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One of the most talked-about topics in football is history. Fans of clubs with rich historical backgrounds flaunt the past with great pride and seem to exude a vibe of superiority over clubs that have only recently made their names in the echelons of giants. Among them, along with the likes of Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Bayern Munich, a club from England stands tall and is regarded as the one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport: Liverpool Football Club....

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As he returned to the sideline after one of his three total touchdowns Sunday night, Mahomes counted to 10 on his fingers, an apparent nod to the No. 10 spot from which the Chiefs (11-4) drafted him. The reigning league MVP was 23 for 33 for 251 yards and two scores through the air. MORE: Watch select NFL games live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) The Chiefs’ first drive of the night went 82 yards and lasted nearly eight minutes, ending with Mahomes’ scrambling into the end zone from 14 yards out....

He was out with his parents at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester Hills, Michigan. His mother, Mary Gagnon told MLive that he was on a quest to find “a dragon’s tooth.” Sure enough, Julian called out to his parents that he found a dragon’s tooth as he was wading through a creek at the park. His parents allowed him to bring it home with them and MLive reported that after taking a closer look at the so-called “dragon’s tooth,” they found that the discovery felt like a real tooth of some kind....

The Child Tax Credit is part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed earlier this year. Families can receive as much as $3,600 for each child under the age of 6, and the advance tax credit payments will be $3,000 annually per child between 6 and 17. Parents have the option of requesting to receive the payments in one large check. Otherwise, should they not take any action regarding the tax credit payments, they will receive monthly payments on or around the 15th of each month, beginning in July....

During the meeting held in the Malaysian capital, the AFC Competitions Committee announced that the AFC had received expressions of interest from China, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand by the deadline of March 31, 2016 to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2023, reports Xinhua. “The AFC will now send out the Bidding Agreement and the Host Candidate Questionnaire and seek government guarantees and legal opinion on the bids,” it said....

The safe haven offer is the latest by Biden’s administration in response to Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Beijing has suspended an extradition treaty with Hong Kong and other special treatment not extended to the rest of China. It also imposed visa bans on Hong Kong and Chinese officials and cutting them off from the U.S. financial system. The ministry said the U.S. was “weaving lies and slandering Hong Kong’s national security laws, blatantly beautifying the anti-China chaos in Hong Kong, and presumptuously offering the so-called ‘safe haven....

The opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Olympics is set for Friday, but even with Beijing’s “closed-loop” system, 17 COVID cases were reported in the area Wednesday, with an average of 31 new daily cases in the capital city over the past three days, the Associated Press reported. The closed-loop system was designed to keep Olympic athletes, sports officials and workers contained in a specific area. The zone prevents the public from entering and participants from leaving to reduce the spread of COVID to the general public....

Recently, China announced its crackdown on cryptocurrency mining. Many gamers speculated that would actually lead to increased GPU availability. But now, it seems that there is another hurdle to overcome in search of the coveted PC component. The crackdown will inevitably be beneficial to gamers in the future, but the Chinese government recently made another decision that may hamper PC enthusiasts in the present. RELATED: Nvidia RTX 3000 GPU Scalpers Have Made an Absurd Profit...

A top adversary of the United States, China’s buildup of its nuclear arsenal raised concerns among U.S. officials. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Thomas Bussiere, who oversees America’s arsenal, warned that China’s rapid development was no longer aligned with public comments that Beijing’s goal was a minimum nuclear deterrent and said in a few years, the nuclear threat presented by China could exceed that of Russia’s. Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Global Times, accused Bussiere of seeking to “sow discord” between Russia and China by implying Russia should be concerned about China’s nuclear capabilities....

In its political strategy in Hong Kong, the Communist Party of China (CCP) is in the middle of committing a grave mistake. Their errors stem from a misunderstanding of the situation they are in and an underestimation of the people of Hong Kong. The survival of Hong Kong now depends on removing the two key things obstacles any progress: the violence of the police and the refusal of the CCP to admit that this not a simple insurrection but a complex political problem, for which the CCP has to take full responsibility....

Zheng of China stayed steady and patient to capture her first career singles title, beating Belarusian Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic on Sunday. “It brings out so much confidence,” Zheng said. “I wasn’t winning and this week I beat many seeds. This gives me confidence but still I’m just going to play my tennis.” Zheng, who is ranked 55th and played one more match than Sabalenka to reach Sunday’s championship, topped three seeded players on the way to her second career final and then another for her first victory at age 25....

Speaking at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council on Wednesday, U.S. Naval Operations Chief Admiral Michael Gilday discussed his force’s preparation for a potential conflict erupting in the Taiwan Strait, where Chinese President Xi Jinping has long vowed to reunite the mainland with the self-ruling island over which Beijing claims sovereignty. Having told Congress last year that a Chinese effort to take the disputed island by force could take place by 2027, known as the “Davidson window” after retired U....

The Global Times, which is published by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, shared the opinion article on Friday after U.S. military officials have increasingly warned about China’s threat to Taiwan’s autonomy. The editorial highlighted remarks from U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, who expressed concern this past week about the “rapid expansion” of China’s navy. Taiwan, an island nation, is claimed by China under its “one country, two systems” constitutional principle....

Pelosi is expected to land in Taiwan Tuesday evening, according to local news reports. The visit has not yet been confirmed by the United States. China has warned the U.S. that it “will not sit idly” if Pelosi visits the island as it continues to argue Taiwan is a part of its country under its “One China Principle.” The video of the PLA was initially shared on state media sites on Monday evening....

BGI Group, China’s largest genetics company, approached a number of states last year offering COVID testing and laboratories. But beware of the Chinese bearing gifts. The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) funds BGI Group, which runs China National GeneBank, a giant DNA database. While most U.S. states rebuffed the “generosity,” testing supplies were used in at least one state. Intelligence experts recently warned that Chinese companies also try to obtain personal data, including DNA, through partnerships or investments in U....

Typically this time of year would be one of the busiest seasons for people to be flooding the streets and local businesses. However, many cities have become virtual ghost towns with barely anyone passing through the mandatory health checks throughout the towns. Due to the severity of the Coronavirus and the rise of quarantines, several citizens are turning to video games to meet up with friends and family online....

National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan’s defense developer, issued notices of the weapons evaluations last month. The tests are taking place in the waters southeast of Taiwan between April 7 and 9, with a second round planned from April 13 to 16. According to Taipei’s Central News Agency (CNA), the first of two Chinese vessels, Type 054A frigate Yuncheng, was detected early Tuesday as it traveled north about 70 nautical miles off Taiwan’s outlying Orchid Island....

Rome, April 25 (IANS): AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is preparing to weigh up two separate offers for the football club that could see a majority stake in the Italian Serie A giants sold to either a Thai or Hong Kong businessman. Speculation surrounding the eventual sale of the seven-time European champions has intensified in the past year amid the club’s struggle to keep up with the pace in Serie A, and their recurring failure to qualify for European tournaments, reports Xinhua....

The Global Times referred to a Financial Times report from Friday saying that President Joe Biden’s administration is considering allowing the office to change its name from the “Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office” (TECRO) to the “Taiwan Representative Office.” The Chinese paper warned such a change would seriously anger Beijing and provoke a “severe” military and economic response: “If the U.S. and the Taiwan island change the names, they are suspected of touching the red line of China’s Anti-Secession Law, and the Chinese mainland will have to take severe economic and military measures to combat the arrogance of the U....