Now that the Senate has approved a nearly $61 billion aid package to Ukraine, and with President Biden poised to sign it, desperately needed American weapons could be arriving on the battlefield within days. The weapons package — which has been delayed over political wrangling by House Republicans since last …
Read More »Here’s What’s in the Foreign Aid Package That Is Headed Toward Becoming Law
The Senate on Tuesday was moving toward approving a $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that has been stalled for months. The legislation, a version of which passed the Senate in February with bipartisan support, scaled a critical procedural hurdle earlier Tuesday by a vote of …
Read More »Autism makes travel a challenge. Here’s how I learned to cope
Wandering hand-in-hand through the medieval streets of Bologna, my boyfriend and I were in awe of the sweeping porticoes and distinctive rust-red brickwork of the city. It was our first holiday together. We’d wanted to find somewhere beyond the obvious that would marry our respective interests in architecture and history. …
Read More »Before you risk it, here’s what the law says about spraying of naira notes
The CBN regards spraying of naira notes as “abusing the country’s symbol of sovereignty.” On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of Lagos socialite and crossdresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, for abusing naira notes. For context, spraying naira notes is …
Read More »Arsenal will bring in FIVE players this summer – here’s where they’ll strengthen
Frankly, Arsenal never used to be worth watching in the transfer market. Remember the summer where their entire business consisted of signing an ageing Petr Cech? Arguably not even the worst transfer window at the Emirates Stadium, either – oh, how times have changed. The Gunners are free-spending with the …
Read More »Africans Can Solve the Disease that Haunts Us Heres How
It is critical that African scientists tackle African problems, and the reasons extend beyond access. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS. Opinion by Khisi Mdluli (boston, us) Friday, March 15, 2024 Inter Press Service BOSTON, US, Mar 15 (IPS) – I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known …
Read More »‘The new Michael Essien’? Here’s why Mario Dorgeles is wanted by Chelsea and others
It’s a familiar system now: a talented player moves from an academy in Africa to a lower-level European club, they prove themselves, then the Premier League big boys come knocking. The latest player being talked up is Mario Dorgeles, a 19-year-old from Ivory Coast who is currently playing for Danish …
Read More »Trent Alexander-Arnold told me he wants to become the best footballer in the world and here’s why I believe he can do it
Six years ago I was sat alone in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s family living room in Woolton. The room was minimalist, I think the family might’ve just moved in. Leather sofas, TV, not much else. I think it was one of ‘several’ living rooms. The house had a pool too. It was …
Read More »Can diabetic women have children via CS?: Here’s what you need to know
Diabetes, whether Type 1, Type 2, or gestational, does present certain challenges in pregnancy. It requires careful management to ensure both mama and baby stay healthy. The good news? With proper medical oversight, many diabetic women successfully deliver healthy babies via CS. Why CS might be recommended There are several …
Read More »Here’s How Mexicans Living Abroad Can Vote in This Year’s Election
Two women will face off for Mexico’s highest office in what is set to be a historic election this spring. Mexicans will choose their first female president on June 2, and they will also vote to renew all 500 deputies for the lower chamber of Congress and the 128 members …
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