Man stabbed on NYC subway train A man was stabbed on a NYC subway train in the Bronx, the NYPD said. THE BRONX – A 45-year-old man was stabbed on a moving subway train in the Bronx, the NYPD said. The attack happened just before 3 a.m. on a southbound 4 train in the Mott Haven section. The attack happened on a moving NYC subway train in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, the NYPD said. According to police, the victim, who was stabbed in the chest, got off at the 138th Street and Grand Concourse 4/5 stop and…
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West Africa has become the epicenter of global terrorism, with jihadist groups expanding their influence in the Sahel region. A recent attack in Mali’s capital, where they killed dozens of students at a training facility and set fire to the presidential jet, highlighted the jihadists’ capacity to strike urban areas. These insurgent groups, linked to al Qaeda and ISIS, have killed thousands of people and displaced millions more, resulting in rising migration from the region to Europe via Spain’s Canary Islands. Military coups have further destabilized the region, with the ruling juntas replacing Western support with Russian assistance. However, they…
The Big Hash’s Dream Becomes Reality At U4Rea Fest. Saturday marked a defining moment for South African rapper, The Big Hash, as his dream of hosting his very own concert became a reality at U4Rea Fest. The Big Hash’s Dream Becomes Reality At U4Rea Fest The young artist, known for his dynamic blend of hip-hop and R&B, stood in awe as he took in the sight of a crowd that came to support him at this pivotal moment in his career. The Big Hash took to social media following the event, sharing his heartfelt gratitude. “It was just a dream,”…
Few would have predicted before the season started that the Dallas Cowboys would be 1-2 heading into Week 4 against the New York Giants.But that’s exactly where the Cowboys find themselves after a 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at home on Sunday. Many are searching for answers for the team’s slow start, but cornerback Jourdan Lewis believes it starts with the players taking accountability for not doing their jobs.“We got to see how we can stop people,” Lewis told reporters. “At the end of the day, this s— is about us stopping people. That’s just what it is. We…
Ukrainian president stresses Russia, which invaded in February 2022, has been the ‘sole aggressor’ and ‘sole violator’ of the UN Charter.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the United Nations Security Council that negotiations will not be enough to end the war in Ukraine and that Russia needs to be “forced into peace”. Zelenskyy told a high-level meeting of the 15-member council in New York that Russian President Vladimir Putin was committing “an international crime” and had broken so many international rules that he would not stop on his own. “And that’s why this war can’t simply fade away. That’s why…
Americans begin holiday shopping early [PREV. COVERAGE] American shoppers are hunting for early deals, experts say. The last full-size Kmart store in the continental United States is set to close in October, leaving only one downsized location remaining, reports say. The department store chain, which once operated around 2,300 locations in the early 1990s, will shutter the full-size store in Bridgehampton, New York, on Oct. 20, Newsday is reporting, citing an employee there. That means a smaller Kmart store in Miami will become the last one remaining in the U.S. Kmart, which is now owned by Transformco, also has three…
Buzzi Lee Announces New Music After Hiatus. Talented rapper and songwriter Buzzi Lee has shared an exciting update with her fans, revealing both a personal and professional milestone. Buzzi Lee Announces New Music After Hiatus In a recent social media post, she announced her return to the music scene following a brief hiatus, accompanied by the joyful news of her newborn son, affectionately referred to as “Baby Lee.” The post, which featured a heartwarming message, expressed her gratitude towards fellow artists Trap Cinderella and J Smash for encouraging her to step back into the spotlight after her time away. “Yo…
The Pac-12 Conference was left floundering in 2023 when 10 of its members decided to leave for other Power Five destinations.The Mountain West Conference extended a helping hand and signed a football-only scheduling agreement that kept remaining Pac-12 schools Oregon State and Washington State competitively relevant.Now, the Pac-12 is challenging the legality of a so-called “poaching penalty” included in that agreement, which both parties are allowing to expire after this season. ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura first reported the Pac-12’s federal lawsuit on Tuesday. The suit claims the penalty is “anticompetitive and unlawful,” per ESPN. The penalty states the Pac-12 is liable…
Activists hail ‘monumental step’ as Thai king signs the country’s marriage-equality bill into law.Thailand’s king has signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriages. King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed the new law on Tuesday, according to the Royal Gazette. The legislation is set to take effect in 120 days, meaning LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriage in January next year. Activists hailed the move as a “monumental step”, with Thailand only the third place in Asia where same-sex couples can legally wed, after Taiwan and…
New Yorkers slog through another winter storm If you love snow, today’s weather was a bit of a letdown, but it’s still the most snow New York City has seen in years, and people made the most of it. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green went out to see how New Yorkers spent their snow day. NEW YORK CITY – Are you ready for snow in NYC? JUMP TO: NOAA l THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC l THE FARMERS’ ALMANAC While the Big Apple saw measurable snow last year, it was still far off from what the region usually sees annually. So,…