Morrison announced Tuesday that Australia would follow in the footsteps of the US, which said Monday it will not send any diplomats or government officials to next year’s games, a move that was attacked by Chinese officials. In addition to the alleged human rights violations, like the jailing and killing of pro-democracy dissidents in Hong Kong and alleged treatment of Uyghur Muslims, an ethnic minority in the country, Morrison said the move is based on China’s refusal to understand recent decisions made by Australia’s government....

The account, which had 76,000 followers, posted about the prime minister’s policies in Mandarin to keep the Chinese community in Australia informed, Reutersreported. WeChat’s parent company, Tencent, told the Associated Press that Morrison’s account was registered with a Chinese citizen to comply with Chinese regulations, then transferred to its new owner. It said there was “no evidence of any hacking or third-party intrusion,” instead likely being a “dispute over account ownership....

Federer proved too classy for Slovenian Blaz Kavcic in a 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) win at Hisense Arena. MORE: Hot images from sweltering Open | Sharapova advances | Del Potro ousted Federer hit 52 winners to his opponent's 14 as he pushed Kavcic onto the back foot. The faster courts at Melbourne Park meant he wanted to be more aggressive, 17-time grand slam champion said. "In these conditions and on the hard courts it's what we want to try to do, especially early in the tournament, without taking stupid chances," Federer told a news conference....

Her next challenge comes at the Australian Open, which starts Monday with Williams seeking her 18th Grand Slam title — an accomplishment that would match Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. "It would mean a lot to be on the same level as such great players," Williams said in a pre-tournament news conference Saturday, quickly adding a dash of humility. "I still have a lot of work to do. I obviously want to reach that level, but I'm not there yet....

The men’s draw features defending champ Roger Federer, 2017 runner-up Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka. The women’s draw features 2017 runner-up Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, and Karolina Pliskova. MORE: Federer questions whether a 36-year-old should be favorite | Fashion at the Open However, the women’s defending champion Serena Williams will not participate in the Aussie Open this year after announcing her decision to withdraw as she prepares for her return to tennis after giving birth to her daughter....

Maintaining its status as the first tennis Grand Slam tournament of the new calendar year, the event started on Monday, January 16 and will run until Sunday, January 29. The Sporting News takes a look at all the key ticket information for this year’s Australian Open. How to buy Australian Open 2023 tickets Tickets for the 2023 edition of the Australian Open are available exclusively via Ticketek. Fans are able to filter by price, dates, session times, arenas, and experience types....

The Australian ace was spending time in Miami after he was barred from the Davis Cup in his country for bad-mouthing the tournament’s officials when he was arrested on charges of resisting arrest and trespassing, the Miami Herald reported. MORE: Wimbledon winners since 2000 | Dirty incidents, cheapshots, jerks give sports a black eye Tomic was staying at The high-end W South Beach hotel when security received complaints of loud music coming from his penthouse....

The country’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Saturday that a three-week lockdown would begin on Tuesday and last until at least December 6, a bid to slow the spread of the virus after a more limited raft of restrictions failed to adequately cut the infection rate. “If we do not react massively, there is a great risk that the numbers will continue to rise or remain at a high level and overstretch the health system,” Kurz said during the press conference announcing the measures....

It’s important to recognize the signs of ASD and hearing loss and to get your child evaluated. Early intervention can make a difference in your child’s quality of life. Signs of Hearing Loss Some children may have congenital (at birth) hearing impairment, and hearing loss can also develop during childhood. As a parent, you may notice signs of hearing problems even if your child does not complain that they can’t hear....

The study, which looked at 547 people previously diagnosed with one of four genetic conditions that are associated with a high incidence of autism, found that 23% to 58% of participants also presented with autism symptoms (social and communication difficulties and/or repetitive behaviors). Comparatively, the prevalence of autism in the general public is only 1%. “A child may have clinically significant symptoms, but not meet formal autism criteria,” Samuel JRA Chawner, PhD, co-author of the study, and research scientist with MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics at Cardiff University, tells Verywell via email....

Saturday’s game, the 31st tilt without a roof, will be played atop a golf course. The fastest game on earth is heading to the green — the fairway of the par-5 18th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Resort on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., to be exact. And while it’s disappointing that fans won’t be able to attend, this game will have one of the most beautiful backdrops in the history of the sport: Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains....

The highs are accompanied by the fourth consecutive month of a slowed sales pace as car buyers have faced limited inventory, high prices and historically low incentives. Total July sales numbered just 1,092,302, which is among the lowest monthly total in a decade. “The automotive industry is still reeling from the extraordinary circumstances of the last year and a half, setting new records seemingly left and right,” said Kayla Reynolds, analyst for Cox Automotive....

If you ordered from a large company, your order was sent to the fulfillment team, who is in charge of packaging your item and getting it ready for shipment. If you ordered from a small business, your order may be handled by a single person. If you bought something customized or custom-made, “awaiting fulfillment” may mean that the retailer is still working on your custom order. [2] X Research source...

Arsenal fans panic over smiling Alexis The Gunners have been found wanting in crunch games against their main rivals over the years, leaving many supporters to question whether Arsene Wenger is the right man to lead the club. And fans will be reeling from that same old feeling once again as Arsenal served up a disappointing display on the road against fellow top-four contenders Liverpool. Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane fired Liverpool into a two-goal lead in the first half as Arsenal’s star man Alexis Sanchez watched on from the bench....

The Chilean’s protracted Emirates exit has dominated back pages over the past fortnight and the situation took an even more intriguing twist when it emerged that Henrik Mkhitaryan will head to north London in a complicated swap deal. Arsenal, though, wasted little time in getting the job done against Crystal Palace on Saturday, as a first-half Wengerball masterclass reminded the north Londoners’ top-four rivals what they’re capable of when they play as a team....

Currently only one spot above the relegation zone, the Hammers are in dire need of three points to improve their chances of beating the drop. Having gone without a victory in their last three games, West Ham have their job cut out, amid a rather cautious approach to the next fixture. “In the Premier League, every game is different, so we will see what happens,” Ayew said, as reported by the club’s official website....

Green Bay Packers quarterback Rodgers and rapper Minaj have faced criticism in recent months after publicly discussing their decisions not to take the vaccine. And in a snippet of his new Netflix comedy show, Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian, Ansari has roasted the stars over the statements they have shared. After facing a chorus of boos when he asked the audience what they thought of Rodgers, Ansari quipped: “Let’s calm down....

Severe Drug Interactions Taking the following drugs while on sulfasalazine can lead to very serious health issues. Always consult with your practitioner or healthcare provider about concerns over specific interactions and whether you should start or stop a specific course of treatment. Hepatitis B Medications Hepsera or Preveon (adefovir) may cause kidney problems. If you have any signs of kidney damage like nausea, vomiting, changes in urination, fluid retention, or weight changes, consult your healthcare provider....

Researchers who wanted to see whether children would give up their food to a seemingly needy stranger without encouragement, like some adults might do, found the kids did just that—even when they were hungry. The scientists recruited 96 19-month-old children to take part in their work at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences. During the experiments, a child and researcher sat across from each other. In the control group of the first set of experiments, researchers threw a piece of fruit on to a tray where they couldn’t reach it, but the child could....

On Tuesday, police in the city of Raleigh asked people to avoid the area around the Rex Healthcare hospital after a bear appeared in a tree. Police said they were aware of the bear at Rex Healthcare and were working with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to make sure neither the bear nor people were harmed. Raleigh police told CBS17 the bear had been stuck up the tree since around 1 a....