Damon Dash’s Financial Woes Deepen as New York State Takes Ownership of Roc-A-Fella Shares | VIDEO

*New York State has stepped into the music industry spotlight by securing a one-third ownership stake in Roc-A-Fella Records, the legendary hip-hop label co-founded by Jay-Z and read more

Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances

It isn’t unusual for a campaign to carry debt. What is unusual are the explosive clashes in and around the Harris universe. cont'd

Starlink Stops New Sign-ups in Nairobi as Network Reaches Capacity

Starlink Stops New Sign-ups in Nairobi as Network Reaches Capacity

Obama on the campaign trail has one particularly tough crowd: Young Black men

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Kenya Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeached: Why it matters

AL Jazeera - Two years after taking office, Gachagua fell out with President Ruto, leading to his ouster from office. Ruto has now nominated his interior minister for the post.,br>

Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital

Diddy would scream at Cassie Ventura for going out, songwriter says everyone was 'afraid of him'

Fox News - Sean "Diddy" Combs was accused of rape and more than a decade of abuse by ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a November lawsuit, which was "amicably" settled one day after being filed.

Who was Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader killed in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon?

The State Department is encouraging Americans to leave southern Lebanon. click here

Steve Jobs Swore the 10-Minute Rule Made Him Smarter. Modern Neuroscience Is Discovering He Was Right

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Ruto blames fake news for protests, defends police in DW interview

President William Ruto, in an interview with German media, attributed the recent Gen Z protests, which left 50 people dead and 66 missing, to fake news and misinformation. read more

Melania Trump Hints At Conspiracy Theory About Husband's Assassination Attempt

"We need to uncover the truth," the former first lady said in a video posted on her social media accounts.

GLOBALink | World Firefighting and Rescue Championship opens in NE China's Harbin

HARBIN, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) --The 19th men's and 10th women's World Firefighting and Rescue Championship, held by the International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers, kicked off here on Saturday.

Opinion - Russia ramps up its information war against Ukraine, aiming to weaken Western support

Anti-Ukrainian messages are also promoted in Russian outlets by favorably disposed Russian experts from universities, think tanks and the media. cont'd

In the Studio - Architect Daniel Libeskind - BBC Sounds

Creating a building to house Albert Einstein's legacy, work and research in Jerusalem. read more

An unusual announcement about a US Navy submarine packed with cruise missiles is a loud message that puts Iran on notice

Business Insider - In a rather unusual move, the US overtly revealed its plans over the weekend for the movement of a guided-missile submarine into Middle Eastern waters as regional tensions soar.

Israel Puts Military on High Alert as U.S. Sends Assets to Middle East

WSJ - The Israeli military’s chief of staff, Herzi Halevi, approved plans on Monday and said offensive and defensive preparations were under way, according to the Israeli military.

Thousands mourn Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at funeral prayer

Palestinians and nationals from other countries came to pay tribute to the assassinated Hamas political chief. cont'd

As Republicans Attack Harris on Immigration, Here’s What Her Record Shows

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Trump shooter searched for JFK assassination information, FBI director says. What we've learned — and still don't know — about the assassination attempt.

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. go here

5 Wild Facts About Reggae Singer Bob Marley

Remind Magazine - Bob Marley was a reggae star whose music and name are known all over the world. He released hit songs such as “Three Little Birds” and “Don’t Worry Be Happy” during his career, which was shockingly cut short when he passed away at 36 years old on May 11, 1981 from melanoma.

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Tear gas and stones as protesters return to the streets across Kenya

Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a week of deadly clashes in anti-tax protests.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/riot-police-patrol-nairobi-activists-call-for-more-protests-4676432
Kenya police use tear gas to disperse crowds after call for more demonstrations
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2024/riot-police-patrol-nairobi-as-kenyan-activists-call-for-more-protests/
Anti-government protests clash with riot police in Kenya
https://www.africanews.com/2024/07/02/anti-government-protests-clash-with-riot-police-in-kenya/
More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya: Police say protests were co-opted by ‘suspects’ engaging in ‘criminal activities’.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/3/more-than-270-people-arrested-in-antigovernment-rallies-in-kenya
Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-activists-rethink-strategy-after-protests-descend-into-violence-2024-07-03/