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Mario poses at the “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD” welcome celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 16, 2023 in Universal City, California. Rodin Eckenroth | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly climbed on Monday, led by Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising almost 2% as investors look ahead to a week of central bank decisions from around the region. The …

People pass by the Pfizer headquarters building in New York City, Jan. 29, 2023. Kena Betancur | View Press | Corbis News | Getty Images Activist investor Starboard Value has a roughly $1 billion stake in pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and is seeking to mount a turnaround at the struggling company, according to people familiar with the matter. The activist’s exact …

Getty Images U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun came off in the second half of Monaco’s win over Rennes Saturday with an apparent shoulder injury, raising questions about whether or not he will be able to participate in Mauricio Pochettino’s first friendlies in charge of the national team. Balogun came off in the 64th minute of Monaco’s 2-1 victory …

More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. The study — which surveyed 6,000 international travelers from the six countries — showed that respondents perceived Hawaii to be the safest state in terms of gun violence, while Texas was deemed the least …

Getty Images U.S. men’s national team captain Christian Pulisic was on the scoresheet yet again for AC Milan on Sunday, scoring the equalizer in a dramatic Serie A clash at Fiorentina. Pulisic’s equalizer was important and impressive in equal measure, the product of some solid buildup play by Milan. Theo Hernandez eventually received the ball on the left flank and …

Mauricio Pochettino has named his first United States men’s national team roster for friendlies that will see the team face Panama and Mexico. As Pochettino takes over the USMNT to stop their recent slide, preparation for the 2026 World Cup is kicking into high gear, but injuries will keep key members of the player pool out of this squad. Chris …

Pep Guardiola has reportedly decided to leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, though a final decision has not been made yet. Per The Athletic, Guardiola decided at the end of last season that he would exit the club following the 2024-25 campaign, though City are still in the process of convincing him to stay. …

Almost one-fifth, 19%, of parents says their kid has no or not enough friends, according to recent data collected by the University of Michigan. And more than half, 52%, report that at least one factor, including being shy or socially awkward, holds their kid back from forming connections. Seeing your child flounder socially is difficult, says Dr. Sarah Clark, a …

Before diving into the latest news from the world of photography, I’d like to share a painful experience – thankfully not my own. During one of my night canoeing trips deep in Ecuador’s Yasuní National Park, I came across this poor caiman that had survived a very painful encounter. What animal do you think hit it with a serrated spear? …

Here was a result and a performance that could scarcely have been more helpful for Dan Ashworth, Omar Berrada as they mull what to do next over their underfire manager. What was supposed to be the week from hell for Erik ten Hag has ended in two battling away draws that neither force the hand of the Manchester United hierarchy …