On the eve of Election Day in the United States, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris blitzed through battleground states while trying to drive home key promises to supporters and voters still on the fence. Vice President Harris zoned in on cities across Pennsylvania while former President Trump made stops in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The Democratic candidate was joined by pop culture figures including Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey, while Trump called to stage his sons and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, with whom he once had a contentious relationship. What are the latest updates from…
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Long Island illegal street racing incident A street racing incident caused quite the scene on Long Island over the weekend damaging multiple cars and sending two officers to the hospital. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg spoke with neighbors who saw what happened and has the latest from the two in Islip. LONG ISLAND – An illegal street race took over a section of Surnise Highway in Islip early Sunday morning, leaving skid marks, a blown-out tire and two injured Suffolk County Police officers. Video footage posted to social media showed hundreds of people gathered to watch the so-called “takeover” on…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Guyana has secured US$22 million to strengthen its healthcare research capabilities, a critical step towards advancing patient treatment outcomes. The announcement was made by minister of health, Dr Frank Anthony speaking at the 17th Medical Research Conference 2024, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal, on Saturday. The funding includes a US$15 million grant from the Pandemic Fund, facilitated by the World Bank in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with an additional US$7 million in co-funding from the World Bank. The recently approved funding will support health surveillance over the next three years,…
Tyson Sybateli Tributes US Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones After His Passing. In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary music producer Quincy Jones, South African hip-hop artist Tyson Sybateli has taken to social media to express his deep admiration and gratitude for the icon’s monumental contributions to the music industry. Tyson Sybateli Tributes US Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones After His Passing Following the news of Jones’ passing, Sybateli shared a poignant message, stating, “There’s no hip hop without Quincy Jones. Do the knowledge, RIP Quincy.” Quincy Jones, who passed away at the age of 91, is widely regarded as…
New Orleans started 2-0 in 2024, an encouraging sign for the team’s postseason outlook. Since then, however, little (if anything) has gone according to plan, with the offense suffering multiple injuries and the defense struggling to overcome a number of issues. On Sunday, the Saints lost to the Panthers in unwanted fashion. New Orleans outgained Carolina by a margin of over 150 yards while topping that figure on the ground and winning the turnover battle; over the past 20 years, no team had lost under those circumstances until yesterday (h/t ESPN’s Bill Barnwell). No one contest is at the heart…
Ministry says 589 women and at least 185 children have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon over past 13 months.Israeli attacks on Lebanon have now killed more than 3,000 people in the 13 months since fighting erupted between Hezbollah and Israel along the southern Lebanese and northern Israeli border, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health has said. The ministry said late on Monday that 3,002 have been killed and 13,492 injured since the beginning of Israel’s “aggression” against Lebanon. The figures show that there were 589 women and at least 185 children among the 3,002 people killed so far, according…
Beneath the surface of a tight presidential race and NBC News’ tied final national poll, the handful of voters who have wavered in recent weeks illustrated the lesser-of-two-evils thinking that could decide the 2024 election. Vice President Kamala Harris is an “empty vessel,” one voter says. Others worry world leaders won’t respect Harris because she’s a woman. Another voter’s concern: It’s not clear what she stands for besides opposing former President Donald Trump. But then there are voters who say Trump lacks the character or demeanor a president should have. He’s “very rude” and “lies too much.” And some specifically panned…
By Unnikrishnan Divakaran Nair Below, I outline five key takeaways from engagements, highlighting the complexities and strategic nuances essential for effective intergovernmental climate negotiations – especially as we head to COP29 in Azerbaijan. 1. “Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed” In climate negotiations, every part of the agreement is interlinked: progress in one area often depends on consensus in another. This underscores the necessity for negotiators to approach discussions with a broad mindset, knowing that partial agreements can unravel if others remain contentious. Building this level of consensus requires balancing competing priorities and fostering an environment in which parties…
Loatinover Pounds Expresses Gratitude Following SAMA Loss. Hip-hop artist Loatinover Pounds took to social media to express his gratitude following the recent South African Music Awards (SAMA) ceremony. Though he didn’t take home an award, he emphasized how honoured he was to be nominated among other talented artists. Loatinover Pounds Expresses Gratitude Following SAMA Loss His message also included a shout-out to the SAMAs for recognizing his work and warm congratulations to fellow rapper Priddy Ugly, who won in the Best Hip Hop Album Award category. In his post, Loatinover Pounds wrote, “Wanna thank everyone that voted for me at…
Alexander Ovechkin may have recently turned 39 years old, but his quest for Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record is definitely on. Ovi scored his 860th career goal on Sunday in the 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes to move within 34 of The Great One. Despite the loss, Ovechkin has scored in four consecutive games for the 8-3-0 Capitals, and has seven assists to go with his seven goals on the young season. “He’s one of the best goal-scorers in the league,” said former teammate turned opponent Dmitry Orlov after the game. “He’s a legend. It stinks that he scored today, but he’s…