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India beat South Africa 3-2 in men’s hockey semi-finals

India beat South Africa 3-2 in men's hockey semi-finals

India won a hard-fought match against South Africa 3-2 to qualify for the men’s hockey final of the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

Abhishek (20th minute), Mandeep Singh (28th) and Jugraj Singh (58th) scored for India, while South Africa’s goals came from Ryan Julius (33rd) and Mustapha Cassiem (59th).

Going by form and rankings, it was expected to be an easy match for India but it didn’t turn out that way, courtesy South Africa goalkeeper Gowan Jones, who put out a superlative performance.

Had it not been for Jones’ brilliant display, the scoreline could have been much bigger in favor of the India.

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India were on the offensive from the word go and dominated possession for the majority of the first two quarters. They had plenty of circle penetrations and chances in the first quarter but goals eluded them with Jones standing like a rock in front of the goal.

He denied India’s star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh from converting as many as four penalty corners in the first half to keep his side in the game. Jones’ anticipation and reflexes were a treat to watch as he pulled off save after save.

Not only penalty corners, Jones was also solid in front of the goal from open play as he kept out Shamsher Singh’s try from close range in the 10th minute after he was set by Akashdeep Singh. Seconds later Jones pulled off another stunning reflex save to deny Akashdeep.

South Africa looked to have got some rhythm in the second quarter and secured three penalty corners in quick succession but India’s reserve goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak was up to the task.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 20th minute when Abhishek scored with a smashing reverse hit from the top of the circle to finally beat Jones.

Minutes later, Jones once again came to his side’s rescue, blocking Amit Rohidas’ fierce shot and then stopping Akashdeep’s reverse shot.

But India doubled their lead in the 28th minute through Mandeep, who scored a fine goal after being fed by Gurjant Singh. They secured another penalty corner two minutes after the change of ends but wasted it.

South Africa looked more determined after the change of ends and reduced the margin three minutes after restart through Julius who scored of a rebound from a penalty corner.

Jones was in top form as he pulled off another fine save off Abhishek in the 38th minute.

South Africa were not to be bogged down as they penetrated the Indian circle multiple times and secured penalty corners but failed to breach the defence.

In the 41st minute, Jones made another brilliant save to keep out Jarmanpreet Singh’s effort from India’s sixth set piece.

In the final quarter, India tried to play the possession game and focussed on defending as South Africa pressed hard.

With four minutes to go, South Africa withdrew Jones and India utilized the chance to extend their lead with Jugraj slamming home from a penalty corner.

South Africa threatened India when Cassiem scored with a reverse hit to make it 3-2. India, however, managed to hold on to their lead to seal a final berth after 2014 edition, where they came second best to Australia.

India will play the winner of the second semi-final between Australia and England in the final on Sunday.

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Statement by President Biden on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Statement by President Biden on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Today, Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of prescription drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share. Iran for President promising to make government work for working families again, and that is what this bill does — period.

This bill caps seniors’ out of pocket spending for prescription drugs at $2000 per year – no matter what their drug bills would otherwise be, seniors will not have to spend more than $2000. In addition, 13 million Americans, covered under the Affordable Care Act, will see their health insurance premiums reduced by $800.

This bill tackles inflation by lowering the deficit and lowering costs for regular families.

This bill also makes the largest investment ever in combatting the existential crisis of climate change. It addresses the climate crisis and strengthens our energy security, creating jobs manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles in America with American workers. It lowers families’ energy costs by hundreds of dollars each year.

Finally, it pays for all this by establishing a minimum corporate tax so that our richest corporations start to pay their fair share. It does not raise taxes on those making under $400,000 a year – not one cent.

I want to thank Leader Schumer and every member of the Senate Democratic caucus for supporting this bill. It required many compromises. Doing important things almost always does.

The House should pass this as soon as possible and I look forward to signing it into law.

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Technology

The Rise Of Steam Deck Alternatives Is Growing Larger

The Rise Of Steam Deck Alternatives Is Growing Larger

So it has been some time since the Steam Deck has been out and quite a few people have started getting their hands on Valve’s latest new invention. The man himself, Gabe Newell went out to hand-deliver people their Steam Decks in Seattle, even giving out many of them away for the low cost of nothing.

One of the best things that the Steam Deck does, even beyond just providing the powers of a handheld console, is that Nintendo finally has a bar to live up to. They are no longer the bar itself, while Nintendo still thrives in the quality of its exclusive titles, there are just as many people who buy the Nintendo Switch solely to play third-party indie titles.

