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Fantasia’s Preggers

• August 8, 2011 • Comments Off

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Friday Night Music, March 5, 2010: Des’ree, “You Gotta Be,” 1994

• March 5, 2010 • Comments Off

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Lululemon Hopes to Showcase Home Fitness Business With Membership Program September 28, 2022
The athleisure brand bought the interactive fitness company Mirror for $500 million in 2020, when at-home workouts were booming because of Covid lockdowns.
How an Underground Skate Park in Los Angeles Became Legal September 28, 2022
Channel Street Skatepark in San Pedro is considered one of the nation’s only “D.I.Y.” skate parks to be officially sanctioned.
Why Gavin Newsom Rejected These 5 Bills September 27, 2022
California’s governor vetoed a mandatory kindergarten proposal, as well as an effort to reduce light pollution.
How LeVar Burton (and Others) Helped Us Get Through the Pandemic September 27, 2022
Notable pop culture figures, including the actor LeVar Burton and the K-pop phenomenon BTS, helped people get through Covid — from a distance.
MacKenzie Scott May No Longer Have a Partner in Philanthropy September 28, 2022
The billionaire’s second husband, a teacher, does not appear on her public profile anymore.
Here’s How to Stay Safe When the Power Goes Out September 28, 2022
Improper use of portable generators carries several risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning.
Alabama Inmates Strike, Denouncing Poor Prison Conditions September 28, 2022
The exact size of the protest, which began on Monday, was not immediately clear. But advocates say thousands of inmates would forgo their usual jobs as cooks and cleaners.
When Is a Storm Surge at Its Peak? September 28, 2022
A storm surge usually builds over many hours as the eye of hurricane approaches the coast.

The Guardian, UK

Saudi foreign minister defends role in securing Ukraine prisoner swaps September 23, 2022
Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud decries as ‘cynical’ accusations his country was trying to improve its image after Khashoggi killingIt would be cynical to see Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure the release of international prisoners held by Russian proxies in Ukraine as an attempt to improve the country’s image after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, its foreig […]
‘Humanitarian crime’: fighting cuts off insulin supply in Tigray September 23, 2022
International Diabetic Federation decries reports war has led to shortages of life-saving drug at Ethiopian region’s biggest hospitalDoctors at the biggest hospital in Tigray say they have just days supply left of insulin, as the resumption of fighting between rebels and Ethiopian government troops once again cuts off supplies to the region.In what the head […]
Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from officiating at funeral September 22, 2022
Church says same-sex marriage means Mpho Tutu van Furth cannot preside over godfather’s serviceThe daughter of the late Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu has been barred by the Church of England from officiating at her godfather’s funeral in a Shropshire church because she is married to a woman.Mpho Tutu van Furth, an ordained priest in the Anglican church, w […]
Horn of Africa drought puts 3.6m children at risk of dropping out of school September 22, 2022
Experts warn that girls’ education will be worst hit, as many families are forced to move away from schoolsMore than 3.5 million children are at risk of dropping out of school due to the drought in the Horn of Africa, the United Nations has said, amid warnings the crisis could lead to “a lost generation” that misses out on education.According to new figures […]
Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of launching full-scale offensive on border September 20, 2022
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says Eritreans are fighting alongside Ethiopian government forcesForces in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea launched a “full-scale offensive” on Tuesday and heavy fighting was ongoing in several areas along the border.Reuters was not immediately able to verify the account on Twitter from Getachew […]
Ukraine war to take centre stage at UN as west and Russia vie for support September 20, 2022
General assembly is expected to see fresh tussles over future of Ukraine, as well as famine and climate crisis threats in global southThe UN general assembly summit this week will be dominated by a struggle – between the US and its allies on one side and Russia on the other – for global support over the fate of Ukraine, as the global south fights to stop the […]
‘Lift this country up’: trans pioneer Erika Hilton seeks Brazil election win September 28, 2022
The woman likely to be the first transgender member of parliament says she still feels threat hanging over herNo one does political rags to riches stories quite like Brazil, but even in a nation where the most celebrated president in decades once shined shoes to survive, the story of Erika Hilton takes some beating.The transgender teenager was kicked out of […]
Hurricane Ian upgraded to category 4 storm as it bears down on Florida September 28, 2022
Electricity grid collapses in Cuba after hurricane passes through, as 2.5 million people in Florida ordered to evacuateResidents in Florida were bracing on Wednesday morning for the landfall of a storm that had strengthened overnight into a category 4 hurricane and left Cuba without power after the entire country’s electricity grid collapsed in its wake.Many […]

The BBC

Ukrainians told to be ready to fight for Russia September 28, 2022
The BBC is given rare access to the front line near Kherson where Ukrainian troops are pushing back the Russian army.
Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU September 28, 2022
Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island.
Hurricane Ian: Cuba begins restoring power after storm September 28, 2022
The island's electrical system experienced a complete collapse in the wake of the deadly storm.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister September 28, 2022
The 37-year-old son of King Salman is already seen the de facto ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.
Avicii's family sell music rights to Abba star's company September 28, 2022
The star's music will be looked after by Pophouse, which also runs the Abba Voyage shows in London.
Hilaree Nelson: Body of famed US climber found on Mt Manaslu in Himalayas September 28, 2022
Hilaree Nelson had been skiing down from the world's eighth highest summit when she fell.
Ilya Smirin: Chess commentator sacked for sexist comments during match September 28, 2022
The grandmaster was criticised for on-air remarks labelled "offensive" and "embarrassing".
Burkina Faso attack: 11 soldiers killed in ambush September 28, 2022
Fifty civilians are also missing, authorities say, as the country battles an Islamist insurgency.