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With its economy faltering, Argentina’s peso has plunged against the U.S. dollar and its annual inflation is nearly 116%, one of the highest rates in the world GUALEGUAYCHÚ, Argentina -- On a recent cross-border shopping trip, four friends from Fray Bentos, Uruguay, visited the nearby Argentine city of Gualeguaychu, where they could afford to live lavishly and snap up eye-popping bargains. Thanks to a huge disparity in the two South American countries’ currencies, Stella Ferreira and a friend treated themselves to a low-cost pampering at a hair salon, while two other friends hunted around for stylish but inexpensive pants. With its economy faltering, Argentina’s peso has plunged against the U.S. dollar and its annual inflation is 115.6%, one of the highest rates in the world. In contrast, Uruguay’s economy is more stable, with low inflation and a stronger currency. The result has been a huge flow of shoppers from Uruguay throwing an economic lifeline to struggling Argentine stores and

A federal jury convicted Félix Verdejo-Sanchez -- who competed in the 2012 Olympics -- on kidnapping resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child. A Puerto Rican boxer was found guilty of federal charges in connection with the 2021 murder of a pregnant woman , federal prosecutors said. A federal jury convicted Félix Verdejo-Sánchez -- who competed in the 2012 Olympics -- on kidnapping resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico announced on Friday. Verdejo-Sánchez was accused of killing a woman who told him she was pregnant with his child, according to court documents. A co-defendant -- Luis Antonio Cádiz-Martínez -- was also accused of helping him commit a kidnapping that resulted in the death of the woman -- 27-year-old Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz -- and her unborn child, prosecutors said. Félix Verdejo-Sánchez walks to the ring before a bout in Las Vegas on July 16, 2020. Mikey Willi

A federal judge in Miami blasted prosecutors for an attempt to undercut a court order and try to take control of an oceanside condo belonging to a former Republican Congressman ahead of a high-profile trial connected to a $50 million consulting contrac... MIAMI -- A federal judge in Miami on Friday blasted prosecutors for an apparent attempt to disavow a court order and take control of a oceanside condo belonging to a former Republican Congressman ahead of a high-profile trial connected to a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela's socialist government. When David Rivera and an associate were charged last November with money laundering and acting as unregistered foreign agents for President Nicolás Maduro's government, prosecutors obtained a judge’s order freezing around $24 million from banking and brokerage accounts as well as Florida properties that they said were the product of ill-gotten gains. Prosecutors also blocked eight more properties belonging to Rivera and

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in southwestern China for talks about joint projects that include Indonesia’s development of a new capital BEIJING -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday in southwestern China for talks about joint projects that include Indonesia’s development of a new capital. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the governments of China and Indonesia signed several agreements, including to exchange knowledge and experience for the capital project. Indonesia plans to move its capital from the congested and polluted city of Jakarta on its main island of Java to Nusantara on Borneo island next year. During their meeting in Chengdu, the two leaders also discussed investments, cooperation in areas such as health, research and technology, and regional issues, including China's relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, according to a statement from Widodo. “The

The Federal Reserve has imposed its most aggressive series of rate hikes in 40 years. The Federal Reserve raise d its benchmark interest rate another 0.25% on Wednesday, reviving its i NFL ation fight despite a significant cooldown of price increases in recent months. The rate hike brought the Fed's benchmark interest rate to a 22-year high of between 5.25% and 5.5%. Inflation has fallen significantly from a peak last summer, but remains at a level one percentage point higher than the Federal Reserve's target of 2%. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the progress achieved so far in reducing inflation. "Inflation has moderated somewhat since the middle of last year," Powell said. "Nonetheless, the process of getting inflation back down to 2% has a long way to go." The Fed remains open to raising rates again at its next meeting in September, depending on the economic data released over the mo

Allisha Watts has been missing since July 16 and her family is worried about her safety, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said. More than a week after a 39-year- old woman vanished in North Carolina, her family is desperate for answers . Allisha Watts was last seen on July 16 leaving a house in Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said. According to Watts' sister, Stephanie Johnson, Watts was last seen with her boyfriend of one year. MORE: Gilgo Beach murders: Police searching suspect's walk-in vault The couple met when Watts, who lives in Moore County, North Carolina, would drive to Charlotte to visit her cousin, Gwendolyn Utley, who is the boyfriend's neighbor, Johnson said. Now, every other Friday, Watts drives to Charlotte for the weekend, her sister said. Johnson said Utley last saw Watts on the afternoon of July 16. The cousins planned to go to Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum for a comedy show, Johnson said, and when Watts didn't show up, Utley reporte

