Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis, leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said on Friday, with one police officer killed as the military threatened to intervene to quell the violence. Meanwhile, a bomb exploded among a crowd of protesters in the conflict-hit northeastern state […]
USA 4x400M mixed relay team sets world record on first day of track and field at Olympics
World records were broken on the first day of athletics in Paris. The U.S. mixed 4x400m relay team made history by winning the heats in a big way. The foursome of Vernon Norwood, Shamire Little, Bryce Dedmon and Kaylin Brown ran the race in 3 minutes, 7.41 seconds, beating the previous record by 1.38 seconds. […]
Skip Bayless’ final Fox Sports day has arrived
After eight years with Fox Sports, Skip Bayless is expected to say goodbye to the network and “Undisputed” viewers on Friday. “We’ve just received word that Friday will be Skip Bayless’ last day at FS1,” said Marcellus Wiley, who previously worked at the network. He spoke on Thursday’s podcast. The Washington Post’s Ryan Glaspiegel was […]
‘One Day You Will Earn What You Deserve’ in ‘A Fair Competition’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told Italian boxer Angela Carini, “You will not give up and one day you will get your due” in a “fight that is finally fair.” Meloni’s comments were in response to Carini’s retirement from the ring after 46 seconds in the Paris Olympics against Algerian boxer Imane Kherif, who has […]
LIVE: Trump gives speech on Day 4 at RNC
AP is live from Day 4 at the 2024 Republican National Convention as it culminates with former President Donald Trump expected … source
Giants’ Daniel Jones puts together best day of training camp yet
Observations from Thursday’s Giants training camp practice. Great dive! Alex Johnson, an undrafted rookie cornerback out of UCLA, will line up at safety during this camp. He made two flashy plays, diving intercepts of passes from Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito. Alex Johnson runs through a drill during Giants practice on Aug. 1, 2024. Noah […]
Kamala Harris Cowers from Interviews, Pressers for 11th Straight Day
Vice President Kamala Harris became the leading Democratic presidential candidate 11 days ago but has not given a full interview or press conference since. There are 95 days until Election Day, and early voting begins much earlier than that. According to reports, after Hollywood elites, Democratic Party officials and donors removed President Joe Biden from […]
9/11 families outraged after alleged mastermind, 2 others get plea deals: ‘We need a day in court’
Relatives of victims of the September 11 attacks are outraged after the Pentagon said on Wednesday it had reached plea deals with three suspected terrorists who planned the attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man reported to be the mastermind behind the horrific attacks. 9/11 Justice President Brett Eagleson, who lost his father in the […]
Paris 2024 Olympics day six: golf, rowing, tennis, gymnastics and more – live | Paris Olympic Games 2024
Important Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Whether you’re an avid sports fan or just a casual spectator, the Paris Olympics provided plenty of amazing scenes and beautiful scenery. As Barney Ronay put it in his triathlon article, yesterday’s triathlon was: “It’s an aesthetic triumph, an incredibly beautiful and […]
Bill Ackman yanks Pershing Square IPO day after seeking to raise $2B
Activist investor Bill Ackman on Wednesday withdrew a high-profile initial public offering for Pershing Square USA Inc., a day after disclosing that a new portfolio would raise $2 billion in capital that had already been reduced. The billionaire head of Pershing Square Capital Management had initially postponed the launch of his PSUS fund, which was […]