The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky. “I like to think of the supermoon as a good excuse to start looking at the moon more regularly,” said Noah Petro, project scientist for NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. August’s supermoon kicks off a string of lunar spectacles. September’s supermoon will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse. October’s will be the year’s closest approach, and…
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Salome Agbaroji, the 2023/2024 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate visited Nigeria from July 21 to 29 as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Arts Envoy Program. Agbaroji is a celebrated Nigerian American poet, who has performed spoken word poetry at the White House, the United Nations, and the Golden Globes Pre-Show, among many other prestigious stages. During her visit to Nigeria, Agbaroji, a first year Harvard University student, traveled to Enugu to connect with her roots and immerse herself in the local arts and culture scene. She visited the Center for Memories, a repository of the rich history and…
Nigerian singer, Portable, has announced to his fans that his music manager welcomes baby girl.Nigerian street-pop artist, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has shared heartwarming news with his fans.During a recent Instagram Live session, Portable announced that his music manager, Babyluv, has given birth to a baby girl.Portable expressed his excitement and joy, revealing that both Babyluv and the newborn are doing well. Also, he described the arrival of the baby girl as a blessing for him and his manager. Meanwhile, this news comes after Portable appointed Babyluv as his manager earlier this year, replacing Stelliza.Meanwhile, the singer’s…
One of the more outwardly difficult negotiations this summer has been between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman. Neither Boston nor Swayman opted to go through salary arbitration this offseason but the organization may have gotten a jolt to their system after the hockey world watched the St. Louis Blues make offer sheets to two members of the Edmonton Oilers a few days ago.It doesn’t appear Swayman is worried about the lack of a contract up to this point with him asserting confidence he will remain with the Bruins in an interview on NESN earlier this week. “There’s a lot…
But for all the ways Chicago represents Democratic ideals, critics say it has also exemplified the party’s failings and divisions. Looming large over the upcoming Democratic National Convention is the spectre of an earlier convention in Chicago that ended in unrest and violence. In 1968, the Democratic Party was facing questions about police violence, racial inequality and an unpopular overseas war, just as it is today. Then, as now, a turbulent election season was unfolding. Still, the party assembled in Chicago for its 1968 Democratic National Convention. But the Democrats were in turmoil. Less than three months prior, the assassination…
A New York man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his twin sister in New Jersey on Thursday, prosecutors said. A report of the shooting on Hickory Street in Teaneck came in around 8 a.m. When police arrived at the home, they found 26-year-old Naomi Hagley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, prosecutors said. Hagley was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive. Jonathan Hagley, Naomi’s twin brother, was arrested and charged with murder, weapon possession, and obstructing justice, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said. Investigators were able to find Jonathan Hagley several blocks from…
Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson concluded a four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday, during which he announced a $15.5 million investment and engaged with key energy stakeholders to discuss Power Africa’s initiatives in-country. The visit underscores the U.S. commitment to supporting the DRC’s efforts to strengthen its energy sector and enhance sustainable electricity access. A U.S. government-led partnership, Power Africa harnesses the collective resources of public and private sectors to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Leveraging 12 U.S. government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the initiative brings to bear…
Timaya, Alpha P, Olamide and Phyno LyricsAs the fifth track on Timaya’s Gladiator album, Treasure showcases the collaboration of Alpha P, Olamide, and Phyno, explore Treasure lyrics below.Gladiator Album Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Free’ Lyrics by TimayaTimaya, Alpha P, Olamide & Phyno – Treasure LyricsEh yo BadManSemziJames BondOh my GodGirl you don spark up my fireO baby tell me what’s the standardHmmm hmmmYou put bullet for my heartHmmm hmmmAnd for your love I be die hardShe make a man goHmmm hmmm hmmmGirl you are my treasureHmmm hmmm hmmmNow you get me going non stopHmmm hmmm hmmmMany many things I go display…
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been dealing with a hip injury in recent days. Per Dan Hayes of The Athletic on X, there’s no structural damage, but the club is going to place him on the 10-day injured list anyway. Hayes adds that infielder Edouard Julien is on his way to join the team, presumably as the corresponding move.Buxton hasn’t played for Minnesota since Monday. He departed that game with right hip discomfort. He was sent for an MRI but it came back clean, per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic on X. However, he has been kept out of the lineup due to…
Montreal, Canada – The United States has faced widespread condemnation this week for authorising the sale of more than $20bn in additional weapons to Israel as the top US ally wages war in the Gaza Strip. But while the newly approved arms transfer has renewed global scrutiny of Washington’s unwavering support for Israel, in Canada, the announcement on Tuesday drew attention for a different reason. That’s because more than $60m worth of munitions will be manufactured by a weapons company in Canada as part of that sale. Canadian lawyers, rights advocates and other experts say this raises serious questions about…