An Italian forensic anthropologist identifies bodies of unknown people and campaigns for their right to be identified.Every night nameless bodies are brought to Dr Cristina Cattaneo’s autopsy room. She calls them the “Pure Unknown”. These unidentified people often belong to the fringes of society – they could be homeless people, sex workers or runaway teenagers. In recent years, more of them are migrants who drowned in the Mediterranean Sea and washed up on Italian shores. With the growing numbers, no one seems concerned about their right to dignity. But Cristina decides to take her fight for their right to be…
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America’s Team is once again the NFL’s most valuable team. The Dallas Cowboys are No. 1 on CNBC’s list of NFL valuations for 2024 at $11 billion, $3 billion more than any other franchise. It marks the first time an NFL franchise has been valued at more than $10 billion after the Cowboys were valued at a record-setting $9 billion in 2023. The Los Angeles Rams ($8 billion) are second in CNBC’s rankings, while the New England Patriots ($7.9 billion), New York Giants ($7.85 billion) and Las Vegas Raiders ($7.8 billion) round out the top five. The rest of the…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce the appointment of Bas Wijne as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bas Wijne, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at APO Group, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to his new role as CEO. His leadership will be pivotal in guiding APO Group through its next phase of growth and innovation, building on the strong results achieved in recent years. This includes the company’s exceptional year-over-year revenue growth. From 2012 to 2024, APO Group achieved an average annual…
“Diss tracks don’t pay my kids’ fees:” Emtee On Big Zulu’s Upcoming 200 Bars. The rap game is heating up once again, and at the centre of the storm are two heavyweights: Big Zulu and Emtee. “Diss tracks don’t pay my kids’ fees:” Emtee On Big Zulu’s Upcoming 200 Bars With Big Zulu gearing up to release a new diss track titled 200 Bars, it seems the dust from past rap beef is far from settling. The beef between Emtee and Big Zulu is still fresh in the minds of most fans and taking to social media, one of the…
The Giants made a major splash overnight, announcing that they’ve extended the contract of third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal guarantees Chapman $151M over six years and runs from 2025 to 2030, with a $25M annual salary and a $1M signing bonus paid out in 2025. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Chapman’s deal contains a no-trade clause.Chapman, 31, signed with the Giants on a three-year deal worth $54M with opt outs after each season over the offseason when his market didn’t develop to expected levels last winter. In the months since then, it’s become apparent that the first of those opt-out…
On September 2, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on TV to talk about the war on Gaza. After the Palestinian group Hamas led an operation on October 7, during which 1,139 people in Israel died and another 250 or so were taken captive, Israel launched a war on Gaza, killing more than 40,000 Palestinians there. International and internal pressure has built on Netanyahu to come to a ceasefire agreement that would see the Israeli captives returned in exchange for an end to the fighting and a release of Palestinians prisoners. But Netanyahu’s news conference signalled that he had no…
Long Island mother hit with new charges in son’s death There are new charges against the mother who pleaded not guilty to killing her son in a wrong-way crash on Long Island. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg has more on what she’s now facing and how she reacted in the courtroom. LONG ISLAND – New charges have been filed against a mother on Long Island who pleaded not guilty to killing her son in a wrong-way crash on the Southern State Parkway. Kerri Bedrick was brought into the courtroom in a wheelchair and at times cried while prosecutors laid out…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (DPI) – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has announced the government’s intention to protect citizens from social media slander through an extensive review of the Cyber Crime Act. On his weekly programme ‘Issues in the News’ aired on Tuesday, Minister Nandlall stressed how unregulated social media use poses a dangerous “weapon” to the reputation of citizens and the prosperity of Guyana. “It is the abuse of freedom of expression and a government cannot stand idly by in the face of such onslaught against its citizens” the minister emphasised. The Cybercrime Bill passed in 2016 contains…
Anyone who does not feel comfortable staying in overcrowded living quarters would be well advised to avoid ending up behind bars in South Sudan. The Wau Central Prison, designed to accommodate 250 people, currently holds 900 women, men and juvenile lawbreakers. In a bid to decongest the facility, reducing the risk of health issues like skin diseases and tuberculosis in the process, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has funded and recently handed over a new two-ward building, capable of hosting 80 detainees to local authorities in Thuro-Majok in Jur River County. “Contributing to prisons upholding minimum standards…
From Gomora To Glory: Inside Marcus Harvey’s Poignant ‘NYKM’ Documentary. South African rapper and multi-faceted artist Marcus Harvey captivated audiences with his deeply personal and poignant documentary. The film chronicles his journey from the streets of Alexandra, Johannesburg—colloquially known as “Gomora”—to his rising success in the music industry. From Gomora To Glory: Inside Marcus Harvey’s Poignant ‘NYKM’ Documentary Born and raised in the gritty, vibrant neighbourhood of Alexandra, Marcus Harvey’s story is one of perseverance against the odds. The documentary delves into his early life, where he navigated the challenges of poverty, and limited opportunities after dropping out from school,…