Cyanobacteria kill 350+ elephants in Okavango Delta, Botswana

The deaths of more than 350 elephants in the Okavango Delta in Botswana from March 2020 to June 2020 perplexed experts. They found out on September 21, 2020 that cyanobacteria poisoning was the cause of the conservation disaster. On February 11, 2013, the Okavango Delta was one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa officially declared … Continue reading Cyanobacteria kill 350+ elephants in Okavango Delta, Botswana

Louis Oosthuizen, Erik van Rooyen among South Africa’s 7 players at 2020 US Open in Mamaroneck, New York

Lodewicus Theodorus "Louis" Oosthuizen, 37, and Erik van Rooyen, 30, are among the seven golfers from South Africa participating in the 2020 United States Open Championship. The others are Shaun Norris, 38, Justin Harding, 34, Branden Grace, 32, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, 26, and J.C. Ritchie, 26. Born in Mossel Bay, South Africa on October 19, 1982, Oosthuizen … Continue reading Louis Oosthuizen, Erik van Rooyen among South Africa’s 7 players at 2020 US Open in Mamaroneck, New York

‘Cuties’ isn’t doing Netflix a favor as more subscribers are leaving

Netflix has been defending "Cuties" from its critics. But the streaming service may want to reconsider its stand, which seems to be detrimental to its business. "Cuties" made its Netflix debut on September 9, 2020. The film is accused of sexualizing 11-year-old girls and the controversy is taking its toll on the streaming service, which is … Continue reading ‘Cuties’ isn’t doing Netflix a favor as more subscribers are leaving

Morocco’s Ottman Azaitar earns 2nd UFC win, knocks out Khama Worthy at ‘UFC Vegas 10’

Ottman "Bulldozer" Azaitar, 30, was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 177," also known as "UFC on ESPN+ 35" or "UFC Vegas 10." Fighting out of Morocco by way of Germany, the undefeated mixed martial artist earned his second victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 12 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 10" took … Continue reading Morocco’s Ottman Azaitar earns 2nd UFC win, knocks out Khama Worthy at ‘UFC Vegas 10’

Elder Fernandes biography: 13 things about US Army soldier on Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas

Elder N. Fernandes was a United States Army soldier. He was stationed at the Fort Hood military base in Killeen, Texas, USA. Fernandes went missing on August 18, 2020 and was found dead on August 25, 2020. His family's lawyer Natalie Khawam told The Boston Globe, “Our worst nightmare has happened." "One of our own, Sergeant Elder Fernandes has been … Continue reading Elder Fernandes biography: 13 things about US Army soldier on Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas

Algeria’s Mehdi Zatout earns 2nd ONE Super Series win, beats Leo Pinto in Bangkok, Thailand

Mehdi “Diamond Heart” Zatout, 37, of Algeria was one of the winners at "ONE: No Surrender 2," a closed-door, audience-free event in Bangkok, Thailand. The French-Algerian martial artist earned his second victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. Featuring one kickboxing, two mixed martial arts and three Muay Thai fights, "ONE: No Surrender … Continue reading Algeria’s Mehdi Zatout earns 2nd ONE Super Series win, beats Leo Pinto in Bangkok, Thailand

Gabès, Tunisia’s Fahdi Khaled earns 1st ONE Super Series win, beats Huang Ding in Bangkok, Thailand

Fahdi "The Gladiator" Kahled, 25, of Gabès, Tunisia was one of the winners at "ONE: No Surrender 2" in Bangkok, Thailand. The Tunisian martial artist earned his first victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. Featuring one kickboxing, two mixed martial arts and three Muay Thai fights, "ONE: No Surrender 2" took place … Continue reading Gabès, Tunisia’s Fahdi Khaled earns 1st ONE Super Series win, beats Huang Ding in Bangkok, Thailand

Miss South Africa 2020 Top 10 finalists revealed; Who will inherit Sasha-Lee Olivier’s crown?

The 62nd edition of Miss South Africa is one of the major beauty pageants that will take place while the world is battling against the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 10 finalists of the competition were revealed on August 5, 2020. On October 24, 2020, the Miss South Africa 2020 final will be aired live … Continue reading Miss South Africa 2020 Top 10 finalists revealed; Who will inherit Sasha-Lee Olivier’s crown?

Bucharest, Romania’s Ion Grigore earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, knocks out Mamadou Lamine Sene at ‘BRAVE CF 35’

https://www.facebook.com/conandailynews/photos/a.100815748176042/159523322305284/?type=3&theater   Ion Grigore, 42, of Bucharest, Romania earned his second victory in BRAVE Combat Federation in his hometown. The Romanian mixed martial artist was one of the winners at "BRAVE CF 35." Competing professionally since 2017, Grigore previously fought in Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF), X Fight Nights (XFN) and Eagles Fighting Championship. On November … Continue reading Bucharest, Romania’s Ion Grigore earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, knocks out Mamadou Lamine Sene at ‘BRAVE CF 35’

France’s Aboubakar Tounkara earns 1st BRAVE CF at ‘BRAVE CF 35’ in Bucharest, Romania

Fighting out of Mali by way of France, Aboubakar Tounkara, 30, has successfully made his BRAVE Combat Federation debut. The Malian-French mixed martial artist was one of the "BRAVE CF 35" winners. Tounkara has been competing professionally since 2016 and before joining BRAVE CF, he competed in Octagon Fighting Club, European Beatdown and Lions Fighting Championship. … Continue reading France’s Aboubakar Tounkara earns 1st BRAVE CF at ‘BRAVE CF 35’ in Bucharest, Romania