The Steelers offense has underwhelmed in their first two games of the preseason with just 15 points and two losses to show.It has caused many to panic following an offseason full of change in Pittsburgh, but new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith isn’t too worried quite yet.”Preseason can distort reality, good or bad. We’ve all seen it,” Smith said. “That’s not acceptable, but at the same time, you’d rather go through that now then have that happen Week 1.” Smith has a point. Although he wasn’t a member of the 2023 Steelers coaching staff, Pittsburgh had itself a preseason to remember.…
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Montreal, Canada – Canada has refused to comment on a planned United States sale of Canadian-made weapons to Israel, after news of the deal drew rebuke from rights advocates who argue the arms will help fuel Israeli human rights abuses against Palestinians. In a brief statement to Al Jazeera on Tuesday, a spokesman for Canada’s foreign affairs department, Global Affairs Canada, said it “will not speculate on a possible Foreign Military Sale by the United States”. “Since January 8th, the Government of Canada has not approved new arms export permits to Israel, and this remains the federal government’s approach,” it…
A Rikers Island detainee housed in the jail’s medical unit died after he was rushed to a Queens hospital Tuesday morning, the Department of Correction announced. The 63-year-old man was found inside moved from the North Infirmary Command on Rikers to Mount Sinai Hospital in Astoria at approximately 5:22 a.m., according to jail records. He was pronounced dead about an hour later, said DOC spokesperson Patrick Rocchio, who noted the incident would be reviewed by multiple oversight bodies. THE CITY is withholding the man’s name pending his family’s notification. Rocchio did not detail why the detainee was held in the medical unit or if…
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Vietnam is set to lead Southeast Asia in e-commerce growth, with the local market expected to reach USD 14.7 billion in 2024. This growth not only fuels social selling but also creates significant opportunities for businesses in affiliate and influencer marketing. As a result, Ecomobi is steadily establishing itself as one of the leading platforms in the field. The e-commerce market in Vietnam is growing robustly, with an annual growth rate of 16-30 percent between 2019 and 2023, according to OpenGov Asia. This boom has driven businesses to seek new approaches, particularly through influencers and creators. The authenticity and personalization of creators have made influencer…
Recent “unilateral acts” by rival sides in Libya have led to a rapid deterioration in political and economic stability coupled with rising insecurity, a senior UN official in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday. Stephanie Koury, Deputy Special Representative and Officer-in-Charge of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), said these developments “have increased tension, further entrenched institutional and political divisions and complicated efforts for a negotiated political solution.” UNSMIL is working to promote de-escalation, and she stressed the need for the Council’s support. “The status quo is not sustainable,” she said. “In the absence of renewed political talks…
Fola and Bhadboi OML LyricsSing along with the official lyrics for “Alone” by Fola featuring Bhadboi OML, provided below.Fola & Bhadboi OML – Alone LyricsVerse 1Hit me up when you feel aloneWhen I see her for the village oI forhWith the way she Dey berejoChilalo o, ChilaloDem dey feel the rhythm for my piano o ahThis music na my iyawoIyawo ooh-oohChorusSeeing is believingBut still dem feeling meLori titiI hope you missing meE sha ma milikiBaby shotiri n sinKini miWhen you on your bikiniOgaGirl I’m losing you cheating meO jor pity meVerse 2I’ve had enoughOnitemi jor I’m tearing upI know I…
The Orioles placed Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 17, on account of shoulder inflammation, per a team announcement. Baltimore also placed Keegan Akin on the paternity list. Rookie Cade Povich and reliever Dillon Tate are up from Triple-A Norfolk to take the open spots on the active roster.The Orioles acquired Eflin in their biggest move at the deadline. The righty had carried a 4.09 earned run average through 19 starts with the Rays in the season’s first half. He has gotten out to a fantastic start to his O’s tenure. Eflin has surrendered only six runs through…
The stock is seen by some retail traders as a bet on whether Trump would win a second term as US president.Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), which is majority-owned by former United States President Donald Trump, have sunk to record lows following the Republican presidential candidate’s recent return to rival social media platform X and his dwindling lead in polls for the upcoming presidential election. Trump Media shares dropped on Tuesday to as low as $21.33, down more than 4 percent. The stock finished down 3.7 percent at $21.42, marking the eighth consecutive session of losses. Trump’s…
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday dodged questions about subpoenas federal investigators issued to him, staffers at City Hall and his campaign in July, repeating that they’re “going to let this run its course.”When pressed by THE CITY for details on where he was when he received the subpoena, first reported last week by The New York Times, Adams balked.“We’ve answered all that we’re going to do with this,” he said at his first weekly press conference since the news broke. “We’re going to let this run its course, it’s all about a process and we’re not going to interfere with…
BASSETERRE, St Kitts – The public is hereby informed that the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has issued the Valuation Prudential Standard for Licensed Financial Institutions under the Banking Act, 2015 (Valuation Standard). All institutions licensed under the Banking Act, 2015 as amended (the Act) must comply with the Valuation Standard which is made pursuant to section 184 of the Act. This Standard came into effect on 15 December 2017. This is a very important standard which requires licensed financial institutions (LFIs) to manage real estate valuation risks and to ensure prudent lending practices in an age of dynamic property markets.…