As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a new report from Amnesty International has raised concerns over potential human rights issues during the tournament. While organizers have promoted the event as a safe and inclusive celebration of global football, Amnesty warns…
California, USA – Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri on Wednesday rejected the notion that users could be clinically addicted to social media, as he testified in a landmark trial that could reshape the legal landscape for tech giants accused of knowingly hooking children on their platforms for profit. The case, brought…
Mississippi, USA – Brad Arnold, the lead singer and co-founder of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 after a battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer. The band announced on Saturday, February 7, 2026, that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones,…
New York, USA – The United Nations Security Council was briefed on Wednesday by senior counter-terrorism officials who warned that the threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) group has steadily increased and remains multipolar, complex, and deeply entrenched across several regions. Acting Undersecretary-General of the U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism,…
New York, USA – The New York Knicks continued their hot streak on Thursday night, outlasting the Denver Nuggets 134-127 in a double overtime classic at Madison Square Garden. Fueled by Jalen Brunson’s 42 points, the Knicks secured their eighth consecutive victory, their longest winning run since 2024. Brunson Leads…
Silicon Valley, USA – Google parent company Alphabet has reported record-breaking earnings, with annual revenue surpassing $400 billion (Ksh.51.6 trillion) for the first time since its founding in 1998. The tech giant’s quarterly revenue jumped 18 percent year-on-year, underscoring the strength of its core businesses and its aggressive push into…
Minneapolis, USA – In the heart of Minnesota’s Somali community, a quiet but powerful act of resistance is unfolding. Dozens of Somali mothers are responding to the surge of U.S. federal immigration officers (ICE) in their neighborhoods not with confrontation, but with steaming cups of traditional ginger-flavored tea. Brewing Resistance…
Chicago, USA – As deepfake videos of American academic John Mearsheimer multiplied across YouTube, the international relations scholar embarked on a grueling fight to have them removed. His experience underscores the mounting challenges of combating AI-driven impersonation in an era where disinformation spreads faster than ever. A Flood of Fabrications…
Los Angeles, USA – Catherine O’Hara, the gifted Canadian-born comic actor celebrated for her unforgettable roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71. Her representatives at Creative Artists Agency confirmed she passed away at her home in Los Angeles on Friday, January 30, 2026,…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated set of childhood immunization guidelines, reducing the number of routine vaccines recommended for all children from 17 to 11. The changes, announced on Monday, January 6, 2026, are the most significant overhaul of the US pediatric vaccine schedule…