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A Jordan sneaker left behind at the scene as cops investigated the case.

A 15-year-old , Javits Frimpong was fatally sho! in the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx, New York, on Thursday morning, October 29, 2026.

The kid was brought exactly a year ago by his Father to join him in America from Ghana

The teen's father, Thomas Frimpong, said he believes that the shooting was tied to school bullying.

He added just three days ago the principal told him that two kids were bullying his son and got suspended for a week.

Just in : Pope Leo, registered in New Lenox, becomes 1st pope in history to vote in US general election

The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

Just in : Immigration and customs enforcement officers reported to be operating in Springfield & Peoria Illinois with 21 people arrested and detained.

Authorities in both Central Illinois cities have yet to issue official statements or press releases on the matter.

Jamaican Singer Shenseea ❤️ open us up on her dating life. She was rumored to be dating American Rapper DDG 👀

Popular Nigerian social media influencer VeryDarkMan has came online and urged the afrobeat Star Davido to stay out of politics, accusing him of selfishness and corruption following his uncle’s endorsement of 74-year-old incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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An expected busy Monday in Springfield, Illinois at the office of the city clerk as local leaders , incumbents city officials, and aspiring city officials headed to fill for their candidacy petitions.

This was not just a routine filing day. It was a clear signal of what is coming for Springfield voters. The volume of candidates stepping forward reflects a community deeply engaged in its own future. From ward representatives to citywide positions, the range of filings painted a picture of competitive local democracy at work. Clerks processed paperwork efficiently as the office managed one of its busiest petition filing periods in recent memory.

Each signature page submitted represents hours of community outreach, door knocking, and conversations with Springfield residents who want their voices heard.

Keep watching as we continue to track who filed, which races are shaping up to be the most competitive, and what this all means for the direction of the city going forward.

Your thoughts ? Who’s your favorite candidate and why ?

Recap in pictures of Sophia Momodu , Davido Baby Mama Book Signing & Greet Meet in Atlanta, Georgia.

World's Highest Number of People Living in Extreme Poverty (2026)

1. Nigeria 🇳🇬 - 73.1 million

2. DR Congo 🇨🇩 - 71.6 million

3. Afghanistan 🇦🇫 - 35.2 million

4. Mozambique 🇲🇿 - 25 million

5. Yemen 🇾🇪 - 24.2 million

6. Tanzania 🇹🇿 - 23.9 million

7. Madagascar 🇲🇬 - 20.1 million

8. Uganda 🇺🇬 - 18.2 million

9. India 🇮🇳 - 14.46 million

10. Ethiopia 🇪🇹 - 14.3 million

Source: World Data Lab.