If you want the largest monthly Social Security checks that you can get, nothing beats waiting until age 70 to claim. That's when you qualify for your maximum retirement benefit. While the gains can be pretty significant, this move isn't without its drawbacks. You'll have to find another way to cover your expenses until you're ready to sign up for Social Security. That could mean working longer than you want to or burning through your personal savings more quickly. And that's not the only factor you have to weigh when deciding whether claiming at 70 is right for you. What to consider when deciding whether to apply for Social Security at 70 There are two main factors to consider when deciding whether claiming at 70 makes sense for you. The first is your financial situation. If you cannot work and have no other way to cover your expenses, delaying your Social Security application isn't right for you. Claim your checks to maintain your financial security, even if it means settling for a smaller lifetime benefit. You may also want to claim Social Security earlier if you have a short life expectancy. Delaying can be risky in this situation, as waiting too long may mean you don't receive any money from the program. However, married individuals in this situation should note that early claiming may reduce the spousal benefit available to their partner after they die. If neither of those things applies to you, claiming at 70 could be a smart move. It may lead to a larger lifetime benefit, and that could help you stretch your personal savings further. But it's not your only option. How your claiming age affects your Social Security checks Every month you delay Social Security increases your benefits, though exactly how much they increase depends on your current age and your full retirement age (FRA). For most workers today, FRA is 67. The following table breaks down how quickly benefits grow over time for someone with an FRA of 67: Between Ages: Benefits Grow By: 62 to 64 5/1...

This week’s economic data will shine a light on consumer prices, jobs and turnover, and small business optimism. Dollar General, Casey’s, are among a relative handful of companies that will report earnings.

Hanizam/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Oil rally expected to continue amid disruptions and shutdown fears. (0:17) February core CPI seen up slightly. (1:28) Oracle earnings will test hyperscaler AI capex demand outlook . (2:11) The oil market will remain the key focus this week after WTI crude ( CL1:COM ) posted its biggest weekly rise since the contract launched in 1983 — up 36%. The rally is expected to continue Monday. WTI and Brent ( CO1:COM ) futures traded on the Hyperliquid blockchain topped $95 a barrel . On IG Group’s weekend market — which offers spread betting and CFDs — U.S. crude was trading just below $95. Kuwait has reduced production and refining as the conflict in the Middle East sends ripple effects across the region — including a near-total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Qatar’s energy minister warned that Persian Gulf exporters could shut down production within days, potentially driving oil to $150 a barrel. Prediction markets are also pricing in further upside. On Polymarket, traders see about a 25% chance oil tops $150, a 90% probability it moves above $100, and roughly a 7% chance it climbs past $200. Economists at Goldman Sachs say a sustained 10% rise in oil prices typically boosts headline CPI by 28 basis points . “If oil prices increase by $10 and remain elevated for three months, U.S. year-over-year headline CPI inflation would likely rise from 2.4% in January to 3% in May,” they said. We’ll get the latest consumer inflation numbers on Wednesday when the February CPI is released. Forecasts call for a 0.3% monthly gain in the headline, with the annual rate nudging up to 2.5%. Core CPI is expected to rise 0.2% on the month, with the yearly rate holding at 2.5%. Economists at Wells Fargo say energy is “set to reassert upward pressure” on overall prices, as oil and gasoline were already rising in anticipation of conflict in the Middle East. Softer food inflation should provide a ...

Key Highlights Qualcomm (QCOM) shares are currently trading in the $135–$140 range, representing approximately 25% below January highs following cautious forward projections in the February quarterly report. CEO Cristiano Amon indicated that robotics operations could evolve into a significant revenue stream for Qualcomm “within the next two years,” supported by the newly developed Dragonwing chip targeting this sector. Wells Fargo moved QCOM from Underweight to Equal Weight, and Loop Capital elevated its rating to Buy — both firms established $185 price objectives, suggesting potential gains exceeding 30%. Natixis Advisors expanded its QCOM holdings by 4.9%, acquiring an additional 63,373 shares valued at approximately $227 million, whereas company insiders divested 45,501 shares during the previous 90-day period. Qualcomm surpassed Q1 earnings per share forecasts ($3.50 actual vs $3.38 projected) yet confronts challenges including U.S.-China commercial friction, declining earnings revision trends, and substantial put option volume indicating short-term pessimistic sentiment. Qualcomm has largely operated outside the spotlight during the artificial intelligence chip surge over the previous twelve months. Trading near $135 after retreating roughly 25% from its January zenith, the semiconductor company faces investor scrutiny following disappointing second-quarter projections revealed during its February financial disclosure. Nevertheless, several developments are emerging beneath the surface. QUALCOMM Incorporated, QCOM The chipmaker exceeded first-quarter profit expectations, delivering $3.50 in earnings per share compared to the $3.38 Wall Street consensus. Top-line performance reached $12.25 billion, narrowly surpassing analyst projections of $12.16 billion and representing 4.7% year-over-year expansion. While these figures demonstrate resilience, forward-looking guidance dampened market enthusiasm. Chief Executive Cristiano Amon utilized recent public appearances...

