Rudy Giuliani cleared out valuables from his Manhattan apartment weeks before a court deadline to surrender his belongings as part of a $148 million defamation judgment, according to a letter filed in federal court Monday. Lawyers for Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss — the two former Georgia election workers who were awarded the massive judgement — also said in their Manhattan court filing that Giuliani and his lawyers have refused to answer basic questions about the location of most of the valuables subject to the court order. “That silence is especially outrageous given the revelation that Defendant…
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National Accounts Section, Department of Statistics, Directorate General of Budget, Accounting & Statistics (DGBAS) October 31, 2024. TAIPEI, Taiwan – Based on advance estimates by DGBAS, the real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3.97 percent on a year-on-year basis (yoy) in 2024Q3 and 4.38 percent on a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted annualized basis (saar). “Due to the thriving of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and the strong demand of Information and Communication Products, real exports of goods and services grew by 8.67 percent (yoy). Imports also grew by 13.33 percent (yoy). “Real private final consumption expanded by 1.92 percent…
The 4th edition of Forever Is Now, an open-air contemporary art show, has opened at the historic Giza Pyramids, featuring large-scale installations from 12 international artists. Curated by Art D’Egypte, this year’s exhibition celebrates archaeology and the ongoing fascination with ancient sites. Nadine Abdelghaffar, Art D’Egypte’s founder, highlighted the show’s unique setting, stating that it is the only event of its kind allowed near the 4,500-year-old pyramids. Notable works include Korean artist Ik-Joong Kang’s vibrant, symbolic installation, which combines different languages and spiritual symbols, and Indian artist Shilo Shiv Suleman’s lotus-shaped sculptures. Also, Italian artist Luca Boffi contributes minimalist frames…
Black Sherif reveals date for third edition of Mozama Disco. Photo Credit: Black Sherif Black Sherif, currently soaring with his hit single “Rebel Music,” has officially announced the third edition of his annual Mozama Disco event. However, when asked by a fan on his verified Snapchat account, he chose to keep the venue under wraps for now. The inaugural Mozama Disco took place on December 21, 2022, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. Black Sherif’s Post On SnapChat Since then, the event has become a signature yearly gathering, embodying what Black Sherif describes as “an art of…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a cheeky way of celebrating his first touchdown since being traded by the Tennessee Titans. The Chiefs trailed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-3 with under five minutes left in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Facing 3rd-and-goal from the Buccaneers’ 1-yard line, Patrick Mahomes found Hopkins tiptoeing the back of the end zone for a touchdown.Hopkins celebrated his first Chiefs TD by paying homage to the 2000 football movie “Remember the Titans.” The three-time All-Pro hit the memorable dance from the film and was soon joined by a handful…
As the war enters its 984th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Tuesday, November 5: Fighting Ukraine’s air defence units were attempting to repel a Russian air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday morning, the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its armed forces downed four United States-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and 42 Ukrainian drones in the last 24 hours. At least 15 people are now confirmed injured after Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv and the surrounding region with guided aerial bombs on Sunday.…
Trump, Harris rallies in PA: What to know With one day until the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both holding rallies in Pennsylvania. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the details. Americans are giving their final view of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump with Election Day just hours away. Updated presidential polls The final set of polls released Sunday by The New York Times and Siena College found the candidates still essentially tied, battling it down to the final hour. Overall, 48% of responders said they’d vote for Harris if the election…
This is the third blog in a series about how countries can make progress on the interlinked objectives of poverty, shared prosperity and the livable planet. For more information on the topic, read the 2024 Poverty, Prosperity, Planet Report. By Samuel Kofi Tetteh Baah, Henry Stemmler, Maria Eugenia Genoni and Christoph Lakner In line with its new, expanded vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet, the World Bank has expanded its definition of poverty to reflect changing demographic patterns in the world. As part of its revamped corporate goals, the World Bank will now monitor poverty at a…
South African researchers have unearthed one of the world’s oldest termite colonies, estimated to be around 34,000 years old, in Buffelsrivier, Namaqualand. The excavation, led by Stellenbosch University scientists Cathy Clarke and Michele Francis, revealed numerous interesting things about termites, including their role in shaping the ecosystem. For one, the southern harvester termites, which have adapted to arid conditions, build vast mounds rich in mineral and organic carbon, creating a unique biodiversity hotspot. Also, the termites’ activity sequesters carbon at depths greater than three feet, reducing the likelihood the carbon will be released back into the atmosphere. This suggests their…
Bidemi Olaoba LyricsGet ready to groove and sing along to the energetic lyrics of Bidemi Olaoba’s chart-topping hit, Isi Gini.Isi Gini Cover ArtBidemi Olaoba – Isi Gini LyricsAh!The Bible saysOnce has he spokenTwice have I heardOnce has he said itThat all power belongs to GodNo matter what comes my wayI am victoriousNo matter what they sayI am victoriousNo matter what comes my wayI am victoriousNo matter what they sayI am victoriousNo matter what comes my wayI am victoriousNo matter what they sayI am victoriousWho dey talk wetin God no talkI no dey hear wetin devil talkWho dey talk wetin God…