The Israeli military hit areas south of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, shortly after issuing evacuation orders. It claimed the attacks were aimed at Hezbollah strongholds on Thursday, as it has in the past, but the increasing number of raids have killed hundreds of civilians and displaced tens of thousands. A plume of grey smoke rose over the area after the latest attacks. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israel launched a “violent” attack on the Ghobeiry area, which came under the latest evacuation orders, hitting near Rawdat al-Shahidain. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s Arabic language spokesman, published the details of…
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Aaron Rodgers’ stint with the New York Jets could still extend beyond this season — despite plenty of losses and disappointments. The star quarterback, who’ll turn 41 on Dec. 2, previously said he’d like to play a few more years. And he insisted Wednesday that the Jets’ 3-7 start during a tumultuous season has not changed that stance. “Not really,” Rodgers said in the locker room after practice. “Not for the negative, no. Not really.” Rodgers was then asked by a reporter if he still wants to play next year. “I think so, yeah,” the four-time NFL MVP said while…
Reebok SA To Channel Proceeds From AKA’s SneAKA 2.0 To Kiernan Forbes Foundation. Reebok South Africa has announced a heartwarming gesture that will honor the late rapper AKA’s legacy. In a move that underscores AKA’s dedication to giving back to the community, all proceeds from the upcoming release of the SneAKA 2.0 will be donated directly to the Kiernan Forbes Foundation. Reebok SA To Channel Proceeds From AKA’s SneAKA 2.0 To Kiernan Forbes Foundation Set to drop on November 16th, the SneAKA 2.0 represents not just a stylish sneaker but a tribute to AKA’s passion for supporting youth development and…
It’s already becoming difficult for Victor Wembanyama to ever surprise anyone with his basketball brilliance. But on Wednesday night, he amazed the entire NBA community with a historic performance. The Spurs’ 139-130 win over the Wizards saw Wembanyama put up the best outing of his young career, and that’s saying something. The 2023 No. 1 pick scored 50 points, besting his previous career-high for a single game of 40. And while scoring 50 points would be impressive for any player at any age, at only 20, Wembanyama’s big game will go down in NBA history. Wembanyama now owns the following distinctions: …
British news outlet The Guardian also said it would stop posting on Elon Musk’s X, calling it a ‘toxic media platform’.Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has announced it will stop publishing its content on social media platform X, which it said had become a “disinformation network”. The social media giant, owned by Elon Musk, has become “an echo chamber” for “conspiracy theories and misinformation” whose reach multiplies due to the lack of effective moderation, the Barcelona-based newspaper said on Thursday. “Hatred of ethnic minorities, misogyny and racism” were among the viral posts “that violate human rights” but captured users’ attention and…
What the future of congestion pricing in New York City could look like — and how much it could cost drivers — may soon be revealed, as the governor is expected to make an announcement Thursday regarding the controversial plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who put the plan on “pause” back in June just weeks before it was supposed to take effect, will address a path forward on how to fund the MTA, according to a spokesperson. Hochul put the plan on hold because “a daily $15 toll was too much for hard-working New Yorkers in this economic climate,” the spokesperson said.…
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Detentions of counterfeit in the EU have reached new heights, with law enforcement authorities detaining 152 million fake articles in 2023, a 77 percent increase from the previous year. The estimated value of these counterfeit goods, seized at both EU borders and within the internal market, raised to EUR 3.4 billion, a 68 percent increase on 2022. A new edition of a joint report by the EUIPO and the European Commission, published today, highlights the urgent need for continued action against counterfeiters. The report is based on figures provided by police, customs and market surveillance authorities from EU Member…
5 SA Rappers Who Are Long Forgotten. The South African hip hop scene has always been a dynamic landscape, evolving through waves of trends, new faces, and cultural shifts. But within this ever-changing arena, some names have faded into the background, overshadowed by the newer generation’s rise. 5 SA Rappers Who Are Long Forgotten These artists—who once commanded attention and respect—are often left out of the conversation today, yet they laid the foundation for the genre’s growth in South Africa. Here’s a look back at five rappers who are long forgotten. Tuks (Tuks Senganga) Tuks is one of the pioneers…
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell keeps inching closer to the NBA’s elite. On Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, Mitchell took over in the fourth quarter. He scored 11 straight points in the game’s final three minutes, including a 26-foot, step-back, three-point jump shot with 1:18 remaining. He finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists on 42.9 percent shooting. Mitchell’s late scoring outburst helped the Cavaliers seal a 114-106 victory, improving to 13-0. According to Kevin Cooney of the Associated Press, Cleveland is the sixth team in NBA history to start 13-0. Mitchell has made…