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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bayern Munich have lost their appeal! Why Bundesliga champions missed out on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool explained by club legend Oliver Kahn
Wirtz signed for Liverpool for British transfer record fee Was heavily linked to Bayern as well Kahn explains why youngster chose a move to England Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Legendary former goalkeeper Kahn tried to explain why Bayern Munich were snubbed by Wirtz in favour of a move to Liverpool. The Bayer Leverkusen man was heavily linked with the Bavarians over the years, but ultimately decided to move to the Premier League for a British transfer record fee of £116 million (€135m/$157m). THE BIGGER PICTURE Wirtz's father, Hans-Joachim, explained that a call with Liverpool boss Arne Slot made all the difference, with the 22-year-old impressed with the Dutch manager's sporting vision. Moreover, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl conceded in June that they were not in a position to match the financial muscle of the Reds. It is understood that Liverpool's project and Bayern's comparatively weaker financial power led to the Bundesliga champions missing out on their most sought-after transfer target. WHAT OLIVER KAHN SAID Speaking to Sky Sport in Germany, Kahn said: "I don't know if you should break it down to the club issue. I think you should first break it down to the league issue. I don't know if that's a problem for FC Bayern or a problem for the Bundesliga itself. Because if I'm a player, the Premier League is the most attractive league. Sportingly, economically, and media-wise, too. It has completely different marketing opportunities, even globally. That's the first thing I would consider as a player. "And if you think about it, 'Okay, I'm going to FC Bayern and then becoming German champions for the 15th, 16th, 17th time, is that really so appealing to me?' Of course, winning the Champions League is always incredibly appealing. There are a lot of thoughts that a young player has. Then, of course, the team comes into play at some point. You think about which team, which system, which coach I'm a better fit for. I didn't think about it so much before. For me, there was only one club back then. That was Bayern Munich. "But you see how times change. I experienced it myself when I was in charge, always with the players, how much thought they put into any career move. It's almost nothing to do with gut feeling anymore. A huge number of things are analyzed, and then a decision is made. The final decision is still a bit of a gut feeling. But the amount of thought that goes into it is quite astonishing. "FC Bayern have won the German championship 12 times in 13 years. Is it really still a motivation to become German champions for the 13th or 14th time? But of course, there are many things, even if you talk about turnover. Many coaches have come and gone. With that, the philosophies and ideas have changed again and again. The squad. It always feels like a constant roster shake-up. "All of that naturally creates a kind of unrest. And I'm self-critical enough, don't get me wrong. During my time, this very issue of continuity in all areas, I would have liked to have done better. But that's something that many players then say, including coaches, by the way, I have to think about very carefully." WHAT NEXT FOR FLORIAN WIRTZ? The German international made his unofficial debut for his new team last weekend as Liverpool beat Stoke 5-0 in a pre-season outing. He is expected to be in the starting XI for the next summer friendly, which takes place on July 26 against AC Milan.
Qatar Tribune
20-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Kahn back on German TV two years after Bayern sacking
dpa Berlin Oliver Kahn wiill return to German television in the coming season, two years after he was sacked as Bayern Munich chief executive. He will be a regular guest on a new Sky Germany show on Thursdays talking about various football topics. However, Sky told dpa on Sunday that he would not be a pundit on matchdays. He had previously been linked in the media with a boardroom job at Hertha Berlin and also failed in a bid to buy Girondins Bordeaux. 'Football is passion, football is emotion, but it is also a multi-billion-euro business,' Kahn said in a Sky statement. 'It is important to me to analyse and contextualize the key topics and current developments in national and international football.' After the former Germany and Bayern star retired as a goalkeeper in 2008, he became a pundit for Germany's ZDF TV until he took over the running of Bayern in 2021. The 56-year-old lasted only two years in the job after the bungled firing of coach Julian Nagelsmann led the board to sack Kahn.
Los Angeles Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
What's next for PBS and NPR after Republicans strip funding?