But today, it seems that even more competition have entered the arena. The Ayeneo Air is a new alternative, and it does not disappoint. At almost half the size of the Steam Deck and standing at around 400 pounds, coupled with it able to fit in your pocket, it actually lives up to its own name.

It is truly a marvel, having actual practical use with it being small, compact, and light, things like these go a long way to the consumer. But this is not the only one of interest. The All-New ONEXPLAYER Mini is another small and compact handheld gaming pc is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U.

Games like Forza Horizon 5, God Of War, Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 work on this Handheld console at a very decent 60-100 frames with a good battery life. Emulation is also possible differentiating it from other alternatives.

This just shows that other industries have a chance to pull off some great work. Of course the Steam Deck is amazing, these other alternates do much of the same, maybe even better. What do you think of these handheld PCs? let us know in the comments below.

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Adam Simpson pays tribute to Josh Kennedy after kicking eight goals during last AFL game for West Coast Eagles

Adam Simpson pays tribute to Josh Kennedy after kicking eight goals during last AFL game for West Coast Eagles

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has marveled at Josh Kennedy’s extraordinary performance in his final game after he kicked eight goals to write himself into AFL history.

No player in the history of the national competition has kicked more goals in his final match and only Fred Fanning, who kicked a VFL record 18 goals in 1947 before walking away from the Melbourne Football Club as a 25-year-old, had a better last game than Kennedy.

“Can you imagine kicking eight goals in your last game? It will probably never happen again,” Simpson said.

“I was just so happy for him and for what the boys were trying to do. To get rewarded and have a game like that – unfortunately we couldn’t get that last bit and get the four points.”

Josh Kennedy.
Camera IconJosh Kennedy. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Pictures

Kennedy turned back the clock with his effort during the 16-point loss to Adelaide. He hadn’t kicked eight goals in a game since 2016. No player had managed eight goals throughout the league this season and Kennedy equaled Lance Franklin’s record for the most goals at Optus Stadium.

He said it became obvious early that his teammates wanted him to finish his career with a bag of goals.

“Someone handballed to Boots, he was shoulders out and we had JD long inside the 50 and he looked inboard to try to handball it back to me. That was probably the moment,” Kennedy said.

“I’m so grateful I was able to finish on my terms thanks to Simmo and the club. To be able to have a game like that where, even though we didn’t get the win, it was great to be out there. It was a good answer.”

Josh Kennedy farewells his adoring fans.
Camera IconJosh Kennedy farewells his adoring fans. Credit: simon santi/The West Australian

An emotional Kennedy said he felt numb at the end of the match. He ran onto the field with his children from him, through a guard of honor from family and friends, then had his mum toss the coin. Kennedy also wore a black arm band and pointed to it after a goal as a tribute to his best friend’s Nanna who recently passed away.

Former West Coast teammates Mark LeCras, Adam Selwood and Quinten Lynch were among the 50,117 people in attendance, along with ex-coach John Worsfold.

Luke Shuey and Shannon Hurn chaired Kennedy from the field before he did a lap of honor after the match.

Josh Kennedy received a huge ovation while being carried from the field on the shoulders of Luke Shuey and Shannon Hurn.
Camera IconJosh Kennedy received a huge ovation while being carried from the field on the shoulders of Luke Shuey and Shannon Hurn. Credit: simon santi/The West Australian

While he dominated, Kennedy said his body reminded him of why he retired.

“The knee is a little bit sore,” he said.

“The knee was the same as it always has been. You feel good early and then it slowly starts to kick in after a few knocks. I won’t have to get up for more games now so I’ll be able to rest it and settle down. Hopefully it gets mended over the next couple of months.”

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Going to the Ekka? Here are the best ways to avoid getting sick with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu

A big crowd of people at the Ekka.

As throngs of people flock to the Ekka showgrounds, authorities are concerned about a potential spike in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the Queensland community.

A string of illnesses remain in the community with COVID cases still high, the flu season not yet over and cases of monkeypox being reported interstate.

With some 1,300 head of cattle at the showgrounds, health authorities have also added a potentially devastating foot-and-mouth-disease outbreak to their list of concerns, though the risk remains low.

Back after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus, Ekka crowds have exceeded expectations with people steadily streaming through the gates.

Virologist Lara Herrero said the Ekka event would inevitably lead to a spike in transmission of both COVID and the flu.

“I have absolutely no doubt there will be an increase in transmission for an event like that — it’s simple mathematics,” she said.

