There are a few things that make an old-school head coach more upset than unforced errors, and Mack Brown, who has been a college football head coach since 1985, certainly qualifies as old-school.That means he also knows that sometimes the best way to correct a mistake is swift and undeniable punishment, and for a young and hungry college football player, usually the best way to get their attention is with a lack of playing time.And that’s exactly what Brown said his plan is this fall because he’s already growing sick of his team’s pre-snap penalties.“Really working hard on penalties. We’ve…
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Hasina’s statement comes hours after a court orders probe into her role in the death of a grocery shop owner during the protests.Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for action against those involved in “killings and vandalism” in the country last month, her first comments since violent protests forced her to flee to India. More than 300 people died in the demonstrations that began as student-led protests against quotas in government jobs spiralled into a larger movement seeking Hasina’s overthrow. Hasina’s written statement, issued on X on Tuesday through her United States-based son, came hours after a court…
The MTA has doubled the ranks of private security guards posted near subway station emergency exits that officials call the “superhighway of fare evasion.” Budget documents show that the MTA expects to spend more than $35 million through next year on increasing to 1,000 the number of unarmed security guards whose mere presence at the gates is intended to slow the stream of fare-beaters who use them as free entrances. The MTA estimates that it takes a $700 to $800 million hit annually from nonpayment in the subways, buses and commuter railroads, as well as at its tolled bridges and…
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) made a significant step forward in enhancing aviation’s role as a catalyst for sustainable development in Africa. During the AFI Week held in Gabon, ICAO signed four pivotal capacity building and implementation support agreements with Member States, each aimed at strengthening their aviation sectors and alignment with international standards. Gabon’s Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile entered into a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with ICAO. This comprehensive agreement will provide Gabon with access to ICAO’s expertise, project management and procurement services, and customized training packages. A key focus of this collaboration is the potential development…
Emtee Hints At Countrywide Music Concert. For many years, Emtee has been at the top of the South African hip-hop scene, boasting an extensive music catalogue. Emtee Hints At Countrywide Music Concert The “Roll Up” hitmaker has garnered a substantial fan base over the years, with his music uplifting and inspiring countless listeners. His powerful tracks and compelling lyrics have resonated deeply, touching the lives of many and contributing to his enduring influence in the music industry. Despite his longstanding success, the multi-award-winning rapper recently took to social media to tease the possibility of hosting a nationwide music concert. This…
The Bank of England could cut interest rates next month, after a small rise in the cost of living for August.This morning’s data showed that the cost of living, the Consumer Price Index(CPI), was 2.2% higher in July, compared with a rise of just 2% in June, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) – below City forecasts of 2.3%.The rate of inflation last rose in December 2023 when the CPI went up from 3.9% to 4%.The ONS said the main reason for the tick up in the inflation rate was that gas and electricity prices did not…
Expectations for the New Orleans Saints entering 2024 are tempered. They’re in the midst of a three-year playoff drought and coming off a disappointing 9-8 season in their first year with quarterback Derek Carr.Here are the franchise’s five most valuable people for 2024, ranked in inverse order: 5. Offensive tackle Taliese FuagaThe Saints need big things from 2024 first-round pick Taliese Fuaga. So far, he’s delivering. New Orleans’ offensive line was a weak spot last season, and it had the potential to be much worse without the former Oregon State tackle.2019 First-Team All-Pro Ryan Ramczyk (knee) will miss the 2024 season…
Al Mezan Center for Human Rights says 2,650 Palestinians taken from Gaza since October remain in Israeli custody.Palestinian detainees are enduring severe physical and psychological torture in Israeli facilities, the Al Mezan Center for Human Rights has said, calling for accountability for the abuses. The prisoners “have been exposed naked to the scorching sun while standing on sharp gravel stones, subjected to verbal abuse, and threatened with rape, death, and bombing, along with threats against their families”, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The rights group said that recent testimony and evidence “reveal a level of violence that resounds…
Team Great Britain brought a heartwarming moment to the 2024 Summer Olympics. A supportive crowd at Paris’ Stade de France national stadium rallied around Britain’s Megan Keith as she crossed the finish line for the women’s 10,000m final Aug. 9 by herself. Keith, who was traveling behind the rest of her competitors after reportedly suffering an ankle injury, was met at the finish by teammate Eilish McColgan. The two embraced in an emotional exchange that was caught on camera and shared across the social media. Eilish McColgan and Megan Keith, both of Team Great Britain, react after competing in the women’s 10,000-meter final…
Egypt has announced plans to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, leveraging the country’s growing infrastructure and sports facilities to make a strong case for hosting the event. This bid, confirmed by Mustapha Berraf, head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), marks another attempt by Egypt after its unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Olympics. Berraf highlighted Egypt’s significant infrastructure investments, which include the Egypt International Olympic City complex, as signs it is ready to host the Games. The complex, which has been in development since 2015, will include a 93,900-capacity stadium and 21 sports…