Bottom of the table and 11 points adrift of safety, it has so far been a truly forgettable League One campaign so far for Port Vale. In the cups, however, it is been a remarkably different story. Sunday's shock 1-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland sent Vale into the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history. And the contrast between their results in league and cup matches is stark. Their victory over the Black Cats was their seventh in the two major cup competitions, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. They have only won six of their 32 league games. They have now scored as many times in cups as they have in the league this term, too. Port Vale manager Jon Brady, who was "still in shock" when interviewed after the match, said the players are "proving themselves" and "hopefully" they can turn their league form around. Five of their six league wins have been in 2026, four of them since Brady took charge in January. Not only was beating Sunderland impressive, but so too was the fact it came so soon after Tuesday's win against Bristol City in the fourth round, a re-arranged game after the original tie in mid-February was postponed. "It's been a terrific week for Port Vale - beating Championship Bristol City on Tuesday then a Premier League scalp today," said former Brighton striker Glenn Murray, who is a pundit on Sunday's Match of the Day. "While their league form hasn't been great, they were brilliant today and it's another memorable upset in this season's FA Cup."

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Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Wharton Business Group LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 0.5% during the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 436,126 shares of the iPhone maker's stock, valued at $111,051,000. Why it matters Apple is one of the most widely held and closely watched stocks among institutional investors. Changes in ownership stakes by major investors can provide insights into market sentiment and potential future performance of the stock. The details Wharton Business Group LLC sold 2,115 shares of Apple stock during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 436,126 shares. The firm's holdings in Apple make up approximately 4.4% of its overall portfolio, making it the 7th largest holding. Wharton Business Group LLC filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026. The players Wharton Business Group LLC An institutional investor that manages a portfolio of stocks, including a significant position in Apple Inc. Apple Inc. A multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, known for its consumer electronics, software, and digital services. Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, the next batch of releases may not bear the “ultra” name, like its Watch, but will all command price premiums over their mainline counterparts. There’s the oft-rumored foldable iPhone, which is expected to cost around $2,000, and a touchscreen MacBook Pro is supposedly slated for the fall. Those are pretty straightforward plays for the higher end of the market. More interesting are the next-gen AirPods, which are rumored to include cameras to feed visual context to Siri. Since AirPods already use the Pro and Max branding, similar to Apple Silicon, a set of AirPods Ultra could very well be on the docket. Between the Neo and multiple foldables in the works, it seems that Apple is simultaneously trying to go further up- and down-market.

Key Points Wall Street is enamored of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and its GLP-1 products right now. This pharma peer has a a more modest P/E, more attractive yield, and a solid payout ratio. 10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › GLP-1 drugs are all the rage on Wall Street today, with demand for these weight loss products expected to be strong for years to come. That's helped to supercharge Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) growth and its stock price. However, you might be better off with this higher-yielding drug peer, even though it doesn't compete in the GLP-1 market. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Too much of a good thing Eli Lilly was second to market with a GLP-1 drug, but Mounjaro and Zepbound proved to be more effective than competing products. They are now the leading GLP-1 drugs, with 2025 revenue growth of 99% and 175%, respectively. Together, they account for 56% of Eli Lilly's top line. Eli Lilly has a lot riding on the success of these two drugs. Wall Street isn't focusing on that risk; it has pushed Eli Lilly's stock price sharply higher. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 44, and the dividend yield is a miserly 0.6%. It looks like Eli Lilly is priced for perfection. If you have a value bias or prefer more income, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. Merck operates in different places Merck (NYSE: MRK) doesn't compete with Eli Lilly in the GLP-1 space. Merck is focused on treating cancer, infections, and cardiometabolic disease. These areas may not be as exciting as weight loss right now, but they are very important therapeutic categories. And while Merck has some patent expirations coming up, it also has a strong pipeline of new drugs. Meanwhile, the big patent expiration for Keytruda in the U.S. market may not be as bad as it seems. Merck has international patent...

