More than 110 pounds of crystal meth was recovered from a vehicle during a stop in lower Manhattan in a $600,000 bust that is being called one of the biggest in New York history, according to prosecutors. The DEA’s New York Drug Enforcement Task Force (NYDETF) was conducting surveillance around 9 a.m. Monday and stopped a black Chevrolet Tahoe with Pennsylvania license plates near West Street and Battery Place. In the back seat of the SUV, agents and officers spotted two large black duffel bags in the rear seat, prosecutors said. The driver and the passenger, Fernando Penaloza-Reyes and Raul…
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WASHINGTON, USA – Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent, and judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and…
The Afrobeats stars were in London to showcase the globally acclaimed genre.The UK witnessed a memorable moment of Nigerian music camaraderie as Afrobeats heavyweights Asake and Wizkid displayed their bromance at the exclusive Lungu Boy party.The event, held on Tuesday, September 18, 2024, saw YBNL/EMPIRE artist Asake host fans, industry insiders, media, and celebrities at the listening party for his recently released third studio album, Lungu Boy, in London.Wizkid, who features on the 13-track album on a track titled ‘MMS’, was also present at the event. Together, Asake and Wizkid were the centre of attention, spotted enjoying each other’s company…
Coming off a wild NFL Week 2 in which eight underdogs won outright, we turn our attention to a crucial Week 3 for all the 0-2 teams out there. A few Super Bowl contenders are already close to must-win territory, so how does that affect our handicapping for this week? Let’s find out with our picks and preview for every game on the Week 3 NFL slate. New England Patriots @ New York JetsThursday, Sept. 19, 8:15 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime VideoSpread: Jets -6 Total: 38.5 Week 3 begins with an AFC East battle between the Patriots and Jets, two teams that…
Manila, Philippines – With the exception of a few pieces of hanging laundry, the first two floors of 65-year-old Veronica Castillo’s three-storey home are practically empty. “Our belongings are up top. We build our houses upwards here. Every year the floods will scrape the ceilings of the second floor,” Castillo told Al Jazeera, surveying her home in one of Marikina city’s slums, among the most flood-prone areas of Metro Manila. But while the government is building a pumping station to address the problem just five minutes away, construction has been going on so long that Castillo wonders whether it will…
Coca-Cola partnered with Bacardi Limited to announce a new premixed cocktail. The drink will launch in Mexico and select European markets in 2025. The new drink adds on to Coca-Cola’s growing portfolio of canned cocktails. The canned cocktail market has skyrocketed over the past few years. Coca-Cola just ordered another round in the booming canned cocktail market. It is going with another classic, launching a canned rum and coke in collaboration with Bacardi Limited. The two brands on Tuesday announced plans to release the ready-to-drink cocktail in several international markets, starting with an initial launch in Mexico and select European…
Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for maritime sector during the launch of London International Shipping Week. By Louise Haigh Where better to deliver my first maritime address as Secretary of State than at the IMO. Not only the global seat of maritime governance where shipping has been made safer, our seas cleaner, this industry more secure. But an enduring symbol, 75 years on from its creation, of this city’s role in maritime’s past, present and future. It’s why London hosts the premier event in the shipping calendar, with 30,000 visitors attending over 300 events for London International Shipping Week last year. Although…
In recognition of the critical role that gender plays in the sustainability and success of small-scale fisheries, AU-IBAR, Mabuyi Development Planners, and he Blue Wild Coast Non-Profit Organization (South Africa) are hosting a two-day community workshop in East London, South Africa. The workshop, running from September 18-19, 2024, aims to develop a Gender Plan of Action for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in small-scale fisheries to support aquatic biodiversity conservation efforts in South Africa. This event serves as a vital platform to address gender disparities in the fisheries sector, amplify the voices of women, and establish gender-sensitive policies and strategies. Objective…
The emo-Afrobeats star took to social media to stake his claim as a key figure in the Afrobeats scene.Nigerian singer and producer Chukwuka Ekweani, popularly known as CKay, sparked reactions with a series of bold tweets about his role in shaping the Afrobeat(s) genre.Famed for his unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, CKay’s global success—most notably with his smash hit Love Nwantiti—has significantly contributed to the genre’s evolving sound. On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the singer-songwriter took to Twitter to assert his influence on the Afrobeats movement, emphasising the impact his music has had not just on fans but…
The fantasy football landscape has changed dramatically after the first two weeks of the NFL season, as many star players have suffered injuries that could keep them out for an extended period of time.Whether your roster has been decimated by injuries or simply needs a spark, here’s what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about starting in Week 3. Quarterbacks Start: Derek Carr, New Orleans SaintsEagles at Saints / 1 p.m. ET SundayCarr and the high-powered Saints offense have arguably been the biggest surprises of the young season, with the…