President-elect Donald Trump was thwarted Monday in his bid to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case while he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan ordered Friday’s sentencing to proceed as scheduled, rejecting arguments from Trump’s lawyers who said it should be halted while they ask a state appeals court to reverse his decision to let the conviction stand. Trump can still ask the appeals court to intervene and order a stay, or pause. Otherwise, he’ll be sentenced a little more…
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The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD) and its Appeal Board. Dr Xavier Rose has been appointed as the new Chairperson and Mr Mohammed Afif as the new Vice-Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Ms Sonia Mancienne Ms Amelie Nourrice Ms Beryl Laboudallon Ms Mavis Lespoir Mr Ralph Agrippine Ms Shirley Choppy, the Chief Executive Officer is an ex-Officio Member. The Board has been appointed for a 3-year period effective from 1st January 2025 The President has also thanked the outgoing Members for their…
NewJeans LyricsDive into the English translated lyrics of Right Now, the infectious second track from NewJeans’ Supernatural album, below.Supernatural Album Cover ArtNewJeans – Right Now LyricsIntroAhOh-woahRight nowChorusIn no mood to find anotherI’m just out lookingWith things unclear between usRight now, right nowBaby, I don’t care about the other summerWhat I need nowI can’t wait any longerI wanna hear it right now, right nowBaby, I don’tVerse 1HeyWhat’s on your mindOr else I might get brokenDon’t lose time, come my way, my wayPre-Chorus’Cause it all depends on the right timingDon’t wanna close the door behind meYour voice come closer againRight now, right…
References to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his father, who ruled Syria before him, have been removed, as have images of pre-Islamic gods. The definition of a martyr has been changed, and it now means someone who has died for God, not one’s country. A Roman-era queen has been taken out of some textbooks.Just weeks after a coalition of rebels toppled the Assad regime, the interim government they have set up in Damascus has moved quickly to order a raft of changes to the country’s school curriculum. The modifications cover subjects ranging from English and history to science and…
The Boston Celtics suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday as Joe Mazzulla’s team was held to just 27 points during the second half. Five members of the Celtics’ rotation combined for 0-of-19 in the final 24 minutes of the game, with 13 of their shots coming from deep.Throughout the contest, the Celtics took 46 three-point shots despite being ice-cold from deep. Boston finished the night with a 19.6% conversion rate. Yet, despite its struggles, the Celtics never changed their approach. Oklahoma City is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA.…
The Israeli military will withdraw completely from south Lebanon, United States envoy Amos Hochstein has said, despite recent reports that Israel is planning to maintain a permanent presence in the country. Hochstein’s statement on Monday came as Israel was withdrawing its forces from Naqoura in the western sector of the border, with the Lebanese army deploying in the area. “The Israeli military started its withdrawal from Naqoura, most of the western sector and back into Israel proper today, south of the Blue Line,” Hochstein told reporters in Beirut, referring to the unofficial border between the two countries. “These withdrawals will…
A Long Island police officer was hospitalized in the ICU following a Sunday night crash when the driver of a speeding Mustang clipped the cop and sent his cruiser flipping off the highway, according to county officials. The police pursuit started in Brentwood around 6 p.m. when the Mustang driver reportedly raced down Westbound Long Island Expressway past the officer who was in the middle of a traffic stop, Suffolk County Police said. The Mustang driver was allegedly driving at speeds close to 100 mph. Officer Brendon Gallagher chased after the Mustang when its driver “sideswiped” his cruiser, causing it…
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 06 January 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On behalf of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), I wish to extend warm New Year wishes for 2025 to the Federal Government of Somalia and its people. 2024 marked a pivotal year for Somalia, characterised by significant strides in peace and security, thanks to the concerted efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in collaboration with the African Union Mission. Firstly, Somalia will join the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member in January 2025, following its successful election. This marks…
Wizka LyricsEmbrace the power of words and music with the heartfelt lyrics of Wizka’s Jerimoyah.Jerimoyah Cover ArtWizka – Jerimoyah LyricsOhh oh yeahEhe EheWizka micro scopeOh ohYeah yeah yeahEhe he heJerimoyah l’éRimoyah l’èmèjèTrain Wavy TK, mix it, babyOh, Yeah-ay-ay-ayJerimoyah l’é, Jerimoyah l’èmèjèJerimoyah l’émèjè, aw-l’émèjèJerimoyah le mejeOba to n gbe de kedeOba to n dari so mo mejeOhhOba ti o ma la fi weE je a so tan jomo mejiLo ba lo so do woliiKo le do la ko le di yiiWolii soro fun akokoWipe owo bo wa funShogbon lala po juFun omo eda AdamuWolii te si wa ju loLo ba n soro fun…
The U.S. military sent 11 Yemeni prisoners at Guantánamo Bay to Oman to restart their lives, the Pentagon said on Monday, leaving just 15 men in the prison in a bold push at end of the Biden administration that has left the prison population smaller than at any time in its more than 20-year history.None of the released men had been charged with crimes during their two decades of detention. Now, all but six of the remaining prisoners have been charged with or convicted of war crimes.There were 40 detainees when President Biden took office and resurrected an Obama administration…