Michigan’s main task: Ignore the drama, upgrade recruiting
In mid-January, after a series of cryptic tweets from Jim Harbaugh marked the supposed end of his latest NFL overture,
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Month: January 2023
The Rock Cosigns Travis Kelce’s Postgame Speech, ‘My Boy Said What He Said’
The Rock Cosigns Kelce’s Postgame Speech ‘My Boy Said What He Said’ 1/31/2023 8:30 AM PT Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave Travis Kelce a ringing endorsement … after the NFL superstar ripped the Cincinnati mayor, calling him a “jabroni” following the Chiefs’ victory over the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game! Of course, Kansas City’s
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East Africa: Conflict Exacerbates World’s Worst Hunger Crisis
Nairobi — Conflict and political unrest in north-east Africa – civil wars, uprisings and attacks by armed insurgents – are fueling a famine, causing displacement, loss of livelihoods, and disrupting of food production and food supply chains. Nearly one in four children under five in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and parts of Kenya are
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Tunisians express little hope one day after elections
Tunisian citizens have expressed little hope one day after the second round of parliamentary elections with record abstention. Preliminary results suggest that nearly 89% of the electorate decided to stay away from the political process. “Those who have been elected, what are they going to do again? What will they bring? Don’t tell me that
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Cops Lynched Tyre Nichols Because They Knew They Could
All police, regardless of race or background, are employed to uphold a system conceived by white people, for white people, that operates to oppress Black people. January 31, 2023 The race of a cop is “cop.” Nobody should have needed to see a video of five Black cops lynching Tyre Nichols to figure that out.
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The Last Of Us Took a Major Detour for an Unforgettable Episode
Nick Offerman’s Bill was at the center of “Long, Long Time.”Image: HBOWe realize it’s only January, but if 2023 gives us a better episode of television than episode three of The Last of Us, we’ll be very lucky. “Long, Long Time”—which was less an episode and more a short movie, clocking in around 76 minutes—told
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Guess Who This Fancy Gal Turned Into!
Guess Who This Fancy Gal Turned Into! 1/30/2023 12:01 AM PT Before this “fancy pants” teen turned into an actress and a tv personality in “The O.C.”, she was growing up in Chappaqua, New York and schooling everyone with her superior vocabulary at Syracuse University. After playing a New Jersey bartender on the television series
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LIV’s plea to subpoena Augusta members denied
7:16 PM ETAssociated Press A federal judge denied a request by LIV Golf to expand discovery in its antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour to include communication with 10 Augusta National members, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.LIV Golf had issued subpoenas to five PGA Tour board members and Tim Finchem, the retired PGA
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Japan and the Netherlands join U.S. chip curbs to China
While Washington claims that the controls will bar the Chinese military from using chipmaking technology to develop advanced weapons, Beijing has called the curbs a protectionist policy that violates international trade rules: In December, China initiated a dispute against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization (WTO), reiterating those claims. The U.S. curbs are “a
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Kenya: African Economies and Overlapping Crises
opinion By By Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u and Prof. Théophile T. Azomahou The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a profound setback after a quarter-century of economic and social progress. Insecurity and political instability are becoming pervasive across Africa. The Russian-Ukrainian war is exposing millions of people to food insecurity, and the most vulnerable are the hardest hit as
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DRC’s capital, Kinshasa, ready to welcome Pope Francis
In Kinshasa’s Ndolo airport everything is ready to welcome Pope Francis. The Holy Pontiff arrives on Tuesday in Kinshasa, capital of the DRC and Africa’s largest catholic country. On Wednesday more than a million people are expected to attend a morning mass. In total, Pope Francis will deliver twelve speeches and will meet, in addition
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Looking back at Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in college | Joel Klatt Show
Joel Klatt reflected back on each of the quarterbacks who won the conference championships. He looked back on covering Patrick
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‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Star Jordan Alexander Grateful Despite HBO Cancelation
‘Gossip Girl’ Star Jordan Alexander Reboot Was Canceled … But I’m Happy It Even Happened!!! 1/30/2023 12:15 AM PT this publication.com “Gossip Girl” star Jordan Alexander isn’t shedding any tears or holding a grudge after the reboot series was canceled … instead, she’s finding the positive in an awesome experience. We caught up with Jordan shortly
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Joshua Bassett Assures He’s ‘Better Than I Have Ever Been’ After Sparking Concern With Religious Posts
