Back To The City Announces International Headliner For Upcoming Hip-hop Event. With the unveiling of this year’s Back To The City lineup, fans have been buzzing with mixed feelings, as A-Reece‘s name is notably absent from the roster. Back To The City Announces International Headliner For Upcoming Hip-hop Event But there’s a silver lining to the excitement: this year’s Back To The City festival has secured an international headliner that’s sure to light up the event. Benny The Butcher is set to headline, bringing his renowned talent to the heart of Jozi. As a cornerstone of the hip-hop scene, this…
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New York averaged 3.5 yards per play as Daniel Jones went 22-of-42 for 186 yards and a pair of interceptions (including a pick-six) against a Vikings defense that tied for the NFL’s second-worst turnover differential (-12) in 2023. Games like that cost head coaches and quarterbacks their jobs, which is why the Giants will pull out all the stops to avoid an 0-2 start. Washington opened its regular season with a 37-20 loss to Tampa Bay by allowing Baker Mayfield to throw for 289 yards and four touchdowns. The Commanders gave up a league-worst 262.2 yards per game to opposing quarterbacks last…
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump met face to face for the first time in Tuesday’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. During the debate, they exchanged various accusations; here, we fact-check the candidates’ claims. Harris ‘wouldn’t even meet’ Netanyahu Trump: Harris “wouldn’t even meet with” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “when he went to Congress to make a very important speech. She refused to be there because she was at a sorority party of hers.” Half true. This needs context. Harris did skip Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of the US Congress on July 24. She was busy making…
An estimated $800 million Mega Millions jackpot that ranks as the seventh-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history was up for grabs Tuesday night. Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday’s drawing: 1, 2, 16, 24, 66, 6 and a Megaplier of 4x. If won, the $800 million prize would come with a $404.2 million lump-sum cash option. The last time someone won the game’s top prize was on June 4 when a winning ticket worth $552 million was sold in Illinois. The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever, worth $$1.58 billion, was sold on Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida. Despite the big money pot, the prize is…
A-Reece’s Single ‘Str8 To Hell’ Soars On Spotify 5 Days After Release. A-Reece’s latest single, “Str8 To Hell,” has taken Spotify by storm, securing an impressive spot on the platform’s charts just five days after its release. Known for his raw, expressive style and thought-provoking lyrics, A-Reece has once again captivated listeners with this new track, which showcases his braggadocious nature. A-Reece’s Single ‘Str8 To Hell’ Soars On Spotify 5 Days After Release In a thrilling twist, A-Reece took to social media for an unexpected release, unveiling his latest track and setting off a whirlwind of excitement among his dedicated…
Jacob deGrom is set to make his season debut on Friday. The Rangers announced that the two-time Cy Young winner will start that evening’s game in Seattle. It will be his first major league appearance since April 2023. deGrom underwent Tommy John surgery last June.While deGrom’s return comes too late to give Texas any hope of a playoff push, it’s part of what should be a very exciting series. The Rangers will turn to top prospect Kumar Rocker for his MLB debut in Thursday’s opener. deGrom goes the following night. Manager Bruce Bochy told the beat that Max Scherzer will be reinstated…
In their first presidential debate, former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both accused each other of fuelling division in America. The candidates quickly dived into contentious issues, from migration and fracking to Israel’s war on Gaza, but there were no groans or rapturous applause as the pair spoke without a live audience at the National Constitution Center (NCC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Around the country, though, millions of Americans watched on from their living rooms or watch parties in bars and clubs, while outside the official debate venue in Philadelphia, protesters called for Harris to earn…
Someone in Texas won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot after matching all six numbers drawn Tuesday night. The winning numbers drawn were: 1, 2, 16, 24, 66, 6 and a Megaplier of 4x. Lottery officials said the winning ticket was sold at Murphy USA 8848 in Sugar Land, Texas. This jackpot ranked as the seventh-largest in the game’s history, the winner takes an estimated prize of $800 million, $404.2 million cash. In addition to the jackpot-winning ticket, four tickets matched the five white balls to win the game’s $1 million second-tier prize, sold in California, Florida, New York and Washington,…
Bridgetown, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting the 2024 Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) Chief Risk Officers (CRO) Forum which opened on September 9, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados, bringing together over 20 senior risk management professionals for intensive consultation. The two-day event provides a unique platform for the CROs to share strategies for supporting the long-term sustainability of their institutions through collective expertise and strategic dialogue. The agenda is focused on advancing risk management practices, fostering knowledge-sharing, and enhancing dialogue among participating institutions. The sessions cover critical topics such as recent developments in climate risk, public and private sector…
Emtee Speaks Out Against Diss Tracks: “I’m a Hit Maker, Not a Backpack Cypher Rapper.” Amid the ongoing buzz in the South African hip-hop scene following Big Zulu’s controversial “200 Bars” diss track, one of the country’s most notable artists, Emtee, has made it clear where he stands on the subject of diss tracks. Emtee Speaks Out Against Diss Tracks: “I’m a Hit Maker, Not a Backpack Cypher Rapper” As many artists either responded to or refrained from Big Zulu’s lyrical shots, Emtee took to social media to express his thoughts on the matter, stamping his position as an artist…