Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul, has flung himself into British politics in recent weeks, using his social media platform X to attack and spread misinformation about Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other members of the Labour government.In a series of vitriolic posts to his 211 million followers in recent days, Mr. Musk has falsely accused Mr. Starmer and other Labour Party lawmakers of enabling Britain’s so-called grooming gangs. The phrase refers to a decade-old scandal involving a series of child sex abuse cases in which girls were assaulted and raped by gangs of men in several towns and cities.…
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The Rangers placed left winger Chris Kreider on injured reserve Tuesday, reports Larry Brooks of the New York Post. The move is retroactive to his last appearance on Saturday against the Capitals. It rules him out for their next three contests with an upper-body injury, including Tuesday’s game against the Stars and Thursday’s rivalry matchup with the Devils. They now have an open roster spot, which, as Brooks notes, could go to winger Matt Rempe after he was sent down Monday to make room for waiver claim Arthur Kaliyev.As Colin Stephenson of Newsday points out, doing so would mean Rempe serves the final…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will resign in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal Party’s miserable pre-election polling numbers. Trudeau, the 53-year-old son of Pierre Trudeau, one of Canada’s most famous prime ministers, became deeply unpopular with voters over a range of issues, including the soaring cost of food and housing, as well as surging immigration. He also was unable to recover after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers, resigned from the Cabinet last month. Trudeau said on Monday he would stay…
NEW YORK CITY – Blizzard . . . or bust in NYC? JUMP TO: AMERICAN MODEL l EUROPEAN MODEL l MIKE WOODS Forecast models showing a major snowstorm for the New York City area this weekend have been making the rounds on social media. But in reality, that’s only one model. At the same time, another model shows snow, but in a lighter form. Here’s what both models, and FOX 5 NY’s Mike Woods, are saying about this weekend. About the two models In the U.S., the two most popular models you’ll see mentioned on social media are the Global…
BASSETERRE, St Kitts – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) hereby advises that pursuant to its powers under Part IX, Section 114 of the Banking Act, 2015 of Saint Lucia (No 3 of 2015), it has appointed Niguel Streete as the official administrator for Financial Investment and Consultancy Services Limited (FICS) effective Monday, 6 January 2025. This action was taken in consultation and collaboration with the board of directors and Management of FICS. In his capacity as official administrator, Streete has now assumed responsibility for the management and operations of FICS. FICS remains open to serve its customers and the wider public. It…
Ethiopia is evacuating thousands from the Afar region due to potential volcanic activity at Mount Dofen, which has shown steam eruptions since Thursday, January 2. The long-dormant volcano’s activity has caused significant damage, including volcanic mudflows that cracked major roads and destroyed properties. The evacuations, described as precautionary, aim to safeguard residents by relocating them to safer areas. Despite fears of an eruption, geophysics expert Atalay Ayele noted that steam activity does not guarantee a full-scale eruption. Afar, known for its harsh climate and seismic activity, has a history of volcanic eruptions, droughts, and floods, which have repeatedly displaced communities.…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Ololade Asake has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the music industry, becoming the artist with the most certified songs and albums in Nigeria. This remarkable feat solidifies Asake’s position as one of the country’s most successful artists.Asake’s unique sound, which blends Afrobeats, hip-hop, and other genres, has captivated audiences and earned him a loyal fan base. His album Mr Money With The Vibe has been certified 7x Platinum, with over 350,000 units sold, demonstrating the album’s massive success and Asake’s growing popularity.Other notable certifications include Lonely At The Top (7x Platinum, 700,000 units), Bandana (5x Platinum,…
At a gala dinner held soon after South Africa’s most contested election since the end of apartheid, a singer reminded the gathered politicians how to do their jobs.“I want to implore you to think of the people of this country, and to think about why you have been chosen,” the singer, Thandiswa Mazwai, told the political elite at the June gala, put on by the Independent Electoral Commission in Johannesburg to mark the release of the vote’s final results.Many of those listening were members of the African National Congress, the long-governing party that had just suffered stinging losses at the…
Whispers emerged in December suggesting that the New Orleans Saints could move on from quarterback Derek Carr during the upcoming offseason. Carr spoke with Katherine Terrell of ESPN on Monday and shared he “wouldn’t take a pay cut” to stay with the Saints after he received a four-year, $150M deal with $100M in total guarantees from New Orleans in March 2023. “Would I restructure? Absolutely,” Carr explained. “I’ll always help the team that way. But there’s some things that you put out there that you earned. Even in some cases it could be even worse, but I felt confident when I signed it that this would give the team…
Living on a UK migrant barge, an asylum seeker battles depression through running while awaiting an asylum decision.Salah, a Somali asylum seeker in his mid-twenties, lives on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, United Kingdom, alongside 411 other men. As he waits for a Home Office interview, his small, shared room becomes a battleground for depression. To cope, Salah starts running and joins a local club, which offers him a brief respite from isolation. He also volunteers at a youth centre, where he learns that the UK isn’t what he expected. When his interview appointment finally arrives, Salah’s future hangs…