Flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa has killed around 30 people, authorities said on Sunday. The torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads, leaving thousands stranded. The Ndjili River overflowed its banks, blocking the main national road and disrupting power supply to several neighborhoods. The Kinshasa Governor blamed illegal housing … Read more
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a potential 2028 presidential contender, urged Democratic governors to focus on criticizing President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, rather than trying to combat the tariffs directly. Beshear argued that Democrats lack significant power in shaping international trade policies, which are federal matters. Beshear pointed out that while he warned Canadian officials about … Read more
The US government has approved a significant payment increase for health insurers selling Medicare Advantage plans. Starting in 2026, the rate of payments will rise by 5.1%, exceeding initial projections and the Biden administration’s proposal of 2.2%. This higher rate is due to updated federal data on traditional Medicare spending patterns, which were used to … Read more
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Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 7 update for select Galaxy models, including the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6. The update weighs around 5.2GB and includes new features, improvements, and security patches. Galaxy S24 users on beta versions in Korea are among the first to receive the … Read more
Nintendo has confirmed that the new Switch 2 game cartridges will still have a bitter-tasting coating, similar to its predecessor. This coating is meant as a safety measure to prevent users from accidentally ingesting the cartridge. The substance, denatonium benzoate, is often used in nail polishes to deter biting and is not harmful if consumed … Read more
The University of Connecticut Huskies have won their 12th national championship in women’s basketball, capping off a nine-year wait. The No. 2 seed team defeated South Carolina in the NCAA final with a score of 82-59. Senior guard Paige Bueckers led the team to victory and will now be remembered as a national champion. The … Read more
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The Trump administration has terminated humanitarian aid programs in several countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe. The moves were made “for the convenience of the U.S. Government” as part of a broader effort to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Around 60 letters canceling contracts were sent over the … Read more
Actor Laurence Fishburne finally got the answers he was searching for when he appeared on the season 10 finale of Finding Your Roots. The show, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., revealed that Fishburne’s biological father was a juvenile corrections officer who was different from the man his mother married. The show used DNA and … Read more