“The peace i feel is far beyond what i thought possible,” the singer-songwriter wrote on Instagram Stories. Joshua Bassett attends the premiere of Disney’s “Better Nate Than Ever” at El Capitan Theatre on March 15, 2022 in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/GI Joshua Bassett has a message for fans who are worried about his well-being: Don’t
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Ex-Google Employees Are Vlogging Their Layoffs on TikTok
Photo: Alena Veasey (Shutterstock)When Google told 12,000 employees they were out of a job last week, there were a lot of feels, understandably. Some workers were confused about why they had been laid off. Others were frustrated. Some ex-Googlers were grateful to have even had the opportunity at all.We learned all of this and more not
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Pilot dies in aircraft crash in Mpumalanga
A pilot was killed when a light aircraft crashed in Mbombela, Mpumalanga on Monday afternoon.Emer-G-Med paramedics and other emergency services responded to the crash around the old Mbombela Airport.“On arrival at the scene, the aircraft was found in ruins. The pilot and only occupant were declared dead on arrival of paramedics,” Emer-G-Med said.The cause of
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Spotify Launches ‘Women of Iran’ Playlist Amidst Continued Women-Led Revolution in Iran
Arriving during the ongoing revolution in Iran, the playlist includes music and commentary from women artists and allies like Googoosh, Snoh Aalegra and Shervin Hajipour. People participate in a demonstration against the death of Iranian Mahsa Amini on October 1, 2022 in Brussels, Belgium. Thierry Monasse/GI Spotify has launched a new playlist to amplify the
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Makin’ Tracks: Old Dominion’s ‘Memory Lane’ Moves an Old Idea Into New Territory
“Let’s take a trip down memory lane.” Few expressions are more clichéd. Different usages of “memory lane” or “memory’s lane” began showing up in the late 1800s, and the phrase has become a common way to think of nostalgia. Old Dominion’s new single, which Arista Nashville released to country radio via PlayMPE on Jan. 4, puts
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The pitfalls of spending big to sign one player
Jan 26, 2023Tor-Kristian KarlsenWhen your club spends a huge amount of money to sign a new player, it’s all good, right? Wrong. History is littered with a number of expensive flops and, even if they do hit the ground running, there are numerous things to take into consideration as they adapt to their new surroundings.So
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Africa: Staying Neutral On Ukraine Easier Said Than Done for African States
As the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group expands its Africa footprint, questions remain about what “neutrality” really looks like for African governments. On New Year’s Day, video emerged of a young Ivorian serving with the Wagner Group on the frontlines of Ukraine. While being interviewed by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally to Vladimir Putin and head of
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Eva Longoria’s ‘Desperate Housewives’ Aston Martin For Sale
Eva Longoria Buy My Former Aston Martin … From ‘Desperate Housewives’!!! 1/30/2023 12:45 AM PT Wanna look as hot as Eva Longoria on “Desperate Housewives”? Love cars? Got deep pockets? Then do we have the auction for YOU!!! That’s right … you could be the lucky owner of the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 Volante Eva
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Ivory Coast raises awareness about leprosy as victims suffer in silence
Dan Izzett has lived with leprosy’s effects on his body for 70 years, and has lost much to what he calls an “ancient, fascinating, very unkind disease”. The Zimbabwean former civil engineering technician and pastor was diagnosed at the age of 25 in 1972, but first contracted the disease when he was just five. That
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Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Holds at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, JVKE’s ‘Golden Hour’ Hits Top 10
Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, reigning for a second frame a week after it soared in at the summit, as it continues its dominance in both streaming and sales. Meanwhile, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue),” at No. 6 on the Hot 100, becomes the most-heard
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Joe Jonas Teases Jonas Brothers’ New Song ‘Wings’ From the Studio: ‘I Don’t Care, I Just Want You to Hear It’
He just couldn’t help himself. Joe Jonas leaked a snippet of the Jonas Brothers‘ new song “Wings” on social media on Sunday (Jan. 29). “Guys, we got the mix of our new song ‘Wings’ and, umm, I don’t care, I just want you to hear it. C’mon,” the middle JoBro says before heading inside to
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All You Need to Know About the Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura Elections
New Delhi: In 2023, a group of nine states is heading for polls. Their outcomes will set the tone and tenor of the crucial 2024 parliamentary elections, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be chasing his target of a third term in New Delhi. Among these nine states, four are located in the Northeast –
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Lisa Marie Presley Taking Opioids, Lost 40-50 Lbs. Weeks Before Death
Lisa Marie Presley Back on Opioids … Dramatic Weight Loss Leading Up to Death 1/30/2023 1:00 AM PT Lisa Marie Presley was on an extreme weight loss regimen in the months leading up to her death, because she wanted to look her best to celebrate the “Elvis” movie during the various awards ceremonies … family
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Chiefs vs. Eagles matchup: Who has the edge in Super Bowl LVII?
