Jacksonville sheriff TK Waters told a news conference the shooter “hated Black people. Photos by Bob Self/Florida Times-Union by Don Mooney Sat 27 Aug 2023 2.30 CST Memphis, TN—With the cry for justice and equal rights ringing from the National Mall today in Washington D.C. commemorating the 60th anniversary of […]
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Growing and burying algae in the Sahara is the latest solution for the climate crisis
By Thomas Page, CNN Published 4:36 AM EDT, Fri August 18, 2023 Brilliant Planet’s pilot site in Akhfenir, Morocco, is cultivating microalgae to capture and sequester carbon dioxide. Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been proposed as a necessary step to curb global heating in the 21st century — […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in SA for Brics summit
Xi’s attendance flags importance of the Brics summit that will discuss the expansion of the bloc and reform of global financial institutions 21 AUGUST 2023 – 23:46 HAJRA OMARJEE Support our award-winning journalism.The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. Chinese President Xi […]
Wagner in Africa: the impact of Prighozin’s presumed death
Philipp Sandner Russia’s presence in Africa depends heavily on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military’s role after his apparent death in a plane crash in Russia. News spread on Wednesday evening that a private jet carrying Wagner boss Prighozin had crashed Image: […]
Texan Shines On World Stage
Sha’Carri Richardson, of the United States, spreads her arms as he crosses the line to win the women’s 100 meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos by Don Mooney August 21, 2023 Memphis, TN—Listed as a 5-1 underdog in her […]
The New Frontier Is Here
“A just machine that make big decisions. Programed by fellas with compassion and vision.”Donald Fagen Peter Johnson | Jul 19 2023 – 7:18 am PT Nissan is adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting in 2025, the first Japanese automaker to make the move. Nissan EVs will use Tesla NACS in a first […]
Is Shell Oil An Environmental Friendly Neighbor?
Oil spill from Shell pipeline fouls farms and a river in a long-polluted part of Nigeria By TAIWO ADEBAYO In this grab taken from video, workers stand by a container to collect oil spill waste, in Ogoniland, Nigeria, June 16, 2023. An oil spill at a Shell facility in Nigeria […]
What A Difference A Year Makes
A Year Without Roe: Here Are the Stories of People Denied Abortions This year, facing stringent bans and terrifying health concerns, people fled their home states to get abortions or performed their own. By Carter Sherman June 21, 2023, 8:49am It’s been a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. […]
Our Tragic History That Must Be Taught
A trip to the birthplace of the blues is also a visit to a region soaked in the history of bigotry and the struggle for civil rights. It’s a past that we need to acknowledge and that today’s students need to learn about. OPINION | June 23, 2023 • Jabari Simama […]
Europe Manufacturing EV Ahead Of Chinese Crush
June 15, 2023 05:07 PM UPDATED 14 HOURS AGO Citroen’s sub-25,000 euros EV will take on Chinese rivals in Europe The e-C3 is Citroen’s answer to low-cost EVs that Chinese brands such as MG and BYD are exporting to Europe. PETER SIGAL The current C3 (shown) was launched in 2016 and […]