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The Senate voted 52-48 on Wednesday to eliminate the filibuster so Democrats could advance voting rights legislation. Democratic moderates Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia joined all 50 Senate Republicans in opposing the change. The vote is a reversal for many Democratic Senators who signed a 2017 letter urging both parties’ leaders “to preserve existing rules, practices, and traditions as they pertain to the right of Members to engage in extended debate on legislation before the United States Senate....

The Indian men’s basketball team has been placed in Group D for the upcoming 27th FIBA Asian basketball championship slated to be held in Manila, Philippines from August 1 to 11. The Indian cagers – ranked 58th in the world – are placed in a group where they stand a decent chance of qualifying for the second round and beyond. India are placed alongside 47th ranked Kazakhstan and 75th ranked Bahrain, with one more team joining them from the 10th SEABA Championship which will be held later this month....

Latex Allergy Latex is the major ingredient in most rubber products, and it is commonly found in items used in the healthcare industry, including in latex examination gloves. Some people may develop an allergy to latex, with exposure resulting in potentially serious reactions including hives, itching at the site of contact or all over, tightness of the throat, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, and anaphylaxis. Such an allergic reaction could conceivably occur when going to a dentist who wears latex examination gloves....

With the World Cup done and dusted and the countries having had their time in the sun, all eyeballs are now trained on the club season ahead. The transfer window is in full swing. As always, the premier league clubs have been the most active players on the market. To the surprise of many, Arsenal have wrapped up five signings before pre-season with the headline signing being that of Lucas Torreira....

3D photos allow you to look at an image from multiple angles. They show an object or person closer to how they look in real life. There are several apps that can create these multi-dimensional pictures—even ones you might already have. We’ve made a list of some of our favorites ways to take 3D iPhone photos below. 1. Facebook We’ve covered how the Facebook app can create 3D photos before....

The Lakers are currently sitting at the seventh position in the Western Conference standings with an 11-8 record. The West is loaded this year with as many as 14 teams with a decent chance of making the playoffs. The Lakers have been inconsistent with their performances this season, and despite having LeBron James in their ranks, they need to improve in a lot of areas. In the first match the Lakers started off missing their first 15 shots from beyond the arc....

Most gamers might already know that the in-game currency is not free, and they must spend their own money to get it. Many users are unable to do so, and as a result, they seek alternate means to obtain Free Fire diamonds for free. Top 3 applications to get Free Fire diamonds for free this month (August 2021) 1) Google Opinion Rewards The most commonly used method among gamers is Google Opinion Rewards....

Since survival points constitute 80% of the total points obtained from a match, they must choose a drop location that will help them avoid drop fights. This will increase their chances of survival as well as earning ‘Chicken Dinners’ from the classic matches. The safest drop locations for rank pushers in BGMI to drop into and obtain great loot 1) Campo Militar in Miramar Campo Militar is located in the northeastern corner of the map....

Players often look to climb up the tiers in the game to become the best among their peers. Various factors affect a player’s performance in a BR game, and landing spots are one of them. There are currently three different maps present in Free Fire - Bermuda, Purgatory and Kalahari. This article takes a look at the best landing sports in the Purgatory map. Also Read: Ankush FF vs Lorem: Who has better stats in Garena Free Fire?...

Baron Corbin toiled hard to find a guest referee this week and the wait continues until Sunday. The Women’s Tag Team Titles were on the line against Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. Ricochet overcame four other Superstars and will face Samoa Joe for the United States Championship at Stomping Grounds. Roman Reigns dismantled Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre, while the New Day defeated the team of Baron Corbin, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn....

Roman Reigns skipped SmackDown Live last week, but he was present this week. The Big Dog participated in a 4-on-3 Handicap Match with The Usos. The team of Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan, Erick Rowan, and Elias won the Handicap Match. The Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match participants from the blue brand competed in a fatal 4-way match which was won by Andrade. Asuka and Kairi Sane continued their winning streak after beating Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville....

This problem has forced Virat Kohli to play six specialist batsmen including the wicketkeeper and just five frontline bowlers. If any of the frontline bowlers have an off day, the Indian team will be in trouble. A solution to this dilemma includes a capable all-rounder in the team in the place of a full-time batsman. Let’s look at the three contenders for the spin bowling all-rounder slot. #3 Washington Sundar Washington Sundar entered the Indian national team following an impressive IPL 2017 for the now-defunct Pune Supergiants franchise....

This is the first time England have scored 5 goals apiece in back-to-back matches in a qualification campaign for a major tournament. They also beat Spain and Croatia in the UEFA Nations League last year. Moreover, they finished 4th in the World Cup 2018, and all the aforementioned information points towards their obvious improvement under the tutelage of Gareth Southgate. Southgate, who was appointed as the manager of England in 2016, was an England international himself and earned 57 caps for his country....

Bike handles, like other components on a bike, are always measured in millimeters. Grab some calipers and open the jaws around an exposed portion of the handlebar, near the center. Close the jaws and check where the adjustable jaw crosses the ruler at the top to measure your handlebars. Get wider handlebars if you have broad shoulders or you like holding the sides while you ride. Get longer handlebars if you like to keep your hands close to the stem while you ride....

Consider a person’s temperament before rushing to any judgment on their emotions. If a friend or family member is naturally critical and pessimistic, they might narrow their eyes a lot more often. The ability to understand and discern basic facial expressions can give you a leg up in future conversations. Take note of which expressions are closed off and which expressions are more open. While surprise and fear create a more open expression, emotions like contempt, anger, and sadness are much more closed off....

You don’t have to use gel, but it will help hold your hair in place. A firm gel is recommended. Put the hair elastic around your wrist so you can easily transfer it onto your hair. Fold your braid up and secure it with a hair clip if you want to add a fun accessory to your hair. You can also condition your hair after you shampoo it to help prevent damage....

This can create a more dramatic effect by choosing a beanie the contrasts your hair color. For dark hair a light colored beanie, and a dark beanie for lighter hair. Some beanies can be little more slouchy. Slouchy styles are simply great for giving you that cool off-duty appearance. Simply wear your beanie shoved back on your head while leaving the back of your beanie loose and slouchy. If you have short enough bangs, you can let them hang straight down over your eyebrows....