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[This Day] As the 2024 Paralympic Games officially begins in Paris today, Team Nigeria is represented by a strong contingent of 35 athletes who are hoping to improve on the country's glorious past outing at the Games.

[This Day] Following the success of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, former Commonwealth and African champion Atanda Musa has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing table tennis in Nigeria.

Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder of Telegram, faces serious legal challenges in France. Authorities arrested him at Le Bourget airport near Paris. They charged Durov with numerous offenses linked to the operations of the messaging app. These charges include complicity in illegal activities and failure to moderate extremist content. Additionally, he faces accusations of non-compliance […]

[This Day] Sidney Esiri writes that the first-ever African Esports Championship in Casablanca, Morocco, marked a pivotal moment between August 17 and 21. It was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of African talent, resilience, and potential in the global gaming arena

[This Day] The boys are travelling from Abuja while the young ladies will leave via the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos.

Pop star has cancelled her shows in Paris and Amsterdam

Selena Gomez will guest star in the first episode of the Disney Channel reboot

JD Vance was booed several times as he delivered a speech at the International Association of Fire Fighters on Thursday (29 August).

Could this really be one of Taylor Swift's cats meowing?

Welcome to The Gateway Pundit’s Week-in-Review with Elijah Schaffer, where he covers the top 5 stories throughout the week in around 10 minutes.

“Lemme fan girl real quick"

If we earn Tuesday’s dividend, and if JWN closes above $23.00 on October 4, we’ll be assigned and earn $1.64 on $21.55 per share at risk, or 7.6%. Over 36 days, that would be 77.2% on an annualized basis.

The Burbank Police Department said its officers did not violate policy after Los Angeles’ City Council president released a video he said showed the officers dumping a distressed homeless man on the sidewalk.

The incident put the Red Sea at risk of a major oil spill.

Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy was rumored to be getting to know Ben Affleck after his divorce.

State government is chalking out plans to establish chapters of Sangeet Nataka Academy, National School of Drama, Telugu Adhyayana Kendram in Nellore, says the Chief Minister

New research by an international team of climate experts shows intense, localized, heavy bursts of rainfall can be caused by a rapid rise of air through clouds and proves that these rises in air can be forecast. The team has developed a unique, cutting-edge modeling system marking a fundamental change in how we identify and forecast life-threatening, short-duration, extreme rainfall. Better prediction of these intense downpours will help provide crucial time for communities to prepare for extreme... Читать дальше...

Shinji Mikami, the famous creator behind Resident Evil and Dino Crisis, doesn’t seem to think the world needs a new Dino Crisis game because Monster Hunter has “really nailed down” dinosaur action.

Paramount Network has sparked fan speculation with a recent promo for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2, hinting at a dramatic twist for the series' central character, John Dutton.

China aims for 5% real GDP growth despite a struggling property sector by reallocating investment into manufacturing and infrastructure. However, this approach leads to deflationary pressures and rising debt-to-GDP ratios. Policymakers need to boost social security spending to increase consumption and escape the debt-deflation loop.

‘This incident was unfortunate, and it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism has been unfairly attacked,’ the Army said Thursday in a statement.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased for the second week in a row and remains at its lowest level in more than a year. That's good news for prospective homebuyers facing home prices near all-time highs. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate fell to 6.35% from 6.46% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.18%. Mortgage rates are expected to keep trending lower overall this year. That’s due to signs of waning inflation and a cooling job market, which have raised expectations... Читать дальше...

MURAD Osmann is a Russian photographer and social media influencer best known for his ‘Follow Me To’ series of photographs.

As social media’s clout surges, Big Tech titans are clashing with Western governments over "limits" to freedom of speech.