Yannick Ngakoue returned to the Ravens in late September, and shortly after that, he found himself on the team’s active roster. However, the veteran edge rusher’s time in the organization may end.Ngakoue is being waived, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. All players let go after the trade deadline are subject to waivers, putting them at risk of being claimed by an interested team. Should Ngakoue clear, though, Schefter notes the Ravens plan to retain him via a practice squad deal. The 29-year-old had a quiet free-agent market before electing to return to Baltimore early in the regular season. Between gameday elevations and…
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Pro-Israeli policies featured heavily in the US president-elect’s previous White House term.Donald Trump’s win is being celebrated by Israel’s government – but not by Palestinians and others under Israeli attack. He has promised to bring peace, without saying how. Last time in office, Trump was surrounded by hardline Zionists and supporters of Israel and was described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the most pro-Israeli US president ever. Trump says he will bring peace to the Middle East, just as he promised last time with his so-called “Deal of the Century” that went nowhere. But the situation has worsened…
Federal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate for a second straight time, responding to a steady slowdown of the inflation pressures that exasperated many Americans and contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. CNBC reports that policymakers are expected to trim interest rates by a quarter point from the current target range of 4.75%-5.0%. The Fed will issue its rate decision at 2 p.m. ET Thursday. Yet the Fed’s future moves are now more uncertain in the aftermath of the election, given that Trump’s economic proposals have been widely flagged as potentially inflationary. His election…
Africa-focused biogas company (B)energy re-launched BiogasUnite, a digital platform designed to boost the use of biogas for clean cooking in Africa, during a technical workshop at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 on Tuesday. Katrin Puetz, Founder and Managing Director of (B)energy, said the company is seeking £780,000 from African and global investors to fund the adoption of BiogasUnite across the continent. Currently under trial in Uganda, the platform will provide a streamlined approach to connecting biogas consumers, technicians and energy stakeholders, according to Puetz. The initiative targets the repair of approximately 175,000 biogas cooking systems currently out…
Kolorado has just released his highly anticipated new single, “Oshey,” and it’s already making waves in the music scene.Stream Oshey by KoloradoThe track combines his signature Afrobeat rhythms with an infectious melody, showcasing Kolorado’s playful energy for creating music that resonates with his Afrobeat fans worldwide. “Oshey” is packed with catchy lyrics and upbeat vibes, making it an instant party anthem that celebrates fun, gratitude, and the joy of living with a bit of flex for Women.The song also reflects Kolorado’s lively personality, as he uses “Oshey” — a popular Nigerian Yoruba expression meaning “thank you” or “well done” —…
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them,” Laurence Binyon wrote. His words in his poem For the Fallen have become timeless and are read every year on Remembrance Sunday as Britain comes together to pay respect to all those who have died in conflict since the First World War. Now, 106 years after World War One ended, those words still hold power today while reminding people about the lives sacrificed for peace. The first Armistice Day was observed on November 11, 1919, to mark the first anniversary of the end of the First World…
Tyrese Maxey suffered a hamstring injury during the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, and the star point guard is now set to miss several games. Maxey is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Maxey was seen limping as he left the court during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The 76ers announced that he had hamstring soreness and would not return. They are now planning to play it safe with Maxey, whom they signed to a five-year,…
Spain’s devastating floods have raised concerns about EU preparedness for climate change.It is Spain’s worst natural disaster in recent history and some scientists are linking it to global warming. Devastating floods across the eastern region of Valencia have destroyed roads, railways, other infrastructure and businesses. Recovery efforts are still under way, but the total cost is likely to be enormous. The government has approved more than $11bn in loans and grants to help storm and flood victims. But many Spaniards are outraged by what they say is a slow response to the crisis. Israel extends a lifeline for the Palestinian…
If you look at what President-elect Donald Trump has shared about his economic plans over the last several months, one word comes up again and again: tariffs. President Trump has said he plans to install a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, with additional tariffs of 60% to 100% on goods brought in from China. In the September Presidential debate, Trump characterized the plan as a way to extract money from rival nations. A sweeping tariff policy will kill two birds with one stone, Trump says: It could find a new source of revenue for the U.S.…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 07 November 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- African business and technology leaders met today at SAP Now to discuss opportunities for greater adoption of technology to power growth and innovation. Speaking at the event, Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati said: “South Africa is slowly but surely experiencing an economic uptick, with improvements in both political and infrastructural stability. This has the potential to increase foreign direct investment and boost local economic confidence, providing the private sector, and technology leaders in particular, the opportunity to focus on transformation and development within their organisations. Now is the time to look at where your businesses…