A raging 3-alarm fire is responsible for injuring four firefighters and displacing more than a dozen New Jersey families, city officials said Saturday morning. Three residential buildings on Seymour Avenue in Newark were gutted before sunrise after the fire raced through each of the buildings in the middle of the night. City officials said the fire started in an abandoned building just before midnight and quickly spread to the neighboring and occupied buildings on either side. By Saturday morning, officials said 34 people needed to be relocated. The four injured firefighters were inside the abandoned building when there was a…
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President Ruto pledged a Hustlers’ Fund which would dispense microloans straight to mobile phones “at single-digit interest”. The intention was that the loans would be used to start businesses and help “hustlers” make their way out of poverty. They were primarily aimed at women and young people. The significance of the Hustler Fund was that the government became a micro-lender. This controversial new role was applauded by the financial inclusion lobby as a way to correct failures in the credit market. After its launch in November 2022, Kenyans took up the hustler loan in large numbers. As at August 2024,…
Cover Artwork: Emeka Pavel – Aseyori Emeka Pavel has returned with a powerful new single titled “Aseyori,” a song that brings hope and motivation. Following the release of his “HFD” EP in November 2023, “Aseyori” continues his journey of connecting with listeners through meaningful lyrics. In Yoruba, “Aseyori” means “success,” and this track is a heartfelt prayer for success and protection from negativity. Emeka Pavel addresses the hidden challenges we face, including people who pretend to support us but secretly don’t wish us well. With a blend of prayerful words and rhythmic flow, Emeka Pavel reminds us of the importance of…
The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland underwent a major transformation for Friday’s NBA Cup opener between the Cavaliers and Bulls. But the only thing that remained unchanged was the home team’s sheer dominance.The Cavaliers smoked the Bulls 144-126 to improve to 14-0, tying the 2002-03 Mavericks and the 1957-58 Celtics for the third-best start in NBA history. If Cleveland can beat the Hornets on Sunday, they will join the 1993-94 Rockets and 1948-49 Capitols for the second-best start at 15-0, trailing only the 2015-16 Warriors, who began 24-0. The 14-0 start gives Cleveland its longest winning streak in franchise history,…
As discussions at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku over how to finance climate action remain gridlocked, Southern Africans are learning that some “renewable energy” might not be renewable after all in an age of climate age. This year, Zambia and Zimbabwe experienced a major drought that devastated both countries. It destroyed harvests and sent the Zambezi River’s water flows to an historic low. For decades, the Kariba Dam on the River had provided the bulk of electricity consumed in Zambia and Zimbabwe. However, in September, Zambian officials signalled that, owing to desperately low water levels, only one…
South Africa gov’t says they won’t help miners still inside closed mine South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining. JOHANNESBURG (A0) – South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining. The miners in the mineshaft in Stilfontein…
SRI and University of Houston receive $3.6M to develop a microreactor to convert carbon dioxide to methanol using renewable energy University of Houston HOUSTON, USA – A University of Houston-affiliated project that has the potential to transform sustainable fuel production was selected to receive $3.6 million from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Led by SRI, a leading nonprofit research institute, the project titled “Printed Microreactor for Renewable Energy Enabled Fuel Production” or PRIME-Fuel, aims to develop a modular microreactor technology that converts carbon dioxide into methanol using renewable energy sources. UH, a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research…
The continent, in particular, has greatly benefited from World Bank’s lending, as governments across the continent are actively accelerating infrastructural development across various regions.Over the IDA’s lifetime, African countries have accounted for approximately 73% of total IDA disbursements, totaling just over US$210 billion. While some experts have raised concerns about the persistent borrowing habits of certain countries, governments have justified this approach, arguing that Africa’s quest for economic breakthrough depends on substantial funding, which necessitates borrowing. BUSINESS INSIDER Source link
Judikay Lyrics”All Things New” is the first song on Judikay’s new album and title track, the song is a powerful statement of hope, and you can find the official lyrics below.All Things New Album CoverJudikay – All Things New LyricsIn moments like thisWhen all hope seems lostAnd it all comes to dustI’ll sing to youIn moments like thisWhen my strength is goneAnd my will is undoneI’ll sing to youCause through the trials and the painYou remain my joyYou, you, you, you, youYou’re the reason I sayI lift my voiceTo you JesusYou make all things newI lift my voiceTo you JesusYou…
As the NASCAR world starts the countdown to the opening weekend of 2025, one big topic of discussion will be the young talent who will litter the garage area next season. Here are four young drivers from NASCAR’s top-three series to keep an eye on in 2025. Corey Heim, No. 11 Toyota, TRICON Garage (Truck Series)Heim will stay in the Truck Series for a third consecutive season in 2025, and it wouldn’t be shocking if he won half the races on the schedule. At this point, Heim is simply waiting for a Cup Series opportunity to open up, and 2025 gives…