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‘Extraordinary’ discovery that could be the key to curing cancer
Natural immunity to COVID-19 could be the key to curing cancer, according to a team of Australian researchers. Researchers at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and University of Melbourne have found a way to use T cells, found in white blood cells, to their advantage. T cells are a naturally occurring type of white blood cell, which help build immunity to viruses inside the body….
Presidential election: Court sends two PDP chieftains to prison over N142m bribe scam
Two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bauchi State, Aminu Umar Gadiya and Saleh Hussaini Gamawa have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Bauchi and sentenced to two years imprisonment for offences that bordered on conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of N142, 460,000.00. Justice Hassan Dikko convicted Gamawa and Gadiya on March 2, while ruling on the 2-count charge brought…
Major update in Caroline Crouch murder as killer husband’s family LOSE shameless bid to win custody of couple’s daughter
THE parents of Caroline Crouch’s killer husband have lost their bid to win custody of the couple’s daughter. Babis Anagnostopoulos, 34, was jailed for life for murdering the Brit mum, 20, in front of their baby at their home in Glyka Nera, Greece, in May 2021. Caroline Crouch and her killer Babis Anagnostopoulos with their daughter, Lydia Caroline was strangled by Babis Anagnostopoulos in May 2021 AP Babis Anagnostopoulos leaving…
An ex-Pornhub moderator said some videos that should’ve been taken down were missed and ‘stayed up for months’
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, child sexual exploitation, content moderators, Documentary, Media, MindGeek, Netflix, News, PornHub, Tech Insider, Weekend BI UK News 0 Netflix is releasing its Money Shot: The Pornhub Story documentary on Wednesday. Netflix A former Pornhub video moderator said content that should’ve been removed “stayed up for months.” The ex-MindGeek worker made the claims in the new Netflix documentary Money Shot: The Pornhub Story. It explores the dark side of porn through interviews with performers and industry workers. Editor’s note: This article contains references to…
Tinubu will rule Nigeria till 2031, hand over to northerner – Joe Igbokwe
Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on drainages, Joe Igbokwe has declared that the president-elect Bola Tinubu will remain Nigeria’s president until 2031 and thereafter, handover power to a northerner who will rule the country till 2039. Igbokwe, who is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, stated this while replying to a comment on his Facebook post. DAILY POST reports that the…
I was held hostage by the Taliban and brutally tortured for six months in tiny underground cell – it was...
AN EX-PARATROOPER has shared his horrifying ordeal after he held hostage and brutally tortured by the Taliban. Anthony Stephen Malone, who also worked as an undercover CIA agent, and his colleague were forced to spend six months in a tiny dark underground holding cell in Kabul after they were captured. Anthony Stephen Malone Anthony Stephen Malone was brutally tortured by the Taliban[/caption] Anthony would be…
Mass layoffs including workers who are pregnant or on parental leave may seem unfair, but it’s not illegal in the...
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, Employees, FMLA, Labor rights, Law, Layoffs, Louise Ridley, Maternity Leave, News, Parental Leave, Tech, Tech Insider, Tech layoffs, Trending UK, Workers Rights 0 Labor lawyers told Insider that people who are pregnant or on FMLA leave aren’t automatically protected from mass layoffs. Izusek/Getty Images Critics have slammed some companies for laying off US workers on parental leave in recent months. But staff on protected leave aren’t immune from mass layoffs, labor lawyers told Insider. It can be discriminatory, but only if companies target employees because of their leave…
Kentucky Senate advances bill to limit drag performances
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, drag performances, drag show ban, Kentucky, News, State Watch 0 The Kentucky Senate passed a bill that would ban drag performances on public property or in front of children, sending the legislation to the state House. The bill passed the Senate by a 26-6 vote along party lines with one senator abstaining. Both the state Senate and House have Republican supermajorities. The legislation would prohibit any individual in the state from engaging in an “adult…
Toronto MPP Vincent Ke resigns from PC caucus after media report alleges ties to Beijing
A Toronto Progressive Conservative MPP has stepped aside from the government caucus and will sit as an independent after unproven but “serious” allegations surfaced. Don Valley North MPP Vincent Ke resigned hours after his name was made public in a Global News report that cited unnamed sources alleging ties to Beijing. “While the allegations against Mr. Ke are not proven, they are serious and deserve…
PM flags defence spending increase ahead of subs announcement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to unveil details of Australia’s pending deal to buy nuclear submarines from the US and UK early next week after flagging an increase to defence spending. It comes following reports in Nine newspapers saying some of the extra spending for the project will be confirmed in the weeks leading up to May’s federal budget Albanese is on his way…
Michael Cohen to testify at Trump ‘hush money’ grand jury next week in last step before a possible indictment
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Alvin Bragg, Around The World, Donald Trump, Law, Manhattan, Michael Cohen, News, Politics, Trump Indictment 0 Michael Cohen and Donald Trump. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Michael Cohen is set to testify next week before the Trump “hush money” grand jury in Manhattan. It could be a final step before a vote on an indictment charging Trump with falsifying business records. If indicted, Trump would become the first former president to ever face criminal charges. Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-nemesis, will be the final…
David’s Treble, Lacazette’s Brace See Lyon, Lille Play Exciting 3-3 Draw
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Alexandre Lacazette, Around The World, Jonathan David, ligue 1, Lille, Lyon, Sports 0 March 11, (THEWILL) – Lyon and Lille played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Friday night, with both teams maintaining their hopes of a European qualification alive. The Laurent Blanc-led Lyon side enjoyed a fair bit of possession, but Lille caught them napping at the start of the second half, scoring two goals in quick […] The post David’s Treble, Lacazette’s Brace See Lyon, Lille…
Three in Texas sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping woman obtain abortion pills
Three women in Texas have been sued for wrongful death over allegations that they helped a friend obtain abortion pills to receive an abortion, the first case of its kind since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June. A complaint filed Thursday states that Marcus Silva alleges three women helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills to have an abortion, which he states violates…
Nicole and Mahmoud Clash Over Clothes Again: Maybe We Shouldn’t Be Together!