After Dems Record-Breaking (And Useless) Drain, Schumer 'Demands' Trump Release Oil From The SPR 'Immediately' In 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which disrupted global oil supplies and drove US gasoline prices to record highs above $5 per gallon in June, the Biden administration authorized unprecedented releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to ease fuel costs as the 2022 Midterm elections loomed (and Democrat approval ratings slid). The historic drawdown announced in March was the largest SPR release in history, and was pitched as 'bridging supply shortfalls while global production ramped up'... While Biden, Schumer and their pals all claimed to understand the global oil markets - and the logic of why this release would work... it failed to prevent sustained high prices. As the chart below shows, even as the SPR was drained dramatically, prices remained elevated, overshadowed by broader market forces like OPEC decisions, refining constraints, and geopolitical risks (as we warned at the time numerous times)... Prices remained elevated compared to pre-invasion levels for much of the year, and the releases drained the SPR to its lowest level since the early 1980s (losing over 40% of its volume), raising concerns about energy security for future crises. So, with pump prices once again rising (this time due to oil market disruptions due to President Trump's attack on Iran and the retaliatory response)... ...having tried-and-failed before, Chuck Schumer is out today with a sternly-worded post on X "demanding" President Trump release oil from the SPR (which he has been refilling since regaining office)... Due to Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice, gas prices have surged to their highest levels in years. His response? “If they rise, they rise.” He couldn’t care less. Today, I demanded Trump release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve IMMEDIATELY to bring relief to… pic.twitter.com/5pITsQSnOk — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 8, 2026 Is...

疑鄰舖滅蟲氣體滲入 旺角豉油街食肆4食客不適送院 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】旺角食肆疑洩漏不明氣體，四名食客不適送院。 懷疑吸入不明氣體不適男子送到廣華醫院治理。周日晚上10時許，豉油街50號一間食肆有食客懷疑吸入不明氣體不適，消防及警員到場圍封大廈調查。現場消息指有另一間食肆收舖後由一間滅蟲公司進行滅蟲，懷疑滅蟲氣體滲入其它食肆引致食客不適。

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Like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is likely going to be the driving theme of this market over the coming years. As such, let's look at two AI stocks to hold for the next two years. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing One of the best ways to play the AI infrastructure boom, in my opinion, is through an investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.83%). Making logic chips is not easy, as foundries need to continually work to shrink nodes (make chips denser) to improve chip performance, and fabs (chip factories) need to run at nearly full utilization to typically be profitable. As such, most chip companies today outsource their manufacturing to independent foundries like TSMC. The company has become the clear market leader for manufacturing advanced chips at small nodes due to its technological expertise and scale. As competitors have struggled to achieve high yields (few defects) for smaller-sized nodes at a large scale, TSMC has established itself as a virtual monopoly for manufacturing advanced chips. As such, the company will continue to be a huge winner from the AI data center boom because it will be the main manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and other AI chips. Meanwhile, it will also have an opportunity with advanced central processing units (CPUs), which will become increasingly necessary with the advent of agentic AI. This makes it a stock to own over the next two years and beyond. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( 2.83 %) $ 9.58 Current Price $ 348.47 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.8T Day's Range $ 331.97 - $ 349.40 52wk Range $ 134.25 - $ 390.20 Volume 1.1M Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 58.73 % Dividend Yield 0.91 % ServiceNow The market has deemed infrastructure stocks winners and software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks as losers when it comes to AI, but don't be surprised if the beaten-down SaaS sector outperforms over the next couple of years. One of my favorites in the space is ServiceNow (NO...

