12 days ago
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polanskysecretly welcomed their first child into the world together recently.
On September 11, the couple, who have been engaged since 2024, were spotted taking a relaxing stroll in Northern California, alongside her agent Alexandra Trustman.
The singer was seen holding their newborn baby close to her in a beige baby sling across her chest.
The duo recently welcomed their first child (@ Getty Images)
The star kept her look casual with white sweatpants, a cozy gray cardigan, black shades and a low bun.
#baby #september
On September 11, the couple, who have been engaged since 2024, were spotted taking a relaxing stroll in Northern California, alongside her agent Alexandra Trustman.
The singer was seen holding their newborn baby close to her in a beige baby sling across her chest.
The duo recently welcomed their first child (@ Getty Images)
The star kept her look casual with white sweatpants, a cozy gray cardigan, black shades and a low bun.
#baby #september
14 days ago
Alexandra Leclerc will be welcoming her bundle of joy in a few short months with her F1 husband, Charles, and we could not be more impressed with her maternity wardrobe.
The 26-year-old mother-to-be turned the streets of Madrid into her runway as she stepped onto the sidelines of the Spanish Grand Prix in a newspaper-inspired Dior dress made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker's iconic leading role in ******* and the City, Carrie Bradshaw.
Alexandra was a vision in the dress previously worn by Sarah Jessica Parker (@ Getty Images)
The piece from the 2000 fall/winter archives of John Galliano looked spectacular on the influencer, who paired the famous mini-dress with the lambskin Mini Lady Dior bag in powder blue and black peep-toe mules.
As for her glam for the occasion, Alexandra wore her iconic raven tresses - which looked glossier than ever - styled with an elegant, face-framing bouncy blow-dry, her tresses cascading past her shoulders.
#sarah #famous
The 26-year-old mother-to-be turned the streets of Madrid into her runway as she stepped onto the sidelines of the Spanish Grand Prix in a newspaper-inspired Dior dress made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker's iconic leading role in ******* and the City, Carrie Bradshaw.
Alexandra was a vision in the dress previously worn by Sarah Jessica Parker (@ Getty Images)
The piece from the 2000 fall/winter archives of John Galliano looked spectacular on the influencer, who paired the famous mini-dress with the lambskin Mini Lady Dior bag in powder blue and black peep-toe mules.
As for her glam for the occasion, Alexandra wore her iconic raven tresses - which looked glossier than ever - styled with an elegant, face-framing bouncy blow-dry, her tresses cascading past her shoulders.
#sarah #famous
15 days ago
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Alexandra Leclerc has become one of Formula 1's most recognizable fashion figures, but she built a public identity far beyond being Charles Leclerc's wife. The Monaco-based influencer, art history student, and fashion collaborator first appeared alongside the Ferrari driver in 2023, and since then, she's become a regular fixture at race weekends, fashion shows, and luxury brand events.
In February 2026, the couple officially tied the knot during a civil ceremony in Monaco after nearly three years together.
Here's everything to know about Alexandra and her relationship with the Formula 1 star.
Alexandra was born in Calais, France, in June 2001 and has Mexican, Argentinian, and French heritage. She later studied art history at L'École du Louvre in Paris, specializing in 20th century art.
#hearst
Alexandra Leclerc has become one of Formula 1's most recognizable fashion figures, but she built a public identity far beyond being Charles Leclerc's wife. The Monaco-based influencer, art history student, and fashion collaborator first appeared alongside the Ferrari driver in 2023, and since then, she's become a regular fixture at race weekends, fashion shows, and luxury brand events.
In February 2026, the couple officially tied the knot during a civil ceremony in Monaco after nearly three years together.
Here's everything to know about Alexandra and her relationship with the Formula 1 star.
Alexandra was born in Calais, France, in June 2001 and has Mexican, Argentinian, and French heritage. She later studied art history at L'École du Louvre in Paris, specializing in 20th century art.
#hearst
15 days ago
Alexandra Eala aced her New York Fashion Week debut on Thursday night and during the day on Friday with appearances at Tory Burch and Michael Kors' respective spring 2027 ready-to-wear presentations.
The rising Filipino tennis star made her official debut at Tory Burch's show on Thursday night. Sporting a long-sleeve jacket in bold strawberry red with black ****** ons running down the front placket, the look was twee and tailored.
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The rising Filipino tennis star made her official debut at Tory Burch's show on Thursday night. Sporting a long-sleeve jacket in bold strawberry red with black ****** ons running down the front placket, the look was twee and tailored.
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15 days ago
Alexandra Leclerc, who wed Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc on Feb. 28, was photographed wearing Christian Dior's iconic newspaper dress designed by John Galliano that debuted in the Fall/Winter 2000 collection
The dress was at first controversial but then embraced in pop culture when it was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in ****** and the City
Dior's 26-year-old design was previously worn by Jenna Ortega on the red carpet
Read all about it!
Carrie Bradshaw's famous newspaper dress, featured in season 3 of ****** and the City (and later the film ****** and the City 2), was revived once more, but in an unexpected location: the sidelines of the Spanish Grand Prix.
