Braves reliever A.J. Minter is headed for surgery to address a left hip issue, manager Brian Snitker told reporters, via Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Snitker did not know whether the procedure will end Minter’s season, but that at least seems in question with less than two months to play.Atlanta placed the southpaw on the 15-day injured list on Monday. It was the second time this year that a left hip problem had shelved him. Minter missed a month between the end of May and beginning of July. He pitched for six weeks before the injury required another shutdown. Minter…
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As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fighting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s forces were advancing in the Russian region of Kursk with Kyiv claiming control of at least 1,000 square kilometres (386sq miles) of Russia. Ukraine said the week-old offensive was creating a strategic buffer zone to protect its border areas from Russian attacks. Moscow said the area under Ukraine’s control was about half that claimed by Kyiv and that it had thwarted their attempts to push deeper into five areas in the Kursk region. Ukraine…
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and later charmed audiences in her son’s tear-jerker “The Notebook,” has died. She was 94. Rowlands’ death was confirmed Wednesday by representatives for her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes. He revealed earlier this year that his mother had Alzheimer’s disease. Operating outside the studio system, the husband-and-wife team of John Cassavetes and Rowlands created indelible portraits of working-class strivers and small-timers in such films as “A Woman Under the…
HOUSTON, USA – Shell Offshore Inc., (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) on a ‘waterflood’ project at its Vito asset in the US Gulf of Mexico. Water will be injected into the reservoir formation to displace additional oil. The process is due to begin in 2027 and is expected to significantly enhance volume capacity at the Vito field. “Over time, we’ve seen the benefits of waterflood as we look to fill our hubs in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Zoë Yujnovich, Shell Integrated Gas and Upstream director. “This investment will deliver additional high-margin, lower-carbon barrels from our…
In a meeting with the Ministry of Health’s top management, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debora Mlongi Barasa reaffirmed her dedication to advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), building on the progress initiated by her predecessor, Nakhumicha S. Wafula. Dr. Mlongo, accompanied by Principal Secretaries Mr. Harry Kimtai (Medical Services), Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki (Public Health and Professional Standards), and Director General of Health Dr Patrick Amoth expressed her commitment to working with technical and support teams to achieve the President’s UHC vision. The CS emphasized the need to strengthen community programs and ensure the availability of essential health commodities, particularly maternal…
The world is witnessing a surge in the prominence of African artists. This year alone, prominent names such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Rema are seen in the list of top musicians curated by Research 8020 Limited. Similarly, Spotify’s spotlight on emerging Southern African talents like Sykes, Ggoldie, and Thakzin further solidifies how the region’s music has evolved vibrantly and spread into the world.This rise in prominence is not confined to music alone. African artists are increasingly making their mark in the video game industry, which is traditionally dominated by other forms of entertainment. Just as the Thimbles game subtly…
The ongoing saga involving where Brandon Aiyuk will play next season has been one of the hottest topics of training camp, and just about every media personality has given their two cents. But one Fox Sports broadcaster made a stark comparison that can’t be ignored. In one of the latest episodes of “The Herd,” host Colin Cowherd had an honest take on Aiyuk’s options on going to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers or staying with the San Francisco 49ers. “You’re going to get open more often and win more games in San Francisco, [but] you’re going to get more money…
Marawi, Philippines – Maisara Dandamun-Latiph’s office sits on a hill overlooking the ruins of Marawi, the southern Philippine city that was destroyed during a five-month battle with hardline fighters linked to the ISIL (ISIS) group in 2017. Dandamun-Latiph was named chairperson of the Marawi Compensation Board in 2023, after years of promises to rebuild the city came to nothing. Now, Marawi residents are finally beginning to receive payouts, in a compensation process that also must navigate a frayed and fragile trust. “We want the people to be on board with us,” Dandamun-Latiph told Al Jazeera. “The people deserve nothing less…
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned effective immediately, the head of the prestigious New York university announced in a message to the university community on Wednesday. Columbia’s upper Manhattan campus was at the center of a protest movement connected to the Israel-Hamas war that swept college campuses nationwide with thousands arrested and end-of-year graduation ceremonies disrupted. In her statement, she acknowledged those protests factored into her decision. “This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in the community,” Shafik wrote. “Over the summer, I have been able to reflect and have decided that…
By Caribbean News Global contributor CASTRIES, St Lucia – Preparations for Saint Lucia’s biggest cultural festival – Jounen Kwéyòl – are at an advanced stage, says the Folk Research Centre, (FRC). The 40th observance will be celebrated in three communities – Dennery, in the East – Mon Repos, in the East – Anse La Raye, in the West – on October 27, 2024. “Creole Heritage Month will begin with a September 15 launch at the Bexon playing field. A church service in Kwéyòl will open the celebrations. At the launch, the Bexon playing field will host a mini Jounen Kwéyòl…