【有線新聞】國家公布十五五規劃綱要草案，當中港澳專章對香港規劃、金融經貿發展等都有著墨，全國政協副主席梁振英說反映國家重視香港這些功能，在規劃上的對接不能漠視國家發展方向。 十五五規劃綱要特設專章描畫港澳發展的想法，特區政府亦會制定五年規劃對接，全國政協副主席梁振英說不代表香港被視作內地省市，強調一國兩制仍然存在。「現在全國人大正在審議國家發展規劃法，這個規劃法入面第37條，開宗名義講國家堅持一國兩制方針，支持香港特別行政區、澳門特別行政區主動對接國家發展規劃。」 規劃綱要提出要強化離岸人民幣業務樞紐及建設大宗商品交易生態圈等，之前的施政報告和預算案已有觸及，梁振英說意義不一樣。「剛才說大宗商品等我們日後的發展目標，說明甚麼？說明國家重視香港這方面功能，亦說明我們舉國上下會朝這目標去發展。」 特區政府明年換屆，梁振英說香港有跨屆落實長遠城市、房屋規劃的經驗，相信不影響五年規劃；至於北部都會區，他說要抓緊時間加快發展。梁振英：「總結一句來說，因為內地發展非常快，如果我們跟不上內地步伐，可能會錯失與內地合作，或者貢獻我們香港力量的機遇。」 規劃綱要亦表明要提升港澳依法治理效能，梁振英被問到是否因應宏福苑大火等事件特區政府處理能力不足而提出。梁振英：「任何一個政府的治理效能都有提升的空間，我相信寫這一段出來，亦是希望香港治理效能能夠不斷提升。」 面對國際局勢不穩定，梁振英說香港作為高度開放城市，必須兼顧發展、開放及安全，目前並不能「刀槍入庫、馬放南山」，在國家安全上不能麻痺大意。

It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men’s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to chase it, and after meandering through much of their innings with defeat already a certainty they were still 96 behind when it ended. They have now reached four World Cup finals of various hues since 2015 and lost them all, plus the Champions Trophy last year to boot. You know it is absolutely, definitely going to be your day when a fielder drops a catch while completely blinded and still the ball refuses to come to earth. It was Ishan Kishan who pulled off the party trick, sprinting forwards, launching himself forwards and collecting the catch – only for the impact of his landing to send it bouncing out of his hands, while his cap simultaneously slipped off his head and settled over his eyes. Somehow the ball lodged between his chin and an arm, and thus ended Rachin Ravindra’s brief innings. Kishan rose from the turf, ball now safely in hand, and leapt, both feet off the ground, into a Jasprit Bumrah bearhug. New Zealand’s innings was just 19 balls old, they were already two down, and the only thing preventing the party from starting was the fact it had been under way for about five hours. The tournament co-hosts were arguably making themselves hostages to fortune when they unveiled as tournament anthem a song called Feel the Thrill, performed by Anirudh Ravichander, which is based around the repeated lyric: “This is our year.” But it has come to pass. This was their tournament, played (largely) in front of their fans, and they were not to be denied. View image in fullscreen India’s Sanju Samson plays a shot during his innings of 89 runs off 46 balls. Photograph: Ajit Solanki/AP ...

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Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister toggle caption Andy Wong/AP China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said on Sunday the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "should not have happened" and "does no one any good." But while Wang criticized the U.S. over the Iran war, he also offered a positive signal that an expected meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping might still go ahead at the end of this month. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an annual political meeting in Beijing, Wang did not confirm a meeting date but said China is open to dialogue with the United States. Sponsor Message He said the world cannot afford for the two biggest economies to engage in conflict. Here is a summary of what Wang said on five key international issues. 1. Iran war China wants the fighting to stop and for all parties in the Iran war to return to the negotiating table. "Might doesn't make right, and the world cannot revert to the law of the jungle," Wang said . He said the U.S. and Israel should respect the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran and other countries in the Middle East. China said it will send an envoy to the region for mediation. However, the Chinese are not impartial. China is more strategically aligned with Iran than it is with the U.S. and Israel. China buys large amounts of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East – which have been affected by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Relations with the U.S. – and Europe China says it wants "peaceful coexistence" and "win-win cooperation" with the United States. "China and the U.S. are both big countries. Neither side can remodel the other, but we can choose how we want to engage," he said. Chinese diplomats often stress that there should be mutual respect because there is a deep sense that the U.S. is out to suppress and contain China's inevitable rise. Sponsor Message At the same time Wang tried to allay fears in Europe that C...

格隆汇3月9日｜伊朗外交部：坚决呼吁联合国秘书长和安理会在其职责范围内采取适当措施，以维护国际和平与安全，既要结束正在进行的战争罪行，又要进一步确保美国及其总统的问责；这样的行动将结束有罪不罚的文化。

伊朗局勢｜再多一名美軍陣亡 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】再多一名美軍在美國對伊朗的軍事行動陣亡。 美軍中央司令部公布，這名士兵在伊朗本月1日襲擊駐沙特阿拉伯的美軍時重傷，延至周六晚不治，是美國及以色列聯手攻打伊朗後第七名喪生的美軍。以軍繼續空襲德黑蘭，聲稱摧毀革命衛隊的空軍總部，指是進行研究及衛星監測的地方，又空襲約50個儲存彈藥的地堡、軍營及內部安全中心。

