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Developed by Craig Mazin (lead writer of Chernobyl) and Neil Druckmann (the narrative director of the original games), the TV show’s debut season will adapt the events of the first The Last of Us. For those who are not familiar with the source material, it revolves around a global pandemic that sees people devolve into mindless, zombie-like creatures thanks to a mutated fungus. Newsweek has everything you need to know about the cast and characters featuring in the upcoming version of The Last of Us....

But that may all be changing. The intricate network of quotas imposed by the United States and Europe is scheduled to be dismantled on the last day of 2004 under an agreement brokered by the members of the World Trade Organization. Now that China has joined the WTO, the world’s leading garment producer is poised to become the industry’s 800-pound gorilla. The World Bank estimates that China’s share of the world’s garment exports could increase from 20 percent to 47 percent by 2010....

Among the 58 NBA hopefuls that will hear their names called on draft night in 2022 are several prospects that are the sons of former NBA players, including prospective No. 1 overall pick Jabari Smith Jr. MORE: Updated Mock Draft: Jaden Ivey rumors shake up possible draft order Exactly one week after a Warriors team that featured four second-generation NBA players won the title, there will be a new group of teams set to add even more NBA DNA to their locker rooms....

Since its inception in 1857 by the Mistick Krewe of Comus, New Orleans Mardi Gras has either been canceled or massively scaled back 14 other times, according to the Historic New Orleans Collection museum. (Krewes are social groups that organize parades or balls for Carnival.) The first disruption of the annual parades came during the Civil War, during which time New Orleans was the largest city in the South and thus a major site of conflict between the Union and Confederacy....

A show with this sort of range is bound to seem like a smorgasbordy mess. Nevertheless, we thought we discerned a couple of themes among all the gewgaws assembled by the Cooper-Hewitt’s Ellen Lupton and her team of curators. One is that technology, as the catalog says, has been “internalized,” meaning that designers now take electronic miracles as much for granted as their pencils. Another is that–as Joseph Holtzman, editor of the baroquely elegant shelter magazine nest told us–“Ornament is back, and we’ve got to relearn how to use it....

On the basis of general play and chances created the Gunners probably didn’t deserve to lose the game, but questions should be asked over the familiar defensive vulnerabilities which were shown inside 11 minutes on Saturday evening as United scored twice in quick succession. Arsene Wenger’s side have long been accused of looking weak in games against the top six but September’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, coupled with Saturday’s performance against Jose Mourinho’s men, proved that they possess a squad more than capable of creating chances against the league’s best sides....

Is there a consensus Top 25? Here’s a look at the preseason Top 25 teams for Sporting News, Lindy’s, Phil Steele, Athlon and USA Today’s preseason preview magazines. We also have the last Top 25 produced by ESPN and CBSSports.com after spring practices were completed. Who comes out on top? Here’s a look at the consensus Top 25: School, *Total points Florida State, 171 Alabama, 166 Oklahoma, 155 Oregon, 151...

The redshirt freshman had another monster game Saturday night against No. 3 Clemson. He completed 22 of 34 passes for 444 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a score as the fifth-ranked Seminoles routed the Tigers, 51-14. For the second consecutive week, Winston is the Arby’s League of Brisket Smokin’ Player of the Week. Sporting News’ Matt Hayes breaks down Winston’s performance.

Two Democrats and 15 Republican members of the House voted against the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act, but the bill passed by 414 votes to 17. The legislation was introduced in response to Russian forces’ attack on Ukraine and would impose a ban on the import of oil, coal and natural gas from Russia, which is a major energy exporter. However, the bill may not be taken up by the Senate and Biden’s ban on Russian energy imports is separate from it....

On Wednesday, 494 members of European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favor of the text condemning the “deliberate attacks and atrocities” carried out by Russia which have targeted civilians and infrastructure of Ukraine. The parliament also agreed that Moscow had carried out “serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law” which amount to “acts of terror against the Ukrainian population and constitute war crimes.” Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, criticized the resolution, saying on Telegram that “everything was calculated in advance” and was legally “insignificant....

