Randy Mastro, Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial nominee to be New York City’s next top lawyer, withdrew his nomination Tuesday just days before the City Council was expected to vote it down — blaming a process that Mastro called “anything but fair.”A former deputy mayor and accomplished litigator, he sent a letter to Adams thanking him for the opportunity to serve as New York City’s corporation counsel but saying “it is not to be.”“Speaker [Adrienne] Adams has now made clear, by the way she permitted the Council to conduct its hearing on my nomination, that she intends to deny you the…
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MONTREAL, Canada – A global Call to Action for the accelerated, safe, and sustainable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies emerged at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its first ever event wholly dedicated to the topic. Themed “Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities,” the symposium has brought together 400 high-level government officials from 75 countries and representatives of the United Nations system and international aviation industry associations. World-leading manufacturers, operators and other cutting-edge innovators also participated to inform the development of a global vision and to share best practices and challenges. AAM comprises…
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation company owned by Elon Musk, has launched in Zimbabwe three months after it secured an operating license. However, the company will offer its services via a local partner – IMC Communications. According to the company’s website, Starlink’s hardware will cost $350 with a $50 monthly subscription. However, a cheaper option, called the “Starlink mini,” will be available for $200 and a $30 subscription. Unlike other African countries, where Starlink accepts payment in local currencies, Zimbabwean customers will be charged in US dollars. The company’s launch in Zimbabwe marks its continued expansion into Africa. Last month,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be hoping to end their international break on a winning note when they face Rwanda in their second qualifying game ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) 2025.The Super Eagles started their qualifying campaign on a winning note with an impressive 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo, Nigeria, on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The goals were scored by Victor Osimhen and a brace by Ademola Lookman.The interim coach of the Super Eagles team named a strong squad against Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He decided to stick with the same…
It has been more than three years since Adrian Peterson was sued for failing to pay off a massive debt, and a judge made a new ruling against the former Pro Bowl running back this week.On Monday, Peterson was ordered by a judge in Houston, Texas, to turn over assets in order to help pay off a debt that is estimated to be more than $12 million. According to documents that were obtained by USA TODAY Sports, a court-appointed receiver requested the order in July and stated that Peterson is “known to have numerous assets” at the former NFL star’s…
Fifty-four people are still missing, authorities say, as the typhoon threatens to bring destruction to the capital Hanoi.Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll from Asia’s worst storm this year reached 127. Landslides and floods triggered by the typhoon have killed at least 127 people in northern Vietnam and 54 others were missing, the disaster management agency said on Tuesday in its latest update on the situation. Most of the victims were killed in landslides and flash floods, the agency…
Police are looking for a man responsible for a lewd and hate-filled “ring and run” at a Long Island home that was caught on camera. The incident occurred just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at a home on Grohmans Lane in Plainview, according to police. A young man, believed to be around the age s 18-20, was seen on a doorbell camera video urinating on the doorstep and then ringing the doorbell while on a racist and antisemitic rant. The suspect stared directly into the doorbell camera and then took off running immediately after, police said. He was last seen…
The Portfolio Committee on Tourism today met with the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) to discuss the different tourism development programmes the two entities are implementing on behalf of the Department of Tourism. The NEF gave an update on the Transformation Fund, a funding initiative targeting tourism businesses in previously disadvantaged communities. The entity’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mzwamadoda Dayimani, explained that the partnership and co-funding arrangement between NEF and the department applies to all transactions supported under the programme. “The department funds through a grant, limited to R5 million per transaction and…
Nigerian singer-songwriter and dancer Qing Madi has responded to reports of her alleged N493 million payday for her concert in Uganda, seemingly denying the claim.In a post on her Instagram page, Qing Madi wrote, “If I were paid as much as she was paid, I would be acting nice, too,” hinting that the reported amount may be exaggerated.Instead of dwelling on the controversy, Qing Madi chose to focus on the success of her concert, which she described as “the most special day of my musical life.” Also, she expressed gratitude to God and the people of Uganda for turning up…
The Dodgers reinstated Yoshinobu Yamamoto from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday’s game against the Cubs. Los Angeles designated lefty reliever Nick Ramirez for assignment to create space on the active and 40-man rosters.Manager Dave Roberts announced last week that Yamamoto would make his return Tursday. It’ll be the Japanese star’s first big league appearance since June 15. Yamamoto missed nearly three months on account of a rotator cuff strain. He should get a few trips through the rotation to continue building his shoulder strength going into the postseason.Outside of his disastrous first major league start, Yamamoto has pitched…