Law enforcement officials released enhanced images Monday as they seek to identify one of the as yet unknown victims whose remains were found along a coastal highway in New York’s Long Island more than a decade ago, a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings. Suffolk County officials shared forensic reconstruction images as well as informational flyers regarding the so-called “Asian Doe,” a biological male who was wearing women’s clothing and possibly identified as female at the time of his death. He may have been a sex worker. The victim was between 18 and 23 years old and…
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By Jason Crawford, Regional Manager, New Southern Energy Kenya Global demand for renewable energy sources including solar, biogas and other green energy sources is expected to rise, as the world adapts to climate changes and the need for sustainability. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, by 2030, renewable energy will account for 65% of the $7.7 trillion in power investment in this sector. Kenya is part of this boom with a vibrant and competitive solar energy industry accelerating access to renewable energy. Over the last decade, the solar energy sector in Kenya witnessed significant growth in capacity. Starting at a…
It was good news for Chelsea supporters both on and off the pitch after the trio of Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and, Malo Gusto have all returned to training after the missing the victory over Bournemouth due to injury.Sky Sports News confirmed the news on its official website on Monday, September 16, 2024. According to the video released, Chelsea-s captain, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Malo Guusto have returned from injury to join with the rest of the squad ahead of the trip against West Ham United.Chelsea have enjoyed the full fitness of all of its…
Following the Ravens’ 27-20 Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, they needed to bounce back and had a good opportunity to do just that against the Las Vegas Raiders.That is not how things played out, though. Baltimore let a 23-13 fourth-quarter lead slip away, eventually suffering its second straight loss (26-23) and falling to 0-2.While starting the season 0-2 is not ideal, there is still plenty of season left to turn things around and get back to the postseason. Unfortunately for the Ravens, that’s something they have yet to do. According to NFL Research, Baltimore, which is now 0-2…
Keir Starmer’s meeting with the far-right premier in Rome branded ‘disturbing’.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, in Rome to discuss ways of tackling irregular immigration. Before the meeting on Monday, the United Kingdom’s premier said he wanted to “understand” the “dramatic reduction” in migrant arrival numbers in Italy. The visit with the far-right Italian leader has attracted criticism from members of Starmer’s left-leaning Labour Party. Starmer also visited a national immigration coordination centre with Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi. Since Labour won elections in July, Starmer has promised to fight illegal immigration despite…
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News. Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here.As New Yorkers continue to die of opioid overdoses, Gov. Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to declare a public health emergency, frustrating advocates and providers who believe the move could accelerate efforts to mitigate the crisis.During a meeting Friday of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board — which is tasked with making recommendations for the allocation of money from settlements with the pharmaceutical companies that drove the crisis — many members expressed dismay over the…
By Linda Hohnholz Seychelles is gearing up to make a lasting impression at the IFTM Top Resa, France’s premier international tourism trade fair, taking place from September 17 to 19. The 115-island destination will captivate travel industry professionals and visitors from France and neighbouring Benelux countries, showcasing its unique charm at the Porte de Versailles in Paris. A high-profile delegation, led by Sherin Francis, principal secretary for tourism, will represent Seychelles at the event. Joining her will be Mrs. Bernadette Willemin, Director General of Destination Marketing, along with the Tourism Seychelles team based in France. The Seychelles contingent will also include key local trade…
The Second Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission kicked off this morning at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala and will run from Monday September 16th to Thursday September 19th 2024. Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Mozambique as the second session of the Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) kicked off today. The JPC, established in 1987 and reinforced in 2018 with a cooperation framework signed in Maputo, aims to enhance cooperation in various sectors. Kabonero noted that the commission is built on the strong…
Nigerian singer Portable has addressed the controversy surrounding his altercation with a preacher outside his bar in Sango, Ogun State. On September 16, 2024, Portable took to Instagram to explain his actions, stating that the preacher’s behavior was suspicious and alarming.According to Portable, weeks prior to the incident, someone disguised as a pastor had attacked his sister, leading him to believe the preacher was part of a setup. “He was not a man of God… The way he acted was why I slapped him,” Portable said, apologizing for his actions.Meanwhile, the incident, captured on Instagram Live on September 9, 2024,…
Eamonn Holmes has reportedly returned to the UK after a luxury Mediterranean cruise with his girlfriend Katie Alexander.The GB News and former GMTV presenter is now back to reality and could be set for divorce proceedings, with Metro reporting that his ex, Ruth Langsford, has hired a lawyer. Holmes married Langsford in 2010 and they have a son, Jack. Holmes was pictured at Heathrow Airport on Monday with Alexander and another recent companion, his wheelchair. The pictures showed the health issues that Holmes is continuing to face as he prepares to return to GB News as their main breakfast show anchor.Eamonn Holmes standing…