The results of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team’s appeal were announced on Wednesday, and they did not go well for RCR.RCR had been penalized by NASCAR for the way Austin Dillon finished the Cup Series race at Richmond on Aug. 11. Dillon bumped both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin out of the way in order to secure a race win that he hoped would help the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 qualify for the playoffs. However, NASCAR decided to withdraw Dillon’s playoff eligibility due to his reckless driving. Dillon and the No. 3 team were also docked 25…
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Chicago, Illinois – The “uncommitted” delegates at the Democratic National Convention in the United States have a message for their party: “Help us help you.” Approximately 30 such delegates earned a spot at the convention in Chicago after hundreds of thousands of people voted “uncommitted” in the Democratic primaries, in protest of President Joe Biden’s unconditional support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Since then, Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, and Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced him on the Democratic ticket. Still, the war in Gaza remains a flashpoint dividing the Democratic Party. Many of the “uncommitted”…
The Brooklyn district attorney has upgraded the charges against a former city parks employee worker accused of fatally shooting a homeless Venezuelan man — now alleging the killing was motivated by a hate for migrants.Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal Parks Department employee, is accused of targeting 30-year-old Arturo Jose Rodriguez-Marcano on July 21, three days after angrily confronting migrants living in Steuben Playground and ripping tarps from where the homeless men had been sleeping so he could clean the park. “This defendant allegedly came to the location where the victim was staying, armed with a gun, to settle a score,” said Brooklyn…
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne By Gaston Browne I address you as the head of government, driven by the same deep concern that you all share over the recent surge in gun-related robberies and acts of violence plaguing our society. It is a matter of utmost urgency, and I assure you of my administration’s unswerving commitment to take the fight to these criminal elements and to defeat them. Your government was elected to serve and protect; you-the law-abiding citizens and residents of our nation, from the scourge of crime and violence. You and your children have an…
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, hosted US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, to discuss enhancing health collaboration between Kenya and the US. Key topics included integrating HIV services into primary healthcare, boosting global health security, and establishing the Kenyan National Public Health Institute. The discussions also covered joint malaria reduction efforts, healthcare infrastructure, and research. The US pledged significant support for Kenya’s digital health infrastructure, marking a major step in advancing healthcare systems. The CS was joined by Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and senior ministry officials. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Source…
Chelsea Football Club have confirmed the return of Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal.The Portuguese international is being unveiled as a Chelsea player for the second time after spending time on loan with the Premier League side during the 2022-23 season. Joao Felix signed a six-year deal upon his return to Stamford Bridge with the option for one more, the fee is said to be in the region of £45.5 million.Chelsea confirmed the signing of Joao Felix just minutes after the departure of Conor Gallagher to Atletico, whose move initially stalled after the collapse…
The Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as their head coach earlier this summer. They had previously released Darvin Ham after failing to build on the Lakers’ trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2023. Redick has been tasked with making the Purple and Gold competitive while also implementing a new player development system. According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, some Lakers players already feel Redick’s impact as the team begins to ramp up ahead of training camp. Woike’s reporting is based on the different training regimes Redick has instilled for the players who are already back in…
Israel has killed at least 50 more Palestinians and wounded more than 120 in Gaza as its military has ordered new evacuations in central and southern parts of the enclave. Gaza’s Civil Defence agency on Wednesday said at least four people were killed and 18 wounded in the latest Israeli strike on Salah al-Din School, which is sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Agency spokesperson Mahmud Bassal told the AFP news agency that 10 of the injured were children. A father told AFP his child was killed in the strike while playing in the schoolyard. “We ran to see and…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends to end his independent presidential campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump, according to two sources familiar with the plans. The sources cautioned that talks are ongoing, but there will be clarity by the end of the week. One of the sources said the campaigns are working toward a joint appearance. The decision to drop out will end the most prominent third-party candidacy in the 2024 race. Kennedy announced Tuesday that he will give a campaign speech addressing “his path forward,” days after his running mate said the campaign faced a choice about staying in the 2024…
BARBADOS / DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – In a prestigious ceremony, the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) awarded Caribbean Export a special recognition for its vital support in executing projects that advance exports and investment in the country. This accolade acknowledges Caribbean Export as a crucial strategic partner in implementing programs that help exporting companies and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Dominican Republic reach international markets. During the “Alianzas que Suman” (Alliances that Add Up) ceremony, Romily Thevenin, communications and research officer, accepted the recognition on behalf of Caribbean Export. The award was presented by ProDominicana’s…