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Zakwe Gives K.O His Flowers Following The Release Of “Too Much.” Renowned rapper Zakwe has publicly expressed his admiration for fellow hip-hop artist K.O, following the release of K.O’s latest single, “Too Much” featuring Nasty C. Zakwe Gives K.O His Flowers Following The Release Of “Too Much” Zakwe is also among SA rappers who have received their laurels for his raw and authentic style. Taking to social media, the Zulu rapper took time to acknowledge K.O’s musical craft after he dropped the most talked about single “Too Much.” In his heartfelt post, Zakwe acknowledged K.O’s dedication to the craft and…

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The Yankees and Tigers square off in Williamsport Sunday night for the Little League Classic and due to the special nature of the game, both clubs are allowed to add a 27th player to their active rosters.  The two teams have each addressed this extra roster spot in a particularly noteworthy way, as the Yankees called up star prospect Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A and the Tigers activated outfielder Riley Greene from the 10-day injured list.While Dominguez is in the starting lineup for the Little League Classic, it looks like it’ll just be a cup of coffee in the majors for…

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Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming series between the two highest-ranked test-playing nations.Australia captain Pat Cummins says he expects to lean a bit more heavily on all-rounders Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh with the ball during the five-test series against India later this year. Australia are looking to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from the visitors when the series begins on November 22 in Perth, with other tests in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne before the teams head to Sydney for the final match from January 3. With five tests to be played…

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With a complicated $112 billion dollar budget, New York City needs someone to keep a keen eye on its wallet. There’s a lot to handle: union contracts, a giant pension fund, agency audits and more. The person who watches the books and oversees City Hall’s spending is called the comptroller, a position currently filled by Brad Lander. Now that Lander’s making a run for mayor and says he won’t seek reelection, his office appears to be up for grabs, and big-name candidates are already lining up.  The race won’t be until 2025, when the campaigns challenging Mayor Eric Adams will…

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Nigerians’ frustration with the Tinubu government threatens to spill over. Ali Ndume, a stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and, until last weekend, Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, is nobody’s idea of an opposition figure. Yet, as he fielded questions on “opposition” television station Arise News last week, one could have been forgiven for mistaking him for one. Senator Ndume pulled no punches as he delivered a withering criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration, which he accused of being lax in its approach to the country’s mounting economic and security problems. As he sees it, the real reason why…

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Nasty C Confirms Genre Fusion On His Upcoming Music Project. Nasty C has consistently been at the cutting edge of releasing new music, striving to keep South African hip-hop vibrant and his brand thriving. Nasty C Confirms Genre Fusion On His Upcoming Music Project Over the years, his extensive catalogue has showcased his raw talent and versatility, establishing him as one of the most exceptional and remarkable rappers in South Africa. His relentless innovation and dedication to his craft have solidified his position as a leading figure in the industry. To maintain his momentum, Nasty C has announced that a…

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is inching closer to another remarkable feat.  On Sunday, in the top of the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, Ohtani blasted an 80 mph pitch from starting pitcher Sonny Gray for a 396-foot solo home run, giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. According to MLB’s X account, the exit velocity was an astounding 113.5 mph. Ohtani is on the verge of becoming the sixth player in MLB history to notch 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a single season. Through 122 games, the designated hitter has 39 home runs and 37…

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The violent upheaval tearing Khartoum apart has forced many Sudanese people to flee for safety. The war’s impact on the capital’s healthcare system has made it even more urgent for many families to leave. Attacks on medical facilities in Khartoum in 2023 led to a shortage of drugs throughout the capital, which meant that many chronically ill Sudanese could no longer find the medicines they needed. This is the reality for millions in vital need of healthcare not just in Sudan but elsewhere in the world as well. In Gaza, multiple attacks on hospitals have killed and injured hundreds, including…

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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s abrupt U-turn away from a plan to cut congestion by tolling motorists in the core of Manhattan has thrown a state commitment to fund environmental mitigation programs in The Bronx into question. As part of congestion pricing — which would have slapped tolls on motorists driving south of 60th Street while raising billions of dollars for transit upgrades — the MTA and New York State had agreed to pour $155 million over five years into “communities already overburdened by pre-existing air pollution and chronic diseases.” But after Hochul hit the brakes on the plan she long championed…

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