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DNC Night 1 Highlights: Joe Biden Urges ‘Beat Donald Trump’ in Nearly 50-Minute Speech; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fires Up Crowd

Variety 

Joe Biden took the stage as the final speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, with more than three minutes of applause and frequent chants of “We love Joe” from the audience. The 49-minute speech ran long during a night that was already behind schedule. During the speech, audience members unfurled […]

Osun teenager fingers stepfather for pregnancy

The Punch 

A teenage resident in Osogbo, Osun State, (name withheld), has accused a clergy also based in the town, simply identified as Femi, said to be her stepfather, of putting her in the family way at the age of 13. The victim, aged 16, had approached a Non-Governmental Organisation, the World Institute for Peace, to report

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Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Appearance On First Night Of Democratic National Convention

Deadline.com 

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first appearance at the Democratic National Convention, kicking off its primetime lineup with one of her signature lines, “When we fight, we win.” There had been buzz on the floor that Harris would make an appearance, given the presence of the vice president’s pool in the arena. Harris was […]

Gurgaon: Burglars strike at parked car on MG Road, steal gadgets and 3,000 US dollars

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Thieves broke into a Ciaz car parked near MGF Metropolitan Mall in Gurgaon and stole a laptop, passport, and 3,000 US dollars from a bag in the backseat. Car owner Mayank Jain reported the theft to the police, who have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.

Retired senior officers differ on rumoured IG tenure extension

The Punch 

Some retired police officers have disagreed over the rumoured plan to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun, who was appointed on June 19, 2023, is expected to retire on September 4, 2024. However, his stay in office might be extended if the amendment to the Police Act materialises. The bill,

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Kiwibank Must Be Sold

Scoop 

The way to make Kiwibank a ‘maverick’ that has the drive to make the banking sector more competitive is to sell it to private shareholders, says Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager.

Columbus police officer involved in fatal roadside shooting will not face charges

NBC4i.com 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus police officer who fatally shot a person lunging at him with a broken bottle in 2023 will not face charges for the encounter. The Franklin County Grand Jury decided not to seek an indictment for an officer involved in the shooting death of a man on Aug. 5, 2023. [...]

Pronouncing ‘had’ and ‘hard’

The Punch 

Welcome back to the oral English class. It is one of those days we try to sharpen how we articulate some common words. Or you believe you have no issue pronouncing ‘had’ and ‘hard’? Hmm. Thank God, mispronunciation is not like naira mutilation, which is an actionable offence. Compulsory /h/ Before highlighting the differences in

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Watch: NBA coach Steve Kerr addresses DNC at Chicago's United Center

CBSNews.com 

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, fresh off leading the USA men's basketball team to gold at the Paris Olympics, voiced his support for Kamala Harris' campaign Monday night during the Democratic National Convention at Chicago's United Center, where Kerr played for three NBA champion Chicago Bulls teams.

Former B'desh PM Khaleda Zia's bank accounts to be unfrozen after 17 years

Business Standard 

Tax authorities in Bangladesh on Monday decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 17 years after banks were ordered to block them. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed banks to unfreeze the accounts of BNP Chairperson Zia, the Daily Star newspaper reported. In August 2007, the NBR's Central Intelligence Cell directed banks to freeze the accounts of the BNP Chairperson, who has been elected Bangladesh's prime minister twice since 1990. Читать дальше...

Haryana plans 100km safe zone for vultures across 5 states

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Haryana, in collaboration with five other states and UTs, planned to establish a 100km 'vulture safe zone' to revive vulture populations. The initiative involved a survey to ensure banned drugs like diclofenac are not used. The Bombay Natural History Society assisted in releasing 25 white-rumped vultures in September, promoting safe habitats and conservation efforts.