Author: Solomon Alaka

EPA Cuts $20 Billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Grants, Citing Concerns Over Mismanagement

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, has canceled $20 billion in grants previously awarded under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a program created to advance clean energy and reduce emissions in disadvantaged communities. The termination affects grants for initiatives like the National Clean Investment Fund, which aimed to distribute […]

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Jewish Activists Stage Protest at Trump Tower Demanding Release of Mahmoud Khalil

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In a bold protest inside Trump Tower on Thursday, about 100 demonstrators, including Jewish elders, Holocaust survivors’ descendants, and students, were arrested during a sit-in organized by Jewish Voice for Peace. The protest called for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, who remains detained under controversial circumstances. The […]

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Oklahoma Wildfires Destroy Nearly 300 Structures, Injure 112 People

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A devastating wildfire outbreak swept across Oklahoma on March 14-15, 2025, destroying nearly 300 structures and injuring 112 people. The fires, fueled by intense winds reaching 120 km/h (75 mph), ravaged about 170,000 acres (68,800 hectares) of land. Among the worst-hit areas was Logan County, where 50 homes were lost. The Oklahoma State Department of […]

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Rights probe alleges sexual violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces used as ‘method of war’

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“Israel has increasingly employed sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians as part of a broader effort to undermine their right to self-determination,” maintained Chris Sidoti from the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). ‘Increasingly used’ Speaking in Geneva, the human rights lawyer said that “the frequency, prevalence and severity […]

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Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation Partner to Launch UK’s First Zero-Emission Air Taxi Service

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In a major leap toward transforming urban transportation, Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce the UK’s first zero-emission air taxi service. Announced on March 15, 2025, the service aims to revolutionize travel between major cities with fast, eco-friendly flights. Joby’s all-electric air taxis will connect key Virgin Atlantic hubs, including London Heathrow […]

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US Cuts Funding, Puts Over 1,300 Voice of America Staff on Leave After Presidential Order

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Over 1,300 employees of Voice of America (VOA) were placed on leave on Saturday, following President Donald Trump’s decision to overhaul the media outlet’s parent company. This move comes after Trump ordered significant cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), VOA’s governing body, which also led to the termination of funding for two […]

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Tragedy Strikes North Macedonia as Nightclub Fire Resulted in 51 Dead and Over 100 Injured

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A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning at the ‘Pulse’ nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100 others. The blaze, reportedly ignited by pyrotechnic devices used during a concert, quickly spread through the venue. Interior Minister Pance Toskovski confirmed that sparks from the devices set the ceiling alight, […]

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CBA Expands Partnership with US$61.5 billion Valued AI Firm Anthropic to Enhance Fraud Prevention and Customer Service

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has significantly increased its investment and strengthened its partnership with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company valued at US$61.5 billion (A$97.6 billion). While the bank has not disclosed the exact amount of its investment, the move aims to bolster CBA’s efforts in fraud prevention and improve customer service […]

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Granted Temporary Leave as French Criminal Investigation is Ongoing

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French authorities have temporarily lifted restrictions on Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO of Telegram, amid an ongoing investigation into criminal activity on the messaging platform. According to a report by AFP on Saturday, Durov has been allowed to leave France as part of a loosening of his obligations related to the probe. The investigation centers […]

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At Least 17 Reported Dead as Deadly Storms Sweep Through the US, Leaving Devastation in it’s Wake

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At least 17 people have been confirmed dead as severe winds and a powerful storm system ravaged parts of the United States over the weekend. The storm, which grew in intensity as it moved into the Mississippi Valley and the Deep South on Saturday, left a trail of destruction, with numerous homes destroyed and widespread […]

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