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A-Reece Addresses His Rivals In “Kill The King: the mixtape.” A-Reece is back in the spotlight with his latest project, Kill The King, a mixtape that delivers a powerful and reflective response to his critics and rivals. Known for his lyrical prowess and deep, contemplative themes, A-Reece channels his experiences and frustrations into this eagerly anticipated release. A-Reece Addresses His In Rivals “Kill The King: the mixtape” Kill The King marks a bold statement from the artist, showcasing a fearless approach to addressing the challenges and conflicts he has faced within the music industry. The mixtape features a blend of…

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The Buffalo Bills dominated the Miami Dolphins 31-10 to kick off Week 2 on “Thursday Night Football.” However, a concussion suffered by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa cast a dark cloud over most of the contest.Here are five takeaways from the action:Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion prompts tough conversation Early in the second half, after a head-first collision with the chest of Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Tagovailoa fell to the turf in an all-too-familiar and terrifying position. Shortly after that, the Dolphins had ruled out their starting quarterback, who’d been diagnosed with yet another concussion. Fresh off signing a four-year, $212.4 million extension with…

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Ninety-six percent of union members vote to walk off the job at factories in Seattle and Portland.Boeing’s roughly 33,000 factory workers on the West Coast of the United States have voted overwhelmingly to strike in the latest blow for the beleaguered aircraft giant. Machinists at the company’s factories in Seattle and Portland, Oregon on Thursday voted to walk off the job from midnight after rejecting an offer of a 25 percent pay rise over four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said that 94.6 percent of its members voted to reject the pay deal and 96 percent…

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A 74-year-old Brooklyn man is dead, and troubling surveillance footage shows the hit-and-run driver responsible. According to police, the victim was crossing the street near Bay Ridge Avenue and Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge around 9 p.m. Wednesday when he was hit by a white SUV traveling northbound. Chilling surveillance footage shows the moment of impact, as bystanders watch in horror. The vehicle kept going after hitting the man, leaving him lying in the middle of the road. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. Police identified him as Segundo Reina-Gaon. Anyone with information is asked…

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The 2nd UK-Taiwan Semiconductor Dialogue took place on 6 September amid SEMCON Taiwan 2024, where the UK Pavilion showcased 24 British semiconductor businesses. TAIWAN / ENGLAND – The 2nd UK-Taiwan Semiconductor Dialogue took place in Taipei last Friday, 6 September amid SEMCON Taiwan 2024, where 24 British semiconductors businesses presented at the UK Pavilion. The two sides discussed the potential to expand cooperation on talent and skills, aiming to build on the existing UK-Taiwan Innovative Industries Programme. A joint skills programme could incorporate strengths from both sides to create a pipeline of talent for the global semiconductor industry, was co-chaired…

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The North London derby is one of the most anticipated matches in the Premier League due to the rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham.The Gunners will be heading to the White Hart Lane following their disappointing result against Brighton at the Emirates before the international break. Tottenham’s primary objective is to halt Arsenal’s title charge, while Arsenal is looking to pile the pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool.The match is expected to be a wild derby, with Arsenal’s recent form suggesting they’ll secure a huge three points. However, Tottenham’s desperation to compromise Arsenal’s title tilt and the hatred fueling the match…

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While most football fans were tuned in to the Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins NFL game on “Thursday Night Football,” they were missing out on some epic Week 3 college action.Only two games were played but they both had a significant impact on the 2024-25 season. Let’s get you caught up.Arizona State knocks off Texas State, hampers playoff chances for Group of Five candidateIt wasn’t the high-stakes matchup with major College Football Playoff implications everyone was anticipating for Week 3, but that’s what ASU’s upset of Texas State represented. Surprising as it may be, the Bobcats were favored against the Sun Devils…

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Tech billionaire’s comments prompt rebuke from Australian officials.Tech billionaire Elon Musk has branded the Australian government “fascists” over proposals to fine social media companies that fail to stop the spread of misinformation online. Under proposals by Australia’s centre-left Labor Party government, platforms could be fined up to 5 percent of global annual revenue if they allow the spread of content that is “reasonably verifiable as false, misleading or deceptive and reasonably likely to cause or contribute to serious harm”. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced the legislation on Thursday after a previous draft of the law was scrapped following backlash from…

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U.S. crude oil jumped more than 2% to close above $68 per barrel on Thursday after Hurricane Francine churned through the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. crude oil jumped more than 2% to close above $68 per barrel on Thursday after Hurricane Francine churned through the Gulf of Mexico, disrupting oil production before making landfall in Louisiana. Oil futures rose more than 2% in the previous session as the storm threatened supplies. Francine has since been downgraded to a tropical depression. More than 730,000 barrels per day of oil in the Gulf of Mexico is currently shut in, according to a…

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Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact but countries most impacted by the climate crisis are the least prepared Governments must do more to utilize universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and achieve a just transition, according to a new ILO report. GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Governments are failing to make full use of the powerful potential of social protection to counter the effects of the climate crisis and support a just transition, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report. The report also finds that those…

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