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General Sir Nick Carter, the head of the British armed forces, said civilian evacuation will end on Saturday, August 28, ahead of an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw all troops from Kabul by August 31. On Friday, Britain’s defense secretary Ben Wallace admitted that between 800 and 1,100 eligible Afghans and around 100 to 150 Britons may not be evacuated in time. Among those who will not be safely flown out of Kabul airport in time include Afghan interpreters who have assisted with the military and their families....

The Air Jordan "Two Rings" version alludes — obviously — to Allen's second NBA championship ring, which is appropriate as these are the kicks he'll be wearing when he is presented with the ring. LOOK: More photos of Ray Allen’s custom ‘Two Rings’ Air Jordan XIs Allen wore the same type of Jordans when he received his 2008 ring with the Boston Celtics. This version is updated with gold and maroon accents to reflect his time with the Miami Heat....

Ambience: A double-height ceiling lends the dining room an airy feel while accommodating a mezzanine level. The minimal décor is corporate but comfortable, focusing all attention on the food. Best plates: Highlights include foie gras with cambuci (a sweet-sour fruit native to the Brazilian rain forest) sorbet, hearts-of-palm fettuccine with shrimp, and mixed-grain and Brazil-nut risotto. The cheese course is inventively down to earth, consisting of potato purée and semi-melted Gruyère swirled by the waiter into a rich, chewy confection....

The triple Olympic champion is poised to swim the men’s 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle in Jakarta – and it would take an astonishing upset to deny him a gold medal sweep. No shrinking violet, Sun triggered a diplomatic row at the 2014 Asian Games by slamming Japan’s national anthem as “ugly” after being ambushed by Kosuke Hagino in the 200m free in Korea. Sun was banned for three months in 2014 for taking trimetazidine, prescribed for a heart condition and which had only been included on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of illegal substances four months earlier....

“This reconciliation bill is the next step toward implementing the American Rescue Plan and finally changing the direction of these crises,” House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth said in a statement. Yarmuth, a Kentucky Democrat, added, “We are in a race against time, and aggressive, bold action is needed before our nation is permanently scarred by the human and economic costs of inaction. We have the plan and the fiscal space, we have the American people behind us, and now we have the bill to get it done....

But approved along mostly party lines, the HEROES Act is largely a messaging bill from Democrats that will not advance in the GOP-controlled Senate in its current form. It remains to be seen when—or if—future relief will come for the more than 36 million Americans who have filed for unemployment benefits in the past two months. Republicans on Capitol Hill have advocated for a “pause” in dolling out more money amid skyrocketing deficits....

RELATED: Things We Could See In The Jon Snow Game Of Thrones Sequel That means new characters will drive the story forward. One of them will be Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen. Matt Smith is a well-known British actor who has appeared in many well-rated and successful movies and television shows. Anybody who wants to watch Matt Smith’s best performances before House of the Dragon premieres has multiple options to choose from....

RELATED: House Of The Dragon: Best Moments From Season 1 Throughout the Game of Thrones prequel, Rhaenyra Targaryen has done some questionable things and has even been wrong on occasion. Her choices have certainly affected relationships with others, and even started a direct path to war. 6 Unmade Ser Criston After a night on the town with Daemon, Rhaenyra felt slightly betrayed by her uncle, and absorbed by the excitement, tried to seduce Criston Cole....

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed in a 260-165 vote, gaining support from 34 Republicans and succeeding where other efforts to see a significant number of undocumented immigrants have failed. While the bill could be shot down in the Republican-controlled Senate, immigration advocates have hailed its success among House Republicans as a positive sign. “Bipartisanship lives, and for good reason,” said Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum, in a statement shared with Newsweek....

Sometimes, these strong opinions lead them to say things they might regret later. John McClain, a sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle had to eat his words, literally, after the Houston Texans drafted Jadeveon Clowney with the No. 1 overall pick. Prior to the draft, McClain was adamant that the Texans would draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, so much so that he promised to eat the front page of the Houston Chronicle if the team did not draft a quarterback on Thursday night....

