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A director of University Hospital Vinohrady in Prague, Arenberger was sworn in on April 7 and became the country’s fourth health minister since the start of the pandemic last year. He had been under scrutiny over alleged tax irregularities and reports that he was renting one of his undeclared properties to the university hospital. The pressure put on him and his family was “the main reason for the resignation,” Prime Minister Andrej Babis said, as reported by the Associated Press....

Harkes, the son of former DCU and U.S. national team captain John, joins after spending four years at Wake Forest University. His collegiate career was capped off this year when he won the MAC Hermann Trophy, given to the country’s best college soccer player. The MLS Wrap: McCarty trade a case of ruthless pragmatism “I’ve known Ian nearly his entire life and have watched him develop into one of the nation’s best young talents....

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said in a Tuesday news conference that the two children, a girl aged 5 and an 8-year-old boy were shot inside their Tampa home. Sheriff Chad Chronister told reporters: “This is not only a case that is tragic, but also extremely disturbing.” According to the Gun Violence Archive, a database that collects information about shootings from across the U.S., 28 children aged between 0 to 11 have been fatally shot in Florida so far this year....

The Reddit post, titled, “AITA for refusing to pay my daughter’s tuition after she lied about her major,” has been upvoted 6,700 times with 3,900 comments. Redditor @Lopsided_Recover109 shared the post to the subreddit “Am I The A**hole” on June 22. Going to college is a major investment some parents prepare for even before the birth of their child. There are prepaid college plans to help parents and caregivers pay for college for their kids over time at today’s fixed rate with what’s called a 529 plan....

VIDEO OF THE DAY Sing it, Victor Oladipo! (Still waiting for that Jay-Z crossover collaboration, "HOLA OLADIPO!" WHAT WE’RE READING The five articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. Adam Jacobi's rendition of "A Few Good Men" with the Miami Dolphins is maybe the best thing you'll read this week. [READ MORE] 2. Fans of the TV show "Shark Tank" probably won't be surprised to hear one of the show's stars were involved with those "Graterheads" at the Bears vs....

As a new feature on Sundays, we'll showcase five of our favorite features stories from the week that you might have missed. These are the stories that make you tweet "tl;dr" on a Wednesday. But it's Sunday! So sit back and enjoy some of the best sports writing from the last week. WHAT WE’RE READING The five articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. Dan Wetzel calls Ha Ha Clinton-Dix's impermissible benefits situation, for the NCAA, a possible "watershed moment when the NCAA just stops even pretending to try....

VIDEO OF THE DAY For once, it was the coaches running sprints. WHAT WE’RE READING The five articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. An ugly story from UConn from a woman who notified police and the school about a football player abusing his girlfriend while other men looked on. Not for the faint of heart. [READ MORE] 2. Ever heard the "It's not the Hall of Very Good" when talking about the Hall of Fame?...

VIDEO OF THE DAY "None More American" profiles 12 ex-Army football players who served after September 11. WHAT WE’RE READING The five articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. The F/+ rankings are out from Football Outsiders in college football and (shocker) Alabama is No. 1, but FSU and Louisville are ahead of Oregon. [READ MORE] 2. There's an outstanding Q&A with a basketball player you might've heard of, LeBron James, in the latest ESPN the Magazine, as he begins his run at a third consecutive title....

VIDEO OF THE DAY So. Much. Dancing. (And under no circumstances should this be called twerking.) WHAT WE’RE READING The five articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. Otto Porter wins the "awesome human being" award for the day with this story of sharing some time with a homeless person. [READ MORE] 2. Read up on the "Free Spirits" 30 for 30 doc and make sure you catch one of its airings....

If you’re looking for more great DFS info, I suggest starting your day with RotoQL’s DFS tools – especially the RotoQL MLB Lineup Optimizer. Whatever piece of information or specific stat you’re looking for, you can find it over at RotoQL. You can also find me on Twitter (@DFSBenj) providing more MLB and PGA daily fantasy content. RotoQL University has you covered if you’re looking for a DFS strategy primer or just general tips on how to manage your bankroll, pick contests, or construct winning rosters....

