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“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Strikes Again: Yo Gabba Gabba Stars Do “We’re Gonna Party Today!” with Some Help from DJ Lance Rock, Bootsy Collins, Biz Markie and The Roots

• October 11, 2011 • Comments Off

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Three Little Sistas Called Watoto From The Nile Put Lil’ Wayne on Blast

• March 14, 2011 • Comments Off

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Inside the Fight to Pay Food Delivery Workers $23 an Hour December 8, 2022
App services warn that a proposed wage increase for New York City workers could mean higher delivery costs.
Border Patrol Agent Found Guilty of Killing Four Women December 8, 2022
Juan David Ortiz, a former supervisory intelligence officer on the border in South Texas, faces life in prison for the murder convictions.
As Covid Cases Rise in a Weary Los Angeles, So Does Apathy December 8, 2022
Hospitalizations and Covid cases have increased sharply in Los Angeles since Thanksgiving. But fear — and masks — are missing this time around.
Florida Lawmaker Charged With Pandemic Aid Fraud December 8, 2022
State Representative Joe Harding, a sponsor of the law that critics have called “Don’t Say Gay,” is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in loans.
Biden Devotes $36 Billion to Save Union Workers’ Pensions December 8, 2022
The money comes from last year’s Covid-19 relief package and will avert cuts of up to 60 percent in pensions for 350,000 Teamster truck drivers, warehouse and construction workers and food processors.
The 39 House Republicans Who Voted For the Same-Sex Marriage Bill December 8, 2022
The group represented less than one fifth of the G.O.P. contingent in the chamber, and was smaller than the one that backed a version of the legislation when it passed over the summer.
F.D.A. Authorizes Updated Covid Shots for Children as Young as 6 Months December 8, 2022
The move broadens access to the reformulated shots, but only a small fraction of the country’s youngest children are likely to get one of the new doses in the near future.
House Passes $858 Billion Defense Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate for Troops December 8, 2022
The legislation would rescind the coronavirus vaccine mandate in defiance of the Biden administration’s wishes, and increase the defense budget $45 billion over the president’s request.

The Guardian, UK

‘Bring your own syringe’: Malawi’s medical supplies shortage at crisis point December 8, 2022
A lack of essential drugs and equipment is causing health centres to close, while critics accuse the government of complacencyHealth workers in Malawi claim the government is “ignoring” acute shortages of drugs and equipment that are crippling the country’s hospitals.Patients have been asked to bring in their own syringes while the theatre and labour ward at […]
Rising temperatures causing distress to foetuses, study reveals December 8, 2022
Climate crisis increases risks for subsistence farmers in Africa who usually work throughout pregnancyRising temperatures driven by climate breakdown are causing distress to the foetuses of pregnant farmers, who are among the worst affected by global heating.A study revealed that the foetuses of women working in fields in the Gambia showed concerning rises i […]
Delighted Morocco fans dance in the streets of London after World Cup win December 6, 2022
Crowds mass joyfully in centre of capital after 3-0 victory on penalties against Spain puts team in quarter-finalsElated Morocco fans celebrated on the streets of London on Tuesday night following their team’s triumph over Spain in the last 16 of the World Cup.Footage showed crowds of people around Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and Edgware Road chanting, […]
Ramaphosa account of ‘Farmgate’ cash backed up by businessman December 6, 2022
Hazim Mustafa says he paid $580,000 for cattle at South African president’s ranch in 2019A Sudanese businessman has confirmed that he made the payment of hundreds of thousands of dollars for cattle at the centre of the scandal threatening to unseat South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa.The embattled president launched legal action on Monday to challenge […]
Former development secretaries urge Sunak to increase east Africa aid amid drought December 6, 2022
‘Famine in all but name’ ravaging Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, yet British aid is one-fifth of 2017 amountThe UK urgently needs to do more to help more than 28 million people in drought-stricken Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, two former secretaries of state for international development and the heads of 14 of the UK’s leading aid agencies have warned in a join […]
DRC estimates 300 villagers killed in massacre by rebels December 5, 2022
Raid on village of Kishishe in Democratic Republic of Congo blamed on M23 insurgentsAbout 300 people died in an attack on villagers blamed on the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, industry minister Julien Paluku has said.The army had initially accused insurgents of killing at least 50 civilians in Kishishe village in eastern […]
Peru’s ousted president appears in court to face rebellion and conspiracy charges December 8, 2022
Court expected to decide if Pedro Castillo will be held in preliminary detention after failed attempt to close congress Peru’s ousted president Pedro Castillo has appeared in court to face charges of rebellion and conspiracy as his successor, Dina Boluarte, the country’s first female leader, pledged to set Peru on a new course and called a truce after months […]
Daughter appeals for witnesses five years after billionaire Toronto couple killed December 8, 2022
Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home in 2017 in a case that shocked Canada but remains unsolvedThe daughter of a billionaire couple whose unsolved murder shocked Canada’s largest city has pleaded for the public to come forward with any evidence ahead of the fifth anniversary of their deaths.Barry Sherman, the founder of drug giant Apotex, and his […]

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Brittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout December 8, 2022
Brittney Griner flies home to the US while notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout returns to Russia.
The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac December 8, 2022
After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi.
Viktor Bout: Who is the Merchant of Death? December 8, 2022
The Russian has been freed by the US, in a prisoner swap with basketball star Brittney Griner.
Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria December 8, 2022
EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.
Putin vows to continue hitting Ukraine's power grid December 8, 2022
The Russian president has vowed to continue attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Pope breaks down in tears over war in Ukraine December 8, 2022
Pope Francis stops mid-prayer as he starts crying while talking about the suffering of Ukrainians.
Boy in the box: DNA helps Philadelphia police name victim after 65 years December 8, 2022
DNA helps Philadelphia police identify the boy found dead in a cardboard box more than 60 years ago.
Celine Dion postpones tour dates as she reveals incurable health condition December 8, 2022
The star has Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.