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Just as the US’s explosive diarrhea situation is starting to improve, there seem to be fresh new food risks to worry about. Jalapeño peppers, eggs, granola, and even dog food are being recalled because of possible contamination with salmonella bacteria.A growing outbreak related to contaminated jalapeños is responsible for 431 illnesses in 32 states, with 57 people requiring hospitalization, according to an August 19 update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency has identified jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors as the source of the outbreak. The company agreed to recall affected produce,…

By Dickson Omobola National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair. Baba-Ahmed described the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a monster eating itself up, saying that despite controlling the National Assembly and having 31 state governors, the President remained uneasy because Nigeria had become worse under his leadership. He spoke on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, where he said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election had demonstrated that the…

A total of 83 Nigerian returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg on Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. He stated that the returnees were accompanied by two officials from the Consulate-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa. He noted that the repatriation was facilitated through the procurement of flight tickets by good-spirited private individuals, whose generous support enabled their safe return to Nigeria. He added that upon arrival, the returnees were received by Haruna Ali-Gombe, the director, African…

Key eventsOver in Leeds, England and Pakistan wade into day two of the Test. Ali Martin was watching yesterday.ShareLast night I heard a radio programme about an amazing young man called Ben West who, after his beloved younger brother Sam took his own life aged 15, started a suicide prevention website called Reasons to Stay. Strangers submit letters for people struggling with their mental health, which are then checked by clinical professionals. Anyone visiting the website gets a new letter, a new message of hope, each time they refresh. It is there for you if you need a helping hand.ShareWeather…

The Seriesly Berlin Project Pitches has selected 18 international projects from the likes of Star Trek: Discovery writer Ted Sullivan and British author Robert Wilson. Participants will take to the stage at the Seriesly Berlin Conference on September 15-16 at the Fotografiska Berlin in a new-look format that divides the projects in three – with the Writers’ Pitch introducing projects at a very early stage and the Co-Production Pitch showcasing more advanced projects. A new Vertical Drama strand has also been added to the program. Among the seven titles contesting The Co-Pro Pitch is Have You Seen Sabine? (working title),…

Four-time F1 World Drivers’ Champion’s new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028 season.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Multiple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030, the team announced, ending speculation over his future in the sport.“Four more years of full send. We are delighted to announce that Max has signed a contract extension with the team until the end of 2030,” Red Bull said on X on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe news…

US President Donald Trump has insisted that his military remains in control of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and suggested this past week that the US might even seek to take charge of the territory.On Tuesday, he also claimed that the strait was open for vessels to pass through, despite Iranian insistence that the waterway was closed for all ships that don’t seek Tehran’s approval before seeking transit, and even though the US itself has a naval blockade in place targeting all Iran-linked ships.At the same time, Trump has threatened to bomb Oman, a US ally that sits across…

Keystone Bank Limited has graduated and inducted 62 young professionals from the 29th Stream of its Banking School Programme into its workforce, following their successful completion of the bank’s flagship capacity-building initiative. The latest cohort of 62 trainees, comprising 34 females and 28 males, successfully completed a four-month intensive training programme at the Keystone Bank Banking School, gaining the technical knowledge, professional competencies and practical experience needed to build successful careers in financial services. The cohort achieved the best overall academic performance in the history of the Keystone Bank Banking School, reflecting the calibre of talent attracted to the programme…

Waymo has opened its next-generation robotaxi to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco — a notable milestone for the Alphabet company as it pushes to expand its fleet with vehicles that are cheaper to build, operate, and maintain. For now, customers in these markets may be matched with the new robotaxi, called the Ojai (pronounced oh-hi) when they hail a ride. Once Waymo has enough Ojais in its fleet, riders will be able to choose between the new vehicle and the older Jaguar I-Pace robotaxi. Waymo has about 300 Ojai robotaxis in its commercial fleet today, according…

Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe’s energy costs.Wildfires are burning, crops are failing and rivers are running dry.Europe is baking under its fifth heatwave of the year. Economists warn extreme heat is becoming an economic risk – hitting output, tourism, food prices, insurance, and public budgets all at once.The bill? An estimated $209bn this year, roughly 1 percent of EU GDP.Dutch bank Triodos says that wipes out almost all the growth the bloc was expected to generate in 2026.And this isn’t happening in isolation.Europe’s economy is already under pressure from higher energy prices…