Emmitt Martin is one of five fired officers charged over the fatal beating in 2023 that renewed calls for police reform.A second former Memphis police officer has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols, whose videotaped beating by five Black officers in January 2023 shocked the United States. Emmitt Martin pleaded guilty to two of four federal counts against him – one for depriving Nichols’s civil rights and another for witness tampering – according to his plea agreement filed in a US district court in the state of Tennessee on Friday. Sentencing has been…
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Originally appeared on E! Online She’ll always be Jenny from the block, but she’s asking for a name change. When Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck on Aug. 20, her paperwork detailed a specific request. J.Lo—or, as she’s currently legally known, Jennifer Lynn Affleck —o fficially requested her name be restored to Jennifer Lynn Lopez, according to documents obtained by E! News. In addition to the name change, the Maid in Manhattan actress asked the state to deny both her and Ben the opportunity to collect spousal support. The couple, according to an NBC News source close to Jennifer, did not have a prenuptial agreement, meaning that money…
MX24 proudly marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 4th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to inspire dreams, ignite change, and empower youthful voices through its innovative media services. As Ghana’s fastest rising media hub, MX24 is dedicated to expanding its impact across digital, broadcast, and on-the-ground platforms, with a strong focus on production, distribution, and monetization. Operating 24/7 on digital platforms, MX24 aims to establish strategic partnerships that will position the station as the go-to platform for youth-focused initiatives, fostering long-term, sustainable impact in Ghana and beyond, contributing to the growth and development of Africa as a whole. Headquartered…
The final week of the 2024 NFL preseason resumed on Friday, with the Jacksonville Jaguars defeating the Atlanta Falcons 31-0, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers knocking off the Miami Dolphins 24-14 and the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders ending in a tie, 24-24. Here are some takeaways from the action, including a vibing Jaguars offense, a highly contested backup quarterback battle and the potential return of a big-name holdout. Brandon Aiyuk traveled with 49ers, and QB Brock Purdy could use him The 49ers wideout, entrenched in a contract dispute with the team, traveled to Las Vegas but didn’t play. The fact…
Ukraine confirmed on Wednesday that it had used weapons supplied by the United States to attack Russian bridges over the Seym river in Kursk. On Monday, a Russian military investigator said that Ukraine had completely destroyed one of the three bridges on Seym, damaging the other two. The US has not officially commented on whether its weapons were used. However, a Kremlin spokesperson previously accused Kyiv of using weapons built in the West in its recent incursion in the Kursk region. “For the first time, the Kursk region was hit by Western-made rocket launchers, probably American HIMARS [High Mobility Artillery…
Editor’s note: The text of the speech below is as prepared. Her actual delivery may have varied. Good evening. To my husband, Doug, thank you for being an incredible partner to me and father to Cole and Ella. And happy anniversary. I love you so very much. To Joe Biden — Mr. President. I am forever grateful for your lifetime of leadership and your trust in me. And to Coach Tim Walz, you are going to be an incredible Vice President. And to the delegates and everyone who has put your faith in our campaign — your support is humbling.…
Renowned Nigerian DJ and music producer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has recently made headlines not for her music, but for a deeply personal and spiritual milestone. On Friday, August 23, 2024, DJ Cuppy took to Instagram to share the momentous occasion of her water baptism, which took place at the Holy Trinity Church in Brompton, UK. This baptism signifies a profound transformation in DJ Cuppy’s life, as she has chosen to fully dedicate herself to her faith. In her Instagram post, Cuppy described the experience as “THE best decision of my life,” underscoring the significance of…
Former Florida head coach and current ESPN analyst Dan Mullen recently shared his predictions for how he thinks the SEC standings will look in the upcoming 2024 season, and he has Texas, not Georgia, finishing atop the conference. Mullen still has Georgia finishing second in the SEC in 2024, but he believes Texas will defeat the Bulldogs in this season’s SEC Championship.Considering this is the Longhorns’ first year as a member of the SEC, it would be very impressive if they are able to immediately emerge as the top team in the conference.Texas is coming off a 2023 season that…
Committee responsible for combatting discrimination calls on government to address hate speech and institutional racism.The United Nations committee responsible for combatting racism has slammed the United Kingdom over continuing hate crimes, hate speech and xenophobic incidents, following riots fuelled by hate and misinformation that gripped the country this summer. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) said on Friday it was concerned by the presence of racist speech on various platforms, particularly where perpetuated by politicians and public figures. The committee also issued its findings on Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Venezuela, after reviewing…
When Kamala Harris talks about her South Asian identity, it’s usually in the context of her mother, Shyamala Gopalan. The same was true Thursday night during Harris’ speech on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention. Gopalan, who died in 2009, left an indelible mark on the vice president, immersing her in Indian culture and social activism from an early age. “My mother was 19 when she crossed the world alone, traveling from India to California with an unshakable dream,” Harris said in her speech at the convention. “She taught us to never complain about injustice but to do something…