21 hours ago
LONDON (AP) — Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts.
Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting in tons of spoiled food at a total cost of millions of dollars (euros).
One Swedish supermarket said its fridges and freezers had been hacked and set to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
It's a repeat of an earlier incident that struck refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets and independent stores across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Here's a closer look:
#european #supermarket #degrees #london
Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting in tons of spoiled food at a total cost of millions of dollars (euros).
One Swedish supermarket said its fridges and freezers had been hacked and set to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
It's a repeat of an earlier incident that struck refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets and independent stores across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Here's a closer look:
#european #supermarket #degrees #london
2 months ago
Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) has had a rough year. The energy drink brand has plunged by almost 40% this year, but key insiders have been buying the dip. Celsius' CEO and two of its directors have poured almost $2 million into the stock this month.
When insiders buy the stock, it's often a good sign. The people with the most knowledge about the company are building their positions, but that hasn't always worked out for investors. Here's what you should know before joining Celsius' executives with their recent buys.
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Although it's good to see executives put their skin in the game, it doesn't always translate into a higher stock price. For instance, Nike CEO Elliott Hill bought more than $2 million worth of Nike shares on April 13. Former Apple CEO Tim Cook made a similar investment in the beleaguered athletic apparel brand at the same time.
Nike shares have dropped by more than 15% since Hill invested more money. The athletic brand pitches itself as a "growth company" on its investor relations site, even though sales dropped 1% year over year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
#celsius #almost
When insiders buy the stock, it's often a good sign. The people with the most knowledge about the company are building their positions, but that hasn't always worked out for investors. Here's what you should know before joining Celsius' executives with their recent buys.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our ****** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Although it's good to see executives put their skin in the game, it doesn't always translate into a higher stock price. For instance, Nike CEO Elliott Hill bought more than $2 million worth of Nike shares on April 13. Former Apple CEO Tim Cook made a similar investment in the beleaguered athletic apparel brand at the same time.
Nike shares have dropped by more than 15% since Hill invested more money. The athletic brand pitches itself as a "growth company" on its investor relations site, even though sales dropped 1% year over year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
#celsius #almost
2 months ago
Texas preps for Ohio State showdown with massive College GameDay and CELSIUS campus activation originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas is hosting three powerhouses this weekend on the Forty Acres: No. 1 Ohio State, ESPN College GameDay, and CELSIUS Energy Drinks.
On Friday afternoon, the Traveling CELSIUS Combine and the CELSIUS-led Run Clubs touched down on the South Mall by the UT Tower.
The CELSIUS Combine included a "racing the reaction wall" coordination test, a pull-up challenge, a vertical jump challenge, and a passing accuracy challenge. The run club group took off for a 5K run in downtown Austin.
After the two events, a Woodstock-esque EDM concert unfolded in the rain featuring DJ duo SIDEQUEST. Love Island Season 8 star and event special guest Caleb McDaniel had crowds begging him for selfies and chasing him all over campus.
#state #college #sporting
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas is hosting three powerhouses this weekend on the Forty Acres: No. 1 Ohio State, ESPN College GameDay, and CELSIUS Energy Drinks.
On Friday afternoon, the Traveling CELSIUS Combine and the CELSIUS-led Run Clubs touched down on the South Mall by the UT Tower.
The CELSIUS Combine included a "racing the reaction wall" coordination test, a pull-up challenge, a vertical jump challenge, and a passing accuracy challenge. The run club group took off for a 5K run in downtown Austin.
After the two events, a Woodstock-esque EDM concert unfolded in the rain featuring DJ duo SIDEQUEST. Love Island Season 8 star and event special guest Caleb McDaniel had crowds begging him for selfies and chasing him all over campus.
#state #college #sporting
2 months ago
SIERRA DE LA PANDERA, Spain (AP) — Enric Mas added to his lead of the Spanish Vuelta on a mountainous 14th stage won by Marco Brenner on Saturday.
Mas tacked some 25 seconds onto his advantage over Primož Roglič after dropping the four-time former winner on the final climb and linking up with a front-runner from his Movistar team.
Félix Gall crossed with Mas and moved into second place ahead of Roglič in the general classification. Gall is 2 minutes, 6 seconds behind Mas, with Roglič falling to 2:10 behind the leader.
Brenner won the grueling 151.9-kilometer (94.4-mile) stage in high temperatures after he bettered his fellow breakaway riders and edged Santiago Buitrago at the finish. Brenner had time to zip up his Tudor team suit just as he crossed the line in 4 hours, 15 minutes, 9 seconds. It was the 24-year-old German rider's first win at a grand tour.
The stage was held in an area just north of Granada that was under a heat warning with highs forecast for 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) in Jaen, where the day's racing started. Riders tackled a pair of category-two climbs as they rode through a landscape of sunbaked olive groves before a final ascent to the category-one Sierra de la Pandera.
#brenner #time #final
Mas tacked some 25 seconds onto his advantage over Primož Roglič after dropping the four-time former winner on the final climb and linking up with a front-runner from his Movistar team.
Félix Gall crossed with Mas and moved into second place ahead of Roglič in the general classification. Gall is 2 minutes, 6 seconds behind Mas, with Roglič falling to 2:10 behind the leader.
Brenner won the grueling 151.9-kilometer (94.4-mile) stage in high temperatures after he bettered his fellow breakaway riders and edged Santiago Buitrago at the finish. Brenner had time to zip up his Tudor team suit just as he crossed the line in 4 hours, 15 minutes, 9 seconds. It was the 24-year-old German rider's first win at a grand tour.
The stage was held in an area just north of Granada that was under a heat warning with highs forecast for 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) in Jaen, where the day's racing started. Riders tackled a pair of category-two climbs as they rode through a landscape of sunbaked olive groves before a final ascent to the category-one Sierra de la Pandera.
