Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of United States President-elect Donald Trump in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Jones posed and played to the crowd on top of the octagon on Saturday night in front of Trump, Elon Musk and Robert Kennedy Jr. Trump walked out to a rousing ovation in front of 20,200 fans just before the start of the pay-per-view card and seemed…
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ST. JAMES, Minn. (FOX 9) – Meatpacking company Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has been fined $2 million after an inspection by state authorities found it was illegally employing underage workers at an operation in St. James, Minnesota. Alleged violations On April 13, 2023, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) conducted an on-site inspection of Smithfield’s St. James food production facility as part of a two-year audit period. The investigation found that Smithfield employed at least 11 minor children between the ages of 14 and 17 during the period. The DLI also found Smithfield employed nine of the 11…
By Caribbean News Global PERU / CANADA – Our government is making Canada the destination of choice to invest and do business. We are creating well-paying jobs, strengthening the middle class, and putting Canadian workers and businesses at the forefront of every opportunity, prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru. “Encompassing 21 economies, more than 60 percent of global GDP, and 84 percent of Canada’s trade, the APEC region is growing rapidly and is home to four of Canada’s top five trading partners. This makes the region an extraordinary opportunity…
Judikay Lyrics”Jesus” is the fourth track on Judikay’s new album, All Things New, read the song’s lyrics below and let the message of hope and faith resonate with you.All Things New Album Cover ArtJudikay – Jesus LyricsJesusThe living one in your lifeThere is lightJesus the son of GodIn your life there is lightJesusYou are the light in the darknessHope where there is no hopeYour name is healing to my soulJesusYou are the light to my darknessHope where there is no hopeYour name is healing to my soulYour name is healingYour name is lifeYour name is fireYour name is powerHope where…
After Golden State improved to 10-2 with a 123-118 win over Memphis on Friday, Stephen Curry was asked how much a stat like that can reveal about a team’s potential.”We haven’t done anything yet,” Curry told ESPN, downplaying the start. “You don’t want to get too ahead of yourself. We understand we’re building a foundation and a new identity with this team. And you want to be rewarded with winning while you’re learning, so that’s a good start.”While they lost Klay Thompson in free agency, the Warriors did not undergo a major roster turnover this offseason. They brought back Curry,…
The storm is expected to make second landfall in the northern Aurora province as tens of thousands are displaced.Super Typhoon Man-yi has uprooted trees, bringing down power lines and triggering tidal surges as it threatens to make its second landfall on the northeastern Philippine coast – the sixth major storm to hit the country in less than a month. As of 2pm (06:00 GMT) on Sunday, Man-yi was approaching the northern province of Aurora with maximum sustained winds of up to 185km/h (115mph), according to the national weather agency PAGASA. Its gustiness slightly eased from 255km/h (158mph) to 230km/h (143mph).…
article LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty Thursday in downtown Los Angeles to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago. The 32-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is Durk Banks, entered his plea to federal charges of conspiracy, use of interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death, and using, carrying, and discharging firearms and a machine gun and possession of such firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in death, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue ordered…
At Conversation with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Dallas, Texas By Jerome H. Powell Looking back, the US economy has weathered a global pandemic and its aftermath and is now back to a good place. The economy has made significant progress toward our dual-mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices. The labor market remains in solid condition. Inflation has eased substantially from its peak, and we believe it is on a sustainable path to our 2 percent goal. We are committed to maintaining our economy’s strength by returning inflation to our goal while supporting maximum employment. Recent economic data…
Judikay LyricsJudikay’s Dance Anyhow is a vibrant track that will make you want to dance with its upbeat energy and infectious lyrics, check out Dance Anyhow lyrics below. Dance Anyhow is the fifth track on Judikay’s new album, All Things New.All Things New Album Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Not Done’ Lyrics by JudikayJudikay – Dance Anyhow LyricsTerere terahTerere terahTerere terahTerere terahHallowed be your nameHallowed be your nameHallowed be your nameHallowed be your nameWith or without a reasonI’d be dancing and loving youWith or without a reasonI’d be dancing and loving youHallowed be your nameHallowed be your nameHallowed be your nameHallowed be…
After the news of Syracuse’s newest commitment was made public, Carmelo and his son celebrated with friends and family at a party held in Brooklyn, New York. According to Syracuse.com’s Mike Waters, Carmelo took some time during the celebration to share a few of the ideas he has in mind for his former school and the community surrounding it. Carmelo only played one season for the Orange back during the 2002-03 campaign. But during that time, he was able to help lead the Syracuse men’s basketball program to winning its one and only national championship. So, even though Carmelo’s tenure…