It was said long before All-Star outfielder Juan Soto enjoyed a career season ahead of reaching free agency this fall that he “wants to win” but would also want to reset the market for position players. Big-name agent Scott Boras, who represents Soto, spoke with reporters at the GM meetings on Wednesday and sent a message to team owners on Soto’s behalf. “He wants ownership that’s going to support that they are going to win annually,” Boras said about Soto, as shared by Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “Owners want to meet with Juan and sit down and talk with him about what they’re going to provide for their franchise…
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Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine.United States President Joe Biden plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before he leaves office in January, reports say, hoping to shore up the government in Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump, who won Tuesday’s election, has criticised the scale of US military and financial support for Ukraine and has pledged to end the war with Russia quickly – without saying how. His position on Ukraine has raised concerns about the future of…
Former President Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to win the White House, which could broadly impact taxpayers. Trump wants to fully extend tax breaks enacted in 2017, including lower tax brackets, a higher standard deduction, a more generous child tax credit and other provisions. He also floated several new ideas on the campaign trail, but most proposals would require approval from Congress. Former President Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to win the White House, which could broadly impact taxpayers — but the details remain unclear, according to policy experts. Enacted by Trump in 2017,…
WASHINGTON, USA – Antigua and Barbuda has taken a significant step in its fight against hunger and poverty by becoming a founding member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. This alliance, established by Brazil and endorsed unanimously by G20 nations, is set to launch at the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 18-19, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty unites G20 members, international organizations, development banks, and philanthropic groups in a coordinated effort to reduce global hunger and poverty through knowledge-sharing, financial support, and collaboration. Antigua and Barbuda’s membership, facilitated through its…
Loatinover Pounds Reflects On SAMA Nomination And Hints At A Big Comeback Next Year. Rising hip-hop sensation Loatinover Pounds recently took to social media to share his thoughts on a momentous milestone in his career—his nomination at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs). Though he did not walk away with an award this year, Loatinover’s words resonated with pride, humility, and a fierce determination to return stronger. Loatinover Pounds Reflects On SAMA Nomination And Hints At A Big Comeback Next Year “Last summer nek bona mas*pa, this SAMA bang potsa gore ke nominee,” Loatinover began, reflecting on the journey from…
The John Calipari era at Arkansas is off to a good start. On Wednesday, No. 16 Arkansas (1-0) took down Lipscomb (1-1) 76-60 in Calipari’s first game as Arkansas’ head coach. The 102nd season-opener in Arkansas history was among the most anticipated in program history following the surprising hire of Calipari on April 10 to replace Eric Musselman, who left Arkansas to be the head coach at USC. Things weren’t always easy for the Razorbacks on Wednesday evening, as a scrappy Lipscomb squad hung with Arkansas throughout the contest, even taking the lead early in the first half. But every time the…
Former President Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has been helped in no small part by his winning of multiple so-called “blue wall” states that are traditional Democrat strongholds. “It appears Trump has breached the blue wall, or at least enough of it, to win the presidency,” David Schultz, an author and political science professor at Minnesota’s Hamline University, told Al Jazeera. As the Electoral College voting map gradually turned red after polls closed and votes were being counted, observers initially suspected the “red mirage” effect, which can be produced as more Republican voters (denoted by blue) tend…
New York’s electoral votes came in as expected on Tuesday night. The Empire State’s 28 votes went blue for Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. The state has been reliably Democratic in recent presidential elections, and 2024 was no different. However, in New York City, polling data show that the margin of victory declined from what it was 2016 and 2020. In this election, Kamala Harris won 67.7% of the vote in New York City while Donald Trump won 30.45% of the vote. How much did the blue vote dip? In 2020, Joe Biden won about 76% of the vote…
By Bayat Group The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) has unveiled the St Christopher and Nevis Citizenship by Substantial Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024, aiming to enhance its appeal and stimulate economic growth. These changes were published in the Extra-Ordinary Gazette on October 25, 2024, under the Statutory Rules and Orders No. 43 of 2024. Key changes include: Reduced investment thresholds for the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program The minimum real estate investment has been reduced from USD 400,000 to USD 325,000. For single-family private homes, the threshold has been lowered from USD 800,000 to USD 600,000. Eligibility…
Florida received a positive injury update from quarterback DJ Lagway (hamstring) on Wednesday. Per On3, the five-star freshman practiced after suffering his injury and being forced to leave last Saturday’s 34-20 loss to College Football Playoff No. 3 Georgia (7-1, 5-1 in SEC) in the second quarter. Lagway became the starter after quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL earlier this season.In eight games, Lagway is 56-of-92 (60.9 percent) for 1,071 yards (11.6 yards per attempt), six touchdowns and five interceptions. He’s added 114 rushing yards on 37 carries.His backup, Aidan Warner, was 7-of-22 (31.8 percent) for 66 yards and an…