#brenner #time #final
2 months ago
NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Small boats stand idle on cracked ground in a shriveled side channel of the Danube River in northern Serbia, where the water has receded into a couple of shrinking ponds under pressure from extreme drought and heat. Fish circle in the shallow waters.
"This is all we have, these two little ponds that are full of juvenile fish," fisherman Dusan Jovanovic said. He said the fish are in danger because there is too little water and its temperature is over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
"If they start to die, they will all die at once," Jovanovic said.
Persistent drought and scorching heat this summer have ravaged ecosystems and businesses across the region, from a lake in Slovenia and the side channel of the Danube in Serbia, to fish farms in Bosnia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
The fish industry has been hit especially hard, with damage estimated in the millions of euros (dollars). This is adding to the already high toll caused by problems with energy and water supplies, devastated crops, losses in river traffic and trade.
#serbia #ponds
"This is all we have, these two little ponds that are full of juvenile fish," fisherman Dusan Jovanovic said. He said the fish are in danger because there is too little water and its temperature is over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
"If they start to die, they will all die at once," Jovanovic said.
Persistent drought and scorching heat this summer have ravaged ecosystems and businesses across the region, from a lake in Slovenia and the side channel of the Danube in Serbia, to fish farms in Bosnia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
The fish industry has been hit especially hard, with damage estimated in the millions of euros (dollars). This is adding to the already high toll caused by problems with energy and water supplies, devastated crops, losses in river traffic and trade.
#serbia #ponds
2 months ago
When most people hear the term "growth stock," they may think someone is about to talk about a company connected to artificial intelligence (AI), like Micron Technology, or about a quantum computing company, like IonQ. But sometimes you can find a growth stock outside of typically classified high-risk/high-reward opportunities.
One such company is Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which some may view as more of a mature operator. That said, for investors who understand the retailer is nowhere near finished increasing its revenue-boosting capacity, this could be a misunderstood opportunity turned to their advantage.
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Costco's biggest strength is its brand loyalty. Customers often describe shopping there as a treasure hunt, and its in-store brand, Kirland Signature, has a following all of its own. That brand is so powerful, in fact, that just releasing a competing product was enough to contribute to the shares of energy drink maker, Celsius Holdings, falling by as much as 17% lower.
That loyalty for Costco and its products is reflected in renewal rates, with the company boasting a global renewal rate of 89.7%. That renewal rate is even better in North America at 92.2%. Costco also still steadily grew its paid membership by 4.1% to 82.9 million in its fiscal third quarter of 2026.
#brand #renewal
One such company is Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which some may view as more of a mature operator. That said, for investors who understand the retailer is nowhere near finished increasing its revenue-boosting capacity, this could be a misunderstood opportunity turned to their advantage.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Costco's biggest strength is its brand loyalty. Customers often describe shopping there as a treasure hunt, and its in-store brand, Kirland Signature, has a following all of its own. That brand is so powerful, in fact, that just releasing a competing product was enough to contribute to the shares of energy drink maker, Celsius Holdings, falling by as much as 17% lower.
That loyalty for Costco and its products is reflected in renewal rates, with the company boasting a global renewal rate of 89.7%. That renewal rate is even better in North America at 92.2%. Costco also still steadily grew its paid membership by 4.1% to 82.9 million in its fiscal third quarter of 2026.
#brand #renewal
3 months ago
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.
#bell #cowboys #field #high
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.
#bell #cowboys #field #high
3 months ago
Unlike the high-octane drinks it's known for, Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) isn't energizing investor portfolios right now. Shares dipped 18% the day the business reported its financial results for the second quarter (ended June 30). They now trade at a gut-wrenching 75% below their March 2024 peak.
Is this beverage stock a buy after tanking so much in a single day?
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During Q2, Celsius reported revenue of $817.9 million, up 11% year over year. Its adjusted diluted earnings per share totaled $0.36, down 23% compared to the same period in 2025. These two headline figures came in below consensus ****** yst estimates.
The market is digesting the fact that sales of the flagship Celsius brand were down by almost 12% year over year, clearly not an encouraging trend. Investors aren't used to seeing slowing gains.
#down #flashing #same
Is this beverage stock a buy after tanking so much in a single day?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During Q2, Celsius reported revenue of $817.9 million, up 11% year over year. Its adjusted diluted earnings per share totaled $0.36, down 23% compared to the same period in 2025. These two headline figures came in below consensus ****** yst estimates.
The market is digesting the fact that sales of the flagship Celsius brand were down by almost 12% year over year, clearly not an encouraging trend. Investors aren't used to seeing slowing gains.
#down #flashing #same
3 months ago
Earnings continue to roll in, driving the stock market to new highs.
The latest reports from Datadog (DDOG), AMD (AMD), Sandisk (SNDK), and Western Digital (WDC) suggest some profit-taking on Wall Street, as robust earnings and raised guidance haven't been enough to stanch post-earnings sell-offs after those stocks made huge gains so far this year.
On Thursday, ConocoPhillips (COP), Constellation Energy (CEG), Airbnb (ABNB), DraftKings (DKNG), and Celsius Holdings (CELH) also report.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a strong earnings season for the S&P 500 (^GSPC). According to FactSet data, ******* ysts estimate the year-over-year S&P 500 earnings growth rate for the second quarter will be 47.5% — surging past the five-year average of 16.4% and the 10-year average of 10.3%.
If that holds, it will mark the second consecutive quarter of earnings growth above 20% for the index and the seventh straight quarter of double-digit growth.
#second
The latest reports from Datadog (DDOG), AMD (AMD), Sandisk (SNDK), and Western Digital (WDC) suggest some profit-taking on Wall Street, as robust earnings and raised guidance haven't been enough to stanch post-earnings sell-offs after those stocks made huge gains so far this year.
