Jennie Finch Goes Out on a Losing Note

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1197 words  |  Martina Birk

The face of an entire sport, the pretty one on all the magazine covers, was a mess. Jennie Finch stood on the medal stand, silver around her neck — yes, a silver for softball. She was shocked, down, wiping away tears. Before today, the U.S. had won all three Olympic golds in softball. The U.S. owned softball, winning 22 straight games in the Olympics. Now, on top of losing, softball may be gone for good: the International Olympic Committee purged it from the 2012 Olympic program three years ago. [Read More]

Latest News in Nigeria and World Today 21 August 2024

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  44 words  |  Larita Shotwell

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‘Allegations Of Terrorism Financing Against Ajaero Is Plain Mishief’ – NLC Slams Police

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), through its head of information department, Benson Upah, has rejected the allegations levelled against its National President, Joe Ajaero, by the...

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MoNique on Pay Gap for Black Women, Why Oscar Talk Is Irrelevant

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  10 minutes  |  2114 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Mo’Nique argues his is whhat the #OscarsSoWhite controversy isn’t just about the lack of nominations for black actors. It also highlights the pay disparity for women of color in Hollywood. In an interview with Variety for this week’s cover story, the Oscar-winning star of “Precious” reveals that she  received only $50,000 and an insignificant back-end for the 2009 Lee Daniels drama, which went on to gross $47. [Read More]

Rey Mysterio Is Retiring From the WWE and Fans Can't Seem to Understand Why

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  835 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Why did Rey Mysterio retire from the WWE? Fans want to know why he's getting out of the game despite being so talented and in demand. Source: WWEWhen it comes to Superstars that go above and beyond the call of pro-wrestling duty in the squared circle, it's hard to find anyone that has the same amount of hustle than Rey Mysterio. The Mexican Luchador legend took a small break a while back in 2014 and when he returned to the ring, many feared that he would have lost a step. [Read More]

Rita Edochie Accuses Igbo-Speaking Woman Of Being A Fulani

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  164 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Veteran Nollywood actress , Rita Edochie has berated an Igbo-speaking Fulani woman for denying her tribe because of hunger. The actress via her Instagram page on Friday berated the Fulani woman for denying her tribe whilst begging for Christmas present from an Igbo passerby. The movie star while making reference to the clip, compared some Igbos to the Fulani woman, stressing that like her, they are fond of “denying Biafra because of what they stand to benefit today. [Read More]

Sophie Flays biography: what is known about Bobby Flays daughter?

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  835 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Sophie Flay is the daughter of American celebrity chef Bobby Flay. What do you know about Sophie, and where is she now? People who have seen this celebrity chef on the screens are curious about Bobby Flay's children. The famous man has a daughter from one of his previous marriages. Bobby Flay's daughter Sophie is now in her twenties and works as a journalist. This young lady is determined to become successful like her father, although in a different field. [Read More]

Tech Regulation News and Analysis

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  186 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Latest Swing StatesTrump Maintains Leads in Most Critical Swing StatesMay 22, 2024 Tech RegulationTracking Trends in the Technology IndustryApril 25, 2024 Artificial Intelligence2024 Tech Trends: AI, Autonomous Transport and Immersive TechDecember 6, 2023 AntitrustBulk of Consumers Continue to Back Antitrust Cases Against Big TechNovember 29, 2023 Artificial IntelligenceReport: How Consumers Feel About Generative AI in EntertainmentNovember 13, 2023 Artificial IntelligenceConsumer Perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence in 8 ChartsNovember 1, 2023 [Read More]

The top 10 best websites to take an online German class

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1183 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Find the best way to learn German online and benefit from a lot of resources. The language is widely spoken in the European Union and is the official language not only in Germany, but also in Austria and Switzerland. Whether you want to learn German for business and improve your job situation, for travel or to diversify your language skills in general, Lingoda online classes are of course an excellent choice. In this post, we’ll introduce you to more options with our selection of the best websites to take online German classes. [Read More]

These Examples of 'Rich Kid Syndrome' Will Make You Cringe

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  980 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

These Examples Of 'Rich Kid Syndrome' Make Everybody Else CringeBy Zachary BrennerUpdated Nov. 2 2018, 11:06 p.m. ET I grew up in Westchester County, New York which is one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. I saw a lot of kids who got cars the moment they turned sixteen, and people who got the newest cell phone the moment it became available. The truth is, of course, that most of these kids were not bad people. [Read More]

Troops Raids IPOB Manufacturing Factory, Recover Major Firearms

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  247 words  |  Aldo Pusey

The Nigerian Army has discovered and dismantled a significant weapons and drone production facility allegedly run by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and its militia arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Onicha Olona, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this information in a press release on Tuesday, March 14th. He disclosed that the combatants were utilizing the factory to execute illicit operations aimed at instilling fear in nearby communities and unsuspecting civilians. [Read More]