Israel has erupted in rage over the deaths of six captives in Gaza, after the country’s military recovered their bodies on Sunday, nearly 11 months after they were taken by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during the October 7 attacks. The military said the captives had been killed shortly before their bodies were recovered. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the deaths, saying, “Whoever murders hostages doesn’t want a deal.” But around 300,000 people took to the streets on Sunday evening to protest against Netanyahu’s government, which they blame for its failure to secure a ceasefire deal in…
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New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade will kick off Monday with thousands of revelers dancing and marching through Brooklyn in one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture. The annual Labor Day event, now in its 57th year, turns the borough’s Eastern Parkway into a kaleidoscope of feather-covered costumes and colorful flags as participants make their way down the thoroughfare alongside floats stacked high with speakers playing soca and reggae music. The parade routinely attracts huge crowds, who line the almost 2-mile route that runs from Crown Heights to the Brooklyn Museum. It’s also a popular destination for…
The Green Climate Fund (https://apo-opa.co/3MuvYC5) has approved $151 million in financing for a major resilience programme supported by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) to address climate vulnerability in the Horn of Africa. The approval was granted at the Fund’s 39th Board meeting and comprises a $90.7 million grant and a $60.3 million loan. The financing will support the Bank Group’s “Building Climate Resilience for Food and Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa programme,” benefitting 4.6 million people across Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan. The Horn of Africa is most susceptible to climate-related risks, such as erratic rainfall, rising temperatures,…
Fifi Cooper Confirms Upcoming Joint Featuring Emtee. The last time Emtee and Fifi Cooper teamed up was when they were both part of Ambitiouz Entertainment. Since then, they’ve charted their courses as independent artists, each steering their record label. Now, it seems the moment has arrived for them to reunite and collaborate once again. Fifi Cooper Confirms Upcoming Joint Featuring Emtee Taking to Instagram, Fifi Cooper announced that she and Emtee are working on dropping a new single as she shares their studio session. The famed Mtswako First Lady also expressed gratitude to Maraza, who was also around during the…
Yulia Putintseva displayed some embarrassing behavior during her U.S. Open match against Jasmine Paolini on Saturday, and she issued an apology after facing significant backlash.Putintseva was dominated 6-3, 6-4 by Paolini in the third round of the U.S. Open in Queens, N.Y. Midway through the second set, Putintseva decided to take her frustrations out on the ball girl.A video that went viral from the match showed Putintseva standing with her arms draped at her sides as the ball girl prepared to give her a ball. When the ball girl showed Putintseva that she was about to deliver a ball, the…
In August, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced Gaza’s first proven case of polio infection in 25 years. The virus had infected a 10-month-old baby in Deir el-Balah, leaving him paralysed. While only one case has been confirmed so far, this does not mean it is the only one or that the spread of the virus is limited. While polio can cause paralysis and even death, many of those who are infected with the virus do not show any symptoms. That is why testing and medical evaluation are needed to properly determine the scale of the breakout. But that is nearly…
The following content is created in partnership with Intel. It does not reflect the work or opinions of the NBC New York editorial staff. Click here to learn more about Intel. What is athletic talent? Where can we find it? And how can we make sure we don’t miss it? It’s long been clear that current scouting methods miss a huge amount of athletic potential. Consider football (that’s soccer, for Americans), the world’s most popular sport, with more than 300 million athletes of all ages and skill levels playing, but only 130,000 elite and professional footballers. Finding the best players—who could be in…
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). Organizations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. Now there are legitimate concerns that investor support for oil and gas production will dwindle as well. Blackrock, which controls $7 trillion in investments, and the Royal Bank of Scotland have said they’ll be moving away from investments that support fossil fuel production. The anti-fossil fuel fervor is being demonstrated in…
Sjava’s Hit Single “My Life” Featuring Emtee & Lolli Native Reaches Spotify Milestone. In an impressive feat that solidifies its place in the pantheon of South African music, Sjava’s hit single “My Life,” featuring Emtee and Lolli Native, has reached a significant milestone on Spotify. Sjava’s Hit Single “My Life” Featuring Emtee & Lolli Native Reaches Spotify Milestone The track, a poignant anthem of perseverance and self-reflection, has amassed over 1 million streams, making it one of the most successful collaborations in SA Hip-hop. Released as part of Sjava’s critically acclaimed album Isibuko, “My Life” has resonated with fans far…
The U.S. Open defending champion curse is alive and well. Over the weekend, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff were ousted from the 2024 U.S. Open in the third and fourth rounds, respectively, as they failed to successfully defend their titles at Flushing Meadows.The losses meant a new men’s winner would be crowned for a 16th consecutive year, with no defending champion going back-to-back since Roger Federer in 2008. Similarly, no woman has captured consecutive U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams won three straight between 2012 and 2014. In fact, no woman has won the major twice since Naomi Osaka captured two…