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Manchester United started this summer looking for a new striker and after completing the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, they’ve got their man.The 22-year-old Slovenia international has moved to United in a deal which could be worth up to €85 million and has signed a five-year contract until 2030.Unveiled on the pitch at Old Trafford ahead of the friendly against Fiorentina on Saturday, Sesko got the loudest cheer as he walked out to join Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego León in the centre circle.- Amorim Q&A: Man United boss on the record before new season- Exiled by…

Plenty of kids would rather sit in front of their phone screen than play a sport, pick up an instrument or read a book.They might be modeling that behavior from their parents, bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins said during a panel discussion hosted by Verizon on Wednesday. She spoke from personal experience, she added: Robbins would lose herself in her iPhone for extended periods of time, and then look up to see her kids buried in their own devices.”I used to be the kind of person who always had [my phone] in my hand,” said Robbins, 58. “I…

Residents of Gaza have met Israel’s occupation plan with a mix of fear, exhaustion and defiance. According to Israeli media reports, the occupation will begin with the mass expulsion of around one million Palestinians from Gaza City, followed by a siege and ground invasion.  While Israeli officials are using the term “takeover”, local media confirm it amounts to a full military occupation. In the war-torn city, the announcement on Friday sparked confusion and dread. “They have bombed us, starved us and killed us. What else is there more to do?” wondered Mustafa Ja’rour, who was displaced several times earlier in the war. …

To be considered wealthy in the U.S., Americans say you need a net worth of $2.3 million in 2025 — but that number can be even higher depending on where you live.It’s down from $2.5 million last year, according to Charles Schwab’s latest Modern Wealth Survey, which polled 2,000 adults nationwide between April 24 and May 23.While the wealth benchmark has decreased, nearly two-thirds of respondents say it feels harder to reach. Inflation, high interest rates and broader economic uncertainty were the most commonly cited reasons.Here’s how much Americans say you need to be considered wealthy, by region:West: $3 millionNortheast:…

Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has said that Cristiano Ronaldo was “never the problem” during his two-and-a-half year spell at Old Trafford.Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United in 2021, and had an openly difficult relationship with Ten Hag, eventually leading to him leaving by mutual consent just a year later.The Dutchman was sacked by United last October after a poor start to the 2024-25 season. He has since taken over over at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.”For me he’s [Ronaldo] no problem. He was never the problem and I think that’s the past,” Ten Hag told reporters after Leverkusen’s 2-0 defeat…

The Dayton Mall has been a shopping staple for residents of Dayton, Ohio, since it opened in 1970.  The once-prospering mall, like many, has faced hard times with increased vacancies, exacerbated by the closing of two anchors, Sears and Bon Ton, in 2018.As a result, the mall was put into receivership, where it remains. But the 162,000-square-foot former Sears space was sold to a local church, Crossroads, which has transformed 90,000 square feet of the former store into a house of worship and community hub with a traditional indoor entrance to the rest of the mall.”Nothing says dying mall like…

Fans enjoy Taylor Swift’s performance during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Aug. 7, 2023.Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesMany Americans have become accustomed to breaking up big purchases with buy now, pay later loans — including tickets for concerts and other live events.Going to a live concert is not cheap: Tours of big-name artists including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Coldplay have in part spurred a rise in ticket prices for live events in recent years, a trend economists call “funflation.”Admission fees to movies, theaters and concerts were up 3.9% in the 12…

Starbucks Protein DrinkCourtesy: StarbucksRestaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for extra macronutrients during a time when many consumers aren’t spending as much.From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets, with the goal of building or maintaining their muscle mass and feeling more satiated after meals. Moreover, diet trends that don’t emphasize protein intake, such as the ketogenic diet, have fallen out of favor.”A lot of younger consumers are more proactive about their health habits, so they’re looking…

Runwise co-founders (L-R) Jeff Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Mike Cook.Courtesy of RunwiseA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As brutally high temperatures bake the nation this summer, cooling is becoming increasingly critical across commercial real estate property portfolios. Landlords are balancing soaring demand with rising costs, putting energy efficiency front and center. The trouble is that most…

A week removed from a brutal payroll report that triggered worry over a tapped consumer and a trapped Federal Reserve, the broad stock indexes are back at the cusp of all-time highs, market volatility has returned to year-to-date lows and some investors are calling off the August hurricane watch. The S & P 500’s 2.4% gain last week and the Nasdaq 100’s 3.7% ramp to a new record was a matter of investors staying out of danger by hiding behind their big brothers, the mega-cap giants that have long acted both as defense and aggression in this bull market. The…