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Why did this FIFA legend know that the World Cup will change the game of women's football in Australia

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There have been several footballers throughout history who have not only played in the World Cup at home, but won it there. Carla Overbeck is one of them. The FIFA legend was part of the famous US team of the 1990s that won the first official Women’s World Cup in 1991 before captaining the team that lifted the trophy as hosts in 1999. Carla Overbeck captained the United States when they made women’s soccer history at the Rose Bowl in 1999. ( Getty Images: Elsa ) It was the tournament — and the team — that changed everything for women’s football in the United States. Despite having an operating budget of only $30 million, the event attracted nearly 1.2 million people throughout the month, with an average of 37,000 fans per game. Television ratings soared, as did media coverage once the tournament took place. The final — held in Overbeck’s hometown of Pasadena, California — still holds the record for highest ever attendance at a Women’s World Cup final as 90,185 people watched the US b

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has lost a bit of her brain. How do people survive and thrive after a brain injury?

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In a recent interview, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke talked about being able to live “absolutely normal” after two aneurysms – one in 2011 and one in 2013 – caused brain injuries. He went on to undergo two brain surgeries. An aneurysm is a bulge or balloon in the wall of a blood vessel, often accompanied by a headache or severe pain. So how can people survive and thrive despite having, as Clarke puts it, “a little bit missing” from their brain? The key to understanding how brains can recover from trauma is that they are highly plastic – meaning our body’s supercomputer can reshape and remodel itself. Read more: Growing up in a disadvantaged environment can change children’s brains – and their reactions Our amazing plastic brain The brain can adapt and change in extraordinary ways. You do it now as you form new memories. It’s not that the brain has evolved to deal with brain trauma or stroke or aneurysm; our ancestors usually died when that happened and may not

Succession, Ted Lasso and Squid Game lead the list of diverse Emmy nominations

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People-fun and recognized Abbott Elementary School made a splashy debut in its first year, earning seven nominations, including a best comedy nomination and a major acting bid for its creator, Quinta Brunson. Recognition for the ABC show is a rare bright spot for the broadcast network, which is otherwise closed off from a race of comedy and drama series. Another nomination for best comedy series is barry, Limit Your Enthusiasm, hacking, Wonderful Mrs Maisel , Only Murder in Buildings , Ted Lasso and What We Do in the Shadows . Best drama series nominations include Better Call Saul , Euphoria , Termination , Stranger Things and yellow jacket . Modern vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows and yellow jacket , a mix of thriller and adult story that creates a huge buzz, showing that Emmy voters have a sense of humor and adventure. The controversy seems to have left them unaffected: Dave Chappelle: Getting Closer which has drawn criticism for its transgender ridicule, has picked

Emmy nominations list: Succession and Ted Lasso dominate, Squid Game could make history

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success has dominated nominations for the Emmy Awards with 25 nominations, including one for Australia Sarah Snook . But it has a big rival for Best Drama in Squid Games , which was the first non-English series to compete for the top award on television. The Netflix hit garnered a total of 14 nominations. There are better hopes for Australia in the limited series category, with nominations for Murray Bartlett for White Lotus and Toni Collette for Ladder . But Jacqui Weaver who has been predicted as a potential guest star for yellow stone left behind. Ted Lasso dominates nominations in comedy category but could face stiff competition for some awards from dark comedy cast barry — creator Bill Hader has nominations in four separate categories. Here are the nominations: Best Drama Series Succession has been nominated for a total of 25 awards, including Best Drama. ( Provided: HBO ) Better Call Saul Euphoria Ozarks Termination Squid Games Stranger Things success yellow jacket Best