This week the Chiefs might get even more help with the return of two injured players.Per Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu will return to practice this week. Pacheco, the team’s leading rusher over the past two seasons, has missed the last seven games with a broken fibula and Omenihu hasn’t played since tearing his ACL in last year’s AFC Championship Game.Even without Omenihu, the Chiefs are allowing the fourth-fewest yards (289.9) and fifth-fewest points (17.9) points per game. Offensively, running back Kareem Hunt rushed for a team-high 449 yards and five touchdowns in…
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The 40-year-old returns from a five-year hiatus and is rejoining the USA Alpine skiing team before the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.Alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the United States Ski Team, intending to race again at age 40 – and six years after her last Olympics. Vonn is a three-time Olympic medallist with a downhill gold and super-G bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games and a bronze in the downhill at the 2018 PyeongChang Games in South Korea. She is also a four-time overall World Cup champion and owns eight world championship medals. “Getting…
Nearly two months after Hoda Kotb announced she would be leaving TODAY, viewers can now know a familiar face will be sliding into her chair as co-anchor. Craig Melvin, who has been with NBC News for nearly 14 years, is moving into the co-anchor seat alongside Savannah Guthrie for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours. He will begin Monday, Jan. 13, after Hoda says goodbye to her morning duties on Friday, Jan. 10. Craig has held a number of positions during his years at TODAY, from weekend co-anchor, to his current roles as co-host of the 3rd hour of TODAY and…
Dutty Rock Productions, owned by dancehall superstar Sean Paul, has reimagined the iconic Showtime Riddim with a fresh 2024 project titled Dutty Showtime. Originally created by Dave Kelly, the Showtime Riddim became legendary in the 1990s for its high-energy beats and influence on the Jamaican music scene. Now, Dutty Showtime breathes new life into this classic, bringing together some of reggae and dancehall’s biggest names alongside promising newcomers. Sean Paul highlights the collaborative spirit behind the new riddim, crediting Sukku from Ward 21, News from Money Matters Entertainment, Copper Shaun, and his brother Jigzag for contributing to the updates. “We’ve…
The street-hop rapper is fully focused on floating his self-owned record label, which has a number of artistes on it.Nigerian street-hop sensation Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has confirmed his exit from Dapper Music entertainment.The 24-year-old rapper and singer, who hails from Benin, burst onto the scene in 2023 with hits like Elon Musk, Oscroh, and Cast. He has continued his rise in 2024 with his album Shakespopi, a feature on Rema’s smash hit Benin Boys, and a recent collaboration on Juju, a track by Abuja-based femcee Smur Lee featuring Odumodublvck that quickly went viral on TikTok.Following rumours that…
LeBron James, 39, is at a point in his career where he’s shattering his records. On Wednesday, he became the oldest player to register three consecutive triple-doubles, nearly five years after he set the initial record (34 years, 310 days) during the 2019-20 season. During the Lakers’ 128-123 win over the Grizzlies, James registered 35 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists, just a few nights after putting up 19 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists in a win over the Raptors. The triple-double streak started with his 21 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists against the Sixers last Friday. Source…
Report urges $6.5 trillion annual investment in climate action by 2030 to meet targets and avoid future costs.Countries need to invest more than $6 trillion per year by 2030 to tackle the effects of climate change or risk having to pay more in the future, according to report by an independent panel of experts at a United Nations climate summit. “Investments in all areas of climate action must increase across all economies,” said the report published on Thursday by the Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance (IHLEG) at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The experts put the figure at $6.5…
In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his own party. Not one of the top names seen as a likely pick for the job, Gaetz’s selection was first pushed out on Trump’s social media network instead of a more formal announcement from his transition team as with most of his choices. House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Gaetz resigned from Congress on Wednesday, meaning that the House Ethics Committee’s ongoing probe into allegations against Gaetz of child sex trafficking ends, and no report will be issued.…
By: ● Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, President & CEO Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) ● Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and co-Founder: Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) ● Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank’s 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa’s economic performance was strong and shows resilience, but that performance has been slower than expected and uneven. With challenges and global shocks, Africa’s 2022 GDP growth slipped from 4.1 to 3.1 percent in 2023, yet, forecasters predict with smart policy and stable global conditions, it could climb to 3.7 percent in…
Tellaman Announces Exciting New Single “Fracture” Featuring Yumbs, Baby S.O.N., & Anatii. Durban superstar Tellaman is set to drop his highly anticipated single, Fracture, tomorrow! Featuring a star-studded lineup with Yumbs, Baby S.O.N., and Anatii, the track is the first release from his upcoming WatchList EP. Tellaman Announces Exciting New Single “Fracture” Featuring Yumbs, Baby S.O.N., & Anatii Fans have been eagerly waiting for this collaboration, and Tellaman has teased them with a promise of a sound that’s sure to leave a lasting impression. Tellaman shared his excitement on social media, revealing that the single will drop tomorrow and that…