The Astros announced that right-hander Tayler Scott has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a thoracic spine strain. The placement is retroactive to Sept. 18. Seth Martinez was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.Signed to a minor-league contract last winter, Scott has been an underrated gem of an acquisition for Houston’s front office. The righty has a 2.23 ERA and 25.2% strikeout rate over 68 2/3 innings, as well as an elite 3.5% barrel rate. While he has had a lot of problems avoiding the free pass (12.4% walk rate), Scott has unexpectedly emerged to…
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The network vows to continue its coverage of the Israeli attacks on the Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.In the early hours of Sunday morning, Israeli occupation forces raided Al Jazeera Media Network’s office in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and ordered its immediate closure. This action follows the decision by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet in May 2024 to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations within Israel. The network vehemently condemns and denounces this criminal act by the Israeli occupation forces. Al Jazeera rejects the draconian actions and the unfounded allegations presented by Israeli authorities to…
Federal authorities searched the homes of New York City’s newly named interim police commissioner and seized materials unrelated to his police work, he said. The unexplained and unexpected search comes as the administration of Mayor Eric Adams reels from other federal law enforcement investigations. Thomas Donlon, who became the interim commissioner just one week ago after the resignation of his predecessor, issued a statement late Saturday through the police department. “On Friday, September 20, federal authorities executed search warrants at my residences. They took materials that came into my possession approximately 20 years ago and are unrelated to my work…
High-capacity microwave solution to enhance network capacity and modernize infrastructure To prepare the network for data surge and increasing network demand BAGHDAD, Iraq – Nokia has announced a strategic partnership with Zain Iraq to upgrade the telecom operator’s network in the south of Iraq. The three-year deal marks Nokia’s first entry into the microwave (MW) business with Zain Iraq, enhancing network capacity and modernizing the infrastructure to support future growth and increased traffic demand. Mikko Lavanti, senior vice president of Mobile Networks at Nokia MEA, said: “This deal underscores our strong local capabilities and expertise. By deploying our advanced microwave…
These are stark times for Lieutenant Stitchie, the dancehall toaster famous for songs like Wear Yuh Size, Natty Dread, and Night And Day. Since September 2, he has been hospitalised in Jamaica after suffering a massive stroke. At time of writing, there has been no official statement from the 58-year-old gospel artiste’s family on his condition. One week after news broke that his relatives had launched a GoFundMe page to assist with his medical bills, his wife, Sophia Laing, dismissed rumours that he had died, in an interview with The Gleaner newspaper in Jamaica. Dave Rodney, who was Stitchie’s manager…
92 health care workers trained; 119 metric tons of medical supplies distributed; 320 000 people assessed at WHO screening centre. Cecilia Achuwor, a 38-year-old mother of six children, is one of the hundreds of thousands of refugees and returnees who have crossed the border into South Sudan since the beginning of the conflict in neighbouring Sudan 16 months ago. “My husband remains in Khartoum,” she says. “We separated from him without any communication. He doesn’t know where we are and we also don’t know where he is. I am here alone with the children, and they are all sick,” she says. Achuwor, a South Sudanese…
Here are the highlights of all the performances from special guest artists who took to the stage to thrill fans at Asake’s O2 Arena 2024 concert.It was a star-studded affair as some of the biggest names in the music industry were present to show support for the YBNL signee Asake at his second sold-out concert at the O2 Arena concert in London. These superstars were not just present to witness the occasion but rather featured as special guest artists at the event.These special guest artists, including Wizkid, Stormzy, and many more, took to the stage to perform at Asake’s London stop of his Lungu…
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The Carolina Panthers took the big step of benching Bryce Young after just two games this season. Teams around the league reportedly believe it’s just a matter of time before the quarterback is traded — and they have interest in a potential deal for the former No. 1 pick.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that “several teams” have shown interest in a trade for Young.According to Schefter, teams have contacted the Panthers about a potential Young trade, while other teams have at least considered the possibility of attempting to trade for him. Schefter says a trade of Young would most likely…
As the 2024 election nears, Kim Sajet explores how presidential portraits reflect US governance evolution.The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, is home to the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. These portraits capture not only the likenesses of some of the most powerful figures in US history but also their legacies, shaped by the political, social, and cultural climates of their time. As another pivotal election approaches, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as candidates, these portraits offer a unique lens on the country’s evolving leadership. Explore how the narrative of US governance has transformed…