New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones tossed a pair of ugly interceptions, including one near his own end zone that was returned for a touchdown, while making his 2024 preseason debut against the Houston Texans this past Saturday. During a Tuesday appearance on the WFAN “Boomer and Gio” program, Giants head coach Brian Daboll spoke about Jones making his in-game return from the torn ACL he suffered last November. “He knew it wasn’t a good play,” Daboll said about the pick-six, as shared by Ryan Chichester of Audacy. “The other interception, those are gonna happen. It was one-on-one outside…just keep pushing the ball down the field and let’s keep working on our timing.…
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World Health Organization official says regardless of strain, mpox is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread.The mpox outbreak is not another COVID-19, says the World Health Organization, because much is already known about the virus and the means to control it. While more research is needed on the clade 1b strain which triggered the UN agency into declaring a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), the spread of mpox can be reined in, the WHO’s European director Hans Kluge said on Tuesday. In July 2022, the WHO declared a PHEIC over the international outbreak…
Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+. The company filed a notice in Orange County court on Tuesday to withdraw the motion, which had drawn swift backlash when it became public. Josh D’Amaro, chairperson of Disney’s theme park division, said in a statement The Associated Press and NBC News that the entertainment giant will waive its arbitration rights and allow the suit, brought by the husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after…
By WFP Staff Alvin Douglas was left homeless when category-4 hurricane Beryl struck the Caribbean at the start of July. “A lot of people were caught off-guard because we underestimated the (warning) bulletin, we didn’t really take it seriously,” says Douglas, a resident of Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. “We don’t usually have hurricanes this far south.” Hurricane Beryl, with winds of up to 240 km per hour, smashed homes, downed power lines and sank fishing and tourist boats. It is the earliest category-5 hurricane to hit the Caribbean on record. In Barbados, the fishing trade was devastated. Between Grenada…
The 2023-24 ASIR highlights UPL’s (www.UPL-Ltd.com) strategic initiatives and progress in creating sustainable opportunities for Africa’s farmers and food value chain through tailored technologies, solutions, and services; Key performance indicators (KPIs) from this period underline UPL’s dedication to creating a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural ecosystem across the continent. Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/3AzP4nN UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp), a global provider of holistic and sustainable agricultural solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its third Africa Sustainability Impact Report (ASIR). This report highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable practices across its operations in Africa for the period April 2023-…
The singer made it known that all is well with his partner, following the rumours about him on the internet.Nigerian musician and music/business executive Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, has reacted to the rumours circulating that Afrobeats star Tekno collapsed on stage.A video of a man claimed by many to be the ‘Pana’ crooner being held by security operatives in a bid to revive him after he collapsed on stage in South Africa has been circulating on social media. The video, which has caused a frenzy, got the attention of the ‘lowkey’ Mr. Eazi, who, on the…
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Tyler Reddick was arguably NASCAR’s hottest driver entering Monday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 (postponed from Sunday due to rain) at Michigan International Speedway. After taking home the checkered flag, he’s definitely the hottest.Reddick took over the power rankings pole position last week and has now claimed control of the full-season points lead as well. He also remains atop our rankings.Here’s how the top 16 shakes out before the Cup Series heads back to Daytona International Speedway for Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400. 1. Tyler Reddick (Last week: 1)After finishing no worse than sixth in the past six races entering Michigan, all…
US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly ‘abused his influence’ to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.The United States has imposed sanctions on Haiti’s former President Michel Joseph Martelly over alleged drug trafficking, accusing him of playing a significant role in perpetuating the continuing crisis in the country. The US Department of the Treasury, in a statement on Tuesday, said Martelly “abused his influence to facilitate the trafficking of dangerous drugs, including cocaine, destined for the United States”. The department said Martelly, who served as president of the Caribbean nation between 2011 and 2016, also worked with Haitian drug traffickers,…
A new walking tour for friends of felines is replacing the “C” in NYC with cats. New York City is rich with history and there are countless sightseeing tours and attractions to experience it, but journalist and author of “The Cat Men of Gotham” Peggy Gavan felt that the city that never sleeps was missing a crepuscular animal-themed walking tour. The Cats About Town Walking Tour was born after the creator of “Bodega Cats of New York,” Dan Rimada, approached her with the idea. Sitting on a bench at Walt Whitman Park, Gavan was adorned with cat ears on her…