There was plenty of drama on the way to this point, but here we are: the AFC’s No. 1 team
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Everything We Know About the Facial Recognition Scandal at Madison Square Garden
Photo: Emilee Chinn (Getty Images)The future of facial recognition use by private companies in the United States could boil down to who emerges victorious in an ongoing dispute between a collection of lawyers and a petty, authoritarian New York billionaire. The place: one of America’s most famous venues, Madison Square Garden. The owner: James Dolan.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Pope Francis Travels to the DR Congo
The first pontiff to travel to Congo in 37 years will bring a simple message of peace, perhaps strengthening the sense of community in a nation where the Catholic Church has long played a dominant role. They hardly let anyone through at Ndolo. At the barriers of the domestic airport, soldiers only wave through travelers
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Tunisians vote in the second round of parliamentary elections
Tunisia’s president and its shaky, decade-long experiment with democracy are facing an important test on Sunday as voters cast ballots in the second round of parliamentary elections. Turnout was just 11% in the first round of voting last month, as many disaffected Tunisians stayed away and the influential opposition Islamist party boycotted. The runoff elections
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Follow live: Chiefs hold edge vs. Bengals in AFC Championship Game
9:31 PM ETESPN staffThe AFC came down to the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, just as it did in the 2021 season.A year ago, Joe Burrow and the Bengals overcame an 18-point deficit to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs 27-24 in overtime and advance to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs turned the tables
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A Standout Episode of The Last of Us Does Something the Games Couldn’t
Television The TV series achieves the same effect through almost opposite means. Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett on The Last of Us. Liane Hentscher/HBO This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Episode 3, “Long Long Time” Before HBO’s The Last of Us aired, the co-creator Craig Mazin explained several times how he planned
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Top Air Force General Sends Memo Warning of War with China in 2025
Top Air Force General Sends Memo … Warning of War with China in ’25 1/28/2023 11:38 AM PT A top U.S. Air Force official sent a stunning confession to his subordinates this week that warns of a looming war with China that he believes will manifest in the next couple years. General Mike Minihan —
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Nigeria: CBN Extends Deadline for Use of Old Naira Notes
The CBN governor, who spoke to journalists Sunday morning, said he had the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari for the extension. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a 10-day extension of the deadline for the use of old naira notes across Nigeria. The CBN governor, who spoke to journalists Sunday morning, said he had
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Nairobi River sewage and industrial pollution seeps into food and water
It should an idyllic scene – a waterfall cascading into the river below. But look a little closer and all is not well. The Nairobi River has turned sewer conduit in Kenya’s capital. Its waters turn from clear to black as it traverses informal settlements and industrial hubs. As clean water runs short, one of
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Paizo Isn’t Backing Down from Creating Its Universal RPG License
The story of Dungeons and Dragons’ Open Gaming License (OGL) has been nothing short of a saga throughout the month of January. That change made by the game’s publisher Wizards of the Coast resulted in widespread, nationwide backlash from players, and the publisher finally walked back those plans just yesterday.In the early days of the
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India rocks to Asia’s first Lollapalooza festival
MUMBAI – One of the world’s longest-running festivals kicked off in Mumbai Saturday for the Indian financial hub’s biggest music extravaganza since the end of the pandemic. Lollapalooza’s arrival in Mumbai is the first time the festival has been staged in Asia after branching out from its American origins in the past decade. Crowds thronged
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Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis Hug It Out in Public After Nasty Year
Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis Turning a New Leaf in 2023 … Hug It Out After Nasty Year 1/28/2023 2:00 PM PT Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis seem to have waived their white flags following a drama-filled year in the wake of their split — because they’re out here looking very simpatico. The former couple
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The Celtics have been the one constant in LeBron’s career
Jan 27, 2023Tim BontempsESPN THE BOSTON CELTICS thought they had LeBron James right where they wanted him.For the third time in five seasons, Boston had a chance to close James out on its home court inside TD Garden. After taking Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals in Miami, the Celtics returned home confident
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2023 NFL coaching tracker: News, rumors, interviews
The 2022-23 NFL regular season has come to an end, which means the coaching carousel is in full swing. Here’s
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Memphis PD Shuts Down SCORPION Unit Involved in Tyre Nichols’ Death
Tyre Nichols MPD Shuts Down SCORPION Unit … Involved in Brutal Death 1/28/2023 2:44 PM PT The special task force to which all 5 officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death belonged is being dismantled for good … an about-face after the top dog said she wouldn’t do it. The Memphis Police Department announced Saturday they
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Justin Timberlake, Questlove & More Celebrities React to Tyre Nichols’ Death: ‘We Demand Justice’
Other Hollywood celebs also weighed in after footage was released from the Memphis traffic stop showing the violent encounter. Justin Timberlake attends the Los Angeles Premiere FYC Event for Hulu’s “Candy” at El Capitan Theatre on May 09, 2022 in Los Angeles. Jerod Harris/GI Justin Timberlake, Questlove, Ciara, Viola Davis and Tyler Perry were among
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Alleged child sex ring kingpin Gerhard Ackerman nabbed after skipping court
Alleged child sex ring kingpin Andre Gerhard Ackerman, who failed to appear in court on Thursday, was arrested on Sunday.A warrant for his arrest was issued on Saturday.Ackerman, who is facing 740 charges ranging from rape, attempted murder, distribution of child porn, and human trafficking of minor children for sexual exploitation, failed to appear in
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Nigeria: Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan
The Plan seeks to tackle the dual crises of energy poverty and climate change with renewable energy contributing at least 30 per cent to the energy mix by the year 2030. Nigeria’s seat of power, known as the State House, will lead the way in keying into renewable energy sources to help mitigate the impacts
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Activists welcome EU rebuke to Morocco on human rights
Moroccan human rights activists on Thursday welcomed a resolution by the European parliament critical of Morocco’s human rights record. Last week, a resulotion urging Rabat to respect the freedom of expression was overwhelmingly adopted by the EU parliament. It focused in particular on the case of Omar Radi, a freelance journalist critical of the government
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Tom Verlaine, Television Frontman and Influential Guitarist, Dies at 73
Verlaine died peacefully and surrounded by friends in New York City. Television’s Tom Verlaine performs at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on May 6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. Darren Eagles/Getty Images Tom Verlaine has died after a brief illness, a representative for the innovative guitarist and founding member of Television confirms to Billboard. He was 73.