#formula #charles #christian
The dress was at first controversial but then embraced in pop culture when it was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in ****** and the City
Dior's 26-year-old design was previously worn by Jenna Ortega on the red carpet
Read all about it!
Carrie Bradshaw's famous newspaper dress, featured in season 3 of ****** and the City (and later the film ****** and the City 2), was revived once more, but in an unexpected location: the sidelines of the Spanish Grand Prix.
#formula #charles #christian
15 days ago
President Donald Trump hasn't been permitted to drive on public roads since taking office in 2016, in accordance with long-standing Secret Service protocols. These rules, introduced after the **** assination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, prohibit both the president and vice president from driving themselves — even after they leave office.
HELLO!'s US Royal News Correspondent Alexandra Hurtado shared her expert insight into the topic. "After becoming president in 2017, President Trump himself said he liked to drive, but could no longer do so. While he may have given up the driver's seat of a car, he has been seen during his presidency behind the wheel of a golf cart," she shared.
Like all modern U.S. presidents, Trump was chauffeured in "The Beast," a heavily armored Cadillac limousine. Despite no longer getting behind the wheel, Trump has maintained an impressive car collection over the years, featuring luxury brands such as Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini. **** O! takes a closer look at the luxury cars Donald Trump has owned over the years.
Donald Trump sat with his grandson in The Beast (@ Instagram)
Just before his first election in 2016, Trump was spotted behind the wheel of a brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom – a fitting choice for someone with a taste for luxury. Decades earlier, he also owned a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, believed to be one of the first cars he ever purchased. According to reports, he would take it out for a spin on special occasions, making it a cherished piece in his early collection.
#rolls #wheel #hello
HELLO!'s US Royal News Correspondent Alexandra Hurtado shared her expert insight into the topic. "After becoming president in 2017, President Trump himself said he liked to drive, but could no longer do so. While he may have given up the driver's seat of a car, he has been seen during his presidency behind the wheel of a golf cart," she shared.
Like all modern U.S. presidents, Trump was chauffeured in "The Beast," a heavily armored Cadillac limousine. Despite no longer getting behind the wheel, Trump has maintained an impressive car collection over the years, featuring luxury brands such as Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini. **** O! takes a closer look at the luxury cars Donald Trump has owned over the years.
Donald Trump sat with his grandson in The Beast (@ Instagram)
Just before his first election in 2016, Trump was spotted behind the wheel of a brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom – a fitting choice for someone with a taste for luxury. Decades earlier, he also owned a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, believed to be one of the first cars he ever purchased. According to reports, he would take it out for a spin on special occasions, making it a cherished piece in his early collection.
#rolls #wheel #hello
16 days ago
IG Wealth Management and Goldman Sachs ******* et Management have entered a partnership, covering a range of investment portfolios.
The arrangement links IG's financial planning operations with Goldman Sachs ******* et Management's investment management capabilities.
The firms are intended to give IG clients and retail investors in Canada access to diversified strategies spanning equities, fixed income and alternative ******* ets, using approaches previously used by institutional investors.
Goldman Sachs ******* et Management global head and multi-asset solutions co-chief investment officer and portfolio manager Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo said: "We believe a modern approach to ******* et allocation, dynamic investment strategies, robust risk management processes and well-diversified portfolios help clients achieve their objectives across market environments.
"We are excited to partner with IG to bring the capabilities of our Multi-Asset Solutions team to IG's clients across Canada."
#goldman #sachs #canada #portfolios
The arrangement links IG's financial planning operations with Goldman Sachs ******* et Management's investment management capabilities.
The firms are intended to give IG clients and retail investors in Canada access to diversified strategies spanning equities, fixed income and alternative ******* ets, using approaches previously used by institutional investors.
Goldman Sachs ******* et Management global head and multi-asset solutions co-chief investment officer and portfolio manager Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo said: "We believe a modern approach to ******* et allocation, dynamic investment strategies, robust risk management processes and well-diversified portfolios help clients achieve their objectives across market environments.
"We are excited to partner with IG to bring the capabilities of our Multi-Asset Solutions team to IG's clients across Canada."
#goldman #sachs #canada #portfolios
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18 days ago
With hours to go before heads of state and royal houses from around the world bid farewell with full honors to King Harald, who died on August 28 at the age of 89, Queen Sonja has appeared in a moving new image.
The photograph, shared by the Norwegian Royal Family, demonstrates the depth of the couple's enduring 58 year-love story.
Queen Sonja of Norway has appeared in a moving new image (@ Det kongelige hoff)
The images show Queen Sonja, dressed in mourning attire, standing before the body of her husband, which lies in state in the chapel of rest set up in the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The grieving Queen appears serene, with her hands clasped and wearing a large Maltese cross brooch that belonged to Queen Maud of Norway. The jewel first belonged to Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, Maud's mother, and from there passed to the Scandinavian Royal Family.
#queen #king
The photograph, shared by the Norwegian Royal Family, demonstrates the depth of the couple's enduring 58 year-love story.
