A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having to first leave the country, dealing at least a temporary setback to one of the biggest presidential actions to ease a path to citizenship in years. The administrative stay issued by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker comes just days after 16 states, led by Republican attorneys general, challenged the program that could benefit an estimated 500,000 immigrants in the country, plus about 50,000 of their children. One of the states leading the challenge is Texas, which…
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Ambassador Neil Holland marks Ukraine’s Independence Day and condemns Russia’s efforts to eradicate Ukrainian identity through its illegal war of aggression. By Neil Holland Last Saturday we marked two milestones: 30 months since Russia launched its illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 33 years since the Ukrainian people chose independence. The contrast between these two events could not be greater. President Putin’s illegal war is a story of desperation and attempted subjugation, the latest chapter of which has been the massive barrage launched on Ukraine’s cities and energy infrastructure last night. Ukraine’s independence story, however, is one of values; of hope and…
Ghanaian singer Camidoh has recently revealed that he sought therapy to help him navigate the emotional turmoil following a heartbreak that inspired his latest song. In an interview on 3Music’s Culture Daily show, the “Sugarcane” hitmaker candidly shared how attending therapy has been a crucial part of his healing process. Camidoh explained that after his girlfriend broke his heart a few months ago, he chose to channel his pain into his music rather than succumb to sadness or depression. The result was a deeply personal song that reflects the emotional journey he’s been on. In addition to discussing his music,…
On the surface, CeeDee Lamb’s four-year, $136 million contract extension seems like a huge win for the Dallas Cowboys.But after the initial fist-pumping and celebratory high-fives, one might realize the Cowboys aren’t out of the woods just yet because quarterback Dak Prescott will command an even larger contract extension than Lamb’s if re-signed, which in turn, might further complicate hammering out a long-term deal for star edge-rusher Micah Parsons next season as well.Spotrac values Prescott’s market value around $55.1M per season, which is what his 2024 cap hit is, but some in league circles believe he could be the NFL’s…
Speaking at a meeting of Pacific Island leaders in Tonga, Antonio Guterres warned the region was ‘uniquely exposed’.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his latest climate SOS, calling on countries to “Save Our Seas” as he warned of a crisis of an “unimaginable scale” caused by greenhouse gases and rising sea levels. Speaking at a gathering of Pacific Island regional leaders on Tuesday in Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, he warned there was “no lifeboat to take us back to safety”. “This is a crazy situation: Rising seas are a crisis entirely of humanity’s making. A crisis that will soon swell…
Long Island murder-suicide leaves 5 dead A Long Island man distraught that he was being forced to move from his late mother’s home shot and killed four of his family members before turning the gun on himself. Police in Nassau County say Joseph DeLucia, Jr. and his family had gathered shortly before noon on Sunday in his mother’s home in Syosset. But instead of discussing the planned sale of the home, the 59-year-old took out a shotgun and killed his three siblings and a niece. LONG ISLAND – A Long Island man distraught that he was being forced to move…
By H.E. Lilian Chatterjee As I end my diplomatic career as Canada’s High Commissioner and return to Ottawa, I do so with enormous gratitude and pride for the privilege Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bestowed on me over the past seven years to represent Canada to Guyana, Suriname and CARICOM (2017-2020) and to Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean State (2021-2024). I am humbled by the affection and respect that you have for Canada and our long history with you. You taught me that…
The singer joins the league of extraordinary Nigerian stars to sell out the iconic arena.Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, delivered an unforgettable performance at his sold-out headline show at Wembley Arena.Following the release of his eighth studio album, African Royalty, Flavour announced the “African Royalty Experience” tour. This tour has seen him grace stages in France, Portugal, Canada, Spain, and recently, the grand stop at the 12,500-capacity Wembley Arena in London, United Kingdom. READ ALSO – Fireboy DML unveils ‘Adedamola’ tracklist ft. Lagbaja, Jon Batiste, & OthersThe packed event featured a setlist…
With some extra depth at linebacker, the Cardinals are moving on from a former third-round pick. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals have traded linebacker Cameron Thomas to the Chiefs for a seventh-round selection.While the Cardinals have tried to get creative with their usage of Thomas, he seemed destined to be buried on the edge-rusher depth chart in 2024. Zaven Collins and Dennis Gardeck are still expected to lead the positional grouping, and the team is also still rostering former sixth-round pick Victor Dimukeje, who outsnapped Thomas in 2023.While fellow edge-rusher BJ Ojulari will miss the entire 2024 campaign, Thomas was still facing…
The United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide ‘all consular services’ for Durov, says ensuring care of UAE citizens is a ‘top priority’.The United Arab Emirates has said it is following closely the case of Telegram messaging app founder and CEO Pavel Durov – who is an Emirati citizen – following his arrest and the extension of his initial detention by authorities in France. The Russian-born Durov, 39, was detained on Saturday at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France based on a judicial inquiry opened last month involving 12 alleged criminal violations involving his popular Telegram app, the Paris prosecutor’s…