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Shakira Posts Cryptic Video After Ex Gerard Pique Goes Public With New Girlfriend
“Women don’t cry anymore, women dance merengue!” the Colombian star wrote, referencing her hit song with Bizarrap. Shakira attends the screening of “Elvis” during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2022 in Cannes, France. LOIC VENANCE/AFP via GI Shakira is seemingly reacting to her ex-boyfriend Gerard Piqué’s newly
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Meet the Titans, DC Comics’ New Justice League
Image: Nicola Scott/DC ComicsFor years, the Titans have been one of those superhero teams that DC Comics hasn’t entirely known what to do with. The members who’ve defined the superhero team have mainly been locked off to other team or solo books during the “Rebirth” era, or headlined limited books as a way to semi-link
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Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Alive and Well’ After Reported Police Wellness Check Prompted by Fans
“I woke up and spoke up for myself … can you believe it ??? Honestly I couldn’t either … so with that said, please again know I’m doing the best I can,” Spears wrote on Twitter. Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese
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Tomorrowland 2023 Lineup Announced: More to 600 Acts Performing Over Two Weekends
This year’s festival revolves around the theme “Adscendo” and takes place on July 21-23 and July 28-30. Courtesy of Tomorrowland The lineup for Tomorrowland 2023, set for two weekends in Belgium this summer, has been revealed — and it’s a big one. This year’s festival revolves around the theme “Adscendo,” takes place on July 21-23
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Television Frontman Tom Verlaine Dead at 73
Television Frontman Tom Verlaine Dead at 73 1/28/2023 3:29 PM PT Tom Verlaine — the frontman and lead guitarist for the band Television — has died. His former partner’s daughter, Jesse Smith, confirmed his death to the New York Times Saturday, saying he’d passed away in Manhattan after a brief illness. No other details were
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Ryan Reynolds talks Wrexham more than Deadpool these days. He’s OK with that.
Jan 27, 2023Kyle BonaguraESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.In the days leading up to Wrexham AFC’s third-round FA Cup match against Coventry City earlier this month, Ryan Reynolds wanted to believe an upset was coming.For the Red Dragons, who play in the fifth-tier National League, a win against a
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Growth in patents, trademark filing shows India’s rising scientific prowess: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is ranked seventh in patent filing and fifth overall in trademarks globally.In his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi said that in patents alone, there has been an increase of about 50 per cent in the last five years.”In the Global Innovation Index too, India’s
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Southern Africa: Air Zimbabwe to Expand Domestic Routes
Air Zimbabwe is promoting more domestic routes, as the airline seeks to expand its operations. This is according to the airline’s spokesperson, Firstme Vitori. The airline is expected to take delivery of a second Embraer (ERJ145) soon, in line with its six-year strategic turnaround plan (STP). Votori noted that key to this strategy is the
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AU official calls out Germany over leopard jibe that left some offended
Germany apologized on Thursday (Jan. 26) for using a leopard emoji in a tweet refering to the Russian Foreign Minister’s visit to Africa. The post that was regarded as offensive by some users was called out by the spokeswoman for the African Union chairman Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat. The German foreign ministry attempted to poke fun at Russia’s
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College basketball highlights: Illinois outshoots Wisconsin in Madison
It was a big day of college hoops Saturday on FOX with multiple All-America candidates at their best, top-10 teams
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Damar Hamlin Speaks on Camera for First Time Since Health Incident
Damar Hamlin Speaks on Camera for First Time … Since Emergency Incident 1/28/2023 4:42 PM PT Damar Hamlin is speaking to the public for the first time on camera since his life-threatening health scare on the field — and he has a lot to say … including a ton of thank-yous. The Bills safety posted
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Someone Is Asking Google to Remove Hundreds of Links Under Elon Musk’s Name
We know Elon Musk is terminally online, but this seems like a lot, even for him. A sender using the billionaire’s name has requested that Google remove hundreds of links for alleged copyright violations, as first noted in a TorrentFreak blogpost.The removal requests ask the search engine to take down links to t-shirts and merch
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Drops TWITTER Troll Persona During DC Tour…
(Bloomberg) — On Twitter, Elon Musk is a right-leaning, irreverent firebrand. In Washington, he’s a smooth political operator who knows his way around power.Most Read from BloombergPension Funds in Historic Surplus Eye $1 Trillion of Bond-BuyingAdani’s Detailed Hindenburg Reply Now Said to Be Post-Share SaleAdani Rout Crosses $51 Billion as Stocks Plunge by Daily LimitsPutin
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Who will go to the Super Bowl? Our guide —Eagles, Bengals-Chiefs
Jan 27, 2023ESPN staffThe conference championship round (schedule) for the 2022 NFL season has two great matchups. Our NFL Nation reporters deliver the biggest keys and bold predictions for each contest.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information offers a crucial stat and betting nugget, and our Football Power Index (FPI) goes inside the numbers with a game
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Priscilla Presley Challenges Lisa Marie’s Trust Document, May be Fraudulent
Priscilla Presley Challenges Lisa Marie’s Trust … Claims Amendment May Be Fraudulent 1/27/2023 9:51 AM PT Things have gotten almost immediately contentious in the wake of Lisa Marie Presley’s death. Turns out there’s apparent beef between Lisa’s mom and her oldest daughter. Priscilla Presley has filed legal docs, asking a judge to set aside an