Ken Burns has made more than 30 documentaries and won multiple Emmys. But without funding from public television, his educational programming such as 'The Civil War' and 'Baseball' might never have existed, he told 'PBS News Hour' in an interview Thursday. Even today, the acclaimed filmmaker whose works — including his upcoming project 'The American Revolution' — are broadcast on PBS, said his films get around 20% of their budgets from the Corp. for Public Broadcasting, the body Congress recently voted to defund. Projects that receive a higher percentage of their funding through public media 'just won't be able to be made,' Burns said. 'And so there'll be less representation by all the different kinds of filmmakers. People coming up will have an impossible time getting started.' The U.S. Senate this week passed the Trump administration's proposal to claw back $9 billion in federal funding previously allocated for foreign aid and public broadcasting, and the House of Representatives approved the package after midnight Friday, sending it to President Trump's desk. The Corp. for Public Broadcasting, which administers the funds for NPR radio stations and PBS TV affiliates, is on track to lose $1.1 billion that had previously been budgeted for the next two years. The impact of those cuts will be deeply felt across both NPR and PBS, leaders of both organizations told The Times. Layoffs and reduced programming are expected, and the blows will disproportionately strike smaller markets that rely more heavily on federal funding. 'This is going to hit hardest in the places that need it the most,' said Gabriel Kahn, a professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Stations in smaller markets are staffed significantly less than stations in larger cities, often because of the disparity in funding. The Corp. for Public Broadcasting acted as 'the great equalizer,' Kahn said, padding the budgets of smaller stations so they could continue operating. 'It's just going to be increasingly lonely out there as these voices, who were of the community and generally very well trusted, are going to disappear,' Kahn said. 'Because within a year, you're not going to be able to hear these things on the radio anymore in a lot of places.' The cuts fulfill a longtime dream of conservatives and libertarians, who bristle at the notion of public funds supporting media organizations, especially ones they view as left-leaning. Republicans have for decades called for cuts to public broadcasting because of the perceived liberal slant of its programming. Trump has called NPR and PBS government-funded 'left-wing propaganda.' But several prominent voices in media and politics were quick to call attention to the harm the cuts will have, especially on communities where the local stations rely heavily on federal funding. 'A PBS station is really like the public library. It's one of those important institutions that may be the only place where people have access to local news,' Burns said. 'There's a kind of sense of local accountability, and as news becomes nationalized and even internationalized, there's a loss there.' PBS President Paula Kerger expressed similar concerns. 'Many of our stations which provide access to free unique local programming and emergency alerts will now be forced to make hard decisions in the weeks and months ahead,' Kerger said in a statement Thursday. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, one of two Republicans to vote against the package, said she strongly opposes the cuts to public media in a statement after the vote. She referenced a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska this week that triggered a tsunami warning as an example of the public service stations provide. 'My colleagues are targeting NPR but will wind up hurting — and, over time, closing down — local radio stations that provide essential news, alerts and educational programming in Alaska and across the country.' Public media outlets in Southern California's urban areas, which can turn to wealthy locals for donations, are less dependent on federal funding than stations in smaller markets. But they will still feel an immediate loss. Washington, D.C.-based NPR has two major affiliates serving the Los Angeles area: LAist, or KPCC-FM (89.3), and KCRW-FM (89.9). LAist, based in Pasadena, was set to receive $1.7 million, about 4% of its annual budget. Alejandra Santamaria, president and chief executive of LAist, said the money is equivalent to 13 journalist positions at the local news operation. KCRW in Santa Monica was expecting $264,000 from the Corp. for Public Broadcasting. PBS SoCal, which operates member stations KOCE and KCET in Orange and Los Angeles counties, respectively, is facing a loss of $4.3 million in federal funding, according to Andy Russell, president and chief executive of the stations. Connie Leyva, executive director of KVCR Public Media in San Bernardino, which operates PBS and NPR affiliates, said earlier this week that the Senate action will mean losing $540,000, about 6% of its operating budget. Thus, she has to consider cutting five positions on an already lean staff. Kahn, the USC professor who is also the publisher and editor of Crosstown L.A., a nonprofit newsroom focused on local reporting and data journalism, said the cuts could have unintended consequences for Trump's own voters. 'The irony, of course, is that these are areas that generally support Trump with high margins, and they're are also areas that have the greatest allegiance to their local public radio station,' he said.
