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It was reported in mid-August that Stalions was tabbed as the defensive coordinator for Mumford High School in Detroit. Mustangs first-year head coach William McMichael had said last month that Stalions was working as a volunteer in his role.A report from Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports said that Stalions will be the team’s acting head coach at least for Friday’s game against Hamady High School, though McMichael said his return to the team is “unknown.””Connor is leading the team now,” McMichael told CBS Sports.Mumford’s temporary leader resigned from the Wolverines program in November amid the team’s sign-stealing scandal. The NCAA…

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Israeli forces have fatally shot an American-Turkish activist at a demonstration in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian news agency Wafa and a hospital official say. Twenty-six-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was taking part in the protest against illegal Israeli settlements on Mount Sbeih in Beita, south of Nablus, on Friday when she was shot. Fouad Nafaa, the head of the Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, told the news agency Reuters that Ezgi Eygi arrived at the hospital in a critical condition with a serious head injury. “We tried to perform a resuscitation operation on her, but unfortunately, she died,” he said.…

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Millionaires are eyeing up European cities as they look to relocate — but London doesn’t make the top five, according to a new report. Some 83% of high-net-worth individuals — defined as those earning $1 million or more — who are considering moving countries favor city living for the cultural and economic opportunities it provides, Knight Frank’s European Lifestyle Report, published on Wednesday, revealed. Meanwhile, 17% cited a preference for rural and resort locations for the natural scenery and slower lifestyle. Real estate consultants Knight Frank surveyed 700 high-net-worth individuals from 11 different countries including the U.K. and U.S. about…

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TAIPEI, (TAIWAN Today) – Ahead of the opening of the United Nations’ 79th General Assembly September 10 in New York City, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang held a press event September 3 in Taipei City to detail Taiwan’s annual UN campaign. The theme of the UNGA general debate, set to kick off September 24, is “Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.” Ironically, “Taiwan’s 23.5 million people are still excluded from the global organization,” said MOFA. The deputy minister said China’s distortion of UNGA…

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The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today held a lengthy, thorough and frank engagement with the Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Ms Thembi Simelane, on the allegations relating to a VBS Mutual Bank loan. Committee Chairperson Mr Xola Nqola said members of the committee take their responsibility of holding the executive to account extremely seriously. “You could see from the engagement that members are robust, aggressive in line of questions, prepared and wanted answers. At the same time, the Minister was eloquent and did not shy away from responding to those robust questions.” Mr Nqola said the Minister…

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Priddy Ugly Mourns The Passing Of Kwaito Legend Mapaputsi. In a heart-wrenching moment for South Africa’s music scene, hip-hop artist Priddy Ugly has joined many in mourning the loss of Kwaito legend Mapaputsi. News of Mapaputsi’s passing sent shockwaves across the country, with tributes flooding in from fans, musicians, and the entertainment industry alike. Priddy Ugly Mourns The Passing Of Kwaito Legend Mapaputsi Born Sandile Ngwenya, Mapaputsi was an iconic figure who helped shape the sound of Kwaito in the early 2000s. Known for his smash hit “Izinja” and numerous other bangers, he was celebrated for his streetwise lyrics and…

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Brady’s former team, the New England Patriots, announced recently that veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett will be the Week 1 starter against Cincinnati instead of 2024 No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye. Maye, who played 30 games at North Carolina, is the quarterback of the future for New England, but he must wait at least a week to make his debut.That’s a change from the last first-round rookie quarterback New England had in Mac Jones. He started Week 1 in 2021, but fizzled out in New England after three seasons. He’s now a backup for Jacksonville.Sit or play? Here’s a…

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Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday reinstated amendments made to the country’s accountability law two years ago, overturning a previous decision by a three-member bench. In September last year, the top court under then-Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had, in a 2-1 verdict, struck down changes to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), as had been demanded by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan had argued that the amendments, brought by a coalition government under current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after Khan was removed from office, were aimed at benefitting his rival politicians and protecting their alleged corruption. However, the federal government…

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Reactions ranged from “criminal” to “amazing” after former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio posted a video to social media showing the city’s former chief executive putting coconut flakes on a slice. DeBlasio, who left office in 2021, posted the video to X on Wednesday. In the video, he doesn’t say a word. He just sprinkles a bag of sweetened coconut onto a slice of cheese pizza. Some users said they thought it was a “coded message.” “This is a crime against humanity,” declared one user. “Even the ninja turtles would never,” said another user. A few replies did praise…

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