The Haas Factory Team has officially started its rebuild, and it’s grabbed two solid young drivers to pilot its Xfinity Series cars. The team announced on Saturday that Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer will drive its NASCAR Xfinity Series cars in 2025, officially completing the 2025 roster. Cole Custer will drive its lone Cup Series entry next season, making Haas one of the youngest teams in the sport. With Stewart-Haas Racing closing at the end of the season, the Haas Factory Team will be the remnants of the championship organization. Both Creed and Mayer give the team Xfinity Series drivers with…
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Opposition protesters are taking to the streets of Venezuela’s capital once more to denounce the results of a recent election that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another term in power. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado urged her supporters “to remain firm and united” in a social media post on Saturday, shortly after she called for people to demonstrate in hundreds of cities across the country and abroad. “They’re trying to scare us, to divide us, to paralyse us, to demoralise us, but they can’t because they are absolutely entrenched in their lies [and] violence,” Machado said. The South American nation…
Originally appeared on E! Online More insight into Matthew Perry’s final moments are being uncovered. The “Friends” alum’s last conversation with his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa — one of five people charged in connection to Perry’s death — before being injected with his fatal dose of ketamine was revealed in a plea agreement Iwamasa made with the Department of Justice that was obtained by E! News Aug. 16. On the day of Perry’s Oct. 28 death, Iwamasa injected Perry with a dose of ketamine — a controlled substance known for its dissociative effects — around 8:30 a.m., the plea agreement alleged.…
NEW YORK, USA – A UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent expert called for an end to systemic racism in Brazil on Friday through “bold and transformative action” to tackle the issue. Special Rapporteur Ashwini K.P., said at the end of a 12-day fact finding mission, that members of marginalised racial and ethnic groups in Brazil – including those of African descent and from indigenous groups – are experiencing “pervasive manifestations of systemic racism, as legacies of colonialism and enslavement.” This form of racism, she said, has persisted since the nation was formed despite consistent and brave activism from those being discriminated…
In a speech delivered at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo called for a new development cooperation paradigm that is centered on partnership, mutual accountability, sustainability, and local ownership. Addressing the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” the President highlighted the need for a shift from donor-recipient relationships to genuine partnerships that recognize the mutual interests and shared responsibilities of all stakeholders. President Akufo-Addo emphasized that African countries must take the lead in defining their development priorities and shaping the agenda for cooperation. “Development cooperation…
Nigerian music executive Jude Okoye has finally broken his silence amidst the ongoing drama with his brothers, Paul and Peter of P-Square. In a post on his social media page, Jude announced that he would soon be sharing his side of the story, addressing the various allegations and controversies that have surrounded him.Meanwhile, Jude Okoye has been at the center of several issues. , including accusations of fraud, funds diversion, and a suppressive business model, which led to the breakup of the P-Square group. Also, his brother, Peter, had previously accused him of setting up a secret company and had…
The Pirates announced that Andrew McCutchen has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, and infielder Alika Williams was called up from Triple-A to take McCutchen’s spot on the 26-man roster. Ryan Palencer of the Bucs On Deck site (X link) was the first to report Friday that Williams was headed back to the majors, after McCutchen was removed from Friday’s game due to left knee discomfort.While there’s no truly good time for an injury, the knee problem arises at a particularly unfortunate juncture for McCutchen, as the veteran was in the midst of his…
Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are campaigning in battleground state of Pennsylvania this weekend.Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding campaign events in the key US swing state of Pennsylvania this weekend, as the race between the United States presidential candidates heats up before November’s election. Trump will hold a rally in the small town of Wilkes-Barre on Saturday while Harris is expected to make several stops on a bus tour around the city of Pittsburgh on Sunday. The focus on Pennsylvania — one of several battleground states expected to be critical in deciding the election — comes as recent…
The fraud trial against former U.S. Rep. George Santos may be on pause, as sources familiar with the case now say the Long Island politician is expected to plead guilty on Monday. A hearing for the planned guilty plea has been scheduled for 3 p.m. in federal court, according to two sources familiar with the matter tell News 4. Santos’ lawyer did not return requests for comment, and spokespersons for the FBI and U.S. attorney’s office declined to comment. The former congressman had pleaded not guilty to a range of financial crimes, including lying to Congress about his wealth, collecting…
GENEVA, Switzerland – UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk on Friday said the transition in Bangladesh was an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and rule of law, stressing the need for accountability for all those responsible for human rights violations and violence. “The transition ahead presents an historic opportunity to reform and revitalize the country’s institutions, to restore fundamental freedoms and civic space, and to give all in Bangladesh a part in building the future,” the High Commissioner said, as the UN Human Rights Office issued a preliminary report on the protests and unrest in the country…