Assessing the underdog’s chancesIn fact, the Dominican Republic team should not have been at the Olympics, but due to the fact that the team of this country among youths of 20 years old reached the final at CONCACAF, it still happened. And this happened due to the fact that the opponents were on the same level as the Dominican Republic itself. In general, for many, the Dominican Republic may well be a pleasant surprise. It is clear that in the match against an inexperienced Dominican team, they will also be favorites. The Dominican Republic clearly needs to strengthen its defenses.
Source:Daily Nation
July 25, 2024 20:14 UTC
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July 25, 2024 18:33 UTC
The London Fire Brigade was called to Lothbury, close to St Paul’s Cathedral, at just before 4pm on Thursday, where smoke was seen billowing into the sky. Firefighters in Old Jewry St in London after a fire broke out at the Lothbury restaurant (James Manning/PA)The ground-floor kitchen was partially alight at the restaurant, which has offices. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Shoreditch, Dockhead, Shadwell and surrounding stations were called to the scene.
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July 25, 2024 16:29 UTC
Rigathi’s failed traps: DP’s bid to keep Raila out of govt flopsDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua is walking a political tightrope. Self-proclaimed as President Ruto’s watchman, the second in command affirmed he would ‘protect’ Ruto against advances from veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, who has a knack for warming his way to power at the expense of deputy and vice presidents. If anyone tries to approach State House, I have set traps on every possible path they could take. So, there’s nothing for you to worry about,” Gachagua said last year. Read more: Day DP Rigathi Gachagua’s traps failed to catch Raila Odinga at State House
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July 25, 2024 15:56 UTC
Net income contributions from Financial Services, Real Estate, and Infrastructure SBUs were 18 percent, 3 percent, and -5 percent, respectively. Aboitiz Power Corporation’s net income contribution to AEV for the first half of 2024 amounted to P9.1 billion, 2 percent lower than the {P9.3 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. Net income contribution from Union Bank of the Philippines amounted to P2.5 billion for the first half of 2024. This is 23 percent lower than the P3.2 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. Net income contribution from the Food and Beverage segment, which includes Pilmico Foods Corporation, Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation, and Pilmico International Pte.
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July 25, 2024 14:52 UTC
Martha Karua, leader of the NARC-Kenya Party, has announced her exit from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition. In the notice, Karua stated, "Kindly take note that our stay in Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition is not tenable due to the prevailing political developments.”Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua during a joint media address on September 15, 2023. Notably, Karua was the presidential running mate for Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition led by opposition chief Raila Odinga. Her letter came in the backdrop of political turbulence within the Azimio la Umoja Coalition over a dalliance with the government they had discredited. A section of leaders have come out guns blazing over the move conflicting with the outcomes, saying that the nominations were not agreed upon in both the Orange Democratic Movement and Azimio la Umoja's Parliamentary Group Meetings.
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July 25, 2024 14:46 UTC
Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI saysThe 20-year-old gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump did an online search of the John F. Kennedy assassination around the time he began to focus attention on the Republican presidential candidate, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Wednesday. “Analysis of a laptop that the investigation ties to the shooter reveals that on July 6, he did a Google search for -quote – ‘how far away was Oswald from Kennedy,'” Wray said. He was referring to Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated former President Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan welcomed Wray’s willingness to share details about the FBI investigation into the assassination attempt. Representative Jerrold Nadler, the panel’s top Democrat, condemned the Trump shooting “unequivocally and unabashedly” but pointed to years of political threats and violence, and violent rhetoric from Republicans including Trump himself.
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July 25, 2024 14:38 UTC
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July 25, 2024 14:38 UTC
President William Ruto on Wednesday made public his final list of nominees for the positions of Cabinet nominees. The nomination comes weeks after the President sacked his entire cabinet save from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The final list includes;1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Cabinet Secretary - Musalia MudavadiRuto, however, did not name the Attorney General and East African Community and ASAL nominees. On July 11, Ruto dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General.
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July 25, 2024 13:38 UTC
President Museveni has hailed security forces for having brutally arrested anti-corruption protesters whom he says had been infiltrated by “bad elements”. Without revealing who they are he also is anonymous about what “bad things” they supposedly intended to do. "I want to congratulate the Armed Forces and the Security Forces and the Wanainchi, for foiling or not participating in the bad demonstration that was planned for Tuesday. The second element was that some of the authors and participants of the demonstrations were planning very bad things against the people of Uganda." This brings the total of remanded Anti-corruption protestors to 94.
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July 25, 2024 12:58 UTC
PARIS: Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the US Olympic team at tomorrow’s opening ceremony. Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, is set to make her Olympic debut at the Paris Games and will be the first tennis athlete to carry the US flag. Now Gauff, who is based in Florida, is a Grand Slam title winner in singles and doubles. The same clay courts at Roland Garros used for the French Open will be where matches are going to be held for the Paris Olympics. It’s possible Gauff could also be entered in mixed doubles, but those pairings have not been announced yet.
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July 25, 2024 12:55 UTC
PARIS: Kanak Jha is no stranger to the Olympics, having represented the United States in table tennis at both the Rio and Tokyo Games, but the path to Paris has been his most challenging. The 24-year-old, the only male table tennis player representing the US in Paris, was banned for a year by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and used a GoFundMe campaign to help support his journey to the Paris Games. I’m a professional table tennis player, so financially being one of them,” Jha, who helped the US win team gold at the 2019 Pan Am Games, told a press conference on Tuesday. “Everything given from the GoFundMe was used to prepare as best as I can for the Paris Games,” he added. “So I hope in the Olympic Games, and also other events, I can continue to influence some kids.
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July 25, 2024 12:55 UTC
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has maintained that the ODM party has not entered a coalition agreement with President William Ruto. "I have taken note of President William Ruto's announcement yesterday regarding the reconstitution of the cabinet to include four members from ODM. ODM party leader Raila Odinga (centre), former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and former Mombasa governor Ali Hassan at Wajir County on March 1, 2024. Read the Statement Below:I have taken note of President William Ruto's announcement yesterday regarding the reconstitution of the cabinet to include four members from ODM. As articulated in our statement on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, neither the ODM Party nor Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has entered into any coalition agreement with President Ruto's UDA party.
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July 25, 2024 12:55 UTC
American Emma Grace and her Memama spurred a new viral trend, creating 'Fluffy Coke' from just two ingredientsThe 'fluffy Coke' recipe people say they simply 'must try'A new drink recipe has taken social media by storm - a sugary take on a regular Coke. Dubbed ‘Fluffy Coke’, the trend sees cola fans slather a glass full of a popular American treat, marshmallow fluff. Starting off you’ll need your pick of cola, whether you’re a Coke or Diet Coke fan. Firstly, Emma explained, you need to spread the marshmallow fluff on the inside of a cup or glass. Emma rated the Fluffy Coke a ten out of ten, with Memama agreeing.
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July 25, 2024 12:51 UTC
LOVE Island star Chris Taylor showed off his skating skills as he tried out a VERY weird viral trend in a new video. The 33-year-old, who shot to fame on the ITV2 dating show in 2019, decided to give hobby horsing a go. Chris said: "Hello I'm Chris Taylor, professional weirdo and I'm working with YouTube Shorts to encourage people to express their passion with pride, and without fear of judgement." Chris then showed off how well he could skate and juggle, before trying out hobby horsing with his skates on. “As a passionate rollerskater, I love seeing niche hobbies on the rise.”Chris had a second chance at finding love earlier this year.
Source:The Star
July 25, 2024 12:26 UTC