Queen Sonja of Norway has appeared in a moving new image (@ Det kongelige hoff)
The images show Queen Sonja, dressed in mourning attire, standing before the body of her husband, which lies in state in the chapel of rest set up in the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The grieving Queen appears serene, with her hands clasped and wearing a large Maltese cross brooch that belonged to Queen Maud of Norway. The jewel first belonged to Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, Maud's mother, and from there passed to the Scandinavian Royal Family.
#queen #king
20 days ago
Not to be outdone by young American Iva Jovic's marathon win on Saturday, 20-year-old Learner Tien produced his own tennis magic with a five set win over Jakub Mensik at the 2026 US Open.
Tien is coached by another former young tennis superstar, 1989 French Open winner Michael Chang. He etches himself in tennis history by being the youngest American man to make it to the US Open fourth round since Andy Roddick in 2002, a year before Roddick won his US Open ******* le.
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He is not always the first of the 21-and-under generation that comes to mind among his peers: Arthur Fils, Joao Fonseca, and Mensik.
However, his game continues to improve, and Tien is becoming elite and beloved among his peers and fans.
#open #tennis #american #year
Tien is coached by another former young tennis superstar, 1989 French Open winner Michael Chang. He etches himself in tennis history by being the youngest American man to make it to the US Open fourth round since Andy Roddick in 2002, a year before Roddick won his US Open ******* le.
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He is not always the first of the 21-and-under generation that comes to mind among his peers: Arthur Fils, Joao Fonseca, and Mensik.
However, his game continues to improve, and Tien is becoming elite and beloved among his peers and fans.
#open #tennis #american #year
24 days ago
NEW YORK — During the fourth game of Alexandra Eala's first-round match at the US Open, a long point unfolded that drew gasps and cheers with increasing frequency. By the time Eala sent a passing shot by American Mary Stoiana to finish it off, it had built to a full roar.
Chair umpire Marijana Veljovic was not amused.
"Please," she warned the crowd. "Out of respect for both players, keep your voices down."
As Eala has risen up the rankings this season to the point where she's a fringe contender for the US Open ***** le, fan etiquette has become a topic around her matches. As the first significant tennis player from the Philippines, she has drawn remarkable crowds from one tournament to the next, filled largely with people who are new to the sport and not steeped in the customs of when to cheer and when to be quiet.
It has created some insane atmospheres at otherwise sleepy tennis tournaments. It has also rankled some opponents, or at least made them uncomfortable. After losing to Eala in a final earlier this summer in Washington, D.C., in front of a heavily partisan crowd, American Jessica Pegula acknowledged it was like playing a road game.
#alexandra
Chair umpire Marijana Veljovic was not amused.
"Please," she warned the crowd. "Out of respect for both players, keep your voices down."
As Eala has risen up the rankings this season to the point where she's a fringe contender for the US Open ***** le, fan etiquette has become a topic around her matches. As the first significant tennis player from the Philippines, she has drawn remarkable crowds from one tournament to the next, filled largely with people who are new to the sport and not steeped in the customs of when to cheer and when to be quiet.
It has created some insane atmospheres at otherwise sleepy tennis tournaments. It has also rankled some opponents, or at least made them uncomfortable. After losing to Eala in a final earlier this summer in Washington, D.C., in front of a heavily partisan crowd, American Jessica Pegula acknowledged it was like playing a road game.
#alexandra
25 days ago
Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam ***** le at the French Open this year, and now the US Open top seed is eager for another crack at the Slam that got away.
Germany's Zverev led Dominic Thiem by two sets to love in the 2020 US Open final and came away empty-handed. It would be six years before he finally hoisted a major trophy at Roland Garros.
"I still feel like I should have won in 2020, that doesn't change," Zverev said as he looked forward to his first-round clash with Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
Women's Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina, closing in on Aryna Sabalenka's number one world ranking, fourth-seeded American Coco Gauff and rising Philippines star Alexandra Eala are also in action as the first round concludes on Tuesday.
AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on Day 3 of the US Open:
#first #round #french #dominic
Germany's Zverev led Dominic Thiem by two sets to love in the 2020 US Open final and came away empty-handed. It would be six years before he finally hoisted a major trophy at Roland Garros.
"I still feel like I should have won in 2020, that doesn't change," Zverev said as he looked forward to his first-round clash with Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
Women's Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina, closing in on Aryna Sabalenka's number one world ranking, fourth-seeded American Coco Gauff and rising Philippines star Alexandra Eala are also in action as the first round concludes on Tuesday.
AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on Day 3 of the US Open:
#first #round #french #dominic
28 days ago
Alexandra Eala's star continues to rise in the world of tennis, and her representation is sure that monetary success is sure to follow.
Alex Eala is one of the most talked about stars in tennis heading into the 2026 US Open. She is being spoken about as a potential contender to win her first Grand Slam championship.
Eala's rise has been quite rapid and there are serious expectations placed on her by fans. This also has something to do with her passionate following in her home country of the Philippines.
The expectations may be difficult to deal with, but that fandom also has huge perks. And Eala's agent recently discussed her incredible earning potential.
Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images
#open #grand
Alex Eala is one of the most talked about stars in tennis heading into the 2026 US Open. She is being spoken about as a potential contender to win her first Grand Slam championship.
