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NMG shutdown: employees grapple with uncertain future
Three weeks after the military sealed off Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda offices, hundreds of employees remain uncertain about their future as the country's largest private media house remains closed. Behind the public debate over press freedom…
Designers Say This Unexpected Wallpaper Trend Is 'Impossible to Resist'
Designers love it when people take a creative approach to their homes. The latest example is the wallpaper door trend. Rather than covering just the walls in wallpaper, this unique trend encourages homeowners to cover their doors in the same…
USC Trojans Trending Over UCLA Bruins for Four-Star Defensive Back Recruit
The USC Trojans look prime to build up a larger recruiting class for 2028. Even amid USC putting together a top 20 crew for 2027 featuring five-star Honor Fa'alave-Johnson spearheading the Trojans' future here. USC is immediately linked as a strong…
Why Diane Morgan's insightful laugh-out-loud BBC series is her most exceptional role yet
If the AI revolution is on its way then Diane Morgan's Linda had better be at the helm because she's the only one we'd happily concede to. In the BBC sitcom Ann Droid, streaming now, Morgan is extraordinary as the outdated humanoid brought in to…
Head of union BECTU Philippa Childs to leave role in 2027
Jul 17, 202615:45 by Giverny Masso The first female head of trade union BECTU, Philippa Childs, is to step down after nine years. BECTU, which is part of the larger Prospect union, represents nearly 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers…
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years…
Socialism's rise inside the Democratic Party now threatens the American Dream
The latest wave of socialist victories in Democrat primaries in New York and elsewhere should be a wake-up call for Americans across the country. For years, many people dismissed socialism as a fringe movement within the Democrat Party.
'Spectacular' action movie hailed as 'one of the best you'll see' is now available to watch at home
Hong Kong action movie The Furious hit UK cinemas last month, opening to huge critical acclaim. But if you missed it on the big screen - or you just want to relive the 'spectacular' fight scenes - you're in luck, as it's available to stream right…
Beloved and 'uniquely British' BBC sitcom confirms return after a 'sensational' second season
The BBC has confirmed the return of its beloved sitcom Smoggie Queens, following its 'sensational' second season. The show has been renewed for a third instalment, which promises 'even more chaos, heart and mischief than ever before'. Written and…
Battlefield 6 Gets the Top Gun Treatment in August with Special Crossover Event
Battlefield 6 is getting a Top Gun crossover next month. In a press presentation, EA confirmed that Battlefield 6 will welcome a special Top Gun-themed event in August. The celebration will feature 'vehicles, characters, and modes inspired by the…
FIFA World Cup final marks full-circle moment for Messi and Yamal
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will face-off as defending champions Argentina meet reigning European champions Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, in New York on Saturday. The World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium will be a spectacle…
Video: African nations on cusp of stablecoin revolution
Visa's Michael Berner, group country manager of Southern and Eastern Africa, outlines the future of stablecoins, digital payments, financial inclusion and how AI is fueling the rise of agentic commerce. #visa #agenticai Stablecoins will have a…
Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Falls Victim to Physical Disc Backlash as Fans Flood Comments
Insomniac Games attempted to drum up excitement when it published a new cinematic trailer for Marvel's Wolverine yesterday, but it soon became flooded with negative comments from fans who haven't forgiven Sony after it announced plans to cease…
The Mission Will Continue in New and Surprising Ways' - Marathon Game Director Joseph Ziegler Is Leaving Bungie
Marathon game director Joseph Ziegler has announced he is leaving Bungie. The project lead, who has been with the company since December 2022, published a statement regarding his departure on X/Twitter. Ziegler said that today, July 17, 2026, is…
'I don't think I'll ever retire': the workers struggling to save for old age
“I am 35 and have essentially nothing saved for my future, which is a huge concern.” Sarah* works in library services in Oxford – full-time at one library and part-time at another. She has saved £5,000 into her pension.
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