A new report hints at how long Zion Williamson might be out for the New Orleans Pelicans. In an appearance on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans are bracing for Williamson to miss four to six weeks due to his hamstring injury. However, the team is reluctant to put an exact date on it, as much will depend on how Williamson responds to rehab. “The Pelicans are bracing for him to be out about four to six weeks. His return will be based on rehab and how that treatment goes on that hamstring strain,” Charania said. “We…
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Main international airport in Haiti’s capital closes after bullets hit Spirit flight and plane is diverted to Dominican Republic.Haiti has sworn in a new prime minister, hours after a flight from the United States was hit by gunfire as it made its final approach to the capital Port-au-Prince. Alix Didier Fils-Aime was formally appointed on Monday by a presidential council after it fired the Caribbean nation’s interim prime minister, Garry Conille. The new prime minister said during the swearing-in ceremony that his first step was to restore security across Haiti. “I pledge – in front of you, members of the…
We finally got some measurable rain in the tri-state Sunday night, but it’s just not enough to alleviate our ongoing drought and wildfire threat. After an unprecedented dry stretch for much of the area, rainfall totals Sunday night were below a half inch area-wide and for most locations, below a quarter of an inch. And, unfortunately, there is no real chance for rain in the next week. Current rainfall deficits this fall stand at nearly eight inches in most areas. It’s going to take a lot more rain than Sunday night’s to put an end to our worsening drought. And…
Fibertime expands broadband coverage to 5 cities and 14 townships throughout South Africa using Nokia’s fiber solution. Nokia solution allows Fibertime to provide affordable broadband access to millions of low-income customers, many connecting for the very first time. CAPETOWN, South Africa – Nokia today announced that Fibertime will deploy its fiber solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa. Fibertime will quickly connect the next 1.5 million customers leveraging Nokia’s Lightspan FX Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Wi-Fi 6 enabled Optical Network Terminals (ONTs). Nokia’s technologies are key to enabling Fibertime’s flagship product: R5 a day…
Nium (https://apo-opa.co/3Cl0CMy), the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. (www.Ecobank.com), the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers. This partnership is set to revolutionise the region’s payments landscape by enabling faster, more efficient international payments for businesses and consumers alike. Nium’s real-time payments infrastructure will be integrated into Ecobank’s existing banking operations, empowering Ecobank to enhance its services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ecobank will connect its existing Swift workflows to Nium, gaining access to real-time transfers, updates,…
The ongoing feud between Nigerian music duo P-Square’s former members, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) and Peter Okoye (Mr P), has taken a new turn as the song’s producer, Vampire, breaks his silence.Vampire, the music creative behind the contentious song Winning, revealed that the track was recorded and produced in 2022 for P-Square.According to the producer, Vampire, he worked on the song as part of P-Square’s project (for Peter and Paul Okoye). He sent the stems to their team for mixing and mastering, received payment, and then left Lagos.”Two years later, one of the PSquare singers released the song, how is that…
Roki Sasaki is expected to sign with a larger market team once he is posted.Rumors surrounding Sasaki back up those expectations. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that every team expects Sasaki to sign with the Dodgers. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that the Yankees and Mets covet the 23-year-old righty. The Padres should be a factor as Sasaki’s mentor, Yu Darvish, is a part of the rotation. Sasaki’s market may be larger than expected. Nippon Professional Baseball insider Jim Allen reported that Sasaki is not a lock to sign with the Dodgers despite prevailing sentiments. According to Allen,…
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) governing body has confirmed it is seeking an “external probe” into allegations of sexual misconduct by the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. “After having consulted the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), I am seeking on behalf of the ASP Presidency an external investigation into the matters related to alleged misconduct by the ICC Prosecutor,” Paivi Kaukoranta, president of the ASP, the body overseeing the court, said in a statement on Monday. Calling upon all parties to cooperate fully, the statement said the external investigation was “being pursued in order to ensure a…
https://feeds.fireside.fm/faqnyc/rss?electionsurpriseIt wasn’t a secret that Trump could be president again, or that his plans — starting with a mass deportation push — would have a huge impact on our New York City. So what are there so few specifics about what City Hall and others plan to do in response?FAQ NYC hosts Christina Greer, Harry Siegel and Katie Honan discuss that, park fires, Weiner’s return talk and much more from another jam-packed week in New York City.Plus, Chrissy reflects on the election and “what made me really sad about the results. I’m worried about a lot of my neighbors. I’m…
At COP29, IRENA Outlook calls for ambitious NDC updates, reflecting the global pledge to triple renewable power capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. ABU DHABI, UAE – Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero path by mid-century, offering a framework for governments to develop energy transition strategies that better align energy planning with climate…