Public housing leaders in NYC who supported Trump say they have been deceived
You should know that during the Republican National Convention, held Monday August 24 to Thursday August 27 of this year,...
Month: August 2020
LANGTIVISM: WRITERS AND BURDEN OF REDUNDANCIES AND CIRCUMLOCUTIONS
Every writer is often constrained by certain common faults in writing, and these include redundancy, circumlocution, wordiness, over-lapping, verbosity, among...
Democrats launch Texas voter registration for Biden’s victory
The Democrats have launched Texas Voter Registration Week for Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election in November. The...
First Israel-Abu Dhabi flight to fly over Saudi airspace
Israeli and American officials have announced that the first Abu Dhabi to El Al flight from Israel to the United...
NYC’s health department to perform virtual inspections of gyms before reopening
The New York City's Health Department has announced plan to conduct “virtual inspections” of gyms before reopening on Wednesday, to...
Biden condemns Poland violence, warns Trump against inciting brutality
Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, has condemned violence at protests in Portland, Oregon. While expressing his displease about the violence,...
Thick as Blood by Melissa Chappell
It began when the center of the world caught fire with a spark, and Notre Dame burned down to her...
Messi can only leave Barcelona if €700 million is paid – La Liga
La Liga, Spanish football's main governing body has confirmed that Lionel Messi can only leave Barcelona if he pays €700...
Wisconsin LG wants Trump to cancel visitation plan
Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes, has said the state does not need a visit from President Donald Trump, following his...
Tottenham confirms signing 4-year contract with Matt Doherty
Tottenham has confirmed the signing of Matt Doherty, 28, the Wolves defender, for a four-year contract worth £15 million ($20m)....
Mexican airline to increase flight routes, boosts domestic flights
Interjet, one of the Mexico’s three biggest airlines has said that beginning from December more routes would be created for...
NY releases guidelines for reopening businesses
The authority in the New York City has released the guidelines for the reopening of small businesses in the city....
NBCI, faith communities demand resignation of Jerry Farewell Jr from Liberty University
The National Black Church Initiative, a coalition of 34,000 churches representing 27.7 million African Americans has joined over 150,000 faith...
Unidentified terrorist shoots Brooklyn man, targets victim’s head
Police have reported that an unknown terrorist shot a 37-year-old man after on a Brooklyn street on Saturday evening. The...
Two NYPD cops arrested for drunk driving in Manhattan, Brooklyn
NYPD have reported that two off-duty NYPD cops have been arrested for drunk driving in separate incidents in Manhattan and...
Israel demolished 25 Palestine structures, displaced 32 people in 2 weeks — UN
The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has revealed that Israeli occupation demolished 25 Palestinian structures...
Turkey criticizes Islamophobic event in Sweden
Turkey has condemned an Islamophobic event staged in Sweden where a group of terrorists burned the Holy Qur’an. The leader...
Arkansas sheriff resigns over racist rant in leaked recording
Sheriff Todd Wright of Arkansas County, Arkansas, has resigned. Wright's resignation on Saturday August 29, 2020, followed the leaked recording...
Blackness is Royalty by Britney Russell
The sun kissed my skin, Thank God for my beautiful melanin. Whether chestnut, almond or chocolate Black girls are winning....
Floyd Death: Prosecutors seek longer sentences for accused cops
Minnesota state prosecutors have filed a motion to seek longer sentencing beyond the current state guidelines for the four officers...
Women march through Belarusian capital, demand Lukashenko’s resignation
Anti-government protesters, comprising thousands of women, have matched in the capital city of Belarus The protesters on Saturday August 29,...
Former NBA star Clifford Robinson dies at 53
Clifford Robinson, 53, Former 1994 NBA All-Star and 1993 Sixth Man of the Year, has died. University of Connecticut Men's...
Far-right terrorists burn Holy Qur’an, incite riots in Sweden
Far-right terrorists have caused riots after burning a holy Qur’an in the southern Swedish city of Malmo. The terrorist act...
US cuts aid to Ethiopia over Renaissance Dam
United State's Secretary, Mike Pompeo has approved a planto stop US foreign assistance to Ethiopia over the country’s dispute with...
Istanbul bans indoor gatherings over pandemic
The office of the Istanbul's governor has on Saturday issued a statement titled "Pandemic Measures for Weddings in Istanbul", which...
Trump pays highest respect to outgoing Japanese Minister Abe
United States President Donald Trump has said that he pays his "highest respect" to outgoing Japanese Minister Shinzo Abe. Trump...
Wakanda popular actor dies at 43, Joe Biden mourns
Joe Biden, former US vice president and Democratic candidate for the November 3 presidential election, has mourned the death of...
EU threatens to sanction Turkey over east Mediterranean crisis
The European Union has threatened Turkey with fresh sanctions over territorial dispute with Greece in Eastern Mediterranean. While disclosing this...