Eala's rise has been quite rapid and there are serious expectations placed on her by fans. This also has something to do with her passionate following in her home country of the Philippines.
The expectations may be difficult to deal with, but that fandom also has huge perks. And Eala's agent recently discussed her incredible earning potential.
Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images
#open #grand
29 days ago
Good friends and rising tennis stars Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala were entertaining a crowded Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night as part of the "Stars of the Open" US Open exhibition.
In the middle of the set, Jovic and Eala were spotted talking for an extensive period during a changeover.
When Jovic was asked by Andrea Petkovic what the discussion was about, she replied that the duo was plotting something.
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The well-planned surprise involved bring their dads on the court.
#arthur #thursday
In the middle of the set, Jovic and Eala were spotted talking for an extensive period during a changeover.
When Jovic was asked by Andrea Petkovic what the discussion was about, she replied that the duo was plotting something.
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The well-planned surprise involved bring their dads on the court.
#arthur #thursday
1 month ago
Busy Phillips, 47, revealed she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in February, telling People that she's experienced "the weirdest six months of my life" after undergoing two surgeries.
"I'm grateful that I'm alive," Phillips shared as she recovers from a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, which is found in only 1,100 to 1,300 people per year in the U.S., according to her neuro-oncologist, Dr. Alexandra Miller.
Phillips noted that after one of her trusted sources, Dr. Orrin Devinsky, a neurologist at NYU Langone, reviewed her MRI, the reality of her condition set in.
"'This is a real tumor, and it's inside your brain. And, Busy, it's got to come out,'" Philipps recalled Devinsky telling her on the phone. "I was hyperventilating and trying to breathe."
After her surgery on March 2, a mass in her brain measuring 2.6 centimeters was removed and biopsied.
#brain #devinsky #telling
"I'm grateful that I'm alive," Phillips shared as she recovers from a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, which is found in only 1,100 to 1,300 people per year in the U.S., according to her neuro-oncologist, Dr. Alexandra Miller.
Phillips noted that after one of her trusted sources, Dr. Orrin Devinsky, a neurologist at NYU Langone, reviewed her MRI, the reality of her condition set in.
"'This is a real tumor, and it's inside your brain. And, Busy, it's got to come out,'" Philipps recalled Devinsky telling her on the phone. "I was hyperventilating and trying to breathe."
After her surgery on March 2, a mass in her brain measuring 2.6 centimeters was removed and biopsied.
#brain #devinsky #telling
1 month ago
American tennis star Jessica Pegula is gearing up for the 2026 US Open after reaching the finals in two of her last three tournaments this season.
Pegula fell to rising star Alexandra Eala at the Citi Open in Washington, DC earlier this month, before falling to former doubles partner Coco Gauff at the Cincinnati Open last weekend. With a string of impressive showings, Pegula could be primed for a deep run in Queens, New York.
While we have to wait to see how well Pegula performs over the next two weeks, we at least know that she will look good when she hits the court.
Pegula suited up for mixed doubles at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this week and provided fans with a look at her Adidas kit for the 2026 US Open.
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#pegula
Pegula fell to rising star Alexandra Eala at the Citi Open in Washington, DC earlier this month, before falling to former doubles partner Coco Gauff at the Cincinnati Open last weekend. With a string of impressive showings, Pegula could be primed for a deep run in Queens, New York.
While we have to wait to see how well Pegula performs over the next two weeks, we at least know that she will look good when she hits the court.
Pegula suited up for mixed doubles at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this week and provided fans with a look at her Adidas kit for the 2026 US Open.
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#pegula
1 month ago
Roger Federer's enduring popularity was on full display as he returned to the court at the US Open, delighting a packed crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Taking on Andy Roddick before featuring in a star-studded doubles clash, the 20-time Grand Slam champion stole the show with his "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York" exhibition. Among those in attendance were Federer's family and several high-profile tennis stars.
Ahead of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 29, Federer arrived at the US Open, a tournament where he enjoyed some of the most memorable moments of his legendary career.
On Tuesday, August 25, the former world No. 1 delighted fans by taking on Roddick, reviving their iconic rivalry 14 years after their last tour-level encounter. Federer enjoyed special support in the crowd for the match, with his parents, Robert and Lynette, wife, Mirka, and twin daughters, Myla Rose and Charlene, as well as twin sons, Leo and Lenny, in attendance.
The tennis world also refused to miss the opportunity to see Federer back on the court, with Alexandra Eala, Casper Ruud, and Felix Auger-Aliassime and his wife, Nina, taking the stands. They were joined by acclaimed songwriter and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.
#tennis #Roger #roddick #court
Taking on Andy Roddick before featuring in a star-studded doubles clash, the 20-time Grand Slam champion stole the show with his "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York" exhibition. Among those in attendance were Federer's family and several high-profile tennis stars.
Ahead of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 29, Federer arrived at the US Open, a tournament where he enjoyed some of the most memorable moments of his legendary career.