On Thursday, ConocoPhillips (COP), Constellation Energy (CEG), Airbnb (ABNB), DraftKings (DKNG), and Celsius Holdings (CELH) also report.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a strong earnings season for the S&P 500 (^GSPC). According to FactSet data, ******* ysts estimate the year-over-year S&P 500 earnings growth rate for the second quarter will be 47.5% — surging past the five-year average of 16.4% and the 10-year average of 10.3%.
If that holds, it will mark the second consecutive quarter of earnings growth above 20% for the index and the seventh straight quarter of double-digit growth.
#second
3 months ago
By Crispian Balmer and Krisztina Than
ROME/BUDAPEST, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Italy took the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities on the highest level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as a heatwave maintained its grip on large parts of Europe.
Europe, the world's fastest-warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularly hard hit in recent weeks.
The focus of the heatwave has since moved further east, with temperatures in Austria hitting successive national records this week, peaking at 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
Italy is accustomed to hot summers, but the red alert issued by the Health Ministry stretches from Palermo on the southern island of Sicily to Bolzano in the mountainous north. Such a warning indicates a potential health emergency with prolonged high temperatures posing a serious health risk to the entire population.
#Health #temperatures
ROME/BUDAPEST, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Italy took the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities on the highest level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as a heatwave maintained its grip on large parts of Europe.
Europe, the world's fastest-warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularly hard hit in recent weeks.
The focus of the heatwave has since moved further east, with temperatures in Austria hitting successive national records this week, peaking at 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
Italy is accustomed to hot summers, but the red alert issued by the Health Ministry stretches from Palermo on the southern island of Sicily to Bolzano in the mountainous north. Such a warning indicates a potential health emergency with prolonged high temperatures posing a serious health risk to the entire population.
#Health #temperatures
3 months ago
By Kate Abnett
BRUSSELS, July 31 (Reuters) - Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times more likely, scientists said on Friday.
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
The World Weather Attribution group of scientists used historical weather observations to ******* s how "fire-prone" hot, dry and windy conditions, which indicate how difficult it is to suppress a fire once it starts, have changed over time.
Greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from burning coal, oil and gas, have increased the planet's average temperature to around 1.4 Celsius above pre-industrial times, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
#spain #made #conditions #times
BRUSSELS, July 31 (Reuters) - Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times more likely, scientists said on Friday.
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
The World Weather Attribution group of scientists used historical weather observations to ******* s how "fire-prone" hot, dry and windy conditions, which indicate how difficult it is to suppress a fire once it starts, have changed over time.
Greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from burning coal, oil and gas, have increased the planet's average temperature to around 1.4 Celsius above pre-industrial times, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
#spain #made #conditions #times
3 months ago
Activist investor Sachem Head Capital Management disclosed a 6.9% beneficial ownership stake in Ionic Digital (NASDAQ: this week, giving the activist investor exposure to the bitcoin miner's shift toward AI/HPC infrastructure.
The position covers 3,169,808 Class A shares. Sachem Head funds directly hold 2,264,150 shares, while warrants account for another 905,658 shares.
Ionic Digital recently listed on the Nasdaq Exchange on July 28 under the ticker IOND, following an emergence from the Celsius Network bankruptcy. The Bitcoin miner turned data center builder received mining **** ets, $195 million in cash and 540 bitcoin in exchange for issuing 37 million shares to former Celsius creditors.
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Sachem Head acquired the securities through Ionic's $400 million private placement, announced June 26 at a $2 billion pre-money valuation. Sachem Head joined Attestor, Oaktree Capital Management, Citadel and Weiss **** et Management in the financing.
#sachem #Bitcoin #million #digital
The position covers 3,169,808 Class A shares. Sachem Head funds directly hold 2,264,150 shares, while warrants account for another 905,658 shares.
Ionic Digital recently listed on the Nasdaq Exchange on July 28 under the ticker IOND, following an emergence from the Celsius Network bankruptcy. The Bitcoin miner turned data center builder received mining **** ets, $195 million in cash and 540 bitcoin in exchange for issuing 37 million shares to former Celsius creditors.
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Sachem Head acquired the securities through Ionic's $400 million private placement, announced June 26 at a $2 billion pre-money valuation. Sachem Head joined Attestor, Oaktree Capital Management, Citadel and Weiss **** et Management in the financing.
#sachem #Bitcoin #million #digital
3 months ago
Going by the numbers, no driver across NASCAR's top three national touring circuits is as popular as Toni Breidinger.
The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven't heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R., Breidinger hasn't gotten behind the wheel of the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series since the May 15 race at Dover — the race that wound up being Kyle Busch's last win before his shocking death.
But Breidinger has quietly been working on her racecraft. She's getting back to her roots this year and returned to racing late-models, winning a competition at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway on July 11. Days later, she was in New York City, stunting on the red carpet at the ESPYs — a display of how she's able to successfully balance her on-track aspirations with her modeling career.
This weekend, Breidinger returns to NASCAR when the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET. In the TSport 200, Breidinger will drive the No. 27 Chevrolet splashed with a Celsius paint scheme.
#year #july #woman
The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven't heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R., Breidinger hasn't gotten behind the wheel of the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series since the May 15 race at Dover — the race that wound up being Kyle Busch's last win before his shocking death.
But Breidinger has quietly been working on her racecraft. She's getting back to her roots this year and returned to racing late-models, winning a competition at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway on July 11. Days later, she was in New York City, stunting on the red carpet at the ESPYs — a display of how she's able to successfully balance her on-track aspirations with her modeling career.
This weekend, Breidinger returns to NASCAR when the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET. In the TSport 200, Breidinger will drive the No. 27 Chevrolet splashed with a Celsius paint scheme.
#year #july #woman
4 months ago
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By Guillermo Martinez and Violeta Santos Moura
EJEA DE LOS CABALLEROS, Spain, July 17 (Reuters) - Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to contain a wildfire in northeastern Spain that has ripped through an area the size of San Francisco, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,000 people, as recent heatwaves left vegetation tinder-dry across much of Europe.
