For the Phillies to let Walker go, they would need to eat the remaining two years on his contract and the $18 million owed in 2025 and 2026. It would be wise of Philadelphia to eat up this money and let Walker go. Given his numbers through two seasons, he hasn’t proven that he can consistently pitch well to keep his spot in the rotation. In his first year with the Phillies in 2023, he started 31 games and finished with a record of 15-6 and an ERA of 4.38. It’s time to let Walker go and give Painter a…
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United States President Joe Biden has expressed optimism about preventing an all-out war between Israel and Iran, but he sounded less confident about the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza soon. Speaking to reporters in Berlin on Friday, where he met with the leaders of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, Biden assessed the efforts to end the multi-arena conflict in the Middle East. “There’s an opportunity in my view – and my colleagues agree – that we can probably deal with Israel and Iran in a way that ends the conflict for a while. In other words, it stops…
This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters.Drug overdose deaths in New York City decreased in 2023 for the first time in four years, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.The decline — from 3,070 deaths in 2022 to 3,046 deaths in 2023, a 1% decrease — was slight but promising, city officials said.“I’m very cautiously and humbly excited about these data, because it shows overall that our comprehensive efforts here in New York City are starting to have an impact,” Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan…
Afrobeats rising star Drela is set to shake up the global music scene with his dynamic new EP, Bad Boy. This 8-track project showcases Drela’s unique sound, blending traditional Afrobeats rhythms with contemporary influences, solidifying his place as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents. With each track, Drela pushes the boundaries of Afrobeats, delivering a fresh, innovative approach that captivates listeners.From the lively opening track “Celebracion,” which fuses West African beats with a Spanish flair, to the emotionally charged title track “Bad Boy,” Drela takes listeners on a journey through themes of love, loss, and cultural celebration. Standout…
new video loaded: Israelis and Palestinians React to Assassination of Hamas LeadertranscriptBacktranscriptIsraelis and Palestinians React to Assassination of Hamas LeaderWhile some Israelis expressed hope that the war might end soon, many Palestinians were doubtful that the death of Yahya Sinwar would lead to a cease-fire.“We are kind of, let’s say, happy to see some kind of justice, to see that Sinwar is dead now. But as I said, what’s most important is that we want to see all the hostages coming back.” “The leader is gone now. But this does not solve the problem. The problem now is that all…
The San Francisco 49ers have yet to provide a timeline for when Christian McCaffrey might return to game action, but they continue to insist the star running back is making tremendous progress with his rehab.During his Friday morning appearance on KNBR radio, 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team still has not made a decision on when McCaffrey’s 21-day practice window will be opened. Lynch did say, however, that McCaffrey is “doing incredibly well.” “No new updates other than he’s doing incredibly well,” Lynch said, as transcribed by David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone. “It’s all about the ramp up,…
Meeting between leaders of US, UK, Germany and France in Berlin yields ‘no consensus’ on long-range weapons for Ukraine.United States President Joe Biden has called on NATO allies to “sustain our support” for Ukraine during a visit to Berlin ahead of US elections next month that could disrupt military support for Kyiv. Biden’s one-day visit to the German capital on Friday saw him meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz before they held four-way talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with much of the discussion focused on how to end the fighting in Ukraine as Russian forces advance in…
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America. Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “This is the largest recorded reduction in overdose deaths,” White House officials said in a statement. “And the sixth consecutive month of reported decreases in predicted 12-month total numbers of drug overdose deaths.” It’s also the first time since early 2021 that the number of estimated drug overdose deaths for a 12-month period fell below 100,000, to 98,820. It’s categorically good news.…
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The Afrobeats superstar has confirmed the release date that has been circulating for his sixth studio album.Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim, popularly known as Wizkid, has officially confirmed the release date of his highly anticipated new album Morayo.The album, eagerly awaited by fans and music enthusiasts alike, offered a taste of what’s to come when Wizkid dropped a silky R&B record titled Piece of My Heart on Friday, October 18th, 2024, which features American soul singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz.Shortly after the song’s release, American media giant Billboard, while announcing the track, also revealed that the album Morayo would be released on…