As college football prepares for its grand opening weekend, excitement is in the air for millions of fans. Ranked matchups, rivalries and five straight days of football await.If only college basketball could take a lesson in such scheduling. College hoops has its marquee events early, such as the Champions Classic featuring Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State on Nov. 12. But the problem is there are no epic games at the beginning of the season, as we will see on the first big week of the college football season. College basketball’s opening night on Monday, Nov. 4, this season features a weak…
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Court sentences PetroSaudi executives to six and seven years in Malaysia investment fund fraud case.The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has convicted two executives from an oil exploration company for embezzling more than $1.8bn from Malaysia’s state investment fund 1MDB. The verdict on Wednesday was the latest episode in the 1MDB scandal, a complex tale of international corruption that has buffeted a slew of financial institutions and individuals across the globe since allegations of wrongdoing first surfaced in 2015. Prosecutors alleged that Swiss-British national Patrick Mahony and Swiss-Saudi Tarek Obaid had helped set up a joint venture with 1MDB by creating…
We got our first look at renderings for Wynn Resorts and Related Companies’s next development phase plans at Hudson Yards, which includes a proposed resort and casino, a few months back. Now we’re seeing the plan in motion. And the video is pretty stunning, especially from the High Line. Wynn Resorts and Related Companies’s shared video (above) showing what the complex would look like from that perspective. The plans for the development, known as Hudson Yards West, will include a gaming resort and hotel, called Wynn New York City. The hotel would include dining options, bars, spas, and lounges, a…
The U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized a safe fishing symposium to promote high quality fish for Ghanaians. The symposium was held in partnership with the Fisheries Commission, Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, Environmental Health and Sanitation Department of the Local Government, fish processors and traders’ associations, and other fisheries post-harvest stakeholders. “Since 2021, the USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity has been working with various organizations. Together, we have created a framework for Safe Fish Certification and Licensing. We have also been able to train over 3,500 of fisherfolks,…
In a significant move poised to elevate his career, Cashboy’s flagship artist, Drela, has just inked a distribution deal with UnitedMasters, one of the most influential distribution companies in the music industry. PRE- SAVE THE ALBUMThis partnership marks a pivotal moment for the young, multi-faceted musical talent, setting the stage for his upcoming projects and further solidifying his presence in the global music scene. Drela, known for his eclectic sound and innovative approach to music, has been making waves in the industry with his distinct blend of genres and emotionally resonant lyrics. His talent has not only captivated a growing fan base…
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Shortly after it was learned that wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys had agreed to a four-year, $136M deal this past weekend, Lamb insisted he had “no doubt” that the club will soon lock quarterback Dak Prescott down via a lucrative extension. NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated didn’t go that far but acknowledged in a Wednesday mailbag that his confidence level is at “a seven out of 10” that the two sides will eventually put pen to paper on an agreement. “These things usually get done,” Breer wrote. “I don’t think Dallas wants to go to $60M per year to keep him, and Dak Prescott’s…
Islamabad, Pakistan – For 15 years, pick-up truck driver Qadeer Aslam had been transporting goods across Pakistan. Most of his trips were to Balochistan, about 400km (250 miles) west of his village near Burewala city in southern Punjab province. Over the years, Aslam, 32, was able to save enough money to buy his own truck, a Hyundai Shahzore, in which he hauled fruit, vegetables and other goods to cities in Balochistan, a mineral-rich province and Pakistan’s largest by area. It has also been home to a violent separatist movement for decades. On Sunday night, Aslam was on way to the…
A few hours into a match that eventually set a U.S. Open record for length, Dan Evans glanced over at the scoreboard. Not to see how he was doing, but to clarify exactly how long he had been playing. “In the fourth set, I had to check the set to see what set we were in,” Evans said. “I wasn’t entirely sure what set we were in.” More than an hour later, Evans won the longest match at the U.S. Open since tiebreakers were introduced in 1970, beating Karen Khachanov 6-7 (6), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4 on Tuesday…
His Excellency Mr. Omar Alieu Turay, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Foreign Affair. According to the Foreign Ministry’s release, Mr. Turay extolled Liberia for its peaceful transition of power, which, according to him, serves as a shining example that democracy is thriving in the region. He assured Liberia of ECOWAS’ continued support in nation-building, enhancing peace, security, and governance. He emphasized the need for reconciliation and inclusion, which are vital to nation-building and effective governance. Receiving the ECOWAS Commission President, Deputy Minister for International…