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With the Big Bang Theory spin-off machine operating in full force after nearly 20 years, series co-creator Chuck Lorre explained the choice behind the franchise’s latest lead. While discussing Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, premiering Thursday at 9pm ET on HBO Max, Lorre explained that the titular comic book store owner was “the absolute worst choice” for the offshoot as he was a minor character that nobody would expect to step up and save the world. “He was the absolute worst choice to be the hero of this story, which made him the perfect choice,” Lorre told People. “And…

Beyond roads, bridges and other signature projects, the ongoing infrastructure renewal in the Federal Capital Territory is also extending to institutions that shape Nigeria’s future. Among them is the Nigerian Law School, where extensive rehabilitation and modernisation projects are redefining the learning environment for aspiring legal practitioners. In this report, Raheem Akingbolu examines how the infrastructure drive spearheaded by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, is transforming the nation’s foremost institution for legal education ‎ ‎There are moments in the life of an institution when new buildings represent far more than bricks, mortar and concrete. They become symbols of renewed purpose, fresh…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against critics who may be concerned about Saudi Arabia’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon in the future.”The US is not going to reach any agreement with any country in the world that leads to the risk of proliferation,” Rubio told reporters while travelling in the Philippines. Several Democrats who voiced opposition to the deal noted that during his time as a senator, Rubio had endorsed a law – the “No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act” – which required Congress to sign off on a nuclear deal with the Saudis. Massachusetts…

The VLCC Mobassa B (previously named Front Forth), one of the two tankers which the UAE defence ministry said was struck by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 18, 2024, in this picture obtained by Reuters on July 14, 2026.Edwin van Werd | via ReutersOil prices rose Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a further escalation in the conflict that has already disrupted crude supplies.Brent crude futures for September delivery gained 2% to $95.99…

For years, Microsoft has leaned heavily into extensive backward compatibility across multiple generations of Xbox hardware as a major selling point for its consoles. Today, that effort expands past the console ecosystem, making select original Xbox titles officially playable (and purchasable) on Windows PCs for the first time. The appropriately and bluntly named “Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC” program kicks off today with compatibility for BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. PC players can download each title for $10, but those with Xbox Game Pass subscriptions or existing digital…

Former defence minister Al Carns says he has turned down an offer to serve in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government.Carns followed John Healey, then defence secretary, in resigning from former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government last month in a row over planned military funding, which both men said was not high enough.At the time, Sir Keir replaced Healey with Dan Jarvis, increased funding for the long-delayed defence investment plan (Dip) by a little but notably left a £4.7bn funding gap.Now Carns says he has been offered a ministerial role by the chief whip, Anneliese Midgely, but declined because he…

It is not the first time the Environment Agency’s enforcement regime has been called into question. In 2024, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), an independent public body, ruled that the EA was not applying legislation properly as to when sewage could be legally discharged. It said the EA was allowing water companies to spill in “normal” weather rather than “exceptional circumstances” – as the law states.In light of the OEP report the EA issued new guidance last year, external making it clear that spills should not take place during normal weather.But in an email exchange with the BBC the…

Victoria Monét is officially entering a new era. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has announced her sophomore album, Frequency of Love, which will arrive on Oct. 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records.                              She also shared the lead single, “Reach Out,” produced by frequent collaborators Kaytranada and D’Mile. The accompanying Dave Meyers-directed video features choreography by Sean Bankhead. The visual follows the singer as she performs in an all-black ensemble, leading an army of backup dancers on a journey to send a message to a long-term love interest. “I am so thankful to everyone who was a part of this piece of art!! I couldn’t…

NewsFeedFor decades, neo-Nazis and far-right extremists flocked to the Austrian home where Adolf Hitler was born to glorify the Nazi leader. Now, the building has been transformed into a police station following a $22.8-million renovation.Published On 22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has commissioned the Cassava/Gari Processing Centre in Batsari Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to agricultural value addition and economic development. Governor Radda named the facility Abba Sayyadi Ruma Cassava/Gari Processing Centre in honour of the late former Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, Dr Abba Sayyadi Ruma. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Radda described the project as another fulfilment of his administration’s promise to improve the lives of citizens through practical and sustainable development initiatives. “Today is a celebration of vision. It is the fulfilment of a promise. It is another…