Army says conclusions of its probe into the deaths of the captives suggest an Israeli air strike likely killed them in November.After denials for months, the Israeli military says there is a “high probability” its air strike was responsible for the deaths of three Israeli captives in Gaza in November. The military on Sunday said it was unaware the captives were present in a tunnel in the Palestinian territory when they launched the attack on November 10, 2023. The bodies of the three captives – Corporal Nik Beizer, Sergeant Ron Sherman and French-Israeli national Elia Toledano – were recovered on…
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City Council members are calling on the interim NYPD commissioner to look over the department’s misconduct rules following a report that penalties for officer misconduct were lowered in recent days. THE CITY reported that outgoing Commissioner Edward Caban watered down the penalties for police misconduct and abuses just three days before he resigned amid a federal investigation. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Public Safety Committee Chair Yusef Salaam issued a statement over the weekend calling for a review of those policies by Tom Donlon, the newly appointed interim commissioner. “The Council enacted the creation of a disciplinary matrix with…
Nigerian singer Slimcase has expressed his admiration for Wizkid by recreating the music video for the superstar’s hit song Essence.Slimcase shared the tribute video on his Instagram page, highlighting the song’s achievements. This includes its nomination for Best Global Music Performance at the 64th annual Grammy Awards.In the post, Slimcase praised Wizkid’s fourth studio album, Made In Lagos, and noted that Essence was the first Nigerian sound to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200. Also, he described the song as a “classic” that remains popular to this day.Additionally, Wizkid took notice of the tribute and reposted Slimcase’s…
If you roster Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua or Tua Tagovailoa (or God forbid, all three) then you’re fantasy football season is off to a rough start. Sorry to say, it’s going to get rougher as all three are going to be out long-term with injuries, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.Sunday morning, Rapoport reported that McCaffrey’s injured reserve stint – which requires four games to be sat out – could last longer. “My understanding is, Christian McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendinitis, described to me as ‘frustrating and difficult,'” Rapaport told the NFL Network crew. “Difficult to run, certainly difficult to…
Jafar Hassan has been named Jordan’s new prime minister by the king after last week’s parliamentary elections.Jordan’s King Abdullah II has accepted the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh after last week’s parliamentary elections were dominated by frustration over Israel’s war on Gaza. Khasawneh, a 55-year-old veteran diplomat, had led the government since October 2020. The king designated Jafar Hassan, a technocrat and former planning minister currently serving as the king’s head of office, in his place. A royal palace statement said King Abdullah had ordered the government to remain in a caretaker capacity until the…
Thirty-eight Burundi military officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a comprehensive training on civilian protection and complying with human rights and International Humanitarian Law. The five-day training conducted in Jowhar, north of Mogadishu, was jointly organised by the ATMIS Protection, Human Rights and Gender (PHRG) Cluster and the Civilian Sector Coordination Unit. The objective was to enhance the capacity of officers in protecting vulnerable groups, including women and children, during combat operations. “When we have operations, it’s important that our troops protect civilians and their human rights and of course respect the principles…
Nigerian music sensation Seyi Vibez has parted ways with his record label boss, Dapper, signaling the start of his independent music journey. This development comes amidst speculation about a rift between the two.According to recent findings, Seyi Vibez has unfollowed Dapper on Instagram and updated his bio to read “Independent artist.” However, Dapper still follows Seyi Vibez on the platform, indicating a potentially one-sided separation.Meanwhile, Seyi Vibez’s decision to go independent follows his rise to fame with the 2020 hit single Double Chance. Also, he recently collaborated with Ayra Starr on her album The Year I Turn 21, despite rumored…
Sep 14, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images After taking two straight in Arizona and four of five during their current road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers can start penciling in the day they will likely clinch the National League Central. It could happen as early as next week at home. Milwaukee (86-62), which has an 11-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the division entering play Sunday, is also now within just…
Bisan Owda, a young Palestinian journalist, activist and filmmaker from Gaza, deserves the highest accolades for the excellent work she has done in the past 11 months to expose the realities of Israel’s genocidal war on her people. From the very beginning, she has been a reliable, informative and trustworthy voice from the ground in a conflict that killed more journalists than any other in recent memory. At significant personal risk, she reports on the plight of the tens of thousands of children who have become orphans in Gaza. She sheds light on the extensive destruction wrought by the advanced…
The Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the summer locking down their current rotation, with Donovan Mitchell’s future the franchise’s biggest win of the summer. Outside of JT Thor, who joins the Cavaliers on a two-way contract, the front office has decided to run things back with the roster that made it to the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. By committing to their current rotation, the Cavaliers entrust that Kenny Atkinson’s coaching methods can help take the team and its players to another level. One player who could benefit is Isaac Okoro, who, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, has agreed to a…