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The wet bulb index is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover. Australian Open officials on Saturday revealed a newly developed “heat stress scale,” which takes into account air temperature, radiant heat, humidity and wind speed, will instead be applied along with more comprehensive measuring of conditions across Melbourne Park. A 10-minute break between the third and fourth set will also be introduced in men’s singles matches when the five-point scale nears its most extreme point....

“In China, there’s no room for any opinion that does not match that of the Chinese Communist Party,” Michael Smith said during a Wednesday panel at the National Press Club of Australia, the Associated Press reported. A reporter for The Australian Financial Review, Smith was forced to flee Shanghai after police demanded an interview and temporarily blocked his departure, AP reported. During the Wednesday panel discussion, Smith said he believed China once welcomed foreign journalists to “spread the news about China’s economic miracle....

The Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches Thursday announced its expansion into India in partnership with Groundstrokes Tennis Academy. Chief executive officer of AATC Lynton Joseph said: “AATC has agreed to partner with Groundstrokes Tennis Academy with a joint plan to grow the sport further in Asia Pacific Region by providing international coaching expertise. The goal is to provide a clear pathway for aspiring students who would like to take that next step in their tennis journey at a professional level....

Ahead of this exciting match, here’s all you need to know about the AUT vs CZR Dream11 Prediction, today’s playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips and the pitch report. Austria have won two of their five games while the Czech Republic have lost all of their last four games. The Czech Republic will give it their all to win the match and make a comeback in the tournament, but Austria have a better squad and are expected to win this nail-biting encounter....

With Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora receiving a brand-new teaser trailer at Disney’s D23 convention, fans were able to get another glimpse at what the game-world will look like. The title is reportedly going to be set within an unexplored part of Pandora known as the Western Frontier, but given just how mysterious the region is, the game would do well to give fans a more informed look at what to expect before launch....

Another tendency of people is to reflect what they are familiar with in their creations, which is why elements of the world around us often make appearances in art, inventions, books, and film, even those that take place in alien or fantastical worlds. Because of this, it makes sense that when creators of the Avatar film were challenged with imagining a colorful and unusual new world, they borrowed components of the unknown world that we have the most access to: the ocean....

Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel in Avengers: Endgame, showed off her Beat Saber skills on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Both Larson and Fallon get in on the Beat Saber action, though it appears as though Larson is better at the virtual reality game than Fallon. For the uninitiated, Beat Saber has quickly become one of the most popular virtual reality games on the market....

Apple Pay is the contactless payment technology you may use at various merchants, while Apple Cash enables you to send and receive money via the Messages app. If you believe you were scammed, this likely happened through Apple Cash, as Apple Pay is only accepted at verified merchants. Unfortunately, Apple Cash does not include any buyer protection. Apple is not responsible for any fraudulent payments sent through Apple Cash. You can create a virtual Visa card for your Apple Cash to use at online and in-person merchants....

However, while Obsidian may encourage the comparisons, comparing Avowed to Skyrim doesn’t do the former justice. The upcoming title has a brilliantly unique setting, an expansion of the world from Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity games, and despite the UI similarities, the world of Avowed is set to be less generic–and potentially more dynamic–than Skyrim. RELATED: Avowed Fans Should Keep An Eye on December Avowed’s Setting The setting of Avowed is one of its biggest strengths....

IPL franchise Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer, stating that the current Indian cricket team middle-order batsman played a pivotal role in enabling the former to settle swiftly into the Delhi Capitals set-up. In an Instragam Live interaction with the IPL outfit’s official handle, Axar Patel opened up on the aspects that allowed him to fit in like a glove at the franchise and how the good atmosphere in the dressing room paved the way for a strong performance in IPL 2019....

Axel Witsel has agreed a move from Tianjin Quanjian to Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £18 million. He will pen a four-year contract with the Bundesliga giants and finally feature for a side part of one of Europe’s top 5 leagues. In case you didn’t know… He joined the Chinese Super League side in 2017 and has featured in 47 matches for them, whilst contributing with six goals....

Axiom Verge Creator Thomas Happ revealed in a video on the stream that he’s been working on Axiom Verge 2 for about four years, with the game now set to release next year. It appears to feature numerous improvements over the previous game, along with new weapons, mantling, and more. The original Axiom Verge received positive reviews and great fan reception, and the new entry looks promising already. RELATED: 10 Biggest Gaming Surprises of 2019...

Two infant deaths have been reported in connection with the use of the loungers made by Leachco, the CPSC said in a safety warning last month. The lawsuit came in the wake of a time when the agency “has not used all of the tools available to it when dealing with product safety enforcement matters,” CPSC Commissioner Peter Feldman said in a Wednesday statement. That trend has been going on “for too long,” the commissioner said....

The baby elephant is part of a group of about 700 wild Sumatran elephants left on the Indonesian island. When she was discovered in Alue Meuraksa, a village in the Aceh Jaya district, she was very weak and her nearly severed trunk still had a snare stuck in it, said Agus Arianto, the head of the Aceh province’s conservation agency. “This obviously was intended to poach endangered animals to earn money,” Arianto said in a statement....

Now, Baby Yoda fans have reason to rejoice, as the adorable alien is available as a Chia Pet. Those interested can check out features pre-order options for the planter, which sees Baby Yoda sitting in his adorable floating baby carrier which he rides in for the majority of The Mandalorian. RELATED: The Mandalorian Season 3 Confirmed The product description describes that the Chia Pet will be fully grown in just one to two weeks, and comes with enough seeds for three full cycles....

Hasbro has finally unveiled a smattering of Baby Yoda merchandise, including plush dolls, animated figures, LEGO sets, and plenty more. Previously, Baby Yoda merchandise was kept under wraps to avoid spoilers, leaving fans without any physical goodies to represent their love of the character. RELATED: Harrison Ford Doesn’t Know What a Force Ghost Is Now, the Baby Yoda draught is effectively done with, and fans should be able to find plenty of neat Baby Yoda products out in the wild....

Babylon’s Fall has players creating a Sentinel, tasked with the quest to take back the Tower of Babel from rival foes. This main hook will be the sole drive as the player travels further and further up the Ziggurat, fighting ever increasingly difficult (albeit perhaps spongy) enemies in a finite power level climb. Players will find themselves navigating dungeons, finding chests and loot, battling foes in various arenas in each level, with the occasional boss fight to spice things up....

Aspas wept for joy — and relief— after scoring two second-half goals to help overturn a 2-0 deficit and beat relegation rival Villarreal 3-2 on Saturday in his first full match in more than three months. “We don’t deserve the fans we have,” said Aspas, who received a standing ovation from supporters at Balaidos Stadium as he left the field late in the game. Once on the bench with a coat over his shoulders, he let flow and had to be comforted by his teammates....

So, who should get surgery? Patients need to examine their priorities, says Dr. Rick Deyo, co-author of the JAMA report. “Are you risk-averse and prefer to avoid surgery? If so, you’ll probably get better. Are you a risk taker and prefer surgery? If so, you’ll probably get better faster, and it’ll cost a bit more.” For some patients, letting nature take its course may be best. “Can you do your work?...