Second baseman Jose Altuve has effectively committed himself to the Houston Astros for the remainder of his career. Now he wants to see to it that one of his star teammates is similarly taken care of.Altuve publicly urged the Astros to work out a new contract with Alex Bregman ahead of the third baseman’s impending free agency. The star second baseman made it clear that he thinks Bregman will stay as long as the organization holds up its end of the bargain.“I don’t see any chances of him leaving,” Altuve said this week, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “That…
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.What are the positions of the two United States presidential nominees on immigration and is it a make-or-break topic on who will next sit in the White House? The Democrat’s Kamala Harris says she wants to fix a broken system. But Republican nominee Donald Trump says she is not up to the task, and says his strong stance and plan to carry out mass deportations is what is best for America. Is immigration policy a deciding factor for many Americans? What is the difference between the two candidates’…
September has been an unusually dry month. Only one day this month has Central Park recorded measurable rain, and that only added up to about a quarter inch. Three weeks into September we should be closing in on three inches of total rainfall, about 2.7 inches in all – almost 10 times what we’ve gotten so far. Central Park isn’t alone. From New Jersey to the Hudson Valley to Connecticut to Long Island, the entire area is running at least two inches below average rainfall this month. Month-to-date, 2024 is now our third-driest September. We haven’t seen a start to the…
On 19 September, with a view to holding consultations on cooperation with African countries, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh held a meeting with Director of the Sub-Saharan Africa Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Vaclav Prašil. During the consultations, the Czech diplomat was informed about Kyiv’s initiatives in the context of intensifying political dialogue, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation with African countries. In particular, Maksym Subkh briefed the Czech diplomat about the expansion of Ukraine’s diplomatic presence on the African continent.. For his part, Vaclav Prašil outlined current…
Renowned record producer Niphkeys has unveiled a captivating new single, Close To Me, featuring Zinoleesky and Bnxn. The track showcases Niphkeys’ exceptional production skills, combined with Zino and Bnxn’s unique vocal abilities.Bnxn takes center stage in on the track, delivering a powerful and emotive performance. Zinoleesky’s smooth flow and captivating vocals complement Bnxn’s delivery, creating a harmonious sound.The song’s production attests to Niphkeys’ mastery of his craft. The beat is infectious and the arrangement is perfectly balanced, allowing the artists’ vocals to shine.Close To Me is a collaboration that people have been eagerly anticipating. The combination of Niphkeys’ production, Zinoleesky’s…
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered an ankle injury in a 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Herbert didn’t practice on Wednesday, was limited on Thursday and sat out once again on Friday.Herbert told the media on Monday that he has a high ankle sprain. As far as whether he’ll be able to suit up Sunday against the 2-0 Pittsburgh Steelers, that’s currently up in the air.“It’s something that has yet to be decided,” Herbert said, per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. Herbert said he’s experiencing pain in the ankle when movement is involved, be it forward…
At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime.A senior United Nations official has told the Security Council that further violence between Israel and Iran-aligned groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon risked igniting a far more damaging conflict. “We risk seeing a conflagration that could dwarf even the devastation and suffering witnessed so far,” UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the 15-member council on Friday, which met about attacks this week on Hezbollah. “It is not too late to avoid such folly. There is still room…
The NYPD on Friday released body-worn camera footage from last weekend’s shooting at a Brooklyn subway station that started as a confrontation between police and an alleged fare-beater. Two police officers opened fire Sunday afternoon at a Brownsville stop after the man accused of skipping the station turnstile allegedly went after the cops with a knife. He was hit several times, as were two bystanders, a 49-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman. The 49-year-old man, identified as Gregory Delpeche, was hit in the head as he headed to work at Woodhull Hospital and remained in critical condition as of Tuesday,…
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has issued a proclamation to extend the special regular session of the 55th legislature for a period of one (1) week commencing Friday, September 20, 2024 and ending Thursday, September 26, 2024 to discuss and act upon critical national issues amongst which is the recast National Budget of the Republic of Liberia. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the proclamation is in accordance with Article 32(b) of the constitution of the Republic of Liberia, which provides that the President shall, on the President’s own initiative or upon receipt…
The promising Nigerian-American Afrobeats artist, E’Major, captivates audiences with his latest single, ‘Bolo’ produced by the renowned Masterkraft.LISTEN & STREAM ‘BOLO’ HEREE’Major’s musical style was labeled as eclectic due to his incorporation of a diverse range of influences such as Afrobeat, R&B, pop, hip-hop, highlife, contemporary gospel, and more. In this track Bolo, he even integrates elements of amapiano.This romantic anthem by E’Major explores the theme of love, as he expresses his devotion to the woman who brings him peace and pledges his retirement from his playboy ways.Bolo is a mid-tempo track infused with infectious beats and vibrant instrumentals, reminiscent…