Lawmakers in South Korea narrowly failed to impeach the nation’s president over his short-lived attempt to declare martial law. A bill to censure Yoon Suk Yeol fell three votes short of the 200 needed to pass, with many members of parliament in the ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotting the vote. The South Korean premier sparked widespread shock and anger when he declared military rule – associated with authoritarianism in the country – on Tuesday, in a bid to break out of a political stalemate. Yoon’s declaration was quickly overturned by parliament, before his government rescinded it a few hours…
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We’re entering the critical stretch of the NFL regular season when MVP campaigns are won and lost. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the standout performances are starting to crystalize. Players have built their cases with impressive wins and suffered setbacks with tough losses, shaping the landscape of this year’s contenders. While the MVP award is open to all, quarterbacks have dominated the honor for over a decade. So, who are the top candidates? Let’s focus on four standout quarterbacks and one running back, aligning closely with the trends of MVP voting history. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles If any non-quarterback…
More than 150 illegal miners have been rescued from an abandoned mine in South Africa’s eastern Mpumalanga province. Police say three bodies were recovered earlier this week on the first day of the rescue operation. Most of those rescued, reportedly foreign nationals, claim they were forced underground against their will to search for gold. A police spokesperson confirmed the miners have been arrested, and investigations are continuing into illegal mining activities in the region. Days earlier, the national police head Fannie Masemola also confirmed officers were investigating “allegations of human trafficking and forced labour in these mining operations by those…
Detectives drawn from the Operations Support Unit Saturday December 7 arrested one Steve Okoth Odek alias David Bett, for scamming a foreign national a staggering USD 256,000 (Sh32 million) in a fake gold deal that involved over 500 kilograms of fake gold. Investigations revealed that the victim entered into two separate gold purchase agreements with the scammer where on February 6, 2024 he was to purchase 500kg of gold and on March 14, 2024 another 580kg with each kilogram priced at USD 40,000. Additionally, the detectives established that the second contract was signed after the first deal failed where the…
Hiring in the US jumped in November, extending a long-running streak of gains that has bolstered the world’s largest economy. The report from the Labor Department showed employers added 227,000 jobs, led by healthcare firms, restaurants and bars. It marked a strong rebound from October, when jobs growth dropped sharply amid disruption from major storms and labour strikes. The figures emerged as analysts debate how much the US central bank will cut interest rates in the months ahead. The Federal Reserve started reducing rates in September, saying lower borrowing costs were needed to keep the economy on track and stave…
President Joe Biden and his senior aides are discussing the idea of issuing pre-emptive pardons for people President-elect Donald Trump has scorned in recent years as he has hinted about plans for retribution, two sources familiar with the discussions confirmed. While the discussions have included certain names, including Senator-elect Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the process hasn’t progressed to the point of consensus on an actual list, sources said. Some Democrats and “Never Trump” Republicans have supported the notion of pre-emptive pardons to protect people under a new Trump presidency. Politico first reported…
A 64-year-old woman was found dead four days after she reportedly fell through a sinkhole above an abandoned mine in Pennsylvania, officials say. Elizabeth Pollard was reported missing by family members after she went out to search for her cat on Monday night. Investigators later determined she fell into a 30-ft (9m) sinkhole connected to an old abandoned coal mine in the town of Marguerite. On Wednesday, police officials said they strongly believed the search had become a recovery mission, rather than a rescue. The discovery of Ms Pollard’s body was confirmed by Westmoreland County Coroner to KDKA-TV, part of…
TikTok’s bid to overturn a law which would see it banned or sold in the US from early 2025 has been rejected. The social media company had hoped a federal appeals court would agree with its argument that the law was unconstitutional because it represented a “staggering” impact on the free speech of its 170 million US users. But the court upheld the law, which it said “was the culmination of extensive, bipartisan action by the Congress and by successive presidents”. TikTok says it will now take its fight to the US Supreme Court, the country’s highest legal authority. The…
The Kenya police led Multinational Security Support (MSS) in Haiti Friday dismissed as lies claims some of the officers had resigned over delayed payment of allowances. MSS Commander Godfrey Otunge said the information disseminated is both inaccurate and malicious. “The MSS categorically refutes these claims. Reuters News did not reach out to the MSS for clarification, and the information being disseminated is both inaccurate and malicious.” “All MSS personnel have received their salaries, including monthly allowances, and no MSS officer has tendered their resignation as alleged,” said Otunge in a statement. He said MSS officers remain highly motivated and fully…
Social media is an unstoppable force. Whether you love it or hate it- there’s no escaping its magnitude. There are billions of users who actively participate on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, which emphasizes how powerful of a tool social media can be. Many businesses operating today know all too well the importance of utilizing social media. Social media serves as a primary channel for brand promotion, customer engagement, and data collection. Each social media platform offers significant opportunities for companies to reach diverse audiences, gather insights, and drive growth. However, regularly posting content is not enough. Effective social…
In the modern world driven by data analysis needs of businesses has surged immensely with an influx of data being gathered; however just having data is not enough to derive value from it Processing raw data to uncover valuable insights demands streamlined data pipelines These automated mechanisms transfer data, from various origins tidy it up and ready it, for examination Lacking well designed data pipelines can hinder even top notch analytics tools from providing precise and prompt insights. What is a Data Pipeline? The term implies the utilization of data tools and methods to transfer data from one storage system…
In the era of information, data is easily available. However, these raw data alone aren’t enough to impact society. With the advancement of technology, collecting data isn’t a problem, but making it memorable is essential. Therefore, to support data and highlight its integrity, crafting data-driven stories for brands is crucial. Using data allows brands to create compelling stories that inspire, engage, and inform the audience, helping them understand the data’s true efficacy. To ensure the right approach, brands can seek guidance from a trustworthy market research firm. They can help transform raw data into relatable, clear stories and allow you…
Prince Harry said his life in the US is what his mother Princess Diana would have “wanted” for him. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to Montecito, California four years ago, after announcing they would step back as senior royals and work to become financially independent. Speaking to Andrew Sorkin at The New York Times Dealbook Summit on Wednesday, the prince was asked if he planned to remain in America for good. “I do,” he said, “I very much enjoy living here and bringing my kids up here”. He added his family were able to access a degree of…
George Russell says Max Verstappen “cannot deal with adversity” as the Mercedes driver responded to the world champion’s comments that he had “lost all respect” for him. Verstappen was unhappy about the role Russell played in the Red Bull driver being given a one-place penalty which demoted him from pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. Briton Russell said at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Thursday: “I don’t know why he felt the need for this personal attack and I’m not going to take it. “This is me just setting the record straight, I am not going…
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss their newly-announced advisory team that the two billionaires say will cut regulations, spending, and headcounts within the federal government. The Department of Government Efficiency, or “Doge” – seemingly a winking reference to Musk’s cryptocurrency of choice, dogecoin – was first announced by Donald Trump last month. “It will become, potentially, ‘The Manhattan Project’ of our time,” the president-elect wrote on his social media platform, referring to a top-secret World War Two programme to develop nuclear weapons. “Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of ‘DOGE’ for a…