Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Klay Thompson walked into Tuesday’s Bay Area homecoming calling it “just another regular season game” that he wants to win. He came away from the game filled with gratitude. And why wouldn’t he? He’s human, after all. The Warriors went above and beyond in celebrating the legacy left behind by one of their greatest sons. Before the game, nearly 400 Warriors employees lined up to greet him in the tunnel at Chase Center. After that, Thompson received the most epic tribute video you’ll ever see, which ended with thousands of fans waving their “Captain Klay hats” in honor of an avid sailor who plays basketball…

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Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as US Secretary of State Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office.United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to strengthen support for Ukraine before the end of Joe Biden’s presidency in January. The top US diplomat made the promise during a visit to Brussels on Wednesday, amid ongoing uncertainty over the stance of President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine’s conflict with Russia and the wider NATO alliance. Shortly before Blinken spoke, Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Kyiv for the first time in months. The outgoing…

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A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx Tuesday has led to the suspension of all Amtrak service between NY Penn Station and New Haven through at least midday Wednesday, according to the transit agency. A transformer fire burning near Bronxdale and Sacket avenues in the Parkchester neighborhood was sparked around 3 p.m. Plumes of black smoke could be seen pouring into the sky and making the tracks impassable for trains. Amtrak also stated a brush fire had broken out in the same area, though it was not clear which blaze started first, or if one led…

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In celebration of Max Romeo’s 80th birthday, Gorgon Records is reissuing Every Man Ought to Know, a landmark album first released in 1974 that remains a pivotal piece in the history of reggae music. Slated for release on November 22, this reissue brings the classic album to the digital sphere for the first time, offering fans old and new a rare glimpse into the formative years of roots reggae. Produced by legendary Bunny “Striker” Lee and mixed at the iconic King Tubby’s studio, Every Man Ought to Know is known for its raw and earnest portrayal of societal challenges through…

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Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, has appointed Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe as finance minister, marking a pivotal start for his administration. Analysts attribute Boko’s surprise election victory to growing economic grievances, particularly among young Batswana, amid the country’s economic downturn. Gaolathe faces the urgent task of addressing Gaborone’s economic slowdown, with growth expected to dip to 1% this year due to decreased diamond production. Acknowledging the country’s financial strain, Boko emphasized the significant challenge ahead, describing it as “choppy and turbulent waters.” In other key appointments, Boko named an opposition health minister and an independent lawmaker as deputy minister of…

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Afrobeats superstar Davido and Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus have put their differences aside, bringing an end to their highly publicized feud.The reconciliation occurred at Pastor Tobi Adeboyega’s birthday celebration in London, where the two were spotted interacting amicably. A video shared by Eniola Badmus on Instagram shows her and Davido chatting and shaking hands, sparking excitement among fans.The clip, captured during Pastor Adeboyega’s birthday bash, features prominent attendees, including Nkechi Blessing and Ubi Franklin. However, the highlight of the event was undoubtedly the reconciliation between Davido and Eniola Badmus.Eniola Badmus captioned the post: “A night in London with @tobiadegboyega_ happy…

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a heater to start the 2024-25 NBA season, moving to 12-0 with a 119-116 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday behind 36 points from Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell and the Cavaliers have been an offensive juggernaut so far this season, averaging an NBA-best 122.4 points-per-game. Mitchell has been superb so far, but he hasn’t been alone with Cleveland also getting healthy contributions from Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. The Cavaliers haven’t made it past the Eastern Conference semifinals since the end of the second LeBron James era, but history suggests this team is on track…

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Trump must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of the 15 executive departments that make up the cabinet.United States President-elect Donald Trump has started selecting his cabinet and other senior administration officials after his election victory on November 5. Trump must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of the executive departments that make up his cabinet. The US cabinet consists of 15 federal agencies, each led by an appointed secretary. Along with the vice president, these officials advise the president and implement policies. These appointments require Senate confirmation, and typically, these votes occur shortly after the president’s inauguration,…

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Donald Trump’s election victory created a profound conundrum for the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York. Can he go ahead and sentence the president-elect, or would doing so potentially get in the way of Trump’s constitutional responsibility to lead the nation? Court documents made public Tuesday revealed that Judge Juan M. Merchan has effectively put the case on hold until at least Nov. 19 while he and the lawyers on both sides weigh in on what should happen next. Trump’s sentencing had been tentatively scheduled for Nov. 26. Trump’s lawyers are urging Merchan to act “in the interests of justice” and…

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