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Steve Goodale isn’t used to attention like this. It’s not that he’s unfamiliar with being on camera: His YouTube Channel, Swimming Pool Steve, has amassed nearly 91,000 subscribers covering topics like how to bond concrete and clean a used hot tub.But the saga of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which an algae bloom turned green following a renovation that President Donald Trump’s administration claimed would make the pool “American flag blue” in time for the US’s 250th birthday celebrations, has left people searching for answers about what the heck is going on.The mystery has only deepened as chunks of the…

The Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution instructing President Trump to end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization to continue it, delivering the most significant bipartisan rebuke yet of the conflict.The resolution does not have the force of law and is therefore unlikely to compel an immediate change in policy. But the 50-to-48 vote — in which four Republicans joined Democrats in favor — marked a striking break by the G.O.P.-led Congress with a president who has faced little resistance from his party on any topic, particularly matters of war and national security.It came as Republicans in Congress…

Nigeria’s sports authorities have agreed in principle on a new contract for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, while also handing the Malian tactician the additional responsibility of managing the national Under-23 team as part of a long-term football development strategy. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja. Those in attendance included NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and Chelle himself. Speaking after the meeting, Mr Dikko disclosed that discussions on…

Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and, as he does in just about all of his speeches, railed about supposed rigged elections. The president was particularly interested in what happened earlier this month in California, where Republican Spencer Pratt failed to advance to the runoff in Los Angeles’ mayoral race. “Hey, did they screw the kid Pratt? He’s leading and all of a sudden he’s lost,” Trump wondered before detailing how Pratt fell out of contention as the state counted votes following Election Day. “I said, they rigged the election.” Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate…

Ogun State has secured a fresh $250 million investment in its agricultural sector as Pure Dairy Herds, a specialised cattle and milk production company, unveiled plans to establish one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in the state. The company’s representative, Mr Farouk Gumel, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Gumel said the firm is partnering with international experts to develop a world-class dairy farm aimed at boosting local milk production and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. He revealed that the company has already completed the…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said Nigeria’s youthful population remains its greatest asset, assuring foreign investors of a tech-savvy workforce ready to compete and thrive in the global economy. Tinubu gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from Mastercard, led by its Global Chief Executive Officer, Michael Miebach, at the State House, Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. The president welcomed Mastercard’s proposal to train five million businesses and equip them with digital skills, describing the initiative as timely and beneficial to Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda. He said…

The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors who have been stranded in the Gulf because of the US-Israel war against Iran.IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez said the “large-scale operation” would be carried out in cooperation with Iran, Oman, the US, other coastal states in the region and the maritime industry. “We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations,” he added.An interim deal was signed last week to end the conflict, but both the US and Iran continue to clash on details of…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem have called for a stronger focus on locally developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, inclusive innovation, and reliable infrastructure as critical foundations for Africa’s digital future. The call was made at the 2026 Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITESA), themed ‘Engineering Africa’s Future: Innovation, Infrastructure and Inclusive Technology,’ which brought together technology leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry experts. Experts noted that Africa’s technology future will depend on building solutions rooted in local realities, supported by strong infrastructure, and driven by inclusive participation. Speaking at the event, Niyi Yusuf, chairman of the…

Available for over a yearShiona McCallum visits a huge technology show in Paris. There, she finds some of the latest kit that could be in your home or workplace before too long. And we’re talking about data centres. They are central to our modern online lives. But not everyone thinks they are great. Shiona speaks to the head of a big global data centre company about some of the challenges facing the industry. Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: Shiona McCallum tries on some wearable tech at VivaTech in Paris. Credit: BBC)Programme WebsiteShow less

Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in a fortnight amid indications he has already secured around a billion pounds more than his predecessor, John Healey.Haggling between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury is continuing – while a source in Andy Burnham’s team said he was happy for a final deal to be concluded while Keir Starmer serves out his last days as prime minister.Jarvis, speaking at a military thinktank conference, said: “I’ve had 12 days, but I’ve made the most of all of them, and…