Successive early summer heatwaves, which many scientists blame on human-driven climate change, have pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels in large swathes of the continent, causing water shortages, crop damage, wildfires, and thousands more deaths than normal.
According to the Reuters Climate Monitor, the average high across Western Europe on Friday was forecast to be 27.5 degrees Celsius (81.5 degrees Fahrenheit), which is 4.2 C above the normal high for July 17 from 1961-1990.
By Guillermo Martinez and Violeta Santos Moura
EJEA DE LOS CABALLEROS, Spain, July 17 (Reuters) - Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to contain a wildfire in northeastern Spain that has ripped through an area the size of San Francisco, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,000 people, as recent heatwaves left vegetation tinder-dry across much of Europe.
Successive early summer heatwaves, which many scientists blame on human-driven climate change, have pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels in large swathes of the continent, causing water shortages, crop damage, wildfires, and thousands more deaths than normal.
According to the Reuters Climate Monitor, the average high across Western Europe on Friday was forecast to be 27.5 degrees Celsius (81.5 degrees Fahrenheit), which is 4.2 C above the normal high for July 17 from 1961-1990.
4 months ago
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) is one of the 10 Fastest Growing Consumer Stocks to Buy Now.
On July 9, 2026, Needham lowered the firm's price target on Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) to $55 from $75 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Needham said expectations are low heading into Q2 earnings, but the firm is cautious on the setup and lowered revenue estimates to reflect recent scanner trends for both of Celsius' driver brands. Needham said fundamentals have slowed more quickly than expected, though a significant amount of bad news is already reflected in the shares, and called the current risk/reward setup "compelling" with a cleaner 2027 ahead.
On June 30, UBS lowered the firm's price target on Celsius to $50 from $55 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. UBS said management is still optimizing SKUs and shelf ****** e, while core fruit flavors remain resilient despite weakness in newer product lines. UBS sees attractive upside from a potential return to organic revenue growth and double-digit earnings growth by 2027.
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On June 25, Roth Capital lowered the firm's price target on Celsius to $57 from $65 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Roth reduced estimates ahead of the Q2 report to reflect slower growth in the North America energy drink category relative to 2025, and said market share for the Celsius brand continues to lag expectations. Still, Roth expects Alani to outperform the energy category and the Celsius brand to show better year-over-year performance in the back half of 2026.
On July 9, 2026, Needham lowered the firm's price target on Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) to $55 from $75 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Needham said expectations are low heading into Q2 earnings, but the firm is cautious on the setup and lowered revenue estimates to reflect recent scanner trends for both of Celsius' driver brands. Needham said fundamentals have slowed more quickly than expected, though a significant amount of bad news is already reflected in the shares, and called the current risk/reward setup "compelling" with a cleaner 2027 ahead.
On June 30, UBS lowered the firm's price target on Celsius to $50 from $55 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. UBS said management is still optimizing SKUs and shelf ****** e, while core fruit flavors remain resilient despite weakness in newer product lines. UBS sees attractive upside from a potential return to organic revenue growth and double-digit earnings growth by 2027.
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On June 25, Roth Capital lowered the firm's price target on Celsius to $57 from $65 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Roth reduced estimates ahead of the Q2 report to reflect slower growth in the North America energy drink category relative to 2025, and said market share for the Celsius brand continues to lag expectations. Still, Roth expects Alani to outperform the energy category and the Celsius brand to show better year-over-year performance in the back half of 2026.
4 months ago
The ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday is being shortened due to a heatwave, race organizers said.
A red heat alert level has been declared for the Corrèze department, through which the stage is due to pass.
As a result, the stage through the Massif Central will be shortened to 155.5 kilometres from the originally planned 185.5km, a statement said on Saturday.
Temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius are expected at the start in Malemort and 35 degrees at the finish in Ussel.
The stage is also demanding in terms of climbs.
A red heat alert level has been declared for the Corrèze department, through which the stage is due to pass.
As a result, the stage through the Massif Central will be shortened to 155.5 kilometres from the originally planned 185.5km, a statement said on Saturday.
Temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius are expected at the start in Malemort and 35 degrees at the finish in Ussel.
The stage is also demanding in terms of climbs.
4 months ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-spreading blaze prompted evacuation orders Friday afternoon in a sparsely populated area of Los Angeles County.
The brush fire sparked around 1 p.m. under dry and scorching hot conditions in a remote high desert region about 45 miles (72 kilometers) northeast of LA, according to the LA County Fire Department. Temperatures in the area soared to nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
The fire reached about 2,700 acres (1,092 hectares) by evening, Angeles National Forest officials said on the social media platform X. It's unclear how many buildings are threatened by the blaze.
The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a YMCA in Los Angeles County.
The nearest town to its east is Piñon Hills, a census-designated community of about 7,200 people in San Bernardino County. Parts of the town were under an evacuation warning by Friday evening.
The brush fire sparked around 1 p.m. under dry and scorching hot conditions in a remote high desert region about 45 miles (72 kilometers) northeast of LA, according to the LA County Fire Department. Temperatures in the area soared to nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
The fire reached about 2,700 acres (1,092 hectares) by evening, Angeles National Forest officials said on the social media platform X. It's unclear how many buildings are threatened by the blaze.
The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a YMCA in Los Angeles County.
The nearest town to its east is Piñon Hills, a census-designated community of about 7,200 people in San Bernardino County. Parts of the town were under an evacuation warning by Friday evening.
4 months ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Zuby Ejiofor #20 of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Only 16 days separate players from NBA Draft Night to the Summer League. Hoopers end up travelling from the cityscapes and bridges of Brooklyn to the desert heat of 43 degrees Celsius and pumping air conditioning units of Las Vegas. Today, the first slew of 76 games kicked off spanning 11 days that will feature the 2026 NBA rookie class and undrafted talent that will be vying for final spots on an NBA roster.
