The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the focus on the second to last day of the DNC shifts to Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The former school teacher and football coach is expected to accept the Democratic nomination as the party makes the case that Americans’ fundamental freedoms are at risk if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected…
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The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has reiterated its commitment to restoring peace and security in Somalia. During a recent field visit to Jowhar and Baidoa, the administrative capitals of Hirshabelle and South West States, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of ATMIS, along with Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma ATMIS Force Commander pledged to enhance the capacity of the Somali Security Forces and intensify military offensives against Al-Shabaab. “The African Union will never abandon Somalia and its people in their quest for peace and stability,” said…
Scoop Makhathini Raves Over Marcus Harvey’s “LERATO” Music Video. In a burst of excitement and emotions, Scoop Makhathini has shared his admiration for the new music video of Marcus Harvey’s song “LERATO,” which he described as nothing short of mesmerizing. Scoop Makhathini Raves Over Marcus Harvey’s “LERATO” Music Video Makhathini’s enthusiasm was palpable as he took to social media to express his awe for both the song and its visual presentation. “I was so excited that I seriously could not wait till this morning so I can share this post. Lapho the post does not even involve me. “Last night…
The summer bank holiday is around the corner as Brits prepare to bask in the sun away from work.There are just three more bank holidays left for the year, with one taking place this weekend.Sunseekers in England and Wales will get an extra day off this coming Monday, August 26, with the weather set to be glorious, according to forecasters.If you want to make the most of these holidays around your annual leave, these are the dates you should book off.But remember, it is important to remember that public and bank holidays do not require businesses to offer paid time…
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and New York Giants legend Eli Manning are among the noteworthy members of the NFL community who recently argued in favor of teams immediately starting rookie signal-callers selected via high draft picks. It appears Tom Brady disagrees with such individuals regarding the topic.”I think it’s just a tragedy that we’re forcing these rookies to play early, but the reality is the only reason why we are is because we’ve dumbed the game down, which has allowed them to play,” Brady said during a recent appearance on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” as shared by Brendon Kleen of Awful Announcing. Brady entered the…
Australia-Asia Power Link is slated to provide up to 15 percent of city-state’s energy needs once completed.Australia has granted environmental approval for a $19bn solar power project to export electricity to Singapore. The Australia-Asia Power Link is slated to generate 6GW of renewable energy, one-third of which would be transmitted to the Southeast Asia city-state via an undersea cable. SunCable, owned by billionaire software entrepreneur and climate activist Mike Cannon-Brookes, has said the project will supply up to 15 percent of Singapore’s energy needs once completed in the early 2030s. Australia’s Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said on Wednesday that the…
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announces medical debt relief NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced he will spend $100 million to wipe out the medical debt of about 50,000 people living in New Jersey. NEW JERSEY – NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced he is eliminating $100 million in medical debt for almost 50,000 New Jersey residents. “Medical debt can follow someone for decades. We are wiping the slate clean for thousands and making a real impact on their lives,” Murphy said in a post on X. Murphy will use $550,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to pay off medical debt, including 17,905 New…
Today, the United States, through USAID, announced up to an additional $35 million in emergency health assistance to bolster response efforts for the clade I mpox outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, pending Congressional Notification. This new commitment brings the total U.S. government support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected countries in the region to more than $55 million in response to this outbreak. The additional assistance announced today will enable USAID to continue working closely with affected countries, as well as regional and global health partners, to expand support and reduce the impact of…
Nigerian singer Asake has commenced his highly anticipated Lungu Boy tour with a sold-out show at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. The concert took place on Friday, August 16, 2024. It featured performances of his hit singles and tracks from his recently released third album Lungu Boy.The Lungu Boy tour is set to cover six major US cities, with Asake headlining prominent venues. These venues include the Toyota Centre in Houston, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.Meanwhile, Asake’s latest album Lungu Boy has achieved remarkable success, setting new records on…
Shannon Sharpe continues to wave the pom poms for Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.One of Clark’s biggest supporters since her years in Iowa, Sharpe went on ESPN’s “First Take” and his “Nightcap” podcast on Monday to call out WNBA players he believes are jealous of her and unfairly target her with non-basketball plays.Sharpe made the comments following an incident in a game last weekend that saw Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith bumping into Clark during a timeout. The Hall of Famer felt the bump was intentional as the Storm were upset about Clark “busting” their behinds in the Fever’s 92-75 win. “If…