With that in perspective, let’s keep it simple by looking at each of the top four teams in the overall rankings and see where their biggest test lies in the final month of the regular season.No. 1 OregonLed by quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s efficiency throwing the ball, running back Jordan James (917 rush yards, nine TDs) and wide receiver Tez Johnson (649 receiving yards, eight TDs), the Ducks have arguably the best win in the country against No. 2 Ohio State. While Oregon’s remaining schedule is not daunting, a road trip to Madison to face Wisconsin on Nov. 16 could present…
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Karpaty village, Ukraine – It was Russian President Vladimir Putin who won the presidential vote in the United States, Ihor said gloomily. “They’re celebrating in the Kremlin now,” the 29-year-old Ukrainian serviceman told Al Jazeera, withholding his last name and his unit’s location in accordance with military regulations. “We’re not.” To Ihor, the second coming of Donald Trump – who has repeatedly trumpeted his admiration for Putin – to the White House epitomises Ukraine’s mounting pessimism about its war with Russia. The cabinetmaker from the southern city of Odesa volunteered to enlist in October 2022 after the outmanned and outgunned…
Trooper’s shooting claims under investigation New York State Police are now questioning Trooper Thomas Mascia’s account of a reported shooting last week on the Southern State Parkway. Mascia, who claimed he was shot while assisting a stranded driver, is now suspended without pay, with his badge and duty weapons confiscated. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso has the story. NEW YORK – New York State Police say they have launched a criminal investigation into Trooper Thomas Mascia, the trooper who recently reported being shot on the Southern State Parkway. Mascia initially claimed he was injured while attempting to assist a stranded driver…
By Piero Cipollone As they juggle various cards, apps and devices, most Europeans find that digital payments have fallen short of their promise to provide a convenient euro area-wide solution. The ECB’s Piero Cipollone explains how a digital euro would blend the simplicity of cash with digital convenience. Twenty-five years ago, the introduction of the euro transformed Europe. For the first time, people in different countries were using the same banknotes and coins. Who would have thought that the contents of our wallets could connect us all? Since then, euro banknotes have simplified life for European families, merchants and travellers…
K.O’s ‘Skhanda Republic’ Turns 10: A Decade of Defining SA Hip-Hop. On November 7, 2014, a revolutionary project in South African hip hop was born. K.O’s Skhanda Republic turned heads, set new standards, and amplified the rapper’s position as one of the most influential figures in the genre. Now, a decade later, the album continues to resonate with fans, cementing its legacy in the annals of South African music history. K.O’s ‘Skhanda Republic’ Turns 10: A Decade of Defining SA Hip-Hop At the time of its release, Skhanda Republic was a bold statement of independence and creative vision. After the…
The Charlotte Hornets snapped a three-game losing streak on Wednesday, knocking off the Detroit Pistons on a buzzer-beating layup by forward Brandon Miller, who nearly cost them a win on their previous possession.After trading buckets with Detroit throughout the fourth quarter, it appeared that Charlotte would hang on for a win, thanks to a go-ahead floater from All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball with 24.1 seconds remaining in regulation. However, Detroit cut the Hornets’ lead to one point seconds later on a Jaden Ivey dunk. The Pistons still had a foul to give and used it on Charlotte’s next possession before…
When Donald Trump declared his “magnificent victory” as the results of the United States presidential election trickled in, he reserved special praise for one man who has helped to catapult him back into the nation’s top job. “A star is born, Elon,” he said in a speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, referring to his greatest ally in the race to become president: the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk. Musk has indeed played an outsized role in Trump’s comeback, not only pumping millions of dollars into Trump’s campaign but also serving as a policy…
Calls for justice after nanny assaulted in Hoboken A nanny was violently attacked on Halloween in Hoboken’s Church Square Park, leaving her family and local residents shaken and demanding a stronger police presence. FOX 5’s Kendall Green has the story. NEW JERSEY – A nanny in Hoboken is recovering after she was brutally assaulted in Church Square Park on Halloween, sparking outrage among residents and calls for improved safety measures. “What’s the plan for action? And that’s the part we want to make sure is not lost in all of this,” said Bill Robertson, who, along with his wife Joelle,…
By Johnny Coomansingh In his article titled: Of Mice, Men and Manning posted in the Kaieteur News (2010), Tony Deyal sought to explain the label Manicou Man: “I assume that we all have a general idea of what a ‘man’ is although sometimes we expect too much, but not many people outside of Trinidad seem to know what a ‘manicou’ is and, worse, what constitutes a ‘manicou-man.’ The word ‘manicou’ means ‘opossum.’ The word opossum comes from the Native American word for ‘white dog’… a manicou-man is someone who is timid, plays ‘possum’ or dead when confronted with problems, and…
KO & AKA’s ‘King Size’ Smashes YouTube Milestone In 5 Days. In a monumental achievement, K.O and the late AKA’s highly anticipated collaboration, “King Size,” has taken YouTube by storm, hitting a jaw-dropping 100,000 views in just five days since its release. The track, which unites two of South Africa’s most influential rap icons, has not only captivated fans but also solidified their legacy in the South African hip-hop scene. KO & AKA’s ‘King Size’ Smashes YouTube Milestone In 5 Days Released as part of K.O‘s ongoing mission to keep pushing boundaries and honoring his late friend and collaborator AKA,…