Kevin Owens will face Daniel Bryan in 2 weeks time for the title but if we think about it, these 2 weeks would be more about the viewer’s euphoria of seeing KO back in action more than anything. And banking on the euphoria if WWE tries to crown him the champion at WWE Fastlane it would again be a case of rushing things a bit too much. On the other hand, WWE could actually play it smart here and let this rivalry build....

RELATED: Crusader Kings 3: How To Invade England As William The Conqueror The early game is important in Crusader Kings 3. Regardless of one’s location, taking things too slow can limit a player’s future expansion. However, achieving early conquest requires a significant cash infusion to avoid going bankrupt. There are plenty of ways to make money in Crusader Kings 3, but doing it quickly takes a little finesse. Updated March 31, 2022 by Mark Hospodar: With the recent release of Crusader Kings 3 on consoles, more players can now enjoy the thrills of running a medieval dynasty....

In this article, let’s explore how much you can expect to earn from cryptocurrency mining and if doing so is even worth it anymore. What Do You Need to Start Mining Crypto? The first thing you’ll need to mine cryptocurrency is a powerful computer. The amount of money you earn scales linearly with the computational power you contribute to the network. This is why you’ll also find individuals renting entire warehouses and filling them to the brim with computers, solely for cryptocurrency mining....

RELATED: 10 Games Square Enix Should Remake After Final Fantasy VII Crysis is one of our favorite franchises because of how ahead of its time it was. It only took us several years to run the game on maximum settings on our PC rigs. Crysis Remastered is slated for an August 7, 2020 release date, if it’s not delayed. Here are five reasons to be hyped (and five to not)....

Canterbury recorded comfortable wins in their opening two games in the New Zealand ODD. In their tournament opener, they bowled out Wellington for a paltry 119 runs and cantered home in 22.4 overs. In their second New Zealand ODD game, Canterbury defended 236 runs in a 40-over game. On the other hand, Northern Knights beat Auckland twice in their two games in the New Zealand ODD, with both wins coming while chasing....

I mean, Baez has only played 54 games above Single-A. He's at least gotta try out Triple-A first -- right?? Maybe not. The shortstop is still hanging around Cubs camp after the latest round of cuts Wednesday. That's partly because Starlin Castro is nursing a hamstring injury, and the Cubs could use this time to further evaluate their top prospect. It's also partly because Baez is tearing the cover off the ball this spring and has earned a longer look....

According to the report, Schwarber’s “mild” strain will be reassessed before the Cubs begin a series against the Cardinals Monday. The Chicago Tribune reported earlier that he isn’t expected back for that series. MORE: 10 greatest Cubs players of all time The MVP of the All-Star Futures Game, Schwarber, 22, was called up from Triple-A in July and has been one of the Cubs’ best hitters. In 48 games, he is batting ....

So it goes in Guatemala, which seems unable to confront its repressive past and join its neighbors in embracing democracy and economic reform. El Salvador started down a path of national reconciliation and reform a decade ago. Nicaragua launched a major battle against corruption last year. Yet Guatemala, Central America’s largest nation, remains mired in poverty and tormented by lawlessness and a culture of impunity. Sadly, few expect things to change after Guatemala’s presidential elections, which began with a first round of voting last Sunday....

In 2020, The Rock’s daughter, Ava Raine (aka Simone Johnson), signed with WWE. A week ago, the fourth-generation superstar made her NXT debut and joined The Schism. In a recent interview with NBC Sports Boston’s Ten Count, 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke spoke about Raine following in her father’s footsteps, comparing her to Charlotte Flair. Dana Brooke recently disclosed who she wants to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match at Crown Jewel....

What is the reason for this different design? Some manufacturers (most notably LG and Samsung) and retailers will tell you it’s to create a more “immersive” TV viewing experience, but the real reason is to simply make some OLED and 4K Ultra HD TVs stand out from those plain ole 1080p TVs to further entice you to buy them. Yes, curved-screen TVs do look cool. But what are you really getting for your money if you purchase a curved-screen TV?...