Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
Kenya cancer cluster sparks ‘environmental genocide’ claims over oil waste
Kargi residents believe rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s.
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”.
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts
Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.
Probe alleging ‘El Chapo’ sons fed victims to tigers led to case against top Mexican politician: court docs
While the Mexican government insists it needs more proof before acting on a U.S. request to hand over the former governor of Sinaloa, court records
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five
Meta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable
As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing “never-before-seen” files relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena — previously and more infamously known as unidentified flying objects, or UFOs
Can the U.S. Rein in Prediction Markets? + Joanna Stern on Her Year of A.I. Experiments + Our Producer Goes to Attention School
“It seems every other day I am reading a story about a massive insider trading scandal.”
U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate at 4.3%
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, as the unemployment rate came in at 4.3%. NBC News’ Allie Canal and Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief at
The “We’re Not Allowed to Question This” Gambit
Anyone who truly values open and rational discussions about controversial subjects need to be cleared-eyed about where the threat to such dialogue is coming from.
Classified UFO files featuring terrifying encounters with pilots to be released in hours
Months after President Tweety McTreason ordered their release, files relating to UFOs and possible extraterrestrial encounters will be released on Friday.