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Trump says he won’t run in 2028 if he loses in November Bloomberg national politics reporter Stephanie Lai joins LiveNOW’s Carel Lajara to talk about Donald Trump’s political future and the chances of another debate against Kamala Harris. Former President Trump indicated during an interview Sunday that he would not make a run for the Oval Office in 2028 if his current bid falls short in November. Trump was a guest on Sinclair Broadcast Group’s “Full Measure,” hosted by Sharyl Attkisson, which aired Sunday morning. At the end of the interview, Attkisson asked Trump if he was not successful in…

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Miss Caribbean UK, the leading platform for celebrating beauty, intelligence, and cultural diversity, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary celebration in 2024. Since its inception in 2014, Miss Caribbean UK has been a beacon of empowerment, showcasing the talent and charisma of Caribbean women in the UK.Over the past decade, the organisation has become a symbol of cultural pride, promoting diversity, inclusivity and the rich heritage of the Caribbean Diaspora. The upcoming celebration on Saturday 2 November, will highlight a decade of excellence, featuring special events and initiatives to honour past title holders and amplify the voices of women…

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With a new bid round in preparation, Angola is gearing up to attract investment to its greenfield projects, while simultaneously maximizing production from mature fields. At the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, the Energy Finance Summit will feature a dedicated session on “Financing Angolan Energies,” exploring how Angola can secure the investment it needs to expand its energy sector and leverage its vast oil and gas resources for local industry and global export.  The Angola-focused session will explore the impact of competitive fiscal terms on unlocking new finance, strategies for attracting upstream investors amid climate…

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Tasha Hendrix Reflects On Career & Her Impact In SA Music Industry. In a candid and heartfelt social media post, singer-songwriter and sound engineer Tasha Hendrix reflected on her prolific output over the past four years, highlighting her dedication to her craft and the behind-the-scenes work that often goes unnoticed. Tasha Hendrix Reflects On Career & Her Impact In SA Music Industry Tasha Hendrix revealed that during this period, she has independently dropped three EPs, two albums, eight music videos, and several singles. Not only has she recorded, mixed, and mastered all her projects, but she has also taken on…

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The Los Angeles Chargers were on the wrong end of a 20-10 decision against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. That should not be their primary concern right now. Their injury situation is the problem, and it got worse on Sunday. Quarterback Justin Herbert, edge rusher Joey Bosa and both starting tackles, including standout rookie Joe Alt, all had to leave Sunday’s game and did not return. Herbert (ankle) and Bosa (hip) entered the game with existing injuries, leaving their respective statuses for the game in doubt. Though both tried to play, neither finished.  Bosa lasted just one defensive snap before exiting. Herbert…

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Israel’s military has warned civilians to avoid Hezbollah positions as it pounds southern Lebanon, while it was reported that phone warnings have been received across the country. The Israeli army reported on Monday that its warplanes had launched more than 100 strikes in the south and east of Lebanon and warned of further action against the Iran-backed armed group, which launched a barrage of missiles into northern Israel the previous day. The intensification of the fighting across the shared border, which has seen low-level skirmishes since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October, follows last week’s explosions of pagers…

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Decaying steel and concrete structures that carry subway trains over 61 miles of outdoor tracks across the city are taking on elevated importance in the MTA’s newest five-year blueprint for big-ticket transit upgrades.The proposed $68.4 billion capital program unveiled last week calls for $9 billion to be spent on urgent fixes to critical line structures across the regional transportation system. That includes $1.75 billion to strengthen 20 miles of above-ground New York City Transit structures in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens through waterproofing and longer-lasting paint jobs.The MTA estimates that approximately 50% of its elevated structures in the city…

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Regional record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half. Between 2013 and 2022 there were about 7,000 applications from west Africa to GWR, representing 1% of the global tally. Since 2023 roughly the same number of applications have been received, constituting about 8% of the global total. Nigeria and Ghana together account for 122 of the 139 applications in the cooking marathon category. “It is a great platform for international recognition, and it projects destinies,” said 34-year-old Accra-based actor Adu Safowaah, who is awaiting verification of her 130-hour speechathon in February. THE GUARDIAN Source link

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US Rapper Your Old Droog Eyes Music Collaboration With A-Reece. Renowned for his sharp lyricism and unique style, US rapper Your Old Droog is setting his sights on the vibrant South African hip-hop scene, expressing interest in collaborating with the talented A-Reece. US Rapper Your Old Droog Eyes Music Collaboration With A-Reece Known for his introspective lyrics and melodic flows, A-Reece has garnered a massive following, making him a perfect fit for a transcontinental musical partnership. Droog, who has made waves in the rap community with his eclectic sound and profound storytelling, recently took to social media to share his…

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Oilers winger Evander Kane had surgery Friday in New York City to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias, and two torn lower abdominal muscles, as indicated last week. There’s no firm timeline for his return, but he won’t be back in the lineup until January or February at the earliest, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.All those injuries stemmed from Kane playing through a sports hernia for much of last season, including the playoffs. They didn’t limit his availability too much, costing him just 10 games combined over the course of the regular season and postseason. They did significantly hamper…

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