The Twins will officially activate shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s game with the Reds. Outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will be optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.It has been over two months since Correa last appeared in Minnesota’s lineup, as the three-time All-Star has been sidelined by plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Correa played through a similar injury in his left foot last season and (not coincidentally) struggled through the worst full season of his 10 years in the majors, so both the shortstop and the Twins seemed intent on letting Correa fully…
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Oostduinkerke, Belgium – A few hours after dawn one late July morning, the sound of Gregory Debruyne’s horse Kelly trotting through the verdant lanes of Oostduinkerke echoes through the quaint coastal village in west Belgium. Pulling a cart filled with fishing gear and equipment to sift shrimps, Kelly – a brown Belgian draught horse – and Debruyne are heading towards the sandy shores of the North Sea to go shrimp fishing. Debruyne is a Belgian horseback shrimp fisherman in Oostduinkerke – the last place in the world where this centuries-old practice of catching shrimp using horses rather than boats continues.…
A 17-year-old accused of driving the wrong-way down the Henry Hudson Parkway and causing a crash that killed a man and his cousin the day before he was set to marry his fiance has finally been arrested, police announced Friday. The teen driver was nabbed three weeks after the fiery crash that killed Kirk Walker, 38, and his cousin Robert McLaurin, 40. The two men were traveling in the northbound lanes near West 165th Street around 2:20 a.m. Saturday when they were struck head-on by a pickup truck. They were rushed to the hospital but neither survived their injuries. The…
Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has pledged the organisation’s support unwavering support to the affected people. During the visit to Maiduguri, Dr Mulombo visited the Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, the Government officials at the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation&Resettlement, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Internal Persons Displaced Camps (IDPs) where he reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting Borno in…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has responded to critics who accused him of insulting those who helped him succeed in the music industry. Portable, who recently welcomed a baby girl with actress Ashabi Simple, vehemently denied insulting Olamide and Skepta, who provided him with platforms to shine.In an episode of the Echo Room podcast, Portable acknowledged past misunderstandings with Olamide but emphasized the rapper’s continued support. He said, “Baddo na person, I have offended him several times, but he still helps me!” Also, he questioned whether he had ever insulted Olamide or Skepta, highlighting their consistent support despite…
While warming up before a simulated game on Friday, Tyler Glasnow felt “discomfort” in his right arm, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told the Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett and other reporters. Glasnow will undergo testing this weekend to see if any structural issues are present, and “I just know we’re going to re-assess and see how he feels over the coming days, see where we can pick up throwing again,” Roberts said.Even in the best-case scenario of a clean MRI, there’s still plenty of uncertainty over what this setback means for Glasnow’s chances of a return. The regular season ends just over…
It is the second such exchange since Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6.Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war from each side, both countries confirmed, with the United Arab Emirates acting as an intermediary. The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that it swapped 103 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal number of Russian POWs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “Our people are home.” The exchange of a total of 206 prisoners was facilitated in the UAE’s eighth such mediation, the Gulf nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a…
Walgreens has agreed to pay $106 million to settle lawsuits that alleged the pharmacy chain submitted false payment claims with government health care programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The settlement announced on Friday resolves whistleblower lawsuits filed by the U.S Justice Department in New Mexico, Texas and Florida on behalf of three people who had worked in Walgreens’ pharmacy operation. The pharmacy chain was accused of submitting false payment claims to Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs between 2009 and 2020 for prescriptions that were processed but never picked up. Settlement documents say Walgreens cooperated in…
Transsion is in the throes of a major push into other emerging markets as it battles with growing competition from Chinese rivals and legal pressure over alleged intellectual property violations. Nicknamed the “King of Africa” for its dominance of the continent’s smartphone market, the company got its start in a Nigerian market where founder and chief executive George Zhu began selling basic phones out of a backpack in 2006. The company also incorporates features tailored to the African market. Its phones promise long battery life to compensate for an intermittent electricity supply, greaseproof screens for sweaty climates and cameras designed…
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has caused a stir on social media with his latest update about his highly anticipated album. On Saturday, September 14, the international act shared a cryptic message on his social media platforms, leaving fans eager for more information.In a subsequent post, Wizkid addressed his female fans, hinting that the new album will feature more than five tracks. He playfully instructed them to prepare for track eight, saying, “Ladies, track 8 is strictly for your yansh, bend.”The seductive message has sparked excitement among fans, who are now eagerly awaiting the release of the album. Also, Wizkid’s teasing…