Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended.A fierce tropical storm has caused floods and landslides that have killed up to 11 people in the Philippines. Tropical Storm Yagi lashed the north of the country overnight into Monday. The heavy rains flooded many areas and set off landslides. Newswire reports say nine to 11 people have been killed. About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Philippines or its surrounding waters each year typically between late June and October, damaging homes and infrastructure and killing dozens. Yagi brushed past the Bicol…
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SASAI MONEY TRANSFER (www.MoneyTransfer.Sasai.Global), a business of Cassava Technologies (https://apo-opa.co/4dKI5Hn) and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators, has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its revolutionary offer of free remittances to more African markets. The Zero Fees initiative, which was first launched in May 2024 by Sasai Money Transfer in partnership with Econet in Zimbabwe, is now being expanded with Airtel Money starting with Uganda, before being extended to other high-traffic remittance Airtel markets such as Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia. This innovative offering eliminates remittance sending fees for users of the Sasai Money Transfer service…
Maglera Doe Boy Wins Best Dressed Street Style 2024 At GQ Awards. Hip-hop sensation Maglera Doe Boy has once again cemented his status as a style guru, taking home the coveted Best Dressed Street Style award at the prestigious GQ Awards. Maglera Doe Boy Wins Best Dressed Street Style 2024 At GQ Awards Known for his bold and innovative fashion choices, Maglera Doe Boy‘s unique blend of streetwear and high-fashion has consistently turned heads. His latest win at the GQ Awards serves as further validation of his impeccable taste and influence on the South African fashion scene. The rapper’s fashion…
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese continued her outstanding rookie season on Sunday by recording her 24th double-double (17 points, 19 rebounds) of the season in her team’s 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.Those 19 rebounds helped her become the WNBA’s all-time single-season rebounding leader with 418 for the season, surpassing the previous mark of 404 set by Sylvia Fowles during the 2018 season. Along with that, she also set a new WNBA record with her 165th offensive rebound, surpassing the previous record of 162 (Yolanda Griffiths during the 2001 season). While those numbers are impressive on their own without any further context,…
Ashley Paul Griffith pleads guilty to 307 offences against some 60 children who were in his care.A former childcare worker in Australia has admitted to sexually abusing dozens of girls in one of the worst paedophile cases in the country’s history. Ashley Paul Griffith on Monday pleaded guilty to 307 charges involving children in his care, including 28 counts of rape, 90 counts of indecent treatment and 67 counts of making child exploitation material. The offences were carried out against some 60 children, many of them under 12, at childcare centres in Australia and Italy over a span of more…
Ten years after the city passed a Paid Sick Leave Act, some of the worst recent violators are major corporations and franchises like Starbucks, Shake Shack, Chipotle and Amazon, records obtained by THE CITY show.Those are some of the companies slapped with fines since the start of 2023 for violating the law that requires businesses with five or more employees to offer at least five paid sick days a year, according to data obtained via a Freedom of Information Law request. All told, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued 105 paid sick leave violations for $1.2 million…
In a world where football is evolving at a groundbreaking speed, World Football Summit Europe 2024 (www.WorldFootballSummit.com/) emerges as the platform where the sport’s future will be designed. On September 18th and 19th, Sevilla will become the epicenter of global football, hosting an unprecedented gathering of over 2,500 industry leaders, tech innovators, and football legends. Key Highlights: Global Gathering: Over 2,500 attendees, including industry leaders, football legends, representatives from football properties such as the ECA, FC Barcelona, or Liverpool FC, and top global brands like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Turkish Airlines, among hundred others.Premier Speakers: Featuring influential figures…
K.O’s “Too Much” Success Sparks Anticipation For New Music. K.O has once again proven his dominance in the hip-hop scene with the resounding success of his latest single, “Too Much.” Released just a few weeks ago, the track has already made significant waves, topping charts and resonating with fans across the country. K.O’s “Too Much” Success Sparks Anticipation For New Music “Too Much” featuring Nasty C showcases K.O’s signature style, blending catchy hooks with sharp lyricism. The single’s upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm have quickly become a favourite among listeners. The track’s success is not just reflected in its impressive…
Despite a late-season charge and a solid effort at the Darlington Raceway, Bubba Wallace came up short of making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for the second season in a row. A fantastic qualifying lap on Saturday put Wallace on the pole for Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darlington, but a changing track saw the No. 23 team struggle to keep up with adjustments. However, in the race’s final stage, the combination of a charge from Wallace and Chris Buescher falling back saw Wallace’s points deficit to Buescher shrink to as little as two points. However, a caution flag for a Carson…
Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis have surged into the streets after six captives were found dead in Gaza. Chanting “Now! Now!”, the crowds demanded on Sunday night that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home. The mass outpouring of anger appeared to be the largest such demonstration in 11 months of war. Protesters said it felt like a possible turning point, although the country remains deeply divided. Israel’s largest trade union, Histadrut, sought to raise the pressure further as it called a general strike for Monday. It aims…