On Tuesday, August 25, the former world No. 1 delighted fans by taking on Roddick, reviving their iconic rivalry 14 years after their last tour-level encounter. Federer enjoyed special support in the crowd for the match, with his parents, Robert and Lynette, wife, Mirka, and twin daughters, Myla Rose and Charlene, as well as twin sons, Leo and Lenny, in attendance.
The tennis world also refused to miss the opportunity to see Federer back on the court, with Alexandra Eala, Casper Ruud, and Felix Auger-Aliassime and his wife, Nina, taking the stands. They were joined by acclaimed songwriter and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.
#tennis #Roger #roddick #court
1 month ago
By Alexandra Alper
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies.
Congress approved a law in 2018 banning Americans from providing support to foreign military intelligence agencies but leaving the door open to such aid for similar civilian-led organizations. In 2019, Reuters revealed the United Arab Emirates had hired over a dozen former U.S. intelligence operatives to hack dissidents, journalists, and Americans, shining a spotlight on the issue.
Rules implementing a 2022 congressional measure to bolster controls have not yet been finalized, leaving "glaring loopholes that harm U.S. national security and foreign policy interests," Democratic Senator Ron Wyden and Republican John Cornyn wrote in a letter addressed to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
"Foreign intelligence agencies in many countries can still legally hire consultants in the United States and buy advanced U.S. surveillance, cyber, and artificial intelligence technology, for use in their intelligence operations to target Americans, and operate against American national security and foreign policy interests," the senators wrote in the letter dated Tuesday.
#intelligence #foreign #americans #tuesday
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies.
Congress approved a law in 2018 banning Americans from providing support to foreign military intelligence agencies but leaving the door open to such aid for similar civilian-led organizations. In 2019, Reuters revealed the United Arab Emirates had hired over a dozen former U.S. intelligence operatives to hack dissidents, journalists, and Americans, shining a spotlight on the issue.
Rules implementing a 2022 congressional measure to bolster controls have not yet been finalized, leaving "glaring loopholes that harm U.S. national security and foreign policy interests," Democratic Senator Ron Wyden and Republican John Cornyn wrote in a letter addressed to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
"Foreign intelligence agencies in many countries can still legally hire consultants in the United States and buy advanced U.S. surveillance, cyber, and artificial intelligence technology, for use in their intelligence operations to target Americans, and operate against American national security and foreign policy interests," the senators wrote in the letter dated Tuesday.
#intelligence #foreign #americans #tuesday
1 month ago
No fewer than five new signings made their competitive debuts for the Black and Yellows in the starting lineup: Jacqueline Meißner and Lara Schmidt bolstered the defense, Ricarda Walkling played in central midfield, while Ramona Maier and captain Alexandra Popp featured on the attack. Head coach Markus Högner went all out on offense with the forward quartet of Maier, Popp, Schumacher, and Enderle – together, they had scored 20 goals in the six preseason matches.
Amid the exuberant atmosphere at Rote Erde Stadium, the Borussia women dominated the match from the start. The team created its first dangerous scoring chance in the fifth minute after a cross to Jacqueline Meißner. The low cross found Ramona Maier, whose low shot was cleared for a corner by the Bielefeld goalkeeper. In the minutes that followed, the BVB Women repeatedly combined down the right flank to penetrate the Bielefeld penalty area – Arminia goalkeeper Johanna Wende was also able to parry two more shots by Maier (10th, 20th).
The match turned into a test of patience for the BVB Women; the visitors from Bielefeld retreated deeper and deeper in front of their own goal as the half progressed. Alex Popp covered the entire width of the field, often dropping deeper during build-up play to distribute the ball in the center. The captain was rewarded for her efforts in the 38th minute when she powered a cross from Enderle into the Bielefeld goal with a header to give her team a 1–0 halftime lead.
The Borussia women continued to focus on counter-pressing in the second half, immediately regaining possession and launching a focused build-up. The BVB Women created their first offensive opportunities of the second half through a low free kick by Schumacher (51st') and a shot by Sara Ito following a corner (52nd). In the 60th minute, the Borussia women had their next shot on goal when Alex Popp broke through, but the visitors' in-form goalkeeper deflected the ball around the post. At the other end, the alert Jacqueline Meißner successfully tackled one of Bielefeld's few forays forward (71st minute).
The closing stages briefly brought some frantic action to a match in which the BVB Women, despite their narrow lead, kept pushing forward relentlessly. Relief came in the 82nd minute: BVB's captain once again converted a sharply taken corner kick by Schumacher. Alex Popp rose highest at the near post and headed the ball into the near corner to make it 2–0. The much-celebrated finishing touch came from the two substitutes, Steenwijk and Leubner, who had only just come on: Ronja Leubner confidently finished off a through ball played with the outside of the foot by Jenske Steenwijk to seal the 3–0 final score.
#popp #borussia #alex
Amid the exuberant atmosphere at Rote Erde Stadium, the Borussia women dominated the match from the start. The team created its first dangerous scoring chance in the fifth minute after a cross to Jacqueline Meißner. The low cross found Ramona Maier, whose low shot was cleared for a corner by the Bielefeld goalkeeper. In the minutes that followed, the BVB Women repeatedly combined down the right flank to penetrate the Bielefeld penalty area – Arminia goalkeeper Johanna Wende was also able to parry two more shots by Maier (10th, 20th).