Summer League is a breeding ground of hope. It’s where players are proving their worth one last time before final rosters are locked. It's where, with any luck, questions get answered – or perhaps not. Will an x-factor be unearthed? Which team will show the most promise? Which teams can find an extra edge?
Most of the intrigue will be centred around: who’s going to deliver this year in Las Vegas? For the basketball fan, there's usually something in it for everyone.
Here’s what we'll be watching:
Only 16 days separate players from NBA Draft Night to the Summer League. Hoopers end up travelling from the cityscapes and bridges of Brooklyn to the desert heat of 43 degrees Celsius and pumping air conditioning units of Las Vegas. Today, the first slew of 76 games kicked off spanning 11 days that will feature the 2026 NBA rookie class and undrafted talent that will be vying for final spots on an NBA roster.
Summer League is a breeding ground of hope. It’s where players are proving their worth one last time before final rosters are locked. It's where, with any luck, questions get answered – or perhaps not. Will an x-factor be unearthed? Which team will show the most promise? Which teams can find an extra edge?
Most of the intrigue will be centred around: who’s going to deliver this year in Las Vegas? For the basketball fan, there's usually something in it for everyone.
Here’s what we'll be watching:
4 months ago
Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) is one of the top mid-cap stocks to own for decades, according to hedge funds. On June 30, UBS reiterated a Buy rating on Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) but lowered the price target to $50 from $55. Despite the cut, the new price target represents significant upside potential as the stock is trading at about $31 a share.
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The price target cut comes on the research firm ***** yzing Core Celsius and Alani Nu brand trends through May and June. Its findings indicate that Traditional Fruit flavors were the only growing product line in the core Celsius portfolio. In contrast, Essentials continued to decline. In addition, Vibe products also slowed, with SKUs dropping by 17% in the four-week period ending June 13, compared to a 12% decline in May.
Meanwhile, the top 10 SKUs continue to offset the slowdown, with 6.2% growth over the last four weeks and 9% over the last 13 weeks. Additionally, Celsius Holdings is also progressing on SKU rationalization as it gains incremental shelf ***** e.
Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) is a global beverage company that develops, markets, and distributes functional, zero-sugar energy drinks. Positioned as a healthier alternative in the soft drink market, their products are formulated with clean-label ingredients, including green tea, guarana, ginger, and seven essential vitamins.
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The price target cut comes on the research firm ***** yzing Core Celsius and Alani Nu brand trends through May and June. Its findings indicate that Traditional Fruit flavors were the only growing product line in the core Celsius portfolio. In contrast, Essentials continued to decline. In addition, Vibe products also slowed, with SKUs dropping by 17% in the four-week period ending June 13, compared to a 12% decline in May.
Meanwhile, the top 10 SKUs continue to offset the slowdown, with 6.2% growth over the last four weeks and 9% over the last 13 weeks. Additionally, Celsius Holdings is also progressing on SKU rationalization as it gains incremental shelf ***** e.
Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) is a global beverage company that develops, markets, and distributes functional, zero-sugar energy drinks. Positioned as a healthier alternative in the soft drink market, their products are formulated with clean-label ingredients, including green tea, guarana, ginger, and seven essential vitamins.
4 months ago
PAU, France (AP) — Dutch rider Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish on Wednesday, while Norwegian rider Torstein Traeen kept the yellow jersey on a day when the peloton largely took it easy.
Kooij was put in a strong position to attack by his Decathlon CMA CGM teammates and held off German Max Kanter and Belgian Tim Merlier in a dash to the line. They all finished in just under 3 1/2 hours.
Traeen rolled over the line 14 seconds later in a big main group containing defending champion Tadej Pogacar and fellow Tour contender Jonas Vingegaard. They both trail Traeen by about eight minutes in the standings. But Traeen, who took the yellow jersey on Stage 4, is not considered a contender for overall victory.
After a testing team time trial, an early mountain stage, raging wildfires and sweltering temperatures hitting 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), riders appreciated Wednesday's flatter fifth stage.
The 158.3-kilometer route from Lannemezan to Pau in southwestern France was made for sprinters.
Kooij was put in a strong position to attack by his Decathlon CMA CGM teammates and held off German Max Kanter and Belgian Tim Merlier in a dash to the line. They all finished in just under 3 1/2 hours.
Traeen rolled over the line 14 seconds later in a big main group containing defending champion Tadej Pogacar and fellow Tour contender Jonas Vingegaard. They both trail Traeen by about eight minutes in the standings. But Traeen, who took the yellow jersey on Stage 4, is not considered a contender for overall victory.
After a testing team time trial, an early mountain stage, raging wildfires and sweltering temperatures hitting 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), riders appreciated Wednesday's flatter fifth stage.
The 158.3-kilometer route from Lannemezan to Pau in southwestern France was made for sprinters.
4 months ago
LES ANGLES, France (AP) — A large wildfire in the south of France prompted Tour de France organizers to ban fans from attending the finale of the third stage of cycling's showpiece race on Monday.
After a couple of days in Spain, the race enters France with a stage to the Pyrenees town of Les Angles, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from a fire that has burned almost 4,000 acres of land.
"The exceptionally large wildfire currently raging in the Pyrénées-Orientales is requiring a massive mobilization of wildfire-fighting resources, internal security forces, and all government agencies," Tour de France organizers said. "The top priority remains the protection of people, property, and natural areas, as well as bringing the fire under control."
As a result, organizers decided that once the peloton reaches France for the last 40 kilometers, the publicity caravan — a 10-kilometer-long procession of sponsor vehicles that precedes the race — will not operate. Only riders and vehicles essential to the race will be allowed on the route, and spectators have been asked not to gather on the roadside or at the finish area.
Stage 3 started from the Spanish town of Granollers, where temperatures reached around 35 degrees Celsius, race organizers said, quoting the Spanish Meteorological Agency. It features a 9.3-kilometer (5.8-mile) ascent up Col de Toses at an average gradient of 6.5%. The climb is ranked as Category 1, the second-hardest level behind Hors Categorie (which means beyond classification).
