win for a Trump-backed candidate over a Pence-endorsed contender. The candidate Trump backed in last week’s GOP gubernatorial primary in Arizona, former TV news anchor Kari Lake, narrowly edged real estate developer and Arizona Board of Regents member Karrin Taylor Robson, who was supported by Pence.

But in May, Pence came out on top as he backed Kemp and headed a rally with the Georgia governor on the eve of Kemp’s landslide victory.

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Besides Pence, two other potential 2024 GOP White House hopefuls, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and former South Carolina governor and former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, endorsed Kleefisch this summer. Haley campaigned with the former lieutenant governor and helped her fundraise de ella.

While Trump once again enjoyed success in a gubernatorial primary, his mission to oust Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.

President Biden narrowly carried Wisconsin as he won the 2020 election, and on Friday at his rally, Trump blasted Vos for not embracing his unproven claims that his 2020 loss to Biden was due to massive voter fraud.

While Vos — who’s the state’s longest serving Assembly speaker — launched a controversial investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin and took a lead in passing a series of bills that tightened voting access in the state, he’s resisted Trump’s repeated calls to try and decertify the 2020 election results.

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Trump, who days earlier backed Adam Steen, Vos’ Republican challenger in the primary, urged those at the rally to “fire Robin Vos.”

But Vos ended up surviving, as he topped Steen by a few percentage points.

Paul Steinhauser is a political reporter based in New Hampshire.

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Unfortunate Apex Legend bug leaves characters with the wrong abilities

Apex Legends Season 14

A whacky Apex Legend bug is giving characters the wrong abilities.

Yesterday on August 9, Apex Legends launched Hunted, its brand new season, along with new legend Vantage. The new seasonal launch hasn’t gone as smoothly as developer Respawn might’ve hoped though, as players are now reporting instances of their characters being given the abilities of other legends by mistake.

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Australian women’s cricket captain Meg Lanning takes indefinite leave

An Australian female cricket looks toward her right as she answers a question at a media conference.

Australian women’s cricket captain Meg Lanning will take a period of indefinite leave, effective immediately.

Cricket Australia (CA) said Lanning made the decision for “personal reasons”, with no timeline set for her return.

“After a busy couple of years, I’ve made the decision to take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself,” Lanning said in a CA statement.

“I’m grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.”

The announcement of Lanning’s decision comes only days after she led Australia to victory at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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