EXPLAINERHurricane Helene has been downgraded to a category one storm but authorities warn rainfall and winds are still a danger.Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night, classed as a category four storm with potential to inflict significant damage and loss of life. Thousands of residents were evacuated, and nearly the entire state was placed under alert. Hurricane Helene is now classified as category one, less severe but still considered dangerous. Authorities warned that rainfall and winds still pose a danger to people in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Here’s what we know about Hurricane Helene, its impact…
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Originally appeared on E! Online Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer has a forecast on who might fill “Today”‘s soon-to-be empty anchor chair. Shortly after longtime host Hoda Kotb tearfully announced on Sept. 26 that she will be stepping away from her co-anchor duties, her “Third Hour of Today” colleague Dreyer had some insight on who might replace the person she called the “heart and soul of ‘The Today Show.’” And according to Dreyer, “Today” is “such a family” that she believes any of the team members — who include Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, Jenna Bush Hager, Carson Daly and “Weekend Today” coanchors…
By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – As part of the surge of assistance that US president Joe Biden directed ahead of his meeting today, with president Zelenskyy, the department notified Congress of the intent to direct the drawdown of up to approximately $5.55 billion in defense articles and services from DoD stocks for military assistance to Ukraine under Presidential Drawdown Authority. “This drawdown utilizes the remaining authority of the Presidential Drawdown Authority under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance for fiscal year 2024 provided by the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which will expire on September 30, 2024.…
The European Union’s €5 billion trust fund for Africa, aimed at curbing migration to Europe, has been criticized by the European Court of Auditors for lacking focus and failing to mitigate human rights concerns. The fund, established in 2015, was meant to tackle instability and irregular migration but has faced scrutiny for supporting projects with questionable outcomes. For instance, EU-funded equipment in Libya reportedly exacerbated overcrowding in detention centers where migrants were tortured. Additionally, many funded projects, such as a solar-powered chicken shed in Chad, were either abandoned or failed economically. The audit also highlighted that human rights violations linked…
Maftown Heights Announces Official Date For This Year’s Event. After a brief hiatus, one of South Africa’s most iconic hip-hop festivals, Maftown Heights, is set to make a triumphant return this November. Maftown Heights Announces Official Date For This Year’s Event Renowned for celebrating the vibrant hip-hop culture of the Motswako movement, the festival has historically drawn crowds from all corners of the country, uniting fans and artists alike for an unforgettable experience. Since its inception in 2010, Maftown Heights has become a cultural staple, providing a platform for Motswako’s biggest names—such as Khuli Chana, Cassper Nyovest, HHP, and Tuks…
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The Bengals haven’t won a regular-season game since last January and the Panthers haven’t had a two-game win streak since 2021. One of those statements will become false in Week 4. Here’s this week’s underdog report (odds via ESPN Bet).Carolina Panthers at Cincinnati Bengals (-4)Don’t think the Bengals can get off to an 0-4 start? How confident were you before the team’s 38-33 loss to the Commanders last week? The truth is, Cincinnati was favored to win two of its first three games but failed to beat the Patriots, Chiefs and Commanders. Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton won 70 games as the…
UN rights chief calls for crackdown on arms trafficking that fuels ‘criminality’ and widens humanitarian crisis.At least 3,661 people have been killed in Haiti in the first half of this year amid the “senseless” gang violence that has engulfed the country, according to the United Nations. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday that the death toll between January and June – which included 100 children – showed that last year’s “high levels of violence” had been maintained. “No more lives should be lost to this senseless criminality,” said UN rights chief Volker…
The Brief Vice President Kamala Harris condemned a proposal calling for Ukraine to give up territory to Russia during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Zelenskyy visited the White House and meet with Harris and President Joe Biden.Biden announced billions of dollars to support Ukraine in its fight with Russia. Vice President Kamala Harris said calls for Ukraine to relinquish territory to Russia were “dangerous and unacceptable” as she met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday. The comments from Harris were slight criticism of suggestions from Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, that…
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Building a Culture of Social and Emotional Learning, Decolonising Education, and AI in Education, are among the hot-button issues to be explored at the highly anticipated Regional Symposium and Policy Dialogue on Transforming Education, to be hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and its partners from 2–4 October in the Cayman Islands. Under the theme “Understanding, Leveraging, and Unlocking Our Full Potential”, the Symposium will offer thought-provoking discussions and expert presentations to equip stakeholders with tools to drive meaningful change in the Caribbean education sector. Day one will kick off with a keynote session on Indigenising…