On Saturday, Denzel Washington was baptized, received a certificate of baptism, as well as a minister’s license, meaning that he can later get ordained.The event took place at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ located in New York City’s Harlem, per Today.First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York live-streamed the service on Facebook.“In one week I turn 70. It took a while, but I’m here,” the prolific actor said. Washington also thanked his wife, Pauletta Washington.The two-time Academy Award winner has been open about his faith before, telling Esquire last month that while talk of religion in Hollywood is...
Health Video: There Is No Safe Amount of Alcohol That Does Not Affect Health
The World Health Organization has now published a statement in The Lancet Public Health: when it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health. The risks and harms associated with drinking alcohol have been systematically evaluated over the years and are well documented. Video credit: X/aproko_doctor
Massive Protests In Belgrade, Serbia Against Corruption Citizens Call On The Pro-Kremlin President Vučić And His Government To Step Down.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Belgrade on Sunday to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), whom they blame for a railway station roof collapse last month that killed 15 people.The concrete awning of the recently renovated roof of Novi Sad station caved in on Nov. 1, killing 14 and injuring three. One of the injured died later.Opposition leaders and the public have taken to the streets repeatedly, blaming the accident on shoddy construction resulting from government corruption and nepotism.The ruling coalition denies those charges, and Vucic has said those responsible must be held to account.The...
Howery Humbles by Trump Nomination of him As U.S. Ambassador to The Kingdom of Denmark.
“I am deeply humbled and honored by @realDonaldTrump’s announcement that he will nominate me to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.“Representing our great nation abroad is a profound responsibility. I know first-hand the power of diplomacy to advance American interests and strengthen alliances, and I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Europe to promote the President’s agenda.“I look forward to working with the dedicated teams at U.S. Embassy Copenhagen and U.S. Consulate Nuuk in Greenland to deepen the bonds between our countries.” Howery added.
IGP Promised To Support Family of Detainee Allegedly Slain by the Police in Kwara State, Orders Investigation into Matter
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday visited Ilorin, Kwara State, over the death of a 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri reportedly killed by the police. Jimoh was reported to have been tortured to death by some policemen at the command on Saturday.According to investigation, Jimoh of Balogun Fulani community in Erubu, reportedly died in police custody in questionable circumstances.Addressing Balogun Fulani, the traditional ruler of the community, Egbetokun pleaded with the entire community especially the youths not to take the law into their own hands.He stated that he had directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of...
New York’s Governor Processes Termination of Prison Staffers Involved in Inmate’s Fatal Beating
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has ordered more than a dozen prison staffers to be fired over the fatal beating of an inmate earlier this month.Hochul said in a statement Saturday that she has directed the state’s corrections department commissioner to begin the process of terminating 14 workers involved in the fatal attack at the Marcy Correctional Facility.Robert Brooks died on Dec. 10 after an encounter with officers the day earlier at the prison located in Oneida County.The office of the governor didn’t elaborate on the circumstances leading up to the death but said her decision comes after an...
Honda and Nissan Officially Begin Merger Talks to Create World’s Third-Largest Automaker
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.The proposed deal was first reported by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper on Dec. 17.Both companies are grappling with intense global competition in the electric vehicle market from the likes of Tesla and China’s BYD.Nissan shares spiked following the initial report. Analysts say the potential tie-up is a result of financial underperformance at the company and of the restructure of its longstanding partnership with France’s Renault.In its most recent quarterly results, Nissan said it would cut 9,000 jobs and reduce global production capacity by a fifth.The automaker has “been struggling in the market, it’s...
28-Year-Old Man Reportedly Behead 0ne-Year-Old Son with a Knife
A man has been arrested on suspicion of beheading his 1-year-old son, Northern California authorities said.The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Friday that deputies responding to an early morning family disturbance call found a woman outside a home who told deputies that her husband Andrey Demskiy, 28, assaulted her and her mother.Deputies forced their way into the house in northern Sacramento County when they learned Demskiy was inside with the boy. As they took him into custody, they found a “severed child’s head” in the bedroom where Demskiy was detained.Detectives said Demskiy used a knife to behead...