Cutline: Chris Brooks, left, with Paul Gotham covering the Section V Class B championship game in June at Innovative Field in Rochester. A column by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.comI will be completely honest and transparent with you. I have no idea how I manage to do what I’ve been able to do. But today, I’m here to announce that this upcoming school year, the 2024-25 Allegany County High School Sports season, will officially be my last. (The work of Chris Brooks also appears on the Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun and Keuka Sun.

Zomato's shares have gained 110 percent so far this yearA delivery worker of Zomato, an Indian food-delivery startup, prepares to leave to pick up an order from a restaurant in Mumbai, India, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File PhotoA delivery worker of Zomato, an Indian food-delivery startup, prepares to leave to pick up an order from a restaurant in Mumbai, India, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File PhotoShares of India's Zomato surged as much as 19 percent to a record high on Friday, a day after the food delivery company's first-quarter profit blew past expectations, powered by strong growth in its Blinkit grocery delivery business. The stock's surge defied the weakness in the broader market and its 15 percent increase as of 10:19 am. Blinkit's gross order value, the total value of all orders, surged 130 percent in the quarter, much higher than the 97 percent in the previous quarter and Elara Capital's estimate of 100 percent.

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Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcomeThe United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free

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New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on any given day than they were 20 years ago, and those who do are spending less time on the task. However, we’re spending more money, likely because we no longer have to even open our wallets, let alone leave the house, to buy all of the things we need or desire. While our efforts have eased, online shopping has helped drive a dramatic increase in retail spending over the past few decades. The amount of time spent by those shopping on a given day fell by about six minutes during the 20-year period. The article Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping originally appeared on NerdWallet.

The United Nations is 'ready' to assist Bangladesh in conducting an inquiry into the violence and fatalities which occurred during protests against quotas reserved for government jobs, reports bdnews24.com. Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, made the comment while responding to a question at a press briefing on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the United Nations and other international bodies for cooperation in the investigation. "We want a proper and thorough investigation into the incidents and to ensure that those responsible are punished," she added at an event in Dhaka.

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He used to tell people that Pakistan would not ‘survive’ if they voted for the Awami League. JAMAAT'S BAN SPARKS REACTIONS AND CONCERNSFollowing the government's announcement of Jamaat's ban, the party responded with an indignant statement. In a statement, Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman said no political party or alliance has the authority to make decisions regarding another political party. The decision to ban Jamaat will not have much of an impact in the political arena of Bangladesh, he said. During that election, the BNP won 140 seats, Jamaat got 18, and the Awami League won 88 seats.

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the executive order banning Jamaat-e-Islami, which already lost its registration as a political party for committing war crimes, will be announced shortly after the legal process is complete, reports bdnews24.com. However, the step took one more day due to the legal process, he said. The law minister said, “The decision to ban Jamaat was taken in a meeting of the 14-Party Alliance. After fulfilling the legal responsibility on Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs sent the notice to the Ministry of Law this morning. “The Ministry of Home Affairs will publish the gazette notification shortly.

The military says it targeted fighters in a school compound used by Hamas commandersAt least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza, emergency services sayA view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from southern Israel August 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amir CohenA view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from southern Israel August 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amir CohenIsraeli forces hit a school in Shejaia in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and wounding 29, Palestinian civil emergency services said, as fighting continued in various parts of the Gaza Strip. The military said it had targeted fighters operating in a compound within the school that it said was used as a hideout for Hamas commanders and fighters. Hamas denies using civilian facilities such as hospitals and schools for military purposes.

Train services came to a halt due to widespread violence during the quota reform movement protestsShort-distance train services have resumed after a 13-day closure surrounding the widespread violence during the quota reform movement protests. The commuter and local train services from several big cities, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi and Khulna to neighbouring short-distance areas resumed on Thursday. “The Dewanganj commuter train left for Jamalpur at 7am and the Turag left for Joydebpur at 7:20am. Amid the lack of security, authorities declared that train service was suspended on various routes that afternoon. A week later, on Jul 25, the railway announced that train service would resume on a limited basis.

DHAKA, Aug 1, 2024 (BSS) - Different organizations, including Sector Commanders Forum-Muktijudda 71, Muktijoddha Oikya Parishad, Chhatra Sangram Parishad, Amra Muktijoddhar Santan and Gourab 71, today congratulated the government for banning the politics of defeated evil forces of '71 -- Jamaat-Shibir. Sector Commanders Forum-Muktijudda 71 said that the International Criminal Tribunal has already termed the group as a war criminal and terrorist group. The government alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Chhatra Shibir were involved in recent widespread anarchy and violence, it added. Leaders of Muktijoddha Oikya Parishad called for immediate closure of business and establishments of Jamaat-Shibir. Amra Muktijoddhar Santan President Md Sajjad Hossain and its General Secretary Rasheduzzaman Shahin in a statement said the decision to ban Jamaat-Shibir to protect the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh is very bold.