Woman jumps into NJ tiger enclosure A woman was caught on video jumping over a fence and into a tiger enclosure at a zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey. NEW JERSEY – Police in NJ say a woman jumped over a wooden fence at the tiger enclosure at Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton – and was caught on camera. “A female at the Cohanzick Zoo went over the wooden fence at the tiger enclosure and began enticing the tiger almost getting bit by putting her hand through the wire enclosure,” the Bridgeton Police Department said in a post on Facebook. Police in…
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Mpox assessment in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: World Health Organization NAIROBI, Kenya, 22 August 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/– The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is appealing for USD 18.5 million to provide crucial health-care services to migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities in East, Horn, and Southern Africa at risk of mpox. “The spread of mpox across East, Horn, and Southern Africa is a grave concern, especially for the vulnerable migrant, highly mobile populations and displaced communities often overlooked in such crises,” said Amy Pope, IOM Director General. “We must act swiftly to protect those at…
Rouge Reflects On Unforgettable Impact Of AKA’s Live Performances. Renowned South African rapper Rouge recently shared her profound appreciation for the live performances of the late rapper AKA, highlighting the indelible mark he left on her and the music industry. Rouge Reflects On Unforgettable Impact Of AKA’s Live Performances Rouge, who has long admired AKA’s talent, took to social media to express her admiration for the energy and charisma he brought to the stage. The Bongo Zaka hitmaker stated she missed the Supa Mega who passed away last year after being murdered in Durban. “Miss Aka. Seeing an Aka performance…
A new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved as safe to use – but it has also been deemed as too costly to be prescribed on the NHS. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has on Thursday said Lecanemab is safe and effective, reports Sky News. However, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said that it is not cost effective.This means the treatment will only be available privately. Lecanemab has already been licensed in the US but it has not been universally put through for use due to…
Hope springs eternal in the summer for NHL fans who haven’t watched their team play since early April. Could 2024-25 be the season that non-playoff teams from 2023-24 make the postseason? In a four-part series, we examine the non-playoff teams from last season and whether they have improved enough to give their fans hope they’ll play beyond early April. We’ve put the 16 teams in four tiers — the “Long National Nightmare” division,” “Groundhog Day” division,” “Scratch-off” division” and our bottom tier, the “Puh-leeze” division. Here’s an assessment of teams in the second tier from the top, the “Groundhog Day Division.”In this division,…
The New York resident fled China after being imprisoned for participating in activities that led to Tiananmen protests.United States prosecutors have charged a New York resident who took part in the Chinese pro-democracy movement that resulted in the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown with spying for China. The Department of Justice (DoJ) said on Wednesday that Yuanjun Tang was charged with acting as an agent for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) from 2018 to 2023, and “making materially false statements” to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Yuanjun had provided the MSS, the country’s principal intelligence agency, with information on…
The Democratic National Convention will kick off its fourth and final night on Thursday. After a week of Democrats’ most prominent figures rallying the party faithful, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination during a speech in which she is widely expected to offer her vision and policy agenda to the American people. The theme of the final night is “For Our Future,” according to convention organizers. Only weeks ago, the Democratic Party was wracked by debates over whether President Joe Biden should step aside as the party’s nominee and over the party’s general message and values ahead…
Canon Academy (www.Canon-CNA.com) offers a comprehensive educational program featuring hands-on workshops covering a wide range of photography topics. To date, we have successfully trained 85 students through this initiative. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum blending theory and practice, where expert trainers instill confidence and passion while covering essential topics like exposure triangle, composition, lighting, focus, and more. Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is thrilled to announce the official launch of Canon Academy in Senegal, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at nurturing local photographic talent. In partnership with renowned institutions, Kourtrajmé Dakar Film School and Sup’IMax School, Canon is committed…
Get Hitched Boys! Cassper Reacts To His Wife’s Delicious Studio Cheeseboard. Cassper Nyovest has shared his delight over his wife’s latest culinary creation, a delectable cheeseboard that recently made its debut in his studio. Get Hitched Boys! Cassper Reacts To His Wife’s Delicious Studio Cheeseboard The South African rapper took to social media to express his appreciation for the cheeseboard, which featured an array of gourmet cheeses, fresh fruits, and artisanal crackers. “Studio Cheeseboard by my wife. Get married boys,” wrote Cassper. This year has been nothing short of transformative for Cassper Nyovest. Amidst his spiritual awakening and baptism, fans were still…
Former Duke men’s basketball standout Bobby Hurley will return to his alma mater for the first time in an official capacity later this year. The current Arizona State head coach will lead his Sun Devils into Cameron Indoor Stadium on Oct. 27 for an exhibition match, announced Wednesday on X by Duke University. Proceeds from the Blue Devil-Sun Devil showdown will go to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital.”Bobby’s one of the all-time great players to ever play here,” Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said in a video on X. “To get a guy like him back to Duke, to celebrate what…