Young Singer Wins Over ‘AGT’ Judges With Ed Sheeran Cover
Young Singer Wins Over ‘AGT’ Judges With Ed Sheeran Cover “You know, you remind me of a young Justin Bieber,” said Howie Mandel, referencing Varnes’ Canadian roots and early busking background. Chase Varnes had a rough start on Tuesday night’s episode of America’s Got Talent, but the 13-year-old singer from Vancouver Island ended up delivering one […]
Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant
Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant Amazon boss Andy Jassy has told staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and warned the technology will lead to a smaller corporate workforce in the next few years. He shared the prediction in a memo to staff on Tuesday, which urged employees to “be curious […]
How the Air India crash investigation is unfolding
How the Air India crash investigation is unfolding That’s how long Air India Flight 171 was airborne before it plunged into a densely populated neighbourhood in Ahmedabad in one of India’s most baffling aviation disasters in recent memory. Investigators now face the grim task of sifting through the wreckage and decoding the cockpit voice and […]
Kenya protesters clash with men wielding clubs
Kenya protesters clash with men wielding clubs Kenyan protesters have clashed with club-carrying young men, believed to be loyal to the government, in the centre of the capital, Nairobi. The demonstration, held in the wake of the death in custody 10 days ago of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, was called to demand the sacking […]
Taxi boats’ pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics
Taxi boats’ pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics As the weather in the Channel clears, the French police are struggling to halt a potentially record-breaking surge of people from reaching the UK in small boats organised by a growing network of smuggling gangs. Downing Street said on Tuesday the situation […]
‘What’s eating Rory?’ – will US Open prove reset point for McIlroy?
Even when a US Open throws up as many talking points as last week’s 125th edition at Oakmont did, the name that still dominated discussion was Rory McIlroy. The Masters champion never contended on this beast of a course, which produced a surprise and fairytale winner in JJ Spaun when he holed a monster putt […]
I lost 20 family members in Benue attacks,’ Survivor recounts ordeal
I lost 20 family members in Benue attacks,’ Survivor recounts ordeal Survivors of the recent deadly attacks in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, have spoken out in anguish, recounting how their family members were killed and homes set ablaze by suspected herdsmen. In a video interview with News Central TV, a survivor, […]
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS A “Trojan horse” therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of […]
Sierra Leone’s Mpox Surge Puts Africa’s Epidemic Preparedness to the Test
Sierra Leone’s Mpox Surge Puts Africa’s Epidemic Preparedness to the Test The Mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) continues to make an unsettling return across several communities in West and Central African countries, with Sierra Leone becoming the latest hotspot. Sierra Leone has faced the previous emergence of mpox cases, but none that escalated into an outbreak of the […]
ReconAfrica Raises $19 Million to Advance Namibian Exploration Program
ReconAfrica Raises $19 Million to Advance Namibian Exploration Program Reconnaissance Energy Africa has successfully completed an upsized public offering, raising approximately $19 million in gross proceeds to fund its ambitious exploration activities in Namibia. The offering, priced at $0.50 per unit and including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, was led by Research Capital […]