Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday, greeted by singing, dancing and armed guards after setting a new world record for the longest chess marathon in New York City last week. “I feel really proud of this moment,…
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Airline passengers will now get automatic cash refunds when their flights are canceled or significantly delayed under new rules announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This is a big day for America’s flying public,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at a…
Millions more Americans could soon qualify for overtime pay, thanks to a new rule announced by the Biden-Harris administration. The rule raises the salary threshold for overtime eligibility, meaning lower-paid workers could get paid more fairly for their extra hours. Starting July…
Enoh T. Ebong, the head of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency visits Kenya week to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and advance other key development projects. During her visit which started from April 21, Ebong will participate in the American Chamber…
By Thalia Beaty | The Associated Press Lana Vierra misses the swing set at her Lahaina home, which was reduced to ashes in the wildfires that swept through her community last summer. “Multiple generations went through there playing in my front yard,” she said.…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed plans for the UK’s first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10-12 weeks. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Sunak emphasized the government’s readiness for upcoming flights, despite potential challenges. “We’ve put an airfield…
The US House of Representatives passed a bill concerning TikTok, tying it to aid for Israel and Ukraine. If signed, TikTok has 270 days to find a new owner. The House lawmakers voted 360-58 for the bill, which could change TikTok’s future…
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, clocking over 58 hours of continuous play in Times Square. Surrounded by a cheering crowd, he surpassed the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, aiming…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
Apple announced on Friday that it removed WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram from the App Store in China. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered this action due to national security concerns, as stated by Apple. “We are obligated to follow the laws…
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