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Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52

Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice during his lengthy riding career in the top tier of the sport, has died. He was 52.

  • Robby Albarado, 52, dies after heart blockage procedure
  • Two-time Preakness winner, 5,222 race victories
  • Retired in 2022, worked for trainer Kenny McPeek

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Indian support for anti-dengue campaign

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, yesterday (4) handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka, to support…

  • 500 liters of Technical Malathion delivered to Sri Lanka.
  • Indian High Commission's gesture of goodwill to Sri Lanka.
  • 86,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka in 2026.

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Why Spider-Man speaks to us

Although he remains a localised product of New York City streets, his psychological struggles, his humanity, his ability to remain a good guy despite the odds, and his struggle to rise after each fall are entirely universal.

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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district

Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.

  • Douglas Ollivant set to win GOP primary in Virginia's 7th Congressional District.
  • Former White House National Security Council official and West Point graduate.
  • Vindman, Democratic incumbent, leads in campaign funds, $12 million vs. Ollivant's under $1 million.

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Kiggans, Luria to duke it out in rematch for battleground Virginia House seat

Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and her predecessor, former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.), will face off in the November election to represent the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Since Kiggans unseated Luria in 2022, she has supported President Trump’s key policy objectives during her time in the House, including the Safeguard American…

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Evening update

Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us now, here are the latest developments from across the region: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern…

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