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Africa: Spiro Secures $270m Funding to Accelerate Africa's Electric Mobility, Clean Energy Expansion
[Nile Post] Spiro, one of Africa's leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270 million to support the expansion of its e-mobility and energy ecosystem across the
Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro
[Nile Post] Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation.
Yard Act – “New Beginnings”
Last month, Yard Act ushered in a new era with the announcement of You're Gonna Need A Little Music , whose lead single " Redeemer " operated as an ominous, existential jam that bleakly stated: "No one is happy with this arrangement." Now, they're pivoting to positivity. Yay!
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
Sonic the Hedgehog pinball table revealed on franchise's 35th anniversary
Sega and Jersey Jack Pinball unveiled Sonic the Hedgehog pinball on June 23, Sonic's official birthday.
Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent
The latest heat wave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace.
Meta is building a prediction markets app, the New York Times says. These stocks are falling in response
The report said that CEO Mark Zuckerberg directed staff to develop a prediction market platform, internally known as "Arena."
India monsoon sweeps north but brings less rain than usual
Long-awaited monsoon rains arrived in India's financial capital, Mumbai, on Tuesday, cooling weeks of blazing heat despite persistent fears of water shortages, with total rainfall so far staying below the long-term average.
Nate Bargatze Slammed for ‘Associating With Fascists’ After Attending Trump’s UFC Fight; W. Kamau Bell Tells Him: ‘Don’t Be in Photos With Fascists’
Nate Bargatze and other “nice” white guys are the subject of ire in comedian W. Kamau Bell’s latest Substack essay, titled “It Is So Easy To Not Do This.” Bell rips Bargatze for attending the UFC Freedom 250 fights at Donald Trump’s White House earlier this month. Bargatze, one
Happy Asteroid Day! Prize-winning plan focuses on space infrastructure
For decades, astronomers and policymakers have been working on plans to protect our planet from killer asteroids. But now there's a new realm to protect: the thousands of satellites we're putting in orbit.
Sawdust, cellulose binders and beeswax combine into eco-friendly foam
Polystyrene—common in packing peanuts and box inserts—is manufactured from fossil fuels. To develop a sustainable alternative, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials tested an unconventional starting material: sawdust. Their prototype foams incorporated
Richard Gadd, Joe Barton and Philip Barantini Join Inaugural Storytelling360 London Lineup
Richard Gadd, Joe Barton and Philip Barantini are among the lineup for Storytelling360’s inaugural London conference. Taking place on July 12 at the BFI Southbank Theater in the U.K.’s capital, the “State of the Story” Conference brings together some of Britain’s leading
Fox News Channel announces major addition to its roster of correspondents
Natalie Chuck joins Fox from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver, where she served as an investigative reporter for Denver7 Investigates.
Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops...
Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Of Times . “The reason I pulled you over, that light back there, you peeled out.”
How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures
Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week, with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures, and experts say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame.
Italian prosecutors demand long jail terms for Egyptians over murder of Italian student
By Crispian Balmer and Marco Roberti ROME, June 23 (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors on Tuesday sought a life sentence for one Egyptian security officer and long jail terms for three others accused over the kidnapping, torture and murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni in Cairo
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit
The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.
The Guardian view on extreme heat: as risks escalate, adaptation plans are dangerously lagging | Editorial
Record-breaking temperatures should focus minds on the UK’s lack of preparedness for the climate dangers ahead As western Europe bakes under what scientists describe as a heat dome, or “atmospheric lid” , reports of dozens of drownings , and heat-linked deaths of children and
D&D designer explains how Ravenloft: The Horrors Within is different from Van Richten's Guide
Wesley Schneider talks about D&D's latest Ravenloft book, explaining why the team decided to update the beloved setting.
‘Supergirl’ Producer Says David Ellison Has Met With James Gunn, Peter Safran: “He’s Pretty Open to What We’re Doing”
The Paramount Skydance CEO is preparing to take over the superhero property amid the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and has already weighed in on the upcoming DC slate.
Dari Bay – “On Your Side”
Dari Bay's awesome new album Surprise Wish arrives this Friday. How do I know it's awesome? Because all of the singles so far — " The Joke ," " We're Gonna Be Okay, " and " Chevy " — are bangers. Now, we get a final preview with "On Your Side." The post Dari Bay – “On Your
NY Times reporter on access to Situation Room tapes: 'We're not going to comment'
New York Times reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman on Monday declined to comment on whether they had access to audio tapes from the Situation Room for their book about President Trump’s second term. “We’re not going to comment on the tapes,” Swan, sitting next to
Evil Island – “Melted Heart” (Feat. Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss)
A few weeks ago, we got an album announcement from Evil Island a new band that features Blood Brothers members Johnny Whitney, Cody Votolato, and Mark Gajadhar. Whitney felt inspired to get the band going after the recent Blood Brothers reunion tour , and the group also
Deftones’ Shelved Album Eros Reportedly Leaks After 18 Years
In 2008, Deftones were working on an album called Eros when a car crash put bassist Chi Cheng into a coma. The album was put on pause, and Cheng died five years later. Fans have long clamored to hear the material, but when answering fan-submitted questions last year for The
Yellow mealworms mapped anatomically for the first time
The dried larvae of the yellow mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor) are comparable to beef or poultry in nutritional value, but the mealworm has a far smaller ecological footprint. It was recently approved for human consumption by the European Food Safety Authority.
Pathway to high-fidelity quantum computing identified
Researchers from the University of Sydney, working with IBM, have identified and quantified important factors limiting the performance of quantum computers and demonstrated ways to overcome their impact.
Tom Cruise Celebrates 46 Years in Movies With Retrospective Clip Featuring New ‘Digger’ Footage — Film News in Brief
Tom Cruise’s love for cinema has been well-documented — from his high-stakes stunts promoting the “Mission: Impossible” movies to his trips to the theater to support the latest blockbusters like Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and the pop culture
Netflix's The One Piece revealed in 1 minute of gorgeous new footage
The reboot of the classic anime is expected to premiere in February 2027
Blair Witch Project 4 release date officially set for 2027
A new Blair Witch Project film is coming out Sept. 24, 2027, and will be directed by another YouTube horror short creator turned feature filmmaker.
Olivia Rodrigo Might Just Sing ‘Landslide’ With Stevie Nicks at Daisy Chain Fields
The superstar teased her upcoming festival and shared what inspired it
Turnstile Are Playing With Clipse, Slayyyter, Vince Staples, and Many More on Fall Tour
Every show on the hardcore band’s upcoming trek will feature a unique lineup, with Thundercat, Nourished By Time, Ceremony, Pennywise, Trash Talk, Die Spitz, and Yves Tumor also set to join
Warner introduces bill to require Senate-confirmed acting DNIs in wake of Pulte controversy
Senate Intelligence Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that would bar the president from installing an acting director of national intelligence (DNI), legislation taking aim at President Trump’s controversial pick to lead the intelligence community. In
