Multi-award-winning actress and co-host of ABC’s “The View” Whoopi Goldberg announced Wednesday she is launching an all-women’s sports television network called AWSN (All Women’s Sports Network).Goldberg made the announcement on NBC’s “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.” “It’ll be the home for live women’s sports from around the world,” Goldberg told Fallon. “Everything from soccer, basketball, tennis, cricket, curling, you name it — if a woman is playing it, we’re showing it.”The network is partnering with CommonSpirit Health, a network of medical providers focused on women’s well-being, and Goldberg added that the channel is growing rapidly – already launching in…
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US eases restrictions for a few contractors to work away from the front lines and says they won’t engage in combat.The United States is allowing a small number of American defence contractors to work inside Ukraine to maintain and repair Pentagon-provided weaponry, according to US officials. The US has been a key military backer of Ukraine, committing more than $60bn in security aid since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. But it has not permitted US military contractors to work in Ukraine, wary that it could be drawn into a direct conflict with Russia. US President Joe Biden made the…
Wildfire sends smoke from NJ to NYC A large brush fire near New Jersey’s Palisades Interstate Parkway sent thick smoke across the Hudson River into parts of New York City and Westchester. FOX 5’s Meredith Gorman has the story. NEW JERSEY – Firefighters in New Jersey were stretched even thinner on Friday morning when another wildfire broke out along the Palisades Interstate Parkway, sending thick smoke across the Hudson River and into parts of New York City and Westchester County. The blaze, covering approximately 39 acres, is only 30% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. At least…
BELMOPAN, Belize – The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and E-governance (MPUELE), in partnership with key stakeholders, successfully hosted the Energy Fair 2024 at the University of Belize Campus in Belmopan. It was a dynamic event celebrating Belize’s progress toward a future of clean and sustainable energy. The fair kicked off with a vibrant Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM, featuring several key announcements and initiatives that demonstrate Belize’s commitment to accelerating its energy transition. Among the highlights was the unveiling of the Least Cost Rural Electrification Plan, a groundbreaking collaboration between the ministry and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB),…
More than a decade ago the Republic of Congo, an oil-producing country of 6m people in central Africa, wanted to improve its decrepit health-care infrastructure. It paid an estimated $658m to a Brazilian company called Asperbras to build a dozen new hospitals. Yet of the 12 hospitals that were promised, only four have been built, according to Publiez Ce Que Vous Payez-Congo, a watchdog. Legal proceedings in America, France and Portugal allege that a good chunk may have ended up in the pockets of some of the president’s relatives. In total, investigators have identified at least $200m of suspect funds,…
Top 5 SA Hip Hop Merchandise In 2024. South African hip-hop has proven that it’s not just a genre but a culture that thrives on authenticity, creativity, and connection with its audience. Artists have moved beyond just dropping bars and beats—they’re also mastering the merch game. Top 5 SA Hip Hop Merchandise In 2024 In 2024, the SA hip-hop scene has delivered some seriously impressive merchandise that speaks to their artistry and keeps fans dripping with style. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 standout collections every hip-hop fan should check out. 1. Touchline Truth – “Peace Hunting” Merch Touchline’s…
Starting in place of the injured Ja Morant, the younger Pippen had 11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ second straight win. It wasn’t a cheap triple-double either, as Pippen was subbed out for good with seven minutes remaining.His father, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, finished his career with 17 triple-doubles. That’s more impressive than it seems considering he played the bulk of his prime in the slower-paced, lower-scoring 1990s. The younger Pippen inherited some of the court vision of his father, one of the best passing forwards of all time, but not his height: The older…
A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency.Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, according to a United Nations update that warned about a surge in malaria. Aid agencies have said the world’s youngest country, highly vulnerable to climate change, is in the grip of its worst flooding in decades, mainly in the north. The floods have affected about 1.4 million people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday, across 43 counties and the disputed Abyei region, which is…
Suspect arrested after UWS shooting Police say they have arrested 42-year-old Eduardo Diaz of Queens, the man accused of shooting his former boss in broad daylight on the Upper West Side. FOX 5’s Duarte Geraldino has the story. NEW YORK – A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side, according to police. According to police, 42-year-old Eduardo Diaz, of Queens, faces a charge of attempted murder, among others, after a man was shot in the shoulder and leg just after 9 a.m. near West 69th Street and Columbus Avenue. Following the…
LONDON, England – To advance sustainable development and climate resilience initiatives, the Commonwealth Secretariat and Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have partnered to accelerate collective action in the Caribbean. This alliance will leverage both institutions’ expertise and fund initiatives to foster the economic and environmental well-being of Caribbean nations, with a focus on Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sergio Díaz-Granados, CAF’s executive president. Of the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries, 25 are SIDS, which are exceptionally vulnerable to the intensification of the climate crisis and…