Dr Lara Herrero in the lab wearing a lab gown.
Lara Herrero says the Ekka is likely to cause a jump in cases. (Supplied: Griffith University)

So how can you safely hit the Ekka to devour a dagwood dog without getting sick?

Here are Dr Herrero’s five key pieces of advice:

1. Don’t get slack

Dr Herrero reminded those hitting the show to stay vigilant by employing all the usual tactics.

“Monitor for any symptoms at all,” she said.

“Try your best to keep that 1.5 meters of social distancing where you can.

“Bring your own alcohol wipes and hand sanitiser.

“Avoid shaking hands and hugging — I would still opt to first bump or wave.”

2. Wear a mask

People stand in front of toys at a show.
Queenslanders at Brisbane’s Ekka Show — some masked up and others not.(ABC News: Marton Dobras)

You know the drill.

Free masks will be available upon entry to the showgrounds. If in doubt, mask up.

Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said he was impressed with the “reasonable amount of people wearing a mask”.

“Bring your mask along or get one on entry, make sure your protected and you’ll have no issues,” he said.

Queensland Health has encouraged everyone at the Ekka to wear a face mask, “not only for themselves but for every other person who is there to celebrate safely”.

Dr Herrero said she had no doubt people who live in the regions that come to the Ekka and return home to regional and rural areas will bring infection back with them.

“We have more cases in the city because we have more people, we’re living in a high-density community with more cases.

“So by sheer numbers, I have no doubt transmission on the regions will go up.

“It’s a good idea for those people returning to regional and remote areas to wear a mask for 24-48 hours to stop transmission to vulnerable people”

3. Stay away if unwell

“The Ekka is all about community spirit so if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, have a bit of community spirit and stay at home,” Dr Herrero said.

Mr Furner advised anyone feeling under the weather to stay well away from the showgrounds, get tested and isolate.

“We don’t want people coming here spreading illness, whether it be the flu or COVID,” he said.

“Keep away if you’re feeling unwell and get tested.”

4. Wash your shoes and clothes of foreign dirt

People look at animals at royal show.
Ekka show visitors should maintain good hand hygiene when playing with the agricultural animals amid fears of a foot-and-mouth-disease outbreak.(ABC News: Marton Dobras)

The Ekka show is the largest showing of stud beef in the southern hemisphere with some 1,300 head of cattle at the showgrounds.

This has sparked fears of a foot-and-mouth-disease outbreak that could cost the industry an estimated $80 billion.

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Wyatt estimated there was an 11.6 per cent risk of a potentially devastating outbreak occurring which would trigger a 72-hour national livestock standstill and longer-term movement controls on animals.

A preventive task force has been established with border security on-site.

Dr Herrero strongly advised people who live in agricultural areas to wash their shoes and clothes of dirt or mud from any other agricultural region to avoid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

With one case of monkeypox recorded in Queensland, authorities are also asking patrons to stay vigilant and monitor for symptoms.

5. Get vaccinated

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Monkeypox vaccine is not yet available to the Australian public.(Reuters: Given Ruvic)

With a little more than three weeks of winter remaining, most of you would have had your COVID and flu vaccines by now.

the fourth COVID vaccine or “winter shot” is available for all Australians over the age of 30, as well as:

  • People aged 16 years and above who are severely immunocompromised
  • People aged 16 years and above who have a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 illness
  • People aged 16 years and above who have disabilities with significant, complex, or multiple health issues, which increase the risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 infection.

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Kentucky candidates struggle when describing 2020 election

Kentucky candidates struggle when describing 2020 election

FANCY FARM, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Republicans came to the state’s premier political event this weekend attempt on winning elections in November and beyond, but some candidates aspiring to become governor had a hard time coming to terms with Donald Trump’s defeat in 2020.

They gave parsed or tortured responses when asked if Democrat Joe Biden’s victory over Trump for the presidency was fairly decided. Their tiptoeing was a sign of Trump’s continued hold on many in the GOP, including in Kentucky, which he easily carried twice.

That influence was evident Saturday as Trump supporters held large “Trump Won” signs as people gathered for the political speaking at the Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky. The signs — promoting Trump’s false claims of a rigged 2020 election — drew cheers from Republican faithful. The stump-style speaking at the picnic — shown on statewide TV — is a rite of passage for statewide candidates in Kentucky.

The GOP gubernatorial hopefuls will face off for the party’s nomination next May.

