On that same day is the second day of qualifying for the Indy 500, meaning Larson will be going back and forth between Indianapolis and North Wilkesboro. Two more Indy 500 practice sessions and qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway later, and May 26 will be upon us. 17 Rick Hendrick-backed car as part of an Arrow McLaren entry in the Indy 500. I’ve got to try to learn quickly here the next few days.”Larson is receiving guidance from 2013 Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan as he prepares for the event. During an Indy 500 test at the Brickyard last month, he turned the second-fastest lap behind defending winner Josef Newgarden.

May 15, 2024 17:51 UTC

The landslide occurred in Kimende Escarpment in Kiambu County, north of the capital Nairobi, the Kenya Red Cross said in a post on social media platform X late on Tuesday. A landslide has occurred in the Kimende Escarpments of Kiambu County. — Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 14, 2024Three people are still feared trapped in a landslide in Kimende Escapement, Kiambu County. The search for the missing is being led by the Kiambu County Emergency Response team together with Kenya Red Cross staff. Read: Kenya floods death toll rises to 210 as heavy rains persistThe Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are expected to continue in the coming weeks.

May 15, 2024 16:29 UTC

Hot on the heels of their recent visit to Nigeria, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been embroiled in a controversy which threatened to tarnish their reputation and the integrity of their beloved Archewell Foundation. “All necessary paperwork had been filed by the foundation without error or wrongdoing,” read a statement on the Sussex's website. The payment, in the form of a cheque was tracked down and found to have arrived in November 2023, but it wasn’t filed. A second cheque has now been posted and the matter is expected to be resolved within the next seven business days. During their visit to Nigeria last week, the duke and duchess said the foundation would be expanding its partnership with the GEANCO Foundation in Abuja.

May 15, 2024 16:03 UTC

After a three-day trial at Dundee Sheriff Court, Roland Thomas, 24, was found guilty of engaging in an abusive course of conduct towards the woman between August 5 and November 21 last year. Thomas behaved abusively at addresses in Dundee and Broughty Ferry and a hotel in Tenerife. Thomas told the woman it was her fault he damaged the vehicles, accused her of infidelity, deprived her of her mobile phone and interrogated it without her permission. Jones, of Elm Lane, Glenrothes, appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court to plead guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Prosecutor Alistair McDermid told the court police searched the garage and seized the carrier bag of cocaine, which was on top of a toolbox, and a press used to compress powder.

May 15, 2024 15:47 UTC

Loan accounts in default hit 7 million: TransUnion CRBMore than a quarter of all loan accounts have been negatively listed by Credit Reference Bureaus or CRBs mirroring the burden shouldered by borrowers from rising interest rates and an adverse economic environment. According to just released data from the TransUnion CRB, 7.6 million loan accounts were in default at the end of December last year out of a total of 29.7 million accounts. In contrast, only 3.89 million loan accounts were in default as of March last year. TransUnion has attributed the 96 percent jump in negatively listed accounts to a combination of steeper borrowing costs and reduced consumer incomes from recently implemented pay slip deductions. Read more: Caption for the landscape image: Why a third of Kenya’s loan accounts in March last year are blacklisted with CRBs

May 15, 2024 15:37 UTC





With reports indicating a staggering death toll attributed to gang violence, which claimed 4,451 lives last year and 1,554 lives by March this year, the situation in Haiti has reached dire proportions. Despite ominous warnings from gang leaders, Higgins remains optimistic about the reception the peacekeeping forces will receive upon their arrival. "The local communities have been anxiously awaiting the Peacekeeping Mission led by Kenya to arrive," Higgins stated, stressing the urgent need for intervention to restore stability and security. Photo Higgins Brothers SurgicenterThe challenges facing Haiti are multifaceted, with gangs controlling key areas including the economic hub of Port-au-Prince, effectively paralyzing essential services and infrastructure. Dr. Ted Higgins with his team at the Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope in Fonds Parisien, Haiti.

May 15, 2024 15:03 UTC

In a stunning turn of events, Paul was attacked at Coalinga State Prison in California, leaving many to wonder: where is Paul Flores now? American convicted felon Paul Flores in his twenties (L) and Paul Flores in his forties (R). Paul Flores faced a second violent attack in prison at California's Pleasant Valley State Prison. Paul Flores' fast factsWhat is Paul Flores' update? Paul Flores' father, Ruben Flores, was not sentenced to prison but was cleared of being an accessory after the fact for allegedly helping to conceal the crime.