After a couple of days in Spain, the race enters France with a stage to the Pyrenees town of Les Angles, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from a fire that has burned almost 4,000 acres of land.
"The exceptionally large wildfire currently raging in the Pyrénées-Orientales is requiring a massive mobilization of wildfire-fighting resources, internal security forces, and all government agencies," Tour de France organizers said. "The top priority remains the protection of people, property, and natural areas, as well as bringing the fire under control."
As a result, organizers decided that once the peloton reaches France for the last 40 kilometers, the publicity caravan — a 10-kilometer-long procession of sponsor vehicles that precedes the race — will not operate. Only riders and vehicles essential to the race will be allowed on the route, and spectators have been asked not to gather on the roadside or at the finish area.
Stage 3 started from the Spanish town of Granollers, where temperatures reached around 35 degrees Celsius, race organizers said, quoting the Spanish Meteorological Agency. It features a 9.3-kilometer (5.8-mile) ascent up Col de Toses at an average gradient of 6.5%. The climb is ranked as Category 1, the second-hardest level behind Hors Categorie (which means beyond classification).
4 months ago
PHILDELPHIA (AP) — Martin Meissner is a staff photographer for The ******* ociated Press. He is based in Germany, near Duesseldorf. Meissner has been with the AP for more than 25 years and is covering his sixth World Cup.
I was covering the match between France and Paraguay on Saturday from the right far corner. At the final whistle signaling the end of the match, an emotional Kylian Mbappe shouts out, expressing his joy after France won on his penalty kick and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.
I flew to the match in Philadelphia from Boston on Saturday, the morning of America's birthday, which also happens to be my birthday. The temperatures in the stadium for the July 4 afternoon match were almost 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) — and that was in the shadows. For me, there was no shade. My position for more than three hours was in the far right corner, under the bright hot sun. Due to the extreme heat, a photographer two seats beside me who couldn't stand it anymore and was led out of the pitch position. For a soccer match on this level, especially when it comes down to just one goal, you have to stay focused until the very end. One moment could have changed the whole story of this hard-fought match. After 10 minutes of additional time, I stayed on the key player of the match — Mbappe — and waited for his reaction using a 400mm long lens.
The moment Mbappe shouts out, his joy encapsulates the entire match in a single image. Paraguay played the entire match using question tactics, repeatedly provoking Mbappe. The physical play was so rough that after the match when the Paraguay goalkeeper extended his hand to congratulate Mbappe, the French superstar swatted it away. This photo at the final whistle captures the sense of satisfaction that came pouring out after winning the match despite the questionable tactics.
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I was covering the match between France and Paraguay on Saturday from the right far corner. At the final whistle signaling the end of the match, an emotional Kylian Mbappe shouts out, expressing his joy after France won on his penalty kick and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.
I flew to the match in Philadelphia from Boston on Saturday, the morning of America's birthday, which also happens to be my birthday. The temperatures in the stadium for the July 4 afternoon match were almost 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) — and that was in the shadows. For me, there was no shade. My position for more than three hours was in the far right corner, under the bright hot sun. Due to the extreme heat, a photographer two seats beside me who couldn't stand it anymore and was led out of the pitch position. For a soccer match on this level, especially when it comes down to just one goal, you have to stay focused until the very end. One moment could have changed the whole story of this hard-fought match. After 10 minutes of additional time, I stayed on the key player of the match — Mbappe — and waited for his reaction using a 400mm long lens.
The moment Mbappe shouts out, his joy encapsulates the entire match in a single image. Paraguay played the entire match using question tactics, repeatedly provoking Mbappe. The physical play was so rough that after the match when the Paraguay goalkeeper extended his hand to congratulate Mbappe, the French superstar swatted it away. This photo at the final whistle captures the sense of satisfaction that came pouring out after winning the match despite the questionable tactics.
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4 months ago
Joey Chestnut has once again been crowned winner of Nathan’s hot dog eating contest after stomaching 66 franks in intense 100-degree feels-like temperatures.
Pat Bertoletti finished second by eating 51 hot dogs and Australian James Webb placed third with 47.5.
In the women’s competition, Miki Sudo captured her 12th championship by scarfing down 38.75 hot dogs, up from 33 last year. Michelle Lesco placed second with 22 and Domenica Dee third with 21.5 dogs eaten.
By the time Chestnut, now an 18-time champion, took the stage, the midday heat in Coney Island neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) with high humidity, affecting bun texture and eaters’ fitness levels.
He earned a $10,000 prize for his win but didn’t surpass his previous record, which fans had hoped for to mark America’s 250th birthday.
Pat Bertoletti finished second by eating 51 hot dogs and Australian James Webb placed third with 47.5.
In the women’s competition, Miki Sudo captured her 12th championship by scarfing down 38.75 hot dogs, up from 33 last year. Michelle Lesco placed second with 22 and Domenica Dee third with 21.5 dogs eaten.
By the time Chestnut, now an 18-time champion, took the stage, the midday heat in Coney Island neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) with high humidity, affecting bun texture and eaters’ fitness levels.
He earned a $10,000 prize for his win but didn’t surpass his previous record, which fans had hoped for to mark America’s 250th birthday.
4 months ago
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted that the expected scorching heat in Philadelphia during Saturday's match against Paraguay is "not ideal" but didn't want to make a big deal out of it.
"It's not ideal. But I'm not too worried about the heat. Together with the medical staff, we've made sure that various measures have been put in place," the coach said on Friday ahead of the last 16 clash.
The temperature is expected to be above 40 degrees Celsius, which could be an unexpected advantage for underdogs Paraguay.
"The weather is, of course, very similar to what we have in Asunción. Even though we're used to such conditions, this is weather that will undoubtedly influence the game," Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said.
Defender Junior Alonso added: "That's completely normal for us. Hopefully it will get a little warmer tomorrow."
