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The Punch 

Five other popular songs by Mike Ejeagha

Legendary folklore musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, is gaining massive recognition with his song ‘Onye Ori Utaba” 41 years after its release. The song, a folklore about the cunningness of the Tortoise and the strength of the Elephant went viral again when comedian, Brain Jotter, recently used it in one of his videos. The video has

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Times Union 

With US vehicle prices averaging near $50K, General Motors sees 2nd-quarter profits rise 15%

U.S. customers who bought a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped push the company’s net income 15% above a year ago. And despite analyst predictions of growing U.S. inventories for the industry and bigger discounts reducing prices, GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said he doesn’t see his company cutting prices very much. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday said it made $2.92 billion from April through June, with revenue of $47.97 billion that beat analyst expectations. Читать дальше...

TJ Slideways.com 

Griffin Miller Charges from 11th to Victory Lane in Ratcliff Racing No. 73 SBS

Saturday night at Oswego Speedway saw an exciting 30-lap Pathfinder Bank SBS feature, presented by Compass Federal Credit Union and Rock Stream Retreat. Griffin Miller, the J&S Paving 350 Super Rookie of the Year contender, took the wheel of the No. 73 Ratcliff Racing SBS after blowing an engine in his 350 Super on Friday. Starting 11th, Miller charged to the lead and clinched his second SBS win, and his first since 2021. [...]

BBC News (UK) 

All About... Olympics

Tom Daley chats to his former diving mentor Leon Taylor to talk Tokyo gold & Paris 2024

Times Union 

Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept a pay raise. It ends a dispute that canceled hundreds of flights

Pilots at Ireland’s national airline, Aer Lingus, have voted to accept a pay increase that ends a labor dispute that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Members of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association backed the 17.75% raise recommended by Ireland’s Labour Court, which intervened in the standoff that began in late June. Some 85% of union members who returned ballots voted in favor of the deal. The union president calls the deal “the greatest pay award seen in 30 years for Aer Lingus... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept a pay raise. It ends a dispute that canceled hundreds of flights

Pilots at Ireland’s national airline, Aer Lingus, have voted to accept a pay increase that ends a labor dispute that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Members of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association backed the 17.75% raise recommended by Ireland’s Labour Court, which intervened in the standoff that began in late June. Some 85% of union members who returned ballots voted in favor of the deal. The union president calls the deal “the greatest pay award seen in 30 years for Aer Lingus... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Dupont guarantees spotlight firmly on rugby sevens: Clerc

Dupont took a gamble of missing the Six Nations to make the French Olympic team, a move many traditionalists criticised. But the scrum-half went on to help France to two wins on the World Rugby Sevens Series, including victory in the Madrid finals. In between, he skippered his club Toulouse to Top 14 and Champions Cup glory in the 15-a-side code. "Antoine is an exceptional player and there's currently no equivalent in terms of putting in performances," Clerc said Tuesday, a day ahead of the start... Читать дальше...

Top Stories (us) - Google News (ru) 

Kamala Harris’ campaign vetting VP candidates – but one major name not on list - New York Post

  1. Kamala Harris’ campaign vetting VP candidates – but one major name not on list  New York Post
  2. Key endorsements pour in for Kamala Harris as VP selection nears  Fox News
  3. Arizona senator, former astronaut and potential Harris VP pick? What to know about Mark Kelly  USA TODAY
  4. The 4 Democrats who are top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris  PBS NewsHour

Cyprus Mail 

Cyprus pledges strong support for Olympians

Cyprus is rallying behind its 15 Olympians, with Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth Athina Michailidou affirming the government’s duty to provide financial support to athletes. “It is the state’s duty to stand by our athletes,” she explained. “We feel so much pride that a small country will be in Paris.” Support for Olympic athletes […]

Saddo's Boxing Site 

WBA orders Roach vs Batyrgaziev  – World Boxing Association

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the mandatory fight between super featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jr. and the interim champion, Albert Batyrgaziev.  The pioneer organization sent the official notice to both parties on Tuesday, July 23 and granted 30 days to complete the negotiation, a period that will end on August 22.  The …

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