A year after signing a four-year Titans extension, Jeffery Simmons has added a piece of reporting to his resume. The sixth-year Titans defensive lineman alerted X followers that Arden Key‘s suspension will not come to pass.In late July, reports came down that the Tennessee edge-rusher received a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. In a rare development, the ban has been overturned on appeal. ESPN.com’s Turron Davenport confirms Simmons’ offering, and the Titans will be eligible to use Key for the season’s first six games. This will both keep a Titans starter in the mix and protect Key’s guarantees. While appeal…
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Social media platform says shutdown ‘effective immediately’ but Brazilian users will still have access to X.Social media giant X has announced it will shutter its operations in Brazil following a legal tussle with a top Brazilian judge over the platform’s rights and responsibilities to counter disinformation. The platform, previously known as Twitter, said on Saturday the shutdown was “effective immediately” but that Brazilian users would still have access to X. “We are deeply saddened that we have been forced to make this decision,” the company said, adding that responsibility for the decision “lies solely” with Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre…
In the debut episode of Lit NYC, the FAQ NYC Podcast Network’s off-cycle show covering books, art, music and more, you’ll be hearing from Ross Perlin, author of the brilliant Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues, and co-director of the Endangered Languages Alliance. He sat down at the Alliance’s office in Manhattan to talk with Haidee Chu, Queens reporter for The City and a native Cantonese speaker, and monolingual editor and host Harry Siegel, to discuss his work mapping the languages spoken here in what may be the most linguistically diverse city in the history of the…
BNXN LyricsBNXN delivers yet another hit track, titled Phenomena, read the lyrics below and sing along to this catchy tune.BNXN – Phenomena LyricsHmm, mhmm tell me Wetin Dey supKin to so pe mo n BoAnytime we dey ballWe dey order oscrohDo you got this on lock? Mo ma so pe on GodLet em know that we outsideEveryday is on lockShina ferereShina bin tiO n ko kenkeleWith your bikiniPlease remember mePlease remember meJust do that for me babyIf I no drop shingbain, e ma foI’m fine you should knowShey bi Emi sh’ omo ologoEvian e go flowThe Phenomena sef she no…
The NWSL’s San Diego Wave announced they have tapped USMNT legend and current broadcaster Landon Donovan to take over interim head-coaching duties for the remainder of the 2024 season on Friday. According to the team, previous head coach Paul Buckle decided to leave for “personal commitments.”However, the hire drew confusion from some pundits like ESPN’s Herculez Gomez who thought it “screams PR stunt.” Donovan’s only managerial experience comes from a failed two-year stint as founder and head coach of the San Diego Loyal, a USL Championship squad that was forced to shut down in 2023.Perhaps this supposedly temporary gig could…
Discussions brokered by the US, Qatar and Egypt to resume in Cairo.As Israel continues its relentless war on Gaza, Palestinians are pinning their hopes on talks that have paused in Doha but are set to resume in Cairo next week. Israel and Hamas are studying proposals from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States. But what are the chances of a ceasefire this time? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Alon Pinkas – Former Israeli ambassador and previous government adviser Rami Khouri – Distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut Niall Stanage – White House columnist for the publication, The Hill…
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, the person said. The person could not publicly discuss details of the plea and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Messages were left seeking comment with three lawyers representing Santos. The court hearing was scheduled for Monday afternoon after prosecutors and Santos’ lawyers jointly requested one on Friday. They…
By14th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting LIMA, Peru – “Peru sees the global energy transition as an opportunity begin its path to industrialization,” said Peru’s mnister of energy and mines Rómulo Mucho, adding that it will generate direct employment and greater value add, mainly in the most vulnerable areas. “The energy transition can be achieved through various pathways by considering our local geography and industrial structure across the APEC economies,” minister Mucho continued. “Energy supply security is also directly related to the economy and social development. I am fully convinced that clean energy source must become the main component of our…
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana urged African leaders and international development partners to critically reassess the current development cooperation framework. Speaking on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” the President highlighted the successes and challenges of Africa’s development journey since the end of colonialism. President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the progress Africa has made in sectors like agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure, crediting international partnerships and various development frameworks for these achievements. However, he pointed out that despite these…
Mohamed Salah started his goal-scoring campaign under manager, Arne Slot as Liverpool started their 2024/25 Premier League campaign by creating new record with a victory over the newly promoted side, Ipswich Town.Mohamed Salah has continued to cement his status as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats, with a record that boasts an impressive array of goals, awards, and accolades. Since joining Liverpool in 2017, the Egyptian winger has consistently dazzled fans and opponents alike with his lightning-quick speed, skill, and clinical finishingThe Egyptian King extended Liverpool’s lead in the second half after he created the first for Diogo Jota…