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Giants right-hander Landen Roupp knocked out of game by line drive
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp was carted off the field after he was hit by a line drive by Ramón Laureano of the San Diego Padres in the third inning Wednesday night. Roupp was hit on the back of his right thigh and the impact spun him part way around. His left knee then buckled and he went down to the ground face-first. He sat up and was holding his left knee as he was checked by a trainer before being loaded onto a cart. Joey Lucchesi replaced Roupp and allowed a three-run homer by Gavin Sheets that gave the Padres a 6-0 lead. ___ AP MLB:
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Ghana's Godwin Asediba wins the 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award
Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has won the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The investigative reporter, filmmaker and news anchor, who is the 10th recipient of the accolade, works with TV3 and 3FM in Ghana. His stories have also appeared on several international broadcasters. The 29-year-old often focuses on human-interest stories aiming to expose injustice and amplify the voices of marginalised communities. The award, now a decade old, was created to honour Dumor, a Ghanaian journalist and presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014. He had worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced narrative of Africa to the world, representing a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side. How Komla Dumor became the face of Africa WATCH: Komla Dumor's unique presenting style "Komla's legacy reminds us that African stories deserve to be told with depth, dignity and a fearless commitment to truth," Asediba said. Winning the award was not just a "personal milestone" for the Ghanaian but also "a call to carry forward the spirit of journalism that informs, inspires and transforms". The award judges said they were impressed by Asediba's investigative work and his unwavering belief in journalistic integrity. One story that he was particularly proud of was his investigation into one of Ghana's largest mortuaries that had been neglected, creating a public health risk. Asediba is now set to travel to London where he will spend three months working with BBC News teams across television, radio and online. He will also receive training and be mentored by leading BBC journalists. "Over the past decade, the Komla Dumor Award has helped nurture some of Africa's most talented journalists. It's been a privilege to watch them grow and make a lasting impact, both at the BBC and beyond," the BBC's regional director for Africa Juliet Njeri said. "This 10th anniversary stands as a powerful testament to Komla Dumor's enduring legacy: his passion for bold, authentic storytelling and championing African voices lives on." As part of the placement, Asediba will travel to a country in Africa to report on a story that will be broadcast to the BBC's global audiences. Previous award recipients are Rukia Bulle, Paa Kwesi Asare, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya, Victoria Rubadiri, Solomon Serwanjja, Waihiga Mwaura, Amina Yuguda, Didi Akinyelure and Nancy Kacungira, the inaugural winner. Last year, Bulle travelled to Senegal to report on the Baye Fall - a Muslim subgroup whose striking appearance makes them stand out. Other stories from BBC News Komla Dumor Award winners: Kenya's push to make 'boda-boda' motorbike taxis go electric How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change DR Congo's Hoja app helping keep Kinshasa taxi users safe Togolese innovators turn the world's junk into robots How air sensors are helping people fight pollution Scientists warn Lake Victoria is dying Brexit's bitter-sweet meaning for chocolate lovers - and Ivory Coast Leaving the UK and going 'home' to Ghana Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica BBC Africa podcasts Africa Daily Focus on Africa
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ASX 200 soars to record high
Australia's sharemarket has made history, surpassing 9000 points for the first time as a strong reporting season, interest rate cuts and subsided fears of global trade tensions send the market into record territory. During trading on Thursday, the ASX200 passed 9000 points for the first time in history. This comes just 13 months after passing 8000 points back in July 2024. IG market analyst Tony Sycamore told NewsWire a combination of a 'solid reporting season' and RBA interest rate cuts had offset fears of US President Donald Trump's tariffs smashing the local market. 'It's certainly a bellringing moment in terms of something to celebrate for the Australian stock market. It does herald another good gain and another record,' he said. During the run up to 9000 points, the ASX 200 was up for seven out of the eight preceding sessions, which is the best run since 2007. AMP chief economist and head of investment strategy Shane Oliver said the ASX 200 continues to 'shoot the lights out' on the back of a number of key economic tailwinds. 'The worst-case trade war scenarios now look less likely, global economic data remains mostly okay, profits are coming in stronger than expected globally and will likely pick up in Australia,' he said. Despite initial fears US President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs would smash global growth and markets, so far investors have climbed the 'wall of worry,' although it has not all been smooth sailing. On April 7 the local market lost $110bn, or 4 per cent, in a single day of trading. But markets quickly recovered in the weeks that followed as investors took the positives from Mr Trump going back to the negotiation table with key trading partners on tariffs. Dr Oliver said despite investors so far ignoring the tariff threat, there could still be some risks to the local market. 'The near term risk of a correction remains high as valuations are stretched, shares are getting technically overbought, the tariffs could still show up in weaker economic data and higher US inflation,' he said. Dr Oliver said the ASX 200 is also likely to gain on the back of interest rate cuts. 'The US Fed is looking likely to start cutting in September as tariffs impact inflation but by less than feared and the US labour market cools and other central banks including the RBA are continuing to cut rates,' he wrote in his latest economic note. Dr Oliver opined the RBA will gradually ease the cash rate from 3.60 to 2.85 per cent by mid 2026, with cash strapped mortgage holders getting rate cuts in November, February and May. Mr Sycamore said while local investors would celebrate passing 9000 points, it will likely need to pass 10,000 points to get international recognition. '10,000 still seems a long way away. 'It is something we are probably looking at more next year after we've assessed the impact of these tariffs and we know more fully the extent of interest rate cuts from the central bank,' Mr Sycamore said. The market analyst said when interest rate cuts have fully been factored in by mid next year, the ASX 200 will likely get a boost. 'When we look at interest rate cuts, during a period of lowering inflation and growth slowing down, they're generally supportive for markets.' Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen.
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Casey Schmitt's solo home run (8)
Casey Schmitt hits a solo home run to left field to put the Giants on the board in the top of the 4th
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Bikers flood Boston highway, one crashes into police cruiser during wild takeover
Chaos erupts as more than 100 bikers swarm a Boston highway, weaving through cars, ignoring traffic laws and colliding with police in Massachusetts on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (Sandy Poirier via Storyful)
