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How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023, changed the course of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid Ahmed reveals the inside story of how the US administration never wavered in its support of Israel and planted roots for the return of Donald Trump.In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed (@AkbarSAhmed), journalist and author of Crossing the Red LineEpisode credits:This episode…

Assures FG committed to reducing bottlenecks in doing business By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said yesterday the Federal Government must keep engagement with the business sector openly. According to him, any government that ignores employers cannot fully understand the economy. Consequently, he said the federal government remained committed to reducing bottlenecks and digitising government processes, so that reforms announced in Abuja were experienced by businesses in Lagos, Kano, Aba and every part of the country without delay. Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Employers’ Summit in Abuja, the vice president, who was represented by  former Minister of the…

The eastern US is the latest place to be hit with intense heat as the world plays a game of hot potato.In the coming days, New York is expected to see temperatures rise to near 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), but with humidity, it could feel more like 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). Temperatures in other cities ranging from Detroit to Washington, DC, to Boston will see temperatures 20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal as the holiday weekend approaches.The temperatures won’t be as high as they are in Phoenix. But this isn’t a dry heat; coupled with the humidity,…

‘Operation Kosaye’, a coordinated security initiative driven by the NSA and IGP, is commendable, writes  ADEDAMOLA OGUNYEMI Nigeria’s security crisis has evolved into one of the gravest challenges confronting the nation since after the civil war ended in 1970. What began two decades ago as an extremist religious uprising in Borno State under the dreaded Boko Haram sect has, over the years, metastasized into a frightening web of insecurity. Today, the country contends with insurgency, terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and a growing network of violent criminal groups operating across virtually every geopolitical zone. Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of…

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has hardly been out of the news since April when President Trump vowed to have it renovated, and painted ‘American flag blue’ by 4 July. Despite the pool being stripped, cleaned, coated and refilled, within days the algae that has plagued it for decades was back. To find out why these blooms happen, what makes them so difficult to tackle and what Trump could try next, Ian Sample hears from co-host Madeleine Finlay, and from Dr Linda May, a freshwater ecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.

In-play, in-picture adverts will not be part of ITV’s coverage of the Nations Championship in July, but the 20-second slots, shown before a scrum, are set to return for the November Tests and next year’s Six Nations.The abundance of opportunities elsewhere on ITV’s schedule in July, with an expanded 48-team football World Cup dominating the airwaves, means advertisers’ spending has been directed elsewhere.During their debut at this year’s Six Nations, the scrum slots, one of which was available per half, were bought up by blue-chip companies such as Samsung and Virgin Atlantic.During the segments, audio from the stadium dipped, the…

By Ayo Onikoyi The Yoruba movie industry has lost one of its respected veterans following the death of actor and cleric Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known by his screen name, Elegbeje Ado. Adeshina reportedly passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 66. News of his demise was confirmed by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi, sparking an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans and admirers who remembered his immense contribution to Yoruba-language cinema. Widely admired for his commanding use of the Yoruba language and his compelling performances in traditional and historical films, Adeshina became a household name through…

Caroline Hirons started her career working at the Aveda counter in Harvey Nichols before launching her successful skincare blog in 2010, which has since amassed more than 160m views.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Her debut book, Skincare, was a Sunday Times bestseller. Caroline launched her skincare app, Skin Rocks, and her skincare brand of the same name in 2022.What’s the last treat you bought for yourself?A Hisense tumble dryer – cheaper than all the others and the best I’ve ever had. Fact.Hisense 3S Series DH3S802BT2 tumble dryer£379…

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 • Jeff Caplan : Contact UTA project will build a research-based microcredential informed by educators’ classroom experiences. (Adobe Stock) The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA’s Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future innovations and more competitive proposals for external funding from federal agencies and nonprofit foundations. In our research series, we highlight six of…

No fewer than 37 children are reportedly still missing following an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. PUNCH Online on Monday reports that terrorists attacked the school at about 9 a.m. while candidates were writing the National Examinations Council examination, killing two teachers and abducting an unspecified number of students. In interviews with our correspondent on Tuesday, parents said the state government had opened a register for families to report missing persons. A parent, Mbula Bura, whose 19-year-old daughter was abducted, said 37 names had been registered as missing.…