Earlier this season, the Panthers benched Young in favor of Andy Dalton after an 0-2 start. Dalton went 1-4 as a starter before suffering a right thumb injury in a minor car accident. According to ESPN’s David Newton, Dalton was available in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints and wasn’t limited in Wednesday’s practice. “This is about progress from one week to the next,” Canales said. “I talk about finishing all of the time. That’s finishing plays, drives, quarters, halves and games. He did a fantastic job of finishing that game [against the Saints].” In the 23-22 victory over New…
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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign,” she told supporters on Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, a historically Black college. Harris pledged to continue fighting for women’s rights and against gun violence and to “fight for the dignity that all people deserve”. She said she had called President-elect Trump, congratulated him on his triumph and promised to engage in a peaceful…
For the second time in eight years, a busy Manhattan subway corridor became a safe space for New Yorkers hoping to unburden themselves of Election Day angst.Subway riders shared their stream-of-consciousness feelings on colorful sticky notes that dotted the passageway linking the 14th Street stations on Sixth and Seventh avenues — the exact spot where the public art project first surfaced in the wake of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory.Matthew Chavez, the 36-year-old organizer of “Subway Therapy,” said he expects passersby to post close to 20,000 sticky notes by Saturday, with each one taken down nightly and put up again…
South Africa has temporarily closed its Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique following violent protests over Mozambique’s contested presidential election. Tensions erupted last month after Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was declared the winner with 71% of the vote, sparking violent clashes that have led to at least 18 fatalities, according to Human Rights Watch. Protesters on the Mozambican side reportedly set vehicles and buildings, including an immigration office, ablaze, prompting South African authorities to prioritize safety and suspend border operations. South Africa’s border management agency has also deployed additional security forces to the region to prevent the unrest from spilling into the…
Nigerian-American Afrobeats star Davido has found himself at the center of controversy after proudly announcing his participation in the 2024 US presidential election. The singer took to social media platform X to share a photo of himself holding an “I voted” sticker, expressing his excitement over exercising his civil right for the first time ever. However, his post was met with widespread criticism from Nigerians who felt he was being hypocritical.Many fans questioned Davido’s commitment to Nigerian politics, pointing out that he wasn’t as vocal during the 2023 Nigerian presidential elections. Some even accused him of not voting in Nigeria,…
Jaylen Brown will miss his third straight game when the Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. He is dealing with a left hip flexor strain. Joe Mazzulla’s team is already without Kristaps Porzingis, who is recovering from offseason surgery.As such, Boston will be without two of its top three players when the Warriors come to town. Nevertheless, Celtics fans will be more concerned with Brown’s injury and whether it could derail the early months of his season.Fortunately for the fan base, Mazzulla recently played down the severity of Brown’s ailment. His comments came during an appearance on…
Dearborn, Michigan – When Fox News called Pennsylvania for Donald Trump in the early hours of Wednesday, all but confirming that he will be the next president of the United States, there were a handful of Arab activists left at a watch party in Dearborn, Michigan. “Genocide is bad politics,” said one attendee at the event, which had Palestinian and Lebanese flags hanging outside its doors. And as the reality of another Trump presidency set off anger and sorrow from many Democratic commentators, at the Arab American gathering, there was a sense of indifference, if not vindication. Democratic candidate Kamala…
Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 election to Trump, after he was projected to become the 47th U.S. president. Watch the replay of her concession speech in the YouTube player above. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fulled this campaign,” she told the crowd of supporters at alma mater Howard University. US Vice President Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) She called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, a senior Harris aide told…
The United States has agreed to forgive $1.14 billion of Somalia’s debt, marking a significant financial milestone for the East African nation. The agreement, signed in Mogadishu by Somali Finance Minister Bihi Egeh and US Ambassador Richard Riley, reflects Somalia’s commitment to the IMF-driven economic reform agenda, which prioritizes domestic revenue growth, improved financial management, and strengthened governance. This debt relief follows similar agreements with other creditors, including France and Russia, highlighting international support for Somalia’s economic recovery. Egeh expressed gratitude to the US for its continued assistance, while Ambassador Riley praised Somalia’s dedication to reforms, emphasizing that a stable…
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti has reacted to his team’s defeat against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League on match day four at the Santiago Bernabeu.This was Real Madrid’s first game at the Bernabeu since the 4-0 defeat against Barcelona, Carlo Ancelotti’s men made the worst possible start, falling behind inside the first 15 minutes through Malick Thiaw’s header.The went on to equalise from the spot through Vinicius Jr but he Serie A giants scored and took the lead before the end of the first half through Alvaro Morata before they extended it to 3-1 in the second half.Carlo…