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New York Post 

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy to reprise One Bite Pizza Festival in NYC

Calling all pizza lovers! Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports is hosting his second annual “One Bite Pizza Festival” on September 14, 2024 on Randalls Island in New York. He spoke with Astra to share details on the event, which features over 30 of the world’s greatest pizzerias and 18 new contenders representing cities...

Tennis ACT 

Aussies thriving in Eastbourne

Aleksandar Vukic and Max Purcell have advanced to the singles quarterfinals in Eastbourne, while Aussie combination Matt Ebden…

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Spencer Arrighetti, Astros coast by Rockies

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports) Spencer Arrighetti fanned a career-high 10 over seven shutout innings and the Houston Astros won their seventh straight game, beating the visiting Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Arrighetti (4-6), who entered the game with an ERA of 6.36, enjoyed the longest outing of his major league career. He gave up just three hits and didn't issue a walk in his 14th big-lea

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Coup attempt underway in Bolivia as president urges people to mobilize against it

Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. He called for “democracy to be respected” in a message on his X account. It came as Bolivian television showed two tanks and a number of men in military uniform in front of the government palace. Former Bolivian president Evo Morales, also in a message on X, denounced the movement of the military in the Murillo square outside the palace... Читать дальше...

Modern Ghana 

What kind of democracy exists in Nigeria?

There is currently a debate going on about the 25 long years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. As is usual with all debates, the subject of this debate is also divided among divergent views, with some opinions agreeing that the period in question has brought development and prosperity to the nation, while others hold opposing views.

Modern Ghana 

New report highlights pathways to sustainable jobs in Ghana

Latest Ghana Human Development Report 2023 (GNHDR) reveals that Ghana 39;s workforce is grappling with meaningful employment opportunities. Despite high economic growth over the past decade, the informal sector accounts for 75% of the workforce, and youth unemployment and underemployment remain a major challenge.

The Punch 

Gombe gov urges DSS to tackle insecurity in Nigeria

The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has urged state directors of the Department of State Services, North-East, to focus on unearthing perpetrators of crimes and their sponsors in the region. Yahaya, who Deputy Governor Dr Manassah Jatau represented, gave this advice on Wednesday at the 16th quarterly regional conference of the directors. PUNCH Online notes

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