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Kenya: President Ruto Calls Out Kenya Power for Disconnecting Power in City Estates Over Non-Payment
Nairobi — President William Ruto has called out the Kenya Power Company over numerous reports that some city estates have been disconnected from power over non-payment. Speaking at Shauri Moyo during the launch of affordable housing in units on Friday, the President instead advised Kenya Power to first engage with the residents so as to
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The Congo and World Bank launch Digital Acceleration Project
The view of a cybercafé is commonplace in The Congo. Gloire Ness a 21-year old from Bacongo in Brazzaville managesa small business. On a daily basis, he has to deal with issues ranging from blackouts to poor access to Internet. “The difficulties primarily from the Internet connection. Customers often say it’s a little slow. It’s
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Free ‘Sahayata’ clinic for transgenders launched in Hyderabad
A doctor examining a patient at the new clinic for members of the transgender community in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G. A free clinic as well as a bed attendant course for transgenders were launched by the Inner Wheel Club of Secunderabad on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Inner Wheel association president Surjit Kaur
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Attorney Ben Crump Describes Tyre Nichols Beating Video, ‘Just Heartbreaking’
Attorney Ben Crump Details ‘Heartbreaking’ Tyre Nichols Attack Ahead Of Body Cam Release 1/27/2023 9:53 AM PT this publication.com Attorney Ben Crump, representing Tyre Nichols’ family, is detailing the horrors of the brutal beatdown he saw in body cam footage from the incident … telling us what he expects will happen once it’s released to the
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Watch the X Games on Caffeine.tv
[ Watch the X Games on Caffeine.tv ] On Friday, January 27th at 9:30pm ET it kicks off with:– Ski
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This Fan Rendition of Radiohead’s In Rainbows Is Made Up Entirely of Super Mario 64 Sounds
Mario’s favorite track on Radiohead’s In Rainbows would probably be “Jigsaw Falling Into Place” knowing his penchant for platforming puzzles.Image: NintendoRadiohead’s seminal 2007 album In Rainbows, is one of alt-rock’s all-time greatest releases. Yeah, I don’t have any qualifications to say that, but sue me, I love it. It basically set the tone of my
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Nigeria: INEC to Conduct Mock Accreditation Ahead of General Elections
“Doing so will help reassure the public of the “robustness of our system and to strengthen our processes ahead of the General Election,” the INEC Chairman says. In preparation for the coming general elections, Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, has scheduled a mock accreditation of voters for 4 February. This is to further test the Bimodal
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NBA roundtable: All-Star starters surprises, snubs and reaction
NBA All-Star Weekend is always a time of debate, and this year’s event in Salt Lake City on Feb. 17-19 will be no exception.With only 24 roster spots in the event and 10 starters, there will be an array of stars on the court, but some talented and well-respected players are bound to miss out
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237 migrants rescued off Libyan coast
French medical charity Doctors Without Borders or MSF, shared Friday (Jan. 27), footage of the rescue of 237 migrants off the Libyan coast. The NGO’s chartered rescue vessel was sailing in the Mediterranean Sea, north of the country’s capital Tripoli on Wednesday, when it received a distress call. The Geo Barents ship later encountered other
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Zunaid Moti goes after his former legal adviser on charges of ‘theft of information’
The former legal adviser to controversial businessman Zunaid Moti — who is said to have knowledge of an allegedly questionable deal — was arrested at Durban’s King Shaka Airport as he was about to board an international flight on Wednesday evening, apparently fearing for his life.Clinton van Niekerk was arrested on a warrant apparently issued
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Country Music Artists Who Have Performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
As Chris Stapleton has been announced as this year’s national anthem singer, we look back at previous Super Bowl national anthem performances from more of country music’s biggest artists. Chris Stapleton Becky Fluke* Eight-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton will become the latest country artist to usher in the Super Bowl, with a performance at Super
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Colorado Bear Takes 400 Selfies On Trail Camera
Colorado Bear Poses Fur 400 Selfies!!! 1/27/2023 9:59 AM PT Move over Yogi, there’s a new bear influencer in the game — this furry fella in Colorado is striking hundreds of poses, turning a trail camera into its personal glam cam. The motion-detection cameras at Open Space and Mountain Parks system (OSMP) were placed in
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Billboard’s Best of CES 2023
These are Billboard’s top products across all categories from the latest Consumer Electronics Show. CES, the world’s largest annual consumer technology trade show opens its doors to visitors on January 5, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GI All products and services featured are independently chosen
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Cat Ears, Swarovski Crystals & More: See Doja Cat’s Impressive Style Evolution
Here’s Doja Cat’s style evolution, from 2014 to present day. Doja Cat wears red off shoulder dress, red boots outside Schiaparelli during Paris Fashion Week – Haute Couture Spring Summer : Day One on Jan. 23, 2023 in Paris. Christian Vierig/GI Doja Cat — aside from being one of the biggest Billboard Hot 100 hitmakers
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Rauw Alejandro, Rosalia & More: What’s Your Favorite New Latin Music Release? Vote!
