Army claims advances in Benghazi and Ajdabiya

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  348 words  |  Tandra Barner

The Libyan National Army said it had also taken control of the town of Ajdabiya, about 150 km (90 miles) south of Benghazi, another city where it has been battling Islamist groups. Libya has been riven by conflict since the 2011 uprising against Muammar Gaddafi, as armed factions supporting rival governments in Tripoli and the east have fought for power and a share of the country's oil wealth. Islamist fighters have used a security vacuum to expand their presence, and militants loyal to Islamic State control of the city of Sirte, to the west of Ajdabiya. [Read More]

Athletes and Sports Stars Born on September 25

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  993 words  |  Patria Henriques

September 25 Calendar 1835 Harry Wright, English Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder and manager (established baseball's first fully professional team, Cincinnati Red Stockings 1869), born in Sheffield, England (d. 1895) 1886 May Sutton, American tennis player (first American woman to win Wimbledon singles title 1905), born in Plymouth, England (d. 1975) 1901 Bud Houser, American field athlete (Olympic gold discus & shot put 1924, discus 1928), born in Winigan, Missouri (d. [Read More]

Barkue Tubman-Zawolo talks bridging the gap with the diaspora [Interview]

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  968 words  |  Patria Henriques

Held on July 1, 2023, the Essence Festival of Culture featured both Africa House and Nigeria Day, dedicated to filmmakers, and the storytellers who make the whole Nigerian film industry what it is today. Apart from Nigeria, the prestigious event also had elements from various cultures across the continent. This can be attributed to the efforts made by Barkue Tubman-Zawolo, the Chief of Staff and Global Diaspora Engagement at ESSENCE Ventures. [Read More]

best football kits of all time

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  297 words  |  Tandra Barner

These jerseys are the best of all time and deserve to be in everyone's wardrobe. They often have a great aesthetic and design or are linked to a legendary team or player during a particularly thrilling season. Here are the top 5 football jerseys of all time: ADVERTISEMENT 5. Juventus 2015 Away Jersey/Human Race Jersey The Humanrace FC jersey was created by musician and fashion designer, Pharrell Williams. [Read More]

Comedian arrested after fighting with teenager

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  108 words  |  Martina Birk

Katt Williams, 44, and Luke Walsh, 17, were both charged with disorderly conduct after they duelled at an apartment complex, Gainesville. This had been earlier revealed to the  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution by Police Sgt. Kevin Holbrook who also added that Walsh, the teenager, is being charged as an adult in the case. ADVERTISEMENT Williams has been booked on an arrest order for contravening his conditional bond in addition to the disorderly conduct charge out of Gainesville, a police spokesperson said. [Read More]

Dakar, Senegal: Worlds Greatest Places 2023

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  286 words  |  Kelle Repass

March 16, 2023 6:00 AM EDT Senegal bursts with color, from the bubblegum pink algae that dye Lake Retba to the blue and yellow mini buses, car rapides, that navigate Dakar’s stylish streetscapes. So it’s no wonder Africa’s westernmost capital city is also a blossoming fashion capital. Arrive on Delta’s direct route from New York, then weave your way through the fabric of a city defined by its modern architecture and contemporary craftspeople. [Read More]

Ending Water Bottle Chaos | TIME

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  57 words  |  Kelle Repass

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Famous Panamanians in History - On This Day

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  538 words  |  Kelle Repass

Famous Panamanians in History - On This Day List of Panamanian People 1876-06-12 Narciso Garay, Panamanian composer, born in Panama (d. 1953) 1917-08-16 Roque Cordero, Panamanian composer (Sonata Breve), born in Panama City (d. 2008) 1928-01-30 Andrew Salkey, Panamanian-Jamaican novelist, born in Colón, Panama (d. 1995) 1929-02-13 Omar Torrijos, Panamanian military officer, coup d-etat leader, and dictator (Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution, 1968-81), born in Santiago, Panama (d. 1981) 1934-02-11 Manuel Noriega, Panamanian general and dictator (1983-89), born in a Panama City slum, Panama (d. [Read More]

George Bancroft (Father of U.S. History)

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  374 words  |  Martina Birk

Profession: Father of U.S. History Biography: George Bancroft was an American historian, statesman, and diplomat, best remembered for his comprehensive 10-volume work, "History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent." This magnum opus, which covers American history up to the year 1789, is one of the earliest examples of narrative history in the United States and has been highly influential, although modern historians critique it for its occasional lack of critical rigor and its 'manifest destiny' viewpoint. [Read More]

Girl, 11, Survives Cancer Only to Kill Herself Over Bullies

 Posted on August 31, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  571 words  |  Patria Henriques

An 11-year-old Ohio girl who had overcome brain cancer as a toddler fatally shot herself after being subjected to “relentless” bullying for more than a year, her family and officials said. Bethany Thompson, a sixth-grader at Triad Middle School, took her own life on Oct. 19 after being tormented by a group of boys at school and enduring insults about her “crooked smile,” according to her mother, Wendy Feucht. “There were boys at school that were just relentless—anything to get a rise out of her,” Feucht told TIME on Tuesday. [Read More]