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Shady is back, but for how long?Late on Friday night, Eminem released the bouncy, moody “Houdini,” the first single from his upcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).With a melody reminiscent of Steve Miller Band’s 1982 hit “Abracadabra” and vibes of the 2002 hit “Without Me,” the song finds our hapless antihero (check out the cameo-filled video) coming off as fresh and raunchy as his usual hilarious and cringey tirade comparing his life in the ’90s to now.”I sometimes wonder what my younger self would say if he knew what (expletive) sounds like now,” the self-proclaimed “lyric…

Climate change is a global existential threat that requires concerted efforts by all countries to mitigate its effects and adapt to the inevitable consequences. Pakistan, with its diverse landscape and heavy reliance on agriculture, is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Recognizing this, the Government of Pakistan, with the support of international partnerships such as the US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, has undertaken numerous initiatives to address these challenges. This article delves into the various efforts Pakistan is making to combat climate change and the critical role of international cooperation in these efforts. The US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework…

The Election Commission of India (EC) announced that voter turnout in the seventh and final round of the Indian Lok Sabha elections was recorded at 49.68 percent by 3 pm on Saturday. Voting is taking place in 57 constituencies across seven states and the union territory of Chandigarh, including Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term in the Indian parliament. Besides Chandigarh, voting is underway in all 13 seats in Punjab, four in Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three…

According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara conveyed “serious concerns” about China’s increased military activities in waters near Japan during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on Saturday, and the two agreed to continue bilateral dialogue. At their first meeting, held on the sidelines of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, a summit held in Singapore, Foreign Minister Kihara said the two Asian countries have “many security concerns,” including territorial disputes in the East China Sea and increasing joint military activity between China and Russia around Japan. Kihara also expressed Japan’s alarm over rising tensions…

ATLANTA — Election officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office say they expect foreign agents may try to attack and influence the state’s election system.Despite the warnings, officials said they believe they are prepared for an attack, but not everyone agrees.Channel 2’s Richard Elliott In a meeting with Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer for the Secretary of State’s office, he said Georgia is better prepared for this type of attack than most other states.read more[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Still, Sterling Channel 2 Action News A bleak prediction for the upcoming political cycle.”We are the…

ATLANTA — Election officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office say they expect foreign agents may try to attack and influence the state’s election system.Despite the warnings, officials said they believe they are prepared for an attack, but not everyone agrees.Channel 2’s Richard Elliott In a meeting with Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer for the Secretary of State’s office, he said Georgia is better prepared for this type of attack than most other states.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Still, Sterling Channel 2 Action News A bleak prediction for the upcoming political cycle.”We are the center…

Indiana has developed a diverse talent pool to develop future governors.After the American Civil War, Governors Conrad Baker, Isaac Gray, Alvin Hovey, Ira Joy Chase, James Atwell Mount and Winfield T. Durbin used their battlefield experiences at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chickamauga and Sherman’s March to the Sea to forge political careers and ultimately wield power in state legislatures.After World War I, Governors Paul V. McNutt and George N. Craig served as commanders of the American Legion based in Indianapolis and were subsequently elected governors. After World War II, Governors Matthew Welsh, Roger D. Branigin, Edgar Whitcomb and Robert Aull parlayed their…

Dave Ramsey crushes 27-year-old Atlanta man’s ice business dreams — and why some opportunities can actually be “traps”Most Americans would agree that your 20s should be a time of new experiences, growth, and discovering your career path.Now may be a great time to take risks and make some big bets, but diving in without a safety net isn’t just risky — it’s reckless. At least, that’s what personal-finance guru Dave Ramsey recently warned 27-year-old Michael.do not miss itMichael, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, was at a crossroads and called into Ramsay’s show to ask for advice: he could choose to…

Smithfield Foods was acquired by Chinese billionaire Wang Rong’s WH Group in 2013. … [+] The largest Chinese owner of U.S. farmland. (AP Photo/Stephen Groves, File)Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. China’s critics in the US say it has bought exorbitant amounts of American farmland. “As president, I would do everything in my power to sell off every inch of land China owns,” former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley wrote in an op-ed last year. But a report released this week by Cornell University says China’s land holdings are not as large as some politicians say. Assistant Professor…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. India is building its third aircraft carrier, similar in size and ski slope design to the INS Vikrant, which was commissioned in 2022. Anshuman Poilekar/Getty Images “We are not going to stop at (three aircraft carriers),” India’s defence minister said recently.With five or six aircraft carriers, India would be on par with China in terms of military strength.”Unfortunately, the country lacks the capital for large airlines,” the analyst told BI. Comments from India’s Defense Minister suggest that India may build a fleet of five to six new aircraft carriers,…