Harvey Weinstein could be charged with more allegations of sexual misconduct by a New York grand jury this week, a source said Wednesday. A New York grand jury has been convened to weigh whether to bring new charges against the disgraced former movie mogul, a source with knowledge of the proceedings told NBC News, adding that a decision could be announced as early as Friday. Weinstein’s attorney, Arthur Aidala, said Wednesday in a statement: “We will be prepared for whatever comes our way, they are going to do whatever they can to make sure Harvey doesn’t see the light of…
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Big West, the musical project and persona of Dan Westerlund, embodies the expansive spirit of the American West, both in name and sound. Originating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dan’s journey out west in 2017 profoundly influenced his creative direction, partially inspiring the moniker “Big West.” This name reflects not just a geographical shift but a personal evolution that’s echoed in his music. With a sound rooted in indie/reggae yet unconfined by any single genre, Big West draws on an eclectic mix of influences ranging from classic rock to 2000s hip-hop—genres that shaped his upbringing. Starting as a solo venture, Big West…
Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director, Green Dreams Ltd believes there is a real need to simplify the process for exporting coffee, avocado, and horticulture products in Rwanda: “Simplifying export procedures is crucial for farmers, as the current complexities negatively impact our competitiveness in the global market. This workshop is essential for reviewing and identifying key simplification reforms to implement necessary changes”. Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Rwanda Trade Information Portal Coordinator and Customs Business Analyst at the Rwanda Revenue Authority, shares Sonia’s views: “Rwanda sets a benchmark in the East African Community for reducing export procedures for coffee, avocado, and other horticulture products.…
The organizing body of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony has confirmed the list of managers who have been nominated for the 2024 award ceremony.The coach’s award will include recognition for both men’s and women’s coaches. It’s a new award that will be a part of the expanded Ballon d’Or event, co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, the owner of France Football. According to the body, the awards will maintain their “unchanged and independent” voting system, with UEFA contributing its expertise and managing global commercial rights.UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said,”UEFA and Ballon d’Or are synonyms of sporting excellence, so our partnership…
The NFL season finally will get underway Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens.So many questions must be answered: Will the Chiefs win a third consecutive Super Bowl? Will the Eagles rebound after a disastrous finish last season? Will the Bears be a surprise playoff team? Each week, Yardbarker will highlight the 10 most important people leading into the week’s games. Here’s who we’re keeping an eye on in Week 1. 1. Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys quarterback Prescott — who’s entering the final year of a four-year, $160M deal — may not sign an extension. On Tuesday’s episode of…
Bobi Wine was taken to hospital on Tuesday after he was hit in the leg with a tear-gas canister during a confrontation with police.Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been discharged from the hospital after being hit by a tear-gas canister in the leg during a confrontation with police. The mayor of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, told the French news agency AFP on Wednesday that Wine underwent surgery to remove fragments of the canister. “He has stabilised and is on the way out of hospital now,” Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago said. Earlier, Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) said on Tuesday that…
Fred Daibes, the man convicted of bribing Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) with gold bars and cash, is expected to plead guilty in federal court in Newark on Thursday to separate bank fraud charges, his attorney Larry Lustberg tells News 4. New Jersey developer Daibes and Sen. Menendez were convicted in July as part of a wide-ranging bribery scheme – a bribery case that was prosecuted in New York’s Southern District. One part of the bribery scheme was an attempt by Daibes to pay Menendez cash and gold bars and in exchange – prosecutors said Menendez tried to use his power…
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-seventh regular session from 9 September to 11 October 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, 9 September under the presidency of Ambassador Omar Zniber (Morocco). The opening will be addressed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. The Council will be meeting in room XX of the Palais des Nations. During the session, the Council will hold 30 interactive dialogues with Special Procedures mandate holders, expert mechanisms and investigative mechanisms. It will hold interactive dialogues with…
Here are exciting international football fixtures in Africa and Europe football fans can enjoy during the club football September break period.With club football activities currently on hold, the international football break is here to breathe new life to football lovers worldwide which is why we have compiled a list of the top exciting fixtures in Africa and Europe to look forward to during the two-week break in September 2024.Top AFCON 2025 Qualifiers for September 2024Here are the top fixtures to be played in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers which officially kicks off today, Wednesday, September 4, 2024.Friday, September 6, 2024- South…
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