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MLB Wednesday parlay at mega (+955) odds today, 5/31 | Pickswise

We’re halfway through the work week and have a full slate of games today to celebrate. I’ve identified 3 edges in today’s slate that make up this mega parlay, but also be sure to check out our MLB predictions for every matchup. For n ow, let’s get into Wednesday’s MLB mega parlay . Rangers -1.5 (+105) Reds ML (+145) Diamondbacks -1.5 (+110) Parlay odds: +955 You can bet on all today’s sports at FanDuel, America’s #1 sportsbook, which has a great new customer offer where you can get a No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000! Click here to take advantage of this awesome offer.   Texas Rangers -1.5 (+105) over Detroit Tigers The best offense in baseball against one of the worst pitchers in the game? Sign me up. The Rangers offense has been mashing in the last 2 weeks and average 7.1 runs per game in their last 10. They just put up 10 runs yesterday on 13 hits, and they get to face an even more hittable pitcher today. That pitcher is Joey Wentz, who has a 7.80 ERA with a 1.66 WHIP and

Surprisingly, this brave man displays no indications of feаг despite being totally coated in bees. (VIDEO)

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Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt

World shares are mostly higher after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement on a deal to raise the U.S. national debt ceiling World shares were mostly higher Monday after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement on a deal to raise the U.S. national debt ceiling, though the measure requires approval by Congress. Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Sydney and Shanghai advanced while Hong Kong fell. Markets in London and Seoul were closed for a holiday and U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. The agreement on the U.S. debt eased what had been a potentially huge threat to market s worldwide. Biden and McCarthy worked over the weekend to try to ensure enough support in Congress to pass the measure before a June 5 deadline and avert a disruptive federal default. “Markets are so far reacting cautiously. Buoyed, but cautious,” Clifford Bennett, chief economist at ACY Securities, said in a commentary. “This agree

Modi opponents boycott opening of new parliament building as PM reshapes India's power corridor

India’s major opposition parties have boycotted the inauguration of a new parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the ceremony sidelined President Droupadi Murmu, who is the head of state and highest constitutional authority NEW DELHI -- India’s major opposition parties Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has spent nine years in power and is seeking a third term in general elections next year. Modi inaugurated the new parliament in the capital of New Delhi by offering prayers as Hindu priests chanted religious hymns at the start of the ceremony. Opposition parties criticized the event saying the prime minister had sidelined President Droupadi Murmu, who has only ceremonial powers but is the head of state and highest constitutional authority. “May this iconic building be a cradle of empowerment, igniting dreams and nurturing them into re

Guatemala arrests former anti-corruption prosecutor

Guatemalan police arrested the country’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants Friday, accusing him of alleged abuse of authority GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemalan police arrested the country’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants Friday, accusing him of alleged abuse of authority. Stuardo Campos was formerly an anti-corruption prosecutor in the country during the administration of former President Jimmy Morales. It was not immediately clear whether the accusations pertain to his current position or the former. The complaint against Campos was made by the far-right Foundation Against Terrorism, a group that started out defending military officers accused of war crimes, but has also targeted members of the justice system who worked corruption cases. “This complaint is spurious,” Campos said. “I know that my work as an anti-corruption prosecutor earned me animosity in a lot of sectors.” Campos was known for an investigation related to a government highway project during the Morales admi

Putin reports progress in talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, saying only technical issues remain

Russian President Vladimir Putin says “strictly technical” issues remain in resolving one of the main disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, neighbors that fought a war over a contested territory MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that “strictly technical” issues remain in resolving one of the main disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, neighbors that fought a war over a contested territory. Putin met in various formats in Moscow with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, discussing a dispute over a winding road called the Lachin Corridor. That's the only authorized connection between Armenia and the contested territory, Nagorno-Karabakh, and it's a lifeline for supplies to the region’s approximately 120,000 people. Aliyev and Pashinyan, in a broader regional summit meeting Putin hosted in Moscow, lashed out at each other for their positions regarding the land corridor. But Putin said that on the “principal iss

Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school

A poem written for President Joe Biden’s inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A poem written for President Joe Biden's inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, poet Amanda Gorman vowed to fight back. Her poem, “The Hill We Climb” was challenged by the parent of two students at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes, along with several books. “I'm gutted,” she wrote. “Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech." Gorman, who at 17 became the country’s National Youth Poet Laureate, said she wrote the poem “The Hill We Climb,” so “all young people could see themselves in a historical moment,” and that she’s received countless letters and videos from children who were inspi

