Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer TORONTO — Joel Embiid never envisioned becoming the Joel Embiid we’ve come to know. As a 16-year-old, the Cameroonian arrived in the United States as a newcomer to basketball. His goal was to grow his game enough to get a free education at an American university. Becoming the face of the 76ers and a global basketball icon with commercials and generational wealth never crossed his mind. Yet, Embiid reached another milestone while scoring 36 points in Monday’s 117-96 victory over the Washington Wizards at the…
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JETEX TRIUMPHS AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex has received three prestigious recognitions at the World Travel Awards Grand Final: • World’s Leading Private Jet Experience; • World’s Leading FBO Brand; and • World’s Leading Private Jet Terminal for Jetex Paris. Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, triumphed at the […]
Read MoreJETEX CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the wealthiest of the wealthy, only the most extravagant and expensive gifts are acceptable during the holiday giving season. This inspired Jetex to design the ultimate ‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet experience, priced USD 27,000 for up to 10 passengers. Jetex, an award-winning […]
Read MoreLiverpool miss chance to close gap at top; Spurs held by Saints
Leicester, Wasteful Liverpool missed the chance to close the gap to leaders Manchester City after slipping to a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League. Liverpool had a host of chances, including a Mohamed Salah penalty, but failed to score …
Read MoreUnemployment Rate In Hamas-Ruled Gaza Exceeds 50 Percent: Palestinian Official
GAZA, A Palestinian official announced yesterday that, the unemployment rate in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip has exceeded 50 percent in 2021, with more than 250,000 Palestinians unemployed.Maher al-Taba’a, director of the Chamber of Commerce in Gaza, sai…
Read MoreGambia’s Supreme Court Dismisses Election Result Challenge
BANJUL — Gambia’s Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge to President Adama Barrow’s recent election victory on Tuesday, ruling that the petition had not followed proper procedure, court documents showed.Barrow won the Dec. 4 poll with 53% of the vo…
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