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After 53 years of its existence, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is to undergo a raft of operational, administrative and identity reforms, with the decision taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting last Monday. In a statement he personally signed on the policy shift, President Bola Tinubu said this is part of “creating meaningful opportunities for young Nigerians,” as part of his campaign promise to them. The NYSC scheme, established in 1973 by the General Yakubu Gowon administration as a post-civil war mechanism for healing the wounds of the 1967-1970 fratricidal conflict, has been fostering national unity, integration and…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him during a 20-minute interview whether he would “shag, marry or date” Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman or entertainer Rhonda Burchmore.After initially trying to avoid the question, Albanese said “Oh, Kylie, clearly”. He was quickly met by a wave of backlash, with one MP calling his remarks “entirely inappropriate”, and another adding that they were “disrepectful to women… and demean the office of…

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 05: A Hyundai robot performs at half time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Maddie Meyer – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesThe Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions. The company brought Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas onto the field during halftime of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match on Sunday won by Norway to 2-1…

Baking sourdough bread is inherently old-fashioned, relying on natural fermentation and wild yeast instead of the simple, predictable commercial stuff. So it might sound anathema to bring a gadget into the mix.The trick to the Sourdough Sidekick — backed and branded by King Arthur flour — is that it promises to automate the boring bit of sourdough baking: starter management. It feeds your starter flour and water on a set schedule, ready for exactly when you want to bake, leaving you to focus on kneading, shaping, and the actual baking.Like any single-purpose kitchen gadget, you’ll have to be confident you’ll…

England hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach the 2026 quarterfinals.Published On 6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Jude Bellingham’s double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at their Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals.Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as the Three Lions overcame Jarell Quansah’s red card, high altitude, and a fervent home support on Sunday to keep their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listEngland have relied on Bellingham…

Best hitter matchups for this week include the Padres, Giants and Brewers Jul 5, 2026 at 11:32 pm ET • 1 min read Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire. All information is up to date as of late Sunday.Sleeper hitters for Week 16 (July 6-12) Best hitter matchups for Week 161.…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. On July 5, Mexico and England will go head to head at Estadio Azteca — known as Mexico City Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — in the second knockout stage of the tournament. Initially scheduled for 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, due to weather, the single-elimination Round of 16 match has been pushed by an hour to 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Broadcast on Fox, it can be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries…

Space agency says Queensland space balls ‘consistent with debris from foreign rocket body’Graham ReadfearnThe Australian Space Agency says it has identified the “likely source” of the six so-called space balls that were found washed up on Queensland beaches in recent days. The agency said in a statement: double quotation markThe recovered objects appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle. The Agency has identified the likely source. The objects’ location and characteristics are consistent with debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere from orbit. The Agency is continuing to engage with international authorities to…

Forrest Beach Takeaway owner Lisa Scobie said the local community was curious to know their origin.”It’s very quiet, not a lot happens here. So having a lot of extra activity… that definitely created a little bit of excitement,” she told public broadcaster ABC.According to the ASA’s latest statement, “the objects’ location and characteristics are consistent with debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere from orbit”.It is not the first time that such mysterious objects have been spotted on Australia’s shoreline.In 2023, India confirmed that a giant metal dome that washed up on a Western Australian beach…