The match turned into a test of patience for the BVB Women; the visitors from Bielefeld retreated deeper and deeper in front of their own goal as the half progressed. Alex Popp covered the entire width of the field, often dropping deeper during build-up play to distribute the ball in the center. The captain was rewarded for her efforts in the 38th minute when she powered a cross from Enderle into the Bielefeld goal with a header to give her team a 1–0 halftime lead.
The Borussia women continued to focus on counter-pressing in the second half, immediately regaining possession and launching a focused build-up. The BVB Women created their first offensive opportunities of the second half through a low free kick by Schumacher (51st') and a shot by Sara Ito following a corner (52nd). In the 60th minute, the Borussia women had their next shot on goal when Alex Popp broke through, but the visitors' in-form goalkeeper deflected the ball around the post. At the other end, the alert Jacqueline Meißner successfully tackled one of Bielefeld's few forays forward (71st minute).
The closing stages briefly brought some frantic action to a match in which the BVB Women, despite their narrow lead, kept pushing forward relentlessly. Relief came in the 82nd minute: BVB's captain once again converted a sharply taken corner kick by Schumacher. Alex Popp rose highest at the near post and headed the ball into the near corner to make it 2–0. The much-celebrated finishing touch came from the two substitutes, Steenwijk and Leubner, who had only just come on: Ronja Leubner confidently finished off a through ball played with the outside of the foot by Jenske Steenwijk to seal the 3–0 final score.
#popp #borussia #alex
1 month ago
Nike tennis is sharing its basketball-inspired designed 2026 US Open kits for Alexandra Eala and hopefully Carlos Alcaraz (if he is healthy enough to play).
Netting and cut-outs are central themes in Eala's kit which were also visible in Aryna Sabalenka's black and red kit which garnered mixed reviews.
Eala and Alcaraz are photographed in differing shades of blue.
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Eala's look differs from Sabalenka's in the placement of the netting (back and sides for Eala and front for Sabalenka).
#eala #nike #open #anisimova
Netting and cut-outs are central themes in Eala's kit which were also visible in Aryna Sabalenka's black and red kit which garnered mixed reviews.
Eala and Alcaraz are photographed in differing shades of blue.
MORE: Amanda Anisimova confused announcers with mystery drink during comeback win
Eala's look differs from Sabalenka's in the placement of the netting (back and sides for Eala and front for Sabalenka).
#eala #nike #open #anisimova
1 month ago
In their first meeting, American Amanda Anisimova defeated Alexandra Eala in three sets at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
Anisimova struggled at times, dropping the first set. The pinnacle of that set was a 20 minute game in the fifth game. Eala held after 13 deuces.
Eala has had a great summer. Anisimova has played a lot less tennis than Eala this year due to injuries. It was only her second Top 20 win of the year.
MORE: Venus, Serena come up short against Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk at Cincinnati Open
There is no rest for the weary as Anisimova who finished her match near 1 AM EDT Tuesday morning will face the Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova on Wednesday.
#alexandra
Anisimova struggled at times, dropping the first set. The pinnacle of that set was a 20 minute game in the fifth game. Eala held after 13 deuces.
Eala has had a great summer. Anisimova has played a lot less tennis than Eala this year due to injuries. It was only her second Top 20 win of the year.
MORE: Venus, Serena come up short against Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk at Cincinnati Open
There is no rest for the weary as Anisimova who finished her match near 1 AM EDT Tuesday morning will face the Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova on Wednesday.
#alexandra
2 months ago
23-year-old Danish tennis player Holger Rune has been recovering from his ruptured Achilles for 10 months.
He has shown fans, via social media, the crucial milestones in his long and difficult recovery.
However, he now has the tennis world completely confused about when he plans to come back. Will it be before or after the 2026 US Open?
MORE: Alexandra Eala's latest social media video features a familiar tennis face
Rune told Andy Roddick on a recent episode of the Served podcast that he and his team were targeting the Davis Cup beginning in mid September.
#rune #holger #however
He has shown fans, via social media, the crucial milestones in his long and difficult recovery.
However, he now has the tennis world completely confused about when he plans to come back. Will it be before or after the 2026 US Open?
MORE: Alexandra Eala's latest social media video features a familiar tennis face
Rune told Andy Roddick on a recent episode of the Served podcast that he and his team were targeting the Davis Cup beginning in mid September.
#rune #holger #however
2 months ago
Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala may be out of the National Bank Open, but she and the Filipino fans brought the best energy to this tournament which desperately needed it. She is currently enjoying well-deserved rest after busy weeks of tennis in DC and Toronto.
Eala will enter the Cincinnati Open potentially seeded as high as World No. 17 after her amazing summer run that included the WTA 500 win at the Mubadala DC Open a couple weeks ago.
In the meantime, her latest social media post exposes a less intense and lighter side to her personality. A familiar tennis face makes a cameo appearance.
