Chef Franklin Becker and partner Stephen Loffredo spent $7 million on the build-out of the two-story seafood eatery Point Seven, located in the MetLife building adjacent to Grand Central Terminal. When they opened a year ago, they were the first restaurants to reoccupy the spaces that had been shuttered in the office tower when the pandemic made the area a ghost town.Recouping that kind of investment and making a profit is a bet not just on the recovery that has occurred in Midtown as workers returned to the area part of the week, but on reestablishment of the pre-pandemic work…
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BURUNDI / AFRICA – Burundi is advancing steadily toward its Vision 2040 goal of becoming a competitive and integrated economy, with trade development at the core of its strategy. Achieving these ambitions requires strong partnerships to unlock new opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth. The International Trade Centre (ITC), a longstanding partner of Burundi, continues to support the country’s trade agenda through export development, policy development, institutional strengthening, and regional integration. Dorothy Tembo, Deputy Executive Director of ITC, was in Bujumbura this week to take part in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) summit, one of…
Long-time participant of Notting Hill Carnival, Vincy Alliance Mas, has announced an exciting transformation. As of 2025, the established mas band will be known as “Magical Mas,” marking a new chapter in their legacy. Founded in 2012 to represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the UK, the band has brought Caribbean culture and spirit to the streets of London for over a decade.The rebranding to “Magical Mas” symbolises their evolution while reinforcing their dedication to an all-inclusive carnival experience. Despite the name change, the signature energy, unity, and joy that have defined Vincy Alliance Mas will continue to shine…
Roiii Celebrates Surpassing 100K Monthly Spotify Listeners. In a thrilling testament to his rising star in the South African music scene, rapper Roiii has surpassed the impressive milestone of 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Roiii Celebrates Surpassing 100K Monthly Spotify Listeners Taking to Instagram, Roiii expressed his immense gratitude to the fans who have been showing massive support since his first day in the music industry. “Woke up a hunnid! 💯 gorilla the gang I salute you!” Wrote Roiii. This achievement marked a significant moment in his career, coinciding perfectly with the successful release of the joint album, The Extra…
The Ohio State men’s basketball team played with house money in Las Vegas on Monday and their gamble paid off in a 80-72 upset over No. 19 Texas.The unranked Buckeyes never trailed in the season-opening marquee matchup, shooting 45% from the field and draining 14 threes. If fans didn’t stay up to watch the 10 p.m. ET tip, the Buckeyes pulled off the incredible opening win in front of a mostly empty T-Mobile Arena. Junior Bruce Thornton led the team in scoring, dropping 20 points on what looked at most times like a rattled Texas defensive set up.The Longhorns had…
On election night 2020, then-President Donald Trump prematurely declared hours after polls had closed: “We already have won.” He hadn’t, and we rated that “Pants on Fire”. When Trump began to speak in the early morning of November 4, at 2:21am ET, states were still following normal procedures to count ballots. It was not until Saturday, November 7, that The Associated Press had sufficient unofficial results available to call the race for Joe Biden. In the past, when polls closed, politicians and social media influencers spread falsehoods about voting and the ballot-counting process. It’s likely that as the votes are…
What to KnowNov. 5, 2024 is Election Day in the United States.Residents in most states have been voting for weeks; as of Oct. 31, nearly 60 million mail and early in-person ballots had been cast across the country.Polls have shown the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to be neck and neck.It may take as long as a week for the NBC News Decision Desk to project a presidential winner.Other key races across the country will determine the balance of power in Congress.Ten states have abortion-related measures on the ballot, a key issue experts…
ASUNCION, Paraguay – will promote the digital transformation of its tax and customs administration with a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This is the first loan signed by DNIT with the IDB. The program will support the National Tax Revenue Directorate (DNIT, for its Spanish acronym) to enhance the efficiency of domestic tax and customs revenue collection and improve the quality of tax and trade facilitation services. The DNT was established in 2023 to efficiently and effectively manage the internal tax and customs systems, as well as promote formalization and social inclusion. The project will enhance…
Lynn Forbes Lauds Moozlie In A Heartwarming Note. Lynn Forbes, the grieving mother of renowned hip hop artist AKA, took to social media to extol the virtues of musical trailblazer Moozlie and her monumental influence on South Africa’s music community. Lynn Forbes Lauds Moozlie In A Heartwarming Note In a moving tribute, Lynn Forbes affectionately referred to Moozlie as the industry’s benevolent beacon, bringing light and solace to the tempestuous tumults that so often typify a career in the entertainment industry. Moozlie Mabena has been applauded for her gracious gifts of empathy, encouragement and inspiration that have undoubtedly uplifted countless…
Bobby Lashley made his AEW debut on Wednesday, Oct. 30. He used the closing segment of Dynamite to attack Swerve Strickland after he’d handed Shelton Benjamin his first loss with the promotion. In Lashley, AEW has a former WWE, TNA and ECW champion. He has been a main event talent for some of the biggest wrestling promotions in the world. He knows how to push a storyline, and brings a level of brute strength AEW has often been missing.According to Eric Bischoff, who is usually outspoken regarding AEW and its perceived shortcomings, Lashley will likely be a success in his…