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CrazySexyCool, an ambitious new musical about the visionary 90s trio TLC at Arena Stage in Washington DC, aspires to make good on its title and then some. Crammed with platinum sing-alongs and tabloid-chronicled plot twists, it follows the legendary girl group – Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins – through more than a decade of success and struggle, resulting in a teeming production that includes piles of era-defining R&B hits, deep racks of vintage Cross Colours T-shirts and a claw-foot bathtub filled with Nikes set aflame. At its most outrageous, CrazySexyCool seems to be testing…

Precious Ugwuzor Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development through its participation at the 5th edition of the Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), held from June 23–25, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.  Hosted by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the summit convened ministers, policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and development partners from across Africa to explore strategies for unlocking the continent’s natural resource potential and accelerating sustainable economic growth. Themed “One Africa, One Resource Vision: Forging a Continental Alliance for Sustainable Development”, AFNIS 2026 provided a…

Military command issues threat a day after Qatari mediators hailed ‘positive progress’ in indirect US-Iranian talks.Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Iran’s military command has threatened ships that attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz using unapproved routes with a “forceful response,” casting new doubt over trade flows in the critical conduit for global energy supplies.Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued the threat on Thursday, a day after Qatari mediators hailed indirect negotiations between US and Iranian officials as making “positive progress” towards a peace deal.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Any failure to comply with and depart from…

Chinese authorities said the man who flew a small plane into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper last week was a 66-year-old who had mental health problems.The statement published on Thursday offered the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual incident that occurred in Beijing’s central business district on the evening of 26 June.Beijing has some of the world’s strictest aviation control policies and planes are rarely seen flying over the capital. Drones and light aircraft are forbidden from flying over the city without permission.Despite this, a small propeller aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the China Citic tower, the headquarters…

Humanoid robots are on display at the booth of U.S. chipmaker Nvidia during the 4th Supply Chain Expo in China.Johannes Neudecker | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesChipmaker Nvidia says it is entering revenue-sharing agreements with fast-growing start-ups, in a move which will see customers swap access to compute power for a slice of future profits.The artificial intelligence chip leader says its new partnership program, announced Thursday, offers fast-growing AI startups token credits to power their development. Cloud-based AI firms, model builders and other enterprises will share both product and cloud revenue with Nvidia, which is positioning itself as an intermediary…

Every startup has a moment that changes everything. For some, it’s landing their first customer. For others, it’s closing their first funding round. For a select few, it starts with one pitch. If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone. Who should apply? If you’re an early-stage startup in Australia or New Zealand, this opportunity was built for you. We’re looking for founders who are: Pre-seed to Series A. Building a real product with early traction. Solving meaningful problems with innovative technology.…

• Promises to carry opposition leaders along in act of governance Deji Elumoye in Abuja Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has projected that the state would deliver between 600,000 and 700,000 votes for President BolaTinubu during the January, 2027 general election He expressed confidence that the target was achievable following the growing electoral support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Speaking with newsmen yesterday at the State House after meeting Tinubu, Oyebanji, said the steady rise in the party’s electoral performance since 2022 showed that the president’s re-election prospects in Ekiti were “very bright.” The governor,…

Nature, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02034-1A particle detected at the South Pole was born in a galaxy that churned out stars when the Universe was young.

Veteran broadcast sports journalist Ralph Chidozie George has been re-elected to the executive board of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) for another four-year term. Mr George, a football commentator with SuperSport TV, secured a fresh mandate for the 2026–2030 tenure during the ANSFA Elective Congress held this week at the East End Hotel in Awka. He was first elected to the board in 2020. However, his initial four-year tenure officially commenced in July 2022, following the Nigeria Football Federation’s recognition of the board led by Chikelue Iloenyosi. Mr George, a former chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria…

Prime Video’s Elle took a moment during season one for a special dedication to the late James Van Der Beek. The actor died in February after his battle with colorectal cancer, months before the Legally Blonde prequel series’ premiere in July. He was 48. In Elle, Van Der Beek played Dean Wilson, the school district superintendent who was also running for mayor. (Spoiler Alert!) After befriending Elle’s mother, Eva Woods (June Diane Raphael), who helps him with his campaign, Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) ultimately exposes his extortion scheme with Principal Anderson (Matt Oberg), leading to his arrest towards the end of…