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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University, Bokkos chapter, has embarked on a total and indefinite strike after accusing the university management of failing to address a six-point charter of demands. The union announced the industrial action on Wednesday following a congress meeting, after a 14-day ultimatum issued to the administration on August 11 lapsed without resolution. Vincent Choji, the union’s chairperson, and Lomka Kopdiya, the secretary, made this known in a statement signed by both leaders, stating that the decision followed approval from ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC). “Congress is convinced that the substance of our…

Just a couple of years ago, hearing the term “data center” wouldn’t have struck a nerve with most Americans. Now, mention the noisy oversized warehouses and you’ll spark a fierce debate. The infrastructure powering the AI industry is at the heart of heated discussions of politics, business, and the environment, and in the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, backlash to data centers has proven to be an issue activating Americans across the political spectrum. We’re excited to answer all your questions about data centers at WIRED’s next livestream AMA on September 10 at 12pm ET / 9am…

Russia threatens to strike UK military sites over its help with supplying weapons technology to UkraineRussia has warned the UK and France that they were “playing with fire” ‌by supplying missile technology to Ukraine, saying Moscow would retaliate by striking British military sites in Ukraine and elsewhere, according to Russian media.Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson, ​Maria Zakharova, said Russia would respond to Ukrainian strikes using British weapons by hitting any British military facilities in Ukraine and beyond, Russia’s state-owned Tass news agency reported.It came after Andy Burnham announced earlier this week that the UK government will release the blueprints for British-made…

Curcumin, the natural compound responsible for turmeric’s vivid yellow color, is widely studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. New research in rats suggests it may also help protect blood vessels from damage linked to diabetes. The findings were presented at the 2026 American Physiology Summit in Minneapolis. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS). “Curcumin acts as more than a simple compound found in a spice or an antioxidant. It not only helps to improve blood sugar levels but also reduces inflammation, restores cellular responses, and preserves both structure and function of the…

Alpine have re-signed Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season.The move comes midway through a campaign in which the 23-year-old Argentine secured a career-best sixth-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix.Colapinto will continue alongside Alpine’s lead driver, Frenchman Pierre Gasly, next year.Alpine executive director Flavio Briatore said: “We have seen Franco truly grow into a great driver this year.”His results in Miami [where he was seventh] and Montreal especially confirmed what I already knew – that Franco belongs in F1 and he belongs at this team. Having consistency is important. “We are now settled from a driver point of view and,…

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)As Dr Frank-N-Furter, the gender-nonconforming alien mad scientist who presides over Richard O’Brien’s glam rock musical, admits two innocents to his gothic castle and induces them into all sorts of delicious naughtiness, Curry is so thrillingly liberated as to seem a menace. An irresistibly appealing menace. Apparently able to arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once, Curry wraps his mouth around the double-entendres and belts out the lyrics with lip-smacking relish, and fully fleshes out this avatar of sexual confidence. The film earned one of the original cult fandoms,…

Although I’m un peu fatiguée of chocolates in bonbon shape with coloured cocoa-butter splashes atop, I appreciate this is the way many chocolates truffles are made. Overcoming that prejudice, I tucked into a box of Scoff chocolates. They were beautifully fresh tasting – they are made in batches throughout the year and the latest batch has just been let loose. I liked every one of the nine flavours I tested, from lemon to malted milk. But the ingredient list is long and a bit mainstream; a cleaner, more artisan approach and this would be a winning brand.Scoff chocolates: truffles for…

The Australian government is urgently seeking information on the welfare of at least 35 Australians missing in Nepal, after a catastrophic flash flood swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region.Assistant minister for foreign affairs, Matt Thistlethwaite, said on Thursday evening that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) was “working around the clock” to verify the status of the missing Australians. The figure is based on reports from the Nepali Tourism Board and officials on the ground.Thistlethwaite confirmed Dfat staff were operating from the post in Kathmandu, and that the government would send a crisis response team to the affected…

An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month’s Berlin Marathon, he confirmed.Published On 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026World record holder Sebastian Sawe, the first man to break the mythical two-hour barrier in marathons, has pulled out of this month’s Berlin Marathon because of injury, he announced.The Berlin race, which will take place on September 27, was due to be Sawe’s first outing since April when he broke the two-hour barrier with a run of 1:59:30 to win the London Marathon.“It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that I am forced to withdraw…

A Best Buy logo sign is seen in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on July 29, 2026. Marcin Golba | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBest Buy on Thursday reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook as the company’s recovery showed more signs of taking hold. The consumer electronics retailer said it saw comparable sales growth of 4.1% during the second quarter, compared to its previous outlook of just 1%, and saw a “higher-than-expected” adjusted operating income rate. Best Buy said it drove growth across all of its major categories, with a surge in computing contributing to that strength.Best Buy…