Vote for your favorite new Latin music release of the week in our poll. Rauw Alejandro Jora Frantzis This week, our First Stream Latin roundup — which is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums, and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors each week — is powered by new music from Christian
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Miley Cyrus Doubles Down on ‘Flowers’ Record as Most-Streamed Song in a Week on Spotify
The pop star managed to out-do herself after setting the record the week before. Miley Cyrus on Dec. 31, 2022. Vijat Mohindra/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GI Give her all the flowers…again! On Thursday (Jan. 26), Miley Cyrus‘ “Flowers” became the most streamed song in a week in Spotify history for the second week in a
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Doctor Who’s Budget Is Getting a Disney Bump, But Not as Big as Rumored
Screenshot: BBCDoctor Who has always rather infamously been a show with ideas far beyond the budgetary constraints of an ailing public broadcaster—a mainstay in the realm of wobbly sets and dodgy alien costumes. It’s a reputation that’s persisted even into its modern era. But as sci-fi TV becomes more and more lavish, that’s about to
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For ‘LGBTQ Outreach’, Hindutva Radicals File Criminal Complaint Against Mohan Bhagwat
New Delhi: Sandeep Deo, a YouTuber and right-wing author, has filed a criminal complaint against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Panchajanya editor Praful Ketkar and Organiser editor Hitesh Shankar for allegedly outraging Hindu sentiments. According to the complaint, Bhagwat’s recent interview with the two RSS mouthpieces endorsed and associated homosexuality with Hindu religious figures. Bhagwat has
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South Africa: As With Covid-19, the Effects of TB Can Linger Long After It Is Cured
According to the World Health Organization, of the roughly 10 million people who fall ill with TB annually, over 80% survive, in most cases due to a six-month treatment course. Unfortunately, as with long COVID, being cured is not always the last hurdle and many people go on to struggle with post-TB lung disease. Professor
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Paul Pelosi Attacker Smashed Back Door with Hammer, Chilling 911 Call
Paul Pelosi Chilling 911 Call … After Intruder Smashed in Back Door 1/27/2023 10:16 AM PT Paul Pelosi’s attacker cased the family’s home before making a move inside, leading to a chilling 911 call from Paul where he subtly relayed to the operator he was in danger. We’ve obtained additional footage from outside the Pelosi
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France recalls envoy to Burkina Faso after expulsion of its forces
France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa’s Sahel region. “In the context of the latest developments in Burkina Faso, we have decided to recall our ambassador to Paris
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James and Steph Curry are starters in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is LeBron’s 19th All-Star appearance. David Richard-USA TODAY SportsThe 2023 NBA All-Star Game is set to take place Feb. 19 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. This season’s game marks the 30th anniversary of the first
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College basketball tiers: Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis lead top bigs
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Baylor hands reigning champ Kansas another loss
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Trolls Cowboys’ Brett Maher Over Kicking Woes
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From cabaret feathers to sleek suits and velvet robes, Dior celebrated Josephine Baker and the wild freedom of the Roaring Twenties in a celeb-packed show on Monday to kickstart haute couture week in Paris. A parade of stars were in the front row, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Kirsten Dunst, Rosamund Pike and K-Pop’s Jisoo, to see
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Looking Ahead: A Release Calendar of Upcoming Albums in 2023
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Britney Spears Dances for the Camera After Saying Her Name’s Now River Red
Britney Spears Watch Me Dance … Posts Groovin’ Clip After Calling Herself River Red 1/23/2023 8:09 AM PT Britney Spears — or River Red, as she’d like to be called — swapped outfits 3 times Sunday night, dancing to her heart’s content … just days after making the apparent name change. The singer showed off
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Cyndi Lauper’s Son Dex Reveals Collabs with Mom, Trippie Redd & G-Eazy
Dex Lauper Mom & I Have Songs Coming After I Drop This 🔥 With Trippie & G-Eazy!!! 1/22/2023 12:20 AM PT this publication.com Cyndi Lauper’s son Declyn, AKA Dex, is a full go on his rap career, already stacking up credits with some big-name rappers … and, of course, he can’t forget mom! We caught Dex
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Captain America: New World Order Adds Xosha Roquemore to Its Superheroic Cast
Image: Jason LaVeris (Getty Images)Marvel’s upcoming 2024 flick Captain America: New World Order is mostly comprised of MCU alums such as Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson and Tim Blake Nelson as the Leader. But it’s got a few notable newcomers sprinkled in, such as Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus Ross and Shira Haas as Sabra. The movie’s now
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Tanzania: Gain Calls for Collective Efforts to Root Out Malnutrition
KEY players and stakeholders in the nutrition sector have been advised to form a collective multisectoral effort in order to win the fight against malnutrition. The advice was given by Global and Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Country Director Ms Prisce Rwezahula, during the 20th anniversary celebration of the organisation since its establishment held in
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Djokovic vs. de Minaur: Who will win this fourth-round matchup?
