With the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly, New York City’s busiest traffic time of the year begins. The Department of Transportation has released its list of Gridlock Alert days through the end of 2024. Starting Monday, Sept. 24, drivers and other road users can expect more traffic than usual. This year, there are a total of 20 days that officials have deemed will have overwhelming traffic. Road closures have already begun for the UNGA, so make sure to check your routes this weekend as well. Traffic data shows average vehicle speeds in the Midtown Central Business District during…
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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi directed a comprehensive evaluation of the performance of all sports federations that participated in the Egyptian Olympic delegation for the Paris 2024 Games. This seeks to ensure the improvement of the performance of the sports system; establish principles of accountability and transparency; and remove any obstacles encountering athletes and all elements of various sports, thereby achieving the desired outcome of their participation in competitions and showcasing the high performance that befits Egypt and brings joy to its great people. In light of the report presented to the President by the Minister of Youth and Sports,…
Chelsea’s forward player, Nicolas Jackson, etched his name into the club’s history by equaling Didier Drogba’s Premier League record.The Senegalese international became the first player to score two goals in the opening 18 minutes of a Premier League match. Nicolas Jackson achieved this feat in the game against West Ham United on Saturday, September 21, 2024, which was also his 50th appearance for the Blues in the league.Chelsea’s legend, Didier Drogba, achieved this feat in January 2005 in a Premier League game against Middlesbrough. The Ivorian international scored two goals in the opening 18 minutes of the game against Boro.Nicolas…
While Malik Nabers is the unquestionable headliner for the New York Giants offense this season, the rest of the wide receiver corps has gotten off to a quiet start. Through two games, Nabers has 15 catches for 193 yards and one touchdown. Only one other Giants wideout has found the end zone, as Wan’Dale Robinson (eight catches, 62 yards, one score) did so in Week 2.After Nabers and Robinson, Darius Slayton checks in at No. 3 in the Giants’ passing game, with six catches for 59 yards. However, one name that’s missing from the early-season stats is second-year pass-catcher Jalin Hyatt.…
At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack that hit a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. The Palestinian Civil Defence agency in Gaza confirmed that Israel targeted the Zeitoun School in the eastern part of Gaza City on Saturday. Those killed include 13 children, six women, and a three-month-old baby, the Government Media Office said in a statement, adding that Israel had committed a “horrific massacre”. At least 30 people were wounded, the ministry said, including several who suffered severe burns. Two people remain missing. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud…
Brooklyn subway shooting: Suspect arraigned The 37-year-old man shot by police inside a Brooklyn subway station after allegedly wielding a knife pleaded not guilty to a litany of charges, including criminal assault, possession of a weapon and menacing. NEW YORK – The 37-year-old man shot by police inside a Brooklyn subway station after allegedly wielding a knife pleaded not guilty to a litany of charges, including criminal assault, possession of a weapon and menacing. Derrell Mickles was arraigned Friday from a hospital bed due to injuries from Sunday’s messy confrontation with the NYPD, which also left two innocent bystanders and…
In its largest air cargo shipment to the African region this year, World Health Organization (WHO) today delivered 33.5 metric tonnes of emergency medical supplies and equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to reinforce mpox outbreak response. Today’s delivery follows an initial shipment of more than 14 metric tonnes of emergency supplies to the country two weeks ago to support infection prevention and control, and clinical care measures in the ongoing outbreak. The two shipments will contribute significantly to infection prevention and treatment services in the country for the next three months. In addition to reinforcing the mpox…
Man City head coach, Pep Guardiola has reacted to the possibility of footballers going on strike as a result of their hectic football schedule. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reacted to the statement made by his player Rodri of a proposed footballers strike as a result of the hectic match schedule.Rodri expressed concerns that the increasing number of games is unsustainable, stating that players are “close” to going on strike due to the physical and mental toll.He stated that the current schedule, with up to 85 games per season, is excessive and that players should only play between 40 to…
It’s safe to say that Cole Custer has plenty to celebrate after Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol. Not only did Custer win after leading the race’s final 92 laps, he also won the Xfinity Series regular-season championship, which nets the No. 00 team 15 extra playoff points. The win is the second of the 2024 season for the defending Xfinity Series champion. It was Justin Allgaier who held the regular-season points lead heading into the night, but a myriad of issues for the No. 7 team relegated Allgaier to a 30th-place finish. Allgaier lost the regular season by just…
Real Madrid qualify automatically for December’s final in Doha, Qatar, of first annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup.European Champions League winners Real Madrid will play in Qatar in the final of the first edition of the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup, world football’s governing body has announced. The competition, for club teams from around the world, will have five matches, culminating in the final on December 18, for which the Spanish giants automatically qualify. The day of the final is also celebrated as Qatar’s National Day while it also marks the two-year anniversary of the 2022 World Cup final where Argentina beat France. The…