A: The “Big Three” in tennis can no longer dominate the Wimbledon Championships.
B: Roger Federer retired two years ago, Rafael Nadal is skipping the tournament, and Novak Djokovic just had surgery.
A: Federer has won 20 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, and Nadal has won 22 titles.
Photo: AP 照片：美聯社
B: Djokovic has won 24 titles. Together, the trio have dominated tennis for over two decades.
A: Is the “Big Three” era coming to an end?
A: 今年的溫布頓錦標賽，網球「三巨頭」恐怕風光不再。
B: 費德勒前年宣布退休，納達爾這次不參賽，喬科維奇則剛動過手術。
A: 費德勒有20座大滿貫冠軍，納達爾也有22座冠軍。
B: 喬科維奇則有24座，三大球王已稱霸網壇20多年！
A:「三巨頭」的時代終於要落幕了嗎？
（By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張聖恩）
It’s likely that you may know someone who has had their appendix removed, or at least you’ve heard of the operation. An appendectomy is typically performed when the appendix, a small pouch next to the intestines, becomes inflamed or infected, leading to severe pain and potential complications if left untreated. Fortunately, the procedure is very safe today, and patients can go on to live normal lives without their appendix. Yet, it still begs the question of how humans can continue living without an organ. The human body is full of various parts that scientists still don’t completely understand, and
Wisdom teeth are another example of vestigial organs. Why do humans have wisdom teeth? One theory suggests that they were originally intended to help support muscles and tissues in the human face. Another theory indicates that they were initially meant to aid our ancestors in chewing certain tough foods that grew in the wild. As our diets have softened with processed foods, these teeth may become less necessary. Removing one’s wisdom teeth can feel like a rite of passage for many young adults. At some point in their late teens to early twenties, most people will have up to
Despite being thoroughly prepared for the coming exam, Sarah couldn’t stop herself from thinking about what could go wrong on test day. So, she kept studying her textbooks again and again. Do you often find yourself caught in this same type of loop, endlessly thinking about scenarios? If so, you’re likely struggling with a common challenge: overthinking. Overthinking is a phenomenon in which individuals become trapped in a tangle of worries, continuously replaying past events in their mind or feeling uneasy about what the future holds. It’s like being stuck in a never-ending loop of negative thoughts that can prove challenging
Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the UK by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars. Ford said Wednesday last week most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives. Of the total, 2,900 jobs would be lost in Germany, 800 in Britain and 300 in other European Union countries. Ford has 28,000 employees in Europe, and 174,000 worldwide. “The global auto industry continues to be in a period of
RSS