Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez did some damage at Tropicana Field on Tuesday. Alvarez was hitting during batting practice hours before Houston’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He slugged a home run that hit off the scoreboard in right field. The ball shattered a part of the scoreboard that caused it to become glitchy. Even after batting practice had passed and the game had begun, the scoreboard was still partially broken. Though he had done damage during BP, Alvarez was more quiet during the game. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Houston’s 3-2 win.Alvarez had…
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Srettha becomes the fourth Thai prime minister in 16 years to be removed by the kingdom’s Constitutional Court.Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office for appointing a minister with a criminal conviction, throwing the kingdom into new political turmoil. Judge Punya Udchachon, reading the ruling on Wednesday, said the court voted 5-4 to remove Srettha, whose appointment of former lawyer Pichit Chuenban, jailed for six months in 2008 for contempt of court conviction, fell short of official moral and ethical standards. The ruling comes less than a week after judges voted 6-3 to accept a petition…
It seems that the prayers of hundreds of hopefuls have been answered. On Aug. 12, Chick-fil-A announced that starting Aug. 26, it is bringing back two of the most popular items it’s ever released: the long-awaited Banana Pudding Milkshake and the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, which is the chain’s best-selling seasonal offering of all time. Banana Pudding Milkshake and Banana Frosted Coffee Banana Pudding Milkshake. (Chick-fil-A) The initially seasonal shake debuted (and departed) back in 2011. Chick-fil-A fans on social media have been repeatedly begging for its return in the 13 years since — there are also a pair of Change.org petitions from 2017 and 2018 with hundreds of signatures.…
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has noted with shock the death of several learners in Gauteng yesterday. She said: “This is indeed incredibly sad such young lives, dying so tragically. They will now never reach their full potential. The youth is the future, but South Africa will now never benefit from these young people.” Ms Maimela was reacting to media reports that three Sebokeng’s Evaton Primary School learners, two of them were siblings got sick at school and were taken to a nearby health facility. They were declared dead on arrival at hospital…
Shebeshxt Opens Up About Devastating Loss Of His Daughter. Shebeshxt has faced intense scrutiny from the kangaroo court following the tragic death of his daughter. After announcing his return to music, the rapper was involved in a severe accident that not only took his daughter’s life but also resulted in his hospitalization. Shebeshxt Opens Up About Devastating Loss Of His Daughter The incident took place in June in Limpopo, and since then, he has been struggling to cope. Taking to his Facebook page, the rapper expressed his frustration with the criticism he’s been facing since the tragedy, admitting that although…
The annual inflation rate rose for the first time this year in July.However, inflation had been expected to rise to 2.3% so most City analysts believe the smaller-than-predicted rise is unlikely to delay another interest rate cut. Inflation last rose in December 2023 when the CPI increased from 3.9% to 4%.The ONS said the main reason for the inflation rate rise was that gas and electricity prices did not fall as steeply as they had in the same month last year.Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: “The new Government is under no illusion as to the scale of the…
There are a few things that make an old-school head coach more upset than unforced errors, and Mack Brown, who has been a college football head coach since 1985, certainly qualifies as old-school.That means he also knows that sometimes the best way to correct a mistake is swift and undeniable punishment, and for a young and hungry college football player, usually the best way to get their attention is with a lack of playing time.And that’s exactly what Brown said his plan is this fall because he’s already growing sick of his team’s pre-snap penalties.“Really working hard on penalties. We’ve…
Hasina’s statement comes hours after a court orders probe into her role in the death of a grocery shop owner during the protests.Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for action against those involved in “killings and vandalism” in the country last month, her first comments since violent protests forced her to flee to India. More than 300 people died in the demonstrations that began as student-led protests against quotas in government jobs spiralled into a larger movement seeking Hasina’s overthrow. Hasina’s written statement, issued on X on Tuesday through her United States-based son, came hours after a court…
The MTA has doubled the ranks of private security guards posted near subway station emergency exits that officials call the “superhighway of fare evasion.” Budget documents show that the MTA expects to spend more than $35 million through next year on increasing to 1,000 the number of unarmed security guards whose mere presence at the gates is intended to slow the stream of fare-beaters who use them as free entrances. The MTA estimates that it takes a $700 to $800 million hit annually from nonpayment in the subways, buses and commuter railroads, as well as at its tolled bridges and…
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) made a significant step forward in enhancing aviation’s role as a catalyst for sustainable development in Africa. During the AFI Week held in Gabon, ICAO signed four pivotal capacity building and implementation support agreements with Member States, each aimed at strengthening their aviation sectors and alignment with international standards. Gabon’s Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile entered into a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with ICAO. This comprehensive agreement will provide Gabon with access to ICAO’s expertise, project management and procurement services, and customized training packages. A key focus of this collaboration is the potential development…