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Cure your Halloween hangover with October’s hottest celebs — dropping trout faster than you can say, “no ifs, ands, or butts.” Well, maybe a few bums. Sexy stars like Ricky Martin left little to the imagination with a selfie he threw up on…

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Boston Blue found a way to reunite Donnie Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez on screen again as Danny and Baez’s romance heats up — but they weren’t the only couple who felt love in the air.

During the Friday, October 31, episode of the Blue Bloods spinoff, Danny (Wahlberg) took a selfie in Boston that he sent to Baez (Ramirez) while suggesting their next date. Blue Bloods fans then got a fun Easter egg when Danny’s partner, Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green), picked up a photo frame on his desk that showed him with Baez and sister Erin (Bridget Moynahan).

But Danny wasn’t the only one thinking about love after Lena crossed paths with former partner Detective Brian Rodgers (Ryan Broussard). Lena acknowledged she had feelings for Brian, who clearly felt the same way. Brian tried to talk to Lena about going on a date now that they weren’t working together, but she blew him off until Danny offered her some advice.

“I did refuse to date my partner even though there were obviously feelings there. After my wife died, I was afraid to get hurt again and I didn’t want to regret it,” Danny told Lena. “A very wise man gave me some very sage advice. And I don’t regret it.”

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Lena listened to Danny, who watched her find love before his girlfriend arrived at the office to take him on a date. Baez asked Danny about Lena’s love life, and they were all smiles as they headed out on the town.

The cameo left the door open for more appearances from Ramirez, 48, considering Baez still has to meet Lena. But Blue Bloods fans were in for a fun treat with the show referencing Danny’s past love life in New York City, which was featured on CBS’ Blue Bloods.

When the audience last saw Danny in the 2024 series finale, he received some advice from his grandfather Henry (Len Cariou), specifically about his feelings for Baez.

“I always told you not to bring the job home,” Henry told Danny in the 2024 series finale, adding that the “problem now is you have no one not to bring it home to.” Henry told Danny to promise he’d “find that someone” after his case.

Danny was then seen asking Baez out on a date, saying, “You wanna get a pizza”

Boston Blue, which premiered earlier this month, began with Danny visiting Boston after his son ended up in a coma. Before Danny officially moved to Massachusetts, a scene showing his life in New York featured a cameo from Ramirez.

“You should always worry about long-distance,” Ramirez exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of her Boston Blue cameo, referring to Baez and Danny’s future. “You never know what’s gonna happen. Always worry.”

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Ramirez teased that Baez and daughter Elena “could move to Boston, no problem” if there was interest.

“To me, it’s not that fun to watch such a happy couple. It’s fun when there’s ups and downs and arguments and kind of getting back together,” she explained. “It’s more fun to watch kind of turmoil in relationships, because it makes it that much sweeter when it works out and they get together.”

According to Ramirez, fans can expect “a little bit of push and pull and back and forth until something does happen” to make them find a better solution.

“I would hope she’s gonna be in more than just one scene out of this whole season, right?” she teased. “I just think that you’re honestly just gonna have to watch. But still be worried about the long-distance thing working out or not working out.”

Boston Blue airs on CBS Fridays at 10 p.m. ET.

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Jinger Duggar shared what it’s really like to have a large age gap with so many many brothers and sisters, as she gave an insight into the reality of having 18 siblings.

The 19 Kids and Counting alum, 31, was asked about the sizable age gap by a fan and responded via her Instagram Story on Thursday, October 30.

“Because of the age difference, do some of your siblings not feel so much like siblings? Make sense?” the social media follower asked.

Jinger confirmed that it was something she had pondered herself recently and had spoken about it in more depth in an upcoming episode of “The Jinger and Jeremy” podcast which she cohosts with her husband Jeremy Vuolo.

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“So funny you ask this! We literally just talked about this on the @jingerandjeremy podcast coming out soon,” she wrote in the Instagram Story. “Growing up in a big family is so unique — especially being one of the older ones. When I got married and moved out at 22, I still had so many younger siblings who were still so little.”

Jinger added, “Now they’re older and it’s been the sweetest thing getting to hang out, see their personalities grow, and really get to know them as adults. It almost feels like we’re in 3 different ‘family eras,’ but in the best way.”

