Author: MAK Gojar

AFRICA is splitting apart at double the speed than scientists first thought. A 35-mile-long crack in Ethiopia’s desert, first discovered in 2005, has been widening by half an inch per year. Women work on their farm near a chasm suspected to have been caused by a heavy downpour along an underground fault-line near the Rift Valley town of Mai Mahiu, Kenya, 2018Reuters / Thomas Mukoya Nation A chasm that appeared in Kenya in 2018[/caption] The sudden appearance of the crack in Kenya forced residents to flee their homes and farmsEPA / Daniel Irungu That’s twice as fast as the rate…

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She’s enjoyed an impressive career, but for Aifric Keogh it’s now time to put the oars down and step away from her beloved sport rowing. The Galway woman took bronze at Tokyo 2020, and left her stamp on Paris 2024, but that would be her last time representing Ireland at an Olympic Games. Today’s top videos Speaking to the Irish Independent, Aifric announced her retirement before going on to share an emotional statement about her career to date. Irish Olympian Aifric Keogh. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Bidding farewell to rowing, Aifric penned: ‘If you told the 12-year-old girl who took up…

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How to watch Ohio vs. Kent State basketball game ​How to watch Ohio vs. Kent State basketball game    Who’s Playing Kent State Golden Flashes @ Ohio Bobcats Current Records: Kent State 12-6, Ohio 10-8 How To Watch When: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Convocation Center — Athens, Ohio TV: ESPN University Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming:  Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know Ohio is on a 15-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Kent State is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks…

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to declassify remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.    POLITICS Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:43PM A federal judge in Seattle has signed a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to declassify remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Trump said, “Everything will be revealed.”…

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Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance.    The @POTUS account switches owners when a new president assumes office. ByJulia Reinstein Friday, January 24, 2025 12:20PM President Trump is defending his pardons of more than 1,500 defendants from the January 6 attack at the capitol WASHINGTON — In the days since President Donald Trump assumed office, many people online have begun expressing alarm to find they were unwittingly following Trump on Instagram and Facebook. Across social media, posts have proliferated by people concerned after discovering…

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A woman was indicted in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates.    SPORTS Friday, January 24, 2025 12:22PM Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland — A woman was indicted Thursday in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates. Cori Clingman was indicted on 13 counts, including vehicular manslaughter related to driving under the influence, according to prosecutors in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a…

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Around 2 a.m. Friday, heavy flames shot from the roof of a row house on South Center Street near Freeway Drive.    ByEyewitness News Friday, January 24, 2025 9:46AM Firefighters battled the cold and the flames at a fire in Orange, New Jersey on Friday morning. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) — Firefighters battled freezing temperatures during an early morning two-alarm fire in Orange, New Jersey. Around 2 a.m. Friday, heavy flames shot from the roof of a row house on South Center Street near Freeway Drive. Crews spend hours trying to bring the fire under control. So far, there have been…

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Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires that have torn through Southern California in recent weeks.    ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ByJAIMIE DING Friday, January 24, 2025 11:51AM Reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, known for their time on MTV’s “The Hills,” discussed losing their home in Pacific Palisades. LOS ANGELES — Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires that have torn through Southern California in recent…

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The New York Giants enter the offseason with a singular goal in mind: Find the next franchise quarterback. That player could be signed as a free agent, acquired via trade, or selected in the 2025 NFL draft. There could even be multiple quarterbacks added in an effort to develop one while another serves as a bridge. However the Giants plan to approach it, retired legend Eli Manning is offering his help in evaluating the many options. “I like watching film,” Manning said, via the New York Post. “If that’s something I’m wanted for, needed for, be happy to look at…

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A wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash with a semi on Interstate 80 in Grundy County early Friday morning, Illinois State Police said.    fatal crash All lanes have reopened after being shut down for nearly six hours. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 24, 2025 12:43PM Illinois State Police are investigating a deadly wrong-way crash on I-80 near Ridge Road in Minooka, IL early Friday morning. MINOOKA, Ill. (WLS) — A wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash with a semi on Interstate 80 in Grundy County early Friday morning, Illinois State Police said. ISP said the…

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How to watch Marquette vs. Villanova basketball game ​How to watch Marquette vs. Villanova basketball game    Who’s Playing Villanova Wildcats @ Marquette Golden Eagles Current Records: Villanova 12-8, Marquette 16-3 How To Watch When: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: Fox Sports 1 Follow: CBS Sports App Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know We’ve got another exciting Big East matchup on schedule as the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Villanova Wildcats are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Fiserv Forum. The Golden Eagles are strutting in with some…

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Jannik Sinner sends down an ace to put himself on a path to the final. ​Jannik Sinner sends down an ace to put himself on a path to the final.   Video: Sinner’s ace secures dominant set Sinner’s ace secures dominant set We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Tennis Jannik Sinner sends down an ace to put himself on a path to the final. January 24, 2025 — 8.49pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos to your saved list…

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Jannik Sinner shows obvious signs of cramp during a tense game in the third set. ​Jannik Sinner shows obvious signs of cramp during a tense game in the third set.   Video: Sinner limps amid Shelton fightback Sinner limps amid Shelton fightback We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Tennis Jannik Sinner shows obvious signs of cramp during a tense game in the third set. January 24, 2025 — 9.10pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos to your saved list…

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Ben Shelton ensures he doesn’t let the match slip by hitting a brilliant winner. ​Ben Shelton ensures he doesn’t let the match slip by hitting a brilliant winner.   Video: Shelton’s magic arm fires him up Shelton’s magic arm fires him up We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Tennis Ben Shelton ensures he doesn’t let the match slip by hitting a brilliant winner. January 24, 2025 — 9.10pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos to your saved list and…

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Matthew Gilkes was given out after a controversial decision that took some deliberating in the Thunder’s challenger against the Sixers. ​Matthew Gilkes was given out after a controversial decision that took some deliberating in the Thunder’s challenger against the Sixers.   Video: Controversial call buoys Sixers Controversial call buoys Sixers We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Matthew Gilkes was given out after a controversial decision that took some deliberating in the Thunder’s challenger against the Sixers. January 24, 2025 — 9.10pm , register or subscribe to save articles…

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The New York Giants will focus on finding their next quarterback this offseason but that will be far from their only need. General manager Joe Schoen must address multiple positions, including offensive line, cornerback, safety, interior defensive line, and depth across the entire roster. After selecting Malik Nabers sixth overall in the 2024 NFL draft, wide receiver is not exactly at the top of the Giants’ priority list. However, with the expectation that they’ll lose veteran Darius Slayton, there will need to be some backfilling. Why not go big with it? Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus believes that Stefon…

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