MORE: 8 greatest US Open epics ever played: Reliving Flushing Meadows at full volume
Eala is enjoying ice cream when Coco Gauff appears in the video. It's no surprise that Eala and Gauff are friendly. They played doubles together last year at the Italian Open.
#enjoying #played #filipina
Eala will enter the Cincinnati Open potentially seeded as high as World No. 17 after her amazing summer run that included the WTA 500 win at the Mubadala DC Open a couple weeks ago.
In the meantime, her latest social media post exposes a less intense and lighter side to her personality. A familiar tennis face makes a cameo appearance.
MORE: 8 greatest US Open epics ever played: Reliving Flushing Meadows at full volume
Eala is enjoying ice cream when Coco Gauff appears in the video. It's no surprise that Eala and Gauff are friendly. They played doubles together last year at the Italian Open.
#enjoying #played #filipina
2 months ago
Crewe Alexandra have been hit by an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Ian Lawlor on the eve of their League Two season opener at Crawley Town.
The 31-year-old Dubliner was forced to miss Saturday's 2-1 Carabao Cup first-round home win over Accrington Stanley.
But, having sat on the bench on Saturday, he has now undergone a hernia operation.
Replacement Tom Booth, who was Crewe's first-choice keeper during the first half of last season, played on Saturday and is expected to continue in goal this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Alex have signed up two of their most promising young players on new contracts.
#alexandra #crawley
The 31-year-old Dubliner was forced to miss Saturday's 2-1 Carabao Cup first-round home win over Accrington Stanley.
But, having sat on the bench on Saturday, he has now undergone a hernia operation.
Replacement Tom Booth, who was Crewe's first-choice keeper during the first half of last season, played on Saturday and is expected to continue in goal this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Alex have signed up two of their most promising young players on new contracts.
#alexandra #crawley
2 months ago
Prince Sverre Magnus has announced his next steps – and it involves a move to another country.
The Norwegian royal, 20, is set to begin studying at Forward College in Lisbon for his Bachelor's degree in Business Management this autumn.
Classes will be held in Portugal for the first year, with training subsequently taking place in Paris and Berlin, respectively, according to Norway's royal house.
The course will also include an introduction to economics, statistics, and accounting, and provides accommodation in each of the three cities.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus's futures have been confirmed (Instagram)
#sverre #royal #forward #college
The Norwegian royal, 20, is set to begin studying at Forward College in Lisbon for his Bachelor's degree in Business Management this autumn.
Classes will be held in Portugal for the first year, with training subsequently taking place in Paris and Berlin, respectively, according to Norway's royal house.
The course will also include an introduction to economics, statistics, and accounting, and provides accommodation in each of the three cities.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus's futures have been confirmed (Instagram)
#sverre #royal #forward #college
2 months ago
With Queen Elizabeth's death in 2022, Queen Margrethe of Denmark became Europe's last reigning queen. Her abdication less than two years later marked the end of an era for Europe's female monarchs. While there are currently no women sitting on Europe's thrones, that will one day change. Waiting in the wings is a new generation of Princesses poised to become Queens Regnant.
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, Belgium's Princess Elisabeth, the Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia and Spain's Princess Leonor are all first in line to their respective thrones, while Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Sweden's Princess Estelle are expected to succeed their respective parents in the future.
These Princess are the faces of the future, who will usher in a new era of Queens across Europe.
Born in 1977, Crown Princess Victoria is the eldest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden's children. At the time of her birth, Sweden had an agnatic order of succession, meaning that the throne could only be inherited by males.
But in 1980, Sweden introduced absolute primogeniture, making Crown Princess Victoria the heir to the Swedish throne and moving her ahead of her younger brother, Prince Carl Philip.
#princess #queen #queens #Sweden
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, Belgium's Princess Elisabeth, the Netherlands' Princess Catharina-Amalia and Spain's Princess Leonor are all first in line to their respective thrones, while Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Sweden's Princess Estelle are expected to succeed their respective parents in the future.
These Princess are the faces of the future, who will usher in a new era of Queens across Europe.
Born in 1977, Crown Princess Victoria is the eldest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden's children. At the time of her birth, Sweden had an agnatic order of succession, meaning that the throne could only be inherited by males.
But in 1980, Sweden introduced absolute primogeniture, making Crown Princess Victoria the heir to the Swedish throne and moving her ahead of her younger brother, Prince Carl Philip.
#princess #queen #queens #Sweden
2 months ago
Princess Ingrid Alexandra has been pictured on her first day at university after a difficult few months.
The future Queen of Norway, 22, was officially welcomed to the University of Oslo on Monday, where she will study at the Faculty of Social Sciences on exchange from the University of Sydney in Australia.
It marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Ingrid, who has chosen to return to Norway to be closer to her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who was described as "seriously ill" before she underwent a lung transplant in June.
See the best photos of her arrival below…
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#university
The future Queen of Norway, 22, was officially welcomed to the University of Oslo on Monday, where she will study at the Faculty of Social Sciences on exchange from the University of Sydney in Australia.
It marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Ingrid, who has chosen to return to Norway to be closer to her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who was described as "seriously ill" before she underwent a lung transplant in June.
