The Orioles announced that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Designated hitter/outfielder Eloy Jiménez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as a corresponding move. Jiménez has more than five years of major league service time and therefore can’t be optioned without his consent, so he presumably has agreed to this move. The club also announced that right-hander Craig Kimbrel, who was designated for assignment last week, has been released.Jiménez was acquired from the White Sox at the deadline in a buy-low move. From 2019 through 2023, he had hit .275/.324/.487 for the White Sox, with…
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Washington, DC – A week before the Israeli government unleashed a barrage of attacks on Lebanon — killing nearly 500 people in a single day — the United States sent a diplomat to Israel with the stated goal of promoting de-escalation. Amos Hochstein, US President Joe Biden’s envoy, landed in the region on August 16 with the aim of preventing daily exchanges of fire at the Israel-Lebanon border between Lebanese group Hezbollah and Israeli forces from leading to all-out war. But a day after Hochstein’s arrival, booby-trapped communication devices linked to Hezbollah were detonated across Lebanon, killing and injuring thousands…
Mayor Adams was on the defensive during his weekly press conference following a bruising seven days of reporting on federal probes surrounding City Hall — while several members of his administration were conspicuously absent.He insisted the sprawling investigations and high-profile exits won’t stop him from doing his job, recruiting good talent, or being re-elected.“My job is to deliver for the people of this city and to stay focused,” Adams said. Since the mayor’s last “off-topic” media briefing on Sept. 17, the feds have subpoenaed his asylum- seeker czar, Molly Schaeffer and searched the homes of interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon —…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Sunday, September 22, 2024, challenged the comity of nations to act collectively in confronting issues that are undermining the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delivering a compelling address at the Summit of the Future, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the President urged world leaders to join forces in addressing the global economic problems undermining the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He emphasized the urgent need for collaborative action to make the world a better place for everyone. He also cited the disparities highlighted in…
In an exclusive interview, Afro-dancehall legend Timaya shared his thoughts on his two-decade-long career, consistency, faith, and advice for upcoming artists.The multiple-award-winning singer, known for hits like Dem Mama and Plantain Boy, boasted about his longevity in the music industry. “I’m a fighter, I keep going,” Timaya said, attributing his success to resilience and determination. “Among all the OGs, I’m the most consistent; I can brag about that.”Meanwhile, when asked about retirement rumors, Timaya dismissed the notion. He stated, “My life is my career; a native doctor is a native doctor forever.” He emphasized that music is an integral part…
PM Keir Starmer promised to introduce the Hillsborough law into parliament before the next anniversary of the tragedy in April 2025, vowing that he is acting “on a promise he made two years ago to change the law if he became prime minister.”He said: “For many people in this city, the speech they may remember was the one here, two years ago. Because that was when I promised, on this stage, that if I ever had the privilege to serve our country as prime minister, one of my first acts would be to bring in a Hillsborough law – a…
On Monday, many feared the Steelers (3-0) could be without their top two running backs, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, for their Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts (1-2).Warren was pulled from Pittsburgh’s 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 after head coach Mike Tomlin noticed he wasn’t “running smoothly.”The next day, Harris was seen wearing a sling in the locker room. However, Tomlin put some of those fears to rest on Tuesday, confirming Harris would be fine.”No limitations for ‘Naj,’ Tomlin said. “‘Naj’ will be ready to rock and roll.”Warren’s status heading into Week 4 is more…
Attack launched as world leaders, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, gather in New York for the UN General Assembly.Russia has hit the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with guided bombs, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, according to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “The targets of the Russian bombs were an apartment building, a bakery, a stadium. In other words, the everyday life of ordinary people,” said Zelenskyy on Tuesday, posting a statement on X about the attack, which also left dozens injured. He posted a picture showing the facade of a nine-storey apartment block partially ripped off, the windows…
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday sued Visa, the world’s biggest payments network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit payments. The DOJ said Visa imposed “exclusionary” agreements on partners and smothered upstart firms. Visa and its smaller rival MasterCard have surged in the past two decades, reaching a combined market cap of roughly $1 trillion. The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday sued Visa, the world’s biggest payments network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit payments by imposing “exclusionary” agreements on partners and smothering upstart firms. Visa’s moves over the years have resulted in…
Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media, the powerhouse behind one of Africa’s leading tech publications, TechCabal, shares insights on his company’s ambitious plans for the upcoming Moonshot by TechCabal 2024 conference. In this candid conversation, we explore the significance of the event in shaping the African tech ecosystem and the need for African tech companies to think beyond borders and expand globally. The conversation also touched on AI in Africa and what companies on the continent are doing in the space. What are the primary goals and objectives for Moonshot by TechCabal 2024? How will this event improve on…