What to know about Pam Bondi Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed dubious. Rick Mullaney with Jacksonville University joined LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow to discuss. Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump Thursday to be the next U.S. attorney general. Bondi is Trump’s second choice for the job – former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz…
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Jah9 returns with her highly anticipated single, “Match,” released today, November 22, via VP Records. Produced by J.L.L., known for his work with Drake, Smino, and Masego, the track blends reggae undertones with lush harmonic layers, offering a moody and sensual vibe. With lyrics exploring themes of submission, attraction, respect, and fantasy, “Match” unveils a more risqué and open side of Jah9. This release is part of Jah9’s Open Heart Project, a four-part series exploring the stages of relationships. Following her previous single, “Open Heart,” which chronicled her journey of self-discovery in Tanzania, “Match” delves into courtship and the joy…
The 2024 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) (www.GameRanger.org) is an opportunity to celebrate just some of the outstanding work by African conservationists. It is the GRAA’s privilege to be able to showcase the exceptional contributions to protecting Africa’s natural heritage. In 2024, the GRAA modified categories in this prestigious event to ensure Marine Rangers are also recognised and celebrated. These awards continue to remind us of our responsibility to rangers working across Africa, many of whom are working in challenging environments with a lack of resources. Every organisation and individual nominated for these…
The body governing football in Africa, CAF have completed the draw ahead of the 13th edition of the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations.The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will see 12 teams compete in the most lucrative competition for women. The countries were placed in four different levels based on their FIFA rankings, this ensures a balanced initial distribution of teams for the tournament.Here is a breakdown of the levels;Level 1: Morocco (host), Nigeria, South AfricaLevel 2: Zambia, Ghana, TunisiaLevel 3: Mali, Senegal, AlgeriaLevel 4: DR Congo, Tanzania, BotswanaThe 12 teams were divided into three groups with four teams…
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens went viral and received some criticism after he said following the club’s upset 24-19 loss at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night that he doesn’t think the Browns “are a good team at all” and that the wintery conditions at Huntington Bank Field “kind of saved” Cleveland. Former Steelers cornerback and current analyst Bryant McFadden shared a different take while speaking on CBS Sports HQ shortly after the end of Thursday’s contest. “Now you gotta look yourselves in the mirror,” McFadden said about Pittsburgh players, as shared by Troy Montgomery of Steelers Depot. “We’ve been patting the Pittsburgh Steelers on the back over the…
UN health agency says its decision is ‘based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases’.The World Health Organization (WHO) says it will keep its alert for mpox at the highest level amid a surge in cases. A WHO committee made up of about a dozen independent experts made the decision at a meeting in Geneva on Friday, three months after the WHO first declared a public health emergency of global concern in August. The WHO said its decision was “based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases, operational challenges in the field, and the…
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Religious group against Bible-infused lessons in TX schools Not all religious organizations favor teaching lessons from the Bible as an option in Texas elementary schools. The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible. The state board chose to add the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum to a list of approved learned materials on Friday afternoon. The curriculum covers kindergarten through fifth grade and has some lessons that incorporate well-known Bible stories. The decision was made by a narrow 8-7 vote. The 15-member board includes 11 Republicans…
Jah Lil Revives the Long Days Short Nights Riddim with New Single “Warn Yuh” Jah Lil drops his latest single, “Warn Yuh” today, November 22, on all major platforms. This track, produced by Kareem Burrell, Son of Philip “Fatis” Burrell, is a fresh addition to the legendary Long Days Short Nights Riddim from Xterminator Productions, a timeless riddim that first debuted in 2011. Featuring contributions from reggae heavyweights like Sizzla, Richie Spice, Jesse Royal, and Kayla Bliss, this riddim is steeped in history. Jah Lil’s “Warn Yuh” brings a new wave of energy and power to the iconic production, solidifying…
Summary Researchers from Target Malaria have published a new mathematical modelling study evaluating the potential impact of gene drive technology on malaria incidence in West Africa.The study projects that gene drives could reduce mosquito malaria vector populations by 71% to 98%, leading to significant decreases in malaria cases — at least 60% more clinical cases could be averted by adding gene drives to intervention packages including vaccines and improved bed nets.The findings also suggest that gene drives will be most effective if they target multiple mosquito species, especially the four major malaria vectors in West Africa: Anopheles gambiae, An. coluzzii,…