Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

The Rays’ 8-7 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks Sunday came at an unfortunate cost, as both Pete Fairbanks and Yandy Diaz left the game due to injuries.  Fairbanks’ injury is the more serious matter, as manager Kevin Cash told reporters (including Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times) that the closer suffered an apparent lat strain and will be headed to the 15-day injured list.  Diaz had to leave the game after being hit in his left elbow with a pitch, but Cash said the infielder is day to day since X-rays and an MRI of Diaz’s elbow were both…

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Discover how Nigeria’s economic crisis provoked nationwide protests, with voices from every layer of society.A year after Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, the nation faces soaring inflation, a devalued currency, and tripled fuel prices, turning daily life into a battle for survival. Despite government claims that no lives have been lost, Amnesty International reports 22 deaths among protesters. As similar frustrations spread across Africa, analysts warn of a potential “African Spring”. In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Ahmed Idris explores the realities on the ground. Source link

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As strong thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the tri-state area Sunday night, flash flood warnings are in effect for much of the area until 10:15 p.m. Areas under a flash flood warning include: Fairfield County in Connecticut; New York (Manhattan), Richmond, Union, Rockland, Bronx counties in New York; and Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Union and Passaic counties in New Jersey. Check the latest active alerts here. Track the storm with exclusive StormTracker 4 Radar What is a Flash Flood Warning? A Flash Flood Warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area…

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By 14th APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy LIMA, Peru – Addressing the mounting health challenges of the 21st century, including the newly declared outbreak of mpox, APEC health ministers forged ambitious and forward-looking policies aimed at building more resilient, inclusive and sustainable health systems across the Asia-Pacific region. “The central theme of our sessions, Health Inclusivity: The Path to Empowerment and Growth that Leaves No One Behind, reflects our collective responsibility to ensure that all our citizens continue to have access to the health care they deserve, regardless of their gender, their social status and their geographical…

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Saint JHN LyricsUncover the profound beauty of Saint JHN’s Circles lyrics as they inspire, provoke introspection, and ignite a spark of self-discovery.Saint JHN – Circles LyricsI been running in circlesI been running in circles for youI been running in circlesI been running in circles for youI been running in circlesI been running in circles for youI been running in circlesI been running in circles for youWhen a square meets a circleI been trying to make it all fit for youI ain’t really trying to hurt youBut the walls gotta break, bend the rulesI been running in circlesI been really tryna…

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached an agreement this week to release outside linebacker Randy Gregory just a few months after signing him to a one-year contract. The reason for his release was simple — he never showed up.He never showed up to offseason training sessions, offseason meetings or training camp. He never spoke with head coach Todd Bowles. Perhaps even more confusing, Bowles said he was never given a reason.”I’ll never find out, but I wish him the best and we’ll move on from there,” Bowles said this weekend. “Can’t miss what you never had.”His one-year deal was worth $3 million with…

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The worst thing about the uproar that erupted when an Australian breakdancer received zero points for her performance at the Olympics was not the slightly bizarre “kangaroo hop” she performed, say the renowned, New York-based breakdance champions Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio and Ana “Rokafella” Garcia. The particularly devastating angle to the whole mess – “frustrating, insulting, offensive” is how Rokafella puts it; “burning the scene” is how Kwikstep sees it – was that it completely overshadowed the other performers, some of whom did win medals and “made an incredible impression on that dance floor”. It’s a huge shame, they say, because…

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Hurricane Ernesto, which made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday, brought heavy rains and strong winds before moving north-northeast away from the area. The storm forced residents to stay indoors and more than 26,000 people were without power, officials said. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kmh). It was located about 85 miles (135 kilometers) northeast of Bermuda and moving north-northeast at 6 mph. Earlier, the National Hurricane Center warned of strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and significant coastal flooding. But the hurricane warning for the area was…

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By Jonah McKeown After the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAFL) last month issued a booklet summarizing the Church’s teaching on a number of bioethical issues, the section on “artificial nutrition and hydration” (ANH) has some observers concerned about what they see as a departure from previous Church teaching. The Pontifical Academy for Life was founded in 1994 by St John Paul II to study and provide formation on bioethical issues for the promotion and defense of life. Published only in Italian on July 2, the PAFL’s new booklet says it has “the aim of clearing up confusion” about the Church’s teaching on a number of…

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Timaya and Eugy Official Lyrics”Blessings” is the eleventh track on Timaya’s Gladiator album, and it features Eugy Official, read the song’s lyrics below.Gladiator Album Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Smile’ Lyrics by Timaya Timaya & Eugy Official – Blessings LyricsBad manScarlet soundsLeggaBlessings dey follow meBlessings dey find meBlessings dey come my wayBlessings dey follow meBlessings dey find meBlessings dey come my wayBlessings dey follow meBlessings dey find meBlessings dey come my wayBlessings dey follow meBlessings dey find me (Legga)Blessings dey come my wayOh way oh way Oh way oh way oh wayOh way oh way Oh way oh wayOh way oh way…

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