From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax and score deals. Unlike other federal holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, most stores and major retailers are open for business on Labor Day. However, some retailers will operate on shorter hours and few major chains will be closed this year on Sept. 2, 2024. Regional supermarket chains, like Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Kroger, Publix, Harris Teeter, Acme, Safeway, Ralph’s, Vons, Mariano’s, among others, will operate on regular hours. So, if…
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TAIPEI, Taiwan – The Chinese government has for many years pressured enterprises to comply with its political objectives through such coercive tactics as boycotts, sanctions, tax investigations, and allegations of illegal activities, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). “In recent years, the Chinese government has used the so-called “little pinks” and other jingoist Chinese nationalists to stir up online abuse against selected targets. Through this disruptive behaviour, as well as associated denunciations by local collaborators in related countries, China has attempted to impose pressure or incite fear, and force compromises and concessions upon companies worldwide,” MOFA said. In July…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., delivered a compelling Keynote address highlighting Liberia’s investment potential at the 124th National Black Business Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on August 23, 2024. The President’s message focused on the vast opportunities for investors, particularly businesses, to leverage Liberia’s natural wealth. He highlighted the country’s fertile land and favorable climate, offering significant potential for agricultural investments, especially in rice production. With a substantial portion of Liberia’s rice consumption being imported, the Liberian Leader emphasized the critical need for its local production and downstream processing. He also underscored the significant contribution of cash crops such as rubber,…
Chelsea’s legend, John Obi-Mikel has responded to the criticism he received from the Blues forward player, Nicolas Jackson on social media after the game against Wolves.Nicolas Jackson expressed his displeasure via his official Instagram account after he scored Chelsea’s first goal in their 6-2 victory at the Molineux on Sunday, August 25, 2026. The Senegalese interest was reacting to a comment made by John Obi-Mikel while he was on set with Bein Sports, during Chelsea’s opening game against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.He said,”You need a striker who can consistently find the back of the net, and that’s what we’re…
Conklin will practice Tuesday, per Kevin Stefanski, while Wills is not yet ready. The Browns needed to activate both tackles to avoid each beginning the season on the reserve/PUP list, which would have knocked both out for at least four games to open the season. Each has been rehabbing knee injuries. Conklin suffered ACL and MCL tears in Week 1 of last season; Wills underwent MCL surgery late last year. Cleveland is also not planning to have Greg Newsome on the NFI list to start the season, while Stefanski said (via the Akron Beacon Journal’s Chris Easterling) Dalvin Tomlinson will…
Around 200 people have been killed and 140 injured in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho, the latest in a long line of deadly attacks by an al-Qaeda-linked armed group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). Women and children were among those killed on Saturday. Barsalogho lies near the town of Kaya, a strategic point in north-central Burkina Faso that houses the last standing military force between JNIM fighters and the capital, Ouagadougou. Several soldiers are missing after the attack, which was carried out as JNIM continues to advance and seize swaths of territory in the troubled West African country. Here’s what…
The brother responsible for killing his three siblings and a niece before turning the gun on himself may “panicked” over the family’s plan to sell the Long Island home he had lived in his entire life, police said a day after all five family members were found shot to death. Police spent 10 hours Sunday combing the quiet Syosset cul-de-sac where Joseph DeLucia Jr., is believed to have killed the four victims in the rear of the home before stepping out into the front lawn and shooting himself in the chest, Det. Capt. Stephen Fitzpatrick explained Monday. The victims were…
USA / JAMAICA – Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today to the executive board her proposal to appoint Nigel Clarke to the position of deputy managing director, effective October 31, 2024. Nigel Clarke will succeed Antoinette Sayeh, who, as previously announced, steps down on September 12. In announcing her selection of Clarke, Georgieva said: “Clarke is an exceptional public servant and policymaker, with proven leadership in institution building and economic crisis management, who has stewarded his country’s economy to a stronger and more sustainable position. Since 2016, he has been the IMF’s chief counterpart on successive…
Nigerian energy company Oando PLC has successfully completed its acquisition of 100% of the shareholding interest in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) from Italian multinational Eni. As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) endorses this groundbreaking acquisition, which underscores the growing role of local exploration companies in revitalizing Nigeria and Africa’s upstream landscape. The $783-million transaction sees Oando’s participating interests in Oil Mining Licenses (OML) 60, 61, 62 and 63 increase from 20% to 40% and its total reserves grow by almost 100% to one billion barrels of oil equivalent. Oando’s ownership…
Acclaimed Nigerian artist BNXN has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 900 million streams across all credits on Spotify. This impressive feat highlights BNXN’s significant influence on the global music scene and reflects his growing popularity.BNXN’s unique fusion of Afrobeats and modern sounds has captivated listeners worldwide. Also, his dynamic sound and lyrical prowess has resonated with audiences both within Africa and internationally. Additionally, his music’s broad appeal is proof of his hard work, creativity, and the growing global acceptance of Afrobeats and African music.Meanwhile, this achievement places BNXN alongside other major African artists who have made significant inroads into the…