Earlier this year, Jinger shared that she was closest to the eldest siblings in her family after her followers asked who she catches up with the most.

“I’d say I talk to my older sisters the most, and then beyond that, I just had [Jennifer] out here. That was so much fun, hanging out with her. My dad and Jackson also came through, and that was super fun,” Jinger explained via her Instagram Story in August.

Jinger added that she “talks to [Joy-Anna] all the time.”

“They were out here for a bit of time. [Joy-Anna’s husband, Austin Forsyth] had some work to do, and so we really connected. When she was out here for that month, it was so much fun,” Jinger added. “And I don’t know because I talk to Jessa, Jana, Jill, Joy, the girls. And then my brothers when they come visit. It’s super fun. And I love them all.”

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It’s not only her siblings that Jinger has struggled to keep up with, though. In March, she joked that she doesn’t always have a handle on the names of the 30+ Duggar grandkids.

“I struggle to remember all the names of the grandkids,” Jinger told her sister Joy-Anna on a March episode of her “Jinger & Jeremy” podcast. “I have most of them down, but there are a couple — and the newer ones, there are more added all the time.”

She continued, “I feel that pressure in, like, no one else is putting it on me. It’s me because when I go back, I’m like, ‘I feel so bad. I didn’t get to connect with them.’ Then, it’s like, ‘Oh, I guess it makes sense.’”

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar raised their 19 children in Arkansas, which is where most still live with their own families. Jinger, her husband Jeremy and their two daughters no longer live in Arkansas and have since moved to Los Angeles.

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….Opposition, civil society, and international observers question the credibility of the October 29 polls as reports of violence, internet shutdowns, and irregularities dominate the aftermath.

DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the country’s highly contested October 29 election, securing an overwhelming 98 percent of the vote.

The announcement, made late Friday evening, has been met with both celebration among ruling party supporters and outrage from opposition figures who have labelled the election a “sham” marred by manipulation and intimidation.

The opposition and civil society organizations have rejected the results, alleging widespread irregularities, including ballot stuffing, restricted access for observers, and the detention of opposition polling agents.

Reports have also emerged of an extensive internet shutdown that coincided with the voting and counting periods, further fueling suspicions that the digital blackout was a deliberate attempt to block transparency and restrict communication.

In several regions, especially in opposition strongholds, witnesses have reported incidents of post-election violence involving clashes between protesters and security forces. Human rights groups have expressed alarm at the reports of beatings, arrests, and disappearances that have followed the declaration of results.

International observers from the African Union, the European Union, and several diplomatic missions have voiced serious concerns about the credibility of the process, citing limited access to polling stations and the lack of a level playing field for all candidates.

Despite the mounting criticism, President Samia Suluhu has called for unity and calm, urging Tanzanians to respect the verdict of the electoral body and move forward “as one nation under peace and democracy.”

However, opposition leaders have dismissed her appeal, insisting that democracy cannot exist without accountability and that the election results represent “a complete betrayal of the Tanzanian people’s will.”

Civil society groups have now called on the international community to intervene and support an independent review of the election results, warning that the country risks sliding into deeper political instability if grievances are ignored.

As tensions continue to rise across several regions, the government has deployed additional security forces to maintain order, while social media users report restricted access to platforms such as X, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

For many Tanzanians, the events surrounding this election echo painful memories of past polls where allegations of state interference overshadowed democratic aspirations.

With a 98 percent victory margin, questions continue to grow over whether the result reflects genuine popular support or the tightening grip of power by a government increasingly accused of silencing dissent.

The world now watches closely as Tanzania stands at a critical crossroads — between maintaining stability and restoring the people’s faith in democracy through transparency, justice, and reform.

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….Over four million Malawians to benefit from nationwide food and cash assistance as hunger crisis deepens across the country.

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika’s government has officially rolled out the 2025–2026 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme, aimed at supporting households struggling with hunger across Malawi.

The launch ceremony took place at Chinguni Primary School in Machinga District, where Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Roza Mbilizi, presided over the event.

The initiative comes at a time when millions of Malawians are grappling with food shortages following poor harvests and the adverse effects of climate change on agricultural productivity.

According to a report by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC), over four million people — representing approximately 881,000 households — are expected to experience food insecurity between October 2025 and March 2026.