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in 90 Day Fiance The Other Way, Around The World, Mahmoud Elsherbiny, Nicole Sherbiny 0 Even before she boarder her flight to reunite with her husband, Nicole Sherbiny was dreading her return to Egypt. Her husband policed her clothing within minutes of her arrival. And she became visibly overwhelmed at his family home. She loves Mahmoud, but she’s not having a good time. And just because they love each other doesn’t mean that they don’t fight. A lot. In a…
Sunny Hostin Argues Will Smith Shouldn’t Be Upset Over Chris Rock’s Recent Jokes: ‘He Wasn’t The One Who Got Slapped!’
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in ACADEMY AWARDS, Around The World, Celebs, chris rock, Featured, Netflix, OSCARS, Selective Outrage, slapgate, sunny hostin, The View, Will Smith, Will Smith Chris Rock, Will Smith Slap 0 On the heels of Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage special on Netflix, Sunny Hostin is chiming in to say that Will Smith has NO room to be upset about any of the comedian’s comments! Reports Say Will Is ‘Embarrassed & Upset’ Over The Chris Rock Special Hostin’s statement came during Friday’s episode of The View, and the matter was brought up while the co-hosts were chit-chatting about recent…
Five more arrested in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexico
Mexican authorities arrested five more people on Friday in connection to the kidnappings of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico, as the bodies of the two Americans killed were returned to US diplomats and questions continued to swirl around last week’s violent abduction. Six people have been arrested in total, including one on Tuesday, Tamaulipas Attorney General Irving Barrios Mojica said Friday. “The Tamaulipas Attorney General’s…
Brit businessman, 41, charged with raping British Airways flight attendant in five-star Barbados hotel
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, British Airways, Courts, Crime, News, Police, World News 0 A BRIT businessman has been charged with raping a British Airways flight attendant at a five-star hotel in Barbados. Daniel Johnson, 41, is accused of attacking the woman during a stopover between flights on the Caribbean island. police handout Daniel Johnson, 41, has been charged with raping the BA stewardess at a hotel[/caption] The Brit allegedly attacked the woman after a meal with other crew members…
Wondering what the hell just happened at SVB? Here’s everything you need to know
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, FDIC, Finance, Silicon Valley Bank, Startups, SVB Financial Group, Tech Insider, Venture Captial 0 CEO of SVB Financial Greg Becker. Photo by Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Watermark Conference for Women 2018 Silicon Valley Bank, a once-trusted banker to startups, was closed down by regulators on Friday. The collapse sent shockwaves through the industry as startups worried about logistics and payroll. SVB became the latest casualty of a bank run as VCs and founders rushed to protect their funds. Only…
Seplat Energy Appoints Acting CEO as Brown Steps Down
March 10 (THEWILL) – Seplat Energy said Friday its chief operating officer, Samson Ezugworie, has been asked to take over as the chief executive officer of the oil & gas company. The decision followed an interim order of a judge, C.J. Aneke, of the Federal High Court, Lagos, restraining Roger Brown, the company’s CEO, from […] The post Seplat Energy Appoints Acting CEO as Brown…
Why I’m fighting to pass the Philippine Human Rights Act
On March 7, 2021, Filipino labor leader Manny Asuncion and eight other activists were killed by state security forces in coordinated raids across the Philippines in an event that has since become popularly known there as “Bloody Sunday.” In January, the Philippine Department of Justice dismissed a criminal case implicating 17 police officers in Asuncion’s killing. As is overwhelmingly the case in the Philippines, no…
Ethan Plath Reunites with Siblings: Is the Family Feud Over?!?