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Fight between goat antelope brothers at Montana zoo ends with one losing an eye
A zoo animal in Montana lost an eye after a fight with his older brother, zoo officials said. Griff, a Sichuan takin living at ZooMontana in Billings, had 'an altercation with his brother, Kahn,' zoo officials said in a July 12 post on Facebook. 'Our amazing team of veterinarians responded right away, and it was determined that Griff's right eye had sustained significant damage. Surgical removal of the eye was performed right away,' zoo officials said. Griff is recovering from the late June incident and doing well, according to zoo officials, who said that 'while dominance displays this time of year are quite normal for the takin brothers, we have made the decision to separate Griff and Kahn for the foreseeable future to prevent any further injury to either takin.' Takin are sometimes called goat antelopes. 'The takin looks to be a mix of a lot of their distant relatives like the musk ox (in size and shape) and sheep, especially the Barbary sheep (when it comes to their face),' zoo officials said, adding that while takin may not be 'widely known here, in China they are recognized as a national treasure. There is also a theory that the Beast from Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is based on the takin due to their similar features.' Griff was born in 2016 and came to the Montana zoo from Colorado in 2020, according to zoo officials. Kahn is a year older, and his forehead has a scar from sparring with Griff, zoo officials said.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
7 Low-Key Activities That Make Female Friendships Stronger Over Time, a Psychologist Says
7 Low-Key Activities That Make Female Friendships Stronger Over Time, a Psychologist Says originally appeared on Parade. It's no joke: making friends as an adult is hard. Between busy schedules and jobs and kids, it can be tough to make those meaningful connections. And when you've sparked with someone, then there's that time of getting to know each other and seeing if it's a friendship that might last. It's enough to make even the most secure person doubt themselves. And then there's the question of how to strengthen that friendship if you feel like it's a relationship worth exploring. You may think that you need to go all-out to make this friendship stick—tons of planning, worrying if they'll enjoy the activity—but you actually can go with something casual and low-key, which can take the pressure benefits are seemingly endless. As Gilly Kahn, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD, puts it, female friendships can be extremely fulfilling—that is, once you finally find one or more reliable, loyal and trustworthy friends. Related: 75 'Thank You for Being a Friend' Messages That Are Heartfelt and Sincere Dr. Kahn says that it can be easy to get lost in daily obligations and to lose track of 'watering the plants' of friendship. 'The problem with not tending to friendships is that then the friendship bond can become weaker over time, until the friendship may eventually dissolve. This is why intentionally scheduling in activities, calls or even texts with friends can be helpful,' she Open Up That Group Text! 250 Interesting Questions To Ask Your Friends When You're Bored This tried-and-true friendship-building activity can 'strengthen a female friendship because the activity provides an opportunity for both women to talk while also interacting face to face,' Dr. Kahn Maybe in your case, knowing that there will be structure in place will take the pressure off the friend date. Something like mini golf or getting a manicure provides a guaranteed activity.'I recently went to play indoor mini golf with my best friend, and I found this to be the perfect activity. It lends to catching up on life while also celebrating and praising the other person when she succeeds in the activity,' Dr. Kahn says. But maybe less structure feels pressure-free when it comes to getting together with a friend. Dr. Kahn says, 'Shopping is less structured than mini golf, so if you and/or your friend dislike structured activities, this can be a good choice. Walking and looking at items while shopping can encourage conversations about interests and personal lives. For example, your friend might walk into a store and mention that their partner loves that store, or walking by a children's store might start a conversation about the kids.' Related: Ask your friend to go for a walk outdoors, or go hiking or go to the beach. This is a particularly perfect activity if your friend lives nearby and you can meet in the middle or plan to walk your dogs or babies together.'I like this option because it can be planned quickly and on-the-fly (i.e., you can just text your friend and say, 'Hey, are you free to walk?'), which is perfect for busy women who are not too great at planning,' Dr. Kahn says. 'The nice thing about female friendships is that you really don't need to plan anything fancy for the bond to remain,' Dr. Kahn says. 'The most important thing is that you are giving you and your friend the chance to connect and talk, whether it is face to face or by phone. If you live near each other, you can absolutely just invite the other person over and enjoy a coffee, a glass of wine or any other treat together while catching up.' Maybe the idea of talking non-stop during an activity isn't all that appealing, particularly if you both identify as introverts. In this case, Dr. Kahn recommends going to a local park (or anywhere for that matter) and bringing along independent activities. Think: books you are independently reading, a journal or a Dr. Kahn advises engaging in a shared-interest activity that involves less talking (i.e., going to a museum, going to the park or the beach and bringing a book you are both reading simultaneously, going to the movies, etc.).Related: 250 Good Morning Messages for Friends To Start Their Day Out Right 'This really just depends on the preferences of each person in the friendship, the closeness or strength of the relationship and on geographical distance between friends,' Dr. Kahn explains. 'More generally though, I think that to really nurture a best friendship, you should aim to catch up at least every month, even if you are reaching out to make plans over the next couple weeks.' Up Next:Gilly Kahn, Ph.D., psychologist. 7 Low-Key Activities That Make Female Friendships Stronger Over Time, a Psychologist Says first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
