We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season, an opportune time to grade each team’s offseason.Did the New York Jets do enough? How about the New England Patriots, who made a splash with their first-round draft pick, and the Las Vegas Raiders, who made a surprising pick in the first round?Ahead of Week 10 games, here are evaluations of all 16 AFC teams.AFC EastBUFFALO BILLS (7-2) | Grade: B+ | The Bills were limited financially after cutting ties with several veterans because of salary-cap constraints, but GM Brandon Beane still excelled with the resources he had. Free-agent signing Curtis Samuel…
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Twenty-five other people found alive on island of Rhodes after swimming to shore, according to the Greek coastguard.Authorities in Greece have recovered the bodies of four people from the sea just off the coast of the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes while another 25 people have been found alive on land, the Greek coastguard says. The bodies of three men and one woman were recovered near the southern tip of Rhodes on Wednesday, according to the coastguard. The group of 25 survivors were found alive after swimming to shore. Police originally located an initial group of 11 people shortly after…
The return of former President Donald Trump to the White House could carry big consequences for the financial well being of the country’s largest mass transit system.As the Republican candidate, Trump pledged in August to “TERMINATE Congestion Pricing in my FIRST WEEK back in office,” vowing to put an end to the Manhattan vehicle-tolling program that Gov. Kathy Hochul paused indefinitely in June. But with a Tuesday night win putting Trump on track to start his second term as president in January, transit and Albany watchdogs warned Wednesday that the clock is ticking if Hochul is to stand any chance of…
Global energy demand is anticipated to increase 27% by 2040, with fossil fuels projected to account for the lion’s share of the world’s energy mix beyond 2050. Meeting this demand will require alternative energy supplies, and Africa, with over 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 620 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven gas, is uniquely positioned to drive global energy security efforts. The opening panel discussion at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 conference explored how African energy resources drive global energy security. With a large share of Africa’s proven oil and gas reserves…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed the secret behind his consistent booking for shows.He attributed it to his unique stage presence and ability to deliver electrifying performances.According to Ruger, being an artist goes beyond producing hit songs or hosting shows. “A singer can have one million hit songs and still be clueless on a stage with 200 people,” he noted.Additionally, the Asiwaju crooner credited his ability to bring his entire personality on stage, combined with his energy and showmanship, for making him a sought-after performer. “I bring my entire personality on stage, and that’s what…
More importantly, Maye is starting to emerge as the dual-threat weapon the Patriots desperately need. Not only did he lead the team in rushing with 95 yards against the Titans, but he also ran for 46 yards and a touchdown against the Jets in Week 8. Maye’s running stats aside, no team has gained fewer yards per game (264.8) than New England, but Chicago isn’t much better with 294.6 yards per contest, the fifth-lowest number in the league. Losers of two straight games, the Bears just aren’t playing good football right now. Williams twisted his ankle on Chicago’s final play against the…
The US Latino vote leaned more to the Republican side this election than it did in 2020, when President Joe Biden won, one of several drivers that have propelled Donald Trump to triumph over Vice President Kamala Harris this time around. Analysts and observers say this is an important but unsurprising shift, as the traditional support among Latinos for the Democratic Party has waned in recent years. A key voting bloc, Latinos make up nearly 20 percent of the United States population, with most born in the country. Some 36.2 million Latinos were projected to vote this year. A crude,…
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, along with their internal one, in the case of a now-suspended New York State trooper who said he was shot by a suspect on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway last week. State Police stressed at a press conference Wednesday that both investigations into trooper Thomas Mascia was “far from over,” saying there are a number of questions that need answering. But they have reason to believe “the incident did not occur the way it was reported,” officials said. Sources familiar with the investigation say they are looking into whether Mascia shot himself in the…
David Runge (front left) with Tamu Tamu Tanzania employees. In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, German entrepreneur David Runge, who invested in the Tanzanian apple farming business Tamu Tamu Tanzania, highlighted the numerous challenges of succeeding in the farming sector. “Agriculture is not for the faint-hearted – capital intensive, long payback period, low margins, politically and weather influenced, and so on and so on,” he explained. “You have to hustle. You have to make it work. You have to bring some cash along to actually finance it till you make it work.” While fruits like…
Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay has shared his thoughts on the public’s perception of his smile, stating that he refuses to pretend constant happiness.In a recent interview on Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, CKay revealed that fans and critics often tell him he should smile more. However, he believes this expectation is largely based on his public image, particularly in photos.”I think people build a perception of me needing to smile more because of pictures,” CKay explained. “Maybe I don’t smile enough in pictures.”Also, the singer linked his smile to his music, revealing that his upcoming album was created during a challenging…