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Sunday, September 15, 2019

Twitter roasts Kanye West after images of new ‘Yeezy Crocs’ leak

Kanye West is no stranger to critique for his interesting choices in fashion and his new shoes are no exception.

On Thursday, images from of West’s new sneakers featured in The Face Magazine were leaked by Yeezy Mafia and according to Complex, they are reportedly being called the “Yeezy Foam Runner.” The white, oddly shaped shoes have several holes throughout, were first seen early in the summer on the feet of West and Kim Kardashian West‘s daughter, North West, until the recent images were leaked. And when people took a closer look, the shoes seemed to remind many social media users of another well-known shoe brand: Crocs.

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Twitter users quickly dubbed the “All Falls Down” rapper’s new footwear “Yeezy Crocs,” and Complex reported that they compared the shoe to your unhip dad’s favorite walk around kicks. With the seemingly endless cycle of jokes ensuing, the term trended for most of the day- which we would surmise is probably what West was after.

“The yeezy crocs look like they could be a new pokemon,” @JoeJoeColes tweeted.

“Kanye really made Yeezy crocs. The Yocs,” @JoeJoeColes humorously noted.

“Twitter, Today: LMAOOOO Yeezy Crocs these sh*t trash who would wear these ugly a** shoes. Twitter, Release Day: didn’t get my Yeezy Crocs guess i’m gonna have to pay $428 for them on the secondary market,” @jtylerconway captioned.

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However, there were definitely some fans who admire the shoe and gave props to West for creating a unique product that could get people talking.

“I want these ugly ass yeezy crocs so I can flex on people when running errands,” insists @isackgmanalo

“The only crocs I will ever wear outside . I love them . Yeezy is a genius” @eni_oti gushed.

West’s new shoes are expected to debut sometime next year.

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NFL star Chris Smith breaks his silence with heartfelt IG post about girlfriend who was killed in front of him

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‘Who the hell is Joy-Ann Reid?’: Trump unsuccessfully tried to come for the popular MSNBC host on social media

Once again, Donald Trump fired his Twitter fingers and this time he decided to take aim at MSNBC personality Joy-Ann Reid.

According to The Wrap, it is unclear what specifically set the president off, but Trump took to Twitter on Friday asking who Reid was after her guest-host stint on Chris Hayes’ MSNBC show All In, where she covered Trump’s recent reference to Vice President Mike Pence as “Mike Pounce.” MSNBC, which usual broadcasts a more liberal point of view, also titled two segments of the show via their website “Air Force: Trump’s money grab is a risk to national security” and “Mike Pence cleans up after Donald Trump in Baltimore.”

“Who the hell is Joy-Ann Reid?” Trump wrote in tweet. “Never met her, she knows ZERO about me, has NO talent, and truly doesn’t have the ‘it’ factor needed for success in showbiz. Had a bad reputation, and now works for the Comcast/NBC losers making up phony stories about me. Low Ratings. Fake News!”

It is not surprising that Trump would level off insults at Reid; she is an outspoken critic of the president. Her show AM Joy began trending on Saturday when she stated a poll that found more than half of Americans thought Trump should not be impeached, but she outlined the damning evidence against him.

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Reid also released a book in June titled “The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story.” The Wrap reported that on its back cover, it asks readers, “Is Donald Trump running the “longest con” in U.S. history? What will be left of America when he leaves office?”

Trump is obviously not a fan of the MSNBC network and has been known to criticize it’s other hosts like Lawrence O’Donnell. In August, he suggested O’Donnell should sue a source who gave him unverified information about the president’s loans that he had to later retract.

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Hellberg’s Liberia choice influenced by Weah

After making his debut in World Cup qualification, midfielder Seth Kanteh Hellberg says he chose Liberia over Sweden partly because of George Weah.

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Ex-Donkey Kong Champ Threatens to Sue Over Record Removal

Billy Mitchell issues a 156-page “evidence package” in an attempt to prove his feats of arcade greatness.

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The Best iPad Drawing Apps for Every Kind of Artist (2019)

With these apps, your Apple Pencil might actually replace your *real* pencils.

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New Electrics, New Laws, and Other Car News This Week

Automakers show off their latest in Frankfurt, and California lawmakers rewrite the rules of the road for Uber and Lyft.

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The Colonel Sanders Dating Sim Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Also: President Trump loses another national security adviser, a potential ban on e-cigarettes, and more.

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Fitbit Versa 2 Review: Still Not An Apple Watch

The latest iteration of Fitbit's popular smartwatch is still useful, if flawed.

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Physicists Finally Nail the Proton’s Size, and Hope Dies

A new measurement seems to eliminate an anomaly that has captivated physicists for nearly a decade.

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A Detox Drug Promises Miracles—If It Doesn't Kill You First

The heavy hallucinogen ibogaine is illegal in the US, but some addicts are flocking to Mexican clinics for it, hoping to be cured. A physician investigates.

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How Rich Donors Like Epstein (and Others) Undermine Science

MIT’s Media Lab, Harvard, Stanford, hospitals—they all take money from donors. Whether it's to truly help the world, or merely burnish a reputation, the money nevertheless bends the arc of the innovation universe.

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Robert Mugabe's death: What next for Grace Mugabe?

If the widow of Zimbabwe's former president is not immune from prosecution, what's next for her?

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Saturday, September 14, 2019

South Africa xenophobic attacks: Schoolchildren give their view

Schoolchildren in South Africa tell the BBC how they feel about a recent wave of xenophobic attacks.

