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Thousands of crime victims rally in DC Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald has the sights and sounds. WASHINGTON – Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities.  The march, organized by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ), brought together over 3,000 people from 30 states for the first-ever Crime Survivors…

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On September 16, 2024, Saint Lucia’s Parliament approved the Julien Alfred Day Bill, establishing September 27 2024, as a public holiday to honour Julien Alfred’s historic achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Her gold and silver medals in the women’s 100-metre and 200-metre finals have secured her place in Olympic history.Julien Alfred Day will be observed by banks and public offices across Saint Lucia, recognising her exceptional contributions and inspiring success. This public holiday is a tribute to her excellence at the Paris Olympics and the World Indoor Athletics Championships.A series of events to celebrate Julien’s homecoming are planned.…

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TRIPOLI, Libya, 25 Septembre 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- As Heads of State met in New York to attend the Summit for the Future and sign the global Pact for the Future, UNSMIL held two youth workshops with 40 young men and women to discuss how the Libyan government, society and media companies could foster a safer and inclusive digital space for citizens, and how digital tools could be used to improve the political process for all.  Digital technologies are dramatically transforming the world and political engagement. They offer immense potential benefits for the wellbeing and advancement of people, societies, and for…

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Tony Dayimane Hits Spotify Monthly Listeners Milestone Without An Album Release. In an impressive feat, South African artist Tony Dayimane has surpassed 203,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning music career. Tony Dayimane Hits Spotify Monthly Listeners Milestone Without An Album Release Remarkably, this achievement comes despite the absence of a full-length album, showcasing the artist’s growing popularity and the strength of his existing singles. Ton Dayimane expressed his gratitude on social media, acknowledging his fans with heartfelt gratitude. “203k+ spotify monthly listeners, no album out brothaaaa,” wrote Tony Dayimane. This connection with his audience…

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The Boston Celtics held their media day on Tuesday, and among the players addressing reporters was star forward Jayson Tatum.The five-time All-Star discussed various topics, including his much-criticized limited playing time during the Team USA men’s basketball team’s gold medal run at the Summer Olympics in Paris.The squad’s head coach, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors, benched Tatum for two of the Americans’ contests during the tournament, including the group’s semifinal win over Serbia. On Tuesday, the former Duke star explained that Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was happy with Tatum’s lack of court time and his runner-up finish in…

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Contest pits parties seeking to restore region’s special status against India’s main governing party BJP.Indian-administered Kashmir is holding a second round of voting in elections to elect a regional government. Kashmiris lined up outside polling stations on Wednesday to vote in the first local government election since New Delhi scrapped the semi-autonomous status of the disputed Himalayan territory in 2019. Security was high as the region’s 8.7 million registered voters prepared for the second round. Polling stations opened at 7am (01:30 GMT), authorities said. Turnout is expected to be high, unlike in past elections when separatists opposing Indian rule and demanding…

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As federal investigations swirl and top aides walk away, Mayor Eric Adams has repeated a mantra, “I’m stepping up, not stepping down,” arguing that New Yorkers aren’t interested in that news but about what he’s delivering for them. Talking with New Yorkers over the last week in Harlem, Edenwald in the Northeast Bronx and St. Albans in Southeast Queens — three Black voter hubs where Adams was the overwhelming winner in his last mayoral race — not everyone agreed with the city’s second Black mayor’s self-assessment even as more people than not said they still stood behind him.  “Yes, we do care…

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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met today at the White House during an official visit of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the United States.  The visit is the first-ever by a President of the United Arab Emirates to Washington and marks the leaders’ fourth bilateral meeting in the Biden-Harris Administration. The leaders affirmed the enduring U.S.-UAE strategic and defense partnership, bolstered areas of deepening cooperation in advanced technology and investments, and discussed global and regional matters.  The leaders pledged to pursue new…

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Azania Doll: “Emtee doesn’t bath.” The brouhaha between Emtee and OnlyFans model Azania shows no signs of cooling down, especially after Azania’s recent sharp comments that stirred the pot even further. Azania Doll: “Emtee doesn’t bath” In a candid chat on the Open Chats Podcast, the well-known OnlyFans model didn’t hold back, declaring that she has never been intimate with Emtee and expressing her disgust over the rapper’s questionable hygiene. Azania Doll‘s comments emerged after she declined to participate in an interview with TimesLive, where she strongly asserted that she has never been involved with Emtee. She further emphasized that…

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