Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning doesn’t always enjoy the spotlight that comes with his famous family name.In a Thursday interview with ESPN’s Marty Smith, Manning was asked what aspect of his last name people may not understand.”I think a lot of undeserved attention, but hopefully, it gets more deserving in the next few months,” Manning said. “I don’t think I’ve done enough yet to be taking a lot of pictures at restaurants and signing autographs. But maybe that’ll come eventually.” Manning’s last name also comes with massive expectations. His uncles, Peyton and Eli, are multi-time Super Bowl champions and combined…

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The US president says he ‘may or may not’ exclude oil imports from tariffs.United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Saturday while leaving open the possibility that oil imports could be exempted. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Trump said he “may or may not” exclude oil from the tariffs and would decide “probably tonight”. “We’re going to make that determination probably tonight on oil,” Trump said at the Oval Office. “Because they send us oil. We’ll see, it depends on what their price is.”…

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The skies on Wednesday night were clear. The pilots were in communication with air traffic control, and officials said American Eagle Flight 5342 was on a standard descent to the runway in the busy airspace above the nation’s capital. Yet somehow, the passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided midair, bursting into flames and plunging into the Potomac River in the first major fatal commercial plane crash in the United States in 16 years.  Federal investigators are now searching for answers in what is expected to be a lengthy process. A number of factors, both technological and human-driven, could have played a…

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The acquisition marks the company’s entry into the Cash & Carry format in Argentina. The agreement was signed by the subsidiaries in Argentina for US$ 122.5 million and will be financed with own resources. SANTIAGO, Chile–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cencosud S.A. through its Argentine subsidiaries signed today an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the companies Supermercados Mayoristas Makro S.A. and Roberto Basualdo S.A. The agreement signed by Cencosud S.A. (Argentina) and Unicenter S.A. contemplates a purchase price of US$ 122.5 (one hundred twenty-two million five hundred thousand United States dollars), an amount that may be adjusted based on the net debt,…

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Sjava Unveils The Magic Of Love In “Inkanyezi (LIVE) EP.” Sjava, one of South Africa’s most revered storytellers, once again captures hearts with his latest offering, Inkanyezi (LIVE) EP. Known for his emotive delivery and intricate lyricism, Sjava transforms the stage into a canvas where love stories unfold through live renditions of some of his most heartfelt songs. Sjava Unveils The Magic Of Love In “Inkanyezi (LIVE) EP” The Inkanyezi (LIVE) EP is a celebration of love in its purest form. With five tracks—Kuye (Live), Sleepover (Live), Madibuseng (Live), Uyena (Live), and Indoda Enjani (Live)—Sjava masterfully explores different dimensions of…

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North Korean soldiers who joined their Russian allies in battle against Ukrainian forces have been pulled off the front lines after suffering heavy causalities, according to Ukrainian and U.S. officials. The North Korean troops, sent to bolster Russian forces trying to push back a Ukrainian offensive inside Russia’s borders, have not been seen at the front for about two weeks, the officials said after requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive military and intelligence matters.The arrival of around 11,000 North Korean troops in Russia in November caused alarm in Ukraine and among its allies in the West, who feared their deployment signaled…

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MOBILE, Ala. — There were many positives to take away from the final day of practice for Saturday’s Reese’s Senior Bowl. Several players raised their draft stock with strong performances in front of hundreds of NFL scouts.Here are our takeaways from Thursday’s practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile:  Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson continues his tearHe was unstoppable on Thursday. Every one-on-one rep the WR took was won with several feet of separation from the defender, and occasionally, his jukes were hard enough to cause defenders to slip and fall. The only reps when Johnson didn’t come down with a…

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Singapore – Last year, Charlotte Goh received a call from someone claiming to be an officer with Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency. The caller told Goh that her number was linked to a scam targeting Malaysians and directed her to the “Malaysian Interpol” to file a report. As a sales professional who often lists her number in public spaces, Goh, who asked to use a pseudonym, found the story plausible. Over two hours, Goh shared personal details such as her name and identification number, though she hesitated to disclose her exact bank details. “I wasn’t sure if it was a scam…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is accused of dangling a person over an apartment balcony and of coercing two additional women into commercial sex acts in an expanded indictment federal prosecutors filed against him Thursday. Combs was indicted in the Southern District of New York in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. The new indictment does not add charges to his case but adds two more victims to the charge of transportation to engage in prostitution. According to the new filing, Combs “used force, threats of force, and coercion, to cause victims, including but not limited to three…

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MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NAMAKOR Holdings is pleased to announce the acquisition of Metallomax Inc., a Quebec-based leader in the manufacturing of specialized lift platforms. Showcasing a Quebec-Based Success Founded in 2005 by brothers Maxime and Pascal Picard, Metallomax quickly established itself as a leader in the design and manufacturing of customized industrial transport equipment. Renowned for its superior product quality and exceptional design expertise, the company has become a trusted partner for large-scale clients. In response to growing demand for lift platforms, Metallomax developed the Redlift product line, positioning itself as a direct competitor to major industry players. The platform’s technical performance…

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