Former White House press secretary under Donald Trump’s administration caused waves on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday when she launched an attack on the former president and revealed that he ridicules his supporters as “basement dwellers”. Stephanie Grisham was not the only anti-Trump Republican to make an appearance at this year’s DNC. Ana Navarro, Republican political strategist and former national Hispanic co-chair for John McCain’s 2008 presidential bid, and John Giles, the Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, have also had choice things to say about Trump. While there were no Democratic speakers at the Republican…
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The King of Queens is back on his throne. Kevin James – longtime New York Mets fan and star of the sitcom “The King of Queens” – was in the stands at Citi Field on Tuesday to watch his favorite team from Flushing take on the Baltimore Orioles. But before making his way to his seat, the native Long Islander threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Wearing a Mets hat and personalized No. 7 James jersey, he used a slow-motion wind-up to deliver a one-hopper to the plate. James then got on the microphone to hype up the crowd, recreating…
One principle is constant. There is a consistent miscue in healthcare financing and policy formulation in Saint Lucia. The current construct of multiple boards of directors and variable composites that do not conform to the “science of medicine” is the compromise to the deficit that exists. “So that’s my plan, but in the meantime, it will not happen immediately. You won’t get change in the hospital tomorrow.” ~ Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The disparity in public health services and policy towards the delivery of healthcare in Saint Lucia has resurfaced in…
Nigeria signed an agreement this month with Equatorial Guinea for the construction of the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Project. A joint regional pipeline, the project will transport natural gas from Nigeria for processing at Equatorial Guinea’s Punta Europa facility. The project is a testament to the role cross-border infrastructure plays in monetization oil and gas in Africa. Amid accelerated infrastructure development in Nigeria, Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference as a speaker. During the event, – scheduled for November…
The exciting snippet shows that Boy Alone is one of the special Afrobeats stars of his generation. Nigerian sensational singer and songwriter Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has shared the snippet for his upcoming single, ‘Moving’.The Afrobeats singer’s last official and independent release was at the end of December 2023, a follow-up song to his debut album, ‘Boy Alone’, which featured heavyweights like Justin Bieber and Tay Iwar.Although the Port-Harcourt-born singer previously revealed that the song would be released on Friday, August 23, 2024, there seems to be a change of plans as the song is now…
Experts say that household energy bills are expected to rise as winter approaches.It said a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity would pay £1,714 a year from October.It is presently the lowest amount for two years — £1,568.Energy regulator Ofgem is set to announce the next official quarterly price cap on Friday (August 23).Here’s everything you need to know about who sets the energy price cap and how it works.The average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect, according to expertsPA ArchiveWhat is…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles have made it known they are well aware outsiders were naming the Atlanta Falcons NFC South favorites this season after Atlanta signed quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency.Such comments were made before the Falcons also added big names such as pass-rusher Matthew Judon and safety Justin Simmons.Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke with reporters on Tuesday and indicated that the Buccaneers are focusing on themselves this summer rather than on what rivals such as the Falcons and New Orleans Saints could be by January 2025. “Atlanta has made some big splashes free agency-wise, and everybody is excited about…
In the shadowy corridors of Tehran’s power, the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at the end of July – widely believed to have been carried out by Israel – shattered a fragile equilibrium. The timing of this escalation in the longstanding conflict between Iran and Israel could not have been worse, with newly sworn-in President Masoud Pezeshkian still getting used to his role when this geopolitical fireball was hurled into his lap. For Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the assassination of the Palestinian group’s leader was more than a provocation, it was an existential challenge. The explosion that…
NYC weather forecast FOX 5 NY’s Mike Woods has the details. NEW YORK CITY – New Yorkers are getting a taste of fall this week with cool temperatures, as well as seasonal pumpkin spice drinks getting released – including Starbucks. JUMP TO: STARBUCKS l DUNKIN’ l 7-ELEVEN l KRISPY KREME The coffee giant announced a 2024 return date for its fall menu, as well as other big chains such as Dunkin’, 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming fall menus: Starbucks is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Latte, along with newcomer Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream…
Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. While appearing before the committee, the State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi said the tax waivers will be extended to eight organisations which include academic institutions and business entities. Musasizi was appearing before the committee on Tuesday, 20 August 2024. Among the companies under review by the committee is M/S J2E Investment Corporation Limited which is seeking a tax waiver worth Shs2.718 billion as at 01 December 2023, accounting for…