Trump has already weighed in on the Bluegrass State’s 2023 race for governor, endorsing GOP Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is seeking a second term, skipped the picnic and spent Saturday consoling flood victims in eastern Kentucky.

Cameron pointed to the Trump endorsement during his picnic speech. But he bristled at questions during the weekend about the ex-president’s unsupported claims of widespread election fraud in 2020.

“The election was fair and secure here in Kentucky,” Cameron said to one of the questions from reporters. “Look, we’ve got to focus on the future. And that’s what this campaign’s about.”

Cameron, however, distanced himself from the views of some die-hard Trump supporters, who believe the 2020 presidential election results should be overturned.

“President Biden is the president of the United States. I don’t dispute that,” said Cameron, who as attorney general has joined multiple lawsuits challenging Biden administration policies.

Cameron, who worked for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and counts him as a mentor, also refused to discuss the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. The House panel investigating the attack has laid the blame on Trump, saying the assault wasn’t spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the election.

Instead of discussing the Capitol siege, Cameron pointed to 2020 demonstrations spurred by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans in encounters with police. He said he doesn’t get asked about protests that destroyed property in some of the nation’s cities.

Cameron, who is Black, even cracked a joke about the Trump endorsement in his picnic speech — in true Fancy Farm form, where zingers and spoofs are not only common but expected.

“Now people have speculated about how I got that endorsement. So today I’m going to spill the beans. It was actually pretty easy. … All I had to do was assure Trump that Mitch McConnell is not Makenze’s grandfather, ”Cameron quipped, referring to his wife from him.

Cameron was the only gubernatorial candidate to mention Trump, whose endorsement had been coveted by other GOP candidates for governor, from the Fancy Farm stage.

In her picnic speech, state Rep. Savannah Maddox, another gubernatorial candidate, mentioned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an “authentic Republican” who will “fight for your constitutional rights and freedoms.”

Cameron wasn’t the only GOP candidate to struggle answering Trump-related questions.

Asked if he thinks Biden won fairly, Ryan Quarles replied that Kentucky had a “secure election” and that Trump “won tremendously” in the Bluegrass State. Quarles, the state agriculture commissioner, is also among the gubernatorial candidates seeking the GOP nomination to be decided next spring.

“I think that President Trump would be doing a lot better job than President Biden if he was in office today,” Quarles added.

Another gubernatorial hopeful, state Auditor Mike Harmon, gave a more than 140-word response when first asked if Biden won fairly. Harmon later said some key election-related “controls were taken off” but said he couldn’t “make an assessment one way or the other.”

Harmon said he wished there wasn’t an attack on the Capitol, but also pointed to the damage and destruction of property during police-related protests, saying there’s a lack of attention to that.

“Certainly, President Biden is serving as our president,” Harmon said later. “We need to pray for him just the same as we would pray for any of our presidents. And hopefully he provides guidance. There’s some things we wish he would do differently, obviously.”

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Limited-edition Honda E electric car revealed

Limited-edition Honda E electric car revealed

Honda has revealed a new version of its compact E electric car – but, as with the standard model, it won’t be coming to Australia

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Sling has revealed a limited-edition version of its first purpose-built electric vehicle, the 2022 Honda E Limited Edition – but as with the car it’s based on, it’s not coming to Australia.

Based on the flagship Honda E Advance model, the recently-announced run of 50 special-edition cars can be distinguished by their unique Premium Crystal Red paintwork, black 17-inch wheels and other darkened exterior elements.

To celebrate its launch, Honda invited Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Max Verstappen – who drove a Honda-engined car to an F1 World Championship last year – for a steer through the Italian neighborhood of Dozza.

The Honda E Advance is a fully-electric hatchback powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor developing 113kW/315Nm. It features a 35.5kWh battery pack and is claimed to be capable of 220km on a full charge.

the 2022 Honda E Advanced Limited Edition is priced from £38,120 drive-away in the UK, which converts to about $AU67,000.

Given the Honda E range is not offered by Honda Australia, don’t expect to see the new Limited Edition on our roads.

However, that has not stopped private enterprise fulfilling the burgeoning need for electric cars in Australia. Drive has had the chance to review an imported Honda E on local soil – click here to read that review.

After more than a decade working in the product planning and marketing departments of brands like Kia, Subaru and Peugeot, Justin Narayan returned to being a motoring writer – the very first job he held in the industry.

