Dalai Lama UBS Arena visit The Long Island Rail Road is adding extra service this morning for those that plan to attend the visit of the Dalai Lama to UBS Arena on Long Island. LONG ISLAND – The Long Island Rail Road is adding extra service this morning for those that plan to attend the Dalai Lama’s visit to UBS Arena on Long Island. Dalai Lama New York Multiple Huntington, Ronkonkoma and Hempstead morning trains along the main line will make additional stops at Elmont -UBS Arena and/or Woodside between 6:45 a.m. and 11: 45 a.m. 9 eastbound trains will…
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From August 20th to 24th, 2024, AU-IBAR is hosting a National Stakeholders Consultative and Validation Workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The workshop aims to align Burkina Faso’s agricultural investment plans and fisheries and aquaculture strategies with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS). Additionally, it seeks to address climate change adaptation and formulate recommendations for the domestication of relevant global instruments. Speaking on behalf of Dr. Huyam Salih, Director of AU-IBAR, Rafik Nouaili conveyed deep gratitude for the participants’ commitment to advancing Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors. He acknowledged the significant contributions of various…
Big Star Shares Why ‘DRUGS’ Is One Of His Favourite Tracks On ‘Ceaser’ Album. Big Star has recently shed light on why the track “DRUGS” holds a special place in his heart from his latest album, Ceaser. Big Star Shares Why ‘DRUGS’ Is One Of His Favourite Tracks On ‘Ceaser’ Album The South African rapper and songwriter, known for his introspective and raw lyrical style, revealed that the song resonates deeply with him due to its personal and reflective nature. Bigstar Johnson shared a post highlighting that Drugs is one of his tracks from his album, a song that resonates deeply with…
Labour reiterated its intention to maintain the state pension triple lock as part of the Labour Party’s manifesto unveiling in June.Becky O’Connor, director of public affairs at pension provider PensionBee, said: “The state pension is a vital safety net for most retired households and must be preserved at a meaningful level. This is relevant not only for today’s pensioners but also for future generations.“To preserve the state pension, some form of index-linking is necessary as without decent and reliable rises to the state pension, it will be today’s young workers who suffer most when they reach their 60s and 70s, as…
Caitlin Clark has made a historically massive impact on the growth of the WNBA during her rookie season with the Indiana Fever. The 22-year-old guard has already, arguably, become the best player on her team and is crucial to the Fever’s push toward their potential first playoff berth since 2016.Indiana has just 12 contests left in the regular season and if Clark doesn’t begin to tone it down when disagreeing with game officials, the team could lose the superstar to a suspension. Per Across the Timeline, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer is tied with Arike Ogunbowale and Kahleah Copper for…
Dadaab, Kenya – At Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp, refugees stuck in the purgatory of indefinite displacement have found a powerful lifeline in the shape of football, which offers young aspiring athletes a path away from drugs and depression – and, in one case, towards an unlikely business opportunity. Situated in an arid eastern strip of Kenya near the border with Somalia, Dadaab is one of the largest refugee camps in the world. It was set up by the United Nations in 1991 to accommodate a massive influx of refugees fleeing civil war in Somalia. Today Dadaab is home to about…
City worker charged with murder as hate crime The NYC Parks Department employee accused of shooting and killing a Venezuelan migrant last month in Steuben Park now faces murder as a hate crime charges. FOX 5 NY’s Lissette Nuñez has the details. BROOKLYN – The NYC Parks Department employee accused of fatally shooting a Venezuelan migrant last month in Steuben Park now faces murder as a hate crime charge. Seasonal employee Elijah Mitchell, 23, of Queens, was indicted on charges, including murder as a hate crime. According to prosecutors, the victim, 30-year-old Arturo Jose Rodriguez Marcano, was sleeping inside a…
Mathias Yabe is a young Ghanaian entrepreneur tackling global food waste through his company, AkoFresh. Growing up in a farming community, Mathias saw the challenges small farmers face, particularly with pre- and post-harvest waste. This moved him to create AkoFresh to reduce food waste with innovative solutions like off-grid cold storage technology. Starting his entrepreneurship at 18, Mathias faced scepticism due to his age but persevered with resilience. His journey highlights the importance of young people in the green space, emphasising that passion, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are key to success. Mathias’s work not only addresses food waste…
The future of Victor Osimhen has been closely monitored by football fans around the world as they anticipate where the Super Eagles forward player will be playing his football when the 2024 summer transfer window closes.Ex-Super Eagles player, John Ogu gave a hint about Victor Osimhen’s future via his official X account on Thursday, August 22, 2024. According to him, the Nigerian forward player will be a Chelsea player in a matter of days. Victor Osimhen’s future at Napoli is uncertain, with the Nigerian striker expected to leave the Serie A side at the end of the season. Osimhen has…
The new bash brothers, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto were at it again on Wednesday and are now approaching a monumental MLB feat. Judge and Soto combined for three home runs while knocking in all of the New York Yankees runs in an 8-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Following another spectacular outing, the dynamic duo edged even closer to becoming only the third pair of teammates to surpass 40 homers and 100 RBI in the same season. With 35 regular season games remaining, Judge, who went deep twice against the Guardians, has reached both marks, ending…