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As the third-quarter earnings season kicks off Analyzing the Expectations for S&P 500 Companies As the third-quarter earnings season kicks off, analysts are expecting solid numbers from S&P 500 companies, but not enough to spark a significant stock market rally. PepsiCo will lead the reporting season on Tuesday, followed by financial heavyweights JPMorgan Chase and…

A detained Philippine pastor registers to run for senate elections Apollo Quiboloy, a detained Philippine pastor who is also wanted in the United States for sex trafficking children, registered Tuesday to run in next year’s senate elections. Quiboloy, an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” whose sect claims…

Charmingly Eccentric: The Impact of Hassan Hamad’s Tragic Death The Tragic Loss of a Fearless Journalist Journalists around the world expressed outrage Monday over the Israeli military’s killing of a teenage Palestinian reporter who continued showing the world the destruction of Gaza despite threats to his life—and at the Western media’s silence on the story….

A Shocking Revelation: Trump’s Secret COVID-19 Test Stash for Putin The Secret Exchange A new book from legendary Watergate journalist Bob Woodward has revealed a startling revelation about former President Donald Trump’s actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to CNN, Woodward’s book, titled “War,” claims that Trump sent Russian President Vladimir…

DENIS MUTEGUYA: Is Uganda Truly Independent? A Reflection on the Realities of Post-Colonial Governance The Celebration of Independence When Uganda celebrates its Independence Day on October 9th, the streets are filled with patriotic fervor, songs of liberation, and speeches that hark back to the struggle for self-governance. The legacy of leaders like Milton Obote and…

dfcu Bank’s No-Cost Utility Bill Payment Promotion – What Customers need to know In a recent interview with Annette Kiconco, Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, we learned about the latest promotion that is set to revolutionize the way customers pay their utility bills. Rates Paka Chini: A Game-Changer for Customers In this interview,…

Lukwago Vows to Dismantle FDC as PFF Begins Signature Collection for Registration A New Dawn in Ugandan Politics In a significant political development, the Katonga faction, led by Erias Lukwago, has officially begun the process of collecting signatures to register the new political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This follows a split within the…

Evacuation Woes and Humorous Tensions in Southern Beirut Another Day, Another Call from the Israeli Army So, did you hear about the latest call for evacuation from the Israeli army in southern Beirut? Yeah, apparently they just can’t get enough of asking residents to pack up and leave as they bomb Hezbollah positions in Lebanon’s…