‘They could see my colour’: Minneapolis Uber driver recalls encounter with ruthless US Border Patrol agents

‘They could see my colour’: Minneapolis Uber driver recalls encounter with ruthless US Border Patrol agents

In the videos of the incident, one posted by a bystander and one from Bin Hassan himself, the Uber driver can be seen asking the ICE officers for their ID, questioning their citizenship. Throughout the confrontation, Bin Hassan remains defiant, refusing to share his identity with the officers and asking them for their identities and proof of citizenship. At one point a Border Patrol agent tells him, “Man, shut up!” Bin Hassan never does.

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Psychiatric drugging of children: How we are systematically harming children while calling it care

Psychiatric drugging of children: How we are systematically harming children while calling it care

If you are a young person who was drugged into compliance and told there was something fundamentally wrong with you, I want you to hear this: There was not. There is not. You were a human being having a human experience within a system that profits from your suffering.

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HHS to prohibit hospitals from performing sex-change surgery on kids that benefit ‘predatory sex-rejecting multi-billion dollar industry’

HHS to prohibit hospitals from performing sex-change surgery on kids that benefit ‘predatory sex-rejecting multi-billion dollar industry’

Sex-rejecting procedures or “gender-affirming care,” refers to the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and/or surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria. The Mayo Clinic defines gender dysphoria as a “feeling of distress that can happen when a person’s gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.”

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Luhyia subtribe of Maragoli of western Kenya seeks cultural reset via Logooli Festival Season 46

Luhyia subtribe of Maragoli of western Kenya seeks cultural reset via Logooli Festival Season 46

The Logooli Festival serves as a vibrant expression of unity, tradition and cultural pride, encapsulating the spirit of the Maragoli community and setting the stage for a brighter future guided by collaboration and inclusivity.

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‘Euthanasia on a huge scale’: How end-of-life drugs drove up Covid fatalities among seniors

‘Euthanasia on a huge scale’: How end-of-life drugs drove up Covid fatalities among seniors

In terminal care, clinicians often escalate doses of opioids and sedatives to control pain and agitation. When used repeatedly, those drugs depress respiration, Campbell said. During the pandemic, similar drug regimens were administered to Covid-19 patients who were not actually dying.

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How Akuak clan in South Sudan is fighting to save land from relentless River Nile flooding

How Akuak clan in South Sudan is fighting to save land from relentless River Nile flooding

The Akuak families support themselves through fishing. They only go to town to sell their fish or in case of medical emergencies. Bor, the state capital, is 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) to the south, a five-hour rowing journey. They have stayed even when many others have moved to cities because of the flooding.

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New study findings confirm ultra-processed foods destroy health in ways calories don’t explain

New study findings confirm ultra-processed foods destroy health in ways calories don’t explain

Ultra-processed foods and beverages are typically manufactured in factories, often containing artificial dyes, sweeteners, emulsifiers, preservatives and other additives to enhance flavour, texture, colour and shelf life. Common examples include packaged snacks, candy, fast food, sweetened drinks and ready-to-eat meals

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Technology firm Zoho country chief says Kenya’s AI future depends on trust, data and automation

Technology firm Zoho country chief says Kenya’s AI future depends on trust, data and automation

Once these foundations are in place, AI becomes especially powerful. GenAI helps teams create and be productive, while agentic AI helps organisations act efficiently. It proposes actions, verifies them and executes based on predefined business rules.

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New study finds social media fuels smoking and vaping among children, girls top list of young puffers

New study finds social media fuels smoking and vaping among children, girls top list of young puffers

Evidence has shown that tobacco companies aggressively use social media, which itself has addictive elements. For instance, researchers reported last year that tobacco giant Philip Morris International systematically promotes its leading heated tobacco product worldwide through social media.

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Absa Bank unveils Kenya-first mobile and modular branch innovations

Absa Bank unveils Kenya-first mobile and modular branch innovations

The two first-of-their-kind service channels are designed to bring banking even closer to customers and form part of a broader strategy to expand into all key regions and high-traffic malls across the country under its Tupo Ulipo (Kiswahili for: We are where you are) campaign.

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