2:03 PM ETJake MichaelsESPN Senior Writer CloseJake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world.MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic paused his service routine
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Former The Voice Contestant Jeremy Rosado Opens Up about God’s Goodness on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Jeremy Rosado, a season 21 finalist of The Voice, recently opened up about his Christian faith and testified about God’s goodness on the daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show.Clarkson was Rosado’s coach during his time on The Voice. He recently signed a major recording contract with Capitol Christian Music Group.On Clarkson’s show, Rosado also
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Burkina Faso residents broadly welcome move to oust French military
People in Burkina Faso have broadly welcomed plans by the military government to oust French troops within a month. The state broadcaster announced the move on 21 January saying the decision had been made to end the presence of France’s military on Burkinabe soil. It follows mass protests in the capital Ouagadougou demanding the French
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Stars Celebrating Lunar New Year … Gong Hei Fat Choy!
Stars Celebrating Lunar New Year Gong Hei Fat Choy! 1/22/2023 12:30 AM PT Today is Lunar New Year, a day to wish others happiness and prosperity as we enter the lunar calendar year. Here are several stars celebrating from years past … Join in on the festivities with your loved ones or party it up
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MLS player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida accident
Professional soccer player Anton Walkes has died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami,
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Ranking of Kings and Spy x Family Dominate Crunchyroll’s 2023 Anime Awards Nominees
Image: Wit Studio/FunimationWe left 2022 behind in the dust weeks ago, but there’s still awards to be given for the previous year’s top movies and TV shows. It’s the same for anime too, as Crunchyroll finally unveiled the list of nominees for its annual Anime Awards ceremony.Of the many nominees, Cloverworks’ Spy x Family has
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Germany won’t block Poland giving Ukraine tanks, foreign minister says
Ukrainian servicemen stand on their tanks near the front line town of Bakhmut Jan. 13.STRINGER/Reuters The German government will not object if Poland decides to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, Germany’s top diplomat said Sunday, indicating movement on supplying weapons that Kyiv has described as essential to its ability to fend off an
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Frankie Muniz Says Winning A Race Would Be One Of Life’s Greatest Moments
Frankie Muniz Winning A Race … It’d Be One Of The Greatest Moments Of My Life! 1/22/2023 12:40 AM PT TMZSports.com Frankie Muniz starred in a massively popular TV show, and has been nominated for Emmys and Golden Globes, and a bunch of other awards … but the star actor says if he were to
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Nigeria: Gombe Govt Denies Arresting Radio Journalist for Hosting Opposition
Gombe state government has denied issuing an order for the arrest of a radio journalist for hosting a member of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as alleged by the party. This is contained in a release signed by Alhaji Shuaibu Gara, Special adviser to Gov. Inuwa Yahaya on information management and strategy and made available
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Beyonce Duets With Blue Ivy at Private Dubai Concert
“Where are all my brown skin girls? Give it up for my baby, my brown skin girl, Miss Blue Ivy Carter,” Beyoncé said. Beyoncé attends the Atlantis Royal Grand Reveal Weekend on Jan. 21, 2023 in Dubai. Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal Beyoncé‘s 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy joined her mom onstage in
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Juventus hit with 15-point penalty for false accounting
Juventus, the record 36-time Italian champion, were hit with a massive 15-point penalty for false accounting on Friday (Jan.20). The sanction following an appeal hearing at the Italian soccer federation. The decision means the Turin giants will plunge from third to 11th place in the Serie A table, although they have indicated that they will
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UFC 283 Teixeira vs. Hill: Live results and analysis
Two belts were up for grabs in Rio de Janeiro for UFC 283. One went a former champion, the other went to a brand new belt holder.Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira did not fight to a draw like the previous title contenders did at UFC 282, but they did need all five rounds. Hill went
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8 Best Moments From Drake’s SiriusXM Show at New York’s Apollo Theater
The superstar performed a mix of his biggest hits and B-side tracks for his first concert at the storied Harlem venue. Drake Astral “I’d like to take you on a little journey tonight, if that’s ok?,” Drake asked onstage at the Apollo Theater on Saturday (Jan. 21). After two postponements last fall, the Toronto superstar
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Marlee Matlin Slams Kidz Bop at Sundance Amid Claims They Passed Over Deaf Talent Due to Interpreter Cost: ‘F—ing Ridiculous’
Marlee Matlin no doubt had a busy Friday morning in Park City, where she’s serving on the U.S. Dramatic Competition jury for this year’s Sundance Film Festival. However, she did manage to sneak in a few minutes of an oh-so-common pastime: scrolling on social media. What she saw left her fuming. Explore Explore See latest videos
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‘White Lotus’ Star Murray Bartlett Wants to Make Comeback in Season 3
‘White Lotus’ Star Murray Bartlett Wants To Return For Season 3 … A La Jennifer Coolidge!!! 1/22/2023 12:50 AM PT this publication.com It’s time for “White Lotus” writers to bring back season 1 standout Murray Bartlett … just ask Murray himself, who tells us he’s ready to follow in one of his costar’s award-winning footsteps. We
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Mourners at Graceland Bid Farewell to Lisa Marie Presley
