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Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 La Liga Season Preview: Predictions for how the top 3 teams finish
LaLiga 2025 La Liga Season Preview: Predictions for how the top 3 teams finish Published Aug. 15, 2025 10:32 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link With the 2026 FIFA World Cup under a year away, many eyes will be on the upcoming La Liga campaign, which kicks off today with two matches. La Liga is home to some of the biggest and brightest stars in world soccer, including Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. Last year, Barcelona brought home the trophy with Real Madrid just four points behind. How will this year's season work out? Check out the predictions below. Note: League positions reflect last season's finish. Baca was just seconds away from reaching the UEFA Champions League final last season under first-year manager Hansi Flick. This season, the Blaugrana are looking to go at least one step further. Who says they can't? Eighteen-year-old Lamine Yamal is on his way to becoming the world's best player — if he isn't already. Fellow Ballon d'Or candidate Raphinha had 34 goals in all competitions in 2024-25, doubling his previous career-best. Robert Lewandowski, who turns 37 on Aug. 21, remains an elite striker. Pedri runs the show behind them. The rest of the regulars return, too, with forward Marcus Rashford the marquee summer addition. The record 15-time European champs are coming off what, by their standards, was a dreadful 2024-25, with no major titles secured. But Los Blancos still boast one of the deepest, most expensive squads on Planet Fútbol. And Kylian Mbappé & Co. are now led by one of the sport's great up-and-coming coaches in former Real Madrid captain Xabi Alonso, who replaced the legendary Carlo Ancelotti in June. Can Atleti end their four-year title drought and beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to La Liga glory this season? Occasionally, Madrid's other team outlasts Spain's double-headed monster. Longtime manager Diego Simeone will be hoping his team is due after a strong summer transfer window which saw $185 million-worth of new talent arrive — including former Villarreal attacker Álex Baena, USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso and Argentine World Cup-winner (and Atlanta United alum) Thiago Almada. Doug McIntyre is a soccer reporter for FOX Sports who has covered United States men's and women's national teams at FIFA World Cups on five continents. Follow him @ ByDougMcIntyre . What did you think of this story? share
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Librarians association, UTM launch Braille and audio versions of 'Baca'
KUALA LUMPUR: The Librarians Association of Malaysia, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) library, today launched Braille and audio versions of the book 'Baca' (Read) to provide reading access to visually impaired individuals. Selangor Women's Welfare and Charity Organisation (Pekawanis) president Datin Seri Masdiana Muhammad said the Braille version of 'Baca' not only introduces new reading material but also reflects a growing awareness that reading is everyone's right. "This initiative is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that every individual, including children with special needs, is not left out of activities that cultivate a culture of learning and reading. "I hope this effort will go beyond just providing Braille and audio books, but also include the creation of a friendly learning environment, well-trained teachers, and innovative assistive technology," said Masdiana, who is also the wife of Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. She was speaking during the launch of the Braille and audio versions of 'Baca' in conjunction with the 2025 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. Also present was association president Dr Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil. A total of nine writers, comprising PPM members and professionals, including Hasnita Ibrahim, Digital Library Information manager at the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were involved in writing the book. Meanwhile, Ghazali said 'Baca' is part of the transliteration campaign "Baca Celik Hati" project led by UTM library since 2000. The book compiles inspiring stories, experiences, and the spirit that forms the backbone of the librarian profession, encompassing the history of libraries in Malaysia, as well as topics such as the benefits of reading, family library management, bibliotherapy, and compulsive issues related to books. He said in 2023, through the "One Character, A Million Practices Project" (Projek Satu Aksara Sejuta Amalan) and in strategic collaboration between UTM library and PPM, 'Baca' was successfully transliterated into Braille and audio formats as part of the effort to bridge the information access gap and promote an inclusive literacy culture within the community. "This initiative is not merely a publication in different formats, it is a manifestation of the librarians' commitment to inclusive literacy, in line with the principle of 'No One Left Behind'," he said. He said the Braille copies will be distributed to selected special education schools across the country as a starting point for the long-term mission. – Bernama
Barnama
28-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
PPM, UTM Launch Braille And Audio Versions Of ‘Baca' For The Blind
