The story of Malcom X

Alex Haley co-wrote The Autobiography of Malcolm X but Haley left out some profound elements of Malcolm’s political thought - by Alex White Read at Aeon

Seoul breaks century-long record with 22 'tropical nights' in July

A streak of super-hot tropical nights broke a century-old South Korean weather record, according to official data released Thursday, as the peninsula bakes in a prolonged heat wave.

US tariff deal clears way for Korea’s stablecoin dream

TOKYO – As new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sets out to revamp Asia’s fourth-biggest economy, he can cross direct US tariff risks off the list of possible spoilers. Korea’s tariff deal with the US removes a gigantic element of uncertainty as Lee gets to work raising

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 - Niger Team Profile

[CAF] Niger, a semi-finalist in the last edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship, heads to East Africa with lofty ambitions.

Africa: From First Passport to Home Glory - Yunus Jr. Sentamu Relives CHAN Takeoff, Eyes Another Lift-Off in 2024 Edition

[CAF] From the lush hills of Kasese to dazzling under continental lights, Uganda Cranes forward Yunus Junior Sentamu has experienced a football journey shaped by resilience, raw talent, and divine timing.

'Silent killer': The science of tracing climate deaths in heat waves

A heat wave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen major cities during the extreme, climate-fueled episode.

Crowds risk death for food in Gaza as famine warnings intensify

Large crowds of Palestinians carried sacks of flour through Gaza City’s Zikim area as growing hunger and blocked aid deliveries deepened the humanitarian crisis in the territory.

Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted

Countries across the Pacific rim lifted tsunami warnings on Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home.

'If the baby could speak, she would scream': the risky measures to feed small babies in Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Charlotte Greenfield GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -In a makeshift tent on a Gazan beach, three-month-old Muntaha's grandmother grinds up chickpeas into the tiniest granules she can to form a paste to feed the infant, knowing it will cause her to cry

Chile dodges US's 50% tariffs on copper

US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports will not apply to Chile's primary export to the United States: refined copper cathodes. This decision, announced in a White House proclamation, has been met with relief and celebration by officials in Santiago.

Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plans spark anger

The plans include a ban on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

TikToker rattles Bolivia's financial system

Twenty-one-year-old TikToker Juan Carlos Villafuerte was arrested for allegedly damaging the credibility of Bolivia's system after the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) filed a complaint against him for creating videos that claimed "banks in Bolivia are in danger"

‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify habits of JD Vance and other high-profile figures

Offshore bank accounts again? No – “onshore vibes” this time. An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024. The results may surprise you.

Online push by terror group ISIS for followers in SE Asia to take up arms raises alarm: Experts

The authorities must not underestimate the speed at which extremist narratives can spread online, say experts.

New Zealand ends Ardern-era ban on oil and gas exploration

New Zealand’s parliament on Thursday passed legislation to reopen the country for offshore oil and gas exploration, lifting a ban imposed by former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Africa: Trump's Next Africa Summit Must Be On African Soil - - African Leaders Should Insist

[Liberian Observer] When US President Donald J. Trump hosted five African Heads of State at the White House earlier this month -- including Liberia's Joseph Nyuma Boakai -- it was touted as a high-level dialogue. A carefully staged "test run" for the larger U.S.-Africa summit

Heyoon Gets ‘Addicted’ to Deep House on New Single

Global Korean pop star Heyoon is diving into the world of electronic music with her latest single “Addicted,” a deep house track that marks a significant creative evolution for the artist. The bass-driven song represents Heyoon’s most hands-on creative effort to date, with the

Portugal deploys 2,500 firefighters as wildfires force village evacuations

Authorities in Portugal deployed hundreds of firefighters across 10 wildfires, evacuated four villages, and arrested a suspect linked to four blazes in the north.

Actual distance traveled by migrating whales drastically underestimated

Whales are swimming farther than previously estimated—up to 20% more—according to a study, "Accounting for Earth's curvature and elevation in animal movement modeling," that has been published in Ecology.

Tech CEOs say AI is driving mass layoffs. Experts say that's only half the story

Large tech companies have laid off staff, citing advances in AI. Experts say reality is more complicated.

In theory…

Anything that works in practice can work in theory. When a theory tells us something that is working is impossible, we’ve either measured wrong or the theory needs updating. Theories exist to explain, predict and understand. They are supposed to help us see and improve the

Hear the Pieces Mozart Composed When He Was Only 5 Years Old

A preternaturally talented, precocious child, barely out of toddlerhood, in powdered wig and knee-breeches, capering around the great houses of 18th century Europe between virtuoso performances on the harpsichord. A young boy who can play any piece anyone puts in front of him,

Microbial map reveals countless hidden connections between our food, health, and planet

Researchers have mapped how microbes underpin our food systems—and how we can stop their decline. Published in Frontiers in Science, their map of "agri-food system microbiomes" reveals how players at every stage of the food system can restore and protect dwindling microbiomes

‘With Hasan in Gaza’ Is a Cinematic “Homage to Gaza and Its People” (Exclusive Locarno Trailer)

Palestinian director Kamal Aljafari's "first film, which I have never made," premieres in the Swiss festival's competition program: "It is a film about the catastrophe, and the poetry that resists."

Uruguayan court sentences Iranian traveling on a fake passport to 3 months in jail

An Iranian citizen has been sentenced to three months in prison in Uruguay for entering the country with a fake Israeli passport. The man had previously been deported from El Salvador, where he also used the forged document.