Ohio University suspends student organization gatherings over COVID-19 concerns
Student Life at Ohio State has announced that all in-person organization events or gatherings are suspended due to concerns of...
League, players reach agreement to resume NBA play-offs on Sunday
The NBA players have agreed to resume playoffs on Sunday following the League’s agreement to support social justice and racial...
Kenosha police find suspicious vehicles, arrest 9 in civil unrest
Kenosha police in Wisconsin have said they got a tip from a citizen early Wednesday evening about "several suspicious vehicles...
U.S. experiences 1.9 increase in consumer spending in July
The U.S. Commerce Department has shown in a report released on Friday August 28, 2020 that there was a 1.9%...
Trump blasts Biden, defies pandemic on White House stage
President Donald Trump has blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans’ safety as he accepted...
Canada offers interest in Beirut port explosion probe
Canada has offered to join Lebanon's investigation into the massive Beirut port explosion. While disclosing this on Thursday, the visiting...
Police arrest teen who killed two people during protests in Kenosha
Police have arrested a teen, who was accused of shooting at a group and killing two, during protests in Kenosha,...
Messi’s transfer request disrespects club — Toni Freixa
Toni Freixa, former Barcelona director and current candidate in the Barcelona presidential race, has said that Messi’s request for a...
Washington officials seek to reverse shift on COVID-19 testing
Washington State health authorities have sought to reverse a directive from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which...
New Zealand terrorist Christchurch sentenced to life imprisonment without parole
A 29 year old Australian terrorist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand's deadliest shooting in 2019 has been...
US NBA defers 3 playoff games amid players’ boycott
The United States National Basketball Association (NBA) has rescheduled three playoff games after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to approach the...
Francophone countries suspend Mali’s membership after coup
The international body of French-speaking countries has suspended Mali's membership in the wake of a coup last week. The Permanent...
#Beirut’s Smoke-Life# by Sudipta Maity
The day of the explosion He faces the challenge of existence A quarter of homeless children. ...
NYS DEC Forest Rangers highlights rescue missions, responses to incidents
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers has highlighted its rescue missions and responses to search incidents...
Happy Birthday President Lyndon Johnson
Dear Editor, The late President Lyndon Johnson birthday was born on August 27, 1908. Many remember him for succeeding President...
NYS Labor Department releases preliminary unemployment rates
The New York State Department of Labor has released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2020. The rates, which...
GRAMMAR WORLD: THE ALMIGHTY FORMULA
I have decided to rest my case, for now, on PLURALIZATION . Let us do something else. Despite that there...
Belgium, Netherlands report COVID-19 reinfections
Belgium and the Netherlands have confirmed that COVID-19 patients who had previously recovered from the virus are getting reinfected. According...
2 shot dead, 1 injured during US anti-racism protests
Two people have been shot dead and one injured in the Midwestern US state of Wisconsin on Tuesday evening as...
Pompeo to hold Arab-Israeli peace conference
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced plan to visit Tel Aviv and several Arab capitals as part of Washington’s...
American Airlines to lay off 19,000 employees in October
American Airlines has said that it will eliminate 19,000 employees by 1 October, as it is working to recover from...
UNSC discusses arms embargo on Iran
The United Nations Security Council has discussed the Iranian nuclear deal in a video conference on the Middle East. Indonesia’s...
Chief actuary warns against termination of payroll tax
Stephen Goss, the chief actuary of the Social Security Administration, has condemned President Donald Trump’s plan to terminate the payroll...
Another former major champion pulls out of US Open
The organizers of the tennis Grand Slam have confirmed on Monday 25th August 25, 2020 that Jelena Ostapenko, 23, Former...
US, China agree to push forward first phase of trade deal
The trade chiefs of United States, Robert Lighthizer and China, Liu He, have discussed the first phase of a trade...
Turkish police arrest ISIS suspect
Turkish security forces have announced that a Daesh/ISIS terrorist, who was planning a sensational attack in Istanbul, has been arrested...
De Blasio to turn NYC streets, parks into outdoor classrooms amid coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio has said the New York City streets and parks will be turned into outdoor classrooms amid...
Florida teachers win lawsuit against government’s rule to reopen school
The teachers in Florida have won a lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis who ruled that schools should reopen at the...
Gambia condemns maltreatment of migrant workers in Lebanon, begins evacuation
The government of The Gambia has begun processes to secure the evacuation of about 36 Gambian migrant workers currently in...
US energy companies cut production as Gulf Coast awaits twin storms
Forecast U.S. Gulf Coast storms have forced energy companies to, as a matter of urgency, cut oil production as the...
NYSOFA encourages older New Yorkers to stay up-to-date with recommended immunizations
The New York State Office for the Aging has encouraged older New Yorkers to make sure they are up to...
Who represents the 80th Assembly District?
Who represents the 80th Assembly District? By Anthony Rivieccio The 80th Assembly district, our hometown has been under a sort...
