The Pittsburgh Steelers have added another intriguing piece to a roster that has proven to be one of the best in the AFC. Veteran wide receiver Jamal Agnew signed a practice-squad deal with the Steelers on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Agnew was last with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He signed a three-year, $14.25 million deal with the Jags prior to the 2021 season and made a significant impact on special teams. Agnew was named to the Pro Bowl in 2022 as a replacement for former Baltimore Ravens kick returner Devin Duvernay, who could not play because of…
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The buzz in Washington is growing: United States President-elect Donald Trump, reports suggest, is about to pick Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state. Rubio, who serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Relations and is known for his hawkish approach to US foreign policy, would, if nominated and confirmed by the US Senate, be the first Latino to serve as the country’s top diplomat. It would also mark a remarkable turnaround from the Republican Party presidential primaries in 2016 when the two men infamously traded churlish nicknames. Since the public spat,…
Fire crews battled small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. on Monday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee over the weekend and postponed Veterans Day plans. A quarter-inch of rain fell overnight from Sunday into Monday in a forest area straddling the border between the two states, giving a slight respite to firefighters. The fire is one of several wildfires burning on the East Coast amid a lack of rainfall since September. An employee of the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department who was assisting firefighting crews died Saturday when he was…
It was a sad day for Ecuadorian football after it was confirmed that Marco Angulo had died at the age of 22 just over a month after being seriously injured in a car crash.The club announced the news of Marco Angulo death on its official social media account on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The LDU Quito midfielder had been in hospital since the incident on October 7, 2024, in the south of Ecuador’s capital Quito.The statement read thus,”With deep sorrow and sadness, we regret to have to inform you of the death of our dear player Marco Angulo, LDU Quito,…
At 29-years-old, these players may be entering the twilight of their NFL careers, but each one could be the bright spot of your Week 11 fantasy roster. (Points and projections via Yahoo Sports.)Kareem Hunt (RB) Kansas City ChiefsMost of us would be happy to get 17 fantasy points from a running back on any given Sunday, but Hunt’s 17 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 10 was only his fourth-best performance since joining Kansas City in Week 4. Despite 35 yards rushing on the day, his score was eighth-highest among running backs thanks largely to a season-high 65 receiving…
President Aliyev accuses West of hypocrisy for criticising country’s fossil-fuel dependence while buying its oil & gas.Azerbaijan’s president has branded oil and gas a “gift from God” as he welcomed delegates to the COP29 climate summit. President Ilham Aliyev praised the use of natural resources, including fossil fuels, at the opening ceremony of the United Nations conference in Baku on Tuesday. The Caucasian nation’s leader made the call as he slammed criticism regarding his country’s exports of oil and gas. Aliyev asserted that Azerbaijan has faced a “campaign of slander and blackmail” amid calls to boycott the summit due to…
A judge is due to decide Tuesday whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. New York Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s historic trial, is now tasked with deciding whether to toss out the jury verdict and order a new trial — or even dismiss the charges altogether. The judge’s ruling also could speak to whether the former and now future commander-in-chief will be sentenced as scheduled Nov. 26. The Republican won back the White House a week ago, but the legal question concerns his status as…
This November 13 Vikings Productions, known for its many contributions to the reggae and dancehall genres, releases the new 10-track “Take Me Back” riddim. The label has collaborated with various artists, including Loyal Flames and Romain Virgo, producing tracks like Romains “Wanna Go Home” in 2009. The first track released is Akeem “ShortBoss” Smith’s “How Will The Future Go“. ShortBoss emerged as the winner of Jamaica’s Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2017 where he left the audience. in awe with Adele’s When We Were Young. Hailing from Portmore, he captivated audiences with his dynamic performances and distinctive voice. His journey…
F-eezy Set To Drop New Single ‘A Star’ Featuring Emtee. South African music lovers have reason to celebrate as Emtee Records’ very own F-eezy is gearing up to release his single, A Star, featuring none other than Emtee himself. F-eezy Set To Drop New Single ‘A Star’ Featuring Emtee This collaboration not only highlights the bond between the two artists but also reinforces F-eezy’s pivotal role at the label as its sole signed artist. F-eezy, known for his sharp lyrical skills and knack for storytelling made an impact back in the days in the SA music space. However, in a…
At the time of writing, more than 20,000 people have signed the petition calling for the increase. They argue that with living costs increasing and benefits such as the winter fuel payment being limited to fewer people, an increase is needed now more than ever.”Christmas is THE most expensive time of the year,” said the petition’s initiator, Shona McMahon. “Pensioners, the vulnerable and people like myself, disabled, could do with an extra boost at this time of year, especially as the energy assistance has been axed.”A DWP representative responded: “We know that Christmas is a time when people stretch their…