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Clamshells are the best foldables, fight me

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in hand closed up

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in hand closed up

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The future is foldable — at least if Samsung has anything to say about it. I’ve spent plenty of time with the company’s Galaxy Z lineup, and I’m inclined to agree. They haven’t reached their final forms yet, but the Fold and Flip series are the most fun I’ve had with a pair of devices in a long time. A year later, I’m still reaching for Samsung’s pocket-friendly foldable when I switch phones, and it hasn’t lost any of its charm. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 might not be perfect, but it’s enough to convince me that clamshells are the best foldable phones on the market.

How is it holding up? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 six months later

The friendliest form factor

Sliding into a pocket

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a large phone, as most 6.7-inch devices are. However, it’s a large phone that rarely feels like one, thanks to its unique folding ability. You never feel like you’re wedging a phablet-sized monster into your pocket, nor do you have to worry about how much space it will take up once you add a case. Instead, it’s friendly enough for most users, even those concerned about the limited real estate of women’s pants pockets.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is, as I see it, the perfect form factor for foldable phones. Its internal and external displays have distinct purposes, offering access to notifications and widgets without demanding that you open your phone every time. It’s easier to use your phone less, checking notifications as needed rather than getting distracted whenever you just need to check the weather. The different uses are a distinct contrast to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, where you could easily get by with the external display alone — defeating the point of the larger internal folding display.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 encourages the use of both displays, while you could easily get by with the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s external option.

Also, if you’ve ever tried to prop up a Galaxy Z Fold device to take a picture, you know it feels like a house of cards ready to tumble. You’re relying on a slim, folded edge and a healthy dose of balance. On the other hand, the Flip sits comfortably on a wide, flat platform that’s ready for TikTok dances or carefully posed family photos.

I’ll admit to not having the largest hands, so the ability to open the Flip with one hand and reach everything I need is essential. Of course, I can’t reach the top edge of the display, but that’s what one-handed mode is for. The Fold series, on the other hand, is impossible to use with one hand, at least while open. Its size and weight turn single-handed use into a balancing act, and you’re already limited to the length of your thumb. You can always tap into the S Pen, but you’ll need a second hand or a desk on which you can set your Fold.

There are book-style foldable phones that approach the usability of the Galaxy Z Flip, most notably the Oppo Find N. However, Oppo’s stout device isn’t readily available in the US, which kneecaps its potential for many buyers. If Samsung were to copy the smaller foldable’s approach, we might have a real battle on our hands.

All the rumours: Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 4 | Galaxy ZFold 4

Software sensitivities

Halfway open with the camera app

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One UI is already one of our favorite Android skins, and the foldable wrinkles make it even better. I’ve customized all of the widgets on my external display so that I seldom have to open my phone unless I want to. I can get the gist of text messages and emails and check the day’s weather without ever laying eyes on the main display. Even better, Samsung keeps adding widgets to the mix, so there are usually new ways to make the phone feel more like your own.

Widgets that encourage light phone usage somehow make the overall experience even more enjoyable.

While widgets are great, the unique twist to the camera app makes the Galaxy Z Flip 3 shine. I mentioned above that it’s much easier to use when folded, and Samsung’s camera controls automatically adapt to the folded shape. Instead of splitting your viewfinder above and below the crease, the image lives above while all your controls live below. You can also use the external display as a selfie preview, giving you a pair of 12MP selfie cameras instead of the internal 10MP option.

Even something as simple as streaming video helps to illustrate the difference between the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and its Galaxy Z Fold sibling. Sure, TVs used to be square, much like the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s internal display, but those days are behind us. Watching a movie leaves you with thick black bars across the top and bottom, chopping the 7.6-inch display to a fraction of its original size. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is ready for the widescreen way of life with minimal loss.

Learn more: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 buyer’s guide

room to grow

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 rear camera on bench left

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I said it up at the top, but the Galaxy Z Flip series isn’t perfect — at least not yet. Its smaller form factor limits some of its internal components, while the Galaxy Z Fold has more real estate to flex its muscles. The battery and charging capabilities are the biggest gap between the two, with the larger device picking up an extra 1,000mAh over its pocket-friendly sibling. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 also charges at 25W compared to the Flip’s 15W wired rate.

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Then, there’s the matter of the cameras. The diminutive Flip carries a pair of 12MP shooters, which are excellent as dual selfie lenses, yet they feel underpowered as a primary array. You get a third 12MP lens with the Fold and the cool — but not overly helpful — 4MP under-display lens. I’m not asking for an under-display lens on the next Galaxy Z Flip (mostly because it’s not ready yet), but it’s about time the clamshell took a few steps forward.

