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Fulham 1-2 Man City: Player ratings as Cityzens go top of Premier League

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since mid-February after beating Fulham on Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's men managed to outlast a wounded but resilient Whites side to go one point clear of Arsenal with a Game in hand on the Gunners. Marco Silva's charges put up a spirited fight but ultimately fell short at Craven Cottage. Man City were awarded a penalty with only 90 seconds on the clock. Jack Grealish's cross was knocked back by Riyad Mahrez and met by Julian Alvarez, who was felled by the clumsy Tim Ream. Erling Haaland stepped up and picked out the very bottom corner to move onto a joint- Premier League record 34 goals for the season. Haaland then nearly turned provide when he rolled away from Tosin Adarabioyo and teed up the free Grealish, whose curling effort was easily held by Bernd Leno. On the 15-minute mark, Fulham found themselves level. Andreas Pereira's long ball over the top was nodded by Harry Wilson and

Teens accused in rock-throwing death took 'memento' photo

Three Colorado teens accused of driving around and throwing large rocks at passing cars, one of which investigators say killed a 20-year-old woman, allegedly circled back to take a photo of her crashed car as a “memento." DENVER -- Three teens accused of driving around and throwing large rocks at passing cars, one of which investigators say killed a 20-year-old woman, circled back to take a photo of her crashed car as a “memento,” according to court documents released Thursday. Nicholas “Mitch” Karol-Chik told investigators that Joseph Koenig slowed down so Zachary Kwak could get a photo of the car where authorities say Alexa Bartell died after being hit in the head with a rock on April 19, according to arrest affidavits for the 18-year-olds. In a hint at a possible motive, Karol-Chik said all three got excited every time they hit a car with a rock that night but acknowledged he felt “a hint of guilt” passing by Bartell's car, according to the documents. Kwak said he took

Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine kills 19 people

Russia has fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine in attacks that killed at least 19 people UMAN, Ukraine -- Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine early Friday, killing at least 19 people, almost all of them when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in the center of the country, officials said. Three children were among the dead. The missile attacks included the first one against Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, in nearly two months, although there were no reports of any targets hit. The city government said Ukraine’s air force intercepted 11 cruise missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles over Kyiv. The strikes on the nine-story residential building in central Ukraine occurred in Uman, a city located around 215 kilometers (134 miles) south of Kyiv. Seventeen people died in that attack, according to the capital region's governor, Ihor Taburets. They included two 10-year-old children and a toddler. Another of the victims wa

Why having good credit could cost you more on a home mortgage

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If you’re looking to buy a home, new federal rules may impact how much you pay for a mortgage. If you're looking to buy a home, new federal rules may impact how much you pay for a mortgage. Beginning May 1, upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be adjusted because of changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs). Those fees are based on things including the borrower's credit score, size of the down payment, type of home and more. In some cases, people with better credit scores may pay more in fees, while those with lower credit scores will pay less. Here's what to know about the new federal rules: Why is this happening? The rule changes are part of the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) efforts to provide "equitable and sustainable access to homeownership" and to strengthen capital at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. "The [Biden] administration's stated purpose behind making these changes is to help make it easier for

Migrants mount legal challenge to UK-Rwanda deportation plan

Several asylum-seekers and refugee groups have begun a court challenge to the British government’s plan to send hundreds of migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda LONDON -- Several asylum-seekers and refugee groups began a court challenge on Monday to the British government’s plan to send hundreds of migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda. The claimants’ attorney, Raza Husain, argued at the Court of Appeal in London that the “high-profile and controversial” policy was unlawful. He said Rwanda was “an authoritarian one-party state” that “imprisons, tortures and murders” opponents. The governments of Britain and Rwanda signed a deal a year ago under which some migrants who arrive in the U.K. in small boats would be flown to Rwanda, where their asylum claims would be processed. Those granted asylum would stay in Rwanda rather than return to Britain. Britain’s Conservative government says the plan will smash the Business model of people-smuggling gangs and deter migrants from taking risky jou

Morgan Wallen cancels Ole Miss show after losing his voice

Thousands of county music fans were awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he suddenly canceled his performance Sunday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium OXFORD, Miss. -- Thousands of county music fans were awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he suddenly canceled his performance Sunday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. WTVA-TV reported video boards inside the Ole Miss Football stadium showed a message saying the “Thought You Should Know” singer had lost his voice and was unable to perform, adding that people would be refunded their money where they bought the tickets. Some people expressed anger on social media because the announcement of the cancellation came after the opening acts had performed. While Wallen is one of county music's biggest stars, he's no stranger to controversy. He was caught on camera in 2021 outside a home in Nashville, Tennessee, yelling profanities and a racial slur. He apologized at the time but was suspended indefinitely from his label and his music was p

Why Mercedes adversity will make Hamilton more dangerous

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Lewis Hamilton's quest for a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 World Championship has stalled dramatically since so narrowly missing out on the final lap of the 2021 season. Everyone will have their own thoughts on how that controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix transpired as Max Verstappen secured his first title in dramatic fashion. But Hamilton has been unable to avenge that loss in the time since with Mercedes struggling under F1's newest technical regulations. The British driver has at times been left disgruntled with the problems and at a loss to explain how the Silver Arrows have landed in such difficulty. Whilst speculation has risen over whether continued struggles would diminish Hamilton's drive for F1 success and promote a departure from Mercedes or even the sport, issues may actually make him a more dangerous rival for his competitors if the German manufacturer can pull together and provide competitive machinery. Viewed by others:

Belgian foundation to exhibit auctioned T. rex in Antwerp

A Swiss auction house that sold a composite Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton for over $5 million this week says the new owner, a Belgian art foundation, will exhibit the fearsome dinosaur at a new cultural center in Antwerp BERLIN -- A Swiss auction house that sold a composite Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton for over $5 million this week said Friday that the new owner, a Belgian art foundation , will exhibit the fearsome dinosaur at a new cultural center in Antwerp. The skeleton, made up of nearly 300 bones dug up from three sites in the United States, fetched 4.8 million francs ($5.3 million) at the Koller auction house in Zurich on Tuesday. The anticipated sales price had been 5 million to 8 million francs. The Koller auction house in Zurich identified the new owner as The Phoebus Foundation, which is backed by the engineering and logistics conglomerate Katoen Natie-Indaver. The non-profit art foundation plans to put the skeleton, nicknamed Trinity, on show at the Boerentoren tower in Antwe

Satellite images highlight extreme drought in Europe

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A dry winter, following an even drier summer, has left much of Europe fearing another extended drought. A dry winter, following an even drier summer, has left much of Europe fearing another extended drought . Striking satellite images show just how much lakes in Spain and France have shrunk, pushing local authorities to act. The Sau reservoir in satellite images from Planet Labs. The Sau reservoir, north of Barcelona in Spain’s Catalonia region, was created in 1962, flooding an existing village in the basin to make way for it. Over the years, the steeple of the church has sometimes been visible when the water reached low levels. But now, after multiple dry years, entire segments of the town have become accessible again. In fact, the water has reached such low levels that last month Catalan authorities announced they would begin the process of draining the reservoir completely. At this point, the reservoir was about 10% full, with a capacity to supply water to about one million people

Telstra warned for breaching consumer protection laws

Australia’s media watchdog has hit Telstra with another breach , although the telecommunications giant has avoided a penalty for breaking consumer protection rules. Instead they’ve copped a formal warning for not giving notice to more than 5400 customers before limiting their services. Providers must give at least five working days’ notice before restricting or suspending a customer’s service if they haven’t paid bills per federal law. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> It’s not Telstra’s only run-in with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in recent times. An investigation wrapped up late last year finding they’d breach ed rules on credit management for dozens of customers on financial hardship plans. ACMA noted Telstra’s actions between May and July 2022 left those customers unable to make calls except to emergency services or Telstra, while some couldn’t even receive calls except from those two parties. “With the current c

The ѕtгапɡe sight when this half-human, half-snake creature began to fly in the sky of India, is it a god? (video)

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The sudden appearance of a flying snake in the sky has left many people Ьаffɩed and amazed. This ᴜпexрeсted event has taken the internet by ѕtoгm, with many individuals sharing their thoughts and theories about how this could be possible. The sight of a snake slithering through the air may seem like something oᴜt of a science fісtіoп movie, but it is a real phenomenon that has been observed in various parts of the world. The scientific name for this flying snake is Chrysopelea, commonly referred to as the “flying snake” or “gliding snake.” It is found in Southeast Asia and can grow up to four feet in length. These snakes have a ᴜпіqᴜe ability to glide through the air by flattening their bodies and undulating their ribs. This motion creates a type of “wing” that allows them to саtсһ the wind and glide through the air. The flying snake ’s ability to glide has been studied by scientists, who have discovered that they can change direction mid-air and even control their speed. Th

Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with Russia

China’s defense minister has toured the top Russian military academy on a visit to the Russian capital that underscores the increasingly close ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the fighting in Ukraine MOSCOW -- China's defense minister on Monday toured the top Russian Military academy on a visit to the Russian capital that underscored the increasingly close ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the fighting in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Gen. Li Shangfu in the Kremlin on Sunday, noting that his trip follows a “very productive” three-day state visit to Moscow by Chinese leader Xi Jinping last month. Putin emphasized that defense cooperation, including joint Military drills, has helped “strengthen the trust-based strategic relationship” between the two countries. Li told Putin that “relations between our armed forces are growing stronger with every passing day,” adding that “your personal friendship with the president of China plays a major role in this pro

Chelsea make the most expensive substitution in football history against Brighton

The sheer quantity of multi-million-pound flesh at Chelsea is mind-boggling - and a logistical nightmare. After an absurdly extravagant January transfer window, Graham Potter was forced to field a 9v9 training match running concurrently with the standard 11v11 session just to ensure everyone had something to do. Supposedly, some of the club's cherished assets were also forced to squat on the floor at team meetings due to the lack of chairs for the bloated squad. Four seats opened up on the Chelsea bench shortly before the hour mark when Frank Lampard made the call to draw upon his intimidating squad depth as the Blues went in search of a winner against Brighton on Saturday afternoon. How the Blues were even level by the time the fourth official's board lit up was a mystery given Brighton's dominance on the ball and in both boxes. Roberto De Zerbi's side continued to play the intoxicating fluid football which has steered the Seagulls to seventh place, rattling off 20 sho