格隆汇3月9日｜英国国防部：英军昨晚成功拦截了一架由伊朗朝伊拉克方向发射的自毁式无人机。

中東局勢｜以軍空襲黎巴嫩首都 稱擊殺伊朗革命衛隊聖城旅五指揮官 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】以軍空襲黎巴嫩首都貝魯特，聲稱擊殺伊朗革命衛隊聖城旅五名指揮官。 貝魯特市中心的酒店外牆熏黑，玻璃窗破裂，損毀嚴重。以軍指五名革命衛隊聖城旅的高級指揮官匿藏酒店內開會，他們有份參與向真主黨和哈馬斯提供資金和情報，指控德黑蘭政權利用伊朗和黎巴嫩平民作人盾，實現恐怖主義目標。

Meta Platforms (META 2.33%) has been one of the most promising stories of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom so far. You may know the company best for its social media apps -- Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp -- but Meta also is very present in the world of AI. The company has major AI ambitions and has been investing heavily in the area. But, in recent weeks, along with other tech players, Meta stock has faltered. This is as investors grapple with a series of concerns, from geopolitical to industry-specific. What's most weighed on Meta are these industry-related worries, with the idea that the AI revenue opportunity may not match the spending levels we've seen. Still, Meta has been reporting solid earnings growth, and the overall message from the AI community is that demand continues to roar higher. With this in mind, could Meta stock reach $800? Let's find out. Billion-dollar revenue As mentioned, Meta is a social media giant, and today that's what drives the company's billion-dollar revenue. Advertisers come to Meta to reach us across these apps, and that's been delivering double-digit revenue growth -- and high profitability. In fact, Meta has developed such financial strength that it can afford to pay shareholders dividends and invest aggressively in its AI development. Meta sees its role in AI as "building personal superintelligence." Across its apps, Meta aims to deliver content and services that are personalized to the user, and this should result in us spending more time on these apps. As a social media leader, Meta is well-positioned to take on such a task. Meanwhile, Meta is working to automate the advertising process and make ads increasingly profitable for those who place them. The company's AI research and development also should help it develop new products and services over time that may expand its revenue opportunities. So there's reason to be optimistic about Meta's AI journey -- and its strong and steady social media business too. E...

Key Points Meta has strong AI ambitions and aims to create “personal superintelligence” for users. The company has grown its earnings over time and has the financial strength to support these ambitions. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been one of the most promising stories of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom so far. You may know the company best for its social media apps -- Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp -- but Meta also is very present in the world of AI. The company has major AI ambitions and has been investing heavily in the area. But, in recent weeks, along with other tech players, Meta stock has faltered. This is as investors grapple with a series of concerns, from geopolitical to industry-specific. What's most weighed on Meta are these industry-related worries, with the idea that the AI revenue opportunity may not match the spending levels we've seen. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Still, Meta has been reporting solid earnings growth, and the overall message from the AI community is that demand continues to roar higher. With this in mind, could Meta stock reach $800? Let's find out. Billion-dollar revenue As mentioned, Meta is a social media giant, and today that's what drives the company's billion-dollar revenue. Advertisers come to Meta to reach us across these apps, and that's been delivering double-digit revenue growth -- and high profitability. In fact, Meta has developed such financial strength that it can afford to pay shareholders dividends and invest aggressively in its AI development. Meta sees its role in AI as "building personal superintelligence." Across its apps, Meta aims to deliver content and services that are personalized to the user, and this should result in us spending more time on these...

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Emanuel Perathoner and Cécile Hernandez keep their calm to win gold on an incident-packed day at San Zan From their vantage point to the south of the San Zan course, the first sight spectators get of the snowboard cross are of figures punching through the horizon. Coming off the back of a left-hand turn, racers come into view as they make the first of a series of jumps in what is also, perversely, a part of the course where you can pick up speed. The moment is over in a split second, as athletes disappear once again behind safety fences. The impact on the gathered crowds is undeniable though: they can’t help but let out a roar. Snowboard cross is a sport with high technical demands, as athletes negotiate a series of challenges from – to adopt the lexicon – jumps and berms to rollers and drops, all along a winding course. But all this skill is subordinated to the generation of speed. Every movement is calculated to limit resistance and drag. Add the challenges to balance and navigation that come from racing with a physical disability and it is perhaps not surprising to find that the snowboard cross finals at the Winter Paralympics on Sunday were carnage. Continue reading...

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