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Tennis drama: One current player says Iga Swiatek is the real No. 1

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   NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Iga Swiatek arrived at the U.S. Open as its reigning champion, as the winner at three of the past six Grand Slam tournaments and as the owner of the No. 1 ranking for nearly 1 1/2 years. ayes ha None of that mattered on Sunday night against Jelena Ostapenko, whose powerful style disrupts Swiatek's rhythm — and beats her every time. Swiatek's title defense at Flushing Meadows ended in the fourth round with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko in the fourth round at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The result also means Swiatek's stay at atop the WTA will end next week, when current No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will rise to the top spot for the first time. “There are some sad emotions” about falling from No. 1, Swiatek acknowledged, while also saying of her reign atop women's tennis: "It was pretty exhausting." Not long after being assured of losing her grip on that perch, the 22-year-old from Poland already was thinking ahead ...
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  Natural ways to keep your skin looking younger The anti-aging industry has been thrown into turmoil after advertising watchdogs rejected claims made for face creams containing the 'wonder ingredient' retinol. Claims that this fixing could return to some time in the past by eliminating scarce differences don't face examination, as per the Publicizing Guidelines Authority. Yet, what numerous ladies don't understand is that retinol is one more name for vitamin A. This is only one of the various nutrients and oils found in the food sources we eat that can safeguard against maturing. So with the jury out on certain wrinkle creams, we look at ten alternative ways to keep your skin looking young. Carrots and tomatoes Carrots and tomatoes contain beta-carotene - which is the forerunner of vitamin A. After the body digests food varieties that contain betacarotene, it then changes them over completely to vitamin A (retinol). This compound invigorates skin cell development and c...
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Does Orange Juice Help With a Cold? What Experts Really Think of the Home Remedy Does orange juice actually help if you have a cold? Many people grew up with their moms handing them a glass of orange juice when they didn’t feel well. What might have been your family tradition probably ties back to assumptions about vitamin C. “The theory leads us to believe if we drink and consume a lot of vitamin C, the duration of our cold will shorten,” said Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and the founder of Real Nutrition NYC. Shapiro explained that, yes, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant for the immune system. She noted that orange juice also contains potassium and vitamin A, which can also be helpful for boosting immunity. “We experience inflammatory responses in our body when we have a common cold because the immune system is typically attacked by a virus,” Silvia Robalino, MD, a board-certified internal medicine doctor at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, told Health. “Vitamin C has a r...
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  Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for making a homemade pizza: Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon sugar - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) - 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C) - 2 tablespoons olive oil For the pizza toppings, you can choose your favorites, such as: - Tomato sauce - Mozzarella cheese - Pepperoni - Sliced bell peppers - Sliced onions - Mushrooms - Fresh basil leaves - Any other desired toppings Instructions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. 2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. 3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms. 4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. 5. Shape the ...
 Certainly! Here's a simple and delicious recipe for scrambled eggs: Ingredients: - 4 large eggs - Salt and pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of milk (optional) - 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil - Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped herbs (such as chives or parsley), diced tomatoes, cooked bacon or ham, etc. Instructions: 1. Crack the eggs into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. If you prefer creamier scrambled eggs, you can add milk to the eggs and whisk them together until well combined. 2. Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat and add the butter or cooking oil. Allow it to melt and coat the bottom of the pan. 3. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and let them cook undisturbed for a few seconds until they start to set around the edges. 4. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently stir the eggs, pushing them from the edges towards the center of the pan. Continue to stir occasionally, breaking up any large curds and allowing the uncooked egg to fl...