See the best photos of her arrival below…
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#university
2 months ago
World number two Elena Rybakina survived a huge scare to battle into the Canadian Open quarter-finals on Sunday in Toronto, while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff cruised through.
Kazakhstan's Rybakina recovered from 0-3 and two breaks down in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 before American Gauff swept aside another Russian, teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva, 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto.
Rybakina will face a quarter-final against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who eliminated home hero Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
Gauff reached the last eight in Canada for the first time since 2023 and will come up against either Swiss 12th seed Belinda Bencic or Alexandra Eala, the rapidly rising 21-year-old Filipina who won her first WTA **** le last Monday in Washington.
"My main focus today was let me try and close it out," said Gauff, who has not dropped a set in Canada.
#gauff
Kazakhstan's Rybakina recovered from 0-3 and two breaks down in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 before American Gauff swept aside another Russian, teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva, 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto.
Rybakina will face a quarter-final against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who eliminated home hero Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
Gauff reached the last eight in Canada for the first time since 2023 and will come up against either Swiss 12th seed Belinda Bencic or Alexandra Eala, the rapidly rising 21-year-old Filipina who won her first WTA **** le last Monday in Washington.
"My main focus today was let me try and close it out," said Gauff, who has not dropped a set in Canada.
#gauff
2 months ago
By David Shepardson and Alexandra Alper
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday barred the Defense Department from including Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec Co on a list of companies believed to support Beijing's military, saying the government lacked evidence to justify the decision.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an order to block enforcement of the designation of WuXi in June after the company filed suit.
"A scarlet letter sends a clear message: keep away," Boasberg wrote, noting that since then WuXi's customers and suppliers have canceled contracts, terminated longstanding relationships, and moved their business to competitors.
The Pentagon and WuXi did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
#judge #company #david #shepardson
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday barred the Defense Department from including Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec Co on a list of companies believed to support Beijing's military, saying the government lacked evidence to justify the decision.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an order to block enforcement of the designation of WuXi in June after the company filed suit.
"A scarlet letter sends a clear message: keep away," Boasberg wrote, noting that since then WuXi's customers and suppliers have canceled contracts, terminated longstanding relationships, and moved their business to competitors.
The Pentagon and WuXi did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
#judge #company #david #shepardson
2 months ago
Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra Leclerc, spent another day aboard a yacht off the coast of Sardinia, Italy, as conflicting reports continued about whether they are expecting their first child.
The Formula 1 driver and Alexandra were photographed on Sunday, August 2nd. The outing came shortly after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Photographs published by Just Jared showed Charles and Alexandra swimming, sunbathing and returning to the yacht after spending time in the water.
Several publications have described Alexandra as pregnant or referred to her recent outfits as maternity fashion. Neither she nor Charles has publicly announced a pregnancy.
Charles wore Frescobol Carioca swim shorts, while Alexandra selected a bikini for the outing. Other images showed them using the yacht's outdoor shower and relaxing together on deck. The August 2nd outing followed an earlier day at sea with the couple's dachshund, Leo.
#august #italy
The Formula 1 driver and Alexandra were photographed on Sunday, August 2nd. The outing came shortly after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Photographs published by Just Jared showed Charles and Alexandra swimming, sunbathing and returning to the yacht after spending time in the water.
Several publications have described Alexandra as pregnant or referred to her recent outfits as maternity fashion. Neither she nor Charles has publicly announced a pregnancy.
Charles wore Frescobol Carioca swim shorts, while Alexandra selected a bikini for the outing. Other images showed them using the yacht's outdoor shower and relaxing together on deck. The August 2nd outing followed an earlier day at sea with the couple's dachshund, Leo.
#august #italy
2 months ago
Stockport County have signed St Mirren forward Mikael Mandron on a one-year contract.
The 31-year-old arrives at Edgeley Park on the back of his most prolific season for five years, with his seven goals in eight ties helping the club to win the Scottish League Cup for only the second time in their history.
Altogether, he scored 13 goals and provided 10 ****** ists last season.
That was Mandron's third season at St Mirren Park, after a nomadic senior career spent at Sunderland, Eastleigh, Wigan Athletic, Colchester United, Gillingham, Crewe Alexandra and Motherwell, before he joined St Mirren in 2023.
Mandron joined Sunderland as a scholar at 17 after coming through the French youth system, and he was called up to the Scotland Under-20 squad in 2013.
#mirren #mandron #park #stockport
The 31-year-old arrives at Edgeley Park on the back of his most prolific season for five years, with his seven goals in eight ties helping the club to win the Scottish League Cup for only the second time in their history.
Altogether, he scored 13 goals and provided 10 ****** ists last season.
That was Mandron's third season at St Mirren Park, after a nomadic senior career spent at Sunderland, Eastleigh, Wigan Athletic, Colchester United, Gillingham, Crewe Alexandra and Motherwell, before he joined St Mirren in 2023.
Mandron joined Sunderland as a scholar at 17 after coming through the French youth system, and he was called up to the Scotland Under-20 squad in 2013.
#mirren #mandron #park #stockport