Two Angolans, sports journalist Amor Carlos Tomé and political activist Francisco Oliveira, were also on trial on similar charges for their alleged part in the Russian-linked influence operation, which they both denied. Tomé received a two-year suspended sentence and Oliveira was acquitted. Prosecutors appealed immediately after the judgement, which was read out after 23:00 local…
Google parent Alphabet reports fiscal second-quarter results after the bell. Here’s what analysts are expecting, according to LSEG. Earnings per share: $2.89 Revenue: $116.9 billion estimated Google’s earnings mark the first major test this earnings season for the ballooning capital expenditures trade fueling the artificial intelligence revolution. In recent months, technology giants have poured billions…
These five simple habits can help lift your mood in under 15 minutes. We all have days when everything feels a little too much. A stressful email, a long to-do list, an awkward conversation, or simply feeling mentally drained can quickly affect your mood. While some problems take time to solve, not every bad moment…
If you travel a lot, then you probably know how important having reliable accessories can be. As an avid traveler (I’ve been to 16 major cities in counting), one brand that impresses me time and time again is Calpak (originally known as California Pak), which makes some of our favorite carry-ons, checked suitcases, backpacks, personal…
A woman has been placed under formal investigation over the death last year in France of a British-South African mother-of-four. Karen Carter, 65, was found lying near her car with stab wounds by a friend in Trémolat, the Dordogne village where she had lived for over a decade and managed two holiday rental homes. Prosecutors…
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing titled “The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images He’s not quite at the level of obscurity of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, but…
Shares of Reddit slid 9% on Wednesday after the Wall Street Journal reported the company has discussed shutting off Google’s access to its content for artificial intelligence use. Reddit stock is down roughly 27% year-to-date. The two companies struck a deal in 2024 to allow the search giant to train its AI models on Reddit’s…
In an age of smart phones and the internet, reading remains a habit many parents want their children to adopt. Reading helps a person build positive experiences, curiosity, consistency, and emotional connection. Despite being aware of the benefits of reading, many parents are unable to help their children fall in love with it. While the…
Lettuce is having a rough summer. Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne illness caused by the cyclospora parasite and characterized by severe gastrointestinal symptoms like explosive diarrhea, have been on the rise since early July 2026. Health officials have determined that the illness is caused by infected feces found on produce, particularly on fruits like strawberries,…
An urgent investigation has been launched by Nigeria’s environmental agency after a strange white foamy substance appeared on a major highway, sparking a public spectacle and raising safety concerns. The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Nesrea) has warned people to keep their distance from the unidentified substance along the busy Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, linking…