Reunited… and it appears to feel so good? On Friday, Ethan Plath shared an unexpected photo on Instagram, giving followers a look at how he is spending his time at the moment. “Went down to Georgia saw my Dad and siblings,” the reality star wrote as a caption to the image below. “So good to see them. The little girls aren’t so little anymore. Also…
WATCH: Blac Chyna Says Tokyo Toni Is Blocked Following ‘Hurtful’ Online Antics: ‘Only Thing I Can Do Is Love Her’
Despite Tokyo Toni’s “hurtful” online presence, Blac Chyna has lost no love for her mother. Instead, the entrepreneur says she’s keeping Tokyo at a distance while wishing her healing. During an episode of Jason Lee’s self-titled show, Chyna recently spilled on her private three-year romance, history with the Kardashians, and fragile relationship with her mother. In the hour-and-a-half episode, she revealed that things with Tokyo haven’t…
‘This is not acceptable’: Federal government fires off warning to provinces over private health-care creep
The federal government has notified provinces and territories that it is keeping a close eye on the growing creep of for-profit health care in this country. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos sent a warning to provinces Thursday, alerting them to potential clawbacks in federal health transfer payments should patients keep paying out of pocket for medically necessary care. “I am very concerned with the recent increase…
South-East Queensland in for a drenching as cities in for mild March day
South-East Queensland residents are being warned to prepare for a drenching this weekend as a council issues a flash flooding alert. A tropical low is moving across the state’s north-west, which is expected to bring heavy rain and storms for the state’s south on both Saturday and Sunday. Up to 70mm of rain is expected to fall in Gold Coast and Brisbane, with slightly less…
Alleged racism: Seplat CEO steps aside after court order
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown has stepped down following the order of a Federal High Court in Lagos. Brown is to stop parading himself as the CEO, pending the determination of a suit filed against him and others by aggrieved company stakeholders. They accused the British of racism, favoritism for expatriate workers, discrimination against Nigerians, and breach of good governance…
Cops closing in on ‘Peaky Blinders’ robbers who stole £26.5million worth of gems
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, BBC, Crime, News, Peaky Blinders, Police, The Sun Newspaper, World News 0 THE net is closing in on a gang dubbed the “Peaky Blinders” after scores of high-value jewellery heists. Flat-capped robbers stole £26.5million worth of gems at a fine art fair last summer. Four of the five robber wore flat caps like the Peaky Blinders CCTV showed four dressed like the BBC gangsters attacking the stand of London jeweller Symbolic & Chase in the Netherlands. Three…
How this former Adidas executive is tackling the biggest problem in footwear with biodegradable sneakers
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Adidas, Around The World, Nike, Retail, Sneakers, Streetwear, Sustainability 0 Unless Collective’s “Degenerate” sneaker, which biodegrades Courtesy Unless Collective Eric Liedtke cofounded Unless Collective and released a biodegradable sneaker late last year. Liedtke, a former Adidas executive, said the sneaker solves one of the hardest problems in footwear. An analyst called the sneaker a “game changer” given the industry’s addiction to plastic. Athletic footwear is inherently tough on the environment. Most sneakers are made with…
AfDB Inaugurates $5.9m Project To Stem Illicit Financial Flows In Africa
March 10, (THEWILL) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has inaugurated the African Financial Integrity and Accountability Support Project (AFIAP), to improve coordinated responses to illicit financial flows in African countries. A statement issued by the Bank in Abuja on Friday, said the three-year support project would help stakeholders engage actively in stemming illicit financial […] The post AfDB Inaugurates $5.9m Project To Stem Illicit…
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow enforcement of school transgender sports ban
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, Court Battles, News, Patrick Morrisey, Regulation, Supreme Court, transgender, transgender athletes 0 West Virginia has asked the Supreme Court to take emergency action so the state can enforce its law banning transgender women from competing on female school sports teams, the state attorney general’s office said. A divided federal appeals court last month blocked enforcement of the law as the panel hears a challenge to it in full. A spokesman for West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey…
Ariana Madix Rejects Tom Sandoval’s Apology as Affair Highlights Former …
Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Ariana Madix, Around The World, Lisa Vanderpump, Raquel Leviss, Spotlight, Tom Sandoval 0 By now, you’ve surely heard about the biggest reality TV cheating scandal in recent memory. We’re talking, of course, about the revelation that Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss carried on a several-month affair despite the fact that he was in a nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix Folks, this thing now a life of its own, with ripples and layers that no one could have imagined…