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Former President Trump holds rally on Long Island Former President Donald Trump held a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island – his first rally since a second apparent assassination attempt against him. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the story. NEW YORK – “We are going to win New York!” Speaking for around an hour and a half in front of a packed Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, former President Donald Trump promised Wednesday night to become the first Republican presidential candidate to win New York state since Ronald Reagan back in 1984. Trump also claimed he had…

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Celebrated gospel artist Piesie Esther is thrilled to announce the third edition of her highly anticipated annual gospel concert, the “Made by Grace” concert, set for 3rd November 2024 at the Accra International Conference Centre. Sponsored by Flora Tissues and powered by Gospel360Africa, this year’s concert is free for all, offering a special opportunity for thousands to join in a night of powerful worship and celebration. The “Flora Made by Grace Concert” will feature a lineup of some of Ghana’s most esteemed gospel artists, including Amy Newman, Sammy Baah, Nana Yaw Asare, Ohemaa Mercy, Ceccy Twum, Perez Musik, Millicent Yankey,…

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Colorado two-way phenom Travis Hunter may have his eyes on being the NFL’s version of MLB star Shohei Ohtani. However, former defensive tackle Anthony “Booger” McFarland offered a reality check for the Heisman Trophy candidate.Appearing on Friday’s episode of “The Dan Patrick Show,” McFarland said Hunter could play both WR and CB at the next level but advised against it for several reasons. The two-time Super Bowl champion believes the Colorado standout isn’t ready for the challenge of playing both ways full-time and might be underestimating how talented players are in the NFL.”I just think it’s disrespectful to the level…

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Lebanese group says it targeted Israeli airbase east of Haifa with dozens of rockets after series of Israeli attacks.Hezbollah has said that it launched dozens of rockets at Israel’s Ramat David Airbase, east of Haifa, in response to a series of Israeli attacks that killed civilians in Lebanon. Sirens were activated across northern Israel in the early hours of Sunday. If confirmed, the assault would be Hezbollah’s farthest-reaching attack inside Israel since the start of the ongoing cross-border clashes in October last year. The Israeli military said 10 rockets were launched from Lebanon and most were intercepted. On Saturday, the…

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View of the area where Ryan Routh is reported to have lay in wait for former President Trump Through this small opening in the bushes is where Trump’s alleged would-be assassin is said to have hidden. (Peter Burke/Fox News Digital) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A video captured by Fox News Digital shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend at one of his clubs in Florida.  The footage shows a small gap in the bushes lining the perimeter of the…

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The gospel music fraternity came together in full force to celebrate the life of the late Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, affectionately known as KODA, during a heartfelt funeral service on September 20, 2024. The ceremony, held at the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Dominion Centre on Spintex Road in Accra, attracted numerous prominent figures from the music industry and beyond. Among the notable artists in attendance were acclaimed gospel musicians such as Joe Mettle, Uncle Ato, Ceccy Twum, and Mary Ghansah. The lineup also featured celebrated names like Sonnie Badu, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Eugene Zuta, Francis Amo, Diana Hamilton,…

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The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines scored a huge Big Ten win over No. 11 USC on Saturday, pulling off a 27-24 victory to get its first conference win of the season. It was an old-school Michigan game defined by power football, grinding it out on the ground and imposing its will on the opposing defense.That was also probably what it had to do given the circumstances with a first-time starting quarterback.  That was demonstrated on Michigan’s winning touchdown in the final minute when facing a fourth-and-goal from the one-yard, the Wolverines went with a power run behind a fullback that saw…

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Kenyan President William Ruto has landed in the Haitian capital to assess a Kenya-led security mission in the Caribbean nation, a day after a United Nations expert warned that Haiti faced deepening violence and insecurity. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesperson for Ruto said the Kenyan leader would “visit and commend the Kenyan contingent working alongside their Haitian counterparts”. Ruto also planned to meet with Haiti’s transitional presidential council and other officials, Hussein Mohamed said in a social media post. The visit to Port-au-Prince comes about three months after the first Kenyan officers arrived in Haiti as part of…

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NYC COVID Czar caught on cam saying he attended sex parties during the pandemic Dr. Jay Varma says his words have been taken out of context but that he admits he did attend sex parties. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt has the latest. NEW YORK – New York City’s former COVID czar Dr. Jay Varma was caught on hidden camera bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties with his wife during the pandemic.  Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending…

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Amisty Patapaa, the Swedru-based hitmaker known for his viral “One Corner” dance craze, has just released the music video for his latest single, “Kuntu”, featuring Prince Bright of Buk Bak fame and rising star Taboo De Superstar. The upbeat hiplife banger, produced by K. Joe Beatz, showcases Patapaa’s signature energetic sound and is already gaining traction as a party anthem. Directed by Marigold Film Productions Ghana, the visually striking video features a blend of exciting dance routines, party scenes, and vibrant urban aesthetics. The energy is palpable as dancers move in sync to the song’s infectious beat, giving life to…

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