"It's not ideal. But I'm not too worried about the heat. Together with the medical staff, we've made sure that various measures have been put in place," the coach said on Friday ahead of the last 16 clash.
The temperature is expected to be above 40 degrees Celsius, which could be an unexpected advantage for underdogs Paraguay.
"The weather is, of course, very similar to what we have in Asunción. Even though we're used to such conditions, this is weather that will undoubtedly influence the game," Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said.
Defender Junior Alonso added: "That's completely normal for us. Hopefully it will get a little warmer tomorrow."
4 months ago
By Maria Tsvetkova and Nathan Layne
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns began arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for pop megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, the couple that has enchanted fans with a three-year love story.
Retired soccer star Abby Wambach and her wife, author Glennon Doyle, were among the first guests seen entering the sports arena on foot under extreme temperatures that hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Kelce's teammate, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, were also spotted walking in, as was "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis. Others who arrived included actors Hugh Grant and Ethan Hawke.
Black sport utility vehicles snarled traffic as they drove into the facility, stopping when workers asked occupants to show electronic tickets for verification.
"Watch your toes!" yelled a person at the checkpoint to the crowd while guests' cars passed a few feet away.
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns began arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for pop megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, the couple that has enchanted fans with a three-year love story.
Retired soccer star Abby Wambach and her wife, author Glennon Doyle, were among the first guests seen entering the sports arena on foot under extreme temperatures that hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Kelce's teammate, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, were also spotted walking in, as was "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis. Others who arrived included actors Hugh Grant and Ethan Hawke.
Black sport utility vehicles snarled traffic as they drove into the facility, stopping when workers asked occupants to show electronic tickets for verification.
"Watch your toes!" yelled a person at the checkpoint to the crowd while guests' cars passed a few feet away.
4 months ago
BERLIN (AP) — Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.
Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. The Danish Meteorological Institute reported a new record of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Ødum north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records began in 1874.
In Switzerland, a record of 38.8 C (101.8 F) was set in the city of Basel. And Germany marked a new high of 41.5 C (106.7 F), in Möckern-Drewitz in Saxony-Anhalt, according to preliminary data by the German Weather Service. The previous record was set a day earlier.
The country's famous Autobahn was overwhelmed, too. In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed. Other highway damage was also reported across the country, according to German daily Bild.
Train operator Deutsche Bahn and other rail companies advised against all nonessential travel train travel this weekend.
Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. The Danish Meteorological Institute reported a new record of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Ødum north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records began in 1874.
In Switzerland, a record of 38.8 C (101.8 F) was set in the city of Basel. And Germany marked a new high of 41.5 C (106.7 F), in Möckern-Drewitz in Saxony-Anhalt, according to preliminary data by the German Weather Service. The previous record was set a day earlier.
The country's famous Autobahn was overwhelmed, too. In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed. Other highway damage was also reported across the country, according to German daily Bild.
Train operator Deutsche Bahn and other rail companies advised against all nonessential travel train travel this weekend.
4 months ago
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The loveable kilt-wearing, bagpipe-playing members of the Tartan Army quickly discovered the reality of Miami's summer heat at the World Cup.
Many of Scotland’s most dedicated fans took over South Florida’s beaches and bars ahead of Wednesday’s match against Brazil and were greeted with temperatures peaking at 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius) in Miami Gardens.
“Right now in this kilt, I am sweating,” said Hayden Sutherland, one of the thousands of fans who made the journey to the U.S. for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998. “Absolutely sweating. It’s crazy heat.”
Cloud cover provided some relief for fans at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins — solace some haven’t felt since their traveling tour took them from Boston to Miami.
The Tartan Army wouldn’t have fared much better back home, however, as Scotland is in the midst of a rare heat wave. On Tuesday, temperatures peaked at a surprising high of around 84 degrees F (29 degrees C).
Many of Scotland’s most dedicated fans took over South Florida’s beaches and bars ahead of Wednesday’s match against Brazil and were greeted with temperatures peaking at 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius) in Miami Gardens.
“Right now in this kilt, I am sweating,” said Hayden Sutherland, one of the thousands of fans who made the journey to the U.S. for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998. “Absolutely sweating. It’s crazy heat.”
Cloud cover provided some relief for fans at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins — solace some haven’t felt since their traveling tour took them from Boston to Miami.
The Tartan Army wouldn’t have fared much better back home, however, as Scotland is in the midst of a rare heat wave. On Tuesday, temperatures peaked at a surprising high of around 84 degrees F (29 degrees C).
5 months ago
By Giselda Vagnoni
PARIS/BERLIN/ROME, June 20 (Reuters) - A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.
France was expecting 35 of its 96 departments or regions to declare red heatwave alerts on Sunday with temperatures of 39 to 40 degrees Celsius (102-104 Fahrenheit) expected from the southwest through the Paris region into Burgundy, with some areas possibly reaching 41C.
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu pre-emptively banned alcohol consumption on Sunday at the annual Fete de la Musique festivals and other public events to be held in those 35 regions on Sunday. Authorities in Paris ordered parks to remain open around the clock, however.
Heat alerts were declared in most of Germany, with temperatures approaching 38C. The DWD weather service warned that a combination of heat and humidity could trigger severe thunderstorms.
PARIS/BERLIN/ROME, June 20 (Reuters) - A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.
France was expecting 35 of its 96 departments or regions to declare red heatwave alerts on Sunday with temperatures of 39 to 40 degrees Celsius (102-104 Fahrenheit) expected from the southwest through the Paris region into Burgundy, with some areas possibly reaching 41C.
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu pre-emptively banned alcohol consumption on Sunday at the annual Fete de la Musique festivals and other public events to be held in those 35 regions on Sunday. Authorities in Paris ordered parks to remain open around the clock, however.
Heat alerts were declared in most of Germany, with temperatures approaching 38C. The DWD weather service warned that a combination of heat and humidity could trigger severe thunderstorms.