Super Typhoon Mawar set to hit Guam as potentially 'catastrophic' storm

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Super Typhoon Mawar could directly hit Guam with winds as strong as 160 mph. It is expected to strike around noon local time Wednesday. A powerful typhoon is headed toward Guam, which could be the strongest tropical cyclone to impact the island in decades. Super Typhoon Mawar could directly hit Guam with winds as strong as 160 mph -- equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. The strong tropical cyclone is expected to strike around noon local time Wednesday, which would be around 10 p.m. ET Tuesday. Satellite image released by NASA, May 23, 2023, shows Typhoon Mawar in the Pacific, approaching Guam. NASA via AP A typhoon warning has been issued for the U.S. island territory, located in the western Pacific. Rainfall could reach as high as 20 inches, and storm surge is forecast to reach as high as 25 feet. The super typhoon is already producing waves up to 45 feet in the ocean near Guam. MORE: What is a typhoon: Everything you need to know Guam's Office of Civil Defense advised residents

Horse Racing picks for Parx race track on Monday, May 22

There is plenty of great Horse Racing across America on Monday, including at Parx race track . We have been in fine form with our picks for a long time now and we are up +274.03 units with our race selections to our recommended stakes dating back to August 5, 2021. We have picked 5 winners in 11 races over the past 3 days for a profit of +10.4 units. Let’s keep it rolling! Here are our best bets for today’s action at Parx. You can bet on today’s racing with FanDuel and you can get a $1,000 No Sweat First Bet when you sign up for a new account. Click here to take advantage of this can’t-miss offer. 12:40 Parx (Race 1) – Norlander 2/1 (2-star play) Trained by Robert Reid Jr., the colt has shown ability when finishing runner-up in 2 of his 5 previous starts. The son of Cairo Prince dropped to maiden claiming company for the first time when beaten a nose in a $16,000 maiden claimer over this course and distance earlier this month. The drop back in distance appeared to suit on that

Bagnaia suffers partial ankle fracture but set to be fit for Italian MotoGP

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The reigning MotoGP world champion clashed with Maverick Vinales in the French GP last Sunday and underwent checks at the medical centre at Le Mans which didn’t detect any injury. But having felt pain in his right leg since the crash, Bagnaia has since undergone checks at Misano’s medical centre which revealed "a small partial talus bone fracture ", Ducati explained in a team statement. According to information released by Ducati, the injury is classified as "minor" and therefore "will not prevent Bagnaia's participation in the next Italian GP” which is scheduled at Mugello on the 9-11 June. After the crash on Sunday at Le Mans, and the fact that the doctors at the circuit did not detect any injury, Bagnaia took a few days off to maintain the inflammation in his right ankle. Despite this, the rider travelled to Misano on Thursday to train with the VR46 Academy riders, using a Ducati Superbike Panigale V4, but pain prevented him from finishing th

Diplomatic tour by Ukraine’s Zelenskyy highlights Putin’s stark isolation

While the world awaits Ukraine’s spring offensive, its leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already launched a diplomatic one TALLINN, Estonia -- While the world awaits Ukraine’s spring battlefield offensive, its leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has launched a diplomatic one. In the span of a week, he's dashed to Italy, the Vatican, Germany, France and Britain to shore up support for defending his country. On Friday, he was in Saudi Arabia to meet with Arab leaders, some of whom are allies with Moscow. President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, was in the southern Russian city of Pyatigorsk, chairing a meeting with local officials, sitting at a large table at a distance from the other attendees. The Russian president has faced unprecedented international isolation, with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant hanging over his head and clouding the prospects of traveling to many destinations, including those viewed as Moscow's allies. With his invasion of Ukraine, “Putin took a gamble an

Texas man pleads guilty to firearms offense linked to Mexico murder, kidnapping case

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A Texas man pleaded guilty to smuggling a firearm that authorities linked to the deadly kidnapping involving four U.S. citizens near the border in Mexico. A Texas man pleaded guilty to smuggling a firearm that authorities linked to the deadly kidnapping of four U.S. citizens near the border in Mexico, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas. Roberto Lugardo Moreno Jr. admitted to purchasing the pistol and then taking it to Mexico for the Gulf Cartel, the Wednesday statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office said. "These weapons often contribute to fueling the violence committed by drug cartels, which drastically affects communities both in Mexico and in the United States," said Acting Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee of Homeland Security Investigations San Antonio. "This investigation and prosecution highlight the fine work federal border security agencies perform each day, often behind the scenes and often unknown to th