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The move comes after anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a public spat with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro over Kennedy’s anti-vaccine rhetoric. Kennedy then shared measles misinformation on social media amid news of the deaths, then suggested without evidence that the state may have “fabricated” the deaths and that the governor announced them with “giddy delight.” State health officials initially refused to release information about the two people who died, including their ages, citing privacy concerns. But news has since trickled out that one of the people who died was a newborn and, according to reporting Tuesday…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted ally, patriot and valued partner in governance. Tinubu ​‌‍‍‍‍??‌‍‌​‌​‍​?‌​conveyed the felicitation in a statement personally issued by him on Tuesday in Abuja, hailing Shettima’s life of service, commitment and sacrifice to Nigeria. “Today, I warmly congratulate Vice-President Kashim Shettima, my brother and partner in steering the ship of our state, on his 60th birthday on September 2.” “Kashim is not just a trusted ally or a valued colleague, but also a patriot whose life has been defined by service, commitment and sacrifice for…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has suffered a hamstring injury, Spanish La Liga side Valencia have confirmed. The Nigeria international sustained the injury during Valencia’s match against RC Deportivo de La Coruña after scoring in his side’s 3-1 win last Sunday. Following medical examinations, Valencia confirmed that Umar has suffered an injury to his right hamstring and will now begin a rehabilitation programme as he works his way back to full fitness. “Following medical examinations, it has been confirmed that Sadiq Umar has suffered an injury to his right hamstring, sustained during last Sunday’s match against RC Deportivo de La…

Two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen has warned that Formula 1 teams risk ‘being crucified’ by the sport’s fans if they implement team orders in an attempt to influence this year’s title battle.Kimi Antonelli leads his Mercedes team-mate George Russell and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by 59 points at the top of the standings, with McLaren’s Lando Norris 83 points back in fourth after belatedly igniting his title defence with victories at the last two races. With 11 rounds remaining, Hamilton is 28 points clear of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, while Norris has moved 55 points ahead of his McLaren team-mate…

“A little bit of hunger is good for you,” says Serge Pizzorno. “Keeps you going.”The Kasabian frontman is describing a typical day in his home recording studio. Snacks and phones are banned, but he might screen a film in the background (typically something by David Lynch) while he tinkers with his vast array of synths and guitars.”No distractions, four or five hours a day. I like to work fast. “I even cut out the lunch break.”It’s a big change from Kasabian’s early days, where he’d “live the French poet life”, staying up for three days straight, seeking inspiration at the…

The Paps of Jura disappear into the mist as I pedal along the shores of Loch Indaal, and the rain cloud I’ve been racing finally catches up. I stash my hire bike at Port Charlotte youth hostel, quickly change and make it to Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen just before the downpour.I’m soon warmed, by the welcome then by a bowl of creamy fish chowder. “We’ve plenty of fresh seafood just in,” is all the temptation I need to order the seafood plate. It’s a bowl for one, but a hungry one, and soon I’m picking and cracking my way through piles…

No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown but it is expected to be held in November.Published On 2 Sep 20262 Sep 2026Former world heavyweight champion Tyson ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited heavyweight boxing showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua will take place at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.No exact date has been set for the Joshua vs Fury fight — one of the biggest in British boxing history — although it is expected to be held in November after both signed a contract with Turki Alalshikh, Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman.Recommended Stories…

For a Nigerian student, a scholarship can mean more than money. It can mean staying in school when a family is struggling to pay fees. It can mean being able to concentrate on lectures instead of worrying about how the next semester will be funded. For some families, it can be the difference between a young person completing a degree and having to put education on hold. What started as a long-term commitment to students across 20 tertiary institutions is now taking another step forward. With the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miva Open University, the…

BP on Wednesday formally appointed Ian Tyler as chair after the surprise dismissal of his predecessor Albert Manifold contributed to leadership upheaval at the oil major.Tyler joined the company’s Board as a non-executive director in April last year and was appointed interim chair on May 26.”Ian brings significant experience providing challenge and support to executive teams, while maintaining strong governance and oversight on behalf of shareholders,” Dame Amanda Blanc, BP’s senior independent director, said Wednesday.The company also announced that Blanc will not stand for re-election at the 2027 annual general meeting and will step down from the board once a…

The CEO of a flying car company backed by Larry Page has left the company. Ken Karklin, who was Pivotal’s CEO for more than four years, left the role this week, according to a press release. Pivotal said Karklin is “pursuing new endeavors” but didn’t offer any other information about the executive’s departure from the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm. “Leading Pivotal has been the privilege of my career. Together, we’ve moved beyond the promise of light eVTOL and proved it out in practice,” Karklin said in a statement. “This industry has moved past prototypes and press releases;…