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Trump Faces Higher Expectations Than Biden for First 2024 Presidential Debate

Sign up to get the latest data and analysis on how business, politics and economics intersect around the world. Former President Donald Trump faces higher expectations in his first 2024 debate against President Joe Biden than when the two initially faced off against each other in 2020.  According to a new Morning Consult survey conducted in advance of Thursday’s debate hosted by CNN, voters are slightly more likely to expect Trump to perform better than Biden, 44% to 41%.

Wait, Will Tommy Shelby Die in Season 6 of 'Peaky Blinders'?

Tommy Receives a Tragic Diagnosis in Season 6 of 'Peaky Blinders' (SPOILERS) By Allison DeGrusheMar. 21 2022, Published 3:45 p.m. ET Source: BBC OneSpoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for the first four episodes of Season 6 of Peaky Blinders. Since the Season 6 premiere of Peaky Blinders, fans of the critically acclaimed period drama have worried about the fate of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy). He's already dealt with several tragedies this season — Aunt Polly's (Helen McCrory) murder and Ruby's (Orla McDonagh) death via tuberculosis — so, what's next for our favorite fictional gangster?

Why Bitcoin Just Hit Its All-Time High

Bitcoin is back—and more valuable than ever.  On March 5, the cryptocurrency bitcoin crossed $68,900, the highest price in its 15-year history. The news comes less than two years after a vicious industry-wide crypto meltdown that vaporized billions of dollars and culminated in the criminal convictions of industry titans Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao. After the fall of Bankman-Fried’s FTX in November 2022, bitcoin dropped below $17,000. Most analysts aren’t surprised by this rebound: bitcoin has long risen and fallen in volatile cycles.

"Full List": NNPPC to Lose Monopoly as 7 Major Marketers Get Approval to Sell Dangote Fuel

Members of MOMAN said they have registered with Dangote Refinery to start lifting products from the refineryThe association said that product lifting from the plant will commence immediately after works are finalisedThe development comes as the Dangote refinery sought the approval of regulatory agencies to commence the sale of diesel and aviation fuelPascal Oparada has over a decade of experience covering Tech, Energy, Stocks, Investments, and Economy. About seven major oil marketers in Nigeria have registered with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift and distribute refined petroleum products from the plant.

Classic TV 20 greatest Nigerian shows of all time

They represent a huge part of Nigerian TV culture and history. Without them there wouldn't be anything to watch on our TV screens. Going through time for the timeless gems, here are the 20 greatest Nigerian TV shows of all time, in no particular order. 1) Checkmate (1991-1994) ADVERTISEMENT For three years Nigerians were held spellbound by the Sunday night soap opera. Created and written by the late Amaka Igwe, Checkmate was the tale of the aristocratic family Haatrope trying to survive attacks from enemies both inside and outside of the family.

El-Rufai Mocks Proposed Two Million March For Peter Obi

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has mocked the proposed two million march for Peter Obi in Kaduna state. Naija News reports that in a post on his Twitter handle on Monday, El-Rufai ruled out the possibility of millions of Kaduna state residents staging a march for the Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. This comes after a supporter of the Labour Party presidential candidate claimed that two million people will march for Obi in Kaduna, following similar marches for the presidential candidate in Cross River and Nasarawa State.

George V to Kate Middleton: The Royal Family at Wimbledon

Wimbledon tennis tournament is a big ticket item on the U.K. social calendar, but beyond that it has earned global cachet for offering attendees a quintessentially British experience. Think Pimm's Cup cocktails, strawberries and cream, and the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the British royal family, dressed to the nines, besides celebrity guests in the Royal Box. But as the two-week sporting event—which debuted in 1877—returns to its namesake London suburb between July 1-14, there could be one glaring absence from courtside.

How Long Has Eminem Been Sober? Rapper Celebrates Milestone!

Eminem Celebrates Another Year of Sobriety After Battle With Opioid AddictionBy Gabrielle BernardiniUpdated April 21 2020, 1:33 p.m. ET Source: GettyIn the 2013 documentary How to Make Money Selling Drugs, rapper Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers) detailed his struggle with addiction. "When I took my first Vicodin, it was like this feeling of 'Ahh.' Like everything was not only mellow, but [I] didn't feel any pain," he said.  "I don't know at what point exactly it started to be a problem.

How to hide your pregnancy belly in a stylish way

1. Empire waist dresses: · These dresses have a high waistline that sits just below the bust. They flow loosely over the midsection, helping to hide the baby bump. ADVERTISEMENT 2. A-Line dresses: · A-line dresses have a fitted bodice that gradually flares out from the waist, creating an A-shaped silhouette. This style can camouflage the stomach area. 3. Shift dresses: · Shift dresses are straight and loose-fitting, making them a comfortable and stylish choice to conceal a growing belly.

Jordan Peele's 'Nope' Features a Theme Park, a Horse Ranch, and Other Locations

Where was the Movie 'Nope' filmed? Jordan Peele's horror-thriller tells the strange tale of two siblings. Here are the filming locations. Source: Universal StudiosSpoiler alert: this article contains spoilers for Jordan Peele's latest horror-thriller, Nope. On the surface, Nope tells the story of a brother-sister duo ready to go the extra mile to keep the family business alive. Having recently lost their father, Otis Haywood Sr. (Keith David), OJ (Daniel Kaluuya), and Emerald (Keke Palmer) prepare to do what it takes to promote the historic horse ranch.