The Big 12 should just do it. Put Houston in the Big 12, and bring a friend. We’ll even pick that friend. Tilman Fertitta, chairman of the University of Houston’s board or regents, didn’t shy away from that talk in a meeting with the Houston Chronicle’s editorial board Thursday. Fertittta said Texas Legislature should Houston’s push to join the Big 12. “Put pressure on the presidents; say, ‘If you don’t do this, we’re not going to fund you for this,’” Fertitta said in a meeting with the Houston Chronicle’s editorial board Thursday....

Keep your toddler in their room: whether or not they’re always actually asleep for their entire nap or nightly session, staying in their room will help solidify your toddler’s schedule. Try a pre-sleep routine: A relaxing wind down session can work wonders. Before bed, lay with your toddler and sing lullabies or read with them. This’ll set a natural, healthy sleep regiment, and over time, your routine will help them prepare to sleep....

Republicans applauded Trump for his swift response after the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad by supporters of an Iran-backed militia, which came after the U.S. conducted airstrikes last weekend against facilities of the group. The Iran-tied militia was considered by the U.S. to be responsible for rocket attacks at a coalition airbase in northern Iraq that killed an American defense contractor and injured others. However, Democrats were furious and concerned, and their anxiety was twofold....

I asked her about the date of her last periods and quickly added the first and last date of periods. The app gave me an interesting and colorful calendar view in which I added a few more details about the flow levels (Light, Medium, Heavy) and about the nasty cramps (none, mild, severe). The calendar showed me her period days in peachy pink shades and her fertile days in lime green shade suggestive of ovulation....

The event’s popularity soared in Himachal Pradesh with several locals getting exposed to it for the very first time. In fact, the introduction of a mountain bike also made people’s lives in the region a lot easier. Soon the bike became an essential tool for transportation, subsistence and recreation. Youth across the state slowly began using the sport as a yardstick to maintain fitness and compete against each other. The tribal belt of Chamba in Northern Himachal Pradesh was relatively cut-off from the latest introduction....

That claim might sting for owners of the Honor 50, which also launched last year, but it’s a clear sign that Honor is positioning the three Magic 3 phones – with a Pro and Pro+ in addition to the standard model – as true premium phones, with the specs to match. When is the Magic 3 release date? Honor unveiled the Magic 3 series at an event in China on 12 August, with the phones going on sale in that country first....

The phone launched at an event in London on 12 May and will be available from 27 May for £949.99. Pre-orders go live on 13 May. Honor also announced its mid-range Honor X8 and Honor X7 phones will be coming to the UK, as well as the Honor Watch GS 3 and Honor Earbuds 3 Pro. The Magic 4 Pro is Honor’s first shot at launching a premium phone in the UK to compete with Samsung, Oppo, and OnePlus since Honor split from parent company Huawei....

The drawing depicts Hagakure in her Hero uniform, meaning she is entirely naked, only covered by thin stripes. This caused massive outrage amongst the community, not only due to the fact that the franchise is targeted at a younger audience but also because Toru is a 15-year-old girl. Disclaimer: This article reflects the author’s opinion. It contains subjects that can be triggering for some readers. Discretion is advised. Fans on Twitter are losing hope in Horikoshi after his depiction of Hagakure in My Hero Academia 368 Moments after the image of Toru was published on social media, fans began stating how disappointed and confused they were with Horikoshi’s decision....

However, Hulst promises those who have been patiently waiting for the chance to play Horizon: Zero Dawn that the choice is in everyone’s best interests, as it will not only provide developers ample time to ensure a spectacular launch, but also provide fans with the well-polished game they deserve. Of course, Guerrilla Games’ Managing Director explains in full why the change in the game’s release had to be implemented, and thanks fans for understanding, as he writes:...

The extinction signal players learn about in Horizon Zero Dawn was sent by Nemesis, and the AI plans to finish off what it started. Aloy will need everything at her disposal to protect humanity against this enemy, and the Oseram aren’t the only tribe that will be of use. The Quen – introduced in Horizon Forbidden West – will also be pivotal with their knowledge of the Old Ones, as well as the Carja tribe which has a powerful army....