🧠 Phantom Limbs: Study Shows the Brain Doesn’t Forget Missing Body Parts

New research from NIH reveals the brain keeps a strong memory of lost limbs, challenging long-held beliefs about how it rewires itself. In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University College London discovered that even after someone loses an arm, the brain still acts as if the limb is […]

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šŸ“° Gunmen Kill 50, Abduct 60 in Attack on Mosque and Homes in Northwest Nigeria

Katsina State, Nigeria — August 20, 2025 At least 50 people have been confirmed dead and approximately 60 others abducted following a brutal attack by armed assailants on a mosque and surrounding homes in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina state, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The assault occurred early Tuesday morning in the remote village of […]

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It’s time to end physical punishment of kids once and for all, WHO says

Corporal punishment refers most frequently to hitting children but can refer to any punishments inflicted by parents, caregivers or teachers which are intended to cause some degree of discomfort. It can happen in the home or in more public settings like the school classroom. Ā  But wherever it happens, this sort of punishment has wide-ranging […]

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ā€˜Our work is largely invisible’: Journey from outer space to frontline aid worker

Ahead of donning a beige WFP vest and boots to face hurricanes, wars and refugee camps, the Portuguese scientist worked with satellite imagery and cartography, creating maps to support humanitarian missions, until he realised he didn’t want to stay behind a computer screen. On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, marked annually on 19 August, […]

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āš–ļø Judge Frank Caprio, Beloved for Compassionate Courtroom Moments, Dies at 88

Providence, Rhode Island — August 20, 2025Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court and viral sensation known for his empathetic rulings, has died at the age of 88 following a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing was confirmed in a statement posted to his official Facebook page, which described […]

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ā€˜Africa is poised for progress’ Guterres tells development conference in Japan

ā€œWith the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress,ā€ he told the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. He said the meeting’s theme – Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa – was a reminder that these same strengths can help shape a more […]

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šŸŒ Tokyo Hosts Global Leaders for African Development Summit

Yokohama, Japan — August 20, 2025The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) officially commenced today in Yokohama, Japan, bringing together heads of state, international organizations, and private sector leaders to chart a path forward for Africa’s sustainable development. The three-day summit, co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, the African Union […]

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šŸ’¼ Databricks Secures New Funding Led by Thrive Capital, Eyes $100 Billion Valuation

San Francisco, CA — August 20, 2025Databricks, the data and AI software company, is set to raise a new round of funding led by Thrive Capital that could value the firm at over $100 billion, according to company statements and investor sources. The Series K round marks a significant milestone for the privately held company, […]

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World Humanitarian Day 2025:Ā Aid workers mull record toll of their own

Speaking to UN News from the wartorn enclave to mark World Humanitarian Day, Olga Cherevko from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that exhausted aid workers continue to show up for work ā€œday in and day outā€. Approaching two years since the start of the war in Gaza, Ms. Cherevko emphasized the commitment of […]

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šŸ“° SoftBank Acquires Foxconn’s Ohio Factory for $375 million to Power $500B Stargate AI Initiative

Ohio, USA — August 2025 SoftBank Group has officially acquired a manufacturing facility in Ohio from Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development of AI data centre infrastructure under the ambitious Stargate initiative—a $500 billion joint venture unveiled by former U.S. President Donald Trump. šŸ” Transaction Overview Foxconn Chairman Young […]

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