Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Nick Saban had the privilege of coaching at one of the best venues in the country during his 17 seasons at Alabama, but the seven-time national champion admits he did not always enjoy it.LSU head coach Brian Kelly said last week that his team’s matchup against Alabama was so important in part because upwards of 300 recruits and their families would be in Baton Rouge for the game. The Tigers were then embarrassed, 42-13, by the Crimson Tide, which was, of course, a terrible look. During Friday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” Saban was asked about the added pressure…

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Financing is one of the main sticking points at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan.Climate scientists meeting in Azerbaijan are setting new targets to cut emissions and work out a plan on how rich nations can help achieve the goals. China, India and Indonesia have shown some of the biggest increases in emissions, according to a report released at the UN conference. The data comes as climate activists are growing increasingly frustrated with what they see as the talks’ inability to clamp down on the use of fossil fuels. And they accuse governments and companies of promoting rather than curbing them.…

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Days after winning re-election, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer declared his intention to run for governor in next year’s gubernatorial race. The five-time Democratic congressman made his bid official at the Runway Diner on Friday morning in South Hackensack, where he declared his candidacy for the 2025 election. Gottheimer currently represents New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, which includes the northern border of the state, stretching from New York City to the Pennsylvania border. The district includes Bergen County, as well as parts of Passaic and Sussex. The Democratic primary field for governor is growing crowded. There are already two mayors…

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With a mission to scale investment in Africa, a new collaboration between Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), established by the initiative of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), is set to embark on a series of initiatives to facilitate capital flows. Building on AFC’s solid partnership with JBIC, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with JOI sets out to drive transformative projects that will accelerate Africa’s energy transition and enhance economic sustainability. Underscoring the shared commitment of both organisations to strengthen economic relations between Japan…

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Grammy Award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved another remarkable feat with his latest release, Kese. The song debuted at number one on Apple Music Nigeria’s chart, surpassing other notable tracks.According to the chart, Kese edged out Davido’s Awuke and Wizkid’s own previous release, Piece of my Heart, which dropped just weeks ago.Meanwhile, Wizkid had hinted at releasing a dance-oriented track, and Kese delivered on that promise, resonating with fans and securing the top spot.Additionally, fans of the Ojuelegba crooner took to social media to celebrate Wizkid’s achievement, praising his musical prowess and teasing Davido’s fans.Lastly, this…

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All Barkley could do was chuckle in agreement as he stumbled over his words. The Giants receive more and more backlash with every monster performance Barkley puts up in midnight green, but the decision to let him walk was a win for all parties involved. There’s no debating this on Philadelphia’s side, right? The Eagles were already an elite running team with Jalen Hurts and their dominant offensive line, but Barkley has taken this offense to the next level. The Penn State product leads the NFL in rushing yards (1,137), and he has a realistic chance to become the ninth player…

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The Russian leader said he is open to talks, but intends to keep the territory Moscow seized in Ukraine.The leaders of Russia and Germany have had their first conversation in almost two years as Western countries prepare for the incoming Trump administration that has signalled its intent to end the war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz initiated a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, which reportedly lasted about an hour and revolved around different aspects of the Ukraine war. Scholz, who is facing a snap election in February after his government coalition collapsed, urged Putin to…

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What to KnowThree daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader.In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters — along with the Malcolm X estate — claimed that the agencies were aware of and were involved in the assassination plot and failed to stop the killing.At a morning news conference, attorney Ben Crump stood with family members as he described the lawsuit, saying he hoped federal and city officials would read it “and learn…

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The United States Embassy in Cameroon announces the completion of an IED Threats and Awareness course on November 4-8, 2024, in Yaoundé. This training is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the Government of Cameroon. This initiative marks a milestone in the enduring partnership between our two governments, united in their commitment to combat terrorism and safeguard communities. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have long been a weapon of choice for insurgent and terrorist groups worldwide and in combat zones to target both security forces and civilians.…

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has sparked debate with his recent claims that he single-handedly propelled himself to stardom, downplaying Olamide’s contribution to his success.Portable gained widespread recognition after Olamide featured on his hit song Zazoo Zeh. However, in a video chat with comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, Portable asserted that Olamide’s involvement was limited to a single verse.Portable further alleged that Olamide failed to promote his other songs on social media, implying that their collaboration was not a defining factor in his career. He emphasized that his fame predates his encounter with Olamide, stating that Zazoo Zeh is…

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