The MVAC report highlights that the southern and central regions are among the most affected, with prolonged dry spells and erratic rainfall patterns contributing to reduced crop yields.

At a recent press briefing, the Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), Wilson Molen, said the programme will combine both food and cash-based interventions to reach vulnerable families.

He explained that the dual-approach strategy aims to address immediate hunger needs while supporting local markets through cash transfers that empower beneficiaries to purchase food from nearby traders.

Minister Mbilizi emphasized that the programme demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring that no Malawian goes hungry during the lean season, describing it as a “collective effort to protect livelihoods and restore hope.”

She also urged implementing partners, including development agencies, local councils, and traditional leaders, to work together in ensuring that the support reaches the intended beneficiaries without delay or politicization.

The Lean Season Response Programme will be implemented through a coordinated framework involving DoDMA, the Ministry of Agriculture, and humanitarian partners such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and USAID.

In addition to food distribution and cash transfers, the programme will promote resilience-building initiatives aimed at reducing dependency on humanitarian aid through climate-smart agriculture and livelihood diversification.

As Malawi continues to face recurrent food insecurity, experts have called for long-term investments in irrigation, grain storage facilities, and sustainable land management to reduce vulnerability in rural communities.

The government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of the programme, assuring the public that monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure equitable distribution of resources.

For millions of Malawians facing an uncertain farming season, the Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme offers a lifeline — a chance to endure the months ahead with dignity and renewed hope.

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawian boxing champion Anisha Bashel has called for increased support towards the sport of boxing, especially for female athletes, saying that with proper sponsorship and promotion, the country could rise to international recognition.

Bashel, one of Malawi’s most talented and recognized boxers, said her boxing career has stagnated due to a lack of opponents and limited opportunities to fight internationally.

“My boxing career has remained the same,it hasn’t changed. I’ve been inactive for a long time since my last fight in April against a Tanzanian opponent. The problem is that here in Malawi, there are no opponents in my Lightweight Category, so I spend long periods without getting into the ring,” she explained.

She further said that sometimes foreign promoters are hesitant to invite her to their countries to fight their boxers because they fear she might defeat them.

“It’s not every time that foreign promoters are willing to call me to fight their boxers because some of them are afraid they know that if I go.

“I might beat their fighters. But if local promoters here in Malawi could start inviting international boxers to compete with us here, that would help improve our country’s ranking and grow the sport,” Bashel added.

Currently, Bashel is ranked Number 20 in the world in the Lightweight Category and her main goal is to move up into the Top 5 globally.

“I’m determined to push forward and reach the top. If we get enough opportunities and support, Malawi can make a strong name in women’s boxing,” she said confidently.

Meanwhile, well-known boxing promoter Salim Chazama echoed Bashel’s remarks, saying that the sport of boxing in Malawi needs strong sponsors to help athletes stay active and competitive.

“As a promoter, I can say that boxing needs powerful sponsors so that these young women can fight more frequently.

Female boxers from outside Malawi charge a lot of money, so if we begin giving our athletes strong support, the country can rise to greater heights in boxing,” said Chazama.

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In a decisive move to wipe out schistosomiasis (“bilharzia”) as a major public-health concern by 2030, Ministry of Health has announced a comprehensive mass drug administration (MDA) campaign targeting Malawi’s most afflicted districts.

At a media briefing held at the Community Health Sciences Unit in Lilongwe, the Ministry’s Deputy Director for Community and Promotive Health Services, Holystone Kafanikhale, emphasised that children and people living in lakeside and riverside communities face the highest risk.

“Children and communities in affected areas are the most at risk, but everyone who depends on those water sources is also vulnerable,” he said.

Scheduled to run from 4–7 November 2025, this year’s campaign will focus on school-aged children between 5 and 14 years.

In districts identified as high-risk, the MDA will also cover adults aged 15 and above.

Out of Malawi’s 28 districts, 15 have been classified as highly affected by the disease.

The Ministry aims to reach at least 75 percent of the eligible population in these districts with treatment using Praziquantel (for bilharzia) and Albendazole (for intestinal worms).

Kafanikhale noted that while these drugs eliminate adult worms in the body, recipients may experience mild side-effects such as dizziness or nausea, which are temporary.

