Milei Appoints New Cabinet Chief to Improve Congressional Relations
Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Friday that his former spokesman, Manuel Adorni, will become his new Cabinet chief. This change aims to strengthen ties with Congress following Milei's decisive victory in the recent midterm elections. Adorni succeeds Guillermo Francos, who resigned via social media.
Las Vegas Raiders Struggle Against Denver Broncos
Quarterback Geno Smith faced a harsh Denver Broncos pass rush, getting sacked six times in a 10-7 loss. Despite being underdogs, the Raiders had opportunities to win but were hampered by crucial penalties and a missed late field goal. Smith, bruised but persistent, threw for 143 yards and one interception. The team’s record fell to 2-7 this season.
Smith emphasized the need for the team to play clean football and avoid miscues to succeed.
Turkish Betting Scandal Leads to Multiple Detentions
Turkish prosecutors issued detention warrants for 21 individuals, including 17 referees and a top soccer club president, amid a betting scandal investigation. Early-morning raids across Istanbul and 11 provinces resulted in at least 18 detentions. The referees may face charges of “abuse of office” and “influencing the outcome of a match,” according to the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office.
Summary: Key political and sports developments reveal leadership changes, tough athletic challenges, and a major legal crackdown in Turkey’s soccer world.