Former President Bill Clinton is headed home from the hospital Tuesday with the flu, according to a spokesperson. He was was admitted Monday to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after developing a fever. “President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu. He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received,” Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday…
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By Aliya Dunstan GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands will host a multi-agency training exercise involving nine countries dubbed, Horizon 2025 in Grand Cayman from 10 to 19 January. The exercise, which is organised by the Jamaica Defence Force and its Maritime Air and Cyber Command in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, will bring together disaster response and maritime law enforcement personnel from countries including the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominica Republic, The Bahamas, Haiti and Turks and Caicos. The aim of Horizon 2025 is to strengthen readiness and regional coordination in addressing complex…
Four months after famine was first confirmed in Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur state, more areas in North Darfur and the Western Nuba mountains have been identified as experiencing famine conditions, as access to food and nutrition for millions of people across the country continues to deteriorate, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today. The latest Famine Review Committee (FRC)* report and new projections from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)* identify famine with reliable data in at least five areas of Sudan – Zamzam, Abu Shouk and Al Salam camps in North Darfur, and in…
Waya Boy, a talented musician from Uganda, has been making waves in the music industry with his unique sound and style. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Kampala, Waya Boy’s music is a reflection of his African heritage and his experiences growing up in a diverse and dynamic culture.As a singer, songwriter, and performer, Waya Boy has been perfecting his craft for years, honing his skills and developing a distinctive voice that sets him apart from other artists. His music is a fusion of traditional African rhythms and modern styles, creating a sound that is both rootsy and…
Those who watched the New Orleans Saints fall to 5-10 on the season via an ugly 34-0 “Monday Night Football” loss at the Green Bay Packers couldn’t have been blamed for believing at least some New Orleans players tapped out during the game. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi spoke with reporters following the defeat and insisted that those in his locker room remained dedicated to the cause throughout the league’s first shutout of the campaign.”The day I took over, we were on a seven-game losing streak,” Rizzi explained, as ESPN’s Rob Demovsky shared. “It would’ve been easier, easy for a lot of players and veteran…
Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank that Christians believe is the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marks another solemn Christmas under the shadow of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. On Christmas Eve on Tuesday, the town was bereft of its usual holiday cheer, with no lights nor a giant tree adorning its central Manger Square, no crowds of tourists, and no marching youth bands that otherwise mark the occasion. “This year, we limited our joy,” Bethlehem mayor Anton Salman told the AFP news agency. Prayers, including the Church of Nativity’s famed midnight mass, will still be held in the presence…
A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames is awaiting arraignment on Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arrested on murder and arson charges in the woman’s death Monday, but was yet to appear in front of a judge as of Tuesday morning. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally after he was previously deported in 2018. The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on a stationary F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Police said Tuesday…
Abidjan’s Plateau district, the economic center of Ivory Coast, has embraced graffiti as a transformative art form, shedding its earlier stigma for the craft. Once viewed with disdain and subject to prosecution, graffiti now revitalizes the city’s urban spaces with vibrant murals. In November, the inaugural “Ivory Graff Graffiti Festival” attracted 40 local and international artists who spent two weeks transforming city walls into a 300-meter-long masterpiece. Consequently, murals now grace major thoroughfares and hotel exteriors, reshaping public perception of the art form. The festival’s organizer, Benjamin Le Lieve, expressed pride in the initiative, which has received widespread praise from…
Rising star Kojo Acquah Amua-Sekyi, Well known in showbiz circles as JEHU De Invicibiliz, has shown his musical prowess with the release of his highly anticipated single titled “No Drama.” The track, which features the talented Ghanaian U.S. based artist Qwamenewking, is officially out on all digital platforms, offering Music lovers a perfect blend of Afrobeat and hip pop vibes.“No Drama” is a Powerful masterjoint that showcases JEHU’s lyrical dexterity and his ability to connect with audiences through relatable themes and infectious melodies. Collaborating with Qwamenewking, who brings his signature style and his hard lyrical flow, the song highlights the…
The monarch traditionally records the 10-minute message in advance of it being broadcast and it reflects issues of the year culminating with a festive farewell. The Fitzrovia Chapel in central London, formerly the chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, is the site of this year’s Christmas Day broadcast.It’s the first time the Christmas speech has been filmed outside of a royal castle or estate in more than 10 years, and it’s known that the King desired a venue that had ties to the medical community.The elaborately designed former church from the 19th century is currently used for community events and exhibitions for…