Israeli assault on Gaza intensifies amid deepening humanitarian crisis
The Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has escalated at an alarming pace, entering its seventh month with a significant surge in civilian casualties and injuries. The ongoing blockade continues to prevent the delivery of essential food and medical supplies, worsening the humanitarian crisis. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the situation as a “never-ending death…
All Degrees Are Not Equal? Let’s Talk About That.
By Abidemi Adebamiwa I recently came across a viral post attributed to Reno Omokri, where he claims that STEM degrees are far superior to degrees in political science, philosophy, sociology, and other humanities. While I understand the intent may be to provoke reflection—especially in this era of AI disruption—I respectfully disagree with the oversimplified and…
Afenifere issues warning to MURIC leader Akintola, gives reasons
The leadership of the Afenifere group has cautioned the executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concerns (MURIC), Ishaq Akintola and other religious groups against stoking ethnic or religious violence in the Southwest region. The Yoruba socio-political group warned individuals and organisations against making incendiary statements or introducing unsecular practices capable of endangering the...
‘State inaction led to ICC involvement’
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) acted as a necessary complement to the Philippines’ justice system due to the absence of credible domestic investigations into the thousands of killings committed during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, a Filipino human rights lawyer accredited by the ICC said…
Associate counsel joins Duterte team
UPDATE) THE International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed French attorney Dov Jacobs as associate counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte, who stands accused of crimes against humanity before the tribunal. The ICC Registry confirmed the appointment in an official notification issued on Tuesday, marking a pivotal step in the high-profile proceedings…
People tend to trust ‘pet-fluencers’ over human influencers
‘Because they are pets, they have no hidden agenda.’ The post People tend to trust ‘pet-fluencers’ over human influencers appeared first on Popular Science…
I Billed My Stepkids for a Sleepover — Because Surprise Visits Aren’t Free
We recently heard from a stepmom whose quiet day turned into one she won’t soon forget. After planning a romantic dinner with her husband, she opened the door to an unexpected surprise: his three kids, dropped off unannounced by his ex-wife. She’s now turning to BrightSide for advice: how do you navigate surprise visits…
The eerie ghost village abandoned for three decades completely taken over by polar bears
Having abandoned the island in 1992, the human population of this extremely remote island was soon replaced by a pack of polar bears…
Colorado Seeks to Dismiss Tribal Sports Betting Lawsuit in Federal Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Division of Gaming Director Christopher Schroder have filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, potentially bringing an end to a high-stakes court battle over tribal sportsbook rights in the state…