Kristi Noem says she shot and killed her dog. What to know about the South Dakota governor's recent controversy

Y! News - The politician faced swift backlash for the admission made in her new memoir, 'No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.'

Moi family firm Sosian Energy gets nod to build a wind power generator

Sosian Energy, which is linked to the family of the late President Daniel arap Moi is one of five firms seeking to build wind power projects with a combined capacity of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) in Marsabit County in what looks set to vastly increase the country’s electricity surplus. cont'd

Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge

CNN - At least 70 people have died from countrywide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said Friday as authorities ordered more evacuations of people from at-risk areas due to ongoing heavy rainfall.

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services as lines flooded..

Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight. What the airline says happened after takeoff in NYC

NEW YORK - An emergency exit slide "separated" from a Delta Airlines flight, prompting an emergency return to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport Friday morning. cont'd

Wu-Tang Clan Brands Come Together At National Cannabis Festival: All About Shops Of Shaolin

Forbes - This year’s National Cannabis Festival in Washington, D.C., is set to feature a notable highlight for Wu-Tang Clan enthusiasts and cannabis culture aficionados: the Shops of Shaolin.

What is Nikki Haley doing now? What her new job at the Hudson Institute entails

WASHINGTON — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will join the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C., as its next Walter P. Stern Chair, according to a press release. cont'd

China Responds to Iran Military Strike on Israel

Newsweek - China has responded to Iran's unprecedented airborne attack on Israel at the weekend with calls for calm and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

China's Nuclear Safety Agency Responds to Russia Radiation Levels

Newsweek - China's nuclear safety authority says no abnormalities have been detected in the border province just 20 miles from a Russian city that saw background radiation levels shoot up 1,600-fold last week.

Kanye West Slashes $14 Million Off the Price of His Gutted Tadao Ando-Designed Home

Architectural DigestYe (the artist formerly known as Kanye West) seems anxious to be rid of his Malibu, California, mansion, a house that’s inarguably the most minimal of all minimalist properties. According to Realtor.com, the rapper, music producer, and fashion mogul has slashed the price of the behemoth beachfront abode, which was designed by Japanese starchitect Tadao Ando.

6 trends defining the enterprise IT market today

CIO - Enterprise IT is always evolving, with new technologies emerging and older products and services falling into disuse. Here’s what you need to know to stay on top of your game in 2024.

Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of OJ Simpson

USA Today - O.J. Simpson, the first NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, has died at the age of 76, according to a social media statement by his family.

NBC NYC - Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of OJ Simpson

Boeing faces fresh safety scrutiny amid whistleblower claims

EW DELHI: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently looking into allegations made by a Boeing whistleblower regarding safety and quality issues in the production of the company's 787 and 777 jets, as per an agency spokesperson on Tuesday. read more

Is solar power next for Kenya, the 'King' of renewables?

The Standard Digital - The options for solar are limitless. And technology is about to take off in a huge way worldwide. Indeed, the head of the International Energy Agency called solar the 'king' of electricity.

Inflation surged higher in March, reversing some progress made in cooling prices

ABC News - Consumer prices rose 3.5% in March compared to a year ago, accelerating markedly from the previous month and reversing some of the progress achieved in a two-year fight to cool inflation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed. The finding matched economists' expectations.

Greta Thunberg arrested at Dutch climate protest

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested by Dutch police at a protest in The Hague. read more


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The 2024 Sonata Boasts 1 Cool Feature That’s a First for Hyundai

Motor Biscuit - The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is the latest model of the popular midsize sedan, set to debut later this year. With this new model, Hyundai is aiming to deliver a sleek, modern design and a range of innovative features that will help set it apart from its competitors.

Zelensky warns Ukraine could lose war if US Congress withholds aid

President Volodymyr Zelensky said

Defenses Carved Into the Earth

Russia is building a vast network of trenches, traps and obstacles to slow Ukraine’s momentum. Will it work?

This epic NASA map shows where to see US solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024 (photos)

Space.com - Find out where and when to see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on Apr. 8, 2024 with this useful NASA map.

Eclipse 2024 live: Watch the full NASA broadcast – latest

Microsoft News - The path that this shadow takes as it rushes across the ground at speeds in excess of 2400 kilometres per hour is called the path of totality, and during this eclipse it will pass from Mexico’s west coast, up across 13 US states and through Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland in Canada.

April 8

On Monday, April 8, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse. NASA is inviting the public to participate with in-person events, opportunities to do NASA science, and multiple ways to watch online.

Remembering Marcello Gandini, designer of the world’s most famous supercar

In 1965 he joined the Turin-based auto design firm Gruppo Bertone, replacing the famous and highly influential Giorgetto Giugiaro. read more