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Former President Jimmy Carter Jr’s state funeral is scheduled for 9 January at the Washington National Cathedral, as the nation comes together to mourn the passing of the longest-lived US president. Sadly, Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice-president, passed away in 2021 before he could deliver the eulogy. Mondale’s son will now step in to read the heartfelt tribute at the funeral, ...

Uganda Cricket’s 2024 successes were rooted in the solid foundation laid in the preceding year of 2023. The Cricket Cranes and the Victoria Pearls showcased their prowess on the international stage, setting the stage for future achievements. The Cricket Cranes’ debut at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies marked a significant milestone. Despite facing formidable opponents, the ...

Maeng Gi-Su’s festive trip to Thailand with his nephew and his nephew’s two sons, meant to celebrate the end of their college entrance exams, turned into a devastating tragedy. The Jeju Air plane they were on crash-landed in South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives out of 181 passengers onboard. The 78-year-old Maeng expressed disbelief and profound sorrow ...

Initial speculations of staff assimilation post-agency merger have been dispelled, revealing that all employees of the dissolved Uganda National Roads Authority ( UNRA ) are now facing unemployment. In a recent communication to UNRA staff, Minister of Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala, announced the cessation of their appointments and instructed them to surrender office belongings by a specified ...

Recently released bodycam footage depicts the disturbing scene of New York correction officers fatally beating a handcuffed inmate, leading to his death the following day. The inmate, identified as 43-year-old Robert Brooks, tragically passed away on December 10th, a day after the incident occurred at the Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York. After an internal review, Governor Kathy Hochul ...