“Friends” actor Matthew Perry was experiencing an out-of-control ketamine addiction, injecting the drug six to eight times a day before his accidental overdose death, prosecutors say. Five people have been charged in connection to Perry’s death, including the actor’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and one of those accused of providing the drug, Dr. Salvador Plasencia. In court documents filed Thursday, federal prosecutors accuse Plasencia of telling a patient that Perry was “too far gone and spiraling in his addiction” the week before he died but that the doctor still offered to sell him ketamine through Iwamasa anyway. Perry had been undergoing ketamine…
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By Caribbean News Global LONDON, England – A historic breakthrough in defence trade between the UK, US, and Australia was announced Thursday, following landmark export control changes to benefit the AUKUS partners. “The milestone will enable all three nations to work more closely together to develop next-generation technologies, compete with adversaries and support interoperability in the Indo-Pacific. It is estimated the reforms – which will lift certain export controls and restrictions on technology sharing – will cover up to £500 million of UK defence exports each year, and billions of dollars of trade across all three nations, helping boost UK…
Collaboration with government, civil society and NGOs undertaken in-country to kickstart youth-based projects that will help young people’s futures Johannesburg: Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability, and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa, a leading non-profit organization committed to leadership development and youth empowerment in Africa announced at a recent stakeholder and press conference in Johannesburg on 7 August the launch of its Youth Day of Service (YDOS) initiative. YDOS is a youth-led social impact campaign that empowers young Africans to drive tangible progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By providing resources, skills, and a platform for their voices, YDOS equips young people to become…
New updates on the stabbing of Lamine Yamal’s father have surfaced on social media following the confirmation of the incident. The father of 17-year-old soccer star Lamine Yamal, Mounir Nasraoui, was reportedly stabbed in a parking lot near Barcelona, according to several Spanish media outlets. He was transported to Trias i Pujol University Hospital with multiple injuries.According to CBS Sports, Nasraoui’s condition is said to be serious but stable. Local residents mentioned that Nasraoui was approached by some individuals while walking his dog before the attack, according to La Vanguardia. Both the Spanish news agency EFE and La Vanguardia reported…
When the New York Jets decided to go for broke and bring in Aaron Rodgers before the 2023 season, they weren’t just looking for a quarterback who could potentially get them to the Super Bowl. They were looking for stability at the position, something the franchise has notoriously been missing seemingly forever.The Jets were also looking for a strong leader. Regardless of his oddities, eccentricities or whatever you want to call them, Rodgers knows a thing or two about leading a football team. Of course, it’s difficult to be a leader when you are stuck on the sideline — which…
It was an abrupt departure for one of the Ivy League’s most embattled leaders: On Wednesday evening, Columbia University President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik announced she would resign, effective immediately. The news was greeted with relief — and healthy dose of wariness — among student protesters, who believe Shafik’s brief tenure at the New York-based university will be defined by her harsh crackdown on anti-war demonstrations. The departure prompted an array of emotions for 22-year-old Maryam Alwan. Among them, feeling “personally vindicated”. Alwan had been among the students leading the protests last spring, as Israel’s war in Gaza caused the Palestinian…
While Hurricane Ernesto is set to pass well offshore from the New York City metro area this weekend, the tropical system will very much be felt in the area, especially along the coast. Ernesto is expected to bring large swells and dangerous rip currents to our area beaches. High wind gusts close to 30 mph are possible in some areas along the Jersey Shore. Ernesto’s swells, an onshore wind and a nearly full moon will combine to produce higher-than-normal tides, beach erosion and increased coastal flooding in all the usual low-lying areas. Showers and storms are possible in the tri-state…
MARYLAND, USA – Adventist HealthCare has again been honored as a great place to work, earning a spot on The Washington Post’s list of Top Workplaces 2024 in the Washington, DC, region. The hospital system also ranked among the nation’s best in its industry, capturing a Top Workplaces for Healthcare 2024 award. The Washington Post invited more than 8,800 employers in the Washington, DC, region to participate in its survey. Just 250 organizations were named to its Top Workplaces rankings across public and private industries, nonprofits and government agencies. Adventist HealthCare was the only hospital system on the list, and one of…
For the first time in Liberia’s recent history, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, accompanied by fellow cabinet ministers and foreign ambassadors, conducted an extensive assessment tour on Monday, August 12, 2024. The delegation visited several key development projects across Bong and Margibi Counties, including the 500-acre Fuamah Rice Production Field, funded by the World Bank and the Government of Liberia; the EU-funded Human Rights project at the Margibi prison compound; a 200-acre cassava farm; and an Integrated Rice-Fish Farming initiative. The tour also featured Liberia’s first Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Center for Professional…
Nigerian music sensation, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has expanded his luxurious car collection with the acquisition of a brand-new 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The high-end vehicle, valued at N240 million, was announced by Abuja Car, the car dealership responsible for the sale, on their Instagram page on August 14, 2024.Additionally, the sleek Cadillac Escalade boasts impressive features. This includes plush brown leather seats, screens attached to the headrests, and a modern dashboard design. Also, the car dealership showcased the vehicle’s opulent interior and exterior through a series of photos. This left fans and followers in awe.Meanwhile, Naira Marley’s…