5 months ago
TimesofIndia.com in Lucknow: It is no secret that Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is a strong believer in the left-right batting combination.
The foundation of India's T20I template has been built around that principle. With Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma in the top six, India have multiple southpaws to disrupt bowling plans. In contrast, the ODI setup has largely been dominated by right-handers. Even during the Champions Trophy, the team management was forced to promote Axar Patel to No. 5 to break that monotony.
Multiple discussions have occurred about injecting some left-handers into the mix but the batting unit has maintained a settled look since the 2023 ODI World Cup. There were some movements based on the game situation but right-handers have been the flavour. After the high of the Champions Trophy, India lost ODI series against Australia and South Africa and Virat Kohli's injury opened up an opportunity to shake things up a bit.
The thinktank wasted no time: Ishan Kishan walked in at No. 3 in the rain-curtailed ODI in Dharamsala and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened with Rohit Sharma, forcing Gill to come in at one drop, for the second contest in Lucknow.
While the left-right combination at the top didn't work as Jaiswal was dismissed cheaply, Gill and Kishan stitched together a 224-run stand for the third wicket. The partnership had everything: elegant strokeplay, towering sixes, relentless running between the wickets and complete domination of the opposition attack. Across 140 deliveries, the pair offered a compelling glimpse into what India's batting blueprint for the 2027 ODI World Cup could look like.
The heat was relentless and played a significant role in shaping India's innings. Temperatures remained above 40 degrees Celsius throughout, with players visibly struggling to cope. Although three official drinks breaks were scheduled, batters repeatedly called for fluids between overs and even wore ice packs around their necks. The duo battled cramps, and the Indian captain appeared completely drained by the time his innings ended.
Despite the unforgiving conditions, they gave the 13,000 spectators at the Ekana Stadium plenty to cheer about. Those who braved the extreme heat were treated to a batting exhibition of the highest quality.
After his Player of the Match-winning effort in the first ODI, Gill once again stamped his authority with a magnificent 154 off 110 ******* , studded with 22 fours and two sixes. It was also his maiden ODI century as India's captain.
Gill was at his dominant best. After Jaiswal's early dismissal, he walked in and picked up exactly where he had left off in Dharamsala. His cover drives were regal, while his flicks, cuts and pulls showcased the full range of his strokeplay.
India's highest stands in ODIs for third wicket:
237* runs - Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar in 1999
233* runs - Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in 2023
224 runs - Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli in 200
The foundation of India's T20I template has been built around that principle. With Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma in the top six, India have multiple southpaws to disrupt bowling plans. In contrast, the ODI setup has largely been dominated by right-handers. Even during the Champions Trophy, the team management was forced to promote Axar Patel to No. 5 to break that monotony.
Multiple discussions have occurred about injecting some left-handers into the mix but the batting unit has maintained a settled look since the 2023 ODI World Cup. There were some movements based on the game situation but right-handers have been the flavour. After the high of the Champions Trophy, India lost ODI series against Australia and South Africa and Virat Kohli's injury opened up an opportunity to shake things up a bit.
The thinktank wasted no time: Ishan Kishan walked in at No. 3 in the rain-curtailed ODI in Dharamsala and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened with Rohit Sharma, forcing Gill to come in at one drop, for the second contest in Lucknow.
While the left-right combination at the top didn't work as Jaiswal was dismissed cheaply, Gill and Kishan stitched together a 224-run stand for the third wicket. The partnership had everything: elegant strokeplay, towering sixes, relentless running between the wickets and complete domination of the opposition attack. Across 140 deliveries, the pair offered a compelling glimpse into what India's batting blueprint for the 2027 ODI World Cup could look like.
The heat was relentless and played a significant role in shaping India's innings. Temperatures remained above 40 degrees Celsius throughout, with players visibly struggling to cope. Although three official drinks breaks were scheduled, batters repeatedly called for fluids between overs and even wore ice packs around their necks. The duo battled cramps, and the Indian captain appeared completely drained by the time his innings ended.
Despite the unforgiving conditions, they gave the 13,000 spectators at the Ekana Stadium plenty to cheer about. Those who braved the extreme heat were treated to a batting exhibition of the highest quality.
After his Player of the Match-winning effort in the first ODI, Gill once again stamped his authority with a magnificent 154 off 110 ******* , studded with 22 fours and two sixes. It was also his maiden ODI century as India's captain.
Gill was at his dominant best. After Jaiswal's early dismissal, he walked in and picked up exactly where he had left off in Dharamsala. His cover drives were regal, while his flicks, cuts and pulls showcased the full range of his strokeplay.
India's highest stands in ODIs for third wicket:
237* runs - Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar in 1999
233* runs - Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in 2023
224 runs - Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli in 200
5 months ago
Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) is one of the 10 best mid-cap stocks that could double your money.
On June 12, Bernstein began its coverage of Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) with a price target of $44. An Outperform rating was ******* igned on the stock, which offers almost 55% upside based on the projected price target.
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The firm made a notable mention of Alani Nu, which has the highest potential among the company's brands. Bernstein also mentioned that potential worries about a drop in market share for the Celsius brand appear to be highly exaggerated.
As long as Alani keeps gaining market share, the firm thinks the portfolio can maintain its position in the United States. Bernstein argues that this will occur due to Alani's exceptional brand equity, which is backed by the findings of their consumer survey.
On June 12, Bernstein began its coverage of Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) with a price target of $44. An Outperform rating was ******* igned on the stock, which offers almost 55% upside based on the projected price target.
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The firm made a notable mention of Alani Nu, which has the highest potential among the company's brands. Bernstein also mentioned that potential worries about a drop in market share for the Celsius brand appear to be highly exaggerated.
As long as Alani keeps gaining market share, the firm thinks the portfolio can maintain its position in the United States. Bernstein argues that this will occur due to Alani's exceptional brand equity, which is backed by the findings of their consumer survey.
