Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will square off in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, as the Chiefs are seeking to become the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back-to-back Super Bowls.Many aspects of this game will determine the outcome, but possibly the most notable one is how Kansas City’s defense will go about defending Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense.Here are three ways the Chiefs’ defense will look to stymie the Eagles’ attack: Force Hurts to win from the pocket consistentlyThe 26-year-old quarterback has not always been the most consistent when operating…

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Buenos Aires, Argentina – It is December in the capital of Buenos Aires, and the summertime temperatures have soared to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). The sun beats relentlessly on the corrugated metal roofs of Villa Fiorito, a working-class neighbourhood south of Argentina’s capital city. Teenagers in flip-flops ride their motorbikes through the dirt streets. Other kids look for shady spots to rest and rinse their feet with a garden hose. Carla G, who requested anonymity, is one of the neighbourhood teenagers. At age 18, she is nearing the end of high school. One of her favourite pastimes was playing…

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New videos, apparently captured by security cameras at Reagan National Airport and obtained by CNN, show the moment an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet collided over the Potomac River. Police boats returned to the river Friday as part of the recovery and investigation after the midair collision killed 67 people in the United States’ deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter-century. More than 40 bodies have been pulled from the river as the massive recovery effort continued, two law enforcement officials said. The officials were not authorized to discuss details of the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.…

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While currently touring Europe with the Massive Genda band, Fantan Mojah just released this new banger called “Lost Soul”. The song was released today January 31, 2025, under A/C Records and is featured on the Helicopter 2.0 Riddim. In July 2024, Fantan Mojah was hospitalized in Martinique after experiencing breathing difficulties and chest tightness upon arrival at the Reggae Therapy Festival. Scheduled to perform alongside Alpha Blondy, Christopher Martin, Etana, and Pressure Busspipe, he was forced to withdraw due to his health condition. Reports suggested he had been facing ongoing health challenges, with concerns about his heart’s efficiency. Following medical evaluation, doctors advised against flying, requiring him…

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Regional challenges are leading to greater diversification strategies, with 46% of African executives surveyed opting to diversify their supplier base globally, while only 16% are regionalising. Despite ongoing trade challenges, Africa’s focus on regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), along with proactive global engagement offer a roadmap to sustainable growth, according to the latest Trade in Transition study supported by DP World.  The dynamic trade landscape in Africa and progress on AfCFTA are central themes of the study, released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, last week. Commissioned by Economist Impact and supported by DP…

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The founder of EeZee Conceptz, Ezekiel ThankGod Onyedikachukwu, popularly known as EeZee Tee, has expressed his desire to settle the ongoing contract dispute with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo-Blessed out of court. Eezee Tee and Mercy Chinwo have been embroiled in a public dispute over an alleged breach of contract.EeZee T revealed that he has been exploring various means to seek mediation and resolution, and is willing to continue doing so. He hopes to resolve the issue through unbiased professionals who can examine the facts and review all relevant documents.The record label boss noted that he honored an invitation from influential…

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Gaza’s border with Egypt is reopening to allow sick and wounded Palestinians to leave the enclave, officials said Friday, after more than eight months during which many were trapped there.Reopening the crossing at Rafah, which has long been the enclave’s lifeline to the outside world, is a key stipulation of the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. Mediators hope that the agreement — which has begun with a 42-day cease-fire and hostage-for-prisoner swaps — will ultimately end the devastating 15-month-long war in Gaza.As part of the truce, Israel agreed to reopen the Rafah crossing after the release of the remaining…

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Pittsburgh Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II raised eyebrows earlier this week when he acknowledged that his “preference would be to” keep either current starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields for at least the 2025 season. During a Thursday appearance on Pittsburgh television station WTAE, Rooney indicated he wouldn’t want the Steelers to embrace any summer quarterback competition this time. “I would say that if we sign either Russell or Justin, I would assume from where we are today that one would go into the (2025) season being the starter,” Rooney explained, Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot shared.  Wilson…

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All 67 people on board an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter that collided in midair while the plane was landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, DC, are believed to be dead, according to officials. This is the deadliest aviation tragedy in the United States since November 12, 2001, when an American Airlines plane crashed into a residential area of Belle Harbor, New York, shortly after taking off from John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City, killing 260 passengers on board and five people on the ground. Here is what we know about…

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ARLINGTON, Va. – A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said, as they search for answers in the nation’s deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. At least 28 bodies have been recovered from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter reportedly crossed into the path of an American Airlines jet late Wednesday. The incident occurred as the jet was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, located just outside Washington, D.C. Federal investigators have cautioned that determining the cause of the crash could take…

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