Which Republicans Voted For The Omnibus Spending Bill? According to Nicholas Wu of Politico, the government spending package passed with a final vote of 225-201-1. The nine Republicans that voted in favor of passing the bill included Representatives: Fred Upton of Michigan,Liz Cheney of Wyoming,Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis of Illinois,Chris Jacobs and John Katko of New York,Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania,Jaime Herrera Butler of Washington State, andSteve Womack of Arkansas....

The 30-year-old shared that she has been in her stepdaughter’s life for eight years, but the girl’s recent behavior has come in between them. Taking to popular Subreddit “Am I The A**hole,” the stepmom explained that she suffers from diabetes and food allergies, making purchasing foods she can actually eat hard and expensive. According to a 2013 investigation, food allergies cost the average American family over $4,000 per year, making up of doctors visits, epi-pens and alternative foods....

Search-and-rescue teams are continuing their efforts to find missing people under the rubble, but are having to battle fierce weather from Tropical Storm Elsa and fatigue from the long days of searching for survivors. More than 40 people have been confirmed dead and 109 are still missing at Champlain Towers. About $59,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to help Oliveira, with the fundraising page stating that the money “will be a way to alleviate some of the foreseeable stress and hardship she will endure....

The matchday five fixture at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala ended in a 0-0 draw, all but ending the Black Stars’ hopes of reaching a fourth successive World Cup. But the game was marred with controversies, with the match played on sub-par pitch conditions and Raphael Dwamena’s injury time goal from a rebound ruled out for offside, despite replays showing the FC Zurich striker in good position when Richmond Boakye-Yiadom initial shot was hit....

Fox Sports reported earlier this week that the team was expected to name Erik Jones to drive a second Cup entry for the program for next season. The initial report had an announcement coming this week, which obviously did not happen. MORE: 10 drivers to watch at The Glen | Truex gets reward for hard work On Friday, Garone addressed the potential for a second team and the timeline to expand the Sprint Cup program during a news conference at Watkins Glen....

Sharing her story with Mumsnet’s Am I Being Unreasonable? (AIBU) forum on January 19, user WhaleTanker explained she had recently started a new job, and is the only woman in a team of six. She and her co-workers are all senior staff members, but each leads on different projects. Recently, she heard her new colleagues talking about her—not realizing she was nearby. “4 of the 6 leaders decided to have a very b***** and nasty conversation in an open space in the office about me,” she wrote....

FIFA 18’s holiday promotions have arrived for another year, giving gamers the chance to get their hands on some special rewards over the next 10 days. FUTmas runs from December 15 until December 24 this year, and will mostly be based around squad-building challenges. Goal has all the information you need to know about the promotion. SQUAD-BUILDING CHALLENGES EA Sports will be releasing three new squad-building challenges (SBCs) per day for the duration of FUTmas....

Petito was reported missing at the beginning of September after her parents failed to hear from her for several days. She’d been on a cross-country trip with Laundrie and was documenting their travels on social media, prompting national interest in her disappearance, and while officials were searching for her, Laundrie’s parents informed law enforcement they hadn’t seen their son for days. Officials have yet to locate Laundrie, sparking speculation that he may never be found, but Gabby’s parents are convinced he was involved in her death in some way and want him brought to justice....

title: “Gadgets Fast Feet” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-19” author: “Marie Nash”

The Wonder Woman actress opened up about the stunt from March 2020 in which she collaborated with a host of A-listers in a misguided attempt to encourage morale and positivity as widespread lockdowns began all over the world. Joined by Kristen Wiig, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Zoë Kravitz, Natalie Portman and Jamie Dornan, each celebrity awkwardly singing a different line from the inspirational 1971 John Lennon song. However, certain phrases from the song, such as “imagine no possessions” sung by these mega-rich celebrities from their mansions did not go down well....