May 15, 2024 13:40 UTC

Martinez's wife, and what about his background shaped him to become one of the most sought-after batters in the MLB? The professional baseball player was born on August 21, 1987, in Miami, Florida, United States of America. The Detroit Tigers signed Martinez to a minor-league contract on March 24, 2014. For instance, AP News said the player signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the New York Mets in 2024. Martinez played on?

May 15, 2024 13:32 UTC

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has threatened to organise nationwide demonstrations against the proposed Finance Bill, 2024. According to him, the demonstrations held in 2023 were meant to push the government to lower the cost of living. The Finance Bill, 2024 was published on May 9 and is set to be subjected to public participation. The Bill contains tax proposals that the Kenya Kwanza government wants to use to raise revenue and finance its ambitious projects. One of the proposals is the introduction of a Motor Vehicle Tax, at a rate of 2.5 per cent of the vehicle's value.

May 15, 2024 13:32 UTC

Impeccable Acting Skills: Babil Khan has garnered praise for his acting skills, displaying a depth and maturity beyond his years. Great Fashion Sense: Babil Khan's fashion choices have garnered attention for their unique and eclectic style. Appeal and Legacy: Babil carries a legacy of talent and integrity, not limited to his work as an actor. His appeal lies not only in his acting skills but also in his personality, which radiates warmth and authenticity. Strong Value System: Babil Khan's strong value system is evident in his actions and words.

May 15, 2024 13:08 UTC

In the 1980s, you would have been hard-pressed to find anybody who had access to cocaine not on cocaine. As such, it was only a matter of time before a movie would give it the spotlight…and that movie was 1983’s Scarface. Appropriately enough, Oliver Stone — then a serious lover of booger sugar — was tasked to write Scarface. I was doing cocaine, and I was really an addict, without knowing it.” He added, “I did all the research for Scarface on cocaine, in and out of the country. After Scarface, Oliver Stone turned it around in a huge way.

May 15, 2024 12:26 UTC

The President said he intends to raise the country’s average tax rate from 14 per cent to 16 per cent by the end of 2024 and aims for between 20 and 22 per cent by the end of his term in office. I want in my term, God willing, to leave it at between 20 and 22 per cent," Ruto said. Ruto’s remarks came barely a week after the introduction of the proposed Finance Bill 2024. The Finance Bill, 2024 was published on May 9 and is set to be subjected to public participation thereafter. One of the proposals is the introduction of a Motor Vehicle Tax, with a rate of 2.5 per cent of the vehicle's value.

May 15, 2024 11:44 UTC

Michael Schumacher's family have sold the F1 star's watches at auction - as his medical costs continue to spiral. What do you think of Michael Schumacher's watches going to auction? That watch sold for sold for $457,380 (£362,825). (Image: MARTIAL TREZZINI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) (Image: AFP via Getty Images)In total, all eight watches sold for over £3.5million. Remi Guillemin, Christie’s European watch head, revealed he had discussions with Schumacher's family regarding selling the watches for the past two years.

May 15, 2024 11:41 UTC

Sports CS Ababu Namwamba has urged Kenyan athletes to be patient as government fixes stadiums even as some face prospects of competing outside Kenya to attain Olympic standards. Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has defended government’s decision to close stadiums for major renovations even as athletes and federations grapple with where to hold various events. Namwamba has called on Kenyan athletes to take the short-term pain for long-term gain as the government fixes the facilities that have been neglected for long. Not any more.”Namwamba pointed at neighbouring countries who similarly closed their stadiums for major upgrades and now have facilities that meet international standards. ATHLETICS Olympic qualification headache for Kenyan athletes following stadium closure The closure of Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums is set to also bite Kenyan athletes as they will have to look for alterative venues out of the country to attain Olympic qualification times.

May 15, 2024 02:50 UTC

Assistant coach Mark Fox says he had lunch with Mark Pope at the Final Four and told him that Kentucky job was going to come open. “Your Alma mater is going to open up,” a prophetic Fox told Pope. “They’re going to call you.”Check out Fox’s interview on the UK Sports Network:“He and I had lunch at the Final Four and I told him you need to get ready… your Alma mater is going to open up, they’re going to call you”– @coachmarkfoxListen to the full episode; https://t.co/tnNUq00udUpic.twitter.com/0MJ6aPMuWU — Curtis Burch (@curtisburch) May 14, 2024Check out the full episode here

May 15, 2024 00:43 UTC