What to KnowSean Higgins will remain jailed in Salem County, New Jersey, for at least another week as he awaits a pretrial hearing in the drunken driving deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.The judge postponed a hearing in the case until Sept. 13 to give both sides more time to prepare. The funeral for the Gaudreau brothers will take place Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. Their obituaries noted it would be streamed on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ website, given the number of people expected to attend. The man accused of being…
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By Andrew Laidley KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government of Jamaica and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to deliver a portfolio of infrastructural projects, valued at approximately US$2 billion. The partnership was formalised during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the ministry of finance and the public service in Kingston on Tuesday, September 3. With the IFC serving as Jamaica’s advisor on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), the nation is set to embark on a transformative journey towards enhancing its investment climate. Portfolio minister, Dr Nigel Clarke said: “The capital expenditure budget of Jamaica will continue to expand,…
Nigerian singer Skales has responded to accusations of betraying his colleague, Wizkid, in a recent online exchange. The controversy began when Skales promoted his upcoming album, Martina’s Son, on X, formerly Twitter.A user, @aurora94212924, claimed that Skales had turned against Wizkid, befriending his enemies to spite him. However, Skales clarified that he and Wizkid were never close friends, despite their time together at Empire Mates Entertainment (EME). Also, he stated that Wizkid simply doesn’t like him, and he never switched on the Grammy winner.Meanwhile, Skales emphasized that their connection was limited to their time at EME and collaborative work, but…
Week 1 of the NFL season continues tonight, with Saquon Barkley making his Philadelphia Eagles debut against the Green Bay Packers in the NFL’s first-ever game in Brazil. Heading into the game at Arenas Corinthians in Sao Paulo, where there are air-quality concerns due to nearby forest fires, the Eagles shiny new weapon said he’s just excited to get to play. “I get to actually put on a jersey,” Barkley said. “I talked about it all offseason how thankful I am for the Eagles organization, top to bottom, for bringing me here. I’m excited to show the fans what we got.”Barkley…
Guo fled the Philippines two months ago as the Senate investigated her alleged links to Chinese cyberscams.Alice Guo, a former mayor who went on the run after she was accused of links to Chinese organised crime, has arrived back in the Philippines, where she is expected to be brought in front of the Senate. Guo, dressed in an orange T-shirt marked ‘detainee’ and wearing a black face mask, touched down in Manila in the early hours of Friday morning. Philippine media reported that Guo travelled on a chartered jet from Jakarta, where she was arrested for immigration offences earlier this…
A 15-year-old student was arrested Wednesday after threatening to shoot people at his Long Island school during an online chat, Suffolk County police said. A tip came into 911 on Wednesday where a person reported the student at Brennan High School in West Babylon for allegedly making threats during an online chat involving students, according to police. Police said the student threatened to shoot people at the school. The threat was made after school hours by the Lindenhurst teenager, police said. He was arrested around 10:10 p.m. The teenage suspect was released into the custody of his parents and will…
In a new report, the FCA encourages account providers to do more to support those who want a bank account but don’t have one. LONDON, England – The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recognised that banks, building societies and payment firms are trying to support customers to access accounts and is encouraging them to build on examples of existing good practice, such as working with homeless charities to tailor their support to the needs of customers in vulnerable circumstances. Banks and other account providers have been urged to increase awareness of basic bank accounts, which allow people to make and…
Nigerian singer Harrysong recently responded to a surprising confession from a male admirer during a Q&A session on Instagram. The admirer, who identified as male, revealed his attraction to the Reggae Blue singer, leaving Harrysong to address the situation.In a clear and respectful response, Harrysong stated that he is not gay and identifies as straight. However, he emphasized that he does not discriminate against individuals based on their sexual orientation. While his response aimed to acknowledge the fan’s honesty, it maintains his own boundaries and identity.Also, many fans and followers are praising the way Harrysong handled the situation.Get updates as…
Add another incredible feat to Patrick Mahomes’ already-stellar resume. In Thursday’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, Mahomes broke the Kansas City Chiefs franchise record for passing yards. Unsurprisingly, the three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time MVP accomplished the feat on the most Mahomes-play ever. With the Chiefs facing a 3rd-and-12 near midfield, Mahomes set the mark, scrambling to avoid pressure before finding his longtime security blanket, tight end Travis Kelce, for a 23-yard gain. The completion helped him move past Hall of Famer Len Dawson, who held the original record of 28,507 yards since retiring following the 1975 season. …
Tech founder says French authorities are putting innovation at risk in first public comments since his detention.Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has criticised French authorities for pursuing “misguided” criminal charges against him instead of approaching his company with their concerns in his first public comments since his arrest. In a post on Telegram on Thursday, Durov said it was “surprising” to learn that he could be held personally responsible for illegal activities carried out by other people on his social media-cum-messaging platform. “If a country is unhappy with an internet service, the established practice is to start a legal action against…