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Written by Andy McCullough, Stephen J. Nesbitt, Will Sammon, Eno Sallis the transaction The Baltimore Orioles will get: Corbin Barnes, RHP What the Milwaukee Brewers get: DL Hall, LHP. Joey Ortiz, INF. 2024 Competitive Balance Round A Draft Pick (34th overall) Andy McCullough: There was some consternation among Orioles supporters earlier this winter about the team's lack of aggression in the pitching market. All the pieces were in place for a 2023 franchise: a 101-win team, a young and vibrant core of position players, and a rebuilt relationship with the fan base. All the club needed was a spot in…
Police captured an armed man who had taken workers hostage at a Procter & Gamble PG.N factory in northwestern Turkey on Thursday, and rescued seven hostages, ending protests against Israeli military operations in Gaza. The local governor's office announced this.The Kocaeli governor's office said the hostages were not injured, adding that a rescue operation had been launched after negotiations with the hostage-takers failed.”Our security forces intervened and neutralized the suspect,” the statement said, adding that the suspect was a factory employee who “wanted to draw attention to the ongoing occupation in Gaza.” P&G thanked authorities for their response to…
Gunmen attacked and killed two people, including a member of the National Police Reserve (NPR), in the village of Kaptir in Turkana District.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when police reservists were escorting some locals to a drinking fountain in Nakwamolu.A 35-year-old civilian was also killed. The gunmen stole 20 bullets from NPR's rifle (G3 rifle).Police arrived at the scene minutes later and took the body to the morgue.The incident occurred hours after another armed group attacked a village in Turkana district, killing a 58-year-old man.Peter Lokulka Ekai, 58, was found dead on the side of the road shortly after…
Friday, February 2, 2024 09:30 by | Millet farmer.Photo/Print A long-neglected orphan crop in most parts of the country has received a lifeline after an improved variety of finger millet was released for western Kenya. Orphan (or minor) crops are not typically traded internationally but can play an important role in regional food security. For various reasons, many of these crops have received little attention from crop breeders and other research institutions aiming to improve productivity. However, despite its nutritional benefits and adaptability to diverse agro-ecological zones, there are several barriers to the spread of finger millet in Busia County,…
From January to December 2023, there were 6.4 million visitors from other parts of the African continent, accounting for 75.6% of all visitors. South Africa – Official release of recent international arrival numbers south africa statistics Statistics from January to December 2023 highlight the growing momentum in South Africa’s tourism sector. A total of 8.5 million international tourists arrived from January to December 2023, a significant increase of 48.9% compared to the same period in 2022. Africa continues to lead the way South Africa received 6.4 million visitors from other parts of the African continent between January and December 2023,…
The Sunshine State is rich in Black history, but what happens when you study how that history continues to change? In recent months, Florida's new standards for Black history curriculum have gained national attention as educators like Dr. Carol Boyce Davis continue to emphasize the importance of learning that part of the American experience. are collecting. “Unless you have full representation of all these communities, you’re only going to get a one-sided story,” Davis said. Today, Davis is widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities on African American and Africana studies. “I come from a family of educators. My…
Professors Haggy Rao and Bob Sutton knew they were on to something when executives in their management and innovation class at Stanford University began vividly describing the obstacles that stood in the way of their work. I noticed.“I work in a frustration factory,” said one person who enrolled in the latest course. The other, from a California technology company, was more candid. “Sir, I'm swimming in a sea of shit. My head is barely above water. And you want me to show initiative? Is that even possible?”Once Sutton and Rao unleash the anger of staffers caught up in bureaucratic red…
SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey is perhaps the most valuable player in the league and on the 49ers' roster, but San Francisco's CEO and owner will have to wait until a trade to acquire the dynamic running back is finalized midway through the 2022 NFL season. Jed York had some concerns. Coach Kyle Shanahan's hesitation. York remembers having to work with John Lynch to convince the Shanahan family why it was the right move. “He thought it was a lot to give up for a running back,” York said with a smile. “And I think John and I thought it…
Turkish authorities say police have rescued seven hostages who had been held at gunpoint for several hours at a factory owned by US Procter & Gamble Co. in northwestern Turkey.by Andrew Wilkes Associated PressFebruary 1, 2024, 12:34 PM ET• 3 minute readISTANBUL — Police have rescued seven hostages who had been held at gunpoint for several hours at a factory owned by the American company Procter & Gamble in northwestern Turkey, local officials said early Friday.Gunmen sparked clashes at a P&G facility in Gebze, Kocaeli province, in protest against the Israeli-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, Governor Sedar Yavuz was…
The Orioles have acquired an ace.Baltimore announces acquisition of 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner corbin burns Acquired new infielder from Brewers Joey Ortiz,left handed DL hall, and a 2024 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick (34th overall).Milwaukee designated left-handed ethan small for assignments to clear the required 40-man roster spots. There has been speculation since last offseason about the Orioles' potential acquisition of a top-tier starting pitcher. Baltimore has a solid farm system and has graduated a lot of young talent over the past two seasons. Most of this has been concentrated on the position players side, and…