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TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will start Game 7 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing the two-way star on the mound in the sport’s biggest game.Starting Ohtani makes more sense for the Dodgers than using him in relief.Under a rule adopted for the 2022 season, pitchers who start games in the batting order can remain in the game as a designated hitter after leaving the mound. If Ohtani would start the game only as a DH and then would take the mound, the Dodgers would lose their DH and pitchers would…

I grew up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by fruit trees, farms, and generous neighbors who would bring us baskets of freshly picked strawberries, watermelons, persimmons, figs, and pretty much anything that was ripe on their farm.Fruit was part of the seasons, traditions, celebrations, and even medicine. As a nutritionist, I still believe that fruit is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting health and longevity. Plus, it tastes incredible.While I’m obsessed with all fruit, here are the five I always keep in my kitchen for a long and healthy life.1. ApplesZoom In IconArrows pointing outwardsOne of my favorite…

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pushing back after his U.S. counterpart designated the West African country “a country of particular concern” for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.In a social media statement on Saturday, Tinubu said that the characterization of Nigeria as a religiously intolerant country does not reflect the national reality.“Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so,” Tinubu said. “Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it. Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all…

The nights are closing in, darkness is falling all around and spooky season is underway once again with the world of football being dragged into the netherworld of Halloween.As usual, many soccer stars have celebrated in style, and the social media landscape was suddenly awash with images of players and their families going all-out for the occasion.- The chaos of the U.S. Open Cup: Why Sharktopus gets a rematch- No, Saudi Arabia is not building a World Cup stadium on top of a skyscraper- Soccer’s longest away trips: Truro’s got nothing on the ‘Distance Derby’YouTube @erlingManchester City striker Erling Haaland…

With no endgame in sight, the U.S. government shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future, injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy.The monthlong closure has halted routine federal operations, furloughed around 750,000 federal employees and left others working without pay. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, lapsed after Friday and airports have been scrambling with flight disruptions.Democrats seek an extension of expiring tax credits that have helped millions of people afford health insurance, while Republicans say they won’t negotiate until the government is reopened.Americans, meanwhile, are divided on who’s to blame. Speaker of…

PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. He was known to authorities for previous thefts, the statement said. The other suspect, a 38-year-old woman, was accused of being an accomplice. They were both incarcerated.They both denied involvement, the prosecutor said.The lawyer for the woman, Adrien Sorrentino,…

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island.Essential relief supplies are now rolling into hurricane-stricken St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, most of which had been cut off by fallen concrete posts and trees strewn across roads. But in some parts, people were forced to dip buckets into rivers, collecting the muddy water for everyday use, while others have been eating coconuts and roasting breadfruit.Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. was among several convoys of emergency responders en…

Andri Gudjohnsen scored twice as Blackburn condemned Leicester to a third successive Championship defeat with a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.The Iceland international opened the scoring in the 20th minute before adding his second just past the hour as Rovers made it back-to-back victories. It was a result which brought jeers from the Leicester fans, who had become increasingly restless throughout the game.After the supporters made their feelings known following last week’s defeat at Millwall, they again booed their team at the final whistle. Image: Blackburn Rovers’ Andri Gudjohnsen celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game…

Norwich’s nightmare home run continued as they went down 2-0 to Hull to make it seven straight home defeats in all competitions this season.A sixth reverse in the Championship was greeted by a chorus of boos at Carrow Road, with chants of “your’re not fit to wear the shirt” at the end. The Canaries had dominated the first half but failed to take some good chances and were punished when Joe Gelhardt fired the visitors in front early in the second half with his sixth goal of the campaign.Substitute Darko Gyabi wrapped the points up with a second near the…

Sheffield Wednesday ended their losing run by holding West Brom to a 0-0 draw in the Championship at the Hawthorns.Albion dominated but could not convert their chances as bottom club Wednesday – who have been deducted 12 points and are in administration as they seek a new owner – defended solidly to end a sequence of four straight defeats. West Brom have failed to score in three of their last five outings and won just one in that time.Albion dominated the first half as they strived to put their recent poor run behind them but were thwarted by the heroics…