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For the first time since April, Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram directly addressing her mother’s kidnappers. “I’m coming on today with a very specific message. It has been months since our mom was taken from us. Our family is in agony. We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about our situation has changed,” the “Today” host said. Her mom, Nancy, went missing in February and has yet to be found. “We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her. We will always ache for her and feel that hole in…

Name: Roster dating.Age: The term seems to be about a decade old; the practice is much older.Appearance: Hectic.What is it? It’s dating more than one person at a time.You mean what we used to call cheating? No, more like what we used to call playing the field.If it’s not new, why are we talking about it? Because gen Z have cottoned on to it.Them again. I’m afraid so.Let me guess: have they taken a messy arrangement born of indecision, insecurity and poor scheduling, and recast it as something intentional? Intentional and growth-enhancing.How so? Because roster dating is, at its core,…

NewsFeedAn Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers. The protests, which led to the education minister’s resignation, have sparked accusations of excessive police force.Published On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The future of payments might be closer than we think. Ten years ago, opening a bank account on your phone, getting instant payments, or buying goods without cash in remote areas seemed out of reach. Now these are everyday experiences for millions of Africans. What comes next could be even more transformative. We are moving into a time when payments will become less visible, not because they matter less but because they will be woven more deeply into our daily lives, work, and business. Soon payments will go beyond simple transactions and act as a hidden link between commerce, technology,…

Staying out of trouble In a “best practices” document published by the Authors Guild, the professional organization urges writers to “respect your fellow authors and do not use generative AI to purposely copy or mimic the unique styles, voices, or other distinctive attributes of other writers’ works in ways that harm the value of their works or attempt to profit from them. Apart from the ethical issues, mimicking a fellow writer’s unique voice or style could subject you to claims of unfair competition or copyright infringement.” LLMs’ penchant for style mimicry has led to some prominent public issues in the…

Mr Olatunji Ifabiyi, the spokesperson for the Ondo State House of Assembly, says the Assembly will not hold plenary until the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, resigns. Ifabiyi, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Akure, reiterated that the majority of the lawmakers were in support of the Speaker’s removal. The Assembly has been in crisis following a call for the Speaker’s resignation for the alleged unilateral reordering of the Ondo State Oil Producing Development Commission (OSOPADEC) 2025 budget of N9.2 billion. NAN reports that 21 of the 26 members of the Assembly had signed a…

Science as we know it is under threat from rapid developments in artificial intelligence. Generative AI is fuelling a rise in submissions of low-quality research papers written with the help of chatbots. And technology companies control the most powerful models. With investments in AI for science accelerating, it might not be long until tech firms effectively shape the questions that researchers ask.Why mathematics is set to be revolutionized by AIMathematics is particularly affected, because the discipline lies at the heart of AI systems. The work of many maths researchers also spills into ethical territory. AI models can be used for…

On Friday, the Scottish Premiership kicks off its 2026-27 season. The following Friday, the Dutch Eredivisie begins anew, and England’s Carabao Cup sets off on its ponderous journey. The various European club competitions have already begun their qualifying rounds – and did so on 7 July, in the case of the Champions and Conference Leagues. Liga MX is two rounds into its Apertura season; Major League Soccer resumed its regular season on 16 July. Other soccer is available elsewhere and at other times.It has been only a week since the World Cup ended.The sense of relentlessness that soccer impels is…

The much-anticipated 11th season of Big Brother Naija officially premiered Sunday night as 24 housemates from across Nigeria entered Biggie’s House, marking the start of what promises to be another compelling chapter of Africa’s biggest reality television show. The 24 housemates, 12 females and 12 males, drawn from diverse backgrounds, bring with them distinct personalities and strategies into this year’s edition, themed “Show ya sef”. Over the coming weeks, they will navigate Biggie’s challenges, nominations and evictions as they compete for the grand prize of ₦160 million and the coveted title of Big Brother Naija Season 11 winner. Fans can…

Sometimes, a country confronts scandals that appear disconnected: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and questions of legality or accountability elsewhere. Each controversy briefly dominates attention before the next takes its place. Yet beneath the shifting headlines, a deeper pattern may be emerging. Nigeria may be living through such a moment. Recent debate has centred on alleged corruption, extortion, torture and degrading treatment in correctional centres; concerns that constituency projects are distorting the federal budget; controversy surrounding the purported “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council;” and the reported death of a nurse at the residence of the Minister of Works,…