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As Chris Best, the co-founder and chief executive of Substack put it last week: “It’s getting harder to tell what’s real on the internet.”Announcing a new tool, external designed to let readers on the newsletter platform detect AI-generated writing, Best cited other research that has found up to 40% of writing on social media is now fake or AI-generated.”Platforms that reward fakeness will create a race to the bottom,” Best said.LinkedIn, a social media platform focused on work, introduced a button on its platform this week that allows any user to report if a post or a comment appears to…

President Tinubu. By Luminous Jannamike Less than six months before  Nigerians return to the polls, President Bola Tinubu and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, are already battling over something bigger than votes. It is a fight to define what the election itself should be about; political strength or the government’s ability to protect lives. The exchange lasted barely 24 hours, but it may have offered the clearest glimpse yet into the shape of the 2027 presidential contest. Standing before members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, at the State House, President Bola Tinubu sounded less like a leader reflecting on…

In Nigeria, zobo is more than just a refreshing drink. It is a staple sold on street corners, served at social gatherings, and widely regarded as a healthy beverage. Many also consider it a natural blood tonic due to its nutritional profile. For pregnant women managing nausea, heat, and fatigue, a chilled cup of zobo can be an appealing choice. But is it safe during pregnancy? Health experts state that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to confirm that regular zobo consumption is safe for expectant mothers. Speaking with PT Health Watch, obstetrician and gynaecologist Emmanuel Arekhandia advised pregnant women…

Emily KeoghAug 1, 2026, 03:10 AM ETCloseBased in London, Emily Keogh is ESPN’s women’s soccer correspondent, specializing in the WSL and UWCLMultiple AuthorsBefore FIFA’s highly controversial plan to commercialize the World Cups and its leading competitions was scrapped on Friday night, women’s soccer had been set to become the first battleground in the escalating conflict. After FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plans for his FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) were leaked, prompting widespread condemnation, UEFA had agreed to boycott FIFA competitions — including the 2030 World Cup — but a host of women’s tournaments were up first.It is less than a year…

Both members of Massive Attack have been permanently barred from re-entering Singapore after unfurling a Palestinian flag during the British trip-hop group’s concert in the city-state, according to a joint statement from the Singapore Police Force and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The statement said police investigated both band members for “their actions of support for a political cause and unfurling of a foreign flag” during the show at The Star Theatre on July 29. Following the investigation, and in consultation with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, police administered stern warnings to both men for offences under Section 3 of the…

When it comes to essential fixtures and fittings for bathrooms, the most common are tubs and taps. But now there is a new must-have emerging: a mini fridge.Used to store everything from beauty products to GLP-1 medication, the growing demand reflects a wider trend in how the wellness industry and weight-loss drugs are reshaping homes.Emma Lewis, the marketing manager for Sub-Zero & Wolf, a luxury cooling appliance manufacturer in Essex, said the company had seen a tenfold increase in demand for mini fridges over the past two years.Clients have requested they be installed everywhere from en suites to walk-in wardrobes…

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan extended her impressive record at major championships with a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking after the race, the world record holder reflected on her performance, injury concerns, preparations for the Games and why she is excited by the emergence of a new generation of Nigerian athletes. Excerpts…. Question: You have now won two Commonwealth Games gold medals and a bronze. What has been the secret behind your consistency and longevity at the highest level? Amusan: It’s all been God, hard work, dedication and discipline. I’ve always been…

A boxer has made history for ⁠Tuvalu by winning the tiny Pacific island nation’s first Commonwealth ⁠Games medal without winning a single fight.Twenty-year-old Tarona Taafaki, ⁠one of five entrants in the women’s 75kg category, received a bye to the semi-finals where she lost on an unanimous points decision to India’s Lovlina Borgohain on Friday. At Commonwealth Games, all boxers eliminated in the semis receive bronze medals.“I’m very proud and very glad to be able to represent my country on this big stage,” said Taafaki, one of only eight athletes and paraathletes from her country in Glasgow. “Probably 95% of the…

Africa is fast positioning itself as the world’s next great centre for travel, dialogue and discovery, where ancient cultures, breathtaking destinations and world-changing conversations are converging to redefine the continent’s place on the global stage. That transformation was vividly demonstrated at the World Public Summit at the UN Head office in Addis Ababa. More than 700 government leaders, diplomats, business executives, academics, innovators, journalists, youth leaders and civil society representatives from Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America gathered to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and explore solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Far more than an international conference,…

A growing number of Bluetooth trackers can tap into Apple’s Find My network these days, but none combine that with Apple’s latest ultra wideband (UWB) chip, which powers even better Precision Finding than before. Precision Finding uses on-screen arrows and distance indicators in the Find My app to guide you directly to a misplaced item, while the second-generation AirTag’s upgraded chip and extended Bluetooth range make it faster and more reliable to locate tags, even in multistory homes. You can also use Precision Finding to find lost items on an Apple Watch, provided you have a Series 9 or later.…