Sixth man Kevin Durant was fun while it lasted.Following an incredible second-half comeback in the semifinals against Serbia, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr will reportedly stick with arguably the most decorated Big Three ever seen on an international stage. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kerr plans to insert Kevin Durant into the starting lineup in place of Jrue Holiday for the gold-medal game against France.This would create a starting five of Durant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Devin Booker and Joel Embiid, assuming Kerr goes with the lineup used against Serbia. Considering France’s size with Victor Wembanyama and Rudy…
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Welcome to the appealing universe of financial markets, where every decision carries the promise of financial growth and the thrill of uncertainty. Have you ever wondered about the difference between trading and investing? In this journey through the dynamic landscape of finance, we’ll undo the details of trading and investing, shedding light on their distinct domains. As you embark on this study, imagine the financial markets as a bustling cityscape, with trading and investing as two distinct neighborhoods. The traders, quick and decisive, navigate the narrow streets of short-term gains, while the investors, patient and strategic, build their wealth on…
US ambassador to Mexico says no US resources were involved in the removal of El Mayo from Mexico to arrest in Texas.The US ambassador to Mexico has acknowledged that drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia was brought to the United States against his will when he arrived in Texas in July on a plane along with fellow drug lord Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of the infamous cartel kingpin “El Chapo”. Zambada Garcia’s lawyer had earlier claimed that El Mayo, 76, the longtime chief of the Sinaloa drug cartel, had been kidnapped from Mexico by Guzman Lopez and six men in…
The Olympic Games are winding down in Paris, but there’s still plenty of action to catch! For a full rundown of all the events each day, we have a full breakdown of everything airing, along with where and how to watch. Every Olympic event will be streaming live on Peacock. When it comes to the medal count, the United States was the favorite to win the most medals going into the Games. It showed why right from the start, leading the medal count from early on. China does still have a chance to win more gold medals than the Americans, however. China…
BRAZIL / CHILE – The executive secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC), Marcio Elias Rosa, emphasised the Brazilian government’s priority for regional integration during his visit to Santiago, Chile’s capital, reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. “President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defined the conception of a continuous policy of integration in South America as an absolute priority for his mandate. And indeed, Chile and Brazil have great competitive advantages for the world,” said Elias Rosa. As part of the visit, the two South American countries signed a memorandum of…
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Add some Soca Music into your life this week. Don’t let the stresses of the week get the best of you, let the rhythm move you. With that said, Trini star Lil’ Bitts dropped a new tune called, “Watching It“. Produced by Hit It Records/DJ Ky on the “Pipe Main Riddim“, Lil’ Bitts knows how to get the Men’s attention in “Watching It”. When you’re on the scene and she’s shaking that bumpa, you can’t help but take a wine (with consent of course), and turn up the vibes. Lil’ Bitts’ new single is bound to make some noise in…
Sierra Juice is manufactured from locally-sourced fruit. From a dried fruit snacks company in Nigeria to juice businesses in Zambia and Sierra Leone, these three entrepreneurs have capitalised on Africa’s abundant fruit resources. 1. Nigeria: CEO grows dried fruit company from idea to modern factory ReelFruit, a Nigerian dried fruit snacks company founded in 2012, recently unveiled its new 800-tonne-per-annum processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State. “This factory isn’t just a structure of bricks and mortar. It embodies my long-term unwavering belief in Nigeria’s agricultural and manufacturing opportunity,” said founder and CEO, Affiong Williams at the time. The facility enables…
Loki Opens About Challenges Writing His Verse On Upcoming Single “Amaphanta.” Being an indie artist has been an incredibly fulfilling journey for Loki thus far. He has embraced the freedom to fully explore and define his unique musical style without the constraints or directives imposed by others. Loki Opens About Challenges Writing His Verse On Upcoming Single “Amaphanta” This independence allows him to experiment with different sounds and creative approaches, leading to a more authentic and personal expression in his music. The absence of external pressures has enabled Loki to stay true to his artistic vision and continually evolve as…
It was early morning in Kabul, Afghanistan, when Fatima Amiri first heard the gunshots from inside her classroom. She and hundreds of other students had been preparing for college entrance exams at the time, but then the girls began screaming in panic. Amiri swiftly stood up to calm the class down, but when she turned around, she saw a man with a gun deliberately firing at students.“I was afraid; I tried to take shelter under the desks when an explosion happened,” the 17-year-old said.Amiri lost an eye and an eardrum as a result of the explosion. Her jaw was also…