Handfuls of critics and analysts have called quarterback Aaron Rodgers a “distraction,” “selfish” and “self-centered” for a variety of reasons throughout his tenure with the New York Jets that began in April 2023.During a Tuesday appearance on New York sports radio station WFAN, Jets running back Breece Hall opened up about Rodgers’ reputation and his working relationship with the future Hall of Famer.”Just knowing how much he values his teammates and this brotherhood we have, you get a whole different outlook on him,” Hall said about Rodgers, as Ryan Chichester of Audacy shared. “Just being around him and knowing how…
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Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Marie Byamwungu fiddles with the overlong sleeves of her camouflage shirt, the military uniform hanging like a costume on her slight fame. But her lips curl back into a wry smile when the 20-year-old, whose real name we are not using for security reasons, describes fierce battles between her militia group and M23 rebels, who are in the middle of an insurgency in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). “I’ve seen heavy fighting, but I am proud. I can still go to fight,” she says, sitting in a paramilitary base some three…
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz defended his military record Tuesday amid attacks from Republicans led by his election rival, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, who has accused him of stolen valor. “I am damn proud of my service to this country,” Walz, the governor of Minnesota, said in Los Angeles during his first solo event on the campaign trail. Walz said he served in the National Guard for 24 years “for the same reason all my brothers and sisters in uniform do: We love this country.” He also addressed his GOP critics head-on in remarks at the American Federation of…
Mangrove Global and Bounty Rum have announced the winners of the UK’s first-ever Bounty Domino Tournament. Following three national heats in Glasgow, Manchester, and London, the final showdown occurred on Wednesday 24 July, at Dalston Rooftop in London.The event, supported by chef SavJointz, DJ Lightning, and the St. Lucian Association of London (1963), concluded with Holly Raffill and Becky Malik, known as the Scissor Sisters from Incipio Group in London, emerging victorious. Their prize is an exciting trip to Saint Lucia.Dave Marsland, brand ambassador for St Lucia Distillers, expressed excitement about the tournament, noting the successful blending of Saint Lucia’s…
An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off with news of a memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland giving Ethiopia access to the Port of Berbera and a stretch of coastline along the Gulf of Aden. According to Somaliland’s officials, Ethiopia agreed in exchange to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. The reaction in Mogadishu was apoplectic. The announcement immediately extinguished the glimmer of progress in talks between Somalia’s government in Mogadishu and the leadership…
Jay Jody Expresses Deep Gratitude Following “Shine O’clock” Album Support. Support. As the echoes of Jay Jody’s latest album, Shine “O’clock,” continue to resonate through speakers and playlists, the artist himself takes a moment to reflect on the journey. Jay Jody Expresses Deep Gratitude Following “Shine O’clock” Album Support With heartfelt appreciation, Jay Jody has reached out to his devoted fanbase, acknowledging their unwavering support and the profound impact it has had on his career. In a touching message, Jay Jody shared, “I’d just like to take this time out to thank all the people that pressed play on my…
Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the UK, with about 7,500 cases diagnosed each year. Sadly, more than 75 per cent of these cases are diagnosed at stage three or later, when the cancer has already spread into the abdomen or beyond, earning the disease the nickname “the silent killer”.Now a new study has stated that a quarter of women with the most deadly form of ovarian cancer – known as serous, meaning fast spreading – could have received an earlier diagnosis if they were tested and fast-tracked for specialist care.The analysis involved researchers looking at data…
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reportedly “intends to coach in 2025” and may be “interested” in joining the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles or New York Giants come January.Retired cornerback Asante Samuel played under Belichick with New England and believes Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones may already be planning for the departure of current Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy.”Jerry Jones, he loves his players, he treats them right,” Samuel said during a recent ESPN Radio appearance, as shared by Lauren Campbell of MassLive. “Something’s going on this year. And I think that leads to next year,…
Soldiers at base next to Cologne airport warned not to drink tap water.German authorities have sealed off a military base in Cologne as they investigate the potential contamination of the water supply. A German defence ministry spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that an investigation of suspected sabotage was under way at the Cologne-Wahn barracks. A warning has been issued to those at the base not to drink the tap water and to remain on site. The base, which sits next to Cologne airport, is home to the German Air Force office responsible for aircraft used for travel by Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
Authorities are looking for a 16-year-old girl who texted a family member that she had been kidnapped after she was seen entering a Brooklyn train station Tuesday afternoon, police say. The teenager was last seen entering the Pitkin Avenue-Van Siclen Avenue A and C line subway station in East New York just before 3 p.m. Police say about 10 minutes later, she texted a family member that two strange men had taken her. She apparently hasn’t been heard from since. Her name was not immediately released. Police released a surveillance image of the girl (above). Anyone with information is asked…