Women passengers caught in tunnel police chase Three women passengers were caught in the middle of a vehicle chase earlier this week through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. FOX 5 NY’s Lissette Nuñez has the story. QUEENS – Three women passengers were caught in the middle of a vehicle chase earlier this week through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. According to the NYPD, the chase started on Wednesday morning on the Queens side of the tunnel when the driver of a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee was ordered to stop by an MTA officer, who was part of a multi-agency task force that targets “ghost…
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TradeMark Africa (TMA) (www.TradeMarkAfrica.com) announces the appointment of H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, as its new Board Chair. H.E. Desalegn is succeeding Ambassador Erastus Mwencha, who has concluded his eight-year term, and joins TMA at a time when the organisation has set its sights on ambitious goals including boosting African exports, supporting implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and expanding its operational reach from Eastern to West and Southern Africa, working closely with Regional Economic Communities, national institutions, the private sector and international partners. As a senior political leader with experience on both…
Kwesta Mourns The Passing Of US Rapper Rich Homie Quan. South African rapper Kwesta has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of US rapper Rich Homie Quan. The news of Quan’s death hit hard across the global hip-hop community, and Kwesta, who previously collaborated with the Atlanta rapper, shared his heartfelt condolences. Kwesta Mourns The Passing Of US Rapper Rich Homie Quan Kwesta took to Instagram to share a deeply emotional moment, posting the track he had collaborated on with the late US rapper, Rich Homie Quan, titled Run It Up. Accompanying the post was a brief but heavy caption:…
Storey, Britain’s most successful Paralympian of all time competing at her ninth Games, clinched her 30th medal overall with a dramatic victory in the women’s C4-5 road race early on day nine.The 46-year-old produced a brilliant sprint finish during a thrilling finale to Friday morning’s headline 71km event, reeling in and just beating out Heïdi Gaugain in a time of one hour, 54 minutes and 24 seconds and forcing the French cyclist to settle for silver. Bronze went to Paula Ossa of Colombia.Of her latest meal win, Storey said: “It’s amazing, really amazing – I’m just delighted that my wheel was…
JJ Redick has drawn comparisons to Pat Riley, but Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t see any similarities between the new Lakers head coach and the Heat president.On “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, O’Neal took serious offense to Pat McAfee suggesting that many in NBA circles were referring to Redick as “the next Pat Riley.””Stop it,” O’Neal said. “No. First of all, JJ is a nice guy. Pat Riley is the man. So, imagine you come in (as a player) and JJ Redick starts yelling at you. It’s gonna be a (expletive) fight in there. Players ain’t going for all that yelling…
Palestinians start clearing wreckage in Jenin after the Israeli military’s 10-day assault leaves trail of destruction.The Israeli military has withdrawn from the occupied West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp after a military offensive that killed many and destroyed critical infrastructure. The Palestinian news agency Wafa confirmed on Friday that Israeli forces had pulled out of the city following a 10-day siege, but residents feared soldiers would return after temporarily moving to surrounding military checkpoints. At least 21 Palestinians, including children and the elderly, have been killed in Jenin over the last few days, the Palestinian Ministry of…
The NFL is going international in Week 1. The second game of the 2024 season will feature a historic showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles in São Paolo, Brazil. It will be the first-ever NFL regular-season game played in South America. The two NFC contenders are coming off very different finishes to the 2023 campaign. Green Bay won six of its final eight regular-season games to make the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. Jordan Love and Co. then stunned the Dallas Cowboys before nearly taking down the eventual conference champion San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia, on the other hand, squandered…
The traditional post-event public meeting for Notting Hill Carnival took place at The Tabernacle on 5 September. Although billed as a ‘residents’ meeting’, it has for many years served as a sounding board for all Carnival stakeholders, offering them a chance to provide valuable feedback and obtain answers from police, the two councils and the organiser.Up to last year, the meeting has taken a traditional form: representatives of the various bodies sat at the front facing the public in rows of seats, with roving mikes providing a ‘voice’ for those wishing to speak. In the past, attendees were even able…
The Africa Center and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.AfreximBank.com) have announced the upcoming launch of the Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center (AADC), a groundbreaking initiative that will help bridge the gap between Africans on the continent and the African Diaspora, and the African continent. AADC will serve as an institutional gateway that connects Africans and people of African descent to each other, enhancing the flow of Africa-focused information, allowing them to better harness economic opportunities in Africa and the Diaspora, ultimately to the benefit all Africans irrespective of geographic location. The official AADC launch event will take place at the 2024 Future…
Usimamane Unveils Tracklist For Highly Anticipated Debut Album. Usimamane has officially lifted the veil on the tracklist for his highly anticipated debut album, generating waves of excitement among fans and critics alike. The album, which has been the subject of intense anticipation, promises to be a groundbreaking release in the SA Hip-hop scene. Usimamane Unveils Tracklist For Highly Anticipated Debut Album Entitled 20th: Days Before Maud the album is set to feature a diverse array of tracks that showcase Usimamane‘s unique sound and lyrical prowess. The tracklist includes collaborations with some of the industry’s most respected names, further amplifying the…