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The Punch 

Ebonyi students allege police extortion, cry for help

Students of the Ebonyi State University have lamented alleged police extortion, harassment and intimidation across the state especially the Abakaliki metropolis and its environs saying the ugly trend has become disheartening. They averred it was worrisome that the police, constitutionally empowered to safeguard the lives and property of the citizenry, were treating the same with

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OurSports Central 

El Paso Spanks Tacoma, 11-1

The El Paso Chihuahuas started their six-game homestand with an 11-1 win over the Tacoma Rainiers Tuesday night. It was the first time the two teams h... - PCL El Paso Chihuahuas

Variety 

SAG-AFTRA Wins Passage of California Bill to Limit AI Replicas

A bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI replicas was approved by the California Senate on Tuesday and will soon head to the governor’s desk. SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, has made the bill one of its top legislative priorities this year. AB 2602 would require explicit consent for the use of a “digital replica” of […]

BigNewsNetwork.com 

UP Govt approves 13 proposals in cabinet meeting, hikes scholarship for students of Sanskrit

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government approved 13 proposals in a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. The Uttar Pradesh government granted the maintenance policy 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission for the operation of piped drinking water supply schemes in rural areas. This policy is being introduced for the maintenance of villages where work has been completed. Additionally, the govern

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Dream try to stay in playoff fight, face Storm

(Photo credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) The visiting Atlanta Dream hope to get back into the win column against the slumping Seattle Storm on Wednesday night. Out of the Olympic break, Atlanta (10-19) came out strong. With formerly injured stars Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada back and healthy, the Dream responded. Atlanta resumed WNBA play with a three-game winning streak, starting against the Storm.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start vs. Guardians

(Photo credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night at the Cleveland Guardians with a left hamstring strain. The right-hander apparently suffered the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while trying to convert a 3-6-1 double play. Lorenzen stayed in the game after that play and struck out Cleveland's Lane Thomas. However, he lef

OurSports Central 

Sky Carp Power Past Chiefs

BELOIT, WI - The Beloit Sky Carp mashed three home runs, including a pair over the game's final three innings, to rally past the Chiefs 7-5 on Tuesday... - MWL Peoria Chiefs

CBSNews.com 

Jake Sullivan in China for meetings. What to know.

White House Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in China for what he says are meetings to create lines of communication that could help avoid mixed signals between the two world powers. Isaac Stone Fish, the CEO of Strategy Risks, joins CBS News with more on Sullivan's objectives abroad.

Pix11.com 

Man spit on in antisemitic incident on the Upper East Side, police say

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) -- Police are searching for a man accused of making antisemitic comments and spitting on a man on the Upper East Side in July, NYPD officials said. A 65-year-old man was walking when a man walked up to him and started making antisemitic comments near Fifth Avenue and East 68th [...]

Modern Ghana 

Joyce Blessing performs at NPP campaign launch in Dansoman

Gospel musician Joyce Blessing has stirred public controversy after her performance at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign launch in Dansoman, Accra, on Monday, August 26, 2024. The event saw Blessing deliver a powerful rendition of her latest song, ldquo;Victory, rdquo; which resonated with the audience.

Modern Ghana 

Nollywood producer apologizes over Junior Pope’s tragic death

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Adanma Luke has issued a public apology months after the tragic death of actor Junior Pope and four crew members. The incident occurred on April 10, 2024, when their boat capsized in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State, as they were en route to a movie location.