What to KnowThree men are facing charges in connection to an alleged home invasion robbery in Queens Saturday morning, in which they held eight people, including three children, hostage, according to the local district attorney’s office. According to the charges, the three men entered through a bedroom door of a home on 247th Street in Douglaston between 2:15 and 3:18 a.m., awakening the owners — who were sleeping in the room with their 1-year-old — at gunpoint.Allegedly, the men who were masked and armed with hammers and a gun, restrained everyone at the home and demanded money. However, a woman…
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Nokia to modernize TIM’s network with 5G equipment from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio. Deal reinforces TIM’s commitment to expanding its 5G coverage and bringing the benefits to more people and businesses. ESPOO, Finland – Nokia announced Monday 19, 2024, that it has been selected by TIM Brasil (TIM) to expand its 5G radio access network (RAN) coverage across 15 Brazilian states from January 2025. This partnership will increase the number of municipalities with access to 5G, bringing the benefits of secure, ultra-high-speed connectivity to a wider population. The expansion will also enable enterprises in these regions to digitalize their operations,…
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has congratulated the Government and People of the Republic of Hungary on the occasion marking its National Day anniversary on August 20, 2024. St. Stephen’s Day is celebrated in Hungary on August 20th each year. It is also known as “Foundation Day “and “Constitution Day” and is the official state holiday of Hungary. In the Message to His Excellency Mr. Temas Sulyok, President of the Republic of Hungary, President Boakai, on behalf of Liberia and in his own name, extended sincere congratulations to the Government and people of Hungary as…
According to reports, Ilkay Gundogan is set to make a shocking return to the Premier League after official reports confirm his possible Barcelona exit. Following the official confirmation of his retirement from international football, the experienced midfielder according to reports is set to make a shocking return to the Premier League with his old club Man City.It had initially been reported that Ilkay was searching for a move away from his current club, Barcelona and with his contract in its final days it is of no surprise that clubs are lining up to sign one of the best midfielders in…
The Marlins announced Monday that they’ve designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment and optioned righty George Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville. Their roster spots will go to right-hander Adam Oller and second baseman/left fielder Connor Norby, whose previously reported promotions to the big leagues are now official.Acquired in exchange for cash after the D-backs designated him for assignment, Rivera appeared in 96 games for Miami and tallied 229 plate appearances. He hit just .214/.296/.269 in that time, clocking in 39% worse than a league-average hitter, by measure of wRC+. The 28-year-old provided plus defense at third base, as he’s done with…
I registered to vote in 1998, and I have voted Democrat ever since. I have not always felt good about the candidates on the Democratic ticket. In fact, I have usually felt angry, disillusioned, disappointed and dirty after casting my vote. Still, it felt like part of the job of being a citizen of a pseudo-democracy. It was not the only work to be done, but it was something. This November, however, I plan not to vote for the Democrats in the election. If the party’s presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, does not change her policy on Israel, I will not…
A state of emergency has been declared on Long Island in the wake of “catastrophic” flooding responsible for destroying roads, damaging cars and displacing hundreds from their homes in the middle of the night. Town and county officials are still assessing the full scope of the damage in Suffolk County, but early estimates are already in the tens of millions thanks to overnight rainfall totals close to 10 inches. Preliminary reports suggest rainfall rates of up to 3 inches an hour were recorded in the area. A flood warning remained in effect for the county through Monday afternoon. Check the…
Dominica continues to make significant strides in its housing sector, with innovative projects underway in Woodford Hill, Eggleston, and Vieille Case. These developments are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide its citizens with safe, comfortable, and resilient homes. An exciting housing initiative is transforming the picturesque area of Small Farm, Woodford Hill. Spanning 6,680 square meters, the Woodford Hill Housing Development involves the construction of eight bungalows and two duplex buildings. Meanwhile, the Eggleston Housing Project, nestled on a 12,151-square-meter plot, has four duplex buildings and is shaping to be a landmark residential area. This initiative also aims…
“We started today with a moment of silence in recognition of World Humanitarian Day. We aspire to honor the commitment of humanitarian workers who have fallen in the line of work through our continued efforts together in Switzerland to reopen all major arteries for food and medicine to reach the millions of people starving and facing acute hunger inside Sudan. Since April 2023, at least 22 aid workers have been killed while on duty in Sudan, and at least 34 have been wounded or injured. This is unacceptable. We stand in solidarity with all Sudanese and international humanitarian workers in…
Here is a list of the 15 greatest hits from the talented artists under Mavin records since its inception twelve years ago. Mavin Records is arguably one of Nigeria’s biggest music labels and has been responsible for some of the biggest songs putting afrobeats on the map to date, which is why we compiled a list of the greatest hits from the Mavin catalogue.Nothing prepared music lovers for the evolution that started in the music business on the 8th of May 2012. Mavin Records was introduced with the catchy phrase that went “Mavin Activated,” and a list of artists would…