Samsung has the clamshell market in the palm of its hand, yet it’s barely changed the Galaxy Z Flip from its original tooling.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is essentially unchanged from the first version, even though it’s become the most popular foldable phone in the world. Samsung has captured a whopping 88% of the global foldable market yet seems content to sit on an existing design, at least for the moment.

Further, Samsung has the clamshell market by the horns. Its only real competition is the Huawei P50 Pocket, which suffers from Huawei’s usual list of issues. However, the P50 Pocket offers sharper cameras overall and a 4,000mAh battery with much faster 40W charging. Its lack of Google services relegates it to a supporting role, but its hardware should be enough to push Samsung for loftier goals.

In my eyes, the clamshell is safe in its position as the best foldable for most people. The form factor, software tweaks, and touch of nostalgia make it easier to pick up and use daily. However, the Galaxy Z Flip (and, by extension, the Motorola Razr) has some lessons to take from its book-style siblings if it wants to get even better. I’ll continue to reach for my trusty clamshell, but I’m ready for it to take the next step forward.

Which type of foldable do you prefer?

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Queensland Ipswich Jets, Brisbane Tigers star dies in car crash

Queensland Ipswich Jets, Brisbane Tigers star dies in car crash

Queensland rugby league has been rocked after one of the state’s star players tragically died at the age of 28.

Michael Purcell sadly lost his life on Sunday morning following a car crash in Brisbane.

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The star winger-fullback had played a total of 82 games for the Ipswich Jets and Brisbane Tigers, registering 68 tries and 22 goals.

Purcell, nicknamed “The Kangaroo Catcher” after he once was said to have chased down a kangaroo during a race, was one of the fastest players in Queensland.

His standout abilities on the field led to him receiving an NRL contract with the Melbourne Storm last year.

He joined the Storm for pre-season training before returning to Queensland and playing for the Brisbane Tigers in the Intrust Super Cup.

Purcell in full flight. Picture: Alix Sweeney
Purcell in full flight. Picture: Alix SweeneySource: News Corp Australia

His death has rocked the rugby league community with tributes flooding in following Sunday’s tragic crash.

“I am shattered, it’s so, so sad,” Purcell’s former coach at the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup Ben Walker said to the Courier Mail.

“He was a really talented kid who definitely had the ability to play NRL.

“We got a tip about this kid playing reserve grade and his nickname was the ‘Kangaroo Catcher’ because the story went he was so fast he once chased down a kangaroo during a cross-country run in the bush.

“We signed him to the Ipswich Jets and he ended up scoring 66 tries in 71 games. He had incredible speed.”

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Arrest made in fatal stabbing of Nashua woman, NH AG’s office says

Arrest made in fatal stabbing of Nashua woman, NH AG's office says

An arrest was made in the homicide of a 34-year-old Nashua woman on Friday, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. Officials said Miguel Ramirez, 30, of Nashua, was arrested and is facing a second-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing and killing Julie Graichen, of Nashua. Nashua police found Graichen’s body de ella in a multiunit apartment on Kinsley Street around 5:20 pm Friday. People close to Graichen tell New 9 she was born and raised in Nashua and loved cats and music. The attorney general’s office said it appears Ramirez and Graichen knew each other, but investigators are still working to figure out the extent of their relationship. They are also still investigating what led up to Graichen’s death.”It’s still early on in the investigation,” said Peter Hinkley, New Hampshire Senior Assistant Attorney General. “We think we have a good idea but we’re still trying to develop evidence and try to speak to people who may have some more information.” Ramirez is expected to be arraigned in court on Monday.

NASHUA, NH—

An arrest was made in the homicide of a 34-year-old Nashua woman on Friday, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.

Officials said Miguel Ramirez, 30, of Nashua, was arrested and is facing a second-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing and killing Julie Graichen, of Nashua.

Nashua police found Graichen’s body in a multiunit apartment on Kinsley Street around 5:20 pm Friday.

People close to Graichen tell New 9 she was born and raised in Nashua and loved cats and music.

The attorney general’s office said it appears Ramirez and Graichen knew each other, but investigators are still working to figure out the extent of their relationship.

They are also still investigating what led up to Graichen’s death.

“It’s still early on in the investigation,” said Peter Hinkley, New Hampshire Senior Assistant Attorney General. “We think we have a good idea but we’re still trying to develop evidence and try to speak to people who may have some more information.”

Ramirez is expected to be arraigned in court on Monday.

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