Trump Hit by Harsh Blow from Fed Chair as Polls Reveal Fresh Weakness

President Donald Trump has been raging at Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell for weeks, demanding that he cut interest rates. But on Wednesday, the Fed declined —and worse for Trump, Powell delivered a blunt assessment of his tariffs, claiming they are “pushing up prices”

China is betting on a real-world use of AI to challenge U.S. control

Vying to control the future of artificial intelligence, Beijing is pushing the application of AI while the U.S. focuses on developing cutting-edge models.

Adam Sandler Reveals Secret Behind Eminem’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Cameo

'Let me bug Marshall.' The post Adam Sandler Reveals Secret Behind Eminem’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Cameo appeared first on HipHopDX .

Prime Video India Charts Aggressive Growth Path With ‘Lukkha’ Debut and Theatrical Push: ‘We’re Stepping Up’ and Putting ‘Scripts Over Stars’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Prime Video India is riding high on a wave of subscriber growth and franchise success, with the streaming giant revealing that nearly 25% of its viewers in the past 12 months have been completely new to the service. The milestone comes as Amazon doubles down on its unique

Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert

Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.

Africa: Africa CDC and European Commission Launch New Initiative to Strengthen Mpox Testing and Sequencing Across Africa

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa/Brussels -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the European Commission today announced the launch of the Partnership to Accelerate Mpox Testing and Sequencing in Africa (PAMTA), a landmark initiative to boost

Tesla mocks American Eagle with cheeky jeans joke after Sydney Sweeney ad controversy erupts

Then, the company doubled down, writing "Seatney" in a follow-up comment.

Cyberstalking growing at faster rate than other forms of stalking, study reveals

Cyberstalking is increasing at a faster rate than traditional stalking and is disproportionately affecting young people, women, and members of the lesbian, gay and bisexual community, according to a new study led by researchers from UCL.

Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit over ‘Rust’ shooting - But is the legal fight really over?

The dismissed lawsuit targeted prosecutors and law enforcement officials, alleging they pursued the criminal case against Baldwin for political or personal gain.

Lebanon's President Aoun urges Hezbollah to give up arms

BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called on Hezbollah and other political parties on Thursday to hand over their weapons to the army, a move the powerful militant group is resisting as Washington ramps up pressures for it to remove its arsenal. "It is the duty

New euro banknotes spark Franco-Polish dispute over Marie Curie's name

The Polish Nobel Prize-winning scientist was born in Warsaw with the surname Skłodowska, before later marrying the Frenchman Pierre Curie.

India PM Modi faces opposition fury after Trump’s 25% tariff threat

The rupee currency tumbled and equity indexes slid in response to the news.

India PM Modi faces opposition fury after Trump's 25% tariff threat

NEW DELHI - Indian opposition parties criticised the government on Thursday, describing U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 25% tariff as a diplomatic failure for New Delhi, while the rupee currency tumbled and equity indexes slid in response to the news.

Uruguay investigates youth detention center over alleged torture and abuse

Two deputy directors of the Centro Las Piedras—a facility within Uruguay’s juvenile justice system—have been removed from their posts following serious allegations of violence and potential torture against adolescents in custody, Búsqueda weekly reported.

Why your friends may be more susceptible to social influence than you are

When it comes to susceptibility to influence on social media, "It's not just about who you are—it's about where you are in a network, and who you're connected to," said Luca Luceri, a lead scientist at USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI).

Trump administration partners with Big Tech to launch health data tracking programme

The programme aims to bring US health care into the digital age, but online privacy advocates raised concerns about how Americans' data could be used.

Report: Iran expects U.S. financial compensation after war with Israel, foreign minister says

Iran's Araghchi told the Financial Times that Tehran needs confidence-building measures after Witkoff proposed resuming talks: 'They should explain why they attacked us in the middle of  negotiations'

Myanmar junta ends state of emergency in election run-up

India’s revision of voter rolls could disenfranchise millions, critics warn

A hastily organized effort to revise voter rolls in the eastern state of Bihar has been marked by technical glitches, absent documents and widespread confusion.

Curious Alice — The 1971 Anti-Drug Movie Based on Alice in Wonderland That Oddly Made Drugs Look Like Fun

The Reagan presidency was probably the golden age of anti-drug messaging. America’s school kids were told that a brain was like an egg and drugs were like a frying pan. The First Lady told America’s school kids simply to “Just Say No.” The message was stupefyingly simple.

PC's sky-high growth has carried Japan's games market on its back for 7 years, but the forecast is it's set to slow down

Hey, look, I didn't do it.

Praise Trump and speak simply: How the South Korean team negotiated its trade deal

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said each of the team, which included Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo, took turns role-playing as the US president to prepare.

Pro-Putin Russian soprano Anna Netrebko’s discrimination case against the Met Opera to proceed

The Met Opera previously dropped Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. Her discrimination case will now proceed.

Falklands, Public Meeting on social and economic impacts of oil project

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the Israeli oil company Navitas wish to advise that there has been a change in time and location for the upcoming public meeting to be held to present the findings from social and economic impact assessments of the proposed Sea Lion

UK air traffic control failure: Airlines demand answers after more than 150 flights cancelled

An air traffic control outage sent UK airports into chaos on Wednesday, with warnings that disruption could continue for days.