Will this be the season the Buffalo Bills finally beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs? The Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21 in Sunday’s home game. With the loss, the Chiefs can no longer join the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the 2007 New England Patriots as the only teams to finish the regular season unbeaten in the Super Bowl era.Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes seems confident they could earn payback in the playoffs. After the game, NFL Films cameras caught Mahomes telling Bills QB Josh Allen, “We’ll see you guys soon.” Perhaps that explains why Allen didn’t seem satisfied in…
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Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.Tens of thousands have rallied outside New Zealand’s Parliament to protest against a bill that critics say would hurt the rights of Maori people. An estimated 42,000 people demonstrated on Tuesday, calling for lawmakers to reject the Treaty Principles Bill, which was introduced earlier this month by the libertarian ACT New Zealand party. While the legislation, proposed by the junior partner in the centre-right coalition government, lacks the support needed to pass, critics worry that it threatens to divide society. They say…
One person has died and dozens have been sickened, many of them local, across nearly 20 states in an E. coli outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is linked to organic bagged carrots. Altogether, 39 people were infected and 15 were hospitalized in 18 states, including New York and New Jersey, after eating organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which are sold at stores like Trader Joe’s and Wegmans. Other brand names they’re sold under include 365, Cal-Organic, Nature’s Promise and O-Organics. The Grimmway Farms carrots are no longer in stores, but the CDC is warning…
Abuja and New Delhi have committed to enhancing bilateral relations, focusing on defense, trade, and development, during a historic meeting in Abuja between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Modi’s visit, the first by an Indian leader to Nigeria in 17 years, followed an invitation from Tinubu, who seeks to attract more Indian investment to stimulate Nigeria’s economy and generate employment. The leaders discussed strategic partnerships, highlighting cooperation in defense, energy, technology, and counter-terrorism efforts, including maritime security in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Guinea. Tinubu praised India’s longstanding support, while Modi emphasized the…
Top 5 Rising New School Rappers In SA Hip Hop For 2024. The South African hip-hop scene continues to evolve, with a new generation of artists pushing creative boundaries and redefining the sound of rap. Here’s a look at five rising stars who are making waves in 2024 and capturing the attention of fans and industry heavyweights alike. Top 5 Rising New School Rappers In SA Hip Hop For 2024 Kane Keid Kane Keid has quickly gained attention with his unapologetic and bold presence in the SA Hip Hop scene. His freestyle GOAT Talk captured the raw energy and potential…
The straight-sets loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s ATP Finals final does not do justice to Taylor Fritz’s phenomenal 2024 season.The World No. 4 made history entering Sunday’s match, becoming the first American man since Andre Agassi in 1999 to reach the finals of the U.S. Open and ATP Finals in the same calendar year, not to mention the first ATP Finals finalist since James Blake in 2006. Earlier in the year, the uber-consistent Fritz also became the first American to reach the second week of all four majors in a year since 2003. As the runner-up at the ATP…
Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world’s largest living structure.Recent mass bleaching, two cyclones and flooding have left parts of the Great Barrier Reef with “significant coral mortality”, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). The in-water surveys of 19 reefs between Lizard Island and Cardwell from August and October found up to 72 percent coral mortality on 12 reefs, the research showed on Tuesday. In one northern section of the reef, across the Cooktown-Lizard Island sector, more than a third of…
Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts. Journeys of 50 miles or more will be made by 79.9 million people in the holiday period — an increase of 1.7 million from last year and 2 million more than in 2019. For the first time, the AAA’s annual prediction includes the Tuesday before and Monday after Thanksgiving to better reflect people’s traveling habits. AAA projects that 79.9 million Americans will go 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holidays. “Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday…
Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, has urged the ruling military junta to engage in discussions about ending the ongoing “transition” period. The junta, which took power in a coup in 2021, initially committed to holding elections by March 2024. However, it later postponed the vote indefinitely without consultation with other members of the government. Speaking to supporters of his M5-RFP movement, Maiga expressed concerns over the lack of transparency, warning of potential instability if clarity is not restored. Despite his criticism, he praised the nation’s armed forces and emphasized the importance of unity. This call for dialogue comes…
Da L.E.S Shares Heartwarming Photo With Daughter As He Recovers From Severe Stroke. South African hip-hop star Da L.E.S has given fans a heartfelt glimpse into his recovery journey after suffering a severe stroke. The beloved artist took to social media to share an endearing picture of himself with his daughter, expressing gratitude for life and the support from those around him. Da L.E.S Shares Heartwarming Photo With Daughter As He Recovers From Severe Stroke The image, which shows Da L.E.S smiling alongside his daughter, offers a moment of optimism for his followers, who have been supporting him through this…