Package includes 838 million euros in cash handouts to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster.Spain has announced a 10.6 billion euro ($11.5bn) aid package to help those affected by flash floods that killed at least 217 people and destroyed businesses and homes last week. The package includes 838 million euros in cash handouts to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday. He said the package also includes 5 billion euros ($5.5bn) of state-guaranteed loans, while the national government will finance 100 percent of the cleanup costs by local…
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New Yorkers across the five boroughs hit polling stations Tuesday to cast election-day votes in a deadlocked, high-stakes presidential race.Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than two to one in New York state, which is anticipated to deliver its 28 electoral college votes to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. No citywide candidate is on the ballot in New York City, where Democrats are even more dominant. Down-ballot contests include a proposal to add abortion and civil rights protections to the state constitution and five proposals that would make changes to the City Charter, opponents of which have framed as a power grab by…
Nearly two years after Ethiopia’s Tigray peace agreement, many in the region feel the truce has not delivered lasting stability. The Pretoria Agreement, signed in November 2022, ended active fighting between Tigray’s forces and the Ethiopian government, but residents and experts report continued suffering, displacement, and unfulfilled commitments. As a result, many of the region’s internally displaced persons are not returning home, especially since their safety is not guaranteed. The conflict is also trickling into Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where clashes between government forces and local militias have intensified since 2023. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s National Dialogue, created to find common ground on…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr has taken the stage alongside iconic British band Coldplay on their Music of the Spheres 2024 World Tour in Australia.As part of the 11-date tour across Australia and New Zealand, Ayra Starr opened for Coldplay at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, thrilling the audience with performances of her hit singles Rush and songs from her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21.This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Ayra Starr’s career, following her feature on Coldplay’s latest album Moon Music on the track Good Feeling. She becomes only the fourth woman to collaborate with Coldplay, joining Rihanna, Beyoncé,…
The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid three games following a locker room altercation with a reporter over the weekend. Embiid reportedly shoved a columnist, Marcus Hayes, from the Philadelphia Inquirer following a brief verbal exchange after the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The source of the altercation was a column from Hayes that was critical of Embiid’s load management plans for the season, and made reference to his son and deceased brother. Embiid will miss road games at the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday and Friday, as well as a home game against…
Millions of Americans have lined up at polling stations across the United States to choose between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in a historic presidential race that remains too close to call. Voting was under way on Tuesday with no major disruptions, as both candidates spent Election Day urging their supporters to cast their ballots, stressing that the stakes could not be higher. “Today we vote for a brighter future,” Harris wrote in a post on X, linking to a national directory of polling sites. Today, we vote for a brighter future. Polling locations across the country are…
New York Attorney General Letitia James is one of the state officials across the country reminding voters there are resources to help with any issues they encounter at the polls on Election Day on Tuesday. In New York, the attorney general’s office will have an election protection hotline running from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. New Yorkers can also request assistance online through a written form. “All New Yorkers have the right to feel safe when casting their votes,” James said in a statement. “Our Election Protection Hotline will…
Russia and Zimbabwe have successfully conducted their first joint geological mission, involving experts and students from the University of Zimbabwe and the Russian State University for Geological Prospecting. The expedition focused on the Magondi belt in northwest Zimbabwe, a region rich in geological insights, where the team collected rock samples and made paleontological discoveries. This collaboration also saw the establishment of two environmental monitoring stations, ECOGEOSCAN 1 and 2, at the University of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in bilateral scientific cooperation. The stations will enhance research on ecosystems and climate patterns in the region, leading to a better understanding of…
Dunsin Oyekan LyricsLyrics to Mercy by Dunsin Oyekan center on the overwhelming experience of God’s mercy, highlighting deep gratitude for divine favor. The line “there is nothing like it” emphasizes its richness, while the singer pledges to sing of God’s merciful love forever.Mercy Cover ArtDunsin Oyekan – Mercy LyricsI have tasted of Your mercyAnd I have come to realizeThere is nothing like itWhen You decide to make an excuseAnd show me great favourThat’s what mercy’s all aboutOh mercyGreat mercyRich mercy of the LordThere is nothing like itOh mercyGreat mercyRich mercy of the LordThere is nothing like itI have tasted of…
With just a few hours remaining before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, the Steelers shipped a fifth-round draft pick to the New York Jets for veteran WR Mike Williams, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Although he’s on an expiring contract, Williams was a necessity for the Steelers, who needed help at wide receiver. Only three Steelers wide receivers — George Pickens (548 yards overall), Calvin Austin III (257) and Van Jefferson (139) — have surpassed 40 yards receiving this season. Later Tuesday, the Steelers acquired pass-rusher Preston Smith (2.5 sacks, 19 tackles this season) from the Green Bay Packers for a seventh-round draft pick.…