Mariah Carey, the celebrated Grammy-winning singer, was forced to cancel her concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after falling ill with flu symptoms. The announcement came just hours before she was scheduled to perform on Wednesday as part of her “Christmas Time” tour. “Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I’ve come down with the flu,” Carey shared in a statement on social media platform X. “It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. I love you all so much.” The 55-year-old star is currently touring across 20 U.S. cities, spreading holiday cheer through her festive performances. Her iconic…
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Megan Fox has reportedly ended her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, after discovering he had been communicating with other women, a source has revealed. The Transformers actress, 38, became suspicious during their Thanksgiving trip to Vail, Colorado, and decided to check the 34-year-old musician’s phone. According to the insider, Fox found incriminating text messages involving other women, leading her to call off their relationship. “Megan had trust issues with Colson due to his past behavior,” the source explained. Despite their turbulent history, Fox had been willing to work through their issues and was hopeful…
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, once considered a political power couple, have reportedly ended their relationship, sources have confirmed. The pair, who began dating in 2018 and got engaged in 2020, are no longer together, with Trump Jr. now romantically linked to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson. Speculation about their breakup had circulated for months, fueled by rumors of public arguments and increasing appearances of Trump Jr. with Anderson. Reports suggest that the couple’s relationship had been “rocky” over the past year, with insiders noting frequent disagreements at public events like Mar-a-Lago gatherings. Photographs of Trump Jr. with Anderson,…
Pop star Selena Gomez is officially engaged to music producer Benny Blanco. The announcement came on Wednesday night through Gomez’s Instagram, where she shared a photo of her diamond engagement ring with the caption, “forever begins now.” Blanco, 36, responded in the comments, humorously stating, “hey wait… that’s my wife.” The couple’s engagement had been the subject of speculation since August when Gomez, 32, posted a photo with strategically placed hearts obscuring her left ring finger. Fans quickly speculated about the possibility of an engagement. The duo has been dating for over a year, with Gomez confirming their relationship in…
At least 300 Federal Government of Somalia soldiers escaped and surrendered to Kenya after being overrun by Jubaland forces in a brief clashes in Raaskambooni area near the main border. The soldiers were disarmed by Kenyan troops after approaching the main border while escaping from a camp they had been staying. The drama broke out on Wednesday December 11 morning and escalated with exchange of fire between the two forces. Witnesses said a number of other troops from the Somali National Army were captured after surrendering at their camp. The Jubaland troops also took over the camp and set on…
The 2034 men’s football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has confirmed. Three matches in the 2030 tournament will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the competition. The hosts for both World Cups were confirmed at Wednesday’s Extraordinary Fifa Congress meeting following a vote. All 211 of Fifa’s member nations were represented at the meeting over a video link. The hosts for both tournaments, and of the 2030 centenary celebrations, were confirmed via two…
One tournament, two hemispheres, six countries. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup – but the opening matches will be held in South America to mark the centenary of the Fifa World Cup. That means teams will play across different seasons and hemispheres within the same tournament? Who else wanted to host in 2030? Four South American nations – Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay – submitted a joint bid in early 2023. But by October that year, Fifa confirmed the joint bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain was the sole candidate. Spain and Portugal initially launched…
A bunch of Meta apps were down Wednesday for hours. Apps like Facebook and Instagram haven’t been loading or, when they do, show older posts. Threads seemed to be recovering, though it sometimes is loading slowly for me. Reports of outages soared starting around 12:30 p.m. EST, with more than 100,000 Facebook users reporting their problems on DownDetector by around 1:10 p.m. EST. “We’re aware that a technical issue is impacting some users’ ability to access our apps,” Meta says on X. “We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.” Downdetector…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an urgent recall of a specific batch of Sure Lubricated Dotted Condoms due to quality concerns. In a statement on Wednesday, the board announced that samples from Batch No. 2405055 failed to meet required standards after testing positive for holes during the freedom-from-holes (conductivity) test. “As a precaution, the board advises all pharmaceutical outlets, healthcare facilities, professionals, and the public to immediately quarantine the affected product,” PPB said in its statement. The PPB instructed all distributors, retailers, and users to stop further distribution, sale, or use of the condoms in question. Individuals…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a significant breakthrough for the city’s public transport system following the approval of €320 million in financing for the Clean Core Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 3. The funding has been secured from the European Investment Bank (EIB), the French Development Agency (AFD), and the European Union (EU). Speaking during a meeting with representatives of the funding partners, Governor Sakaja lauded the project as a game-changer in addressing Nairobi’s traffic congestion and advancing eco-friendly urban mobility. “This funding represents a monumental step for Nairobi’s transport infrastructure. Our partners—the EIB, AFD, and EU—have approved €320…
The head coach of Kenya’s national men’s soccer team, Harambee Stars, Engin Firat, has resigned, bringing his three-year tenure to an abrupt end. Firat’s resignation was confirmed on Wednesday, December 11, amidst mounting pressure and a series of challenges that have plagued Kenyan football. The Turkish coach’s decision to step down comes just days after Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen urged the newly elected Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leadership to terminate Firat’s contract. Murkomen stated that the government would no longer cover the coach’s salary, further intensifying speculation about Firat’s future. Firat’s departure follows Kenya’s failure to qualify for the…
Nairobi Hospital has dismissed allegations of an impending staff strike, emphasizing that operations remain uninterrupted. Speaking on the matter, the hospital’s board chair, Chris Bichage, affirmed the institution’s commitment to dialogue and addressing employee needs. Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General Davji Bhimji Atellah, however, yesterday maintained that a seven-day strike notice had been issued and would lapse at midnight on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He warned that the strike would paralyze hospital services, including laboratories, support staff, and medical operations. “We want to see if the board will once again hire hoodlums, dress them in butcher…
Seven Kenyan motorcyclists are gearing up for an ambitious journey across 40 African countries, set to begin on December 12, 2024. The five-month expedition will cover 40,000 kilometers, traversing the continent’s four extreme geographical points. Starting in Kenya, the riders will head to Xaafuun (Hafun) Point in Somalia, Africa’s easternmost point, before traveling south to Cape Agulhas in South Africa. From there, they will proceed to Cape Almadi in Senegal and conclude their journey at Al-Ghiran Point in Tunisia, Africa’s northernmost point. The team, led by Nick Korir, includes Havana Gari, Moses Nderitu, Kairu Mbuthia, Blixen Nderitu, Leonard Nyamunga, and…
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Open University were the top winners at the 2024 ICT Value Awards, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The awards celebrate innovation, excellence, and leadership in the ICT and digital media sectors, spotlighting efforts to drive technological advancement in Kenya. PS Omollo was honored with the Best National Vision on ICT Award for spearheading digital transformation initiatives in the public sector. His leadership in digitizing the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) system and the Police Occurrence Book (OB) has streamlined crime reporting processes and enhanced public safety. Speaking at the…
The government has initiated the transfer of 515 supply chain management personnel across various ministries, a move aimed at addressing staffing gaps and enhancing efficiency in public service. The National Treasury and Economic Planning approved the transfer on December 6, 2024. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo stated that the exercise is designed to rationalize human resources in supply chain management functions within ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). This decision aligns with the Public Service Commission’s Circular No. PSC/ADM/13/(24) issued on May 9, 2022, which provides for the transfer or rotation of officers in support service roles. In a letter addressed…