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Tunisia set to hold second free presidential election

It's seen as a test of one of the world's newest democracies, and two women are among those running.

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Nigerian magician Babs Cardini: 'I want to be the best'

Nigerian magician Babs Cardini wows audiences on the streets of Lagos.

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DR Congo ex-health minister arrested over Ebola funds

Oly Ilunga denies the accusation that he mismanaged money meant for the fight against Ebola.

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Diddy backed akaline water company to invest in booming CBD industry

Akaline water has been a favorite among celebrities and lifestyle-focused influencers. Now the Akaline Water Company (who is renowned for Akaline88) will now work with AQUAhydrate, a company backed by Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs and Mark Wahlberg, to produce CBD-infused water products.

Forbes reported that as a part of the deal Alkaine Water will retain all three celebrity backers, Diddy, Wahlbergm and Jillian Michaels to endorse the company and its brands. Diddy and Wahlberg will also remain investors in The Alkaline Water Company; they have already invested more than $20 million to develop the AQUAhydrate brand.

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“We built AQUAhydrate from the ground up by securing deals with the largest retail grocery outlets, creating innovative partnerships and evolving the brand,” Diddy said in a statement. “Today, I am confident that we are creating a powerhouse by combining AQUAhydrate with one of the largest, fastest growing alkaline water companies in the world. I look forward to this next stage of growth as we build one of the most recognizable brands for premium water.”

Akaline, which has been backed by the likes of Beyoncé, will use social media to as a major driver for their sales. Sales of the brand are predicted will reach $65 million by next year. The bottled water brand also plans to leverage their celebrity backers to become a huge player in the CBD-infused product industry, which is booming.

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According to Forbes, beyond CBD products, Alkaline is working on other offerings including flavored waters. The idea going forward is to create differentiated brands to target diverse demographics. The Alkaline88 line will be focused on families, while AQUAhydrate will target active lifestyle consumers and athletes. These products are slated to be available via major retailers across the country, which include, Walmart, Target, Safeway, Rite Aid, GNC Meijer, QT, Albertsons, CVS, Albertson, Kroger, Publix, Food Lion and many more.

 

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Megan Thee Stallion links her star to the Roc Nation roster

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Hot Girl Summer” is not over yet! The popular femcee has recently snagged a coveted spot on JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation roster.

In a Friday Instagram post, the Houston rapper announced her big news.

“I would like to announce that I am officially apart of the @rocnation fam!!! The grind don’t stop,” she captioned under a picture of her and JAY-Z, both of whom seemed  very happy about joining the team.

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion, at long last, drops “Hot Girl Summer” video featuring Nicki Minaj

Megan will be joining other Roc Nation acts like Big Sean, J. Cole, Meek Mill and Rapsody.

According to ESSENCE, Meg’s crisp southern bars are the perfect compliment to Roc Nation’s Brooklyn dynasty, who properly toasted their new artist with champagne. In a video clip, an executive can be heard saying, “I would like to officially welcome Megan Thee Stallion to Roc Nation.”

Following the excitement of her announcement, Megan took to Twitter to share heartfelt words about her late mother, who inspires her to keep going after her dreams.

“I have days where I want to go hide and cry bc she’s not here but i kno that ain’t what she would want me to do! I kno she’s proud of me !” she wrote. “After my mom passed I promised myself I was going to keep going hard bc not only is music my dream but it was her dream for me too.”

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Megan is obviously in her winning season as she continued to blow up the charts with singles including “Big Ole Freak,” “Cash Shit” and “Hot Girl Summer.” She has also graced our social media timelines with fire pictures and dance moves that make us wish that we could party along with her. And we could not be more proud of the rapper for the waves that she has been making and we wish her well as a new member of Roc Nation!

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Nigerians return to homeland after attacks in South Africa

After reports of xenophobic attacks against foreign business owners emerged, many Nigerian citizens have fled South Africa in the wake of all the tension.

Early this month, riots in the country targeted several Johannesburg businesses owned by foreigners. According to CNN, Nigerian native Dennis Benson the saw signs that he was in danger as a foreign business owner, days before he decided to flee South Africa.

“I packed my bags and went to stay with a Nigerian friend who lives close to the airport because I knew it was going to get bloody. I have seen other protests,” Benson said. “A supermarket owned by an Ethiopian beside my apartment was looted and destroyed. The rioters even took the fridge with drinks. They were chanting that people should go back to their country.”

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Unfortunately, the violence turned deadly, and lead to the fatalities of 10 people, which included two foreigners. CNN reported, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari sent a delegation to South Africa to assess the situation and later announced plans to repatriate 640 citizens from the country. A private airline operator, Air Peace, offered to provide two flights for Nigerians that wanted to return to Nigeria and the first group of 187 rejoiced in their arrival at a Lagos airport on Wednesday. There are plans to evacuate more in the coming weeks as many have been stranded in South Africa due to trouble with paperwork and documentation.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke out against the attacks.

“Government will not allow sporadic lawlessness and violence to disrupt the safety and livelihoods of millions of South Africans and the majority of foreign nationals in our country who are law-abiding and have the right to conduct their lives and businesses in peace,” Ramaphosa said.

Read More: South African leaders slam ‘xenophobic sentiment’ of rioters in Johannesburg

Though Benson has to restart his business, he told CNN that he has no regrets for returning to Nigeria.

“South Africa was no fun for me and I have no regrets leaving,” Benson said. “I could not get a decent job, and I was living on the jobs I did for my clients in Nigeria. Now, I don’t have to worry about people attacking me because I am a foreigner.”

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