Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now. New Jersey-born entrepreneur Jared Isaacman teamed up with SpaceX to test the company’s new spacesuits on his chartered flight. The daring spacewalk also saw SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis going out once Isaacman was safely back inside. So who is Isaacman, and how’d he pull that off? Isaacman, 41, CEO and founder of the Shift4 credit card-processing company, has declined to disclose how much he invested in the flight. It was the first of three flights…

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There was sustained applause as Chevelle Franklyn made her way to the podium to accept a Grammy Certificate for her work as lead and harmony singer on X-tra Naked, Shabba Ranks’ album that won the Best Reggae Album Grammy in 1993.The occasion was an August 13 ceremony in Kingston where a number of artistes, producers, and engineers were similarly rewarded by Back 2 Da Future Music Ltd., a British music publishing company.Dressed in a red African outfit, 50-year-old Franklyn accepted the citation three days before the release of South Wind Vol. 1, her latest album. Recorded in South Africa with…

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World Football Summit (WFS) (https://WorldFootballSummit.com) is thrilled to announce Juventus Football Club as the winner of the prestigious WFS Award for Most Impactful Branding Initiative, presented by Summa Branding. This honor recognizes exceptional branding campaigns within the football industry, awarded to companies, clubs, institutions, or individuals who have demonstrated outstanding creativity and impact. Juventus Football Club secured the award for their groundbreaking approach to storytelling through its Juventus Creator Lab initiative, which has played a pivotal role in connecting with fans globally through compelling content creation. This innovative project was inspired by an LA-style content house or gaming studio with…

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The heavyweight OAP is of the opinion that Tyla shouldn’t have received the award.Popular Nigerian on-air personality and host, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, better known as Do2dtun, didn’t mince words when reacting to South African singer Tyla’s controversial VMAs acceptance speech.Tyla, who won the Best Afrobeats category at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, stirred reactions by distancing herself from the Afrobeats genre. During her speech, she emphasised that African music extends beyond Afrobeats and highlighted her identity as an Amapiano artiste, a genre rooted in South Africa.Do2dtun took to social media to express his displeasure, questioning why Tyla accepted the…

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner got his first taste of grand slam glory at the 2024 Australian Open and grew in confidence the rest of the year, capturing five more titles, including the 2024 U.S. Open. With two major titles under his belt, the 23-year-old will be hard to stop in 2025 if he keeps at his current pace. That is the opinion of Toni Nadal, the uncle and former coach of Rafael Nadal.In a column published on “El Pais,” Nadal wrote that Sinner’s ascension could be an ominous sign for other players on the Tour, including World No. 3 Carlos…

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Devastating floods in northeastern Nigeria have submerged entire residential areas, displaced tens of thousands of people, and forced zoo animals to escape into the streets. At least 30 people have died in the floods, officials said. However, the death toll is likely to rise as authorities are still scrambling to rescue thousands of others feared trapped in their homes. The floods hit Borno State early this week after a dam impounding a regional river burst its banks. The heavy surge of water buried half the state capital, Maiduguri, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Authorities say some one million people are affected,…

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What to Know A beloved New York City event, the annual Feast of San Gennaro kicks off Thursday in Little Italy. Music, food, drinks and other live events are all on the calendar for this year’s events. The festivities will run through Sept. 22 A beloved New York City event, the annual Feast of San Gennaro kicks off Thursday in Little Italy. Music, food, drinks and other live events are all on the calendar for this year’s feast. There are even cannoli, zeppole and meatball eating contests on the itinerary for all those who love to witness (or partake) in…

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As Buju Banton probably watches in disappointment as more shows on his Overcomer tour are postponed, he has released a remastered version of “Slogan” with producers Kemar McGregor and Dave Kelly on the Recoup Riddim. Perhaps it’s just me, but Buju’s recent work starts sounding quite repetitive to me. Every time he releases a new track, as a true fan of the singer, I find myself going back to his older, more ‘Reggae’ and less “Aggressive” material or his more humble collaboration with Bugle on “Thank You Lord,” which had a much deeper impact on me. Danny Creatah Related Source…

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The 11th edition of the Manufacturing Indaba will have a major emphasis on doing business and growing manufacturing businesses The Manufacturing Indaba is gearing up to showcase a wealth of investment, trade and partnership opportunities with a spotlight on deal flow that promises to reshape the Af44rican manufacturing landscape. The annual event, known for its dedication to advancing manufacturing excellence, will take place from 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.  Manufacturers, investors, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the Continent will convene at this prestigious event to explore and harness the potential of the…

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Emtee Drags Lolli Native After Parting Ways. Emtee has set the internet ablaze with his recent social media posts, targeting Lolli Native in a public fallout that has unfolded after the Ivangeli hitmaker departed from Emtee Records. Emtee Drags Lolli Native After Parting Ways The award-winning rapper has been vocal about his frustrations and took to his platforms to express discontent with Lolli Native. Emtee previously stated that Lolli Native has been befriending his enemy Zaddy Swag which could’ve led him to fire Lolli Native from his record label. In a recent X post, Emtee made it clear he’s not…

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