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Librarians Association of Malaysia (PPM), in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) library, today launched Braille and audio versions of the book 'Baca' (Read) to provide reading access to visually impaired individuals. Selangor Women's Welfare and Charity Organisation (Pekawanis) president Datin Seri Masdiana Muhammad said the Braille version of 'Baca' not only introduces new reading material but also reflects a growing awareness that reading is everyone's right. 'This initiative is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that every individual, including children with special needs, is not left out of activities that cultivate a culture of learning and reading. 'I hope this effort will go beyond just providing Braille and audio books, but also include the creation of a friendly learning environment, well-trained teachers, and innovative assistive technology,' said Masdiana, who is also the wife of Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. She was speaking during the launch of the Braille and audio versions of 'Baca' in conjunction with the 2025 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. The event was also attended by PPM president Dr Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil. A total of nine writers, comprising PPM members and professionals, including Hasnita Ibrahim, Digital Library Information manager at the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were involved in writing the book. Meanwhile, Ghazali said 'Baca' is part of the transliteration campaign 'Baca Celik Hati' project led by UTM library since 2000. The book compiles inspiring stories, experiences, and the spirit that forms the backbone of the librarian profession, encompassing the history of libraries in Malaysia, as well as topics such as the benefits of reading, family library management, bibliotherapy, and compulsive issues related to books.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Albuquerque ready to begin noise camera pilot program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Speed cameras are now all over the metro, but a city effort to make a noisy car monitoring program has been years in the making with no solid results. Now, the city says it's ready to try again with a new company. Story continues below Crime: Parent speaks out after gun found on Albuquerque Public Schools campus Don't Miss: Which ABQ restaurants has Guy Fieri visited on 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives'? National: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass, calls his election both a cross and a blessing The longtime, engine revving nuisance has left neighbors asking for change, including former downtown Albuquerque City Councilor Isaac Benton, who passed a resolution nearly three years ago directing the city to create a noise camera pilot project aimed at using cameras to help catch and ticket loud drivers. While some technology was tested, nothing has been installed until now. At a meeting last week, City Councilor Joaquín Baca hammered the city over why no noise camera program has been finalized. 'I know government takes a while, but I'm still waiting for my pilot program. Not my pilot program, I'm sorry, Councilor Benton's pilot program,' said City Councilor Joaquín Baca, District 2. This comes after Baca even started his own pilot project with a University of New Mexico professor last year, after the Albuquerque Police Department did a first one. Amid the pushback, the city now says it's ready to launch a Dutch company's noise cameras for another pilot by the end of the summer. 'The group they want to use, I think, has a little bit more of a track record and has been used in other localities, and data has stood up in court,' said Baca. Although it's not his first choice, Baca said he's glad to finally see progress. 'It shouldn't have had come to me. It should have happened with my predecessor, to be honest, but that said, let's just always move forward, and I'm glad it's happening,' said Baca. The city said this latest test will include three noise cameras, and they're still looking into how much it will cost. APD is also again expected to be involved in this latest project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Tawau to host state-level Language and Literature Festival
Nizam (centre) receives the invitation letter to officiate the State-level Language and Literature Festival from Jennitah during the courtesy visit. KOTA KINABALU (Apr 24): Tawau has been selected as the host for the state-level 'Festival Bahasa dan Sastera (BAHTERA)'. The festival will take place on July 23 and 24 at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Yuk Chin, Tawau and is expected to be officiated by the Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sabah branch director Jennitah Noordin said that BAHTERA is a pioneering programme organised by DBP in collaboration with the Tawau District Education Office and several local agencies. 'This festival serves as a platform for language and literature enthusiasts, students and the general public to explore and appreciate the richness of language and literary works that form part of our national heritage,' she said during a courtesy visit to Nizam at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Thursday. She explained that the festival aims to uphold the national language as the primary medium of communication and to enhance appreciation for various literary forms, including poetry, short stories, novels and drama. According to her, BAHTERA not only promotes local literary works but also encourages intercultural dialogue and strengthens national identity through the appreciation of language and the arts. Among the featured activities during the festival are 'Jom, Baca dan Warnai' (Let's read and colour), Majalah Dalam Kelas (In the class magazine), the 2025 Sabah State-level Teen Forum Competition, and the Tawau Book Fair. Meanwhile, Nizam welcomed the selection of Tawau as the host of BAHTERA, noting that schools in Tawau have consistently emerged as champions in state and national-level Teen Forum Competitions. 'With this festival, we hope the younger generation will develop a greater appreciation for language and literature, thereby ensuring the preservation of cultural heritage amidst modernisation. 'BAHTERA also provides an avenue for the public to discover, understand and value the beauty and significance of both local and national literary works,' he said. In conjunction with the festival, Nizam also announced his intention to donate books to eight secondary and primary schools within the Apas constituency.