Programme Manager for Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Worms, Michael Luhanga, said the Ministry is complementing the MDA campaign with long-term prevention strategies.

“We are drilling boreholes to reduce people’s dependence on lakes and rivers for water, promoting hygiene and sanitation in communities, and strengthening surveillance and performance-monitoring systems,” he explained.

He further disclosed that adolescents aged 9–19 years will also receive Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation to combat anaemia and promote overall health.

The Ministry remains optimistic that through consistent treatment, improved water and sanitation infrastructure, and strong community engagement, Malawi can eliminate bilharzia as a public-health problem by 2030.

Bilharzia, also known as schistosomiasis, is a parasitic disease spread through contact with contaminated freshwater.

If left untreated, it can lead to severe health complications such as chronic organ damage and female genital schistosomiasis.

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The hard truth is that President Peter Mutharika’s cabinet appointments are a breath of fresh air in Malawi’s political landscape.

After years of misrule and economic mismanagement under the previous administration, Malawi was on the brink of collapse.

The late President Bingu wa Mutharika’s legacy was still fresh in the minds of Malawians, and the country was beginning to forget what good governance looked like.

However, with President Mutharika’s return to power, Malawians are once again hopeful for a brighter future.

The hard truth is that the previous administration, led by President Lazarus Chakwera, was notorious for its blatant regionalism and nepotism.

The Central Region, particularly Ntchisi, Dowa, and Lilongwe, seemed to be the only areas that mattered.

Key positions were allocated to individuals from these regions, leaving other regions feeling marginalized and disenfranchised. This led to a lack of national unity and a sense of belonging among Malawians.

Chakwera’s cabinet was bloated, with over 30 members, most of whom were more interested in feasting on the country’s arable resources than in serving the people.

The economy was on the brink of collapse, and Malawians were struggling to make ends meet.

The hard truth is that President Mutharika has taken a different approach. His cabinet appointments are a masterclass in balance and meritocracy.

The lean cabinet of 24 members, including his two vice presidents, is a testament to his commitment to efficiency and effectiveness.

The appointments cut across all regions, with individuals chosen based on their expertise and qualifications.

The Southern Region is well-represented, with key ministers such as Joseph Mwanamvekha, George T. Chaponda, and Mary Navicha, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their respective ministries.

The hard truth is that the Central Region, which was previously favored by the Chakwera administration, has also been given a fair share of representation.

However, the key difference is that appointments were based on merit, not cronyism or regional loyalty.

Alfred Ruwan Gangata, Peter Mukhito, and Patricia Wiskies are just a few examples of highly qualified individuals who have been appointed to key positions.

The Northern Region has also been well-represented, with Second Vice President Enock Chihana and Ministers Charles Mhango, Madalitso Baloyi, and Jappie Mhango, who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective ministries.

The hard truth is that the Eastern Region has not been left out, with Ministers Roza Mbilizi Fachi, Bright Msaka, Feston Kaupa, and Shadrick Namalomba being appointed to key ministries.

These appointments demonstrate President Mutharika’s commitment to national unity and inclusivity.

By giving all regions a fair share of representation, he has sent a strong message that Malawi is one and united.

The hard truth is that President Mutharika’s cabinet appointments are not without criticism.

Some have faulted him for appointing individuals with pending court cases.

However, it is essential to remember that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

What is important is that these individuals are given a chance to clear their names and serve their country.

President Mutharika’s commitment to meritocracy and competence is evident in his appointments, and he should be commended for taking a bold step in appointing the best person for the job, regardless of their background.

The hard truth is that Malawi’s future looks bright with President Mutharika at the helm.

His commitment to good governance, accountability, and transparency is evident in his cabinet appointments.

Malawians should be proud of their president, who has put aside regional and party loyalties to form a government that truly represents the people.

The days of regionalism and nepotism are behind us, and Malawi is now one united nation, working towards a brighter future.

President Mutharika’s cabinet appointments are a testament to his commitment to meritocracy, balance, and national unity.

The hard truth is that Malawi was on the brink of collapse under the previous administration, but President Mutharika’s return to power has brought new hope and a sense of direction.

With a lean and efficient cabinet, Malawians can expect better governance and service delivery.

The future looks bright, and Malawians should rally behind their president as he works tirelessly to build a better Malawi for all.

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