Performers during the service included Axl Rose, Alanis Morissette and Billy Corgan. Lisa Marie Presley poses at the Wonderwall portrait studio during the 2013 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Christopher Polk/GI for Wonderwall Hundreds of people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly
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10 Killed in Monterey Park Mass Shooting Near Lunar New Year Fest
The gunman wounded 10 others, whose conditions range from stable to critical, at the Los Angeles-area Star Ballroom Dance Studio. James D. Morgan/Getty Images A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration, setting off a manhunt for
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India to solely nominate Ahom ‘Maidams’ for UNESCO World Heritage Site tag
Indian state Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the resting place of Ahom kingdom’s royal families, ‘Maidams’, located in the Charaideo district of the state will be the sole nomination of India for UNESCO World Heritage Site’s tag this year. The dossier prepared on the ‘maidams’, also called “Assam’s Pyramids”, was selected
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Nigeria: Kidnapped Plateau Monarch Rescued As Police Lose One, Nab Two
Police in Plateau State said yesterday they arrested abductors of the paramount traditional ruler of Izere in Jos East local government area, Rev. Dr. Azi Wakili. According to a statement issued in Jos by the state police spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo, a distress call was received by Angware Police Divisional headquarters that gunmen entered the
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Bucs fire offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after historic downturn
In the first move of an offseason full of change, the Bucs have fired offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich as part
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Aliens Abducted My Parents Finds Companionship in the Loneliness
Image: Visit FilmsMovies often use alien abductions to set up the extraterrestrial danger to come. In the aftermath of those abductions, the witness or person left behind is often portrayed as an outcast who may or may not be fully right; it’s a well-worn trope, but when it works, it works.The trailer for the new
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Nigeria confirms diphtheria outbreak, monitors situation in 4 states
Nigeria’s health authorities confirmed a deadly outbreak of diftheria on Friday (Jan.20). In Kano state, one of the worst-hit states in the country’s north, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa the health commission for the state has recorded more than 70 suspected cases along with 25 deaths related to the bacterial infection. The total number of confirmed cases and
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Britney Spears Quietly Selling Calabasas Home for $12 Million
Britney Spears Shhh, I’m Selling My $12 Million House!!! … Showing Pad Off-Market 1/22/2023 1:00 AM PT Britney Spears is already scoping out applicants to buy the Calabasas home she only lived in briefly … but we’re told the potential sale is happening on the DL. Sources familiar with the sale tell this publication … the
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Chiefs punch fifth straight AFC championship ticket with win over Jaguars
7:45 PM ETMichael DiRoccoCloseMichael DiRoccoESPN Staff WriterCovered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union Graduate of Jacksonville University Multiple APSE award winnerAdam TeicherCloseAdam TeicherESPN Staff WriterCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship for
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Biden’s Document Screwup Is an Ethical Opportunity
As President Biden enters his next and final presidential election cycle, there can be little doubt that his best argument for reelection is that he put a wayward nation right after four years of Trumpian misrule. There will be contrasts that Biden will surely want to tout, from job numbers and legislative accomplishments to his
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Africa: Us Treasury Secretary Yellen Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal
Dakar, Senegal — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Gorree Island in Senegal Saturday, and spoke of the “unspeakable cruelty” of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. “Ultimately, Goree Island reminds us that the histories of Africa and America are intimately connected,” Yellen said after touring the island. “We know that the tragedy did not stop
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Kim Kardashian Gives Speech at Harvard Business School, Talks SKIMS to Class
Kim Kardashian Guest Speaker at Harvard Biz School … Talks SKIMS with Students 1/20/2023 12:27 PM PT Kim Kardashian’s such a successful businesswoman, she’s now teaching Ivy Leaguers a thing or 2 … as some Harvard students just discovered. Kim popped up for a speaking engagement Friday at Harvard Business School, and we’re told she
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Burkina Faso: 66 women, children freed from extremists
Burkina Faso’s army has freed 66 women and children who were abducted earlier this month by Islamic extremists while gathering food in the country’s northern Sahel region, according to a state television report Friday (Jan.20). National broadcaster RTB reported that armed forces had located the hostages during a military operation in Center-North region. The group
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Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke Explains Why She Won’t Watch House of the Dragon
Emilia Clarke arrives at the 71st Emmy Awards on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Emma McIntyre (Getty Images)HBO’s Game of Thrones set many of its stars on the path to fame, including Emilia Clarke. Over eight seasons she played Daenerys Targaryen, becoming one of the show’s most memorable and controversial characters. Now that
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Violence in Brazil’s Amazon are also crimes against humanity, lawyers tell international court
Three organizations, including Greenpeace Brazil, filed a case with the International Criminal Court (ICC) pressing for the investigation into a network of politicians, law enforcement and business executives they suspect are responsible for systematic attacks against land defenders.They documented over 400 murders, 500 attempted murders, 2,200 death threats, 2,000 assaults and 80 cases of torture
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