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A red-hot Djokovic eased to a 6-4 6-0 victory over Marco Cecchinato, avenging a surprise defeat against the Italian at the quarter-final stage of this year’s French Open. However, having needed three sets to see off Daniil Medvedev in the second round, Federer once again had to go the distance to reach the last eight, this time prevailing 6-3 2-6 6-4 at Roberto Bautista Agut’s expense. Del Potro, meanwhile, was forced to retire due to injury during his clash with Borna Coric, who will next face unseeded Australian Matthew Ebden - conqueror of Peter Gojowczyk - for a place in the last four....

World number one Djokovic lifted the trophy on Manolo Santana for the third time in his career, moving level with ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal – who Tsitsipas stunned in the semi-finals – on a record 33 ATP Masters 1000 triumphs. The Serbian felt he played his “best match” on the red dirt this year by overcoming the in-form Dominic Thiem in the final four and eighth seed Tsitsipas was unable to halt his march to glory, failing to force a single break point....

Rather than reaching out to a healthcare professional, however, many are turning to the internet for support and guidance. A survey, by the communications platform Sortlist, found that one in five social media users trust influencers more than health specialists. The results also found that 47 percent of the 1,000 respondents used social media as their primary health information source. However, this approach to achieving your dream body may be harmful, as the weight loss methods promoted are often quick fixes that aren’t sustainable....

One doesn’t need to be a basketball fan to enjoy their performances. As millions watched (the ratings were up 19 percent over last year) the finalists split the two games in Chicago, then traveled to L.A. where the Bulls won in overtime, 104-96. But what do scores and stats mean at a moment like this? In the NBA, these are the good old days.

For most of the MCU so far, those team-ups have been of members of the Avengers. The Guardians of the Galaxy exist, but typically work outside the main storyline. In Phase Four, however, with so many of the original characters present in the MCU gone, it does beg whether or not the Avengers are still a team, or whether another group of heroes could replace them. Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness even poses a potential alternative to the Avengers....

In fact, the supposed revelation of Professor X was so obvious, it almost seemed like Marvel wasn’t even making an attempt to hide his identity, or shock viewers with his resurgence when Doctor Strange 2 finally comes to theaters this May. By giving viewers just enough information to figure out who this character is, Marvel Studios might have been trying to prevent fans from letting the rumors about Doctor Strange 2 get any crazier than they already have....

At the end of the second quarter of the game, Tagovailoa was hit and tried to get back up but looked dazed as he stumbled multiple times. The central character of the movie Concussion (portrayed by Will Smith), Bennet Omalu, a neuropathologist, thinks Tagovailoa should never have been allowed to re-enter the game on Sunday and that the quarterback risked his life by coming back on the pitch. Omalu spoke with TMZ and said:...

Lyme disease—the most common insect-borne ailment in America, with roughly 20,000 cases diagnosed each year and more undetected—is transmitted mostly by a well-known pest, the deer tick. But the real culprit is something even nastier, a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that lives in the tick’s gut. When Borrelia infiltrates the human body, it can cause a suite of distinctive symptoms, most notably a flulike feeling and a red rash like a bull’s-eye....

The group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has obtained a financial disclosure report that shows McEnany and Fox News entered into an employment agreement on January 1. McEnany is said to have listed “employment agreement with Fox News, starting work in January” on her termination report on leaving her post at the White House. Asked whether Fox planned to hire the former White House staffer, a spokesperson told Newsweek: “Kayleigh McEnany is not currently an employee or contributor at Fox News....

The Serbian star, 31, usurped Emerson and Roger Federer with his seventh Melbourne crown courtesy of a 6-3 6-2 6-3 thrashing of Rafael Nadal in the final on Sunday. Djokovic was pictured with Australian greats Rod Laver, Frank Sedgman, Ken Rosewall and Emerson after his stunning victory. And the 15-time grand slam champion joked Emerson was far from happy to lose his record. “Mr Emerson said he’s p***** with me because I broke his record,” a smiling Djokovic told a news conference....

Djokovic beat Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) to claim his fourth Wimbledon men’s singles crown on Sunday, launching him 11 places to 10th in the rankings, ending an eight months top 10 exile. South African surprise finalist Anderson, 32, moved up three places to fifth in the rankings. Serb Djokovic, whose last stay in the top 10 dates back to October 2017, is hoping his 13th grand slam title will mark a turning point after a difficult two years marked by loss of motivation, personal issues and niggling injuries....

The Serb outlasted Federer in just over three hours to prevail 7-6 (8/6), 5-7, 7-6 (7/3). He will meet Russia’s Karen Khachanov in Sunday’s final as he looks to pull level with Rafael Nadal on 33 career Masters titles. Djokovic, who will replace an injury-plagued Nadal at the top of the rankings on Monday, now leads Federer 25-22 overall and has not lost to the Swiss since 2015. “Novak is obviously on a roll....

One family recently credited a DNA test from the family tree site MyHeritage for their upcoming reunion. Suzy Fraser, 64, of Australia, discovered that she was adopted when she was just 5 years old. Suzy told Newsweek: “You’d always be told you were special, but my parents wanted a boy, so when they adopted me it wasn’t that crash hot. They got their son five years later, but I always had that urge to find my family....

In recent years, the increased use of pneumonia vaccines, particularly among older people, has led to an 8% reduction in the numbers of deaths since 1999. With that being said, only around 65% of those at high risk have been properly vaccinated. In many cases, people are unsure whether they need the vaccine or which type of pneumonia it is meant to prevent. Others are not even aware a vaccine exists....

The lab study evaluated and compared the strength of antibody response in people who were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine and in people who received a Pfizer booster after one month and four months, respectively. Researchers found that for people who received two Pfizer doses, the antibody titer levels against Omicron were low, but a booster shot restored the antibody response. Four months after a booster, the titer levels had declined but remained more protective against the variant than only having two doses....

However, the Harry Potter universe isn’t just about spells and potions. Magical creatures play a crucial role here, and an entire movie was dedicated to exploring them. Hogwarts Legacy’s reveal trailer showcased a dozen magical animals. Hogwarts Legacy: 12 creatures that will make an appearance 12) Spiders Not just any kind of spider, but the Acromantula. Rubeus Hagrid kept one as a pet, which later escaped and lived in hiding inside the Forbidden Forest....

Forbidden West is said to have taken place six months after the events of Zero Dawn. Like in the first game, players control a young hunter named Aloy in a dangerous post-apocalyptic world. Several characters return from Zero Dawn, and there are numerous mentions of what took place in the game. It is safe to say that players should make it through Zero Dawn before Horizon Forbidden West. Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer’s opinions....

What Is a Retweet? A retweet is an integral Twitter function. It was once jargon used by Twitter users and is now a permanent action in the social media platform’s interface. To retweet is to re-post what someone else tweets. Before Twitter built the functionality into its interface, users would manually retweet by adding the letters “RT” into their message. The reason why someone retweets is to share something they think is worth sharing with their followers....

Two calls in the final moments came to define the game when a close out of bounds play went against the Clippers and Chris Paul was called for a foul as Russell Westbrook attempted a 3-pointer. Westbrook knocked down all three free throws and the Thunder won, 105-104. MORE: Game 5 ends in chaos | Wall breaks shooting slump | West in photos All of this left Clippers coach Doc Rivers in a foul mood, and he made sure to release every ounce of anger in his body....