Los Angeles Dodgers (57-41) vs Toronto Blue Jays (55-45) Game Info: Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:10 pm (Dodger Stadium) Michael Grove (2-2) (6.40) vs Jose Berrios (8-7) (3.39) Betting Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers -130 / Toronto Blue Jays +120 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Good morning, Pickswise Nation! The Open wraps up on Sunday and we’ve still got plenty of baseball to enjoy, plus F1 and NASCAR action on the track, so let’s get straight to making your next bet better. About Last Night Wild night on the diamond Saturday was another jam-packed day of MLB action, with the biggest result coming in the AL East, as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to claim sole possession of first place. Elsewhere, the Dodgers demolished the Rangers, the Mariners beat the Blue Jays and the A’s upset the Astros in Oakland. Harman closes in on Open crown The story of the British Open continues to be Brian Harman, as he now holds a 5-shot lead over Cameron Young and a 6-shot edge over John Rahm, who shot 8-under par as part of a terrific Saturday afternoon stretch of Golf . Sepp Straka and Jason Day round out the top 5, but the chase for the Open Championship feels like a 3-horse race at this point. Harman is just 18 holes away from a historic victory at

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been asked about the club's supposed interest in signing Kylian Mbappe. 90min understands that Paris Saint-Germain are now trying to sell the forward as he will not sign a new contract. With his deal up in 2024, they are looking to shift him this summer and avoid losing him for free. Mbappe is the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia, but sources have confirmed to 90min that he has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid instead. However, the two parties have not agreed terms over a deal, contrary to what PSG believe. Reports from both France and England have linked Arsenal with a speculative move for Mbappe, suggesting they would be the Premier League club most likely to land him should he decide to cross the Channel. READ MORE FROM THE 90MIN TALKING TRANSFERS TEAM feed But speaking in a press conference, Arteta refused to be drawn on such speculation. "You know I never talk about players that are not part of our team," Arteta asserted.

Those darn Cubs. I was one win away from cashing yesterday’s +863 mega parlay, but Marcus Stroman and the Cubs were upset by the Cardinals at Wrigley yesterday. Today, I’m out for revenge. Be sure to check out our MLB predictions for all of today’s games, but for n ow, let’s get into my MLB mega parlay for Friday. Orioles vs Rays alternate total under 7.5 (-104) Padres vs Tigers alternate total under 8.5 (+106) Mets vs Red Sox alternate total under 8.5 (+150) Parlay odds: +910 All of today ’s biggest Game s are available to bet with BetMGM, the premier destination for online Sports betting. New customers can earn themselves a $1,000 deposit bonus by signing up right now! Click here to lock in this great sign-up offer.   Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays Under 7.5 (-104) I cannot stress this enough: Zach Eflin at home is a cash cow. Let me explain. The right-hander has been solid in his first year with the Rays as he Sports a 3.59 ERA paired with a 3.20 xERA and a 3.14 FIP

Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim — even as more and more eye top prizes soaring to jaw-dropping heights NEW YORK -- There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim — even as more and more eye top prizes soaring to jaw-dropping heights. Ahead of Wednesday night's drawing, the estimated jackpot for Powerball reached $1 billion — marking the seventh largest prize across U.S. lottery history. And Mega Millions' jackpot grew to an estimated $720 million after there was no winner Tuesday. But don't plan on entering a new tax bracket anytime soon. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot — no matter the size — stand near 1 in 292.2 million. Chances of taking home Mega Millions' top prize are even lower, at about 1 in 302.6 million. Because of the almost impossible chance of winning big, experts stress that you shouldn't spend all your money on lottery tickets. If you choose to play, it's important to be mindful of what

A small plane crash ed into a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Tuesday, resulting in an unspecified number of fatal ities. A small plane crash ed into a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Tuesday, resulting in an unspecified number of fatal ities. The home, located just south of the Santa Fe Regional Airport, caught fire in the crash . The twin-engine Cessna 310 crash ed into a home around 9:05 a.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It is unknown how many people were on board, the FAA said. The Santa Fe County Sheriff released this photo on social media after a small plane crashed into a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, July 18, 2023. Santa Fe County Sheriff MORE: Officials identify 6 victims killed after business jet crashes while approaching California airport amid low visibility New Mexico State Police said they are investigating the fatal plane crash and that the scene is active. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are also investigating the cr

A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction LONDON -- A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction . The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September. The 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer was photographed in the garment at a polo match in June 1981, soon after her engagement to Prince Charles, who was then heir to the British throne. Diana was already becoming a style icon —- and one of the world’s most photographed women — and the moment gave a big boost to designers Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne, who made the sweater for their small knitwear label Warm & Wonderful. A few weeks later, Muir and Osborne received an official letter from Buckingham Palace explaining that Diana had damaged the sweater and asking