The Summer Paralympic Games in Paris are now coming to a close. Over the past 10 days, more than 1,000 athletes with disabilities competed in 164 different disciplines. Inspiring stories about overcoming adversity and celebrating diversity filled sports pages covering the event. Indeed, the Paralympics, which are held every four years, promise athletes with disabilities a platform where dedication and skill, not their physical conditions, define their potential for victory. They are supposed to guarantee fairness and inclusivity. Yet, when I naively embarked on my journey as a Paralympic athlete, I was shocked to find a system that often accentuates…
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Impressions of the No Logo Festival at Fraisans, France. 9/10/11 August, 2024. With Skarra Mucci, Mo’ Kalamity, Mystically, The Wailers, Kongo Blue, Sika Lion, Flavia Coelho, Jahneration, Johnny Clarke, Luciano, Kabaka Pyramid, Marcus Gad, Dezarie, Samory I, and more. The Jura is known for its cheeses, wine, and forests… But when the small town of Fraisans attracts more than 17,000 people yearly, it’s all thanks to its festival! This is what makes No Logo the biggest reggae festival in France. With a lineup that includes international stars, local bands, and artists, festival-goers had a variety of musical atmospheres to enjoy.…
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is knuckling down on all angles to host its first-ever dedicated consumer event in London on Saturday 14 September, as part of Saint Lucia Showcase 2024.The event, titled Saint Lucia Showcse—Consumer Edit: A Celebration of Travel, Music, and Culture, will feature three sessions: a Morning Showcase from 10am to 1pm, an Afternoon Showcase from 2 to 5pm, and an Evening Showcase from 7 to 10:30pm.Attendees can immerse themselves in Saint Lucia’s culture with activities such as quadrille dancing, Creole language lessons, steel pan music, and face painting. It offers visitors a unique chance to experience Saint Lucia’s…
In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, UNICEF Libya has received $1,750,000 in funding from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). This support will significantly enhance UNICEF’s efforts to meet the urgent needs of Sudanese children and their families seeking safety in Libya. “Children are bearing the brunt of this crisis, facing severe risks to their health, safety, and well-being,” said Mohammed Fayyazi, UNICEF Representative in Libya. “This generous contribution from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance is timely and crucial. It enables us to expand our emergency nutrition services to reach more children and families affected by the…
The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly wanted veteran Markieff Morris back for a while. On Saturday, they made it official. The 34-year-old Morris agreed to return to the Mavericks on a one-year deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, keeping a veteran leader in their locker room. It won’t necessarily keep Morris on the court, where he’s played only 34 games for the Mavs since coming over in the 2023 trade that brought Kyrie Irving to Dallas. But Dallas isn’t re-signing Morris for his 2.5 points per game and the 15 three-pointers he sank last season. It’s bringing him back…
Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of ex-President Duterte, is facing child sex trafficking charges in the Philippines and the US.An influential Filipino pastor charged with sex trafficking who had been a longtime ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by authorities, the government said. Department of Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy in a brief social media post on Sunday. He did not say where the pastor was arrested. But the self-proclaimed “owner of the universe” and “appointed son of God” was believed to be hiding in a bunker at a sprawling compound owned…
Ghanaian Amapiano sensation, DJ Azonto, has officially rebranded himself, unveiling a new stage name: “Ice Boss.” The decision to adopt the new moniker, he explained, was driven by popular demand from his loyal fan base and the strategic direction of his management, Rolls Royce Family. Known for his chart-topping hit “Fa No Fom,” DJ Azonto, now Ice Boss, revealed in a recent interview that the name change had been under consideration for some time. “I’ve been contemplating this name change for a very long time, and I have decided to go with ‘Ice Boss’ because I am the ‘king’ of…
The NFL season finally will get underway Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens.So many questions must be answered: Will the Chiefs win a third consecutive Super Bowl? Will the Eagles rebound after a disastrous finish last season? Will the Bears be a surprise playoff team? Each week, Yardbarker will highlight the most important people leading into the week’s games. Here’s who we’re keeping an eye on in Week 1. Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys quarterback Prescott — who’s entering the final year of a four-year, $160M deal — may not sign an extension. On Tuesday’s episode of The Athletic’s…
One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and caused flooding.Super Typhoon Yagi ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and triggered landslides in Vietnam, leaving 14 people dead, before being downgraded into a tropical depression as it continues to weaken. Yagi, which has devastated infrastructure and uprooted trees, made landfall in northern Vietnam, packing winds exceeding 149km/h (93 mph), before being downgraded into a tropical depression on Sunday. Meteorological authorities described Yagi as “one of the most powerful typhoons in the region” over the past decade. A family of four…
article FILE – (L-R) Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi of Team Morocco, Rosemary Wanjiru of Team Kenya, Amane Beriso Shankule of Team Ethiopia, Rebecca Cheptegei of Team Uganda, Selly Chepyego Kaptich of Team Kenya and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Team Israel cross the Sz An Olympic marathon runner, who competed for Uganda and was living in Kenya, was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend during a disagreement on Sunday, police said. Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, ran the marathon at the Paris Olympics. It was the first time she competed at the Olympics in her running career. Weeks after finishing 44th in…